Dance like no-one is watching

@JudyEv (342176)
Rockingham, Australia
January 2, 2019 11:16pm CST
We took a boat trip in Mandurah, Western Australia, to look at the decorated houses that line the canals there. Because we wanted to be able to sit on the top deck near the front, we got to the pier quite early. No sooner had we arrived than three young girls set up their gear and entertained us with their singing. They were very good with true harmonies and clear, strong voices. They had no sooner started singing than one of those waiting decided to get in on the action and began to dance to the music. He seemed an ordinary sort of guy out to have a bit of fun but he brought a smile to everyone’s face. When he stopped everyone gave him a big cheer. Are you able to dance like no-one is watching or are you a bit more inhibited?
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@Kasjnak (4489)
• Romania
3 Jan 19
I have no rhythm... If I dance like no one is looking, 5 seconds later everyone is looking. And there will be no cheers after I stop .
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
Oh dear, poor you! This sounds like me but I think perhaps they would be pleased when I stopped!
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
6 Feb 19
@Kasjnak You go!!!!!!!
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@Kasjnak (4489)
• Romania
3 Jan 19
@JudyEv . I dance anyway, especially if I have a few drinks before. After that, all can hear is "I like to move it, move it!" .
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
3 Jan 19
A bit more inhibited but would like to lose it sometimes
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
It would be nice to just get lost in the music and forget about everyone else.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
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• India
3 Jan 19
@JudyEv it would but usually I am.obe of the later ones to join
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@jstory07 (139996)
• Roseburg, Oregon
3 Jan 19
I do not like to dance in front of people watching but I love to listen to others sing and love to hear music being played.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
3 Jan 19
I used to think dancing is when you are extremely happy about something. It does not come everyday or every weekend. Our traditional dances are way too complex for me to understand. Only simple graceful movements...when we are happy ..
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@RasmaSandra (80783)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Jan 19
@jstory07 being of two cultures Latvian and American I got my dancing started in Latvian balls which Latvian organization hosted so it began with ballroom dancing and with everyone on the floor no problem. Then I bopped my way through the disco craze in NYC and dancing just sort of became my thing.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
A bit later in the evening some very small children were dancing and they were jigging around as if no-one was watching. It was lovely to watch them.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
3 Jan 19
No, I am unable to dance like no-one is watching, I am shy and more inhibited.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
3 Jan 19
@JudyEv I am not good at all at modern dancing and I have to say that I still prefer old dancing.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
I never feel comfortable unless we're ballroom dancing. I'm not good at modern dancing.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
@LadyDuck We're the same. I loved the old dances.
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@andriaperry (117146)
• Anniston, Alabama
3 Jan 19
Yes I can, especially if I have a couple drinks
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
1 Feb 19
There are a lot of people that need a few drinks in them before they loosen up.
@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
Yes, lots of people loosen up after a drink or two.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
3 Jan 19
I'm too shy to dance like no one is watching. Well I can dance if only there's only one person watching... my wife.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
Well, that's pretty good. We used to do ballroom dancing but haven't danced now for a long time.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
3 Jan 19
When I dance my wife always laugh at me
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
@ilocosboy Look on the bright side. It's good that you can make her laugh.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
3 Jan 19
The only time my inhibitions are brushed aside are when there is emergency. Happy New Year. :) Psst...even though we Indians would win the Cricket test series. *smug smile* Evil Grin
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
2 Feb 19
@JudyEv Yeah..we have superb team that lost the 4th ODI to New Zealand..depressed.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
Haha. Yes, I think India is going to win the series. Still, it is high time the Australians shared the winning with others. And India has a superb team.
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• Preston, England
3 Jan 19
I can be quite an exhibitionist at times
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• Preston, England
3 Jan 19
@JudyEv that never worried me
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
2 Feb 19
@arthurchappell I am sure are.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
That's great. I love watching people who are just having a great time and not worrying about others might think of them.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
3 Jan 19
ohhh I saw you dancing too
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
3 Jan 19
@JudyEv see the picture was a bit blurred.... because you were shaking your booty (a little) while you were taking this picture.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
@Mavic123456 I think you might be right.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
Haha. I think it was someone else!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
3 Jan 19
Both hubs and I love dancing at home alone or out in public.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
2 Feb 19
@DianneN that is the way we are to. If the mood hits we hit the floor.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
4 Jan 19
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
Some music you just have to dance too. Abba's Take A Chance On Me is one that always gets my feet tapping.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jan 19
That's great you had some impromptu entertainment. I'm a bit more inhibited.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jan 19
@JudyEv That's a good thing.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
Me too but what with him and the kids dancing we didn't notice how long we had to wait to go on board.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
3 Jan 19
I don't know how to dance, but when persuaded to do so like in friends or relatives' parties, I just sway a little just for fun!
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
2 Feb 19
Doesn't that make you feel better @acelawrites?
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
3 Feb 19
@JudyEv My parents use to take ballroom dancing lessons and sometimes I would go with them when I was a young teen. The dance instructor would take me up there with him and show the students that if the person leading the dance is doing it right the partner will follow. I was a young teen then and from that time on I have never stopped dancing. You should see all the people here in our community that are on the dance floor all night long when we have any parties or holidays. One guy was 90 something and recently had a heart operation and he was dancing the entire night and his wife couldn't keep up with him.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
That's about what I do. We used to do ballroom dancing but we're not good at modern jigging around.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
3 Jan 19
@JudyEv I only dance at home so my cat can see and no one else. I am not comfortable dancing in front of people.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
If there is a crowd of people then it is not so bad.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
@Hannihar Your cat perhaps wonders if you are ill.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
3 Jan 19
@JudyEv Not me because I am not a good dancer. My cat does not care and just stares.
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
3 Jan 19
I a not the least inhibited about dancing.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jan 19
@Courage7 Yes, occasionally till my legs shout 'Enough!'
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
Good for you. Do you often get the chance to dance?
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
3 Jan 19
@JudyEv Not anymore but I do move my self whenever I feel the need to..in other words dancing lol Do you Judy?
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@snowy22315 (182204)
• United States
3 Jan 19
I think I would have to be pretty blitzed to do that..especially if I was the only one..
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
I think many admired him that he could just walk out in front of the crowd of people and start dancing.
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@wolfgirl569 (108196)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Jan 19
It depends on my mood and who is around But easier after a few drinks
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
I think most of us are a bit less inhibited after a few drinks.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
3 Jan 19
I am one of those that are a bit more inhibited in public. At home however, I used to be able to start dancing around at a moments notice.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
I wouldn't be dancing in public either but at home it's a different matter.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
4 Jan 19
@JudyEv Get out those dancing shoes.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jan 19
Totally inhibited!
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
2 Feb 19
@JudyEv When I was a teen my girlfriend and I use to be on the dance floor for the whole set the band played, or the records played. We never sat down. I still like it to and my husband and I get up for most of the dances to.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
I really envy those that can just go for it. I'd love to be able to do that.
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
3 Jan 19
I think I can but have done that only at home.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
I wouldn't be able to if I thought there was anyone watching.
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@WiseGhots (14606)
3 Jan 19
I believe daincing is one of the secrets to have a happy life.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
6 Feb 19
I do agree with you @WiseGhots.
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@JudyEv (342176)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 19
You could be right. Certainly it's a very enjoyable activity.
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@WiseGhots (14606)
4 Jan 19
@JudyEv Oh, yeah! Shake our bones.
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