#aftashock

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We remembered to take a group pic before the performance woohoo! Contrary to what this pic suggests, @aftashocksd is not an all female group. We do have 2 men in our group, they just didn’t perform at #DecemberNights w/ us. If you’ll be in Las Vegas on 12/18, make sure you catch our last performance of the year. . 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 #teamfatass #loseanolsentwin #fatdancer #AftaShock #AftaShockSD #dancing #performing #cardio #hiphop #progressnotperfection #dancerforlife #performer #dance #sore #everythinghurts #ibuprofenforbreakfast #geriatricdancer #newnormal #concusseddancer #postconcussion #ShockFam #sandiego #saturday #weekend #lategram 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 https://www.instagram.com/p/Clx0tZjOpG1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ciaomichaella]

My foot/ankle survived the #ProjectFX performance WOOT! I did a terrible job of taking pics so will have to depend on my teammates (I already yoinked the group pics Brit posted; waiting for our director’s pics 😬). Had to wear all 5 special bracelets today both to cover up the wristband entirely and for extra luck because of my own lower body injury. Note to self: please stop trying to just pull a fake half side split EVER! It’s not a good idea, you’re not 18 anymore. You either take forever to recover from an injury or you never fully recover (*cough metatarsalgia from cheer). . . Foundation, concealer & mascara - @ilmakiage Face primer, eyeshadow primer, eyeshadows, bronzer, lip gloss & setting spray - @urbandecay Blush - @narsissist Highlight - @juviasplace Contour - @kevynaucoin Translucent powder - @lauramercier Lip liner - @makeupforever Eyeliner & lashes - @kisslashes . . One of my #AftaShock teammates (Laurel) actually recommended #IlMakiage to me (she gave me a mascara before the WDO performance). I’m trying out their two foundations & one of their concealers right now. They recommend using it for an entire week to really see how it works on your face. I hardly ever wear makeup so the testing phase will likely run a month or so LOL. . . 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 #teamfatass #loseanolsentwin #fatdancer #dancing #performing #cardio #hiphop #progressnotperfection #dancerforlife #performer #dance #sore #everythinghurts #ibuprofenforbreakfast #geriatricdancer #newnormal #concusseddancer #postconcussion #saturday #weekend #sandiego #AftaShockSanDiego 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 https://www.instagram.com/p/CkUyeBOOJ24/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ciaomichaella]

Oh no she didn’t. Oh yes she did! As I alluded to in a previous post, I did end up using part of my Steampunk Arrow cosplay outfit as part of my costume for our next performance. It’s hot AF but the cropped hoodie works w/ the outfit. I need to do something w/ my hair and put a bandana on, but I think the costume came together at the last minute. #Dressrehearsal went okay tonight, I just need to keep practicing certain parts I’m not completely comfortable w/, including the Dougie LOL. I got help from Melissa after rehearsal tonight since she was originally in that section and I have notes to work on this week (including using my chest more and actually traveling as opposed to doing moves in place). One more practice before we perform this set. . . . 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 #teamfatass #loseanolsentwin #fatdancer #AftaShock #AftaShockSD #dancing #performing #cardio #hiphop #progressnotperfection #dancerforlife #performer #dance #sore #everythinghurts #ibuprofenforbreakfast #geriatricdancer #newnormal #concusseddancer #postconcussion #Friday #lategram #weekend 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 https://www.instagram.com/p/CkAdRS-ueue/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ciaomichaella]

Been awake since 3:45am to prepare for the #ShockFam media spot for the local NBC station to help promote San Diego Gives. I had another #CultureShockSanDiego shirt that I could’ve worn, but I was too excited that I had to wear my #AftaShock shirt. It was interesting to do the media spot this morning as it was super dark when we got there & sanitation folks were cleaning the porta potties, but once the sun started to come out it was nice - not too hot, but I still got hella sweaty because of the dancing. I actually had a panic moment driving there since my part was basically freestyle and as hype woman. No matter how long I’ve been dancing, IDK if I’ll ever get truly comfortable and good at freestyling. One of my challenges this season is to fight the impostor syndrome and just keep dancing and trying to improve. That’s all I can really do. . . 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 #teamfatass #loseanolsentwin #fatdancer #dancing #performing #cardio #hiphop #progressnotperfection #dancerforlife #performer #dance #sore #everythinghurts #ibuprofenforbreakfast #geriatricdancer #newnormal #concusseddancer #postconcussion #ShockFamily #sandiego #summer #heatwave #thursday 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 https://www.instagram.com/p/CiQFVQwrX6q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ciaomichaella]

It’s finally starting to feel real and official OFFICIAL now that I have my #AftaShock shirt. It’s a dream come true and about a decade in the making. I went from just dreaming about it, to being too scared to try out and heartbroken for not making it the first time around for Shock Army, to struggling through the C19 era, to being too scared to try out and being heartbroken again for not making it to Afta Shock the first time around, to passing auditions and having everything official (I signed the contract/waivers, paid the fees, bought my shirt). Now I need to buy pieces for the costume. Our first performance is October 2nd so stay tuned for more info. . . My body hurts as well as my brain - we did a lot of choreo tonight (2 new pieces in addition to what we learned last week). The director and assistant directors are aware of my post-concussion syndrome related challenges. I will keep practicing and watching the videos and hopefully there’ll be other tips/tricks that can help me along the way (e.g., faces of the clock). We learned waacking and rocking tonight. I was confused and struggled. But now I have a strong urge to watch French ice dancers winning the Olympics to John Legend #IYKYK . . I’m hoping I can make it to the pool and survive swimming tomorrow morning. I’m already experiencing soreness - a reminder that I have triceps underneath all the fat and loose skin. I also have curling tomorrow night. We’ll see how it goes. . . 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 #teamfatass #loseanolsentwin #fatdancer #cultureshockdancetroupe #dancing #performing #cardio #hiphop #progressnotperfection #dancerforlife #performer #dance #sore #everythinghurts #ibuprofenforbreakfast #geriatricdancer #newnormal #concusseddancer #postconcussion 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 https://www.instagram.com/p/ChwM3wLOlRF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ciaomichaella]

Recent #FBF to last week when I actually had enough courage to audition for #AftaShock Growing up in San Diego and being familiar w/ Culture Shock means it’s been a dream of mine to one day be good enough to make it to Afta Shock. When Afta Shock first went away and Shock Army started, I was too afraid to try out the first season and when I did gain enough courage to try out for season 2, I was out of shape and hella rusty. Inspired by Catriona Gray’s Miss Universe journey, I auditioned and made it to season 3. I made it for season 4 as well, but then the pand3mic started and Culture Shock itself shut down completely for some time. When Culture Shock came back, so did the troupes, including Afta Shock. I tried out in January and didn’t make it. I questioned whether or not I had it in me to try out again and if I was good enough to make it the second time around. I needed all the help I could get so I came armed (literally) with #bracelets that have historically proven themselves to be lucky for the owner of the matching sets and I held off until I could get a number that had an 8 in it because I was superstitious. #AftaShockSD #AftaShockSanDiego #teamfatass #loseanolsentwin #fatdancer #dancing #performing #cardio #hiphop #progressnotperfection #dancerforlife #performer #dance #sore #everythinghurts #ibuprofenforbreakfast #geriatricdancer #newnormal #concusseddancer #postconcussion #fridays #friyays #weekend #flashbackfriday https://www.instagram.com/p/CheIHEtOi9I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ciaomichaella]

Grateful for my fellow #ShockArmy alumni for encouraging me to come out to the #AftaShock pre-audition workshop two weeks ago & to try out last week after not dancing for 2 years. I did a call back on Friday before we were dismissed, meaning I had to do the #dance a 3rd time & the judging panel recorded it. The dream is still alive as I got an email this week asking me to come back this Friday for another #callback I hope I have the energy, skills, and personality to kill the #audition 🙏🤞 It was nice to see familiar faces these last 2 Fridays and I’m curious who I’ll see this Friday. Wish me luck! Thanks DruAnne for posting these pics on FB. 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 #teamfatass #loseanolsentwin #fatdancer #CultureShockDanceCenter #dancing #performing #cardio #hiphop #progressnotperfection #dancetroupe #dancerforlife #performer #dance #sore #everythinghurts #ibuprofenforbreakfast #meloxicamismybff 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 (at Culture Shock San Diego) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZNLHljPjNV/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ciaomichaella]

I did it, I did NOT chicken out and actually tried out for #AftaShock on Friday. Attending the workshop last week sure helped especially since I had not danced in a couple of years and packing on a Mini Shock or maybe a small Mighty Shock member’s weight extra thanks to the pand3mic. The music used was the same, so were the moves, but in reverse! I’ve never been an ambiturner in dance so it was definitely challenging to do the #choreography on the opposite side. . . Unlike Shock Army, all dancers auditioning for Afta Shock compete against each other and not just against people in their age range, which means I came into tryouts already expecting not to make it sense severely out of shape me can’t really compete against 25 year olds (I’ve been dancing longer than they’ve been alive). I got called back so I had to perform the piece a 3rd time for the judging panel so hopefully I die enough to make it, but if not, it was good cardio. Many thanks to fellow Shock Army alum Whitney whose energy and positivity was really supportive both during last week’s workshop and Friday’s tryouts. People like her really give Culture Shock the homey feeling & familiar, comfy vibe that I keep coming back to. I hope my body keeps holding up and that I can come back to dancing & dance more. It’s good for the body and the mind. Yes, I wore 🐐 leggings & the #kärlek #PinkPony shirt to auditions, because that’s how this fangirl rolls. #lategram . . 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 #teamfatass #loseanolsentwin #fatdancer #CultureShockDanceCenter #dancing #performing #cardio #hiphop #progressnotperfection #dancetroupe #dancerforlife #performer #dance #sore #everythinghurts #ibuprofenforbreakfast 💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺💃🏻🕺 (at Culture Shock San Diego) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZFm5BPvdxe/?utm_medium=tumblr