When I went to the States recently there were a fair few parties. In particular I found myself at one party in the middle of the dance floor, surrounded by people dancing, whilst {almost} sober. I looked around. There were women on the stage dancing it out. Like really getting into it. Dancing with childlike abandon {some with a little raunch thrown in}. Others were awkwardly moving their bodies around to the music, aware of every move their hips and feet made.
I thought to myself, dancing is an odd thing, isn’t it? The way we move our bodies about in big groups of people. As a child it’s quite a natural thing to do. To bop and spin and bounce. And then we grow up and for some that natural feeling escapes and for others it hangs around. Lucky sods.
There are moments when I dance without inhibition. I do love to dance. I like to rock it out with Lacey in the comfort of my own home. There have been many, many times when the desire to dance is strong … and I give in to it. And then there are times, like at the party in the States, when it feels plain awkward and I can feel every awkward movement from the way my arms sway, to the way my face looks, to the uncoordinated to and fro of my feet. Awkward. But I did it anyway, because in a way it feels good. It’s fun. I love it, not matter how silly it sometimes feels.
I loved to dance. It was my joy… from about 16 to 25. Then I got all serious… and I haven't danced much at all since then, 12 long years ago. I miss dancing, I really do. I mean the wild and crazy dancefloor stuff. I loved it!
From 17 to mid twenties I had a lot of mind altering help to really get my groove on. These says I am more of a lounge room boogie kinda girl…
I love to watch my children dance.
Being such a large woman, I feel awkward when I dance. I never dance in public, and it even takes courage for me to dance with my 3 yr old Niece, who I know couldn't care less how I look when I dance. It's sad really. I think I would love dancing if I could just get out of my head long enough!
I married into a family of huge dancers – you should see them at the family christmas party whereas in my family no one dances. I am not into dancing at all. It makes me feel selfconscious and un coordinated. I think if I were slimmer I would enjoy it now. Yes I do feel like I am missing out sometimes. I hate the pressure when people are demanding you join in. However my daughter is a huge groover and dances more than walks – she has the family dancing genes.
I love to dance too! At home, in the club..although I haven't been to one in years haha. But I do find myself more relaxed in dancing when I have other friends who love dancing around me. Some justnlike to go clubs and drink so hitting the floor alone isn't quite fun for me :p
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I love to dance- given half a chance I will boogie most places, at the gym, at work, in the supermarket!?! and it definately makes cleaning the house so much funner!)
But, if I'm out and on a dance floor I always begin to feel self-concious…worried that I'm taking up too much space, that I'm looking silly, that I'm getting sweaty, on and on it goes… man I'm a whole barrel of contradictions aren't I!!
Regardless I love to dance 🙂 x
I used to love dancing before I had children. My best friend and I would go out every friday night and have a couple of drinks together and dance the night away. These days the only time I let loose and dance is at home in private, whilst doing housework or something. I refuse to dance in public anymore because I don't want people to laugh at my wobbly bits.
Dancer here. I love it. I am terrible at it but I do not care. We have Kitchen Discos a lot at my place. Mr Woog is a non dancer and he always says it is one thing he wishes he had the confidence to do.
That video makes me smile so much!
I sit it out and I'm miserable the whole time. I want so badly to dance. So badly. But who wants to see *me* dance? Dancing was for the pretty girls.
You've got to groove sista! When I'm feeling unco on the dancefloor I look down at the ground, pretend noone is there and start shaking it, move my hips, feel the beat, and soon enough I've got my groove on! A smile always helps too 🙂
I dance whenever the opportunity comes along. I'm really into Zumba at the moment, but more importantly I recently went back to ballet (gulp) after not pulling on the pink tights since I was 14. It was challenging and I certainly don't move like I used to, but since I've been back I've been much happier. I feel more confident and graceful and I love it!
Dancing is such a brilliant stress relief, if you can get over looking a little spastic!
My family are all into dancing (well, the females anyway!) so we dance around the house while doing housework or cooking dinner. My kids already look at me like I'm mad most of the time, but sometimes they'll join in which is awesome! I haven't been out clubbing in ages, but I'm loving Zumba at the moment – brings back the times years ago when I went along with my friends to ballroom dancing classes – love that hip action! Thats about as public as my dancing gets these days I'm afraid!
I wonder if we could all blog-dance? Put on a groovy song Chantelle and we could all dance with your blog.
I give into dancing often. And lately, usually to The Wiggles. But I'm one of those unhibited ones. When I discovered the saying, “Dance like no-one's watching” I decided that would be my new mantra.
So, we dance here often. Usually with a babe in arms, and holding my four year old's hand. It's the BEST!
Of course, dancing outside the house would be good too. And when that opportunity arises…
Great post Chantelle. So very great!
xx
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I love to dance. My myself, with the kids, parties. Give me a dance floor and I'm on it! It's a feeling of being lost in the music and total happiness for me.
Oh man, I dance. Any opportunity I get. I can't help myself. I'm so glad I have Mr4 to drag me into dancing on the street. At the end of the day, nobody will really remember the crazy lady dancing with the little boy – but they might remember how much fun we had. I'm with Jodi, I'll take the whole dance floor if no-one will dance with me! (And now you will avoid me at parties…)
Oh boy, I let it all hang out and dance Chantelle… every chance I get ;o)
I've posted about my love of dancing a few times actually. I often look ridiculous and waaay too into it for my own good, but I love it and it makes me feel so alive. There's no harm in giving in to something that does that for you :o) xo
Great post too!
School leavers' party. Final song. Balladsville. I'm sitting on one of many chairs, the rest of which make up the circle that everyone else is paired up in the center of. At least three whole minutes spent trying to look invisible. Is that dancing? Anyway, who knew years later I, whilst refraining from dancing, would meet my now husband, because he too was displaying some serious dancefloor avoidance? Ha ha! Avoid-dance!
I'm dancing on the inside!
I've stopped dancing in public a long time ago. I don't know why. It just doesn't appeal to me anymore. I think I've stopped having fun.
I love to dance but rely on bubbles to get there. Sad but true. A little bit of champagne goes a long way.
Dancing sober is the weirdest thing, isn't it? You described it very well.
THANK YOU! THat was the happiest clip I have seen in ages. LOVE it.