Fall semester..

  My favorite part of the fall semester was the Fall dance concert. I enjoyed seeing all the performances and really liked the variety of each of the different dances. I was very glad I got to be in 4 out of the 8 dances, it really made me feel a part of the concert. Having it showed for 3 days was a good idea to me because a lot of people got the chance to see it since it wasn't only on one day. A lot of times when a performance is only one day a lot of people do not get the chance to come see it because they might be busy on that day but since there were 3 days I think a lot more people came out to watch. Having papa Malick Faye come and volunteer with us was a lot of fun. I got to learn a lot about his culture and really learn about living in Africa. I learned a lot more dances which had a lot of variety which made me more interested in the concert. It turned out so good and I think everyone enjoyed it. Performing is the best part and when it was time to go out on that stage I was ready. I would love to continue being in performances like the fall concert.

Anatomical Correction..

   In class I had got corrected on my head tail connection. I see now that she was trying to tell me to tuck in the pelvis and pull my head all the way in as if I were trying to be in a ball. To be able to really feel the connection from the tip of my head all the way to the small of my back to my feet. It is a lot easier to stretch my body when I am fully in the right position. As well as using far and near reach to be able to completely use all the space around me.

Being present.

  The real you only exists in the present moment, your feelings are calm, your reflexes are fast, you are decisive, you know what you want, you know what's right for you and you perform your best. When you are present you have to let go of any worries, problems, stress that is in your life. I forget about everything and try to rely on my energy and the energy of everyone else so that I am aware of the mood the room is set in. I relax and let my body be free of any tension that it has developed throughout the day. I pay attention to how my body is in position because sometimes standing in a certain position will not allow me to to be present . Improvisation is the best time to be present because you do not have to worry about anything or anyone else around you. Being present does not only have to be when I am dancing in the studio. I am present when I go to work so that I give the customers all of my attention. When I am present I am one with myself.