my very first zumba class

I went to my first Zumba class with Loren and Carina this weekend and a few things have become really obvious.

I'm out of shape.
All the dance skills I had from years of ballet and jazz - totally nonexistent now.
I was way more comfortable with my body as teenager.

Funny how that happens, right? I always hear women talking about feeling more comfortable in their own skin as they get older.  Not me though.  I was most comfortable in my late teens.  I remember just being able to dance without a bit of self-consciousness (I also remember my younger self's fast metabolism - wouldn't mind getting that back too!).

I think that's what struck me the most about watching the instructor.  She was completely into the choreography.  High energy, no inhibitions.  I can see why her class is so popular.  But as I watched her dance, I kept thinking - I used to be able to move like that! Okay, maybe not exactly like that but close enough.  Carina and I were saying that we needed to get our groove back.  Which sounds silly but that's exactly what it felt like after the class.  I'm not sure if I love Zumba yet (because I still feel awkward) but it's definitely something I can see myself really enjoying as time goes on.

I'll let you know how class #2 goes (whenever that may be!).