| Ballroom dancing is back in the limelight and it’s | | | | pulled onto the floor a number of times and managed |
| back big time. As one series of a TV reality dance | | | | to learn a few new steps, having a go when time |
| show finishes, another starts. While I’m not a big | | | | allows, so I can testify that some of these routines |
| fan of many of the reality programmes on television, | | | | are rather energetic. Seeing the crowd dancing |
| you cannot deny that these offer opportunities and | | | | almost continuously for three hours has made me |
| showcase pure raw talent in a way that never | | | | realise the benefits of a salsa dancing course and |
| existed a couple of decades ago. Every UK city now | | | | why people from all walks of life are taking the |
| seems to be gripped by the salsa craze with clubs | | | | plunge to learn a few salsa dancing steps. |
| popping up everywhere and people of all ages, male | | | | 1 - It’s very social and for many becomes their |
| and female, are flocking to take up a salsa dancing | | | | big night out where they meet up with friends, dance |
| course. Dance has no religion, age or culture barriers | | | | and have a drink and a bite to eat. |
| as people dance to celebrate any and every occasion | | | | 2 - For anyone who hates gyms, you can view these |
| worldwide. | | | | social events as a complete workout, based on my |
| I have a daytime job at Sheffield City Hall as a | | | | personal experience. |
| steward for the venue’s weekly tea dances so I | | | | 3 - It gets the heart rate going and the blood |
| can personally vouch for their enormous popularity. | | | | pumping. |
| When I was first asked if I would like the tea dance | | | | 4 - The legs, ankles, arms, shoulders and hips, in fact, |
| duty on a regular basis, I wasn’t sure how I | | | | the whole body, is being exercised all at once, all at |
| would view them. I was in for a surprise, however. It | | | | the same time. |
| has turned out to be a great job, but I think what | | | | 5 - It’s a great way of breaking new ground and |
| really hit me was how fit everyone must be. | | | | learning something different with the person you |
| A mixed age group, male and female, these people | | | | love. Apart from socialising with a partner, |
| don’t stop dancing until the last waltz has | | | | there’s an opportunity to meet new people and |
| finished playing three hours later. I’ve even been | | | | add to your circle of friends. |