Showtime!

As some of you may or may not know, I've been taking Flamenco classes for about the last 5 months. After a tango class during our trip to Argentina, I was reminded of my long unfulfilled dream to be a dancer. I'll be the first to admit, I'm a better teacher than I am a dancer, but I thought-What the heck! You only live once! :) So, I signed up for classes. What I lack in natural talent, I made up for with a willingness to do 'homework'-namely to doggedly practice almost daily after work in an empty classroom. :) I was somewhat concerned because I had never taken a dance class ever before and because I hate high heel shoes. :( But I was determined!

This past Saturday, my class (yes, that includes me) performed at our biannual Flamenco Show. It was a great experience and I'm glad I stuck it out. To gimps everywhere, I say....yes, you can! :P

Thank you to my darling husband for supporting me through all this! The above photo is courtesy of William. We had a pre-show photo shoot for prosperity's sake. :)

Posing backstage in the dressing room

Getting all gussied up.

Practicing backstage.
We all helped each other learn the steps and practice the choreography.

Our teacher and another group during the dress rehearsal. She is a force of nature. Over 10 groups performed and they all presented a different style of dance...all choreographed and taught by our teacher. The student show is something she organizes (in addition to her classes and private shows) twice a year. It wasn't sure I'd be up to performing, but my teacher whipped me into shape!

My classmates and I. We studied together for almost 5 months, completed 3 classes together, and practiced outside of class in the days leading up to the show. This was a very dedicated group. We also look damn fine! We all embraced our inner Flamenco dancer...red flowers, chandelier earrings, polka dots and all! Thank you, ladies!!

Thank you also to the friends that came out and supported me!