Sadly, I am taking a hiatus from ballet until the fall. I didn't write about this previously, but I had some meniscus and other knee problems in my left leg. My left leg gives me trouble in a lot of physical activities; it's one of the reasons why I no longer run. I've casually asked some dancers and podiatrists for their opinion, and apparently my left leg turns in at the knee and my alignment is all wonky. The turn out required in ballet creates additional torque, which is what creates the pain. The pain coincided with my ballet teacher taking a break from teaching for the summer because she just was ordained as a Episcopal priest, and so I decided to take break as well.
Anyway! This does leave me with time to do other things, although not nearly enough time. I definitely want to take modern at Mark Morris (I think I will take my first class this Wednesday evening!) and do more circus arts, especially aerial silks. My grandmother, a tai-chi master, advises that I take that up as well and I found free classes in Bryant Park on Tuesday mornings. And, speaking of martial arts, I have some vouchers for Budokan classes I have to use. I also noticed that a capoeira center opened up near my boyfriends apartment and am very curious about it. Capoeira is a blend of martial arts, dance and music; doesn't it look nifty?
What are your summer projects?
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