Other Than Dancing...

Spitfire

Spitfire

Well-Known Member
We have had a number of discussions on why we enjoy our dancing and how it makes us feel, but is there anything else you do that provides a similar feeling? I often get a similar feeling when I'm traveling cross country in my vehicle; particularly through spectacular country.
 
Yes, when instructing an impaired "first time" adaptive skier - and the family or spouse - realizes - They can actually recreate outdoors together and travel to new destinations to discover the country ski spots, and smiles are never ending and the thank you notes are overwhelming.
 
One intellectual: teaching, especially when I see looks of dawning comprehension on students' faces.
One physical: being on, in, near, or under water.
 
Dancing for me is only a special-case of a generalized feeling - that of creative and adaptive learning experiences.

I get the same feeling when I solve a math problem, when I teach someone a new concept, when I'm able to communicate a paradigm-shift to a mentee, when I learn something new and experience that moment of exhilaration that happens when you 'get' something that was eluding you... in general, when I'm able to see a pattern in things and figure out how to ride that pattern...
 
Or writing.. when I start out with only a vague thought and the more I write the more ideas flow.. I enjoy reading back something I've written and liking the way I expressed myself.
 
When I'm painting. Sometimes it turns out the way I wanted, but just the feeling of making the colors spread across the canvas is wonderful.
 
I love to sing and act. Provided the people don't take themselves too seriously, the fellowship is wonderful.
 
Being anywhere near the ocean (or a large lake in a pinch), swimming alone (not in a pool) or super strong winds or storms at night. :)
 
Motor racing. Weird, but true. I raced karts as a kid and dancing (which I'm very new to) is the only thing that's ever come close to giving me the feeling I used to get from racing.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Dance Ads

Advertise on Dance Forums Reach dancers, teachers, studios, event organizers, and dance-friendly brands. View ad options
Back
Top