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Well it seems I've developed a ganglial cyst on my right wrist, just below the thumb joint. I imagine it's 'cause I've been putting way too much pressure on the joint what with 4 bellydance classes and all the typing I do on your average week. Still, it's annoying. I really hate it when my body says, "Hey, slow down!" I resent being told I can't do something I want to because my body can't handle it. Grumble.
Still, it could be a lot worse, the pressure could be pressing more directly on the nerves and I could be in a great deal of pain. Instead it's about the size of a jellybean and only hurts when I move in certain ways, and even then it's more of an "Oh!" than a "AAAAAAAARRRRGGGH!" So I guess I can't complain too much. Anyway, it's wrapped up nice and tight in an Ace bandage to (hopefully) keep it from getting any worse. We shall see.
Of course this isn't stopping me from taking classes *G*
I have to say, in a weird way, the more stumbling blocks my body chooses to throw at me, the more determined I become to overcome each one. I'm generally not that stubborn a person, but in this I can be downright mule-headed. I grit my teeth and growl, "I'll show you!" Probably not the brightest perspective overall, but hey, I've never claimed to be all that bright. Tenacious and responsible, yes, but not bright.
Class last night with Una was an interesting series of comparisons. She's sandwiched in between my class with Alyne and the two I take with Shira. I like the class in that I feel like I'm being the most technically good there. But the thing is I don't feel like I'm dancing in her class. I think I'm standing really well, I think my arms are looking more muscular and my legs more toned than they have in years. I do feel like I'm getting a workout, but I don't feel like I'm being at all creative. In many ways it feels like an aerobics class with better music and hip scarves.
Maybe I'm just getting to a point where the beginners' classes aren't doing it for me any more. The fact that Una just nods as she walks by me no longer fills me with any kind of satisfaction. Yeah, we both know I can hold the dancing position and do basic Egyptians while playing finger cymbals. Whoopee.
Now Alyne's class is actually teaching me a multitude of things, I don't get a chance to get bored because every 15 minutes we're doing something new. We went through footwork patterns, zills, veils, and standing taksims in the first class. And having only 4 others in the class is wonderful, the space is small and intimate and the teacher is able to look at and help each one of us in a very short period of time. Alyne's also very approachable and relaxed, sort of halfway between Una and Shira as far as teaching goes and I'm beginning to think she's more and more of a "perfect fit" as the weeks go by.
Shira's class is at least still fun in that I know we'll start learning the choreography this week and within the next two be dancing a routine. And this is in the beginner's class. Yeah I know the choreography backwards and forwards, but it's one I like and enjoy doing. And the second class is still very challenging with new tribal footwork routines and the double veil routine we're trying to learn. I actually feel like I"m getting the hang of it (finally) even if I'll never be as good as some of my fellow students. It's making me want to start choreographing my own veil routines, and that's the best part.
I dunno' if I'll be taking Una's class again after this one, I guess I'll have to be patient and see if my feelings change by December.
Anyway, enough dance geeking, much thanks to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
forkmonkey and caredhel for stopping by last night. I'm afraid I rather invited myself to the dinner they'd planned with the roommate, but it would've been hard not to as I do live there *G* It was very nice to note that G- seemed ok even with Kage romping around the place. I think if we keep her nice and brushed and the place well vacuumed even the most allergic folks can visit us comfortably. Yay!
Oh and before I forget,technocowboy, could you post the info on that dance workshop at the museum somewhere? It sounded really cool. And mallen I've been told I haven't lived until I've tasted your cinnamon rolls, what sort of bribery would be required to partake of such an experience? Just name your price.
Still, it could be a lot worse, the pressure could be pressing more directly on the nerves and I could be in a great deal of pain. Instead it's about the size of a jellybean and only hurts when I move in certain ways, and even then it's more of an "Oh!" than a "AAAAAAAARRRRGGGH!" So I guess I can't complain too much. Anyway, it's wrapped up nice and tight in an Ace bandage to (hopefully) keep it from getting any worse. We shall see.
Of course this isn't stopping me from taking classes *G*
I have to say, in a weird way, the more stumbling blocks my body chooses to throw at me, the more determined I become to overcome each one. I'm generally not that stubborn a person, but in this I can be downright mule-headed. I grit my teeth and growl, "I'll show you!" Probably not the brightest perspective overall, but hey, I've never claimed to be all that bright. Tenacious and responsible, yes, but not bright.
Class last night with Una was an interesting series of comparisons. She's sandwiched in between my class with Alyne and the two I take with Shira. I like the class in that I feel like I'm being the most technically good there. But the thing is I don't feel like I'm dancing in her class. I think I'm standing really well, I think my arms are looking more muscular and my legs more toned than they have in years. I do feel like I'm getting a workout, but I don't feel like I'm being at all creative. In many ways it feels like an aerobics class with better music and hip scarves.
Maybe I'm just getting to a point where the beginners' classes aren't doing it for me any more. The fact that Una just nods as she walks by me no longer fills me with any kind of satisfaction. Yeah, we both know I can hold the dancing position and do basic Egyptians while playing finger cymbals. Whoopee.
Now Alyne's class is actually teaching me a multitude of things, I don't get a chance to get bored because every 15 minutes we're doing something new. We went through footwork patterns, zills, veils, and standing taksims in the first class. And having only 4 others in the class is wonderful, the space is small and intimate and the teacher is able to look at and help each one of us in a very short period of time. Alyne's also very approachable and relaxed, sort of halfway between Una and Shira as far as teaching goes and I'm beginning to think she's more and more of a "perfect fit" as the weeks go by.
Shira's class is at least still fun in that I know we'll start learning the choreography this week and within the next two be dancing a routine. And this is in the beginner's class. Yeah I know the choreography backwards and forwards, but it's one I like and enjoy doing. And the second class is still very challenging with new tribal footwork routines and the double veil routine we're trying to learn. I actually feel like I"m getting the hang of it (finally) even if I'll never be as good as some of my fellow students. It's making me want to start choreographing my own veil routines, and that's the best part.
I dunno' if I'll be taking Una's class again after this one, I guess I'll have to be patient and see if my feelings change by December.
Anyway, enough dance geeking, much thanks to
forkmonkey and caredhel for stopping by last night. I'm afraid I rather invited myself to the dinner they'd planned with the roommate, but it would've been hard not to as I do live there *G* It was very nice to note that G- seemed ok even with Kage romping around the place. I think if we keep her nice and brushed and the place well vacuumed even the most allergic folks can visit us comfortably. Yay!Oh and before I forget,
technocowboy, could you post the info on that dance workshop at the museum somewhere? It sounded really cool. And mallen I've been told I haven't lived until I've tasted your cinnamon rolls, what sort of bribery would be required to partake of such an experience? Just name your price.
