Dance Class Wednesday

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Wednesdays are usually reserved for my tap class with Chuck Kelley, but last night I realized I had left my shoes at home and wouldn't make it up to class in time. Instead, I went home, grabbed my gear and hit a Theater Dance class instead.

At first I thought it would just be a bunch of overgrown, high school drama girls trying to live out their dreams of one day singing, "All I Ask of You" on Broadway.

During the warm up, I thought it was exactly that. As we stretched and loosened up I listened to selections from "Swing Kids" and "Fosse." I was worried, very worried. I'm all for dance and learning routines, I just don't enjoy triteness. Show tunes, as catchy as they are, tend to lean towards hokey.

Nevertheless, the class turned out all right. We spent a good amount of time working on leaps across the room. I was surprised at the amount of height I was able to get. Then we got into the routine, which was more music video than stage show. All in all, good times.

This morning I feel tight and achey, but in a good way. My back is fine (for the three people who worry about such things) but my abs feel taught. Yay! Progress.

I don't have much else to report, other than this weekend is full of parties. There will be many photos next week.

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Since I can't say enough good things about yoga, chronically ill patients turn to it for relief.

Stay warm!