Juan
From the outside of Campbell’s Diner, Juan could see the flashing lights, could hear the pop music of his school’s dance a block away. Most of the kids he knew…
The Cha-Cha
At the appointed time I worked my way through the crowd to the middle of the cleared dance floor, meeting up with my partner along the way. He looked just as…
Impatient for Fate
“Excuse me, gentlemen,” I began suavely, leaning on the empty half of the table. Four or five of my male peers occupied the other half, a bit surprised at my…
Those Times
She had wanted to wear her long sleeved leotard that day, but it had been in the wash. This one just had thick straps keeping it on her slight frame as she…
Always a Dancer
I caress the smooth pink satin between my fingers. Worn with time, the toes have a grayish hue to them, where the material has been danced off. The ribbons are…
Dance In The Dark
~ Inspired by the Lady Gaga song of the same name ~ Dancing was her only escape from the cruel world in which she existed. Her parents pretended she didn’t…
When Nobody Is Looking
That girl. The one in the cashmere sweater, and reading glasses. That blond carrying her English textbook and staring at the grass as she walks. The…
The Secret Key to the World of Dance
I pulled the porcelain coffee cup to my lips, as I sat on the wooden stool in my underwear. The sound of a Jimi Hendrix song drifted slowly from my fathers…
homecoming surprise
When the homecoming committee voted on an outdoor homecoming everyone was on board. The girls took to decorating the lower field with white awnings and many…
Eye of The Dancer: Keep Your Eyes on The Prize
Have you ever wanted something with your whole heart? Have you ever lived for something with your whole soul? Have you ever focused on it with your whole mind…
The Duel
The music lead me as I danced El baile flamenco. My opponent met me step for step as we danced Flamenco puro, each of us dancing solo, in tandem, and at…
Whatever he had held in, snapped
He wrapped his arms around my waist as I wrapped my arms around his shoulders. I felt like I was on top of the world. My heart skipped a beat when he leaned in…
After the Call
Becky was having a great time. Her plan was to dance the night away with Juan and her friends. She went to the bar to get another drink. “I’ve got it…
I Love My Friends
We walked into the school and went into the gym, where the dance was held. I looked around and saw my best friend Anne, talking to Jake (her date) Natalie…
Too many pictures!!
The picture taking went on practically forever, Will was most likely just as annoyed as I was but he didn’t show it. I was so excited to finally be at the…
We Danced all Night
The ballroom was crowded when I stepped into the room. The music was loud and the beer was flowing. I worked my way through the gyrating bodies to the bar, and…
Green & Dance
“Come on! You simply can’t refuse this, can you?” Her eyes flickered to the torrential rain, and her mouth tightened into a small line. “I can.” He knelt…
Shall We Dance?
She pushed the hair from in front of her eyes and frowned at the figure twirling her around the floor. “I do not think,” he whispered, staring past her, to the…
Fast-Forward
I blushed. I couldn’t help it... was it the alcohol or was I actually falling for this guy? As much as I hated to admit it... I was falling. I was falling…
Vapor
She knows that when she steps into a room all the air turns to vapor. Whisked like a blender beater, pulling that moisture to her like a hydration vampire…