Shimmied out

I am absolutely shattered but its been totally worth it this week... the joy!

Hmm... Salsa. I was not on my own this week. My dad accompanied me =) It has made my dance experience a lot more fun and comfortable. However, my dad has always been a long-term ballroom dancer, so he totally stole my credit lol. Although I did not learn anything particularly new, running over the steps & turns has helped drill it into my system. Its running so well, I've even been given the opportunity to move to the next level at a good price in the next couple of weeks.

HIGHLIGHT of my week
 

Anita Makwana

Activity done on impulse... I attended my first belly dance class. Yeh, you saw right hehe. A good friend of mine held her first class this week. I am so pleased that I attended because I had a blast! Back to basics, she introduced a couple of moves; fundamental but challenging. Even just the warm up session tired me out. There was constant emphasis on posture and isolation of different body parts... oh, and bent knees too. The routine was plenty of fun and learning how to shoulder shimmy... well, lets say, 'practice makes perfect!'

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Held at two venues, Mondays 6.30-7.30 (launching from 31st January) at Southall Sports Centre and Thursdays 7.30-8.30 at Dance Attic Studios.

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"Once we believe in ourselves... we can risk curiousity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals our human spirit"

Now, that's sensuous for ya!

I took a leap into taking on something fun and exciting, something new this year! I ceased my inhibitions; went ahead and booked myself a couple of Salsa dance classes. Personally, I never really saw ME as a dancer-type. I mean, I did all those Filipino cultural dances, participated in cotillions including my own and did some 'modern' performances - but it never truly settled in me. 

Also, one of my goals for 2011 was to work on my fitness. I've tried numerous times going to the gym but I seem to never stick to my training program provided. Fail! So, doing this again would just be a waste of time. However, I'm hoping this dance workshop will be a hidden motive for me =)

I had my first class this evening. I was a bit nervous as it was just me but I arrived at this little intimate venue in London Bridge - soon, before I knew it, my muscles loosened and my hips were on a roll. It was such a fun and friendly atmosphere, met some really nice people interspersed with the dancing. Learned the basic salsa steps together with bewildering turns... then stepped it up with partner work. Wah!

Its been another highlight to my day but one I am hoping to persevere with. In saying that, I will keep you updated on this new experience of mine. Ciao for now x