Slowly. But surely. Step by Step.
I am currently learning my first set of choreography to lead a Zumba class. I decided to begin with the warm-up segment which normally comprises of three songs. During the past week, I followed the video to learn the choreography by myself and today, for the first time, I led the class I normally attend (my instructor has graciously volunteered to help me learn and practice). Being the lead is definitely a different experience to following the teacher of a class. All these faces look to you to lead and follow whatever dance moves you show them. In addition, as the instructor, you begin with the left leg/side instead of the right – a fact that takes some time getting used to.
As expected, my mind went blank partway through the choreography. I continued regardless, skipping over parts I could not remember and following the beat of the music. I love that the people I dance with on a Sunday morning were supportive and after the class were celebrating the fact that I had led a song on my own. This week I aim to practice more – and hopefully next Sunday I will remember all of the choreography and lead with confidence.
Slowly. But surely. Step by Step.
What have you learned step by step?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2019
(This post is linked to Linda G. Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday and Just Jot It January challenge. The prompt begin your post with a word ending in -ly.)
While often used as a figurative turn of phrase, step by step has never had such a literal meaning as it does here in your post! Good luck next week. I’ll be sending well choreographed thoughts your way.
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Thank you 🙏I definitely chose to use the expression both literally and figuratively 😊
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Oh how nice that you are becoming a teacher for this workout – and you are right – slowly we find out groove – ha
And the mirroring part takes time and I teach gentle yoga but I think it is similar / we start with the opposite as we face them.
Anyhow – congrats and I bet you will make an awesome instructor for this workout
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Thank you Yvette. I still can’t quite believe that I am doing this!
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So cool and it reminds me that “teachers gotta teach” and not surprised you moved into the role – it happened to me with yoga – 🙏😊☀️
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So true. It’s in our blood 😄
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😊
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Wonderful, Colline. It’s great that you’re taking this leap by leading the class.
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Thank you Patti. I was really nervous about it this morning but I have been assured that I will get used to it 😊
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Yes, I am sure you will. Like everything else, it takes practice to feel comfortable. 🙂 🙂
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Most definitely!
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Kudos to you. I’m in awe of your courage, Colline. 👏🏻
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Thank you so much. I will see how far I am able to go with it as I am no spring chicken! In the meantime I will enjoy the challenge and the journey.
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When I was in high school, I had the lead in a play with an opening monologue that went on for almost 5 minutes. One night I blanked halfway through – it just left my head completely. I “acted” pensive and thoughtful, as if the pause wagon purpose – for 20 seconds before it popped back. Funny how that works, huh? Now I dream about it on occasion!
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So true. I guess it is the nerves that gets in the way of our memory.
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WOW. I haven’t even tried to tackle a Zumba class. The fact that you’ve led one is pretty darn impressive. My step-by-step learning lately has been Spanish. 🙂
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A beautiful language. I have toyed with learning it but have decided to leave that to my daughter 😊
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