Dancing Then Walking

I realize I'm not getting nearly enough cardio in my dance workout.  Don't get me wrong, belly dancing can be very aerobic if you have enough room to do floor work, traveling steps and combinations. But I just don't have the space right now to do any of those things.

Since it's a beautiful day out, I decided to take a long walk after I did my step work.  Walking with a camera in hand is always much more fun.

Today I got Re-inspired by Richard Simmons

Day 11

Day 8

Richard Simmons was on Ellen today and he is 63 and looks fab.  So he's still teaching fitness at 63 and I'm ten years younger. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTxkxG3DF4k

Mile Square Park Day 9

Day 10

Photos from Day 8, 9, 10, and 11

Dancing with babe in arms. Day 7

I met my grandson for the first time. I was keeping him busy so mom could eat lunch.  I was on a heated patio at Patillo's doing a little belly dancing with my grandson in my arms.  No photos of that though.  You'll just have to take my word for it. I do have photos of my grandson coming soon though. They are still in the camera and it's late.

Day Five and Six

Yesterday I worked on hand rolls from Nika's video.  Then today I did a bit of improv, make a wee video, and then my boyfriend came out to grind some arrows.  I wasn't particularly keen on practicing in front of him so that was it for the day.

Day 4

Today I did some stretches on my bed.  The front of my thighs sure are tight.

Then I practiced my diamond hip step, shimmies in place, arm and hand undulations, and shoulder stretches. I hope to regain some of my flexibility.

Day 3

Another cold windy day. Once the rain stopped I tried my best to dance on the patio. When we get a break in the weather I'll need to make me some space to dance somewhere, somehow.

To help myself stay motivated, I bought some belly dance attire on line today for my birthday. It won't be here for a few weeks but now I have something to look forward to.

Veil Dance

New Year's Day 2011

My goal this year is to belly dance every day. So on New Year's Day I got off to a good start, but today was dark, rainy and cold. I finally got myself out there about 5 PM and did some veil work on the porch. I miss having a dance studio.  This isn't going to be any fun unless I find an indoor place to dance for the rest of the winter.

Day two...cold and wet.