When I encouraged my husband to try ballroom dancing, I had something like this in mind...
Look at them. Sweet, romantic, cozy. Really, you cannot spend as much time in the ballroom as I do (with Carlie) and not get the urge to dance. It's just not possible. The energy, the glitz, the fun... it has an allure.
Tim went into this whole ballroom thing with zero dance ability. ZERO. Like, can't clap to the beat on a scale of "has rhythm" to "doesn't." As such, he also had ZERO self-confidence on the dance floor, which translated into ZERO interest in dancing.
But I'll hand it to my husband, he does tend to "go along" with things pretty well. So when I suggested we try some very affordable entry-level lessons through the parks and rec department, he got fully onboard. Wherein "fully onboard" = oh, my God, I think I have created a monster.
Fast forward a few sessions of lessons and he now wants to do stuff like this...
and this...
You'll note that I am the only one risking life, limb and panty flashes in these particular dance moves. Granted, he risks throwing his back out, but still, when it all goes horribly wrong, I am going to be on the bottom of this heap.
So we are now in dance lessons twice a week (east coast swing and foxtrot) and engaging in social dancing once a week (Friday nights). And practicing at home. Almost daily. And Tim is the initiating force behind all of it.
Sadly, even with all that practice, the reality is, we still look more like this....
6 comments:
At least you got him out on the floor. It's been almost 20 years and I still haven't convinced my husband.
I came across your blog randomly, and I'm glad I did. This was sharp, funny, and as well-done as a Carol Burnett skit.
Re-read it and laughed some more!
You guys are so cute. That is so romantic.
hands down, best post ever!!
Looks like fun! Easy to say, huh.
We're thinking about taking dance lessons with some friends who are getting married this spring. They want to not make idiots of themselves during their first dance.
I'll keep you posted.
It’s great to see that both of you are, at least, enjoying the lessons! Just keep going at it, and soon enough, you’ll be able to dance the way you want to. Just enjoy the dance, enjoy each other, and keep practicing. That’s the key. Ballroom dancing isn’t just about the flash anyway – it’s about the story of the dance, and the romance in the movements, and the way you and your partner let the music flow through both of you. Good luck with your dancing!
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