Tonight’s our public debut in the wacky world of ballroom dancing as we’re attending our first dance sponsored by the Permian Basin Ballroom Dance Society.
This is a formal affair, or as formal as it gets in Midland, Texas, US of A. We understand that there may be a few guys wearing tuxes, and some women in formals, although coat and tie are the nominal requirements for the men. MLB has a new dress and shoes (Say, why is it that whenever we get involved in things like this, the invariable outcome is significant enhancement to her wardrobe, with accompanying significant depletion of our bank account?) while I have, well, neither, not that I’m interested in having the former or need the latter. In fact, I’m fixing to pull out the 20+ year old suit, which may well be back in style…somewhere.
Anyhow, we’re a little nervous about the prospect, although we’re encouraged that our dance instructor will be there and she’s promised to provide little tips (such as, “this is a rumba” or “this is a mambo” or “never, ever do that again!”), and a few of our other beginner classmates will also be present. We’ve been assured that knowing the basics is plenty good enough to feel at home, but, of course, seeing is believing. At the very least, the band is supposed to be excellent and so we’ll enjoy the music.
Now, all we have to do is go back through seven instructional DVDs for last minute practice. T – A – NGOoooo, T – A – NGOoooo
So is this something like a recital? Will there be judging? Spectators? Or, what exactly do you hope to gain from this experience? I’m glad you recognize the most basic fact of ballroom dancing (or anything for that matter)…it’s all about “presenting” the woman. You could wear your favorite bunny suit and still all eyes will be on MLB, MS, APA, CMA, TWCNtLAT). Her dress and shoes are important. 😉
Eric:
A good suit NEVER goes out of style. I just wish I could still fit in my suits from 20 years ago.
Gwynne, this is an actual ballroom dance, with a live band (from El Paso, I think) that specializes in Latin dance music. The only judging will be the kind that spectators do from the tables, the only pressure…self-imposed. Neither are to be underestimated. 😉
But, you’re right, of course. It’s all about the chicks. Which is fine by me. She can pull it off.
John, not to brag (for any number of reasons) but I can still wear my high school letter jacket.
Which just begs the obvious questions, what did you letter in? And what font is the letter on your jacket?
Off topic – but you have a high school letter jacket? That is so cool! We don’t have them over here – so I have only ever seen them on TV. Can you just buy them?
Good luck with the ballroom dancing!! I have confidence that you will both do well. The important thing is to have fun. Enjoy your seven DVD’s hehe.
Have fun!
And don’t forget the upside of that “depletion” to your bank account: you get to admire your lady anew.
“What font is the letter on your jacket…”
Ha! Eric should scan it and post it to the What The Font place mentioned recently.
My one overriding thought on reading this was…..”Thank the Lord this is happening to Eric and not me”!
As you may recall I had a painful childhood experience involving Square Dance lessons.
MLB will be the Belle of the Ball without a doubt! And you’ll be beaming with pride all evening and we know it! (I guess you’re there now since it’s 10:15.) I wish I could see her!
I hope you are able to post at least a little when you get home. I’ll bet you had a great time! Did you take pictures?
I hope y’all had a great time!!! This could be viewed as the Midland debut of “Dancing with the Stars”…and with her recent MLB, MS, APA, CMA, TWCNtLAT credentials, (thanks, Gwynne!) , plus her beauty, grace and style, MLB would be the STAR! But, that would make you…the…the… the ….professional dancer???
Ummmmm…did you wear your ostrich boots with your suit?