There's always a First: Assisting Waacking Workshop!

This morning - and when I say morning I mean I woke up at 6AM... - I was asked by Apolonia Velasquez, co-head of Gadfly (amazing dancer, teacher, instructor, person, etc.!) to help assist in a Waacking workshop she was scheduled to do at Brampton. YAY!!!!!!!!!! She has unfortunately hurt her left shoulder last week (Feel better!), and needed someone to do the left side for her, and fortunate for me that I was given this insanely awesome opportunity. Really, you should see how big my grin is as I even write this (most of you will probably imagine it as you know I smile... a lot..)!

My visitor's pass (they spelled my name wrong.. ugh)

St. Augustine Secondary School (I believe that's what it was called) was a great host, and they have dedicated a lot of time and effort into their dance program at school. They have also had other super awesome instructors to teach workshops, including Pyro for popping and locking, and many more.

It was SO fun to assist Apolonia, it had gone surprisingly well and they were quite fast in picking up the drill and the style as well!! As for me, it was also beneficial because I was able to go slow and really watch my angles, and my technique, while trying to be a good assistant and not mess up because they were watching me and learning as well. And, I got to listen in on a bit of the history of Waacking from Apolonia which I never really knew (quite ashamed.. don't look at me like that!) so that was great, too!

All I needed: Water bobble, purse and my breakfast

It's now 11:15AM and my day has ONLY STARTED. Compared to waking up at 2PM yesterday doing nothing, I feel so accomplished already! But now... *drum roll please* NAP TIME!

Inspire Each Other,