something good

I got the evaluation of my dance (jazz) mid-term back today and I am very pleased and a bit suprised. My instructor made many positive notes about my placement, control, and energy which made me feel good as those are all things I have been working on. It is good to hear something positive from an instructor for a change. I do like that my instructors are so demanding, but at times I can end up feeling like I am not any good at all, and all I have is stuff to work on. It is nice to be reminded that there are things I am doing well. I am thankful I am constantly being pushed to improve, but I am also thankful for the occasional word of praise. I have also noticed lately that my tapping has improved considerably and when G. (tap teacher) has us do individual demonstrations I sound a lot better than I used to, and she compliments more than corrects me now.

So I am feeling good about dance right now.