I can relate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It seems the easiest thing to do is put the task off. But ultimately the deadline approaches, and we have to face the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was recently commissioned to create a virtual dance class as part of the Unique Movers program. A virtual dance class designed for all to experience the pure joy of moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I immediately said yes to the invitation but as the date approached, I thought, oh crap, what am I going to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I struggle with virtual learning and this Covid pandemic continues to be a wonderful opportunity to embrace and practice online learning. I\u2019ve witnessed the dance community create amazing virtual space for dance, but I had NO idea how this was going to happen for me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like so many times before I was starting with a blank canvas. Every show, book, article, dialogue etc. starts with an idea and the only way to make things happen is to START.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first adjustment needed was to my mindset. The inner dialogue was going crazy, and it wasn\u2019t good. \u201cI haven\u2019t been teaching dance class. Who would see this? What did I want to convey?\u201d So many questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I finally got an email with the date the video needed to be completed and I started twirling ideas around in my mind. For me, the process of creating anything starts long before I sit down to write, dance, or choreograph. I am busy creating in my mind throughout my daily activities, in the shower, in the gym, and while I am chanting etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On a mission to just get things done I said O.K., I can do this. I also reminded myself it did NOT have to be perfect, I just had to get it DONE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An imperfect finished product creates much more value than an overthought, un-completed project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I went back into teacher mode. Since I don\u2019t drive and getting to an actual studio is a challenge, I decided to just record a pandemic-friendly living room class. After all, we are still doing a lot of this until things can safely open again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A few interesting things happened. I clicked back into that part of myself that simply knows how to teach a dance class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once my anxiety was out of the way and I was in \u2018Go\u2019 mode I became more confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I found a song I liked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I set up my phone to film with a ring light. I moved my dining room table, and I instantly had my own home studio space. The initial take was rough but as I got going, the groove started. I realized the first song I picked was not the best choice, so I found a better fit for this assignment. (Take note we can change things mid-stream).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It took a few tries, but my experience and insight came flooding in and I got going. I was able to incorporate my own physical limitations as part of the process. I encouraged my potential viewers to do what feels good and If they miss a step, as I did a couple of times, to just keep dancing until they picked the choreography back up (good life advice, miss a step, just keep going until you get back in your groove.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I had completed the video at exactly the requested time. I did do some editing for flow but did not cut any content. By the time I pressed \u2018send\u2019 I had a true sense of accomplishment. I had spent some mental angst over this process when I was asked to participate. I thought me? How? Why? I don\u2019t have a studio or any dancers at my access\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kind of overthinking it, don\u2019t you agree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The moral of the story for me: Trust my life, trust my ability and capacity, trust my mission, basically trust myself minus the self-judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, I still prefer teaching live in person with actual students, but we are ALL adapting to the moment. It felt great to simply do what I do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On April 11th check out @uniquemoversdance on IG for a series of amazing workshops for lovers of all movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the meantime:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Dance Because You Can\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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