Learning from rumba night

September 30, 2008 / 229 Comments

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Last night we danced the Rumba! Wow this show is a huge challenge for me! I really thought I did a good job! But the judges thought differently!

I was really trying to break down what I am doing wrong. The fact that I have never performed before in front of anyone—let alone 25 million people—is a huge accomplishment to me when the dance is done because I am so out of my element here, and it feels like such a rush when we are dancing!

This show is teaching me a lot! When talking to Reggie about it, he made a good point, that I have never played a sport where I would win or lose a game, I have never competed against anyone before where I would be judged, and just learning all of this is teaching me more about ME!

Although I am learning choreography and spending hours in the dance studio, I think I am learning so much more about myself than I ever imagined. So at the end of the day, this is such a life changing experience.

To be honest last week, I cried so hard when I got home, just knowing this is SO hard for me and I really am trying—but my inner shyness is making it look like I am just not trying. I think I took it way to seriously and I was a nervous wreck on Wednesday.

This week I am just having more fun with it and haven’t really let the judges comments hurt me. I feel that in life when challenges come your way, sometimes God tests you, and wants you to learn, because that is what life is about! I hope the plan he has for me is to stay in a little bit longer, because I don’t think I have learned everything there is to learn from Dancing With The Stars yet!

I haven’t quiet come out of my shell and I so badly want to! Each dance gets easier for me but I’m not ready to give up on this inner challenge that I’m faced with by a simple dance! I know it seems silly that dancing is this big of an inner struggle but it is and I so badly want to overcome it and have fun with it all at the same time! This show is a blessing and I hope you all are just enjoying this journey with me!

It was great to have my dad’s side of the family there to watch and support! My cousins Kourtni and Kara Kardashian came with my cousins Chey and Julie. I definitely felt the love!

My friend Caroline D’Amore also came to support!

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  1. Elle  |   Posted on Sep 30th, 2008

    Hi Kim! Knowing what you need to improve on it is the first step to getting better. I think you are doing a fab job. I know how it feels to try to overcome shyness, it’s so tough!! I love to dance and put on a show though, and what usually helps me is just getting into the music! I know it sounds cheesy, but you really just have to feel the music! You will do just great. You look super pretty as always, I am loving those bangles girl! Tell me where I can get a set! :) Good luck to you! xo

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  2. kims #1 Fan melissa  |   Posted on Sep 30th, 2008

    Oh yeah, and you have to do more than learn the ‘moves’….

    You have to be the character.

    Your not princess kim out there!

    Your Princess Jasmine!

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  3. Leidy  |   Posted on Sep 30th, 2008

    Hey everybody! I have created a myspace for him. I’ll post new updates.

    Please add so we can spread the word.

    We love you Kim and we are here for you.

    http://www.myspace.com/welovekimkardashian

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  4. pita  |   Posted on Sep 30th, 2008

    HI Kim.

    i know how you feel. i’ve been dancing for about 5 years now. and it is hard when you first start. all you gotta do is seriously let loose and dont hold back. you’ve been doing soooo good these past routines, don’t let the judges bring you down. I can tell you are really having fun, and that should already be the highest score for you. Im voting for you!

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  5. arabian chick  |   Posted on Sep 30th, 2008

    keep it up kimmy! Don’t worry, they were too harsh on you, and you did great for a person with no experience to suddenly jump into choreographed moves and you being the shy person you are! you can do it, do it to it and push ur rear into high gear ;)

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  6. Jenny  |   Posted on Sep 30th, 2008

    Kim,
    I think your doing the best you can but it doesn’t seem that way to the judges. Your body language doesn’t show that you are and I think thats why they feel that you aren’t trying. Compared to everyone else on the show, your body language is mellow and the others go out there with such force that it makes you look like you aren’t trying as hard.

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  7. Cyn   |   Posted on Sep 30th, 2008

    Kimmie!! Stay Positive!! I definitely saw an improvement last night, you seemed a little more open with Mark. Just keep working hard…and have fun! I voted for you a million times, I called from every phone, and used every email address I could think of. Have fun tonight! Ill be voting for you! Love ya Kim K…Cyn<333

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  8. don't give up  |   Posted on Sep 30th, 2008

    Hey Kim,

    I am a fan of yours, BUT I am not going to lie and say that you are the best dancer on the show HOWEVER you did get all of my votes. I’m voting for you because I see that you are trying. I see that you are improving slowly, but surely. I think the longer you stick around the better you will become. I believe in you. Feedback hurts a lot especially when its negative. Just last week, I gave a presentation and it sucked so bad. My peers along with the teacher chewed me out. I will admit that I went home and cried my eyes out, because I’m so much better than what I did. Today, is my second chance to show everyone what I’m capable of(different than your situation but still relevant)….with that being said…good luck tonight & no matter what happens be proud of what you accomplished.

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  9. Margarita  |   Posted on Sep 30th, 2008

    Kim,

    I think that you are really trying your hardest and I am still supporting you all the way… Coming from a Latina!! Let yourself go girl! Find your inner Gypsy or Amazon Exotic Girl!! CAUSE YOU GOT IT and make the Dance Floor your Place to let go and be free.. The music is another thing… It helps you to feel deep within your heart and soul. Practice makes perfect. You are doing great. I am sure it is tough. All these people are constantly talking about you and how you are some Sex Goddess and whatnot… When deep down you are really shy and just have this Hard Shell.. I completely understand! But NOW!! Lets give all these little poop heads something to talk about! Shake what your momma gave ya and have fun Kim!!

    In the end It really is all about having fun and the learning experience and something that could help bring out a little something in you that you never thought you had! Oh and of course an experience you will never forget! How many of us really get to dance with the Stars?

    Enjoy and remember… Let the Music Guide your heart to dance your head off! (I would say booty but I don’t want to just make it about the booty..)

    Margarita…

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  10. Vanessa  |   Posted on Sep 30th, 2008

    Hi Kim,

    I thought your performance last night could of been better. You have the body and looks for the competition but I believe you need more self-confidence and LOOSEN up. Think of it as having fun but still competing. As a viewer I expected more but I don’t think you’ll make if you don’t knock them out soon! Good Luck!

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