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DID YOU KNOW ~ DANCE
Break A Leg

Oh, the world of dance, where the only thing more flexible than the performers is the language we use to cheer them on. Welcome to the quirky side of the stage, where "break a leg" is the kindest curse you can offer a dancer before they spin into the spotlight. It's February 27th, 2024, and in this leap year, we're leaping into the lore of this peculiar phrase with both feet.

First off, let's get one thing straight: in the performing arts, telling someone to "break a leg" is the equivalent of wishing them a standing ovation, not a trip to the ER. This phrase is steeped in superstition, much like the belief that saying "Macbeth" in a theater will summon a whirlwind of bad luck. (Seriously, don't do it. Call it "The Scottish Play" and save us all from theatrical doom.)

The origins of "break a leg" are as murky as the backstage of an old theater. One theory suggests it's all about reverse psychology for the spirit world. Tell a dancer to break a leg, and any eavesdropping spirits will do the opposite, ensuring a performance so good it's otherworldly. It's like saying, "Go ahead, tempt fate. I dare you."

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Another explanation takes us behind the curtain—literally. In ye olde theatrical terms, "breaking a leg" could mean strutting onto the stage, crossing the sacred line (or "leg") between backstage shadows and the spotlight's glare. It's the performer's version of "crossing the Rubicon," but with more jazz hands and less Roman imperialism.

Or perhaps it's all about taking a bow. Imagine the applause so thunderous it demands a dancer to bend a knee (or "break" it) in gratitude. In this sense, "breaking a leg" is less about potential injury and more about undeniable success. It's the dream of every artist: to perform so well that the audience's clapping could power a small city.

Despite its ambiguous beginnings, "break a leg" has danced its way into the heart of the performing arts community. It's a testament to the resilience, passion, and slightly twisted humor of dancers everywhere. Because let's face it, in a world where you're constantly defying gravity, spinning your body into pretzel-like shapes, and wearing high heels for hours that could double as medieval torture devices, a little superstition is the least of your worries.

So, to all the Latin dancers out there, as you lace up your shoes, shake off the jitters, or simply stretch before taking the stage, remember that "break a leg" is more than a phrase—it's a wish for the kind of success that leaves you breathless (but, you know, not leg-less). It's a salute to your dedication, a nod to the magic of performance, and a reminder that, in this leap year, we're all here to support each other's leaps of faith — both literal and metaphorical.

Now, go out there and give 'em the ol' razzle-dazzle. Break a leg! (But, like, not really. Stay safe, stretch, and keep those legs in leaping condition).

STUDIO UPDATES | UPCOMING DANCE LESSONS
In March 2024

Our next dance session (block) in Salsa and Bachata Dancing starts:
• Tuesday evening, March 5: Levels 1 and 2 and
• Wednesday evening, March 6th: Levels 3 and 4

DANCE-VENTURES
Where Can I Dance Tonight? 

• Wednesday, February 28th: Guelph Kizomba Night in Guelph
• Wednesday, February 28th: Salsa Wednesdays with Latin Passion Dance Academy in London, Ontario
• Wednesday, February 28th: Wednesday Salsa Bachata with TenC Dance Co in Kitchener
• This Friday, March 1st: Friday Night Salsa Fix (FNSF) in Guelph
- Follow Fridays

DANCE-VENTURES
March Theme Party: Kizz Me, I am Irish

• Guest Instructors: Babs & Nyemu
• 1 hour lesson from 9pm to 10pm
• March 15th: Friday Night Salsa Fix (FNSF) in Guelph