Why Do I Dance

Being a yummymummy of two, managing my home and business–
life can get quite nutty for me considering I want to be a superwoman!

Every yummymummy needs an outlet- something or someplace to
run to when our tricks don’t seem to be working anymore.

This is why I dance—to break free and sweat, to clear my
mind for a few minutes (or more!), to feel sexy, happy, joyous and free!

I’ve always loved music. 

Thanks to my rock and roll hippie
parents. 

I fondly remember being so tiny and watching my mom dress up with her
giant black stereo with big round speakers blasting new wave music. She’d be
jumping up and down like a silly child, brushing her glorious hair and putting
make up on. She’d do this every day and whistle as she drove us to school. She
would wake us up to Joni Mitchell or Dave Matthews and I’d try my best to roll
out of bed:P 

When I started dancing, I was very insecure and shy because
I had no formal training for technique. But our madrinha, Carolina reminded me
that samba isn’t about the training, but about the heart, soul and feeling that
the drums create within us. Samba has taught me to move to the beat of the
drums and not care about what others think. So much so that I paraded in Brazilipinas half naked with a 7-month preggy belly a couple of years ago and felt on top of the world!

I won’t forget the first time I watched the samba school
perform. 

The drumming was so intense that I felt high and my body didn’t want
to stop moving. I was sweating intensely and was soooo happy as if my heart was
really smiling! 

No, I wasn’t on drugs. 

I was on SAMBA!

And so my love affair with Samba began. 

I drummed and
danced to my hearts content. 

My mother-in-law also loves samba and puts on a cd
to listen to Brazilian music while cleaning the house and dancing! It really
makes your heart a bit lighter and the serotonin produced does make you
happier.  Women really need exercise and
movement is essential for healthier happier wives:P 

This is why yoga, samba and
all other forms of exercise is essential to stay sane in this very fast paced
modern day.

We all need time to reset and recharge. 

This is what the
FLOW retreats do!

So come join me at the upcoming FLOW Surf.Yoga.Samba
Retreats with Samba School Imperatriz Filipinense as we share our love of samba
with you- a passion, a community, a SAMBA lifestyle!