Kennedy and I had an awesome gig last night. We got hired to perform, teach, and, of course, dance at a private house party. Great couple hosting the party, super fun guests who got very into the Latin theme set by our hosts. Everyone had a great time eating, drinking, and dancing the night away, and we even got a great thank you letter for helping to create memories that no one will forget. But that made me think about our performance and how the guests viewed it… through a camera lens. Our professional performance was done in a small room in the house that was cleared out to become a dance floor for the party. We danced our cha cha routine close enough to our audience that we could have touched them for dramatic effect. Yet, even with us being so close, half of the guests watched us perform through their phones while they were recording it. I don’t mind pictures and videos, but I feel like you are losing out on the experience. How often do you have professional dancers performing specifically for you in your living room? Watching through a lens puts a barrier between you and a once in a lifetime event. When you are presented with a similar situation, please take a moment to decide what will really create the best memory for you and help you enjoy the moment to its fullest.