Th Gift of Social Dance
Social Dance has opened my eyes to the different possibilities of how dance can make people feel. I was very timid and cautious about this class for I did not know what I was expecting. I joined the class because my roommate did not want to do it alone, and it would be something different and out of my comfort spot. However, I am actually very pleased with the overall outcome that came from this experience from the various types of dances, having new partners each day, and the phenomenon interesting social and dance labs.
I originally thought that the ballroom only consists of one type of dance called the waltz. I was by far amazed at the different variations of the Waltz, swing, and two steps. Before the class, I could not see myself doing any ballroom dance beside salsa and bachata. However, I saw myself very intrigued and enjoying-oddly-the Waltz. Now, when I think of the Waltz, I think of the cliché Disney scenes at the end of the movie that I so adored as a child. Sometimes I even prefer the Waltz instead of the swing because how peaceful, graceful, and the most serene feeling that I get when I dance with a partner. I think it is very interesting also to dance with a new partner throughout the day especially since I am very shy. …show more content…
Unfortunately, due to my very busy schedule and rigorous courses, I was only able to go to two social outing: the country two-step and the salsa one. I by far love the salsa one because I danced with majority students who were in dance class, so I was comfortable with making mistakes and learning from them. I was by far shocked at the end of how sensual salsa, Kuzi, and other Latin dances were. I would love to take more classes in that because it would be out of my comfort zone and allow me to learn how to truly trust my partner. I am so thankful for both instructors on how simple, step-by-step instructions that they
Social Dance has opened my eyes to the different possibilities of how dance can make people feel. I was very timid and cautious about this class for I did not know what I was expecting. I joined the class because my roommate did not want to do it alone, and it would be something different and out of my comfort spot. However, I am actually very pleased with the overall outcome that came from this experience from the various types of dances, having new partners each day, and the phenomenon interesting social and dance labs.
I originally thought that the ballroom only consists of one type of dance called the waltz. I was by far amazed at the different variations of the Waltz, swing, and two steps. Before the class, I could not see myself doing any ballroom dance beside salsa and bachata. However, I saw myself very intrigued and enjoying-oddly-the Waltz. Now, when I think of the Waltz, I think of the cliché Disney scenes at the end of the movie that I so adored as a child. Sometimes I even prefer the Waltz instead of the swing because how peaceful, graceful, and the most serene feeling that I get when I dance with a partner. I think it is very interesting also to dance with a new partner throughout the day especially since I am very shy. …show more content…
Unfortunately, due to my very busy schedule and rigorous courses, I was only able to go to two social outing: the country two-step and the salsa one. I by far love the salsa one because I danced with majority students who were in dance class, so I was comfortable with making mistakes and learning from them. I was by far shocked at the end of how sensual salsa, Kuzi, and other Latin dances were. I would love to take more classes in that because it would be out of my comfort zone and allow me to learn how to truly trust my partner. I am so thankful for both instructors on how simple, step-by-step instructions that they