When I was growing up, dance was my "thing." Some girls played sports, some girls were in band or orchestra, and I was at dance class three nights a week. I never really took it seriously enough to pursue as a career, but it was something that I felt good at and I loved doing. Mr. Cupcake, on the other hand, was involved and sports and music, and actually was pretty talented at multiple instruments. However, his knowledge and understanding of rhythm does not translate to the dance floor.
When we go to weddings I always want to get on the dance floor the moment the DJ starts busting out some tunes, but I pretty much have to drag Mr. Cupcake to join me. I don't think he's a bad dancer — but his typically secure level of confidence swiftly drops the moment his soles touch the hardwood, and I hate knowing how uncomfortable it makes him. I think dancing is all about fun and I don't care what he looks like out there as long as he's enjoying himself, but when he gets nervous and starts to break out "the sprinkler," I know we're in trouble.
To cure his lack of dancing confidence, I delicately brought up the idea of taking a dance class together, and to my surprise he was all for it. There is a great organization in the Philadelphia metropolitan area called Main Line School Night, and they offer classes in dance, cooking, computers, entertaining, languages, fitness, writing, crafting.... you name it, they've got it! So after 5 weeks of an 80-minute class per week (and for only about $100 total for the pair of us), we'll be on our way to looking like Fred & Ginger at our wedding!
I think learning the basics and a few key moves will help Mr. Cupcake to feel less self-conscious on the dance floor. Now, there is no way we're doing a choreographed routine for our first dance (I'm picking my battles, ladies!), but at least he will be able to sway with his head held-high, without worrying that all eyes are on us!
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