'cause you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
I've been teaching dance for the city's dance program, and last Saturday was my last class teaching for them. They wanted me to teach on Saturdays, but I didn't want to give up my weekends anymore, so we parted ways. Since Joe works full time, Saturday's the only time we can really spend together. Very soon after I gave up the dance job, I was blessed to get a full time job with benefits. Who knew! When one door closes, another opens. It came after a really long struggle of trying to get jobs, working a hard customer service job, and thinking about what I wanted in life. I don't think I'm going to be doing administrative work for the rest of my life, but it was good to realize that life doesn't just need to be about getting the best job at the best company to make the best money (obviously, but at the time I was caught up in everyone's tech company obsession). This is my second full week working, and I'm definitely rusty and trying to remember how to use my brain again. But I think it will be good!
Also, I wasn't even looking for another dance teacher job, and one literally dropped right into my lap. I'm going to be teaching dance at an after-school program, for twice as much money as I was getting paid to teach before! I mean, I can't really say no! I feel like I'm starting a new chapter in my life. I never imagined that I would be teaching dance, even after spending so much of my life dancing. Honestly, I didn't even feel like teaching dance for the city when they asked, but they automatically gave me the job so I accepted it. Then, while I was teaching for them, parents started asking if I gave private lessons and/or taught at a studio. I was like, "nope sorry" (and just nodded and smiled). But people kept asking, so I started to take it seriously. Different ppl have really been supportive and encouraged me to teach dance, so I think I'm going to give lessons. Now, I'm thinking about finding the time and the right space to use for lessons.
Then, a woman from a large after-school program in Fremont randomly found me on the city's dance website, got my contact info, and talked to me about teaching the kids dance to enrich their academic program. I just met with her today, and she was like you can teach our kids! And for good money! Like, who knew that my dance skills could actually be useful? But honestly, it's really ego-boosting to feel like there's something that I'm really qualified and expert in.
Also, I wasn't even looking for another dance teacher job, and one literally dropped right into my lap. I'm going to be teaching dance at an after-school program, for twice as much money as I was getting paid to teach before! I mean, I can't really say no! I feel like I'm starting a new chapter in my life. I never imagined that I would be teaching dance, even after spending so much of my life dancing. Honestly, I didn't even feel like teaching dance for the city when they asked, but they automatically gave me the job so I accepted it. Then, while I was teaching for them, parents started asking if I gave private lessons and/or taught at a studio. I was like, "nope sorry" (and just nodded and smiled). But people kept asking, so I started to take it seriously. Different ppl have really been supportive and encouraged me to teach dance, so I think I'm going to give lessons. Now, I'm thinking about finding the time and the right space to use for lessons.
Then, a woman from a large after-school program in Fremont randomly found me on the city's dance website, got my contact info, and talked to me about teaching the kids dance to enrich their academic program. I just met with her today, and she was like you can teach our kids! And for good money! Like, who knew that my dance skills could actually be useful? But honestly, it's really ego-boosting to feel like there's something that I'm really qualified and expert in.