Sunday, April 28, 2013

Day One Hundred and Sixty Two: Hip Hop



I really want to learn hip hop dancing.
I learned a little bit of hip hop when I studied dance when I was younger, but not intensively. See, the studio where I practiced was strictly ballet. And then every once in a while, we would have a ‘fun day’ where we would work on some jazz, some hip hop or some gymnastics, etc. Ballet was the focus and everything else was just kind of tossed in there.



I can’t dance ballet very well anymore because of an injury to my knee. But I miss the fluidity and strength that comes with dance. When I watched some hip hop videos online, I noticed that the style, while still technically intensive and very rigorous, was a little easier on the knees and ankles then a strenuous ballet routine.


I’m not the type of person who would really go seeking an instructor in dance or classes at a studio. I have enough in my schedule that showing up once or twice a week somewhere is nearly impossible. Plus, lessons cost money. I’m more of a self-taught person.  
So we’ll see how it goes.

Challenge to my Readers:
Movement for your body is like air for your lungs. Do something, even if it’s something you have never considered trying before. 

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