Thursday, June 26, 2014

Zumba!



I recently starting taking Zumba classes. I love group fitness classes, but had never even contemplated attempting Zumba because I canNOT dance, have no rhythm, and suck at moving my arms and legs at the same time. One of my good friends recently became a certified Zumba instructor, though, and has started teaching portions of a Zumba class at the gym we go to, so to support her, I sucked it up and went. I was nervous, and wasn't really expecting much, but then, I ended up LOVING it!! I had such a great time, bouncing around, dancing my heart out. It sounds cliche, but I sort of set an intention at the beginning of class to just enjoy it, go with the flow, and not be self-conscious. And it pretty much worked! I just let it go, did what I could and didn't care if I looked stupid. 

But then, I took my second class. I found myself right in the middle of the room, close to the front. In my mind, I was totally blocking the teacher from the rest of the class, so they'd be looking right at my behind to try to see her. And, not knowing any of this stuff well enough, I was not someone that anyone should be following. So I become super self-conscious, and just couldn't let loose and Zumba to my full potential. I felt really disappointed in myself and angry that I still feel this way and can't snap myself out of it. I know next time I just have to disregard all that, and do the best I can. I know other people in the class are probably the same skill level I am, and no one is really paying attention to each other anyway, and if they are and are thinking I'm a total dork... so what? I am! 

Despite all that, I am looking forward to my next class next week. I know this time I'll rock it!!

Here are a couple good YouTubes of some Zumbaing!


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