take my hand
follow my lead
a tug on your shoulder means
you turn
we t-w-i-r-l across
the dimly lit floor
sashaying
between the couples
our first
father-daughter
dance
Excuse the dim lighting, poor sound and shakiness on this impromptu video from our niece Megan's wedding last weekend.
Paul and I took ballroom dance in college and the only thing we remember is the swing (which we do pretty well!) and the mechanics of the lead. He is the only man I have ever danced with that does this exceptionally well. He dislikes that most couples simple stand still and sway when slow dancing, not using the entire floor. I love being glided around the floor by him.
Paul and I took ballroom dance in college and the only thing we remember is the swing (which we do pretty well!) and the mechanics of the lead. He is the only man I have ever danced with that does this exceptionally well. He dislikes that most couples simple stand still and sway when slow dancing, not using the entire floor. I love being glided around the floor by him.
He is explaining to Tiny Dancer how this works... a tug on the shoulder and you turn, a pull on the hand to guide you. Elvis is a particular favorite of his, so this was a sweet choice for what I suspect is the first (of many, I hope!) father-daughter dance.
May our Tiny Dancer one day find someone who will take her hand, hold her close and guide her just like her daddy does.
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4 comments:
I love that song. How sweet is the father-daughter dance. I am betting a few happy tears were shed.
We took dance lessons a long time ago but I think I'm too shy to cut the rug in public!!
I do however understand and appreciate the bond between a father and a daughter and I know that this dance is something that both will remember for a long time to come.
How lovely to share this dance! Love your poem a well!
What a sweet post, Erin! There is absolutely a special bond between a father and his little girl!
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