Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Back into Ballroom


After going to ballroom classes once a week for four years, having a year’s break was actually quite difficult. I didn’t realise how much I enjoyed it until I suddenly had to give it up.

I had to give it up due to going to Nottingham Trent University, as there were no ballroom dance classes there. However, moving to the University of Buckingham, I have been able to find a ballroom class called Dance. Tonight was my first lesson and it really was so enjoyable. I was unbelievably nervous as I had decided to go to a later class, which was more advanced.

Once I got there, I realised I was going to be the only youngster as many couples were late thirties early forties.

When the class started I watched to see what steps people knew. I knew, by just watching for a couple of minutes that I knew I was going to be able to cope. The steps here were quite basic, which was good as I hadn't been dancing for ages. However, I did start to get a bit bored, but I was very glad that I had come to try out the lessons. We did the samba and the quickstep.

After this lesson I decided to stay onto the advanced class, and I am so proud of myself for doing so. I ended up being the teacher’s assistant for most of it. Even though I didn’t know the steps I was picking them up fast and really enjoying every moment of it. It was terrifying dancing in front of the class but quite exhilarating at the same time.

I am extremely glad I decided to start ballroom again, it’s always a good to have a hobby you feel quite confident in.

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