Friends, I thought I would give an update on my GAL activities.
I'm disappointed that I didn't pass my dance test last night. I'm in Salsa 3, and trying to move into Salsa 4. This was my third time in the class. It's tough in that you pass or fail in front of your classmates.
It's a lesson in learning to accept your own pace, and rate of growth, and not compare yourself to others. It's also a lesson in reminding yourself of progress made, in spite of feedback that was a snapshot in time, versus taking into account the progress that has been made.
The teacher said that I'm still not fluid in my movements, and that I look like I'm thinking too much when I dance. She also thinks my legs are too stiff.
This particular teacher has great technical knowledge and skill, but doesn't balance her feedback with criticism and praise. I had a hard time understanding all the things she was telling me, but I think I need to work on the basic steps, and keep practicing the class moves. I'm not sure how to correct her other concerns. I will ask the group lesson teacher to look at my basic step and see what she thinks.
Dancing is a challenge for me in that I'm inhibited when it comes to body movement. One teacher thinks I'm fundamentally sound, but need more flair. Someone will have to teach me.
I will think about the feedback that's been given, and return for the next session. I make progress each session, and improve an element of dancing. I will try to be patient and know that I will pass the class at some point, at my pace.
I've been teaching myself the elements of fiction via writing technique books, and a writer's magazine. I'm teaching myself how to analyze a short story. I want to develop this skill, so that I can participate more skillfully in the writer's group discussions.
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CL 53 W 54 M 20 yrs. 03'-09' Separation + Old Patterns + GAL 10-14' Piecing
"The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come."
