I researched dance classes after relocating to a new state. I’d been rehearsing with an African dance troupe for several months. I wanted to continue dancing even if I had to pay for classes rather than be a part of a performance group.
Just as I’d feared, not only were there no African dance classes, the vast majority of the offered dance classes were geared toward children and young adults. The first and perhaps only adult dance classes I found were pole fitness classes. I didn’t bother researching ballroom classes since COVID’s made a comeback. Now Monkeypox is making a run.
I’d always heard that pole dancing was good for both strength and flexibility. I started out with a style of dance class that could be best described as “backup dancer moves,” followed by level one pole dancing lessons. Next week, I’ll check out both “chair dancing” and “beginning aerial hammock.” The class names alone make me happy that I’ve found this studio.
I’m just fortunate I have something to get me out of the house that’s a form of exercise because my parents’ house is full of good, healthy food along with damn-near addicting unhealthy snacks. I’m eating too much of both for my full-time desk job. Even though I have a standing desk, it’s not a treadmill desk. That’ll be next.