Learning Lessons

This week we are loading in Gravity's new show into one of the small theatres in SOMA. Jake and Roz, the lighting designer and stage manager, respectively on the project are staying here through the week. I was worried about my personal space, but to be honest it's nice to have them here. There are some growing pains as we transition from Davis to SF, but it was good to be around the theatre most of the day. I left the city around 4pm to do my shift at The Beat at 5pm. I tried to swap with Rose, but she never responded to my request. With my bad memory these days we had already discussed the swap and she was set to come in. So once she arrived, I headed home to get a smidge of work done before I got dressed and headed back to the studio to take Sarah's class.

Sarah taught a more modern class today. Through the warm-ups and isolations we were learning the combination. It was exciting to put it all together at the end of class. I love that Sarah encourages us to dance through all exercises. That it's not just about the technique but the execution and emotion. Just like Chauncey's class was on Saturday, tonight's class was a good one for me. I danced well. During the final stretch and cool down, we were in a seated twist and it dawned on me that there are things I need to learn here. There's additional body awarenes I am getting from both yoga and my dance classes at The Beat. Not only does it affect my movement, but it will totally affect my teaching. I think the plan to try and make things work in the Bay area has changed how I attack the opportunities here.

A little gratitude before I go back to watching the Olympics with my cohorts:
1. the casual carpool
2. hot coffee
3. my ipod
4. my little kitty nuggets
5. strong dance classes close by