Does anyone here ballroom dance?

[loveday]

I am thinking of taking it up again in the early winter. I haven't taken it in years. How hard is it for an adult to get back into the swing of things?

[sugarplum]

If Kristie Alley can do it, you can do it!

[loveday]

That is very true! My grandparents were national champions and instructors, so we used to go to their practices. I have very fond memories of my grandad waltzing me around the dancefloor on a Friday night.

[sugarplum]

Aw, that's so cool.

Salsa dancing is currently big with our group of friends here but I got here when the things were winding down for a few months. I'm hoping it picks up again soon.

[noodleoo]

If you did it before, I don't think it would be hard to pick up. My H and I met dancing in college and while we don't dance often anymore, at weddings and stuff we can play around and figure stuff out. If you are taking lessons, I bet you will have a blast! And it is such great exercise! Have fun!

[loveday]

Aug 14, 2012 17:17:18 GMT -5 @amber said:

Swear to god I have a tenant who is a ballroom dance instructor. He has a big ballroom dance scene airbrushed on the side of his trailer. He swears he is the 1994 (or thereabouts) national Shag champion. I have got to see this fucking asshole do the shag one day. I'll ask him next time I see him, I was mean to him today.

Hahaha, that is brilliant. I would pay to see that.

[Deleted]

I competed in college. I think you'd be fine with lessons, especially since you've danced before.

[vccake]

Yes! DH and I have been taking private lessons for a year. It is pricey but we love it. We suck!! But we do a very decent quickstep and waltz.