I don’t actually know how to summarize this year in a paragraph. So in the days leading up to the holidays, I’m going to highlight all the significant moments I’ve had the fortune of experiencing in 2009.
First up: adult ballet classes. I’ve always wanted to be a ballet dancer and was enrolled in a class with my sister when I was very young. But being painfully shy, I couldn’t bring myself to actually join the class and would rather sit with my mother, watching my sister and the other girls flit about.
I don’t know how far into the lessons we were but my mom made me promise one day that I’d join the class the following week. Then the week came and I just couldn’t. I was too scared. My mom got so mad at me that she pulled both my sis and I out of the class and I think we’ve collectively regretted her impatience since.
Anyway, I decided this year, turning 30 and all, I’d pursue the things I’ve always wanted to and so I searched for adult ballet classes in the DC area. I finally settled on St. Mark’s Dance Studio because they were the most inexpensive and the least intimidating. Also, the lady in charge, Rosie Brookes, was super nice when she answered the phone, unlike the people at the other places I rang.
So far, I LOVE ballet class! I like to pretend I’m light and graceful even though I’m sure I’m still a giant awkward mess. My sweet teacher, Jessica Sloane is super encouraging and everyone in class (from their late 20s to their 70s maybe?) is really nice too.
I had my first recital in June and my good friends Kyle and Gigi came to watch like proud parents!
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aww youre super cute. wish i was there to watch!
one day ill tell you all about how we learned exotic dance during a friend’s hen party – we aint no spring chicken no more… is all im sayin’
hee hee! Can’t wait to hear your story!