One of the challenges of being a female salsa instructor is that we instinctively know how to follow, but we have to learn how to lead. This has been a challenge for me & I've been reluctant to venture out on my own to really learn how to do it proficiently enough that I can actually teach it.
Over the weekend, I met a really amazing woman. She owns her own dance studio just up the street & teaches all of her own classes (even though she has a partner). So I asked if I could come to her classes - to watch & learn from her. She said I could, so I went to two of her classes last night & learned SO much! It rocked my world.
I'm thrilled because she said I could continue to come & learn from her - and I can lead other women (cuz they're usually short of men that particular class). I'm so grateful for her open spirit to help me out. What a gift!
Yea!! I'm so excited for you. :)
ReplyDeleteEm, that is such great news! I appreciate you being open to the good when it presents itself and for choosing what will really work for you. As a teacher, I'm delighted to see you spreading your wings and I think a woman mentor is such a great match.
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