Dance like a Kid

A few months ago my brother had his birthday. He decided he would attend River Feast. It’s our towns’ weekly open area markets that combines live music (think mini music festival) every Friday. Food stalls, local handcrafted drinks and always live music oh, and over looking our river. This night for his birthday they were only recently opened again and they had a band from down south performing.

This band was amazing. Hubby and I were ready to go with our boys when they started. And as is usual, my brother loves being down the front and right in front of the speakers. It can at times make having conversations impossible but hey it’s his birthday so he gets what he wants. But that band started and it was great.

There is nothing that beats great musicians performing live music to an enthusiastic crowd. That night they had the perfect storm. It was twilight with a gorgeous sunset and people wanted to dance. We knew all the songs and our bodies wanted to move.

Funny thing is that the adults weren’t the ones dancing just yet. It was the kids. Babies that had clearly just learnt to walk were absolutely slaying it on the dance floor. Little girls who had dressed up pretty with their sparkly shoes on twirling like there was no tomorrow. Little boys jiving their hearts out and letting the music take them away.

It took a good 15 minutes into this amazing bands set before the adults finally got from foot tapping to following the kids. Hubby and I danced like we did in our early 20’s. We felt alive and happy. There is something primal about a large group all feeling the rhythm, dancing and it all happening under clear starry night.

So I issue you my good readers to a challenge. When was the last time you danced with the pure joy of a kid? I know live music venues are hard to come by at the moment but you can still have a dance party at home! Turn that jukebox ilip to maximum volume and dance your way to happiness. I promise you will feel great, even if all you can do is dance in your kitchen.