OmegaWhat's a relatively minor thing to most people that you WISH you could have?
grasshopper_mouseI wish I had enough rhythm to dance, not like some amazing dancer, I’m talking even just a little bit. I dance like Elaine on Seinfeld.
LandedGentryI went from “no ability to dance” to swing dance instructor in about a year in my 20’s. No one is unteachable - and rhythm can be taught.
That’s very impressive! We had a swing dance club in my high school and they always looked like they were having a good time. I think the closest thing I’ve done to dancing is marching in formation in the Army, which does take rhythm and coordination. But there’s a certain “fluidness” to some people that my body just doesn’t have.
You don’t have it because you haven’t practiced!
I’m actually somewhat sympathetic to your description - half the reason I was able to pick it up as fast as I did was because I was in marching band and could keep time. When you don’t have to to think about keeping time, it’s very easy to focus on what your body and feet are doing. You have a bigger advantage than you think.
It also doesn’t have to be swing :)
That’s a good way to put it, I can definitely keep time. But yes, practice makes perfect!