Recently I was reflecting on my circle of Denver dancer friends, and how I experienced a new type of friendship for the first time in my life. In the past I had childhood friends, neighbor friends, high school friends, college friends, my boyfriend's friends, work friends, roommates, grad degree friends, etc. This past year, however, I made friends through a common bond. I started dancing regularly. Mondays was Afro-Cuban, Thursdays was Afro-Caribe, Saturdays was African. I also dabbled in Salsa, Contemporary African, Ballet and Flamenco. Dancing makes me happier than almost anything on earth. It was at those dance classes, and with those dance teachers, that I developed some of my strongest friendship bonds.... Not to discount any of my other friends! To all my family and friends, I LOVE you. I am so grateful to have you in my life, and for all of your love and support.
It's been so long since I've blogged, and I have so many more ideas, memories, and stories to share. Yet in honor of my dancer friends, and because this video is just that great, I am posting the going away gift that my beloved teacher and friend Eulanda made for me. Thank you Eulanda, for inspiring me, challenging me, teaching me, and for creating this awesome video!
Oh, I really want to see the video! It sounds like all the dancing was pretty amazing. I can't wait to here how you continue in Africa, and hear about how your life unfolds there.
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