| Anybody who still believes the myth that | | | | something new….what good does it do to |
| ballroom dancing is for sissies has either | | | | know how to dance, I'll never |
| been living under a rock or is simply using | | | | compete…I'll look stupid….I'm no |
| that as an excuse for their own fears. | | | | good at it…I don't like it….it's |
| | | | too expensive…and on and on ad nauseum. |
| Emmitt Smith of Dallas Cowboys fame, and | | | | It doesn't matter the words they choose, |
| former Superbowl Champion, waltzed away | | | | they're all saying basically the same |
| Wednesday night with another winning trophy | | | | thing…"I lack confidence in myself and |
| to place on his mantel, this one the | | | | I'm scared". How terribly, pathetically sad. |
| championship Mirror Ball Trophy from ABC's | | | | |
| "Dancing with the Stars". | | | | Knowing what I know about ballroom dancing, |
| | | | there simply is no excuse for not learning. |
| I am so proud of this man for shattering all | | | | I've seen men without legs on the ballroom |
| the stereotypes, and offering a resounding | | | | dance floor. I've watched macho types, geeky |
| response once and for all to the age old | | | | types and overweight men move with grace as |
| question: what type of man learns ballroom | | | | they executed a beautiful promenade. I've |
| dancing? The answer….a REAL man! | | | | known men who took on odd jobs to pay for |
| | | | continued lessons. I've witnessed men |
| There can surely be no question as to this | | | | literally dragged into the studio against |
| man's virility, nor his confidence in | | | | their will and watched with pride as they |
| himself. Not only did he plunge | | | | developed into, not just great dancers, but |
| wholeheartedly into unfamiliar waters, but he | | | | one even went on to become a phenomenal |
| chose to do it on nationwide television, in | | | | instructor. How much they all would have |
| front of millions of viewers. How many men | | | | missed if they had let their fears keep them |
| (or women, for that matter) have the guts to | | | | from trying. |
| do that? | | | | |
| | | | There are many things in this world to be |
| I've heard all the whiny excuses for not | | | | afraid of. Ballroom dancing isn't one of |
| taking ballroom dancing lessons…I've | | | | them. Don't be afraid to open yourself to new |
| got two left feet….dancing is for | | | | possibilities. The numerous benefits you'll |
| sissies….I don't have time to learn | | | | receive may shock you. |