I know enough Swing to have fun and dance to the music, but my skill is nowhere near expert/professional level. One of my friend called me up at last minute and asked me to partner with him in teaching East Coast Swing in a private party this past Saturday night.
Me? Seriously? You must be kidding, right?
After he explained that only beginner steps would be taught, which I know pretty well, I agreed to partner up with him.
It was a bit surreal being in a stranger's private party and not knowing any of the party guests/hosts . I wonder if this how one would feel if one were to crash a stranger's party. While waiting for the guests to finish their dinner, my friend and I spent 5 minutes or so going over the steps that we would teach them.
The lesson itself wasn't too bad. About 7-9 brave couples joined us on the patio for the lesson. At the end of the one hour lesson, only one couple remained. Other guests watched and heckled, everyone looked like they had a good time. I had fun too and was less anxious than I'd anticipated.
It's even more surreal at the end, when we were leaving, the host paid us.
Does this mean I am a dance instructor now?
