Damn, that Bitch Can Spot!

Now that I've taken some salsa classes I'm beginning to notice the difference between the dance steps and the "stupid human tricks." Most of the glitzy competition stuff has a lot of shines and crazy lifts, splits, etc. versus good ol' salsa steps. But I still enjoy watching it.

Anyway, I'm posting this salsa video for two reasons. First, that yellow fringe costume is hot! Second, check the spinning at 1:35min. Damn, that Bitch can spot! I say that will all respect and adoration. It's like her head isn't even attached to her body.

~N

Now watching: Red Shoe Diaries
mood: cheesecake to ease my monthly female woes

Balancing Act

I watched a couple dancing Merenge last night (Tues.) at the Savoy which inspired me to watch Merenge videos on Youtube. I found this Merenge video which also includes dancing on a bottle, reminiscent of Bellydancers dancing on glasses.

Here are 2 videos of Bellydance on glasses. The first one doesn't involve as much dancing but is a better quality.





~N

Now listening: Joss Stone
mood: Takeshi Kaneshiro

Salsa Newb

I got tired of the top post being a picture of my rashy ankles so I decided to post an update. I gave myself a cold from sewing for hours between the vortex of air of our window air conditioner and box fan. My ankle rash finally cleared up but now I'm coughing so hard it makes my face bones hurt.

I just got back from my second salsa class. I like it a lot. I feel like the class is going a little slow for me but I'm just being impatient. Just because a can turn right (and spot) after 2 classes doesn't mean I know what I'm doing. I watch videos like the one below and get excited about wearing ruffles on my butt dancing with a sexy Latin guy with the top buttons of his shirt open. Call me a dreamer.



You know, it's a bit like being a newb Bellydancer. They get the BD bug and become overzealous watching crappy Youtube videos and buying overpriced flimsy costumes on ebay. I have to continually stop and tell myself I don't have an ear for the music yet and shouldn't get ahead of myself. We aren't even working on partnering yet. Just dancing alone. The idea of dancing face to face with another person, touching me no less, makes me break out in a sweat. ThenI think of touching a dance partner with my sweaty hands and I freak out more, sweat more, and so goes an endless cycle of sweatiness.

I did ask the Husband Person if he wanted to learn salsa with me.                             

N: "Do you want to learn sals..."

HP: "NO."

N: ...

HP: "...yes?"

N: ...

HP: "What's the correct answer?"

I'll worry about a dance partner when it comes to it. There is salsa practice hour after my class but I'm no where ready for that. Actually you know what the coolest thing about salsa is so far? Dancing in jeans and a t-shirt.


~N

Today's quote: "Isn't it enough to know I ruined a pony to make a gift for you?"

Salsa Tease

The Savoy as of yesterday.

So, my salsa class was canceled due to various circumstances at the studio and has been moved to September. The cool thing is I get refunded the difference for "early sign-up" for the next session and a free private. The other cool thing is that the studio is relocating to the Savoy on Commercial Street less than a mile from my house. I will be able to ride my bike there. Go me!

The class being pushed back has relieved my nervousness, for now. Getting a free private will help my nerves too. I'll be able to meet the instructor and not be confronted with a room full of strangers on the first day. This is happening similar to my first Bellydance classes. I was the only one who showed for the beginner BD class and ended up having about a month's worth of privates before being thrown into a regular class.

On a side note, I realized that I still have a question from Najla that I haven't answered on my BD vlog about what my fantasy BD weekend would be. I haven't forgotten. I just keep changing my mind about my answer.

~N

Now watching: Happy Town
mood: Spike Spiegel, However the amount of Cowboy Bebop porn out there is very disturbing.

Salsa

Tomorrow I take my first Salsa lesson.
I am terribly nervous.
I am also terribly excited.

~N

Now listening: IAMX
mood: Chris Corner