Dancing Queen!

I had so much fun learning to ballroom dance over the last few weeks. Yesterday was the competition. We had to learn 5 different dances in 3 weeks: waltz, swing, rumba, fox trot, and tango. Late night rehearsals have been kicking my rear!

It was a charity event, so each faculty member chose a charity they would be dancing for. I chose Hannah's Hope. It's the charity created by Mike and Mary Martinez on behalf of their 2 year old daughter, Hannah. Read her story here: hannahshope.org

The Martinez family even came out to cheer me on. It was the sweetest thing to see their smiling faces, red cards (red was my partner and I's color) and the bright neon yellow sign they made for me.

I had a lot of fun with the student ballroom dance team members this last month. They have been extremely helpful, patient and kind. My partner was amazing. He was so patient with me as sometimes, I would totally mix the steps up. Haha!

Ballroom dancing is something that has been on my bucketlist for awhile and I am so happy to cross it off my list. I think I will continue taking lessons though. If you haven't tried it, you should. It's a blast AND a great workout! My legs, abs, back and rear definitely feel it.

Here are some pictures from yesterday.........

program

Haley cheering me on during the competition.

My niece, Ella, supporting me and showing her Valpo pride, in Michigan.

A little blurry, but great form. :)

 

Oh yeah.........I won!! :) A percentage of the funds will go to Hannah's Hope. I'm glad I did them proud.

Me, my dance partner, Hannah and the girls after the competition. 

My trophy. So cute.