Man Love

I love men. I will never become a man basher, men are my brothers, fathers and loves. I need them as much as I need women, animals, food and water. I tend to live a rather yin life as I am surrounded by amazing women in the dance world. Here, I've had the opportunity to work with a group of dancers which is made up of more men than women.
I have a special group right now who are doing some extra classes with me. They are talented and happen to be all men. It's been such a great challenge to figure out how to train them and a gift to see how they respond.
For me, I feel a strong female energy in India. At least, the male and female energy seems more balanced. There is alot of physical affection between men and it's not a problem and I see less machoism here. My men's class makes me really smile every day. I don't quite know how to communicate to them how much what they do touches my heart.
They have a favourite song which I play. It's a gentle lullabye and (to my surprise) they request it daily. Not only do they request it but I see them closing their eyes and singing along. I've heard them singing it together while they are getting changed and ready for class! Amazing.
I've never met a group of men who are so willing to show gentleness and softness. They also aren't afraid to show pain and....they aren't scared to do movement that would look very feminine to the western sensibility.
But, they're still guys and do typical guy things as well. It's amazing to me that they are so unashamed of both aspects of their personalities.


Holi was amazing. That's the celebration where people throw coloured powder at each other. My students took me to a safe party within an apartment complex. I think the photos that are posted to my Facebook profile speak for themselves. It was a mad dance party with grandparents and children alike dancing like MANIACS. Of course, my students blew the lid off the whole event. There was NO agression, only joy. My roommate said that it was the time of his life. It was fun to see him running around like a 5 year old and just playing.

I'm exhausted. Off to bed. perhaps my next post will be in Canada.