by Eileen C.
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August 8, 2008

March International Dance Party

March 24, 2009 05:14 PM EDT (Updated: May 07, 2009 03:01 PM EDT)
views: 141 | rating: 10/10 (9 votes) | comments: 20

My husband and I went to my friend's house this past Saturday evening.  She was throwing an "International Dance and Food Party".  I just recently learned 2 dance lessons of Bhangra (Indian folk dance from India) and 1 dance lesson of Bachata (of the Dominican Republic).  I learned these dances from my cable's On Demand channel.  I can't wait to learn all the other dances they teach on there!  I love dancing!  It is far more fun than "exercising" and I have been losing weight!

I taught several people the Bhangra dance moves that I learned listening to a song from YouTube since I do not own this type of music.  We had such a blast!  Even my husband joined in and he does not like to dance so that says a lot.

I am going to post some more stories with pictures so please check them out! Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures of us dancing Bhangra since the couple who was taking pictures was dancing with us.  If anyone is interested in this dance I might (embarrass myself and) post a video of what I have learned and perhaps you can learn, get fit and teach your friends!

I am in no way an expert, I just have a passion and desire to dance.

Click here to read and see pictures about Part Two!

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Comments: 20

Sandy M. Mar 24, 2009, 7:16pm EDT
Great! I`m glad you are enjoying it. dancing is good exercise. thanks for sharing.
John Philipp Mar 24, 2009, 8:09pm EDT
Sounds like fun, Eileen. Didn't know they had stuff like that on On Demand.

Thanks.
Patty Mayonaise Mar 24, 2009, 8:13pm EDT
lovely post. glad oyu had fun. i want to go nextt ime :)
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Mar 24, 2009, 10:39pm EDT
Thanks for posting on Getting to 3000 Together
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Mar 25, 2009, 8:03pm EDT
Sounds like a lot of fun.
JoAnne D. Mar 26, 2009, 11:41am EDT
Dancing is my favotite way to excersize, I don't do it often enough.
Joseph Breunig Apr 27, 2009, 2:31pm EDT
It sounded like a lot of fun. Hope it was great! --Joe
Eileen C. Apr 28, 2009, 1:43pm EDT
Great fun and Patty you are invited for next time if you are willing to drive or fly to Houston :o)
Ilene S. Apr 28, 2009, 1:49pm EDT
I believe one of the reasons we can lose weight dancing is because dancing is more than physical activity; it's total being activity. Dare I say, first and foremost, it is a blissful form of spiritual elegance, grace, and emotional soulfulness? I do dare say!
Thanks Eileen! Enjoy! ! ! Ilene S.
Eileen C. Jun 16, 2009, 10:54am EDT

It definitely is more than just physical activity.  It lifts our spirits up.
Netty B. May 4, 2009, 6:34pm EDT
This post reminds me that I bought a belly dancing DVD but I not used it in a long long time...

Helping out from “Comment Speedway!”
Eileen C. Jun 16, 2009, 10:53am EDT

Have you popped in that belly dancing DVD yet?
Shannon H. May 7, 2009, 4:54am EDT
Wow, I'm going to have to check out our On Demand channel and see if we have anything like that. I'm also going to have to check out your videos and see if you've posted your dance :)

I stopped by for Comment Speedway
Eileen C. Jun 16, 2009, 10:54am EDT

I haven't posted any dances yet but was wondering if you found it on your OnDemand channel yet and started dancing?
DIANE D. May 7, 2009, 3:14pm EDT
This is great. Dancing is good for the body and soul.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. May 8, 2009, 8:07am EDT
Thanks for sharing on Helping out One Another
Marie L. May 10, 2009, 7:44pm EDT
Sounds like it was a lot of fun!
Dr. Erica Goodstone Jun 15, 2009, 11:55pm EDT

Dancing is so therapeutic.  You can't be tense and tight and continue dancing.  Just the process of moving your body gets it to move more and more freely, and helps your inhibitions decline.  It is good for the body and the spirit.
Eileen C. Jun 16, 2009, 10:56am EDT

So true.  My husband doesn't dance, especially in public but eventually he was dancing and having the time of his life.  Speaking of dancing, we are going to another dance party this Saturday at a Yoga Center.
Brittney Nicole Aug 10, 2009, 4:20pm EDT
What a fun post!

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