irishdancerproblem:

When you take off your wig and your hair looks like this:

And then someone suggests that you all go out to eat.

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easiest dance: hardshoe reel
longest continuous dance time: What? I don’t really know maybe 3 minutes for a show choreography. I don’t think I’ve danced full out for longer than 3 steps honestly other than drills. 
time taken off dance: Six weeks travelling in South America. 

worst injury: Plantar fasciitis has been the most painful, disruptive and frustrating, but as far as acute injuries the worst was a really bad sprain that took months to heal completely. 
preventative measures taken:  Physical therapy worked miracles for my ankle stability. I’m careful about warming up before dancing full out and I wear supportive shoes almost all of the time when I’m not dancing. 
favorite stretch: Pigeon or child’s pose. I also have a love/hate relationship with downward dog. 
pet peeves: People blaming the judges for their placements without any justification. When people who are more successful than I am complain about their placements around me or say that they are bad dancers. 

street shoes: 9
soft shoes: 6.5, not sure about the brand
hard shoes: 6.5 Rutherford tan soles (not superflexi)

hours dancing in class/week: 9.5 
hours dancing on own/week: I don’t practice on my own very often because my injuries flare up if I don’t take rest days. However, I do cross train pretty often with yoga, cardio sprints, strengthening exercises etc. Probably 3-4 hours of other types of exercise per week. 
your worst nightmare: I shiver thinking about tearing my Achilles tendon. Also I am really scared of feeling like a failure when I stop competing. 
what holds you back: Injuries, distractions, physical limitations, insecurity
what pulls you up: Timing and rhythm, patience

current level: Prizewinner (except one!) 
mental level: Anywhere from beginner to prelims depending on the day!
goal level: Prelims! 

motivation: Knowing that I’ve worked really hard to get where I am, and how proud I will be when I accomplish my goals. Wanting to be good at the thing I love doing the most. Being able to show other people something that they will be impressed by. 

deterrence: Continued disappointment. Knowing that even if I do my best I will still be mediocre. Physical pain and seeing people less dedicated than myself surpass me. Wow not the best note to end this on!

expertcosmotips:

when hes having sex with you, shout out your own name instead of his.

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