Dancin' Shoes

abilitiy acceptance body connection dance excited inspiration music teacher Jun 06, 2022

For the first time in a while, I am choreographing a new routine that I will be teaching this week in Florida. There is a mix of emotions as I create the combo and think about teaching dance again. So I'm going to be fully transparent with you.

As much as I love dance, I don't feel like I'm in top shape. This dancing body has put those shoes in a closet tucked away, and I'm feeling the effects of NOT dancing. OUF! I am rusty! My body knows what my ear hears, but my body is having a rough time holding onto it. WTF?!

I'm not used to this feeling. You see, I have this memory of picking up choreography fast and with a lot of details. So now I'm struggling to retain the details of my own choreo.

Maybe I've taken my dance skills for granted? Yeah, maybe so. 

Yet, hearing the music and my body wanting to create something feels like riding a bike. The flow, the focus, and the connection to the music are all there. Whew!

Now I see where I can use compassion for where I'm at instead of where I think I should be. And I know that I have to let go of this old version of myself that used to dance almost every day. I refuse to make it worse by beating up on it. Instead, I need to be kind to my body and let it know we will make it through with flying colors. And we will!

Aside from this unexpected hiccup, I am super energized to teach again, be in the presence of dancers, and dance to the beat. Yes!!!

If you're in the Orlando area, I'm teaching at Motiv Dance this Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 9pm. You can sign up HERE.

AND I'm teaching in Melbourne, FL, with my talented friend Jeannie Martingano for her event Summer Jam this Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 2pm ET with a live stream via Zoom for those that can't be there in person. If you want to join us for a full day, you can get more info and sign up for Summer Jam 2022 HERE.

I can't wait to dust those dancin' shoes off with my peoples! Let's gooooooooo!

With lots of LOVE,
Teresa

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