pink tights make you stronger
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On Wednesday, the majority of us beginners in ballet class felt a little sluggish and therefore the instructor didn't work us as hard, but I found myself crashing when I arrived home (around 11 AM!) and napping for a solid two hours. Afterward, I had a difficult time getting out of bed because I felt a little stiff. My friend Carrie warned me that ballet class is hard, but I didn't think it would make me feel old. I have to tell myself that I willingly signed up for this class, hoping that I would boost both my brainpower and grace.
That being said, I actually do enjoy my ballet class, although having it four times a week is obviously taxing my body. I'm having fun and laughing at myself, especially when I lose my balance or when I have to chassé across the floor. (Apparently my knees don't like to bend.) Also, I've had to readjust my sense of rhythm.
Ballet dancers have a different concept of time, which I somewhat knew before taking this class. (Stories of how dancers interpret time c…
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