Friday, December 5, 2008

Semi-vision and branching out

So I'm not quite sure what it's called, but for now I will call it "semi-vision". I've noticed in the last couple weeks this is what I tend to do when I dance... closing my eyes, but actually keeping them ever-so slightly open so I can barely see just a little bit or a blur in front of me. I have now become very aware of this because I'm not sure if I really look like my eyes are closed or if I look like I'm in this strange in-between state that probably looks quite odd to people! But that is where I naturally tend to gravitate towards as of late.

Romina has not been around too much lately so I am starting to branch out and try out other teachers. I went to David and Mariana's Monday night class this week in Oakland for the first time and really enjoyed their class. They seem like very involved and dedicated teachers, and I got a lot out of their class and feel I could learn a lot of good functional things from them. Unfortunately it is a bit far for a weeknight and conflicts with my current long-standing Monday class with Marcelo and practice time with Martin, so I probably won't be going to that again. I would like to find a competent leader to go to their Advanced couples only classes Tuesday nights though. Other teachers I plan to check out in the next few weeks are Lisette, Mayumi, and Diego/Negracha. I really liked the Milonga traspie class I took from Diego and Negracha a few weeks back. Have not been dancing much these last two weeks, but will probably get back into full swing next week. I am also moving to a new apartment in 2 weeks so I am busy packing and getting rid of a lot of junk.