Last night I tried out a new gym class with my officemate. She goes to "body jam" quite often and loves it, so I figured I would give it a try. I think it is safe to say that I did not miss my calling of being a professional back-up dancer.
The class had two 30 minute "routines" which you slowly learned the steps to, leading up to a final combination. The footwork seemed easy enough when we did each part slowly, but as soon as we had to do it to the beat, I was hopelessly lost. I ended up just kind of jumping up and down, moving my feet in the right general direction, while flailing my arms not unlike a chicken. But its ok, I had a blast! The second routine was hip hop and involved a lot of "booty bumps" which were fun and my abs are feeling it! It was a class full of 25 white girls dancing, well, like white girls.
I only burned about 300 calories in the hour but I'd definitely go back again! I love to dance, even though I know I am quite terrible at it. If nothing else, the class made me more appreciative of the fact that dance floors out in DC are usually shrouded in darkness!
Maybe you should have a few drinks before you go next time. ;)
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