“I think dancing is a man’s game and if he does it well
he does it better than a woman.”
Gene Kelly
Alek Skarlatos with pro partner Lindsay Arnold on DWTS.
If you follow my blog you know how I love dance and enjoy watching Dancing With The Stars. This season the show has Alek Skarlatos as a contestant. For those of you who don’t watch DWTS, Alek Skarlatos is an Army National Guardsman and happens to be one of three Americans who overpowered a gunman on a European train in August 2015.
Skarlatos and the other two men received the Soldier’s Medal and Airman’s Medal awards for their bravery. These are the highest awards given to service members who perform heroic acts in non-combat situations. France also honored all three men with its Legion of Honor Award.
If you haven’t had a chance to see this years DWTS show, check it out. What I like most about Mr. Skarlatos dancing isn’t so much his style, but his pure strength when he dances. He might not be the most seasoned dancer, but what he lacks in professional skill he makes up in power and grace.
Shine On
As a ballroom dance instructor, I can tell ya from experience it is twice as hard for a gentleman to learn how to dance, but they will work very hard and yes, eventually, even pass the woman. But leading and following are two different arts and you can’t have one without the other 🙂 great post!
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Amanda, thanks for the kind comments.
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I loved watching Gene Kelly in An American in Paris–such grace and athletic ability.
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Oh, Gene Kelly was style, grace and sexy all rolled into one. Here’s my tribute post to Kelly: https://2015chronicles.wordpress.com/2015/08/26/gene-kelly-perfection/
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A man who really can dance is…………… wowow!!!!
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