Learning from beginners

With a slower pace of learning and difficult followers to lead, I had ample time to listen to the music and dance from the feeling of the music. There’s a continuation and roundness to the swing dance that I didn’t know before. My competition routines had all been about showing off the technique and body line. The swing that I knew was the equivalent of a 1Km sprint. The swing that I am learning now is focused on the fun between two people.

It was very cute when a candian born 75% chinese 25% japanese girl bowed to me before we danced. Another amazing cultural (Or is it genetic) programming that we cannot escape. Like the Taiwanese’s avoidance of eye contacts which is considered to be not confidence or hiding something. I wondered if I have managed to do away with this yet, need someone to video tape me for that. Well, at least we all were light hearted young dancers and were able to laugh at such things together. This is what dancing should be about.