The Pink Tutu

As many of you may know, and some of you may not, in addition to my full time job, I have taken up working at the Soapmarket www.soapmarketonline.com in Red Bank on the weekends.  It's really not like work at all, more fun helping people pick out fun gifts. soaps & lotion.  Well, while working there I met a woman who teaches at the local dance studio.  I have wanted for some time to take up dance, as I am so NOT graceful & always have been so jealous of all the teeny tiny dancer bodies I see on some of these Dancing with the Stars people.  Plus, I enjoy any kind of exercise that is disguised to not look like exercise.  That's the reason that I took up tennis so many years ago....it's exercise hidden behind cute outfits & cool oversized racquets.

Well, after checking out the website......www.theacademyredbank.com I have to sign up for their classes!  Sadly, I didn't see anyone wearing tutus, but I do see that they have a dress code.  I am all for that & my hair is soooo long (aka no time for a haircut) it will totally fit into one of those fancy ballerina buns!  I really hope that the leotards have a tummy tucker girdle or something, as this 38 year old body is sooo not ballerina friendly.

But seriously, I think taking up dance in the off season (winter) will help me stay motivated & keep me geared up to start training in the Spring.  I have to figure out something otherwise, it's going to be like starting from zero all over again & that would be bad.  I hope they make a tutu in my size!