Takes 2 to dance: Part IV

Omg... I really enjoyed tonight's practice! It was crazily fun! Although my age is catching up and I was forgetful, it was a damned enjoyable session! I think we finally manage to break the ice after a couple of sessions together. I also need to thank Lisa and James for advicing me to keep my worry-looking face aside and bring out the original bubbly me (^_^*)

Kvin is kinda outgoing and courageous guy, a really great partner to dance with! He dares to look into my eyes and buzz me with high voltage. Luckily my heart is safekept in Ed's pocket in Trops, else kena la... 'lol'. I think both of us can generate great chemistry together! Fyi, I haven't start to seduce him yet... beware Kvin... 'rofl'

Kvin shared an experience with me today. He chose the Jive music with the highest bpm (beats per minute) from the CD track. I was stunned. But apparently his instructor told him that if the dancer can dance in fast speed, he can better master the steps in lower bpm. For the first time I attempted such fast pace although i didn't ask how fast! It was crazy, I said 'You are crazy!?!' but I crazily enjoyed it very much. I was exhausted, but it was so shooked!

Today, we practiced along with Esther and Jeremy for the first time. It was fun able to dance with the young energetic couple. It motivated Kvin to work harder also. I guess every youngster need some form of motivation to boost to another level :) Some healthy competition would do everyone good :] 'Ops... dun let Kvin know :p'

Four of us managed to sit down and chat a bit. It was a ice-breaking session for the 4 of us because we barely had the chance to chat like that. Esther is a very sweet young lady and Jeremy is still a boy despite his mature looking face. I am really looking forward to the Penang trip. Albeit the eye-opening competition, I am looking forward to the makan-makan sessions! Omg... I need to work on my weight first, have been gaining quite some weight lately... -_-"

We also talked about costume... -_-" that is another headache for me now. I still do not know what to wear... what hairdo to set... which tailor to go for... The cost for the costume is fairly expensive as expected. Hopeful I manage to get one below RM 400. Would not want to spend too much on one competition. I need to do more homework on this.

There are so many things to work on... I guess I need to note down all the outstanding tasks to be completed, else I will surely forget something at the last minute.

I am exhausted and dehydrated now... after the practice session and One-2-One non-stop session.

It has been a really fun day! Wanted to do some normal pre-sleep reading but I think I'm knocked out for the day la.

Good night Malaysia .... Zzzzz.....

Takes 2 to dance: Part III

Finally we completed our Jive routine tonight!

Actually it was not really a great achievement because it was Henry who reduce the variation in dance after considering our pace. However, for our level, I believe keeping the basic steps would be an advantage for us. We just need to strengthen our basic routine and outshine it with great execution.

Everyone had fun tonight, I supposed. The atmosphere was less tensed and there were plenty of laughter. Kvin seemed to be merrier tonight. Less frowns and more smiles, I am glad.

Tonight, we experimented different pace. From slow to fast. It was not easy. At some point of time, I felt like i was chasing time, totally left no room for executing dance technique. Sometimes Kvin flung me and my feet was off the floor. I felt that I looked rough and both of us looked messy together. We really need to kick some asses and I need to work more on my pace -_-"

There are still a couple of things that are lacking in us. The main one is none other but partnering. I feel that we are weak in usage of tension. At certain steps like Chicken Walk and 4 Steps... I couldn't feel Kvin's tension and strength which I can with Antonio and James. Subsequently, I subconsciously leaded him in some steps, ops! Didn't mean it.

Secondly thing is finding a balance between both of us. Kvin is younger and vigorous while I'm the old lady who is weaker in speed and strength. I'm more focus on the execution of the steps because though i believe both of us can execute with power, we need to strengthen our footsteps first. Less of compensation in our partnerwork.

Anyway, if only we had more opportunity to practice, I believe we can work all the problems out. Hope Kvin excels in his exams and can spare more time for practice after the exam week -_-" Something which is beyond my control but I have to stay positive and have confident.

We all just wanna have fun, but must be supported with determination and commitment!

Takes 2 to dance: Part I

‘Omg… not the Jive…‘ Although I was reluctant to do the Jive, majority rules. I had a very bad feeling since the very beginning that Jive and Rhumba will be picked, I just did not expect both to be picked at the same time. I mean I have not been so lucky in winning any lottery before.

Not that I dislike them, I just fancy Cha Cha Cha and Samba maore.

What is the Jive then? The Jive is a stamina demanding dance that demands speed and precision in each step while maintaining the bouncy feeling thorough the dance. Plenty of ankle and hip work. So much for ‘Fast dance tempo can cheat the steps through’… doesn’t apply in the Jive.

Rhumba, the dance of love. Equivalent to more time, more practice in order to nurture our love for each other. In order to present an impressive Rhumba routine, we must convince the audience that we are both in love. I have started learning to love him but how can i make him love me in return? Boy, it is challenging but I will try harder.

To kick start with, we did the Jive tonight. I guess Henry has some degree of expectation on us, as his Jive choreography was not easy to cope with. There were lots of spinning and speedy movements. I can’t recall how many times I hit Kvin with my elbow and how much has he twisted and strained my right arm and wrist. Our four limbs got entangled on and off. The whole session was like a fight in disguise, ‘chuckle’, but it was hell of a fun! I can’t believe that I was actually enjoying it!

By the end of the session, we manage to stuff the steps into our overwhelmed mind but I believe we were both exhausted from our dance fight.

I managed to discuss with Kvin face to face on his decision. I basically placed myself on the fence as I had a bad feeling that he wanted to pull out. I confessed to him on the postpone of application and air flight purchase as I respect his decision. Being forceful was the last thing i want to do to him. Surprisingly, he has decided to stick with me. I can’t tell you how happy i was and still is.

There are a couple of things that myself and Kvin need to work on from now onwards:

1. Unlearning and relearning.
2. Remember that it is a partner dance and must appreciate each other more. We are no longer solo dancers.

Last but not least, thanks Kvin for giving us a 2nd chance to try to work this out together but don’t be late next session!