so ...
today i went to an African Dance Class (outside of my actual one at Spelman on tuesdays and thursdays) . i have never seen so many backs arched & knees jumping in my life. so many drums making so much noise and so much positive energy in the room . it was uplifting to say the least . i know i sound cheesy, but ironically that African dance class was one of the realest things i have seen so far since ive been in Atlanta . little girls doing the dances, mothers holding their newborns, and free movement . instead of hips and pelvis looking 'raunchy'...it looked graceful & strong .
i realized also that everyone is a rockstar in their own arena . when i see ladies and dudes with dreads and lappa wraps i think, "eh, chill thee hell out" lol . but in that 'arena'...they were the popular kids ...they were the hot shxt. & rightfully so . that's their sanctuary where they can be appreciated for their skills . even though i dont rock beads, sea shells and trailmix in my hair, i really did connect to something in that class . shooot, f*ck a ballet class, African dance is no joke . lol ...much respect .
by the way, i learned how to move my hips in a whole new way . ;] haha ! pau'pin lol
chow !!
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