Daniel is my dance teacher at Erika’s spa, the gym where Janneth and I go for our bi-weekly dance aerobic classes. To start, Erika’s “Spa” is fascinating. Did you all know that I worked at Thrillseekers climbing gym on Broadway for years? I did. And if we can call that old x-rated theatre turned climbing gym a spa, then we can call Erika’s of Pucallpa a spa too. Or, if we can call any old hole-in-the-wall gym on Broadway a spa, then Erika’s is a match! Here in Pucallpa, Erika’s “eSpa” is high class and I feel at home. Thrillseekers was a second home to me in college so it’s perfect that I have found another Thrillseekers right here in my new home. Our dance class costs $1.30. No membership required.
Daniel, my dance teacher is a rock star. He runs into class with his dance shoes, socks pulled half-way up to his knees, and his short and red and TIGHT work-out shorts with the white stripes down the side. He’s about 4’10” maybe. I love him and hope that one day I can shake my booty the way he can.
After my last dance class with Daniel (see photos of my BIG white person self in class) he invited Janneth and I to a dance practice at his friend’s house. Last week we met all his dancing friends at the kick-off dance competition for a traditional sierra dance called La Saya. His friend’s group is called Sensación and they really are a sensation! The dance is beautiful and lively. They practice 7 days a week for 3-5 hours every night. One of their mom´s cleared out her backyard and that is where they choreograph barefoot under the moon. This particular night, after they finished practice, a few of them stayed to teach me a few steps. You can see exactly how the night progressed. "Porn Peru" I call it as I started the evening with all of my clothes on and ended the evening with my undies showing under my traditional Saya dress. WOAH!
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