DDR? ... sounds juvenile huh? Prior to "Dance Dance Revolution", the art of dancing has a special place in my heart. My dad has taught me a valuable lesson when I was growing up - dancing is one way to a woman's heart. I clearly remember the words leaving his mouth "Son, the most effective way to hold a woman's hand... is by asking her to dance", and he follows "...the rest, you will have to work your way". Nowadays, we dance without even getting in contact. My dad was clever, he taught me Ballroom! It was so old fashion for me but at age 12, I learned how to dance Swing, Cha Cha, Tango, Reggae, Foxtrot, etc. Mom was my practice partner, and she enjoyed every single minute of us spending quality time... and it's a form of exercise.
Well, my dad did not mention that women my age know no clue how to dance a single ballroom step. I ask myself... "how can this be a way to a woman's heart?!?". Ahh, yes HE was BRILLIANT!!! It was the mom of who I was courting who I would be asking to dance. It worked!!! I work my way to the mom, and the mom builds me up to the daughter. Amazingly, it worked on all of them (don't ask how many, but it worked every single time!).
Thanks Papa for teaching me how to dance Ballroom... looking back now, the whole ride was worthwhile!
*** Photo above was one of the dance competition I attended this year. I rarely dance anymore (weddings, party's, @ Vegas), and participating at these competitions yearly keeps me abreast to one of my passions. I also have chosen this photo as an example of the lesson I learned at class... lighting, lighting, and lighting. Various lighting, and how to compensate for each one of them.
P.S. For sure I would teach my son to dance Ballroom at an early age... he'll thank me when he gets older :)
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