Happy hump day! It's Wednesday and we are half way there. My district is on spring break so I am taking advantage.
Today I wanted to share with you how Nick (my boyfriend of 6 years) and I got into swing dancing...or what it's really called, lindy hop. I get asked this question a lot by friends and family who are not apart of the dance community.
Well, it all started at the land of the mouse. Yes, Disneyland. We are annual pass holders. One sweet summer night we were passing by Tomorrowland Terrace when I heard the rich sounds and beats of Elvis music. Yes, I'm talking Elvis Presley, the King. Needless to say, Nick and I decided to stop and listen. I've been an Elvis Presley fan since I was a kid. Heck, thanks to my papi, I love all old music. We noticed that towards the back of the crowd there were a group of people dancing to this music. Now I don't mean like booty shakin' poppin' lockin' type of dancing. No I mean like really dancing to the music. Nick and I looked at each other and said "Hey they're swing dancing."
After a few weeks and some google searching, Nick found the Atomic Ballroom in Irvine, Ca. On Sundays they were teaching beginning swing. So every Sunday for 6 weeks we drove to Irvine and gave it our very best. Let me tell you, it is not easy. I was starting my steps on my left foot (wrong!) and there were times where Nick and I almost broke up in disagreements regarding our dancing.
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| Nick and I at the beginning. Photo Credit to Debbi Hart |
To make a long story short...err or longer, we finished the course. After that we decided to try it out for ourselves. Every Saturday night the sights and sounds of Carnation Plaza Gardens at Disneyland come alive with some sensational swing bands. Nick and I used this time to get our practice in.
About 3 months later, we came to point where we needed more. This was when we found Rusty Frank's school, Lindy By The Sea in El Segundo, Ca. Personally, this is when I felt that I became a real dancer. After taking her six month track Nick and I really started dancing. This is when we grew even more.
And the rest is history, my friends.
I cannot imagine my life and my relationship with Nick without swing dancing. It has helped me as a person and in my relationship with Nick. We became closer and we challenged each other in many ways. It has helped me build self confidence and so much more. Not just that it's great cardio and I swear it's the only way I stay skinny and in shape :) It has also opened up many doors for us, as well as, many great adventures!
So are you ready to sign up?
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| Nick and I now. Photo Credit to PhotosWithClass.com |
XOXO
Annette
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