La Danza Classica (Classical Dance)
When I got to Italy my host family asked me about my interest in sports.
I talked about my four main sports, which are dance, archery, running and soccer/football.
They were very happy to tell me that there is a dance academy down the road run by nuns.
My host mom got in contact and asked if there was a way to try out a class before taking it/ paying for it.
And it turns out they had a whole week dedicated to that.
I talked about my four main sports, which are dance, archery, running and soccer/football.
They were very happy to tell me that there is a dance academy down the road run by nuns.
My host mom got in contact and asked if there was a way to try out a class before taking it/ paying for it.
And it turns out they had a whole week dedicated to that.
So I met the teacher for the day, Francesca and her daughter, Giulia. I took all the classes that Giulia took
because they kindly let me try them all out, also they both speak a bit of English so it was easy for us to
talk. I took a ballet, modern and a stretching class. I enjoyed them all, but I already knew that this year
I wanted to be focusing on ballet. I filled in the paperwork and paid for the month of October. I would
start after the Italy tour.
because they kindly let me try them all out, also they both speak a bit of English so it was easy for us to
talk. I took a ballet, modern and a stretching class. I enjoyed them all, but I already knew that this year
I wanted to be focusing on ballet. I filled in the paperwork and paid for the month of October. I would
start after the Italy tour.
I showed up to my first class a couple weeks later and already I had a feeling this going to go great.
My new teacher, Silvia also speaks a bit of English so she could set me up with new dance clothes and
shoes. When it was time for class to start and I realized that I may have managed to sign up for
competitive ballet compared to just a class for anyone to join. Alright, I was thinking, no problem I got
this. So far this month I have proven to myself that I really do. I already have seen a major improvement
in myself as a dancer and that’s exactly what I wanted. Also for our jumping exercises, I have them down
perfectly, I feel pretty proud about that.
My new teacher, Silvia also speaks a bit of English so she could set me up with new dance clothes and
shoes. When it was time for class to start and I realized that I may have managed to sign up for
competitive ballet compared to just a class for anyone to join. Alright, I was thinking, no problem I got
this. So far this month I have proven to myself that I really do. I already have seen a major improvement
in myself as a dancer and that’s exactly what I wanted. Also for our jumping exercises, I have them down
perfectly, I feel pretty proud about that.
Once in a while in the changeroom, yes I find it hard. None of the girls speak English so we have a barrier
to cross, also they have been dancing together for years and I show up. Although through the month I
have put myself out there more, offering smiles and ciao’s where I can. At a lesson not too long ago a girl
gave me a high five once we finished an across the room exercises together. She was proud of us and that
felt great. All my improvement will take time and I acknowledge that 100%. I am excited to continue to
dance with these girls and possibly make some new friends soon with my Italian getting better.
to cross, also they have been dancing together for years and I show up. Although through the month I
have put myself out there more, offering smiles and ciao’s where I can. At a lesson not too long ago a girl
gave me a high five once we finished an across the room exercises together. She was proud of us and that
felt great. All my improvement will take time and I acknowledge that 100%. I am excited to continue to
dance with these girls and possibly make some new friends soon with my Italian getting better.
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