So You Think You Can Dance?

Well, honestly. . .I do.  Maybe not the quality the show is looking for but I think I got something.  I actually wanted to audition last year when they came to Atlanta.  I cried when I couldn't go.  Then I saw on the show the people that auditioned and made it. . .glad I didn't show up!  It would have been possibly more humiliating than I had prepared.
The other night I went to a ballet class.  I haven't been in a ballet class in ten years.  I was pretty nervous and sure I would make a fool of myself.  Thank goodness for some competitive drive.  Sometimes it makes you push yourself to do things. 
My posture was bad and my gut was larger than 10 years before.  I could see my age wearing those tights and leotard.  I managed through the first bar exercises and gradually got better by the end.  The floor exercises were fun and not so bad except for the chennes. . .spotting is important.  I was definitely off.  I only walked around like a drunk for a little bit.  By the end I was just getting relaxed and comfortable.  I could have gone for another hour.  Class was over.

It was nice to be in a dance class.  You know everyone has that place or thing that makes all their cares go away.  This is one of those places for me.  Those mirrors hold me accountable for my outward appearance.  The other dancers and teachers push me to be better.  The music puts me in another world.  I love it!

When the class ended the teacher didn't believe that it had been ten years.  It really has.  But boy did that make me feel good.  Technically I have only a year total of ballet studio experience.  To hear those words makes me remember that this is something I'm good at.  Not to brag but we have to believe in ourselves.

Ballet: A Beautiful Strength

Inspiration

Lately, I've been in quite the melancholy mood. Not a normal state for me but it happens. Hormones. So when I hit this wall I turn to music. There seems to be a song for everything. From there it makes my head wonder to a world of ideas. I never know what will come about. Don't worry, I don't think I'm mental.

This time around I've felt the need to dance. I rarely hear a song that I like that I don't begin to choreograph movements. I could have a book if I started writing down all my ideas. The other day, "Halo" by Beyonce won my heart and I couldn't help but play it a hundred times. I danced for two hours. It felt so great!!!! Tipton was sure I was crazy but thought my "ballet thingy's" were cool. He decided to dance along.

Yesterday I danced more. I just couldn't stop. The sun was shining and here I was literally breakin' it down on my patio. Then I turned to the grass. It was so cool on my feet. It was so much fun I could hardly stop!

Today, I'm definitely feeling it and I'm back to my normal self. However, I don't think I can stop dancing just yet.

I heart dancing and music!!!! It inspires me to move. A talent I promise not to bury. Who cares if I'm good or not I love it! My mind is still ticking with a few other songs. What a feeling!

I did it!

Now if I can just keep it up!

After a gruelling Saturday of trying on jeans at Old Navy it was enough to motivate me to get my body back. Baby steps of course.

How I would love to join a gym but can't bring myself to pay. Do you think National Fitness would do a trade off say, I'll clean the floor for an aerobics class?

Tipton's my workout buddy hah and I let him know we were going to start exercising. He suggested walks because he loves to go on walks. Great idea but my tires are flat currently on the stroller on my list to fix. Now to plan B.

Monday, I mowed the lawn I have a big yard, partially on a hill, and a push mower and cared for the garden. It will have to do.

Tuesday, a hip-hop workout until Tipton said he was bored. Plan C, dance on my own.

Wednesday, I really needed to vacuum and vacuuming the stairs definitely gets the hear rate up! I just had to throw in some extra airplane rides and hand skiing with the boys.

Thursday I finally pulled out my NYC ballet workout. This workout is hard and yet so easy. NO DANCE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! For the 20 minute workout you are laying down 90% of the time. Sounds like it doesn't work but believe me when I say you will feel sore and glad you did it. If you would like for me to post some of these exercises for you to try, let me know. Just tried to be active the rest of the day.

Friday, NYC ballet workout with Hyrum sitting on my head.



I'm ready to take it up a step.

Exercising is always better with a buddy. Do you think it works via Internet. I'm willing to help push someone along if they can help me. Let me know what you've been doing to stay in shape.

The best workout

When I actually attempt to exercise the New York City Ballet workout is by far my favorite workout. Very relaxing yet strenuous at the same time. Jarom got this book for me one year for Christmas and I love it (even if I don't use it as often as I should). You can probably check it out at your local library or rent the video by Netflix or any rental place. I highly recommend.

It's over!!!

I just don't what I'm going to do with myself now that So You Think You Can Dance is over! This was my favorite season. They introduced so many more dance styles, the choreography was at it's best, and the dancers were just simply talented. I am so tempted to audition for next season. Maybe just to humiliate myself or simply just to do it as one last chance. I get inspired every time I watch the show. I told Jarom I'm starting to get old this will be my last chance to try, he just rolled his eyes. He never takes me seriously! Oh well, it's a fun thought.

Another great moment form SYTYCD

This past week was by far my favorite week. The choreography just keeps getting better. I would advise anyone to watch this episode. AMAZING. These dancers are just incredible but the routines just blow my mind. What talent. Some of the music they use I love and a few I've already added to my play list. Oh, I'm so inspired.

Bollywood!

Thank you so much SYTYCD for adding Bollywood to the dances! Seriously people it is too much fun. I 've got to learn more.
After watching Bride and Prejudice it was too entertaining. Different but great. Then on TV I saw some other Bollywood movie and I was hooked. There is seriously nothing like it. It modern day musicals with very cool music.

So You Think You Can Dance Malaysia?

Malaysia? This is great! Indian style dancing is on my list to learn. I already love Bollywood.

Neil and Sabra - Jazz

THis was one of my favorite routines from last season, if not my favorite. Awesome!

Faithful fan...or maybe just a wannabe

So You Think You Can Dance has officially started and thank goodness for TiVo! This season I'm really excited. The dancers just keep getting better. But like most reality shows with judges they get more rude and vulgar. Seriously, it's just not necessary... for the most part. Either way, I will still watch the show and I wish how I was doing the routines up there on stage. Right now my living room is going to have to work. My boys are great partners and audience!

So you think you can dance?

This starts May 22 and I can't wait!!!!! My favorite show!

Kaba Modern Dance Compilation

Kaba Modern Dance Compilation

OK, so I watch MTV every-now-and then but this particular show was worth watching. It was America's Best Dance Crew. Loved it!!! I was energized just watching. Kabba Modern was one of my favorite groups who did not win but they were so very talented. This is a video of all their dances they performed. They choreographed all their routines. I want to dance on their crew!

Cheerleading championships

Did I mention that also love cheerleading? I know, I know! I can't help it I love it. I always keep up with the championships to watch my favorites. First of all, it was great to see UGA finally out there competing. They looked pretty sharp. SOOOO GLAD to see the old coach gone! Second, Louisville just dominated the floor they were exciting to watch. I was pumped up and ready to go after watching them. Third, BYU cheerleading...they stunk. So sorry. But it was bad as in LAST!
The dance competitions of course I love! The BYU Cougarettes are always so great and impressive and win almost every year. Unfortunately, they fell to Louisville who I said was dominating the floor. They are awesome. It's almost always between those two teams. Even though BYU is so sharp their music choice I think is what killed them. It was crappy. There seem to be a trend this year...Brittany Spears "Piece of Me" and Flo Rida "Low." Are you kidding me?! Thank you Louisville for not using either!
Check the routines out here.