So, when I was younger I had a dream of dancing in a Missy Elliott
video. She was an inspiration to me–not the typical video dancer &
extremely talented! I loved her creative music videos. I LOVE hip hop
dancing! Here's the thing.... I did not dance in public until I was a
Senior in high school. I was TERRIFIED of being SEEN. I've always been
self-conscious of my body and it's held me back in many areas. It's such
a silly setback & I've come to learn that being self-conscious is a
very self-centered way of viewing the world. I think you would agree
that most of us are so absorbed in our own lives & worried about
ourselves that we really don't pay too much attention to how others look
dancing and are more concerned about tripping over our own feet.
I take a
hip hop class
locally. I love it. It is really fun and I get to let loose. That is,
when I am not terrified and in my head and worried about the steps and
how I look and if I mess up what will I do and I look like an idiot
right now and I am so embarrassed and turning bright red... and then I
take a deep breath and relax and remind myself to have FUN. Because when
you get lost in the music it is just an amazing experience.
Exhilerating & powerful. I've gotten pretty good at getting down the
steps until the teacher comes over and watches me. I freeze. I fluster.
I forget. I trip. Oh boy. NIGHTMARE.
Here's the thing, I've got a new lease on life and I'm not going to
let FEAR win! I am going to get certified to be a Hip Hop Hustle
Trainer myself! It's scary, exciting and I'm terrified but I can't wait.
I am not thinking about actually getting in front of a class and
teaching. I am taking baby steps. One obstacle at a time.
Anyways, I thought it was fitting that this month,
Shaun T's Dance Party Pack
is on sale. Dance is a great way to get moving and have fun while your
doing it (and ease your way into exercising if you haven't yet).
Anyways, whatever you do, I hope you dance! ;)
