Day 97 of Firsts: Adult Ballet

We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. ~Japanese Proverb

The last time I took a ballet lesson was third grade.  I was the most clutzy, rolly polly, least graceful kid in the class.  I don't  remember this as something I was good at.

Still the positive enthusiasm of Bernadette Giorgi convinced me I should try her adult ballet class at the Aquatic and Fitness Center in Bala Cynwyd.  Witness the lovely, graceful B. Giorgi.



Now here I am attempting grace.  Hmmm....



One of the women in the class told me she studied ballet for thirty years. The class reconnects her to something she loved. I get that.

Me? In my mind I'm back in third grade again. (Mademoiselle Cahn!  Point your toes!!!) I remember my ballet teacher being very strict and mean with a cane she constantly tapped on the floor. (Bernadette is nothing like my old cranky teacher)

Regardless,  I guess there are just some things we don't shake from childhood. I still have trouble eating broccoli and I don't think I'll ever feel I have the grace of a ballerina. 

But hey, when not confronted with video, I can pretend. I may try it again.

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or leave me a comment   You ballet story?

Day 77 of Firsts: Yoga Wall Class

Yoga is the fountain of youth. You're only as young as your spine is flexible. ~Bob Harper

There seems to be a theme going this week. Last night I was climbing walls and today..hmm..climbing walls again in a way.  This is a yoga wall class.  It's yoga on a wall. No mats. Cool. Vanessa Mock teaches at the Bala Cynwyd Aquatic and Fitness Center.  ( Ignore my little drama when I stand on my head. Just a moment of insecurity...ahhh)



I have dabbled in Yoga. My problem is I have a hard time being quiet and still.  Are you surprised? This seems so different to me.  Once you "trust the wall", it feels like you can fly (the Titanic position "I'm the king of the world).  Or you can just do some awesome stretches and positions I could never could attempt on a mat.

Like I said. I apparently like climbing walls.  Another good first I'll come back to.