| Oct. 4th, 2008 @ 11:19 am First official posts with questions |
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Current Location: Louisiana
Current Mood:  curious
Current Music: NIN ~ "Reptile"
Hello~ I have been reading and lurking a bit for the past month and decided to introduce myself. My name is Mary, I'm 34, and I've just finished my first round of classes. I did take a couple of beginners' courses many years ago, when I was about 20 but never continued on with it because of health issues (I have fibromyalgia and CFIDS). About a week ago we had a Students Night where the troupe at our studio performs every week, and they had open floor for all levels of students to dance if we so chose. I did, and I had a great time, so I hope that eventually I will be performing, though I have a long way to go yet to get to that point.
I have a few questions and I hope that you will bear with me.
My weight is sliding down a bit (I am currently about a size 20) but my bustline (a 42DDD) doesn't seem to be budging at the rate the rest of me is. I have always been on the bustier side and always self conscious about it, even when I was thinner and younger. Still I'm trying to work through that because eventually I do plan to reduce surgically and wear the fun bra tops.
For now, one of my instructors advised me to use colored tights and/or fishnet as a sort of barrier/cover under the bra tops. I.E. cut the crotch for the headhole, cut the legs at whatever length I want (or just cut holes for fingers if I wish). Does anyone have any advice for other methods to ease me into a comfort zone?
Also I have a hard time finding above a DDD. I have considered making my own, because I come from a long line of seamstresses (grandmothers, aunts, sister, mother, etc), but support, is obviously an issue. I have some really good supporting balconette bras from Lane Bryant--would it be easier to convert those with embellishment? Or wear beneath the bra top and the net/tights barrier? Or does anyone have any suggested sites that carry for those of us who can easily cause seismic events with a shoulder shimmy?
I start my second cycle of beginner lessons on Monday after the initial 8 week introduction, and I have to say it's done wonders for my body image (well except that breast thing). A month and a half ago, I was too self conscious to walk across the gym (which is women only, btw) that I go to for my regular workouts without a baggy shirt and sweats. Wednesday, I went for a pilates class and wore some snug pants I use for BD class and a snug tank. I've lost a size since I started dancing, and I felt empowered by it.
Sort of stemming from that, my last question--I am taking a weekly pilates class because of the core strengthening it provides. There used to be a yoga class but there is no instructor there to teach it any longer. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good DVD I can do at home? I have a mat that I used to class and figured I can do it when I get up in the morning before work.
Thank you so much for your patience with my banter. I've learned a lot since joining the community! |
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