PretzelsAndBeer
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I seem to be luckier than I deserve in dance partners. First, by getting set up, completely by chance, with a phenominally talented and charming teacher (about whom I have previously bragged on and on until I'm sure everyone was sick of hearing it).
And second, I've been taking international standard classes for about eight weeks. Also in these classes is one of the more talented bronze/silver female dancers at the studio. We ended up partnering in the class because we are matched in height. I like to take a good long stride (at least when it's appropriate) and not many women can match it. But this one can with no difficulty at all. I can't match her in technique (yet) but when we stretch out in a waltz or a foxtrot we cover some serious yardage. As a follower she's as light and responsive as a helium balloon. I know that's not a very flattering simile but what I mean is she's very agile and quick, and almost always picks up on even my weak or ambiguous leads. I think she tolerates* my relative ineptitude because of my relative altitude. She's almost six feet tall in heels, I'm about two inches taller in shoes.
We've talked a little about taking a few turns in some future studio showcase, maybe even an am/am competition. I brought up the idea and she was, to my surprise, immediately receptive to it even though she could easily get a more skillful partner.
That's all. I just wanted to brag about my dance partners again. Now I'll give it a rest for a while. Carry on.
*By which I don't mean to imply she dances with me grudgingly. On the contrary she's very gracious about it.
And second, I've been taking international standard classes for about eight weeks. Also in these classes is one of the more talented bronze/silver female dancers at the studio. We ended up partnering in the class because we are matched in height. I like to take a good long stride (at least when it's appropriate) and not many women can match it. But this one can with no difficulty at all. I can't match her in technique (yet) but when we stretch out in a waltz or a foxtrot we cover some serious yardage. As a follower she's as light and responsive as a helium balloon. I know that's not a very flattering simile but what I mean is she's very agile and quick, and almost always picks up on even my weak or ambiguous leads. I think she tolerates* my relative ineptitude because of my relative altitude. She's almost six feet tall in heels, I'm about two inches taller in shoes.
We've talked a little about taking a few turns in some future studio showcase, maybe even an am/am competition. I brought up the idea and she was, to my surprise, immediately receptive to it even though she could easily get a more skillful partner.
That's all. I just wanted to brag about my dance partners again. Now I'll give it a rest for a while. Carry on.
*By which I don't mean to imply she dances with me grudgingly. On the contrary she's very gracious about it.
happy for you
