Tap Practice 07

Well, I decided to skip out on doing a video this week... there just wasn't enough difference between last week's lesson and this week's. We added a couple of things to the routine, but its not too bad. My biggest issue is speed. The teacher is really nice, but honestly I liked the substitute we had the first week better. Yes, she was young and attractive, I'll disclose that from the beginning, but when I was on the dance studio's site, I noticed that she generally teaches young kids - so there was a certain simplicity in how she taught. Call me a big kid, but it was a more relaxed learning environment for me. The actual teacher is good, but she does tend to speed through parts. It is good to be pushed a little, but I end up losing pace so often that it's not really too beneficial. Like I said, she's a great gal, but some teachers are better for certain people. Sadly, though, I'm not 8-12 years old or I'd sign up with the substitute next time :)

Regarding my practice time, though, it's been going well. My endurance/stamina is ever improving, and certain steps are really starting to flow better and better. Of course, then there is my enemy... the Buffalo shuffle. I really hate that thing. We learned it last week, and I spent all last week practicing.. and it still eludes me. Haha, and even today, I kicked my shin twice and stepped on my own toes - and with taps, neither of those feel very good. It's just a very awkward thing for me, but I'll get it EVENTUALLY.

Haha, and on a separate note, I've noticed that I shake my hips alot when I'm tapping. Watch the videos, and you'll see me really swiveling at certain points. So, after I master tap, I think I know which dance style I should try next...

Salsa!