There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good

Edwin Denby once said "There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good." and I would have to agree with him. Dancing isn't about knowing how to dance, it's about getting out there, having fun and looking like a complete idiot. Unfortunately traditional "Ballroom" dancing doesn't allow for an inexperienced hand (or should I say foot) as the Viennese Waltz is not something you can wing but rather must be learned and studied to perfection. It is almost as amazing to watch as it is to do yourself.

I had the fortune to be a part of the annual IAEA Staff Association Ball which was held in the most amazing palace in Vienna called the Hoffburg. There were rooms for every possible music style and of course the whole affair was completed by a disco for us younglings.
The ball started in typical fashion with several performances including one by an oriental percussion group who were very talented and interesting to watch. We danced the night away and before I knew it, it was 3 A.M. and therefore time to leave.
I loved every minute of it and I would definitely do it again.