I’m not even kidding.
It’s not like I can really even dance that well.
I’m a Biracial girl (and proud of it!) and I got some of dad’s rhythm. Lord knows, my mom has no rhythm at all. And she will be the first to admit it. Although, they are taking ballroom dancing classes and are doing pretty good.
I took ballet lessons when I was younger. There are pictures floating around my house of me in a bright red tutu, with sequins around the edges, curly brown locks pulled back into a bun, bright red lipstick on my lips and rosy pink cheeks.
When I was in junior high, I did a group dance with a few other friends to Mary, Mary – Shackles. Don’t think for one second that I will leak that photo. There should be a seminar in schools for girls with curly hair that teaches them how to handle the curls.
So, really, I’ve never been much of a dancers.
But every time I watch one of the Step-Up movies, I hope I’ll wake up the next morning equipped with all the skills I’d need to star in the next movie.
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It never happens. Sadly.
The thing with these movies is they it makes me want to step up (hah, no pun intended) my fitness.
A few weeks ago, I watched the third movie, Step Up 3D. Somehow I managed to see all the movies except that one. And it turned out to be my favorite. I just love Moose. The lead girl was such a great dancer. Seriously good.
After watching her moves, all I wanted to do was practice yoga more, try out some marital arts classes, and get my dance on. Be as good as her!
However, I am sure she went through years of dance school and practiced a ton to get that good. And while I know I will never be as awesome as her, it inspires me to work harder, push myself and try new things.
Thanks to the lovely Jill Conyers and Jessica Joy for hosting The Fit Dish each Tuesday. Make sure to head over to their blog to see what other movies inspire fitness.
I seriously was going to talk about a scene from Rocky. But, I’ve never seen the movie, I just LOVE the song Eye of the Tiger. Maybe someone else will pick it!
What movie (or movie scene) inspires your fitness?
– Jen.
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Hahahah I’m glad I’m not the only one that thinks they “could one day” dance like that! I used to teach Zumba and hiphop dance but don’t let that fool you! LoL I do need to do more yoga and get my core in shape though! Get on those dance moves Jen!
Girl, you got moves if you’ve taught zumba and hip hop dance! 🙂
I always want to be a dancer after I see those movies too! I just don’t have the true passion for it to commit to doing it daily for years to learn how to really be good. I wish I could just magically be an awesome dancer! I also agree that there should be a seminar to learn how to care for curly hair. My hair was a hot mess in high school until I got to college and learned a few things. And they always make the curls look so effortless in the movies! Why can’t we all just have a stylist?
So true, Montana! Took college for me to embrace my curls too! We just need stylists and people to teach us to be awesome dancers! 🙂
OMgosh I love this post so much, and can totally relate to the dancing dreams motivating me to be more fit and flexible!!! Gosh, I wish we could just workout together! AHHH! And now, I can’t wait to see that movie. THANKS JEN!!
Ah, Jessica, yes! Let’s workout together! Maybe we can figure out how to to workout via Youtube or Skype or something!!
It’s not a movie, but my current goal is to have Britney Spears’ bod and moves from the I’m a Slave 4 U video by my bday in June. We’re built similarly, and I’ve loved that song/video since I was an overweight teen. Now that I’m a fit grown up I figured I’d give it a go haha
Get after it, girl! Keep it up and keep me posted on how things are going!
Even though I have 2 left feet, somehow I always love dancing and living vicariously through the lives of other dancers. I totally want to go watch Step Up now!
Do it, Michaell! Love those movies
Eye of the Tiger is my go-to song for inspiration! 😛 I chose that to get me pumped up during my wingate/bike-til-you-puke test in undergrad for exercise biology! (Thankfully, I did not actually puke.)
<3 <3 dance as well! I'm not wonderful at it, but one can dream! 😀
Love it too, Farrah! So glad you didn’t puke! Hah!
Haha I was going to talk about Rocky but it’s not the movie that motivates me. It’s the song! I love hearing it at the start line of a race.
Me too, Jill! Such a great one!
There are SO MANY movies that inspire my fitness, even if they’re ridiculous (I’ll explain later…in my inspired post from this!). But I sometimes think about Hillary Swank in “Million Dollar Baby” when she’s running on the beach. Her form, her comfort, her stride…perfection. I sometimes think about it when I’m having a tough run, and I seem to calm myself and concentrate on form.
Nice, Tiffany! I need to see that movie. I’ve seen clips, but I bet it is super inspiring!