Missy Elliott & Nightmares

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! ;)