This past Sunday, I was invited to participate in a unique
and wonderful ballroom dance experience at my church. Our Pastor has been presenting a series on
love and relationships leading up to Valentine’s Day. As part of his sermon relating ballroom dance
to the dance of life, the dance of marriage partners, and our dance with God,
he invited me to perform a short Foxtrot with one of my students (Kathy Dupuy) during
the Sunday service. As a result, he and
his wife also came to me for a private ballroom dance lesson.
It was one of the most fun and rewarding performances that I
have given! The dancers on stage,
including our Pastor and his wife, inspired the entire congregation to take
their own partners into the aisles and dance.
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After the service, so many church friends approached me with
the comment, “I loved dancing with my wife (or my husband) this morning. We had so much fun but, we want to learn how
to dance the way you do!”
This thought has lingered in my mind since Sunday.
The truth is there is a vast divide between partners swaying
to the music in an embrace and the movement of trained ballroom dancers. Even the most novice social dancers can greatly
benefit from private ballroom dance lessons.
Not every student will become a top competitive ballroom
dancer. But, EVERY student can improve
the fun of dancing by learning a few basics:
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The technique of basic figures in a favorite
dance style
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Foot placement
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Connection with your partner
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Lead and follow
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Rhythm and musicality
Knowledge is power! A
fundamental knowledge and understanding of ballroom dance can open up a whole
new world of pleasure and fun, especially for a couple! And, private dance
lessons are the fastest, most effective way to reach a higher level of fun –
fast!
This Valentine’s Day, give your sweetheart a gift that will
last a lifetime – the gift of dance!
