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Scottsdale Dance Lesson Lets Spouses Show Off For Each Other by Jim Blowganza

When you’ve been married to someone for eighteen years, it is easy to fall into familiar but perhaps boring routines. My wife and kids and I had such predictable lives that if it were Wednesday, we already knew what was for dinner. The kids had their own sporting events that were as regular as clockwork. Even Sunday brunch at the club had lost its appeal.We realized that we needed to do something different to bring some new energy into our lives.

My wife and I decided to some new activities to get out of our rut. Since we live in Scottsdale and there are plenty of opportunities for leisure time activities, I suggested a few different options, such as golf or music lessons. However my wife wanted us to take a Scottsdale dance lesson.

The first time I heard about the Dance Lessons I could take in Scottsdale, I scoffed at the idea. After all, I tend to think of myself more as a Fred Flintstone than I do a Fred Astaire. On two feet, I’m a total klutz, so there was no way the thought of taking Dancing lessons appealed to me.

I’d never mastered dancing even though I participated in sports all my life. Running and jumping seemed to come natural, but then I didn’t have to think about which foot goes first on those. I only agreed to dance lessons at Scottsdale to please my wife and lift our spirits. Soon I would know the difference between a rumba and a waltz.

It may have been the best thing that we’ve ever done together. We were both nervous about taking lessons. We’re over 40 and should know everything after all. But our instructor was patient and very funny. He paired up all the students; I got to dance with my wife, and immediately began showing us the basics. I was enjoying my Scottsdale Dance Class.

After each lesson my wife and I go out for a bite to eat or a movie. We take what we’ve learned out on the town and regularly attend dance events at the local studio. It’s revitalized our relationship and for a modest price has given us a new hobby. So when the band starts playing at the country club I can now lead my lovely wife confidently to the dance floor. All because of a simple Scottsdale dance lesson. Who’d have figured?

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The couple who have been married for 18 years get tired of their routinely life. They want to have a change. Though he husband suggested activities to engage, the wife wanted to take the Scottsdale dance lessons.
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