Jun 18 2008
Ippen 28
Hihi! Today I went to Flamenco lesson also and danced for two hours with almost no rest! I sweat so much that it would be interesting if I wring my T-shirt. Therefore, when I get home I immediately start the washing machine, take a shower and have a beer! Iya, a beer after a good sweat is wonderful! I don’t usually drink alone at home, but occationally there are days like this. These are great times.
I am taking Flamenco lessons 2 days each week, the rest of the time I practice on my own at the studio, of course part of this is for preparation of the performance, but before I realized, this has already became one of my lifework. It has been almost one year since I started learning Flamenco, after watching various things; I find it even more enjoyable to dance! (There are still a lot to learn)
In truth, there are times when I sigh in frustration because my head understand but my body can’t move the way it should, but since I have started it, I want to make it mine, my big goal is to dance Flamenco in its home place in Spain (it’s a pretty big goal…), because of this, instead of misrepresenting it, I want to dance it authentically, not just to hone the skills, but also understand the essence behind the dance, This is true not just for dances, but also for everything. To follow the path you believe in, you need a strong will especially when you face difficulties. For instance, when you keep failing, I think it is important to ask yourself ‘why’ and try to figure out the problem yourself. This is not for anyone else but for yourself, no matter what happens, the time that pass will become your own ‘root’, so you wouldn’t want to waste it. Despite all that, there are days when I think ‘I am no good at this’, but I with face everything I meet each day without giving up! I will strive to realize ambition!
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Dorothy, thanks again so much for the translation, and for all your updates over the last weeks.
I am so excited to see how Tsubasa’s flamenco has progressed this year. He’s so dedicated to it – to the essence and passion of it. And right from when he was a kid, he’s always been such an elegant dancer, with such beautiful control of his arms and back – that it was almost fated that Tsubasa and flamenco should come together some day. Looking forward to the next TV Pia issue as usual. But in my home town the deliveries are only Tuesdays and Fridays — so tomorrow maybe.
Oh yes, pls achieve your goal ASAP so we will have excause to go to Spain!!!!!!!
Dorothy, thanks for the translation!

i hope u will be able to catch a glimpse of his flamenco dance in his upcoming concerts ne!
Thank you!!!
I can not believe those books he took a picture of *cough*
thank you for the translation! Tsubasa has really started to love flamenco ne~
and he probably owns a dozen caps like that one :))
Rodrigo y Gabroela! Now that’s a surprise