I just got back from my first reggaeton and salsa orientation! I don't know where to start but it was just FUN!!! Ok, I was supposed to go with Sam cuz she said she really wanted to take the hiphop class which is reggaeton (latin hiphop), but some reason, she wasn't able to make it. So I had to drag a friend with me instead. Reggaeton orientation started at 5:30pm but I wasn't supposed to be there til 8pm for the beginner's salsa, the workshop I originally wanted  to be in. But since Ares, the dance instructor of Grupo Filipino Salsa, said if I signed up for Salsa class, I could also be in the other classes as well. That's a really great deal for P1000 for 4 Saturdays. I also got a 50% discount (supposedly it was P500/session) since I attended the orientation and I  can bring a male partner for free.hehe! But I hope to meet other people who's really into Latin dancing, so I'll probably go by myself next time…)

The best part was getting ourselves comfortable with the group. I've never really danced with few people before, but everyone was just into it. So forget "hiya-hiya" and get those hips grinding! We formed a circle, then one would dance freestyle in the middle for a few seconds and everyone had to do his/her moves. We all had to be in the center so that means I got a few moments to show off my moves, yeah! Haha!

Sam, you should come next week!!! You're missing out all the fun!

Salsa basically originated from Nigeria as a ritual dance for the gods. They believed that when dancing or movement stopped, death would occur. Dancing also sends in positive vibes to a person. Whatever that is, but it's like you feel freedom and happiness when doing salsa or reggaeton or those latin dances. True, I think, cuz I couldn't stop smiling during the session. I'm not sure if I just felt so excited or silly or just plainly having fun! But really, I'm gonna be looking towards this every Saturday. I'm gonna take the whole workshop from beginner, intermediate 1&2 and the last which I forgot, kinda the freestyle part wherein the group develops their own moves.

I'm sleeping with a smile on my face!