Today I went swing dancing! The Melbourne Lindy Exchange is this weekend, and today was a pre-dance. Some folks came in from Perth, threw together a dinner party thing, and then we went dancing at Mayfields in Fitzroy.
I met Sarah first. She was from the Melbourne swing forum. She took me to the Perthies’ party, and then we carpooled to the dance. I was warmly received - the custom is to dance two songs in a row: one to get used to the person, the second to have a good connection.
People liked my new different style - I did things they hadn’t seen, and it excited them. There was a welcome dance for visitors, and I went in. One was from CA, another from Toronto, and a pair from Sweeden, among others.
Tomorrow is the official start, and it will be a blast!
Oh, and tomorrow I meet with Fumie to practice Japanese and English. Huttah!