There is a special kind of humor associated with a couple learning to dance together. The type of humor that parents can appreciate - especially those with toddlers who are taking their first wobbly steps. In due time, however, these initial uncertain steps become more grounded, the ridiculously amusing wobble becomes less pronounced, and the frequent plops on to the cushioned bottom become less frequent. The child learns to walk...
And so a couple learns to dance.
There is a special kind of satisfaction associated with a couple that, after much practice and some personalized attention from a teacher, effortlessly dances together. The type of satisfaction, perhaps, that comes with solving the entire New York Times crossword puzzle in record time. The kind of satisfaction that leaves her feeling breathless, him in control, and both smiling while wiping the sweat off their brows.
There is a special kind of pleasure associated with holding someone special in a way that makes him or her feel safe, supported, satisfied-- loved! On the dance floor, we have tools and terms for this. Have a solid frame. Be connected to your partner. Activate your arms and back. Move with your center. Connect!
The short of it is that there is a kind of fantasy associated with dancing together. Holding one another. Wooing someone. Being swept off one’s feet. Taking each other’s breath away.
Dancing has taken my breath away!
And I see my couples, my wobbly students, find more confidence in their steps. Today, I witnessed another transformation. A wedding couple dancing. Beautifully. Less and less stiff everyday. More and more fluid. He was so confident that she smiled the entire time. She followed so gracefully that he held her closer, longer, which made her smile some more. Every step flowed into the next and they both became one with every dip.
I feel proud.
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