Screw it!

OK.  So I'm seeing that my initial plan won't work.  But if you read my last post, you'll remember that I was trying Tracy Anderson to *build up to* starting ballet again.  

But then I remembered that I was once a serious dancer, and that body is still there under the fat.  I stood in front of my mirror and did some basic ballet steps and guess what?  I still have them!  So why not just go to a beginner's ballet class?  

Then, I discovered that THERE IS SUCH A CLASS beginning tonight within walking distance of my house.  It's called "Ballet II", it's a 6-week series, and I'm going!

After I finish this series, my plan is to take the Beginner or Intermediate Ballet class at Joffrey (which is right around the corner from my house).  They're drop-in classes, so I can toggle at whatever my skill level seems to be at that point.  

My goal is to be back en pointe in January.  I remember from my youth that ballet never really clicked until I got up on my toes - then the world opened up and it became joyful (and more painful, of course.)  

Dancing was such an important part of my life, once upon a time.  I'm getting it back tonight.  And it wouldn't have been possible without my WLS.  

And now I'm off to find some ballet shoes.  

Good luck, that is such HARD work and such great exercise. Liz

Wow pointe???  My tooties just hurt thinking about it!!  I want pics!!  You so RAWK!!!!

That is so awesome! Congratulations. I danced - jazz and musical theatre for 13 years. I'm sure it's like riding a bike...you'll be right back in no time.

this is awesome! good for you, dancing rocks. i've been taking bollywood dancing classes and they're super fun!

 ooh, where?  I used to take Indian dance as a kid - I love the positions.  Bollywood classes sound soooo fun - I bet that's a great workout, too...

its called dhooyna dance and its at the dance theater workshop on 19th st btw 7th and 8th. Its so fun and an awesome workout. Drop-in classes are on Wednesdays for $20. this is the website: http://www.dhoonyadance.com/

I can't wait!  Now I'm just thinking through what to wear.  

Thank goodness my studio doesn't require leotard & tights.  So I think I'll pull on some leggings and wear a sports bra (the kind that comes down to the waist.)  And maybe a skirt, too.  

I need to see my body in the mirror in order to get my form back, I think.  (Even if I don't entirely want to see it!)  So no hiding!

MD, I might need to send you some pictures again.  Let's see what I look like tonight!  ;)

That's awesome!!!  Glad you did WLS while you were young enough to go back to dance.

One of my LOVES was tandum white-water canoeing, but think I am way too old (and don't have a partner at this point) to even try that again.  But a goal is to go white-water rafting again....I love being on white-water.

Best to you on this.

 That sounds amazing!  What will need to happen before you can get back on the rapids?  Just curious.