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Posted by K (172.144.233.11) on December 29, 2000 at 14:50:08:
I had never danced before, Salsa or any other type, until I started to learn Salsa less than 3 months back.
In September, new to Peabody, at a new job and with a lot of free time at my disposal,
I wandered off to salsaboston.com. Salsa seemed cool! Dancing has always seemed fascinating but too scary to actually do it.
Something like admiring the birds flying by. But flying is for birds, not me. And now I was going to try to fly!
On the next sunday I was at the floor for my first group lesson. Basics were easy. 1,2,3, Hold,
5,6,7 Hold. Turn, Swivel, Together, Hold, Right, Left, Right, Hold... Though I messed up
partnering it was fun too. The idea of making a lady turn by merely lifting an arm was
interesting. :-)
Things have become tough after that. Especially leading always makes me feel like a dyslexic.
All is easy when the instructor explains but doing it is entirely the opposite. It's frustrating
when I give confusing lead and my partner tries to figure out what I want her to do. Tired and
bored but pushing herself to do it. (In particular I want to thank the lady who has practised
with me for the last few times. She has been real patient. Also a beginner but a quick learner,
she is learning Swing and Rumba too! We met through this message board.)
I am sure this is just a passing phase. The bumpy journey will be worth the day I do the whole
song without a mistake! Even now completing a move right is a moment of bliss.
And there is no feeling to comparte with this.