Time for an update

I figured it was about time.

Several experiences in the past few days - all related to dancing of course.

The club - I went to a club called Studio Candy on Tuesday to watch Riu perform locking. Before the showcase started Studio Candy was just a regular club, or at least that's what I thought it would be. Upon arriving at the dance floor the first thing that I noticed was 1)hardly anyone was dancing and 2)the only people dancing were guys (opposite of SF) 3) Everyone (aka the guys) who was dancing was a dancer. The other night when we were having dinner with Nari (the groove/part of C4 - Japan BOTY top 4) he was telling us that in Japan only dancers danced in clubs. Everyone else just watches and is too shy to dance themselves. Studio Candy confirmed this.

Of course I was the exception to that rule as I busted out my embarrassing American-esque club dance moves (aka the step touch - watching Wongfu In Da Club) and sang along to "From the window... to the wall!" Later during the showcase I realized that those girls, who were watching from the edges of the dance floor, were actually really good dancers. This confused me to no end - if you are so good at dancing why not let loose on the dance floor? Still no answer.

The Train Station - The Namba train station (check youtube, there's a vid of Mortal Kombat dancing there) has a 'dance god shrine' or something of that sort. A lot of dancers gather during all times of day exhibiting all styles - breakers, lockers, hiphoppers, poppers, para para dancers, aerobics people, and stalkers (not a style of dance, but they're quite persistant). In the open area there are reflective surfaces everywhere, pillars, polished walls, mirrors, and a giant ball in the middle. It's a great place to just practice and do your own thing.

As Y and I were walking out of the OCAT area (the dance area) two women approached us and asked where we were sore. I said, hesitantly, that my left foot was somewhat sore. Eagerly she went down on her knees and placed her hands on either side of my foot without actually touching it. She then proceeded to concentrate on, what, I'm not sure. Strangely enough I felt a buzzing sensation in my foot - placebo effect? Her parting message was that "everyone has this power". Yet another mystery left unsolved.

Dance instructors - Ok, I know this isn't really an event, but it has really started to hit me how crazy good these instructors are. I've taken 3 classes from Gucchon in as many days. If you youtube him he's ridiculous. I haven't gotten any better at popping my stomach or lower abs, he probably just thinks I am a stalker. I am ok with that. Tepo I've already mentioned (raved about). He won an all Japan breaking contest lately and yet he can patiently explain why I am doing an air baby incorrectly. Nari who I also mentioned earlier is an inspiration. Kei, Gucchon's popping partner who is opposite of Gucchon in every way - short hair vs looong hair, centered and solid core vs lots and lots of waves and rolls. Hilty and Bosch are actually not as great teachers as the other people I've mentioned but that's most likely due to the fact that their classes have 6 bazillion people filling them up each day. Also, Jin (the blond one in H&B) looks like Justin Timberlake. Crazies.

I'll post up videos some time soon, promise promise!!!

Dance Delight is tomorrow. Sweet!

Wow, this internet cafe computer won't let me put brs in my post. jfaoiejfaslkjdfhkajsdfh;a;kd