The Point at which

we begin to recognize where we are in the music's time,

when we touch each other in rhythm and not only just by chance,

and our partner becomes our partner in rhyme

we dance.

Dance in Encinitas

So it's Saturday night and SwingDiego is done done. Missed that. Missed out on the posing the rapturizing, the ohmygod did you see thats. Ah well. Meanwhile, it was still Saturday night and so I decided to give the social dance party at our studio, Dance North County, a whirl. And whirl I did. About 60 dancers, all ages, sizes and experience levels gave the room just enough fullness to make it fun and yet have plenty of room to dance. DJed tunes provided a range of dance choices from west coast to salsa to samba and back, with a few country two-steps and waltzes thrown in. $10 at the door, iced water and party platter treats to eat, and dancing 'til you dropped. And the dancers, were friendly, open about their level of competence and willing to try. I thorougly enjoyed myself and plan to head down again this coming Saturday, for the 4th Saturday of the month dance, too.

San Diego Dance class

Yes, San Diego, we're back. Starting Sunday, January 10th, Just Dancing will be teaching a new social dance class at our Encinitas location in the Dance North County studios. The class will meet at 2 PM in the small studio and will offer a lot of Salsa, a bit of Swing, and a modicum of Foxtrot to round out your month. This is a beginning class but it will welcome those with experience who want to brush up on their basics and meet new dancers, too. As a big bonus, mention this blog post and you'll get to take us up on our half price offer. Since the class costs $32 per person or $60 per couple for the four week offering, that is quite a savings. But what the heck, start off the New Year by giving and you're bound to receive. Don't forget, Sunday the 10th, 2 PM, Encinitas. Call (760) 942-2374 for more info.

The Dancer is dead

Moonwalking to whatever everland, tune smithing to the last, finally like Marilyn and not Elvis, gone from the dance floor. While, we gather, cry, despair at the waste, decry the quick buck media grab at our attention, and just like with any other death try to make some sense of it.

What miracles there are

I can only watch in awe.



And highly recommend, the dance that makes up this author's oeuvre.

Some Delicious Tangos

I know, what tango isn't somewhat delicious? The way we hold our breath as she enters his embrace.





The way we catch our breath as he begins his chase.







The shudder of our breathing as at last we see love's full face.

Dancing with the Stars again

As you know, we are now into the third week of the competition and after last night's elimination dance we can see a familiar pattern beginning to emerge. I think it is fairly clear that a part of the script is that certain actors are necessary to keep the story line going. What else could explain Steve Woz continued presence.