In the months that I've been taking lessons, a couple of things have popped up that I still haven't conquered: I still hold my breath, my feet are still filled with lead, and that Buffalo shuffle is my greatest enemy. These challenges are nothing compared to my new foe - spinning.
I have become lightheaded from time to time because of the breath holding, and standing up too quickly, but this is something new. This past Wednesday we started practicing a new step that involves one spin at the end. I just can't do it. I got sick a few years ago, and ever since that time, it seems as if I get dizzy much easier than I ever used to. I know strong illness can cause permanent damage like that, but my body is also a smorgasbord of physical/medical mysteries - so there could be many explanations for my now being prone to dizziness. Back to the dancing, though... I tried. I also tried the dancer's trick of spotting (keeping focus on one object as you spin your body), but still no luck. I've tried practicing at home, but I hate trying to practice spinning now because if I'm not successful (and I haven't been so far), I get a little dizzy and I feel screwy for hours afterward.
I called this my greatest challenge, because while it seems like it will be impossible to conquer - it's still possible, and hence the label of challenge. Haha, this is where tap will stop being fun for a little while - as I try to get a handle on spinning. Stupid inner ear ;)
Sunday, January 18, 2009
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