I Will Dance
I envy those that can dance. I am envious of the people who are graceful, elegant and captivating as they glide across the stage. The seemingly effortless movement and grace has me spellbound.
When I was younger I used to watch American Bandstand and Soul Train. Yes, for the music but also for the dancing. I was mesmerized.
My parents taught me to dance at a young age. Mom would put a record on the record player in the living room - most likely country music like Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Charlie Pride, et - and teach me the 2-step or waltz while standing on her feet. She had good rhythm (she played piano by ear) and would teach me through her own steps, literally.
I love to dance. My greatest moments of joy are when I am out on the dance floor. I'm not graceful, fluid, elegant or captivating. I move for the sheer pleasure of movement. I dance with abandonment. I dance as if no one were watching. I heard a quote once that said "dance is merely making love to music." I like that.
One of my favorite shows is So You Think You Can Dance. I have it taped every week and watch it whenever I find the time.
The following is one of my favorite performances that always makes me smile when I see it. It's happy and fun. Boogie Shoes
This one is just beautiful: Turn to Stone
Tonight I ran across this video of Patrick Swayze and his wife, Lisa, performing a dance that was absolutely breathtaking. It was so beautiful that I found myself with tears in my eyes.
The Last Dance
I will never dance like any of the people in these video clips. But I will dance when I get the chance, and I will dance like no one is watching. I will dance for the sheer pleasure of dancing. I will dance...for me.
When I was younger I used to watch American Bandstand and Soul Train. Yes, for the music but also for the dancing. I was mesmerized.
My parents taught me to dance at a young age. Mom would put a record on the record player in the living room - most likely country music like Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Charlie Pride, et - and teach me the 2-step or waltz while standing on her feet. She had good rhythm (she played piano by ear) and would teach me through her own steps, literally.
I love to dance. My greatest moments of joy are when I am out on the dance floor. I'm not graceful, fluid, elegant or captivating. I move for the sheer pleasure of movement. I dance with abandonment. I dance as if no one were watching. I heard a quote once that said "dance is merely making love to music." I like that.
One of my favorite shows is So You Think You Can Dance. I have it taped every week and watch it whenever I find the time.
The following is one of my favorite performances that always makes me smile when I see it. It's happy and fun. Boogie Shoes
This one is just beautiful: Turn to Stone
Tonight I ran across this video of Patrick Swayze and his wife, Lisa, performing a dance that was absolutely breathtaking. It was so beautiful that I found myself with tears in my eyes.
The Last Dance
I will never dance like any of the people in these video clips. But I will dance when I get the chance, and I will dance like no one is watching. I will dance for the sheer pleasure of dancing. I will dance...for me.
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