Today we did hand and feet coordination. Piece of cake! I think my muscle memory kicked in because I had no trouble at all and it felt natural.
We did our favorite exercise, zapateado! I have no problems with this area at all. I love making music with my feet.
Um...I think my teacher could tell by now that I'm not really an absolute beginner. She didn't correct me on anything.
This whole week I'm going to drive the whole house bonkers because all they will hear is the sound of stamping feet.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Dog Owners In Belfast
I find it weird how dog owners in Belfast treat their dogs like cats. They kick it out for the day for it to roam the streets.
Today I get an email from HopAlong about his dog, Lady, who by the way fears walking her because of this very reason...
Lady has almost just been mauled to death by some big fuckin black dog in the street. It then bit some woman. The owner lives just across the street and apparently the dog warden has been out quit a few times and they don't answer the door. I've just called the police. Lady has disappeared under my sister's bed and won't come out. I don't think she's hurt but she seems to be in shock!
This is Lady...she's just a wee thing.
Today I get an email from HopAlong about his dog, Lady, who by the way fears walking her because of this very reason...
Lady has almost just been mauled to death by some big fuckin black dog in the street. It then bit some woman. The owner lives just across the street and apparently the dog warden has been out quit a few times and they don't answer the door. I've just called the police. Lady has disappeared under my sister's bed and won't come out. I don't think she's hurt but she seems to be in shock!
This is Lady...she's just a wee thing.
Friday, May 7, 2010
I'm Awesome
because...
1) I was the only one in class who answered a very difficult question right, and I was awarded extra credit points!!! My average is now A+++! :D
2) I'm now able to get through Zumba class without huffing and puffing! AND we were introduced to new choreography which was tricky and I was the only one who got it! Yes, I do believe I can call myself a dancer now. A sign I need more of a challenge.
1) I was the only one in class who answered a very difficult question right, and I was awarded extra credit points!!! My average is now A+++! :D
2) I'm now able to get through Zumba class without huffing and puffing! AND we were introduced to new choreography which was tricky and I was the only one who got it! Yes, I do believe I can call myself a dancer now. A sign I need more of a challenge.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
The Flamenco Diaries: Week 1 - Muscle Memory
So the moment had arrived and gone in a flash! Recap of my flamenco class...
1) My teacher is nice and is isn't the type to yell or clown you for making mistakes. She is not intimidating at all.
2) Students in the class commented that they love my purple flamenco skirt and ask where I got it. Honestly, I don't know remember because I got it 6 years ago!
3) The teacher put me in the front because I'm "new".
4) She taught us Solea compas, the 2 types of palmas (clapping), posture, arms, floreo, footwork. This was VERY basic none of these took me by surprise and frankly, I wished she would do something more complicated but this is a beginning class, it's to be expected.
5) My coordination needs work. My body has forgotten to multitask. In flamenco, you do a lot of moves that are counter intuitive to your body. We did an exercise where we were doing footwork and arm work at the same time. Although, I can do it, it just felt really weird and unnatural. Nothing practice and a couple more classes won't fix. The old adage "if you don't use it, you will lose it" is very true in my case.
6) My teacher is a stickler for detail. She goes around to each and every student correcting the smallest things from posture, to how you hold your arms, to how you do your floreos. This is a good thing and right away I could tell she is an excellent teacher.
7) There is a live guitarist! Dancing to live music makes a HUGE difference!
The hour went by really fast! Although the class is way too basic for me and very slow, I'll stick it out for the entire session. I think it was smart to choose the beginning class, that way I won't be in over my head and never come back again! I could just relax and enjoy dancing instead of sweating bullets over trying to figure out crazy choreography.
I'm so glad I decided to take flamenco again. Flamenco has always made me feel so ALIVE! Today those warm, fuzzy feelings returned. It's wonderful!
1) My teacher is nice and is isn't the type to yell or clown you for making mistakes. She is not intimidating at all.
2) Students in the class commented that they love my purple flamenco skirt and ask where I got it. Honestly, I don't know remember because I got it 6 years ago!
3) The teacher put me in the front because I'm "new".
4) She taught us Solea compas, the 2 types of palmas (clapping), posture, arms, floreo, footwork. This was VERY basic none of these took me by surprise and frankly, I wished she would do something more complicated but this is a beginning class, it's to be expected.
5) My coordination needs work. My body has forgotten to multitask. In flamenco, you do a lot of moves that are counter intuitive to your body. We did an exercise where we were doing footwork and arm work at the same time. Although, I can do it, it just felt really weird and unnatural. Nothing practice and a couple more classes won't fix. The old adage "if you don't use it, you will lose it" is very true in my case.
6) My teacher is a stickler for detail. She goes around to each and every student correcting the smallest things from posture, to how you hold your arms, to how you do your floreos. This is a good thing and right away I could tell she is an excellent teacher.
7) There is a live guitarist! Dancing to live music makes a HUGE difference!
The hour went by really fast! Although the class is way too basic for me and very slow, I'll stick it out for the entire session. I think it was smart to choose the beginning class, that way I won't be in over my head and never come back again! I could just relax and enjoy dancing instead of sweating bullets over trying to figure out crazy choreography.
I'm so glad I decided to take flamenco again. Flamenco has always made me feel so ALIVE! Today those warm, fuzzy feelings returned. It's wonderful!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Woohoo! Flamenco Class Tomorrow!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
HopAlong Made Tomato Soup from Scratch!
I'm impressed! :D Although, he said it was the most untomato soup he's ever tasted, it tasted sweet like carrots even though carrots weren't in the recipe. Very odd indeed...
He has one more recipe in his arsenal besides pancakes, french toast, burgers and salmon. I can't wait for him to come over and make me some tomato soup! Nom, nom, nom!
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