Marriage Class
Ever thought it might be fun to learn how to dance with your spouse? Most people, if they are honest, would probably say yes. Even the man's man, Mr. Mucho Macho Muchacho himself, has thought about it, although he swears he'd never be any good. Most everyone would like to know how to dance, but few have the patience and persistence to learn to dance well. But why? What's so hard about ballroom dancing?
Ask any competent dance instructor what it takes to get good at ballroom, and he'll tell you, "Practice, practice practice!" But what exactly are you practicing? Just a bunch of memorized patterns and fancy moves? That may be a part of it, yes, but fundamentally learning to dance with another person requires a great deal of practice in communicating with your partner. You can be an expert dancer, but the simple fact is this: until you learn to dance with your partner (not just in the same vicinity), your dancing will never look good together.
So what's the secret to looking good when dancing with your spouse? In principle, it's much the same as looking good when you work together in marriage. Men must learn to lead as selfless servants, who are interested in the welfare of their partners, giving them every reason to trust and follow. Ladies must learn to follow as willing and active participants in the dance, lending their trust to their leaders in faith. And both parties must be dancing to the same music. When both partners play their part, the dance floor becomes a microcosm of a Bible-based marriage, wherein the same principles that make for a solid marriage make for a solid partnership on the floor.
I've Got Rhythm's Biblical Basics of the Dance program focuses on these principles and how they operate on the dance floor. Couples are then reminded of how the same principles play out in their marriages and how their time spent together dancing can and will bring out both strengths and weaknesses in their real-life relationships. Finally, couples are shown how their mutual aherance to Biblically based principles of marriage stands as the solution to both their problems in partnership both on and off the floor.
Our Biblical Basics program goes well beyond just teaching couples to have fun doing an activity together. Our purpose is to equip people with the resources they need to change and improve both the shape of their marriages and their lives, and we are pleased to be able to do this through the exciting medium of ballroom dancing. If you think you might be interested in participating, check out the program details below:
- When: Date and time are dependent upon the schedules of potential participants. We will try to schedule the class so as many as possible can participate.
- Where: I've Got Rhythm Ballroom Dance Studio. Click on the address at the bottom of the screen for directions.
- Duration: The program will last for a total of eight consecutive weeks, one-and-a-half hours each week. Participants should make plans to attend all sessions.
- Cost: Free, footnote. Couples pay $80 up front for the eight week session and receive $10 back per session attended in the form of party bucks, which are good for four admissions to I've Got Rhythm's weekly parties. In essence then, the class is free with the purchase of four admissions per couple to weekly parties.
- Attire: Please dress modestly in consideration of others. Slick soled shoes are preferred, but socks will also work.
If you'd like to sign up, please contact us via email or call Bryant at (502) 895-1581. We will need a minimum of eight couples to begin a class, and will accept no more than fifteen couples per eight week session, so that proper attention can be given to each participant. Thanks for your interest. Let us know if you have any questions!
