Dance Weekend in Hot Springs

Memphis doesn’t offer very many opportunities to hit the hardwood to a live orchestra, so we decided to organize a dance weekend in Hot Springs.

Saturday

A weekend away was just what the doctor ordered. Upon arrival at the Arlington, some of us hit the pool and some hit their pillows, but we all went into relaxation mode!

We kept that laid-back vibe going with dinner, drinks, and great conversation on the roof of the Waters Hotel. Not only was the food good, but it turned out to be an ideal place for everyone to get acquainted better.

After dinner we ambled down the street in search of music and dancing. Our intended destination turned out to be small and crowded, so on a tip from a passerby, we headed to Fat Jack’s. Jesse went in first and reported that there was live music. Turned out to be karaoke, but hey, we can dance to anything.

Sunday

There was time Sunday morning for folks to explore the park, historic bathhouses, and shops of downtown Hot Springs before we rendezvoused for brunch at the Arlington Hotel. So much food!

And finally, the main reason for our trip – the Stardust Big Band in the Crystal Ballroom. The orchestra was fabulous, and the other dancers were friendly and welcoming. Being their first time on a large floor filled with experienced dancers, there may have been a few fleeting looks of panic as our students slipped into the flow, but they soon got the hang of it and comported themselves admirably.

 

Humorous side note: At one point a fire siren started blaring, and for quite a while, the band continued to play. It was a very Titanic moment. Fortunately, it was a false alarm and we quickly got back to dancing.

So, our dance weekend in Hot Springs was a stellar success, and the only question I heard when we got back was, “Where are we going next?”