Waltz Across Texas... dancing in someone's arms

[mrdreamjeans]

Reading Excessor and Dr Scott's posts about the Square Dancing Convention brought back a lot of wonderful memories. I'm delighted they had such a good time in Phoenix.

I love to country-western dance and have been ballroom dancing since I was three years old. (Thanks Mom:) I even competed in CW dance competitions in the 80s with my dance partner Karina. One year we won second place in the Texas Two-Step Championship.

However, the best part of partner dancing for me has always been that it is a wonderful way to meet nice people. For three or four minutes you share an extended hug, lose yourselves in the music and the creative, romantic steps of the waltz or slow dance or the speed, frenzy and excitement of a barn-burner. You can just feel the thread of energy between you and your partner. I am seldom happier than when I am dancing with a responsive partner and the common thread is a love for the music.

I am a strong lead and live for the perceptive follower who, with a gentle touch of my hand, puts magic in motion. I like making the decisions, but I admire even more the follower who can turn my decisions into fluid, dancing gold:) There is nothing more beautiful than watching a couple spinning and moving gracefully around the floor... in sync with the music and with each other.

The power of music + a handsome partner in your arms = a natural high:) Exhilarating!

(singing) "I'll waltz across Texas with you in my arms." I used to dance 30-40 dances in a row and go home feeling well and truly hugged. Hmmm... I think I shall have to get out and go dancing. Inspiration has struck!

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Deal!!!

[bearchitect.livejournal.com]

I pledge at least one of each of the following: a slow 2-step, a medium beat 2-step, and one or two fast ones (I really like them barn-burners), a waltz, and a shadow dance. Line dances are not my forte, tho. That's when I get to check out the other dancers!

So far, Friday night may be the best bet (July 30). Heck, I'll make it a point to keep Friday night open just to go dancing with you.

Here's my email addy.: fzuniga (at) planZarchitects (dot) com. Let me know how to get in touch with you once in Houston and we've got a dance date!

Yeeha!

Re: Deal!!!

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I don't like the line dances, cept for one of them. In my opinion, it's just choreography to memorize (and feels like work:) and it's an excuse to avoid asking someone to dance.

I look forward to it! I'll email you my cell number and we can go with the flow!

Re: Deal!!!

[bearchitect.livejournal.com]

making mental note to pack boots for trip!

Re: Deal!!!

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I emailed my cell number to you. Let me know that I got it to you correctly:)