So I was just a beginner at the dance studio but nobody else would dance his way … the old guard were too protective of their dance contests - and they stitched it all up anyway. He was getting thrown out of competitions, his regular ballroom partner refused to do those steps. They were banned! Even his overbearing mother wouldn’t support him. But i would give it a try. So he taught me to dance, his way. It was really tough but I gave it my all.
When we hit the floor in the major local competition nobody had seen anything like it. Proper paso doble! My nan made me the most amazing dress. I shed my glasses and looked amazing. The corrupt dance federation chairman was overthrown - and we kissed.
(Tbh I’ve always suspected he was actually gay though …)