The only reality competition show I’ve ever really gotten into is So You Think You Can Dance. I was a dancer all through my childhood — tap, jazz, ballet, gymnastics, baton — you name it, I did it. And some of it pretty well. So, when I watch that show, I often think about whether I would be able to do that stuff now if I gave it a try.
I now know the answer is a big fat clumsy NO.
My gym has a Hip Hop Live class, and I’d never been able to go before because of my work schedule. But now, my boss (me!) lets me take off early if I finish my work, so I went. A “Learn the Moves” segment started at 5, and the actual class (with a DJ and turntables and everything) was 5:30 to 6:30. Even though I was sure I’d catch right on, I went to the “Learn the Moves.” And I still sucked.
What happened? Has the soul with which I once danced left my body? Or is it that I grew up dancing with a bunch of other little white girls from the country, so in comparison I had some moves? I could Roger Rabbit and Hammer with the best of them! But tonight, I did not have much hip hoppy-ness at all. But, I got a great workout, so that counts for something. And I kind of learned how to crank that Souljia Boy (but I refuse to Superman that ho).
I wonder if I can find a tap class that’s not filled with five-year-old little blonde girls … shuffle STEP … shuffle STEP … shuffle BALLCHANGE shuffle STEP. Yeah, it’s all coming back to me now …
Tags: dance, ghfc, hip hop live, Kristen Seymour, souljia boy, workout
March 18, 2008 at 4:21 pm |
This cracked me up! I’m not sure if it’s because I think I still have moves (I remember roger-rabiting and hammering through a FEW recesses) or if it’s because I’m one of the white girls from the country who made you look like you did (and you DID!!!!). Glad to hear your boss is treating you well!
March 18, 2008 at 8:04 pm |
In my head I thnk I can dance too – so I am going to stay out of the gym dance classes. Thanks for the heads up…