take the stairs

it's fun to dance on stairs. i like the slightly dangerous descending charleston spin. that one's cool even when you think you're alone but people catch you in the act. that happened to me one time, and it was still cool.

the tension is always between having fun and getting to your stairway destination. that's because basic steps in dancing aren't always forward going. some people take the two steps forward, two steps back approach. which is good if you have some time. some people adapt their steps, so they are going forward all the time. kick step, kick step, etc.

there is also the tension between risk taking and safe stair navigation. dancing is more risky because i'm a beginner dancer, but a pretty advanced walker. the reward for risky stair climbing technique usually comes in the form of enjoyingny funness. i think it depends on the mood.

sometimes i like to use my newfound balance to go fast down stairs. zippy.

those bits of the stairs that don't go up, but connect stairs to other stairs are a great spot for expression. it's comforting to know where they are so when you do the miss-step, you won't fall too far.

stairs. yeah.