May 1, 2011-Ballroom Dancing and High School Stage Band Delights!

     Tonight, my fiance and I attended the 23rd annual Ballroom Dinner Dance event put on by the high school stage band, and the long term music/ballroom dance teaching couple residing on the island.  It was our second invite to the event, and it's always an honor to attend and enjoy what the talented teenagers of the atoll have learned from our amazing music teachers over the years.  The couple who puts on this show serve as the band and choir teachers for the elementary and high school students. They just so happen to be married and have raised their children out here, most of whom are grown and married themselves now.  They have lived here for around 3 decades and during that time have dedicated their lives to providing culture to our island and the children growing up here through their love of all types of musical endevours and chosen career paths.  In addition to working with our children daily, they also teach ballroom dance classes in the evening to adults.  These adult students had a chance to show off their skills as they boogied the night away to the wonderful instrumental music of such greats as Count Basie, George Gershwinn, and many, many more.  The dinner, the dancing, and the music were all absolutely worth the cost of the event. The money earned from it goes to buying new music for the band next year, which benefits all of us from the students to those who attend the event and enjoy the newest additions to the band's repoirtaire.  My finace and I did not dance either year, but I hope we can take some lessons soon and cut a rug next time. After all, we have to start preparing for that first wedding dance as a married couple coming up next summer, so this is the perfect time to begin thinking about taking up some dancing recreation together soon!