Big Fish

Monday's supposed discussion about the Ramayana, was the first time that I felt like our group was something more than a class; At this point in time the members of the Asian Performance Dance class, became a community. While we've had moments up until this point that have challenged our banja, like the Gaylan's very personal story about his friend, Guru's story about how Bali changed his life, and our discussions about what we want to get out of this class, it wasn't until Eddie's economy moment that we all realized that this class is really bigger than ourselves. The fluidity of the dance is not there when, like on friday, nearly a third of the class is missing, Our monkey impersinations are not as real if they aren't for all to see, and my vulnerability can still exist if everyone is not their being vulnerable with me. Unfortunately, the circle of my classmates becomes more like a square, if members don't stand alongside one another. So right now I want to thank everyone for our big fish because without it, we are dancers without a reason to dance!