Typical Weekend?

As soon as classes ended on Friday, I was curious to see how our first free weekend would pan out. Our Saturday classes were canceled because of the holiday, so this meant that my first weekend in NYC was completely free!

We didn't hesitate to kick off the weekend, with a trip to the 99 cent pizza place and Starbucks immediately after our last class on Friday. We took our "end of the week treats" to Washington Park were we quickly were hypnotized by this average looking dude tapping his life away. We lingered just long enough to look like "groupies"... but who cares. He was awesome.

Saturday, a friend took me to Steps on Broadway for the first time. I know what you are thinking ... "Taking class on your day off?" Well, I understand that I am crazy and I simply don't care. We took Milton Meyer's Horton modern class. He is a legend thus his class was a huge treat. I got all giddy inside when he complimented my side falls.. yesssssssssssss! But of course it's NYC.. got to play it cool. So yeah, his class was whatever.

Today we ventured passed the F train stop in Brooklyn. Something we have yet to do. We went to Prospect Park, and enjoyed the 80 degree weather. It was comforting to know there is a quiet, beautiful place only two stops away from our place. I may be using this park as a refuge when the city gets to be too much, which it usually is.. all the time.

Now for the best part. I know this is a long post but you must keep reading! Bank of America was hosting a festival at Bryant Park. Tonight's Performance: Parsons Dance. Needless to say. We were all over this. Did I mention it was free? The first piece was "Remember Me". It was one hour and ten minute long piece. It felt about 20 to be honest. The story line, live singers, incredible dancers and Parson's sheer brilliant choreography had me teary eyed during the bows. It was one of those ballets you could bring Joe Schmo who knows nothing about dance and even he would love it. Completely transcends all walks of life and is just powerful.

After that I didn't think they could top it. Well they announced that my favorite dancer from the previous piece is going to be performing "Caught" in three minutes. They pulled down the black curtains to cover the booms and side lights. We were left  with this beast of a dancer, standing in the middle of the dark stage with a simple spotlight. I have no idea how he survived his 5 minute solo. There was a section with a strobe light where every time the light was on, he was in the air, mid-leap. To the audience, he never touched the ground, for five minutes. Did I mention he just danced a 70 minute ballet? Ok, just checking.

After the concert, Bank of America handed our surveys. One of the questions was: Does this concert change your opinion of BOFA? - My answer was an emphatic YES. I will allow your unreasonable overdraft fees slide as long as you bribe me with concerts like that.

To round out our evening we went and had a final weekend treat at Magnolia Bakery. I know all weekends can't be like this.. but this one was incredible.

Tomorrow is back to class. Newly inspired. Thank you NYC.