Tonight I went to a beginners ballroom dancing class with a couple of my friends and I am so glad it was a *gumby* beginners class – because we were crap! Luckily everyone was very patient, and I really enjoyed the class.

We did 2 dances; waltz for an hour, and then cha cha for half an hour. The cha cha was way more fun than the waltz, I think I’m about 40 years too young to enjoy the waltz. It is a rather elegant dance, and I’m not really elegant.

I am really please my calf muscle didn’t do any naughty tearing, and my heart could definitely keep up with the pace. I’m so amazed with how strong my fitness has become that I could actually enjoy the dancing in a dance class. No pain in my knees either.

I think I will go again, but for long-term enjoyment I would like to learn some dancing that’s sexier, or has cooler upbeat music. The Tennessee Waltz didn’t do it for me!