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| - I think I'm hooked :) I first heard the concept of swing dancing from a friend who said it's really a cool dance to learn. So with that seed planted in my head, it started to sprout. I had been search far and wide for "my dance" and tried cha cha cha, tango, salsa and watched bachata (definitely not my style) and nothing clicked. I was also looking for a dance where there aren't old creepy guys trying to dance with you. I was determined to find "my thing". So I Googled "swing dance Montreal" and they're the first option that comes up. They had a promo for Swing Level 1+2 so I said, "Why not?" and promptly signed up. I convinced a friend to switch over from samba to swing so we both took the 1+2 together. In the first class, we had 30-some people and it didn't matter that I went with my friend because the instructors make you switch partners every few minutes, there were some classes where I might not even have danced with my friend :p but the cool part is that everyone is young (20s-30s) and friendly (no creepy old guys here! yay). Warren and Kim were our instructors and I really enjoyed their easy-going approach to teaching. Watching them dance was like a light bulb turning on and I realized that I've found "my thing" :D It was fun and very accommodating environment for learning because no one is judging you for two left feet.
The guided practice on Wednesday was only ok because the guy who was supposed to be coaching seemed more interested in eating his sandwich, drinking his coffee and chatting with people than to actually coach us. After taking the Level 1+2 courses, I still didn't "get" swing so I asked how to get good at swing and the instructors recommended going to the social dances on Friday nights.
I had to summon 2 months worth of courage to actually go the first time early this year by myself and guess what? I had a BLAST!!! I'd go every Friday if I get the chance. They don't have lockers so you have to leave your stuff in the coat area. Also bring a bottle of water that is easily distinguishable in dim lighting. PLEASE put on a good antiperspirant or deodorant--nobody likes dancing with a smelly partner :p Don't dress too warm because all that dancing will make you sweat! You don't need a partner, just show up cause there's always enough friendly people to ask you to dance! Entry fee is $10 cash only and there's a beginner intro class at 8:30pm and an intermediate at 8:45pm. IMHO, if you're a beginner, it's better you take the Swing 1 and maybe even Swing 2 to really get into dancing. Try it!
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