Your Jumps are too Graceful!!!

Last week we added something new to our normal routine, sparkles. I really don't know how to explain it but you have to jump and pop like your a firework. At least thats how the teacher explained it. When it was my turn she said that my jumps were too "graceful".

If there is anything i have learned from modern dance is that imperfection equals perfection. The only problem is I've been taught so dance gracefully for so long that I don't really know what imperfection would look like or feel like, not that I am the perfect dancer, I am far from it. I like the idea, the rough is beautiful and it tells a story all its own that is full of life and definition.

Modern Dance 101

Last Thursday was my first day of my Modern dance class. I really didn't know what to expect because I have never danced modern before but it was very interesting. Our teacher was very enthusiastic and playful and made everyone feel comfortable no matter how much or how little dancing experience they had.

While modern dance is different from other styles of dancing it does have a base that is ballet oriented, so i was not that lost. modern dance, form what I have experienced so far, is all about your back and how you move it. Bending your back is very important, and it is not so much about posture as it is about moving your body to form a figure of some sort.

The music was very earthy and tribal like, overall it was a great experience!