Dancing through Life

I am a dancer. I hear music and I have to move! However, I quit formal training when I was only 15 and never went very far with it. I still dance socially whenever I can, but I feel like this summer has been a true return to dancing for me.

First of all, I started going to a zumba class once or twice a week. I can think of no more fabulous way to stay in shape than dancing to high-energy, Latin-inspired tunes. So fun! And the best part was that one week, my instructor complimented me on my rhythm and smooth moves. She said, "I know you are a dancer, because not everyone can move their hips like you do!" Considering how long it has been and the extra weight I've added since, that was so nice to hear. Maybe my curves just amp up my moves.lol

I also got to be a part of the dance troupe for the luau I helped plan. It was so interesting and fun to learn different styles of Polynesian dance, and after all that hip-shaking, my abs were looking great!

And then I got to spend 2 fantastic weeks at EFY, where I not only learned the EFY line dances, but I got to dance my little heart out twice a week at the dances with my kids. Let's just say it was my ideal job and I wish i could do it all year long!

I learned new styles of dance, remembered some old stuff, and learned choreography. And I have to say I am dang good at it!! I pick things up very quickly, and somehow manage to retain it when others forget. Performing at the luau, getting my groove on at zumba, and letting loose at EFY all made me feel like a million bucks! I feel so very blessed to have such wonderful opportunities to rediscover something I love so much!

So now I've been dance free for about a month... I'm feeling a little bit deprived. Time to find a new spot and new groovin' friends :)