Archive for June, 2010
Learn to Dance in Seattle
When I moved to the Puget Sound area a few months ago, it was a struggle to meet new people. Despite registering for online communities and signing up for a litany of social media sites, I had no luck establishing relationships. After a few weeks, it became apparent that I would have to employ different tactics in order to meet new people.
I began taking a more proactive approach, attending farmer’s markets and other community events. Since I have never danced a step in my life, I also endeavored to learn to dance in Seattle. Not only has this given me enough confidence to head out on the dance floor alone, but it was also an ideal atmosphere to meet new people and make local connections.
What is the Foxtrot?
The Foxtrot is a popular ballroom dance that first emerged about a century ago. From the time of its release until the 1940s, the Foxtrot was the most popular fast-paced dance. When the Foxtrot premiered, it was generally danced to ragtime and influenced records for decades.
In contemporary society, the dance is typically accompanied by swing-style big band music. There are now two common variations of the Foxtrot: the slow version, simply known as Foxtrot, and quick, which is called Quickstep. If you have never learned the dance, there are several establishments offering Seattle Foxtrot dance lessons.
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