| Whither shall I dance? |
Having fun is not a diversion from a successful life; it is the pathway to it.
— Martha Beck
“What would motivate you to go out dancing more often?” was a question posted in an online forum. In the poster’s scenario, the community had good instructors, plenty of students and ample opportunities to dance socially, though only a small subset of people regularly went out dancing.
In my first dance class, East Coast Swing, a lovely and focused woman named Kimberly corralled some of us to practice at the Century Ballroom, starting within the first few weeks. Our group provided dance partners I could (very awkwardly) learn with, and lent both courage to attend bigger events and moral support. Left to my own devices, I may well have ended up procrastinating, not attending a dance, and drifting from the scene.
Nowadays, I’m likewise a member in a group of avid dance friends who use Messenger to communicate what’s happening and where they intend to dance. Notwithstanding I’m in awe of how much some folks dance, the group’s updates are often timely and inspiring. All it takes is one semi-organized person with the daring or confidence to corral others with similar interests and shazam, you’ve got a dance support group.
Do you go out dancing as much as you’d like? If not, why do you think that is? And what might motivate you to go more often? Comment here on Seattle Dance Info’s Facebook, if you like, or send us an email.
See numerous chances to dance, including one intriguing event to help improve your social and conversational skills (good for making new friends and expanding your dance communications network) online at the Dance Calendar.
See you on the dance floor —Sean Donovan