I’ve always been a big advocate of dancing, whether it be as a hobby, a lifestyle or a profession. Personally, my reasons for taking it up is twofold — to keep me fit and to meet new people. I never envisage dancing to be my bread and butter but then again, who knows. But for someone who is yet to take it (dancing) up, it can become difficult to select which type of dance to go for. I know of some people who like the music and therefore think they could dance to it, only to find out that they cannot. It does help if you do like the music as it will give you the passion and the motivation to get up and strut your moves on the dancefloor.

In March 6-8, a dance exhibit will be staged here in London at the Olympia. Move It 2009 is like the Vitality Show or the Ideal Home Show but for dancing. I am not quite sure if this is the first of its kind but with the uber popularity of Strictly Come Dancing, something like this would be of no surprise. In this event, you can choose from hundreds of classes to participate and learn. Dance styles vary and includes ballroom, ballet, flamenco and streetdance among others. Of course, they also feature ‘my’ two dances: swing and tango. Bianca of Rojo y Negro is teaching the Argentine tango. I’ve done classes with her in the past and she is okay. The swing classes will be given by Swing Xtreme, which I haven’t had experience before so I wouldn’t know how they are.

So, if you are looking to find which dancing shoes to put on, head to the Olympia in London this March. Be prepared to catch the dancing bug!

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