How to Meet Youtube Dance Sensations

(And appear very silly)

1. Shake his/her hand and your voice cracks like a pubescent boy as you say, "Nice to meet you."
2. Nod you head emphatically and do not give a witty comment or intelligent remark
3. Freeze when the conversation restarts and your dance mentor claims you despite the stillness.
4. Do not ask him/her to dance.
5. Slither away with dance mentor's boyfriend who has gratefully recognized the freeze and takes you off to dance.

In this manner, I met Jordan Frisbee, Tatiana, Cameo Cross and Ben Morris. Partners Jordan and Tatiana perform a choreographed west coast swing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a3RY8UbE0w

Microgoaling and Conditioning

In the past week, I've found that I was falling asleep during class and generally slogging through the stress-filled days. I realized that I had been sleeping an average of 5.5 hours a night and purchasing all of my meals in the cafeteria instead of preparing something more nutritious at home. I also didn't make it to the gym (other than the class that occurred in it).

In light of last Tuesday's discussion on conditioning, I will try to give microgoaling a try. The idea is to break up a task into small manageable bits on a daily basis rather than using the "go big or go home" mentality. That is psychologically supposed to encourage one to actually be productive rather than intimidate one into inaction.

So tonight's microgoal is going to be to get 7 hours of sleep.

Dress Like a Diva, Dance Like a Diva

For the past week, I've felt super schlumpy. My skin was pastier than usual (and blemished) and my waistline a bit doughier. My dancing and attitude reflected my appearance. I decided to counter the effects today in ballet with a bit more make-up and hairspray. There's something about looking the part that helps one embody the style of the dance. I felt more snappy in my movements during class and more presentable.

I'm hoping that I can apply this technique at Hawkeye Swing Festival in Des Moines this coming weekend. I have a new yellow shirt dress for the vintage 30s and 40s themed dance on Saturday night. I need to research appropriate hair styles and get a pair of swing shoes, but perhaps I'll feel more confident with my lindy hop connection with the addition of the look.