Dance, math, music....I think these could all be classified as universal languages - no matter where you go, steps, numbers and music notes generally do not vary.
Last night I had my first private Italian Latin dance lesson. It was truly more than I could have ever hoped for. I learned 5 or 6 new things - related to technique, in addition to new moves - in 45 minutes. That's more than I learned during last semester (granted I was teaching the ballroom lessons 95% of the time...).
I'm so excited and happy! Two months without dance is no way to live! I will be taking private lessons every week for the rest of the semester - or at least that is my goal (wish I had a job to replenish my poor bank account!). I hope to return to Ithaca a much-improved dancer. :)
In terms of language, Davide, the teacher, did not speak any English. One of the ladies that had a lesson before me interpreted for the first 15 minutes or so of my lesson before she had to leave. Afterwards, we were on our own....and that was okay. As I said, dance is definitely a universal language. With an International syllabus of recognized moves, it was much easier to communicate, because "Natural top" is the same move no matter where in the world you are. Davide ended up speaking Italian while showing me what I should be doing - stepping on the outside of my foot for a spiral, tucking in my butt, making sure my thighs stayed together, etc. It was not at all frustrating, and he didn't seem to be frustrated either. But, it would be nice if I could eventually get to the point where I understand some of the things he is saying in Italian. Guess I have 11 more weeks to work on that. :)
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On another note, today has been the MOST beautiful, sunniest, warmest day since I arrived in Siena. I went out and laid in the Piazza with some other girls from IES. Definitely felt great to soak up some Vitamin D. I plan on trying to get out there a few times a week, since I seem to be the poster-girl for being WHITE. Goodness.
And....Mom and Dad are officially NOT coming due to the fact that Mom broke her ankle a little over a week ago. Disappointing, but life throws you curves - you just have to go with it.
Off to make dinner....Ciao!
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