I was surprised to run into Victor Hugo, Carlos, and Israel – all from
Tango Passion. I felt guilty about skipping tango! Once you stop,
well, it's hard to get back on, and the last tango session I had
didn't go so well. I enjoy dancing with people who, well, dance me,
who care more about the conversation of rhythm and motion than about
dancing a dance or showing their technique. As much as I appreciate
people trying to teach me cool stuff on the dance floor – and there
are some people who can do that well, adding one or two new tricks as
part of our dance – I remember being rather frustrated by people who'd
keep pushing me to do this one thing, or they'd try all sorts of
advanced stuff and be frustrated when I don't quite follow.

Oh, and being told that I'm too intense, that I smile too much – I
suppose that does make sense in tango's traditional poses, but I like
focusing on people, not floors. I dance with my eyes, too. It's not
that I'm getting my cues from them, but I like having the occasional
connection. I can dance with my eyes closed, and I love that feeling
of trust as well. Still… =b

It's a pity, as I really did enjoy the contact. Socially sanctioned,
wouldn't be misinterpreted, safe… <laugh> It wasn't just that,
either. It was really just being able to follow, to listen, to be the
instrument that another person dances through…

Maybe I should try dancing again. After all, I still have my shoes…

Said Thomas:

A good dance is like playing a good song, once you get into the groove
your mind comes into the present and you just become the dance or
song.