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* Let’s Dance

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I am home from Scotland and getting back into the daily routine.  I had a great time meeting some old friends and being with family.

One of the best memories was at a family gathering at my brothers house. It has become a tradition that at some point in the evening everyone gets up to dance and let their hair down. Its so much fun!

As Brene Brown writes in The Gifts of Imperfection:

“Laughter, song and dance create emotional and spiritual connection; they remind us of the one thing that truly matters when we are searching for comfort, celebration, inspiration or healing : We are not alone.”

Towards the end of 2016 I shared with you some of my favorite music for relaxation and Savasana. Now I’d like to share some dance music in the spirit of connection and mutual goofiness… as well as burning up a few more calories.

I hope you will join me. Let’s dance like noone is watching!

Thinks … I’m pretty sure I caught a glimpse of Hariod Brawn in this BBC production.

 

 

65 responses to “* Let’s Dance”

  1. Sonnische Avatar
    Sonnische

    I’ll bet someone broke out their fiddle! So glad it was fun and that you’ve returned home safe and sound.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Smiling … my brother is more into 1980s rock albums Sunny! Thank you for the good wishes 💛

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  2. Shiva Malekopmath Avatar
    Shiva Malekopmath

    I shall join you. That image is too good. When chicks can Dance why not we.
    Meeting the family has brought you full energy.
    There are a few posts meant for you at my end.
    If you doing the time.
    Awesome post.
    💓🎶🙏🔔👍
    Shiva

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Shiva! That was fun 💛

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  3. helenloveselephants Avatar
    helenloveselephants

    Yes, love it! Lets dance! 💃

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Have fun Helen 💛🎶

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  4. Minuscule Moments Avatar
    Minuscule Moments

    Dance like no one is watching Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I am 🎈 Hope you are too Kath 💛

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  5. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Welcome back. It sounds like you had fun, Val. Yes, Tornado and I do lots of dancing That old (heart)beat is inside all of us 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Rock on D 🎈🎶

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  6. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Welcome home, Val! I’m so happy you had a nice time with your family and friends. I’m sure you made a lot of memories…and maybe learned some new dance moves! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      New dance moves …. you got me thinking Jill! 😆

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  7. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Was that Hariod in the blue pants with white fringe? 😀

    Glad your trip was full of good times and good moves!

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    1. Hariod Brawn Avatar
      Hariod Brawn

      No Nancy, that was me on the stage in the pink catsuit at 1:33. As I recall, the Purple Haze seemed particularly strong that evening. I still have flashbacks to this day, especially when I don the old catsuit again.

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      1. Val Boyko Avatar
        Val Boyko

        I’m relieved and happy that that was you H, and you can still get into it. As I recall, there wasn’t much stretch to lame fabric.

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        1. Hariod Brawn Avatar
          Hariod Brawn

          Well, I don’t entirely fit into it, and the muffin tops do occasionally burst the seams. Also, I can’t actually breathe when I’m in it, so it’s ten bars of doing The Locomotion and then collapsing on the floor.

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          1. Val Boyko Avatar
            Val Boyko

            Oh dear. Are you on Mede for high blood pressure? It might be a wise choice if you plan to hit the dance floor on a regular basis.
            I must say though – you look damn good!

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            1. Val Boyko Avatar
              Val Boyko

              Can’t believe that Apple word chose Mede instead of meds … They may be on to something!

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            2. Hariod Brawn Avatar
              Hariod Brawn

              I’m sure I am, Val, as I tend to take whatever drugs the doctor hands me, or anyone does, really.

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              1. Val Boyko Avatar
                Val Boyko

                There is much wisdom in pharmaceuticals and in the street.
                Is that when you met Esme?
                … Val laughing so hard she’ll need to take a break soon…

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            3. Hariod Brawn Avatar
              Hariod Brawn

              Yes, I met her on the street. You can always find her there.

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              1. Val Boyko Avatar
                Val Boyko

                Good to know. I’ll be looking out for her. 💓

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      2. nrhatch Avatar
        nrhatch

        You were/are the Cat’s Meow, Hariod!

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        1. Hariod Brawn Avatar
          Hariod Brawn

          ‘Are’ Nancy, ‘are’ – I’m only 93! 😡

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          1. nrhatch Avatar
            nrhatch

            You’re still a kitten then!

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    2. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I thought so too Nancy 😉
      It was fun… and now it’s good to be back!

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  8. Kate Crimmins Avatar
    Kate Crimmins

    Fun video!

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  9. dianasschwenk Avatar
    dianasschwenk

    I am of the mind that the only reasonable response to let’s dance is YES! Tell me Val, when you visit Scotland, do your friends and family think you have an American accent now? ❤
    Diana xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Diana! Good question – I sound American and then 2 days later I am back in the brogue. Coming back here, my yoga students will comment on the lilt and accent I picked up while away!

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      1. dianasschwenk Avatar
        dianasschwenk

        🙂 !

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  10. socialbridge Avatar
    socialbridge

    Glad you had such a good time. Love the sound of your brother!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank So Jean. My brother loves to walk his black spaniel (Murphy) and golden retriever (angus) on the beach! You would definitely get along 😉

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      1. socialbridge Avatar
        socialbridge

        That sounds like a good match alright! How did I guess?

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  11. David Kanigan Avatar
    David Kanigan

    Val’s a dancer. Who knew?!?!?! 👍

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      At the drop of a hat, I’m there David! I got over being self conscious at the same time as I got over my fear of public speaking.
      “Cant stop me now…. I’m having such a good time … having a ball.. ”
      Cue Queen music

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      1. David Kanigan Avatar
        David Kanigan

        And how did you get over fear of public speaking? Do share your secret….

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          No secret Dave – I joined Toastmasters with a friend so we could present at a conference together. It was fun to do it with someone else … and the practice and feedback were very empowering. When we got to the conference, we were told that so many people had signed up for our session that it wasn’t in a conference room, but the main auditorium. Now that took some deep breathing!!! It’s amazing what we can do when something is thrown at us and we are ready to step up instead of stepping back. 😎

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          1. David Kanigan Avatar
            David Kanigan

            Good for you Val!

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  12. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    In mutual goofiness, I got up out of my chair and danced the entire video! Man, some of those people were really twisting with all their heart. Welcome back, Val, I’m glad you had a great time with your family. And thank you!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you had fun with it Jet 😊Some of these peeps really moved didn’t they!!

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  13. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Yogi Dancer! Glad you had a great holiday and I agree, when we feel free to dance we always have fun! Think perhaps you and Hariod should make a utube video together. Just saying!!! 💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      LOL!!! Now that would be fun. Thanks for the giggle Karen 💕

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  14. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    I’m glad to hear, that you had a good time with your family, Val 🙂
    I’m in for dancing too, it lifts the mood so very fast. Welcome back ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Irene for your welcoming words 💛

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  15. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    Glad you had such a good time!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Ann! Keep dancing 💛

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  16. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Glad you had a wonderful trip, Val. Loved seeing the old dance video – awww, ‘the good ol’ days!’

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Eliza. Me too!

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  17. ladyfi Avatar
    ladyfi

    Dancing is good for the soul! So glad to hear you had a lovely time in Scotland, where my mum comes from.

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  18. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Hi Val.. Welcome back.. So good that you had such a good time among family and friends.. And dancing the night away..
    I so loved reading that conversation between you and Hariod.. She is such a great person and WP good friend..
    And collapsed in laughter at Hariods responses.. Wonderful 🙂
    Hugs xxx Sue ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your kind words … and glad you got a giggle too! Love to you dear Sue 💕

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        You are most welcome Val.. xx

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  19. Aquileana Avatar
    Aquileana

    Family meetings are special moments… This last year we spent Christmas with fewer members though, as some decided to celebrate Christmas and New Years Eve in other places…. I felt the ausence of those family members, probably more because we often celebrate together…
    Anyway, it was nice…. I hope that you had a great time in your trip and with your loved ones, dear Val… Wishing you a succesful 201, full of good things 😉 ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much Aquileana! May the warmth and love of family and friends be with you throughout 2017 💕

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  20. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    Oh dear, still dancing, Val 😀 A beautiful reminder and just wonderrrrful! Happy to have you back after fun times with friends and family!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Helen. Its good to be back … and get over the jet lag 😉

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  21. SpiritualJourney17 Avatar
    SpiritualJourney17

    What a fun time you had with your family. I love to dance…its’ so freeing!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It is indeed. Thank you 💛

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  22. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    wonderful knowing
    of a return
    with energy
    to dance!
    my eyes
    are closed 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Feel the rhythm and the flow David 💛

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  23. insearchofitall Avatar
    insearchofitall

    What a fun post. Glad you got to spend happy time with family in a country I long to visit. I break out into dance anywhere I hear good music to the embarrassment of whom ever is with me. 🙂 My daughter thinks it’s “cute”. Just brings the happy on.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      You are cute Marlene 😃 Keep dancing my friend!

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  24. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    What fun! I wish I could shimmy like that, Val 🙂 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Jo! I hope you gave it a try 🐥💃🏻🎶

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      1. restlessjo Avatar
        restlessjo

        Of course! 🙂

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This blog came to life one morning in 2013.  I woke up with these words in my mind:  “Life is a series of highs and lows. Be grateful for the highs. Be graceful in the lows. And find contentment in your Middle Ground.”

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