Some People Just Need To Dance

Saw some people dancing to a U2 cover band in Christopher Columbus Park last night. One was a young, somewhat "cool" looking guy and the other was an older gentleman dressed in Brooks Brother's-esk business attire. They were on opposite sides of the stage and although they were not dancing with each other, they both were having a blast, not bothered by the fact that no one else was dancing.

What I found inspirational was their pure physical reaction to the evironment and the music, not to mention their bravery in breaking from the group behavior (which psychologically is no small feat). It would be great if I could learn how to purposefully instill in people that type of freedom of expression and therapeutic release.

In the meantime . . I know that many of us will continue doing our Risky Business/ Tom Cruise boogie at home in front of our mirrors. . . I think this is a fun and valid form of dance expression, too, but more private and safer.