Much more than dance.

Today, we had the privilege of taking classes from some wonderful choreographers. And even more than choreographers, they are passionate teachers that want nothing more than to help us grow. Saturday, I asked the teachers what they were planning on teaching today and most of them said they were still thinking about it. Today, every single one of them catered their class to what they felt we lacked as a community. 

I just want to use this space as a place to reflect on class. I did it over the summer and I would do it traditionally if Sherone gave my dance journal back... But yeah. 

Levels should be well defined. Simply choreographing levels doesn't mean the levels are actually well-executed and clear. The same with extensions. Extensions make dance what it is. If your hand isn't extended, it will look limp in the air. If it is, it'll look strong with purpose. Intent is everything when you dance. Today, I almost didn't take the last class but I paid and it could only better me. I can't just not take class because I don't feel comfortable or I'm lazy or I don't have money or my body hurts... Everyone else is in the same boat! I will push myself to do my best. I will get up and do something to help myself. I will find funds to take class. If I can eat out or buy drinks or new clothes, I can pay for class! If my body hurts, I just have to keep pushing myself, safely, and do my best to get the most out of the class.  I can't give up. I'm passionate about this and a weakness in a moment doesn't make or break something I've come to love so dearly. 

Having a goal in class is important, as well. If you go into class just to take class, you start to get comfortable. If you go in to work on something, you're more likely to stay focused and do your best. Also, working on your self outside of class is important. Taking class has advantages that self-training has and vice versa. You can't just got to class. You have to practice on your own...you have to essentially be your own teacher. This way you can discover the limits of your body and your own specific talents as am individual. 

Fill the space in between movement. Dancing through something instead of sticking something just to have choreography there. 

We are on the road back right now. So ready to get a good night's rest. Back to that college grind. 

Work hard. Stay humble. 

Peace. Love. Dance. ^-^