A new form of dance

Last year I purchased a dance/exercise class in downtown Louisville under the ever-so-subtle suggestions from my significant other. You must understand that this is not my sort of dance and never thought that I would enjoy it as much as I did. Ladies and gents.. it was a pole dancing class. Let me assure you, there was no stripping or males in attendance. Just myself, the instructor and two other ladies as nervous as I was.
However, once we got into the exercise (and yes, was it ever exercise!) I started to realize how great of a class this was. With the pounding beats of clubbing music, the instructor (Ashuana) guiding us through the routine and my previous dance skills coming in handy (fluidity and freedom with motion), I knew that I would return.
And so I will this Saturday. I signed up for a full level 1 course and am looking forward to it. The class provided me with such a workout last time, that I know I will have a bikini ready tummy in no time flat. Yes, I was sore for 1 week minimum with a basic introductory class, but oh I could see the results of that workout.
So, as a result of my eyes being opened to other forms of dance, I encourage you to try a new dance today. Don't let a stigma stop you from freeing yourself from the boundaries of your mind.
If you live in the Louisville, KY area and are interested in this dance form, visit the website ( www.moderndayfitnessky.com) and sign up for a basic intro class.. no obligations and a ton of fun!

Keep dancing!

The long awaited return..

After what has seemed like an eternity, I have finally returned to the dance world. Perhaps you did not await it as much as I have, but I missed it dearly. It was a sad day to find that most of the venues I attended when I last posted no longer host a dance night. Although, there are new and more intriguing dances around the area than there were before.
I have finally purchased a pair of Latin dance heels. Unfortunately, they take some time to break in and hurt at the moment. It's a pain worth suffering.
I still have to be careful as my knee still cannot take an abusive beating as before, but it has much improved thanks to a careful exercise program.
About 3 weeks ago, I tried out at an audition for a Salsa dance group forming in the area and had not realized how much there was to forget. I was very rusty and as such, did not make the cut. However, it was a learning experience and I will work on all that I did not know until the next audition. It wasn't a failure.. a disappointment maybe, but no failure. I just found that I didn't know or remember as much as I thought I did and that my body needs to be rebuilt to the dancer's standard.
Anyhow, I'm back and ready to kick up some dust!