Third Time’s A Charm

So last week we started a whole new Jam routine, and as usual, I had nothing but

two left feet.

Happens every time, because I follow what I like to call “The Rule of 3” when it comes to my beloved BodyJam class. It goes a little something like this {please visualize along with me as I give you the play-by-play}:

• Class No. 1 of New Routine: Nancy carefully describes and shows how to execute upcoming steps. In response, Michelle’s brain shuts off. Her feet, therefore, have little-to-no clue as to what they should be doing, and in a panic, start making all the wrong decisions: like going left when the rest of the class has seemingly decided to go right.

• Class No. 2 of New Routine: Light starts to dawn. Oh, yes, NOW she gets it! Moves become less intimidating and her feet—under much less pressure—decide to cooperate {for the most part}.

Practice really does make perfect!

• Class No. 3 of New Routine: Yah, NOW we’re talking. Most of the moves are second nature at this point, and for the few she can’t execute without bringing down the family name or injuring someone, she substitutes the “Davy Jones,” just to keep time {for more on the Davy Jones, see Michelle before or after class}.

The moral of the story is this:

don’t be intimidated

by the moves! The more you do them, the easier they become. And don’t compare yourself to other Jammers … some have been Jammin’ for years now and they could do the moves in their sleep.

If there’s some combo you feel you just can’t get, don’t hesitate to ask Nancy after class and she’ll walk you through it personally.

And don’t underestimate the power of the Davy Jones: when in doubt, it works, baby.

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