Beantown Dance Camp – what I learned

I was very happy to be at Beantown Dance Camp for the first time this year. Heather Ballew was asked to teach with her partner of choice and she asked me. I happily said yes for a couple reasons – it was a great opportunity and I could cut my Europe trip short. I’m slightly disappointed I could not attend Herrang this year, but I don’t regret attending Beantown and being back in the US.

Here’s what I discovered thanks to Beantown

  1. Week long camps give me enough time to meet people and get to know them better than weekend events
  2. Wear thin socks if you run 4 miles early in the morning with Javier. Otherwise, you’ll get a large blister
  3. Falcons are badass predators
  4. If the word “crossfit” appears anywhere in an Outdoor Fitness description, people will not show up because they’re intimidated
  5. Do not kick immovable objects. But if you do, kick them early in the week so you can recover
  6. William is great to juggle a soccer ball with
  7. Tony and Aurelie run a great event
  8. Engaged students who ask great questions are the best
  9. Spot It is addictive
  10. Jonathan Stout makes great drinks
  11. Dancing to so much live music spoils you.
  12. Heather’s a great partner