We Don’t Think We Can Dance, But We Do It Anyway
Every few years, my husband and I take ballroom dancing classes. We never make much progress, but we do have a good time. Except, of course, for the bruised limbs … and egos.
I’m celebrating our latest lesson attempt with a two-part limerick:
We Don’t Think We Can Dance, But We Do It Anyway
By Madeleine Begun Kane
My husband and I like to dance.
Are we good? Oh no way — not a chance.
I am not being humble
In saying we stumble
And often trip over our pants.
But we’re working on rumba and swing.
Plan a do-over class in the spring.
And to those who might think
That we really do stink,
Just be glad we’re not trying to sing.
Tags: Ballroom Dance, Dance Classes, Dancing Humor, Exercise Humor, Rumba, Swing
Love the last line!
I’m with you on the singing. Even though I’m a musician, I’ve got no singing chops. Scary, in fact when I try.
Keep up the dancing though!
Thanks, ONE of THE GUYS! I too am a musician (an oboist) with a bad singing voice. People assume that trained instrumentalists can sing. Sadly, that often isn’t true.
haha! I love the thought of the two of you “tripping the light fantastic”. I’ve taken salsa lessons and thought I was doing great…until I tried it with a partner. I’m working on learning the hand signals -left turn - right turn, etc.
Thanks, Cheryl. And have a good time with your salsa! Dance lessons can be frustrating, but even if you barely make it to mediocre, it’s a fun experience.
That was so funny and cute. I’m just curious by the way. Is a “limerick” just a white person’s version of rap with out the base and getting caught outside of night club with guns in the car??
Oh no! Brett’s on to us!
My husband and I took tango lessons once. After two lessons it was painfully clear that we were the worst in the class. Between my insistence on leading and his consistent foot-shuffling, we really didn’t stand a chance. We spent most of each class bickering and not dancing at all. Even the instructor hated us.
On our way to the third class (of a six-class series) we passed by a local bar and grill. We took one look at each other, shook our heads, and went for burgers instead.
Best decision we ever made.
Bejewell, I can definitely relate.