I just got back from seeing The Beatles LOVE Cirque du Soleil show at the Mirage with my mom and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. It brought together two of my most favorite things in the world: The Beatles and dancing.Â
One of the things that used to keep me in shape was dancing. In high school, I was on the Poms squad and Orchesis. I was dancing at least 8 hours a week and I loved (almost) every minute of it. I especially loved choreographing and watching my ideas come to life through others movement.
Last year I was on a dance team, but unfortunately I couldn’t try out this year because it interfered with my job at The Daily Illini too much. I was really sad to give up something that meant so much to me. Watching the Cirque du Soleil performers tonight reminded me how much I love to dance. It looked like they were all enjoying themselves so much.
Dancing is such a fun way to get a great work out, while also allowing for creativity. When I get back from Las Vegas, I’m definitely going to start dancing again. After cardio, I’m going to use the fitness rooms at the gym to stretch, choreograph combinations, practice technique and really get back into dance.
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Singing Beatles songs for the rest of the week,
Samantha