podcastsinenglish Level 1.163 Would you like to dance?
Nov 5, 2020
The hosts delve into their childhood memories of dancing, sharing stories from family events and ballet lessons. They discuss the awkwardness of school dances and how it shaped their views on dancing. Moving to adulthood, they explore their current preferences, from weddings to salsa classes. Fun dance styles like line dancing come up, highlighting Jackie’s passion for salsa and jive. The conversation wraps up humorously with a tale of Richard’s solo kitchen dance sessions and a surprisingly enthusiastic canine partner.
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Early Family Dance Lessons
- Jackie learned to dance at family events and by copying TV shows like Top of the Pops.
- She also took some early ballet lessons as a child.
Forced School Dancing Memory
- Richard remembers being made to dance at primary school and feeling uncomfortable with the exercises.
- He disliked partnered country dancing and learning set moves with girls at school.
Social Comfort With Casual Dancing
- Richard isn't fond of dancing generally but will dance at social events after a few drinks.
- He finds casual, solo dancing to the radio more comfortable than formal lessons or partner dances.