I'm getting better!

So our salsa class is going well!

Last night I felt like I did a lot better with the things I've been working on.
1. Confidence
2. Fluidity
3. Having fun!

I'm a very insecure person, it's taken me awhile to admit that about myself. So learning the leader part in dance class has been a challenge for me. You HAVE TO BE CONFIDENT! It is the success of the dance! So last night I told myself that I was just going to have confidence and act like I knew what I was doing and it worked!

I'm also a very rigid dancer. I'm a white, female version of the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, and I haven't found my oil can yet. The lower half of my body doesn't bend, and sway like the majority of dancers out there, it just doesn't do it on its own. So I have been working on getting those joints moving to the beat!

Along with the confidence factor the fun factor is very closely tied. In order for me to have fun I have to feel confident that I'm doing well, otherwise, I'm too distracted to have fun. Last night was great, I danced with each partner and tried to make conversation with them while we were dancing. It was nice and I think each of them had a nice time!

I even had one lady tell me to "Work your magic britt!" :) I guess I'm turning into a salsa afficianado! Slowly but surely!

You are all welcome to join us for our Salsa Night Out this Friday night at Copa in Austin! We'll be arriving at 8:30 for the free lesson!