[Ender's Mom]

I went contra dancing for the first time this past weekend. I couldn't believe how fun it was! My feet hurt... it was quite warm... and sometimes got me a little dizzy... but it was so much fun!

Oh and one of the "pros" said I had a nice swing I was so glad I was able to pick things up fairly easily and was able to relax and have fun.

 

[kaisdad]

I prefer the Sandinista Shuffle.

 

[Ender's Mom]

Hmmm.... linky? I tried googling and youtube searching but I don't think I'm finding the right thing.

I think this little weekend experience has motivated me to try finding other kinds of dance classes/get togethers etc. as I usually prefer a more ... sultry?... kind of dancing.

 

[zoezoe]

where is our video?

 

[Ender's Mom]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9L0dz3qmsc

 

[bearsdad]

I prefer the Sandinista Shuffle.

HA!!

 

[kaisdad]

Linds - Contra. Sandinista. Oh, never mind...

 

[MidwestGirl]

never heard of it

 

[Ender's Mom]

Ahhh... so it was a joke I don't know the reference too... oh well

MidwestGirl... I posted a youtube link. It's kinda like square dancing but ... not. lol

 

[kaisdad]

You never heard of the Contras and Sandinistas?!?!

 

[Ender's Mom]

You never heard of the Contras and Sandinistas?!?!

Nope... I mean... yes to "contra" (I vaguely remember hearing/learning that term) ... but I don't think I remember ever hearing the term "sandinistas." I was never that great at geography and history.

So I just wiki'd and I get the joke now

 

[Thunders Mom]

Reminds me of square dancing except for the music.

 

[kelli]

I like to contra dance, but it's so hard to find a good contra band.

*ba rum buh!*

 

[kaisdad]

I like to contra dance, but it's so hard to find a good contra band.

*ba rum buh!*

Come to Vancouver. Contra bands are everywhere!

 

[MidwestGirl]

I hope everyone washed their hands !!!

 

[kelli]

Come to Vancouver. Contra bands are everywhere!

Gangcouver? No thanks.

 

[Kymberley]

Contra dancing is SO much fun! I used to go with my best friend from high school, but we lost touch a long time ago, and I haven't been since. Her grandfather played in the band wherever we went. I loved it.

 

[AbbyandMolly]

Nope, but it looks like fun!

 

[Labmom2Sun]

I used to go with my best friend from high school, but we lost touch a long time ago, and I haven't been since.

Your friends don't dance, and if they don't dance, well, they're no friends of mine.

Oh, wait, this isn't a song lyric thread. Never mind!

 

[kaisdad]

Your friends don't dance, and if they don't dance, well, they're no friends of mine.

Oh, wait, this isn't a song lyric thread. Never mind!

Besides, the safety dance is waaaaaay cooler than the contra dance.