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The Comeback

By patriciasteffyauthorJuly 16, 2014Blog, DiLA Blog, Lifestyleballet, body image, dance class, exercise in middle age, jazz class, Los Angeles, middle age, relearning your body, Starting Over

Much to the surprise of everyone around me, though probably even more of a surprise to myself, right after writing Stalling Tactics, I went back to dance class. In fact, I’ve been to three now—only missing one when other commitments and a deadline got in the way. I suppose it isn’t really accurate to say

Sacrificing Something I Never Wanted to Lose

By patriciasteffyauthorAugust 19, 20132 commentsBlog, DiLA Blog, Uncategorizedballet, Can't fit into my dance clothes, character shoes, dance, Dance Documentaries are Addicting, dance shoes, Every Little Step, importance of now, jazz, modern, music and body connection, performance, pointe shoes, Russian Ballerinas, Theater

I want to dance again. I say this fully feeling my knees aching from a normal day’s walking and knowing that I haven’t been in class in years. I’m old. I’m not in shape to dance. My right foot seems to cramp when I stand up after sitting for too long. And yet, the urge