Savor Your Dancing
12.01.06

Real life is full of deadlines and deadends, avoiding becoming a dead duck because you are dead in the water and the government has us all dead to rights. We spend so much of out time at such a frenetic pace that many forget what it means to stop and smell the roses. Dancing is a passion that allows you to feel alive and connected to your body and those around you that are enjoying that same passion.
 
Just mentioning the word dance is a happy thought to many. We see it in our cartoons when Snoopy does his happy dance. We see it in our commercials such as the current hot ad for Kahlua. In the movies, it's Happy Feet. Dance has been and continues to be a basic fiber in the tapestry of life.
 
Many of us take our lessons seriously and in order to get the value that we pay for them, we should. What some forget is that the concept is to be so comfortable at dancing that you can focus on the fun. Enjoying that great piece of music with a great dance partner on a great night in a great venue is a great way to raise your spirits and recharge your soul. Helping those around you elevate their enjoyment by being gracious and accepting of their skills while dancing with you and around you is a chance to share the euphoria of this pastime. If you make an error while dancing...well, the only way to the cool room is through the geek room, my friend. Have a laugh and try it again. The partner makes a mistake? They are on that same journey. Enjoy it and you will make friends for life.
 
Friends do not natter at each other over a missed step. Be a dance buddy and find the strengths that all of us have. Dwell on the positives and enjoy the day by showing us your joy of life in dancing. Your life will be richer for it...