You have my best wishes, and I am sure that a good nights dancing will be good for your mental well-being.
I always worry about dancing with ladies that look fragile, I do not want to cause pain.I... have no problem at all with people asking me what was wrong with me, and i can understand the two men who dropped out of the rotation when it became their turn to dance with me (which was only once as the class size was so big)...
This was an amazing psychic bloke if he could read what eveyone else was thinking.... But what I am not so happy about was the comment I got that I shouldnt be there and it was selfish to spoil the class for everyone else? ...
Part of the joy of dancing for me is to live for a while in a bubble of illusion that excludes all of the pain and suffering in the world outside. I can understand his feelings, but, of course, he should have ketp them to himself. Given time to reflect he might have realised that one day he may want to go dancing when his appearance will dampen the atmosphere for some. If any readers believe they are perfect I can assure that it will not last. One of the things that is guaranteed to spoil an evening is someone with a bad attitude that shows.
Yes, it does. I fight the feeling, and it has paid off.... Would it bother you guys to dance with someone who didnt look 100% well, or perhaps you could deduct would not be able/want to follow some of your more boisterous moves? (dont hold back I do want an honest opinion and wont be upset if you say yes)...
Two of my top dance memories were with with ladies with medical conditions. One was heavily pregnant, the other was completely bald. I assumed that was chemotherapy. I always hoped to dance with her again. Hopefully I just missed the chance, not recognising her with hair.
I cannot speak for the average dancer. I want my dance environment to be as inclusive, considerate and friendly as possible. You will inspire others now, and later in their lives by cantinuing to dance. You may even be good for the guy that made you feel uncomfortable, if he thinks about it a bit more.... I am trying to decide if I should forget about dancing while I undergo treatment and have chemo or if it's ok from the "avarage" dancers viewpoint to continue. I dont want to spoil anyones fun...
I will even sink to quoting Brucie:
Keep on dancing!
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