Monday, April 16, 2007
The Difference Between Bunnies And Ballroom
As you know, I now have two hobbies - ballroom dancing and showing rabbits. I'm surprised at how many similarities there are between the two hobbies, but there are also some distinct differences.
First, both hobbies require special shoes. For dancing, I have suede-soled heels that allow me to feel the floor. For the barn, I need garden clogs or boots that keep my feet from feeling the floor (hopefully).
In both hobbies, your hands are very important. It's important to know when to be firm and when to be gentle. The difference is that all of those rabbit scratches on your arms are of no consequence at a rabbit show, but they don't really go well when you are in the arms of a gentleman in a tuxedo!
Both hobbies require special clothes. For bunnies, I have a large collection of aprons. If one is short and I turn quickly, no problem. For dancing, I have a growing collection of tea dresses and ball gowns. If one is short and I turn quickly - well, let's just say I'd better have something cute on underneath!
After a rabbit show, I might be required to break down tables and put away chairs. After a dance, I might help out fold down tables and put away chairs. But in ballroom dancing, the tables are not coated with fecal matter.
Both hobbies provide ample opportunities to travel. There are many opportunities to spend a weekend doing what you love. However, in rabbits, I can sell part of my hard work to pay for the weekend. While in dancing - believe me - no one would pay to see the results of my hard work there!
When you get started in bunnies, you depend on strangers to help show you the way. It's the same thing in dance. The difference is, you may end up stepping on the foot that leads you in dancing. I'm pretty sure helping out a new dancer is much riskier than helping out a new rabbit exhibitor.
We often go out to eat after dances and after rabbit shows. And I'm starving after each. But with dancing, I've had the opportunity to burn quite a few extra calories. Even so, I don't cheat on my diet after either.
In both rabbits and dancing, you meet lots of different people. Some are very friendly and eager to welcome you into the hobby. Some take a little more effort to get to know. And some, well, you probably are better off not knowing. Most people are in each hobby to have fun. A few people are highly competitive. If you don't watch out, they'll run you over. The difference is, in dancing, that means you could literally end up in the floor if you get into the way of the wrong couple!
Both hobbies have their own language: whisk step, hocks, Corte, kindle, bronze level, legs. This time, there's no difference. You just have to ask someone what that means until you catch on.
Both hobbies are really good for making you feel loved. With rabbits, you get bunny love. Ballroom dancing, on the other hand, can spark your human romantic life. It's win-win either way.
Laurie Stroupe
The Nature Trail Rabbitry “Home Of Grand Champions”
Precious Pet Rabbits
Affordable Web Site Design ¶ 9:52 AM
First, both hobbies require special shoes. For dancing, I have suede-soled heels that allow me to feel the floor. For the barn, I need garden clogs or boots that keep my feet from feeling the floor (hopefully).
In both hobbies, your hands are very important. It's important to know when to be firm and when to be gentle. The difference is that all of those rabbit scratches on your arms are of no consequence at a rabbit show, but they don't really go well when you are in the arms of a gentleman in a tuxedo!
Both hobbies require special clothes. For bunnies, I have a large collection of aprons. If one is short and I turn quickly, no problem. For dancing, I have a growing collection of tea dresses and ball gowns. If one is short and I turn quickly - well, let's just say I'd better have something cute on underneath!
After a rabbit show, I might be required to break down tables and put away chairs. After a dance, I might help out fold down tables and put away chairs. But in ballroom dancing, the tables are not coated with fecal matter.
Both hobbies provide ample opportunities to travel. There are many opportunities to spend a weekend doing what you love. However, in rabbits, I can sell part of my hard work to pay for the weekend. While in dancing - believe me - no one would pay to see the results of my hard work there!
When you get started in bunnies, you depend on strangers to help show you the way. It's the same thing in dance. The difference is, you may end up stepping on the foot that leads you in dancing. I'm pretty sure helping out a new dancer is much riskier than helping out a new rabbit exhibitor.
We often go out to eat after dances and after rabbit shows. And I'm starving after each. But with dancing, I've had the opportunity to burn quite a few extra calories. Even so, I don't cheat on my diet after either.
In both rabbits and dancing, you meet lots of different people. Some are very friendly and eager to welcome you into the hobby. Some take a little more effort to get to know. And some, well, you probably are better off not knowing. Most people are in each hobby to have fun. A few people are highly competitive. If you don't watch out, they'll run you over. The difference is, in dancing, that means you could literally end up in the floor if you get into the way of the wrong couple!
Both hobbies have their own language: whisk step, hocks, Corte, kindle, bronze level, legs. This time, there's no difference. You just have to ask someone what that means until you catch on.
Both hobbies are really good for making you feel loved. With rabbits, you get bunny love. Ballroom dancing, on the other hand, can spark your human romantic life. It's win-win either way.
Laurie Stroupe
The Nature Trail Rabbitry “Home Of Grand Champions”
Precious Pet Rabbits
Affordable Web Site Design ¶ 9:52 AM
