Today I set the goal to be relaxed during class, so of
course throughout the day I began to feel overwhelmed with anxiety. I took some
time to meditate listening to some of the “Captured” album by Kimberly and
Alberto Rivera. The calm peaceful tones helped to calm my spirit. I arrived at
the studio and was so excited to meet Valeria, one of Antonio’s amazing
students from Argentina. Before
today I had only seen her exciting pictures from the Buenos Aires Competition last
year triumphantly holding up a silver trophy. We got to talk for a few minutes
before my class and I felt as if I had an instant friend.
Finally Antonio came out and I was surprised at how relaxed
I was and we breezed through the rhythm dances. When we got to the smooth
dances I felt tonight was the best Foxtrot I have ever done, I went almost effortlessly
through the zigzag and promenade movements. I consider Tango a Victory simply
because I stayed on the right side. For the Waltz I gave my entire heart to the
dance as the song was the theme to “Passion of the Christ”. The energy and meaning
of the song connected with my soul and the movements came from my heart.
Today as we have on many occasions we had a deep discussion
about faith and Antonio applied it to dancing and how I need to have faith I
myself, and believe that he will do what he needs to do to support me as a
dancer. I need to stop anticipating what he will do next and moving ahead of
him and embrace staying in the moment. I know this comes
from wanting to do everything perfectly and being afraid of making a mistake. I
know through time I am learning what it means to trust myself, trust the
process, and truly release into being led.
By: Kamaria George (05/24/2016)
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