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The title explains the process of figuring out my visa for Spain. I am applying for a non-lucrative visa, which will allow me to be in Spain for up to a year. This makes the most sense for me since I don’t have a remote job that allows me to travel and it is important for me to spend a good part of next year abroad since I will be in-between jobs. It is rare to have this opportunity, I might as well take advantage of it!
I have been taking a few body movement classes in LA at DancerU but have gone down the path of weekly privates to elevate my following skills. Last week I had a massive break-through and I am excited to see if what I learned can be implemented on the dance floor. I tend to hold a lot of tension in my arms, wrists, and hands, which makes it harder to understand a leads cues. And I often “guess” where a move is going vs just following. Following should be so EASY, right? It is literally JUST FOLLOWING!! But damn! I am having to rewire my brain! I don’t know why it is so darn tricky to just trust the lead and be patient and follow! What does this say about me from a psychology standpoint? They say dancing is like therapy and you can learn so much about yourself… does this mean that I have a hard time trusting?? And not being in charge and letting someone else make the decisions for the dance??? Er, life??? Is this why I am still single??? Lol! In reality, on Monday I experienced what it felt like to follow, be patient, and with the appropriate arm tension, it was SO much clearer on the signals! It felt HEAVENLY… so relaxing, so beautiful, so taken-care of, so perfect. I thank my friend and teacher from the bottom of my heart for helping me understand what the dance is suppose to feel like!
I am back to being in love with bachata. There is a joke that dancers fall in love multiple times a night, every time we have a good dance. I think I can appreciate this sentiment now! I want to fall in love every song I dance, to be taken on a beautifully choreographed journey where I can simply relax and enjoy. Maybe if follows fall in love multiple times a night in LA, when dancing in Spain it will be x 100? Here’s to hoping!