Allison Holker Is Dancing Again! Posts New Dance Videos For The First Time Since Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' Death
By Favour Adegoke on August 28, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT
Allison Holker has triumphantly returned to the dance scene after an absence of over eight months. The wife of late choreographer Stephen "tWitch" Boss stopped posting videos of herself dancing after her husband's suicide last year.
She appears to have found her dancing shoes again, as she recently posted a clip of herself dancing with their daughter, Weslie, on Instagram. Holker plans to release a children's book they co-wrote and had previously launched a mental health foundation in his honor.
Keep on reading to learn more.
Allison Holker Boss Is Dancing Again
Earlier in the year, Holker told People magazine that she had been coping with the death of her husband, but she hasn't danced yet, saying at the time, "I know that's gonna be a big step for me, but I'll get there."
Now, she has garnered the courage to do so, as seen by her recent dancing clips on social media. She posted one on August 23, dancing with her daughter, Weslie, to the remix of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On."
Three days later, she shared another video of herself on TikTok and Instagram, boogying with her friend Brittany Russell to "Bomb Intro / Pass That Dutch," a song by American rapper Missy Elliott.
Holker wore all-black outfits in both videos, possibly indicating she was still mourning her husband. Despite this, she had a radiant smile, showing her determination to navigate her grief with strength and positivity.
'Felt So Good To Dance Again'
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In the caption of the video she shared on Instagram, Holker told fans it "truly felt so good to dance again" after taking such a long break.
She added, "I was overwhelmed with so many emotions. I was both scared and excited. But dance has always been there for me… even now and I am so grateful for that."
In the video's comment section, fans commended her for finding her way back to dancing and encouraged her to keep up the positive outlook.
One fan said, "What a hopeful post. Vulnerable as hell …and taking a risk to do it anyway. I hope you feel the universe lifting you up."
Another person mentioned, "So happy to see you back out there living life."
A third fan wrote, "You are loved. So happy to see you smiling and dancing again!"
One more person remarked, "Celebrating this part of you coming back to life."
Allison Holker & Stephen Boss Loved Dancing Together
It's no surprise that Holker took a long time to return to dancing, as it was something she shared with her late husband.
They often performed together on the dance reality show "Dancing with the Stars." They first appeared on the show in season 16 and subsequently participated in seasons 21, 23, and 25.
The duo also performed in "So You Think You Can Dance" season 2 and in the all-star version of the show.
On several occasions, they shared dance videos of themselves on social media and sometimes featured their kids, a son, Maddox, a daughter, Zaia, and another daughter, Weslie, from Holker's previous relationship.
Boss' final Instagram post before his tragic passing on December 13 was a video featuring him and Holker dancing. His caption, "HOLIDAY SUNDAY FUNDAY DANCE," resonated with the festive spirit of the Christmas season.
She Plans To Release Children's Book In Honor Of Her Late Husband
Honoring Boss' memory, Holker plans to release a children's book, which they began writing in 2021, per People. It is currently available for pre-order but will hit the shelves on January 16, 2024.
"I'd always had a dream of coming out with a children's book. It was from years ago when I had Weslie," Holker said about the book Keep Dancing Through: A Boss Family Groove.
She added, "Then a couple of years ago, I was like, 'Let's do it!' Let's show who we are and put it in story form…' It's something that I hope really can be seen by people and is our true essence as a family."
In February, Holker and her children also started a foundation, Move With Kindness, in Boss' memory to help individuals with mental health issues access needed resources.