Waiting in the airport for my first plane ride ever. I was nervous, but excited at the same time because I was going to the Tucson International Mariachi Conference. When Casandra and I arrived in Tucson, we saw in the news that it was record-breaking cold. We headed to the hotel to get some rest to prepare for class in the morning. The first day, we started learning Popurrí de Polkas. Although it was a long day, I learned a lot and had fun. Two days of intense practice paid off for the big show. On the day of the final rehearsal, there were marchers protesting the anti-immigration law that Arizona had recently passed. The evening of the concert finally arrived and I enjoyed watching the mariachis perform. They were all great. While leaving to go home at the airport, we saw Lila Downs, the headliner for the show the night before, but neither Casandra nor I had the courage to go talk to her. Over all, my experience in Tucson was very educational. I learned a lot of new techniques to use for dance. I hope to be able to go back again, and hopefully the weather will be warmer!
