During the Merengue Dancing classes, me, Brittany, Sam, and Tevin played a game called "This is my move." The game went like this, introduce yourself then show your famous dance move that you do. Well Sam went first and did this crazy but intriguing dance move with her two index fingers, poking toward the air and moving round and round. It was so funny. It reminds me of this movie called "Date Movie," when these two fat guys ran up to each other and start dancing just like Sam was dancing. Everyone else did their dance move and it was cool to see what people like to do on the dance floor. We had fun while waiting to go inside to dance. After playing "This is my move," we finally went in the wide and beautiful dance class. This was such a magnificent experience because we were stalking the children with our eyes, observing there every move in Merengue. Then me, Tevin, and Alex started to dance in the back, following the little 8-11 year olds. Then one of the instructors said we can join. That's when me, Tevin, and Alex started to join in along with Sam, Taniqua, Iysha, Brittany, and Passion. It was very hilarious to see multiple people do Merengue because it requires technique and a lot of hip moving. My favorite part was the partner dance because I felt like I was preparing for a big event. After the kids saw us dancing they thought dancing was fun and seemed to enjoy themselves. Overall the experiences was really unbelievable.
-Bennie
I had a blast yesterday at Common Threads. The kids looked like little chefs. They had chef hats and aprons on and were cutting avocado. They seemed like they knew what they were doing. They were making chicken and vegetarian empanadas and guacamole with mango. I didn't get the chance to taste the guacamole, but I got a chance to taste the empanada filling and let me tell you, it was great! Then we went into one of the workshops where they were making pinatas and this boy made a great Elmo pinata (I love Elmo). So I walked up to him and said, "I like your Elmo," and he looked at me crazy and said, "Uh... thanks." After we left the pinata workshop we went to a dance class. I went in there and the first thing I saw was bored children. I was not expecting to participate in the dance class, but I did and we had fun.
-Taniqua
You guys have no idea how SAD I am to have missed this experience! It looks like SOOO much fun. I'm going to have bring in some merengue music and test you guys on your skillz :)
ReplyDeleteI am SO SAD as well!! I was sick too Nubia, and it looks like they had a blast. I love dancing and cooking, and GAMES so it is too bad. I'm glad you guys got to experience a new culture through food, music and dancing, it is definitely a once in lifetime opportunity and you guys took advantage of it.
ReplyDeletebennie, what was your dance move? and what are you guys eating in the picture?
ReplyDeleteI'm really not happy I had to miss this day!! I would have liked to have taste the food the kids made.Looks like everyone had fun.
ReplyDeleteAll sspers should have a dance day because i had a fun time dancing Merengue that day!
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad my dancing reminded you of two fat guys from Date Movie...
ReplyDeleteSeriously though, I had so much fun at Common Threads even when everyone was making fun of my totally awesome dance.
A funny moment was when this little kid cut his thumb and knew it but went on with his chopping onions job. I think that was so funny.
ReplyDeleteSo its seems as if I missed out on some good stuff. : (
ReplyDeleteWhich makes me sad because I enjoy when were all together, because everyone is so entertaining to me.
It was so great that you guys joined in on the dancing! The kids seemed like they enjoyed your company too
ReplyDeleteIt was so great that we was dancing with the kids I had an wonderful time!
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