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[geekchick]

A relatively recent addition to the list of things I want to do at least once in my life, occasioned by reading this article when it appeared in the Post: Visit Vienna during the winter ball season..

Of course, I should learn to dance before I do. Seeing as how I tend towards the clumsy and uncoordinated, this is likely to be a goal that won't be achieved in the decidedly near future. And yeah, I admit that the fact that I'd have to get dolled up in a ball gown plays at least some part in my desire to go. ;)

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[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

winter ball season

Either being very tired or generally having a dirty mind or a combination of the two caused me to pause for a minute to figure out just what that phrase actually meant. ;-)

I should learn to dance before I do.

I know you have plenty of local resources, but sometime when I'm in the area, I'd love to dance with you. It's fun. Even something that isn't a difficult step like contra dance. :-)

[patgreene.livejournal.com]

Actually, when I read "winter ball season" my first thought was "gee, I didn't know they played baseball in Vienna.... I bet that's cold."

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

That was actually one of several things that went through my head, too.

[geekchick]

It's usually a safe bet to assume that I am not talking about sports. =)

[winterbadger]

Fuessball. :-) Austria Magna, Austria Wien, and Rapid Wien, plus a lot of semi-pro and amateur teams. :-)

[geekchick]

I currently don't dance at all (see comment about clumsy and uncoordinated), but so long as you wear your steel-toed boots... :)

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

see comment about clumsy and uncoordinated

I'm with you there. Flinched when catching balls in gym, etc. If I can dance... ;-)

[sirjames.livejournal.com]

And I'm sure you have the perfect boots
for it, too, don't you ?

:)

[geekchick]

Oh no, that doesn't call for boots at all. That's an occasion for delicate little strappy shoes with leather soles. =) And a big swirly skirt.

[gsh]

Interesting comment about not vomiting in your partners cleavage. I'll bet the partner appreciates it also.

[selki.livejournal.com]

Hey, what a great article! Thanks for the link. Still kicking myself for not sidetripping over to Vienna when I was in Munich.

You could check out or join dc_dancers for info/questions about local dances/lessons. I know there are a couple of places that teach around you, and of course there are lots of courses at Glen Echo (http://www.glenechopark.org/).

Neat icon.

[geekchick]

You could check out or join dc_dancers for info/questions about local dances/lessons.

Neat, thanks for the pointer. I saw something about lessons at Glen Echo, one day I might have to venture up there.

[winterbadger]

Of course, I should learn to dance before I do. Seeing as how I tend towards the clumsy and uncoordinated, this is likely to be a goal that won't be achieved in the decidedly near future.

Well, if you ever need a clumsy and unccordinated partner to learn with, I'll be happy to voluteer. :-)

And yeah, I admit that the fact that I'd have to get dolled up in a ball gown plays at least some part in my desire to go.
... and in everyone else's desire to see you do it! :-)

[geekchick]

... and in everyone else's desire to see you do it! :-)

I promise that if I ever find myself decked out in a ball gown again, I will post pictures. =)