Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Why I ............ dance.

Let me tell you a little secret about myself.
I used to be a club kid. I spent every weekend on the dance floor. I was at my favorite club so often that they quit charging me entrance, stopped carding me and even gave me free bottled water. I knew the owners. I knew the bouncers. I had "breakfast" with the deejays at 4:00 in the morning when the place closed down. I came to life in the strobe lights and pounding music.

Something else you need to know about me and the club. I didn't drink. I didn't do drugs. I refused so many pick-ups that its crazy. I went to the club to do one thing and one thing only.

Dance until I was wet with sweat and sporting a perma-grin.


To this day, the one thing that can always make me feel better, even in the depths of serious depression, is dancing. I love it more than breathing. I love it more than food. I love it more than sex. Yeah, I just said that. Dancing, to me, is something that comes from the deepest part of the soul. It's emotional. It's liberating. It's beautiful. It's primal. It's instinctual. Even those people who insist that they can't dance, will move to the beat of music when no one is watching. Babies dance and bobble to music without ever being taught how. We are all born with it inside of us. Yes, some dancing looks better than others. But if it comes from somewhere real, there will always be something beautiful about it.

I dance because it makes me happy. It fills my soul up and makes it overflow with appreciation for my body, my life and my God. I dance because it makes me forget about everything else. It's an escape. I dance because something deep down inside of me is moved by music and I just can't help myself. I dance to feel alive.

And sometimes, sometimes......... I dance to remember who I am.


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11 comments:

Regan said...

Gorgeous, inspirational post! I really enjoyed reading it. I dance too. :) xoxo

Jessica said...

I love this post. Not only is it inspirational, but it really makes me want to get out on a dance floor somewhere tonight!

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Jen said...

You were a club kid? No kidding!! That's so awesome!! If I could have one talent, it would be to dance. My problem, I have no rhythem... 'what's that?' my body says ;-) But really dear, this is so cool! Love learning more and more about ya. xo

Jesson Balaoing said...

great post!, keep blogging!

Sarah Klassen said...

That's awesome! I didn't know that about you! There's nothing like dancing, is there? It's so so good for you... David and I used to go to clubs quite often, and I love dancing as well. It took me awhile to be confident, but after a little practice, it all fell into place :)

I hope you have a lovely weekend,

xoxo

p.s I refused to ever get drunk!

E said...

I'm too self-conscious to dance without a couple of drinks in me first, but I agree - dance is powerful.

Barbara von Enger said...

I adore dancing, too, but I prefer ballet and modern dance. Dancing keeps me grounded and happy. Enjoy the weekend;-)

Unknown said...

I LOVE to dance. I don't do it as much anymore, I'm older, but I totally know the feeling, and no you don't need to be high to enjoy it, either! XO!

Blair McLeod said...

Love this post!! thanks for sharing it!

so wish i could dance.

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la la Lovely said...

loved this post...it was inspiring and love to see what makes people alive. I don't think i've ever danced like that.. well I know I haven't. I wouldnt' know what to do with myself but it sounds like you find yourself when you do!
x Trina

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