Lone Star has given me the confidence to go on the dance floor and perform. Every time I get better and better at socially dancing.

It’s all about slow and steady, but it’s totally worth it if you like to look good when you’re dancing. You’ll definitely outshine anyone who hasn’t had ballroom training.

One thing I’ve always enjoyed doing is dancing. I’ve danced every chance I could get, except for the years I was married. I became widowed in 2009 and began dancing again. I once read if a person learns to dance, they’ll never be lonely. In 2010 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson’s disease reacts differently in everyone. When I dance I DO NOT have Parkinson’s symptoms at all. I used to laugh at people who once the music was on, they couldn’t wait to get on the dance floor. And now, that’s happened to me- once the music starts I’m scootin’ across the floor with no problem! My balance is near perfect. I’m dancing!

Now- I’m afraid to get off the floor. Lone Star Ballroom has provided a place for me to dance. Ann Michelle encouraged me to do a showcase performance 3 years ago, and I’ve been in every showcase but 1 since. I don’t know how long I’ll be able to dance, but I hope it’s a long time.