Shining with Excitement for the ‘Balle Rouge’ + reflection of ‘Climate Week’

Disclaimer:
Everything below is a mix of what I observed and heard during the event. The goal isn’t to pinpoint "who exactly said what," but to share (usually) an outsider's view and overall perspective on these industries. I’m not here to act as a definitive firsthand source—readers should do their own research. I hope this inspires you to attend events, explore new industries, and hear what leaders are presenting. These notes combine my observations with thoughts on how things could run smoother and how ideas connect (IMO). I’m not an expert, you know? Just hanging out in the room with them. Enjoy!

Topics: Swing Dance, Community Gatherings, Outdoor Activities

This dance class gathering I stumbled upon a few weeks ago has continued to impress and excite me each week. Each week, I’m so excited to join, learn dance moves, and celebrate the community downtown. This group has been getting together for years and years… and yes, this week is extra special: THE BALLE ROUGE!!! Hahah. They are so excited about this - and so am I, why? I love enthusiasm, I love cute/sweet traditions, I love a little extra coordinated effort to have fun, and I love to dress up - and dance! So, this week, their goal is for every to wear red and pink and then the whole dance floor will be red and pink and shining. So, I have a very good outfit for this: my rhinestone covered pink dress (you see me wearing it in this website pics time to time).., and I have rhinestone shoes I got from a thrift store years ago (when I went through my clubbing* era)- AND a rhinestone choker from DFSS last week!! hahaha. So, I am ready to shine and commit to this fun night!! I will try to be a better dancer than ever, too - for myself and everyone there**.

Why Attend: These events are so fun. It’s great exercise, you can practice building confidence, and the music is great! Plus, it is fun to dress up and have a nice time. These events can be a great relief in these super lonely times, too. After COVID, i C a VOID (omg that needs to be coined!!! hahah I’m adding it to my glossary now) - and we need to fill the void we c with community, purpose, hope, accomplishments! Things like this community dance gathering is so great. It’s a win for most everyone and a great use of these parks and time.

Overall Event Reviews: Venue (/5), Food (/5), Speaker Content (/5), Networking (/5), Likeliness to Return (/5)

—- more soon…


Until next time, I wish you the motivation and success to search for opportunities around your area. Search and explore: Who is out there giving talks? There are new things happening all of the time.

Find relatable or interesting topics you like and check them out! Maybe even something hosted at a cool venue, if there’s no other reason to go. Let’s see what you can learn and discover not too far from home. 😊

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