It takes four to tango

Mochi

I heard about this introductory tango class being held in an art gallery tomorrow--how cool, thought I, so I inquired and it looks like I'm going. But yikes, there will only be one other student and two instructors! And the woman was so excited to hear from me and I felt bad about backing out. But I am a ridiculously uncoordinated dancer and in a group of four there's absolutely nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.

My hubs would probably call this a shenanigan. It's probably a part of my mid-life crisis. I'm just letting you know so you can see I attempt to have somewhat of a life outside of posting on YLF. Ay carramba!

13 years ago

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Caro in Oz

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My recent attempt at movement/dancing was wonderful so deep breath she says while giving you a warm friendly nudge in the back.

13 years ago

DeclawedJaguar

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I think it sounds great! I'm not a great dancer myself, and an introvert to boot, so large dance classes stress me out. The most fun I've had dancing was in a small class of four, where even if I did make a fool of myself, there were only a few people to witness it :). It also helps to have that much more attention from the instructor, which helps one learn faster. Relax and enjoy, Mochi!

13 years ago

bj1111

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hubs and i just took a series of tango lessons. we loved it.

13 years ago

ManidipaM

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I wonder... maybe if you can push yourself to do it, it won't be so bad after the first few...?

I'm assuming you're doing it for fun and enjoyment, rather than to go on stage? In which case, I would hope it doesn't matter how uncoordinated you are.

(I do *get* where you're coming from --- I'm very clumsy too, and hate-hate-HATE having an audience to it! But it may turn out to be a good version of going out on a limb --- my one-on-one hypnotherapy classes were FRIGHTENING at first...)

13 years ago

Mochi

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It is for fun, ManidipaM. I never have to do it again if I don't want to. But it would be nice to broaden my exercise options and it would be a social outlet too, I suppose, if I ended up liking it.

I am at my best fitness levels since college. But alas, coordination is not my strong point. But I really refuse to believe I can't get better or it's all downhill in your forties...one of the upsides of being an extremely late bloomer

It'll only be a problem if they get annoyed with me laughing at myself...

13 years ago

Debora

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"My hubs would probably call this a shenanigan."

LOL, Mochi, I say bring on the shenanigans! Have a wonderful time and let us know how it turns out.

13 years ago

Janet

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I think it sounds like a blast, and you deserve to treat yourself!

I saw a quote recently about how if you're not willing to look silly, you're probably not pushing yourself outside your comfort zone enough (I'm paraphrasing, of course). I had to remember that when I started running, since yes, I am a penguin, and I think I look ridic when I run. As a fellow "uncoordinated" person, I say go for it and have fun! Just think, only a few people will be able to see you, not an entire room full!

13 years ago