A Dating Story From My Youth
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A Memorable Youthful Date
Introduction
Meet Matt Matcherson: writer, musician, humorist, and sometimes a creator of funny music. His website, MatchTales, is a hub for captivating dating stories, reviews, and free dating support forums.
The Cotillion Experience
One of my early "big dates" was at a Cotillion dance during middle school. Whether it was 7th or 8th grade is a bit hazy. Cotillion, orchestrated by a local "grande dame," was an event designed to instill refined manners and teach ballroom dancing to young teens. It was a nerve-racking experience for most of us!
Once a week, we’d walk from the middle school to the Knights of Columbus Hall, perched on the third floor of a downtown building?"a skyscraper by our town’s standards! Some boys, eager to earn extra cash, would help the instructor out of her car and up the worn wooden stairs in exchange for a few bucks. The building itself seemed ancient, its endurance a mystery.
Learning the Dance
We learned various dances like the rhumba, foxtrot, bossa nova, jitterbug, and waltz. Switching partners was part of the routine, and dancing with different girls was thrilling for a nerdy guy with Clark Kent frames like me.
Jenny (a pseudonym to protect the innocent) was a cute neighbor, living just four blocks away. I’d only see her when walking home, and she’d often be by a tree near her house, nervously smiling and saying "Hi." Occasionally, I’d muster the courage to say "Hi" back. These fleeting interactions left my head spinning.
Nervous Anticipation
Her cheerful greetings continued, and when it was time to invite someone to the dance, I nervously dialed her number. After some chaos as her sisters fetched her, I almost hung up in terror?"this was more daunting than escaping a barking German shepherd on my bike!
I don’t remember much of our conversation, possibly due to nerves, but I do know it ended well. Soon, I was at her house in a suit, struggling with a corsage until her mother graciously assisted?"a memory that still makes her laugh today.
The Dance Night
Once the initial awkwardness faded, the evening improved. We shared laughter with friends over dinner, and Jenny and I impressed with our dance moves, even catching the eye of the orchestra leader. Music, friends, and dancing with a childhood crush made for a simple, yet perfect night?"especially when compared to some of my more recent dating experiences.
Conclusion
Reflecting on that night, it remains a charming and uncomplicated memory, a testament to the simple joys of youth.
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