D is for Dancing

In honor of all you dancers out there I couldn't let this day go by without mentioning how much dancing can reflect our femininity. The waltz is a beautiful metaphor for the relationship between a husband and wife. The man asks the lady to dance and she accepts. He then leads them to move along with the music. The dance only works if the man is a strong leader and the woman is an attentive and willing follower. The man must be aware of the ability of the woman and not lead her into a move of which she is not ready or capable of doing. The two must work together and be constantly attentive to one another. The women must have a subtle strength. At the core, the female waltz dancer is incredibly strong but she never lets that strength cover up her gentle movements. If done right the two dancers make the waltz look effortless and absolutely blissful. Remember ladies that ballroom dancing is all about making the woman look beautiful so although she may not be leading, she is the one who makes or breaks how the dance is viewed by the audience.

I used to compete in ballroom competitions and I always felt so feminine then when I was being led in the waltz.