Dancing!
January 7, 2013 | Filed Under New Yorkers
Dancing the Paso Doble.
One December evening, I walked to the grocery store and passed by a theater. Loud dance music escaping for the inside caught my attention, and I stopped to see what was going on there.
Men and women, dressed up and twirled around the dance floor.
I decided to go inside the lobby and investigate what was going on. Luckily, no one stopped me and after a while, I walked in further and pulled out my camera to take photos. 
Excitement filled the atmosphere.
It turns out that this was a Ballroom and Latin Dance competition sponsored by DanceSport.
The dancers at these type of competitions are amatuers. In this case, they were mainly college students.
The judges watched closely, taking their job very seriously.
All the dancers seemed happy to strut their stuff and show their best dance moves.
Dancers waiting for their turn.
I had fun watching these two, especially the man. He was so theatrical/dramatic. They are pictured in the first photo at the top of the post, where they are dancing the Paso Doble — the dance between the matador and the bull.
Watching the dancers reminded me of the dance show, "Dancing with the Stars".
Taking a break.
All the women dancers had their hair done nicely. Some with big red flowers in them.
More judges taking their job seriously. Watching closely and taking notes.
More beautiful hair styles and accessories.
A display of dance shoes for sale in the lobby.
A dance outfit is not complete without some sparkling jewelry.
Men’s dance shoes on display.
A man’s dance outfit on display.
Let’s go dancing, everyone!
Paz 
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Awesome¨Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks, Rosa!
Paz
wonderful! will you now take up dancing?
ps. had to take a class once, it was doomed…enough said.
Hi Liisamarja: LOL! A doomed dance class? I’ve had that experience before. Perhaps, one day we’ll share stories.
Paz
Wow, you happened onto something quite exciting there! I’m glad you ventured further in…
Hi Sara: Thanks! It was fun to watch. I’m glad I ventured further in, too.
Paz
This is a great post and a good example of why bloggers should always have their camera on them!!
Hi Rose: Yes, it is a good example of why we should have our camera with us, always. I was lucky.
Paz
Wow! Great photos, Paz!
Sounds a wonderful presentation.
I would love to be there…
Hi Sonia: I think you would have had a fun time watching them dance. We would have had a good time together.
Paz xoxo
Thanks for stopping by, everyone!
Paz
Paz, this is what I call being in the right place at the right time! How wonderful that your curiosity lead you inside and allowed you to take this wonderful
shots! I can imagine the excitement, the dancing, the music!
Hi Bella: Oh yes! I was definitely in the right place at the right time — luckily!
Paz