My wife and I have been married for nearly 18 years and are slightly in a rut. We've gotten comfortable and settled into a schedule that runs on clockwork. From the meatloaf dinner on Wednesdays, to the brunch at the club on Sundays and our kid's sporting events Tuesdays and Thursdays, I would say we have a pretty regular routine.

My wife and I decided to some new activities to get out of our rut. Since we live in Scottsdale and there are plenty of opportunities for leisure time activities, I suggested a few different options, such as golf or music lessons. However my wife wanted us to take a Scottsdale dance lesson.

The idea of taking dance lessons in Scottsdale didn't initially appeal to me. I should explain that I'm not very light on my feet and had rather little desire to dance. Since I'm no Fred Astaire, meaning that I move more like Fred Flintstone, of course the thought of taking a Scottsdale dance lesson was less than appealing to me.

Growing up I was an athlete. I could run and jump but I sure couldn't dance. I hardly know my right foot from my left foot; let alone a rumba from a waltz. But in the spirit of improving our moods and in order to make my wife happy, I decided to go for it. "Dance lesson Scottsdale it is.", I told her.

It is possible this is the best thing we have ever done together. These lessons which we are taking created both of us to be very nervous. After all we are both over 40 and should know it all. However, thank goodness the instructor we had was extremely funny and very patient. All of the students were paired up; I was able to dance with my wife, and it all started by him immediately showing us the basics. I enjoyed my Scottsdale dance class.

After every lesson my wife and I go to eat or maybe watch a movie. We use what we have learned to go out on the town and normally go to dance events at the local studio. It's renewed our relationship and for a pretty good price we have gained a new hobby. So once the band begins to play at the country club I can now lead my beautiful wife to the dance floor having great confidence. This is because of a very easy Scottsdale dance class. Who'd have ever thought?