Written by Rick Archer, December
2000
As we begin the
new Millennium, in some ways, things haven’t really changed that much. There is still
Danger out there and it is still a smart idea to have talented friends. Plus it turns out
that most of us deep down are indeed social creatures. We enjoy having good company!
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In case you've
been spending too much time in the jungle lately and didn't already know, Dancing has
always been one of history's most effective ways to meet people and make friends.
Folklore is full
of stories about the importance of dance in one culture after another. Society today
certainly is no different.
Whether it's a community dance, a high school prom, a college
mixer, or just hanging out at a local dance hall, a dance club today is a modern
equivalent of yesterday's water hole.
Not only is
dancing an invaluable way to make contact, dancing can be satisfying in many other ways as
well.
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For one
thing, social dancing can be challenging and fun to learn. Although learning to dance is
not always easy, for the most part students enjoy trying to master flashy, intricate dance
routines in class. Then later at Practice Night it is very satisfying to finally conquer a
pattern learned in class and show off your brilliance to the world out on the dance floor.
Also one of life's great pleasures is the ability to dance to music you also love to
listen to.
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But
let's face it, the major attraction of the social dancing you learn at SSQQ is in its
ability to let you have fun dancing with attractive partners. After all, that is why it is
called “Social Dancing” for goodness sake.
Social
dancing has always been a premier skill for bringing people together. Whether married or
single, dancing at social functions gives people something to do together that's fun, it's
an ice-breaker, and it gets people smiling, laughing, and moving!
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The
music, the rhythm, the social contact, and the concentration relaxes people. Dancing is a
great hobby. You get to see your friends and meet new ones, you get to show off, plus the
joy of leading someone through a difficult move or following it (especially if you
barely know the person!) gives you a real sense of accomplishment. In addition watching other people have fun dancing
makes you smile and laugh. Everyone should know how good dancing is for the spirit.
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With
these facts well in mind, from the curious beginnings of our studio in 1977 all the way to
today, SSQQ has served as a
perfect meeting place for literally thousands of people. I would imagine we have 12,000
people a year walk through the place.
Now
multiply 12,000 times 20+ years and suddenly it becomes no surprise that anyone in Houston
who has ever shown even the slightest interest in dancing has probably been through
here at one time or another.
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