tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post1201302295060954684..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Dancing (Dis)AbilititesTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-69388847382308529712010-09-15T02:58:08.129-07:002010-09-15T02:58:08.129-07:00@ Old Kitty, your'e right - she didn't car...@ Old Kitty, your'e right - she didn't care. But that was because she didn't know. Did you ever see the whole show? A clip of her gets around. Later, when she's walking down the street, people behind her mock her dance behind her back.<br /><br />At the wedding in August, my son did one of his easier ballroom dances with me. He was good.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-20252799294222075042010-09-15T02:46:54.773-07:002010-09-15T02:46:54.773-07:00Oh Theresa Milstein!! Big big hugs to you!! I'...Oh Theresa Milstein!! Big big hugs to you!! I'm still laughing at the Seinfeld clip - LOL!!!! But ya know - it's not that Elaine's dancing is quirky - it's more she didn't care, was the first to go on the dancefloor, didn't look for a partner and just did her own thang!!!! Well good for her!! :-) I'd be very proud to be compared to her here! :-) Ok, maybe not the hair. LOL!<br /><br />I love that your beautiful children are given the opportunity to experience dance! Maybe they could teach their mum and dad a new step or two!<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-47773854385629332632010-09-14T11:16:55.007-07:002010-09-14T11:16:55.007-07:00@ Talei, my youngest is 8 and still has no inhibit...@ Talei, my youngest is 8 and still has no inhibitions when it comes to dancing. I can't remember ever feeling like that. I must've. <br /><br />I've loved dancing with my kids too.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-20702261778289299282010-09-14T10:07:16.054-07:002010-09-14T10:07:16.054-07:00Oh lovely post Theresa, great pics too.
Dancing...Oh lovely post Theresa, great pics too. <br /><br />Dancing is such a great release from everything. At the moment, I love watching my little 4yr old dance, no inhibitions and I have to join him. Its alot of fun!Taleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317577935549931974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-10254192711248857152010-09-14T03:08:06.499-07:002010-09-14T03:08:06.499-07:00@ Neurotic Workaholic, your'e right - our danc...@ Neurotic Workaholic, your'e right - our dancing attitudes could be applied to other part of life. <br /><br />That's great your'e taking classes. I used to feel self-conscious in martial arts classes, but then I realized I wasn't the only one who struggled.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-64285374173980167612010-09-13T21:09:22.965-07:002010-09-13T21:09:22.965-07:00You have a great attitude towards dancing. I think...You have a great attitude towards dancing. I think it could be applied to several other aspects of life too. <br />I used to be self-conscious about dancing, but then I started taking classes. It's fun when I'm not the only one making mistakes.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-75145582694787658402010-09-13T16:56:48.302-07:002010-09-13T16:56:48.302-07:00@ Kathleen, you shouldn't act goofy. The pers...@ Kathleen, you shouldn't act goofy. The person you were dancing with was serious, and you both danced great. <br /><br />Glad you liked the quote.<br /><br />@ Helen, NOBODY dances that bad! My husband watched the video on this post, and told me I didn't dance that bad either. Umm... thanks?<br /><br />@ Vatche, I like your attitude. Yes, why not? I'll try to write like no one is reading and dance like no one is watching.<br /><br />@ Words A Day, you sound like a girl in those makeover movies. I guess you got over all your awkwardness evidenced by your blog and Facebook profile pictures.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-37265326782357129652010-09-13T15:27:08.163-07:002010-09-13T15:27:08.163-07:00Beautiful photos Theresa! Glad you found your inne...Beautiful photos Theresa! Glad you found your inner dancer - what made me self conscious?! My freckles..oh yes, and my cows lick, and my buck teeth...then came pimples. Oh! but before them, came industrial strength glasses... of course there was also the added bonus of puppy fat to wrap it all up in! I fixed one with braces...the rest with a thick coating of panstick !!(then, not now!) I suppose I just got used to myself really! (And got contact lens!)Words A Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423263654771820182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-48572511843586191672010-09-13T15:19:17.369-07:002010-09-13T15:19:17.369-07:00I used to be shy about everything, including danci...I used to be shy about everything, including dancing. Now, my friends tell me that I am a "social butterfly" and that I dance well. It's funny how much can change in a few years. <br /><br />I never thought I would be able to get out of that turtle shell, but I finally did. What was it that made me step outside? The question, "Why not?" and the idea that no one really cares! I am here, on this planet we call Earth, to enjoy my life and have fun!<br /><br />Write on and dance like no one's watching!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-73945422028711206412010-09-13T15:17:48.839-07:002010-09-13T15:17:48.839-07:00That video was soooo funny. I hope I never looked ...That video was soooo funny. I hope I never looked like that, but can't be positive since I've never seen a video of me dancing. <br /><br />The pictures of your kids are very sweet.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-54221206761148106382010-09-13T11:58:44.842-07:002010-09-13T11:58:44.842-07:00Theresa - I LOVE the quote at the end! I can only...Theresa - I LOVE the quote at the end! I can only really express myself dancing when I feel like no one's watching & I'm in the moment; once I'm aware of being watched, I act goofy because I feel self conscious (plus it's fun to be silly).<br /><br />I'm so impressed by your writing & that you're confident enough to share it. Writing isn't something I'm good at & I'm not motivated enough to try! I'd love to take a cooking class, though - something you also just somehow know how to do exceedingly well :)kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027754898527340522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-14386026840050319342010-09-13T11:13:28.984-07:002010-09-13T11:13:28.984-07:00@ Aubrie, 9 years? You must be nice and graceful....@ Aubrie, 9 years? You must be nice and graceful.<br /><br />I did dance, I'm just not very good at it. But then it seems like more than 90% of my comments don't feel confidence dancing either.<br /><br />@ Slamdunk, it's good you practiced. My husband and I only did the obligatory dances and the last obligatory New York song "New York, New York". I spend more time on the dance floor now.<br /><br />@ Julie, I try to ignore my self-consciousness and have a great time too.<br /><br />@ Elana, I'll sing and dance for my students (well, not as a sub) to make them laugh. Your students must love you more than mine loved me because nobody has ever called me good!<br /><br />@ You can call me Ant, I think it's great you're taking dance lessons. I've tried yoga, martial arts, and soon I'll take cooking classes, but I haven't wanted to take dance lessons. Those ones in gym were enough!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-84492980995132769172010-09-13T11:00:22.159-07:002010-09-13T11:00:22.159-07:00Well, I hear you on that bad dancer part :) I too ...Well, I hear you on that bad dancer part :) I too wanted to take ballet when I was little, and instead, I played softball and soccer. My daughter is almost 2 and I plan on putting her in ballet when she gets old enough. In the meantime, i've enrolled myself in adult ballet classes once a week, and I LOVE it, though I am terrible :)You can call me Ant.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14503485634982702237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-63298746906656573522010-09-13T09:59:47.607-07:002010-09-13T09:59:47.607-07:00I don't dance well. I don't sing well. I d...I don't dance well. I don't sing well. I do both at school, in front of my students. They say I'm good, but I think it's just because they like me. And I'm not self-conscious about it, so they think I think I'm good. It's funny.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-4234181023488026762010-09-13T09:51:57.815-07:002010-09-13T09:51:57.815-07:00Good for you for giving your children an opportuni...Good for you for giving your children an opportunity for something so cathartic and enjoyable :) I have two left feet myself, but have been known on occasion - with lots of poking and bullying, particularly at weddings - to get on that dance floor. I always have a great time!Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-49125478038724746252010-09-13T09:31:13.446-07:002010-09-13T09:31:13.446-07:00I am with you Theresa. I remember well the Elaine...I am with you Theresa. I remember well the Elaine dancing episode, and my own painful practicing alone every night in preparation for our wedding dance. <br /><br />I did not embarrass myself that wedding night, but I don't think I have danced since--and the world is a much better place because of it.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-81140862284136346412010-09-13T08:02:27.581-07:002010-09-13T08:02:27.581-07:00That's so great both of your children have tak...That's so great both of your children have taken dancing lessons! I took ballet for 9 years. It's such a great activity for kids. <br /><br />:)<br /><br />Don't worry about not dancing at the wedding! Dancing isn't the only way to enjoy yourself.Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-47645624778928472010-09-13T07:24:34.162-07:002010-09-13T07:24:34.162-07:00@ Surfie, I'm sorry you never got to dance. W...@ Surfie, I'm sorry you never got to dance. Would you take lessons now?<br /><br />I'm not interested in this point in time. Though I was dumb not to pay better attention when my fifth-graders took ballroom dancing. I'd at least know how to ballroom dance by now!<br /><br />@ Elena, I'm sorry your daughter is unable to dance.<br /><br />I have this six-word memoir for you:<br /><br />"Dancing naked in my empty nest." - Tammy Raye Wilson<br /><br />@ Slushpile Slut, spaz on. Here's a memoir for you:<br /><br />"Dancing alone; pleased while others grimace." - Natasha J. ReedTheresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-31748017165461184932010-09-13T07:00:29.149-07:002010-09-13T07:00:29.149-07:00Great post Theresa!! Glad to hear you're danci...Great post Theresa!! Glad to hear you're dancing! That Seinfeld clip was too funny! I love dancing, I do it about 3x a week in my kitchen and my nickname is SpAz for a reason :)....Dance. On.angelarenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639436719051155045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-21038287006379378422010-09-13T06:31:38.762-07:002010-09-13T06:31:38.762-07:00I love to dance and hate that I no longer do. When...I love to dance and hate that I no longer do. When I was young I didn't feel self conscious but overweight, I do now. I still dance when no one's looking, when I'm alone in the house. My daughter has spied me a couple of times and said I look like Elaine too! Haha! <br /><br />I feel bad for my daughter because she doesn't dance. When she was young she wanted to be a ballerina but then she was diagnosed with a medical condition that made that dream disappear. She says the only dances they do nowadays are "ghetto grinds" which she wants no part of. It was sooooo different when I was her age.Elena DeRosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070488432007287857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-80872486473723883282010-09-13T06:19:22.465-07:002010-09-13T06:19:22.465-07:00I can't dance either, and while I never asked ...I can't dance either, and while I never asked for dance lessons when I was a kid (no way would I have gotten them even if I had), I often wish I had been able to take them. I would love to be able to dance. I love watching dance shows, dance movies, dance competitions, etc. And I would take dance classes now in a heartbeat if my husband would take them with me. I'd love to learn ballroom dancing and the Shag. *sighs longingly*Surfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669534977712083199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-13603682406616747522010-09-13T03:29:23.916-07:002010-09-13T03:29:23.916-07:00@ Hilary, it's nice to know I'm not the on...@ Hilary, it's nice to know I'm not the only one who feels less than competent on the dance floor. If we all feel that way, maybe nobody really is looking!<br /><br />You take care too.<br /><br />@ Brigid, your'e right - writers are observers. But living helps us have more to write about. <br /><br />Thanks for calling my family elegant. We'll have to take more shots dressed up, from the back, viewing The Capitol.<br /><br />@ Talli, it's nice to hear about another person who isn't confident about dancing. I'm not alone!<br /><br />I think my husband doesn't like to dance as much as I do.<br /><br />@ Barbara, I see people who just enjoy dancing, without worrying what they look like. I try to share their confidence now. Yes, no mirrors help!<br /><br />@ Alesa, I think every child should take ballet, though most boys don't want to. If my son had wanted to, I would've signed him up. Ballet was on a long list of things he didn't want to do. He was excellent at gymnastics, but didn't love it. Now he gets balance and strength in Taekwondo.<br /><br />Maybe TKD even helped him when he took ballroom dancing.<br /><br />I've definitely noticed an improvement in grace with my daughter. <br /><br />As for me, the writhing and bopping even makes me self-conscious. <br /><br />Your attitude always impresses me.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-59493474611569039522010-09-13T03:21:30.428-07:002010-09-13T03:21:30.428-07:00@ Tiffany, I like the quotes too. I just read Mor...@ Tiffany, I like the quotes too. I just read More Six-Word Memoirs. Now I want to read others.<br /><br />It's good to know I'm not the only spaz on the dance floor!<br /><br />@ Christine, the book had so many good dance quotes, it was hard to choose.<br /><br />I guess my self-esteem issues creep up in other aspects of my life too. Maybe if I'm conquering my dancing demons, it means I'm making progress in other areas as well.<br /><br />@ The Words Crafter, I suffer from anxiety attacks too, but they're caused by internal stress rather than situational.<br /><br />I've thought we were related too.<br /><br />I'm sorry you had a teacher who humiliated you. I just hate knowing there are teachers like that.<br /><br />@ Lenny, thanks for the pep talk and the laugh. I think it's way better to go through life not worrying what other people think. Don't lost that, Lenny!<br /><br />@ Missed Periods, I thought it might be fun to do something with six words on this blog. Do you ever do six-word memoirs in your class?<br /><br />I was lucky to have a picture from behind. My sister must've taken it. Too bad (the back of) my son wasn't in it too.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-71795421991840808682010-09-13T02:30:54.242-07:002010-09-13T02:30:54.242-07:00Circumstance and, perhaps, innate personal tendenc...Circumstance and, perhaps, innate personal tendencies made it so that I was always the outsider as a child. <br />Perhaps very early on I may have desired to conform, but I quickly learned that being anything other than myself made me unhappy, so I learned to walk my own path and to do things my way. <br />Sometimes, some peoples' paths overlap mine and we walk together for a while, those are people I share love with. <br />I suppose we learn to be ourselves by living, learning, and trial/error (three facets of the same thing perhaps?)... At least, that was the case for me.Avohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15808959359850145003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-71267025293548306342010-09-13T02:13:22.109-07:002010-09-13T02:13:22.109-07:00It's great that your two younguns got an early...It's great that your two younguns got an early start on actual dancing, basic ballet skills especially... Ballet training is a life changer. Done to any significant level, it leaves long lasting patterns on how people relate to and use their bodies. I've observed this repeatedly in adults whilst teaching physical activities. <br /><br />And basic ball room skills will definitely prove an advantage on a social level. : j<br />-<br />On a side note, I'm no wonder dancer but I now a few basic steps, but most weddings I've been to, there wasn't any actual dancing music to dance to. Just overloud pop/rock stuff that people vaguely writhe and bop to. They seem to have be having while they do it... I reckon that's the main thing. Sounds like there's where you're at on your dancing journey. : jAvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15808959359850145003noreply@blogger.com