There’s been a lot in the media lately about the “upper age limit” for clubbing.
The general consensus it that while 31 is too old, anything over 37 is just plain tragic.
Which is fine by me. I’m not interested in hitting the nightclubs (which are probably better known for being a meat market, than a place where you can dance), and probably haven’t set foot in one since about 1989.
BUT. Just because I’m no longer young and single, doesn’t mean I no longer feel the urge to bust a move on the dance floor every now and then!
I’ve been known to bop around the house with the music up loud, but sometimes that’s just not enough. I miss having a DJ, the doof-doof, the lighting, the atmosphere …
So where can a Middle Aged Mama go to dance?!
Although it’s been 30 odd years since I last went clubbing, I have still enjoyed the occasional opportunity to dance in recent years:
- At Wedding Receptions – Mind you, it’s been quite a while since I last attended a wedding, but it’s a great place to enjoy a dance with all age groups having fun.
- On Cruising Holidays – Just another reason why I love cruises! The parties on deck are legendary, and there is something about being on a holiday that really helps free you from the old inhibitions. Plus they often have staff on the entertainment team just to encourage you to join in – so while you might start out just watching from the sidelines, before you know it you’ll be dancing the Macarena or the Time Warp with the best of them!
- When you go to see a Tribute Band – Hubster and I went to a local pub a couple of years ago to catch a show by an Abba tribute band. There was limited seating, and we found that if you are standing up you start to sway, and tap your foot, and before long you are dancing along with everybody else!
- At Parties and Award Nights – There was something very special about dancing the night away, alongside my 20 year old daughter, at the Redland Business and Retail Awards Gala last year. Who says dancing is just for young people?! I was dancing The Nutbush, Chicken Dance, and Bus Stop long before she was born!
The 2017 Awards evening is this weekend and in addition to crossing my fingers in hopes that I win (I’m a finalist in the Best Startup Business category), I’m looking forward to doing my thang on the dance floor once again!
Do you still get your dancing shoes on? Do you have any suggestions to add to my list of dancing opportunities for this Middle Aged Mama?!
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