Getting Started

I think it is important for me to address an issue that exists with getting Latin Dance events started here in Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach is a tourist town. Most business owners here have spent years benefitting from the fast money that came with the thousands of summer tourists. With the economy going under and gas prices being so high, many businesses felt it this past summer. Across the board, when you talk to people, you are finding out that numbers are WAY down. This is further irritated by the reality that anyone trying anything new here is contending with businesses that appeal to golfers, shaggers, and young people who are experiencing freedom for the first time.

Latin dancing is not something that most folks think about when they come to Myrtle Beach. I started trying to get something started back in May and although I have run into some very encouraging, supportive people, the numbers are not large enough for a business to commit to seeing things through. So, I ask that folks be patient. The cancellation of the Latin Dance party at 2001 was simply an opportunity to really start looking at ways to combine efforts. I did not see it as a negative thing but rather that things are what they are.

I will be focusing my efforts here in Myrtle Beach rather than trying to bring in folks from other parts of the State. When we get something consistent and solid happening here people will drive 2 or more hours to dance. Believe me, I do it.

So, having said this, I am now going to be working with a couple of people here who have a following too. We will be combining our efforts to make the Latin dance community grow here in Myrtle Beach. If you stick around ,believe me, you just may become part of making history!!!