Sometimes being a former English teacher gets in the way of being a tango teacher. As my dear husband suggested, “People don’t write paragraphs anymore! Don’t expect to get essays from folks!” I am happy that some of you wrote a few sentences. I have put all of them on the blog, and will announce the winner of the free private lesson on Facebook and on my email feed. Every day, I hear, “When will we be able to dance again?” from my students. The answer: TODAY with your body, and we don’t know when connected physically with someone else. But continue to keep your dance polished—or even improve it—so that you are ready when it’s safe again.
“It’s hard to put into words what I miss about tango. It supports all aspects of my wellness- my physical health, mental health, social connections and relationships, my creative drive, and my sense of purpose. Looking forward to the day when I can be back in class with the Portland community!”
“It makes me too sad 😢[to comment].”
“The music, the embrace, the ronde.”
“I miss snuggling with my friends and dancepals. Snuggling feels good. It helps me feel less lonely. And you learn so much about someone by snuggling with them that it’s a delightful way to get to know someone. ”