Under~The~Stars
18-09-09, 13:30
Well, the title pretty much sums it up...
About 2 and a half years ago, I found something that made such a difference to my life. I found dance. I had always wanted to learn, but had never taken that first step. When I eventually took that first step, I never looked back. It has helped me in so many ways. And I've met a lot of great people there.
3 months into it, I was in a competition, that was just for a bit of fun, and got through to the final.
A few months after that I started teaching the beginners. And a lot of the time I'm up on stage, with everyone watching me, which is not easy for anyone. But when you suffer with anxiety etc, it's really difficult.
Anyway, to a cut long story short, starting dancing was a turning point for me. And I recommend it to everyone!
I was in a competition around this time last year, and got through to the final, but my partner and I didn't connect very well. So haven't decided to compete again together.
This year, I have a new partner. It's normally a male/female dance. But I've decided to compete with a girl. I love dancing with her, and we connect very well. But I've had so much going on recently, that my head just isn't in the right place for competing. Although, it's too late to back out, and I'd really hurt my dance partner if I did that. So, I will go tomorrow, and I'll put my heart and soul into it, as I always do. But I guess I'm just looking for a bit of encouragement and support?
I feel sick just thinking about it...
About 2 and a half years ago, I found something that made such a difference to my life. I found dance. I had always wanted to learn, but had never taken that first step. When I eventually took that first step, I never looked back. It has helped me in so many ways. And I've met a lot of great people there.
3 months into it, I was in a competition, that was just for a bit of fun, and got through to the final.
A few months after that I started teaching the beginners. And a lot of the time I'm up on stage, with everyone watching me, which is not easy for anyone. But when you suffer with anxiety etc, it's really difficult.
Anyway, to a cut long story short, starting dancing was a turning point for me. And I recommend it to everyone!
I was in a competition around this time last year, and got through to the final, but my partner and I didn't connect very well. So haven't decided to compete again together.
This year, I have a new partner. It's normally a male/female dance. But I've decided to compete with a girl. I love dancing with her, and we connect very well. But I've had so much going on recently, that my head just isn't in the right place for competing. Although, it's too late to back out, and I'd really hurt my dance partner if I did that. So, I will go tomorrow, and I'll put my heart and soul into it, as I always do. But I guess I'm just looking for a bit of encouragement and support?
I feel sick just thinking about it...