Ranting Eva is a twenty-something whose ever observant eye hopes to share the daily trials and tribulations of the 21st century, through some downright opinionated rambling on different facets of pop culture.« Libraries : lifeforce of our society | Main | Postcards from my head »
November 28, 2005
I could have danced all night...
Inspired by a rainy afternoon viewing of Shall We Dance, I picked up ballroom dancing. For the past month, I have been faithfully attending group and private lessons, working on my rumba, foxtrot, salsa, merengue, tango and samba.
Every chance I get, I will practice steps, be it in the elevator or my empty office. Once I get back from class, I run to my room, get my iTunes going and run through the steps I've just learned. Sometimes, I just stand and let the music take over and move, euphoric and so wound up that I can't go to sleep for a good three hours afterwards.
In ways, this class has allowed me to lose my inhibitions. People don't care if you don't know all the steps. Everyone is willing to help you out. There are those that joke around with you and before you know it you're moving aroung like you've been doing the foxtrot for ages.
This past Saturday night, I went to my dance studio's dance party. I was nervous, but looked forward to having some fun. The party started out with a samba group lesson and we bounced our way through the simple choreography our instructor put together. As I worked down the line, I danced with many gentlemen of a certain age, who were putting my generation to shame with their dexterity.
Overall I had a great time (well there was the avoiding of the chronic spinner ... another entry I'm afraid) and look forward to many more outings on the dancefloor!
Posted by eva on November 28, 2005 1:22 AM
