The Waves of the Danube Waltz was adapted from wartime music, so inevitably, there's an exhilarating and joyful aspect to the piece.
Listening to the music, Lawrence Winters could feel the thrill of the charge and the joy of victory.
In the center of the dance hall, Ruby Sheldon's silver-blue V-neck lace applique gown swirled to the rhythm. She danced with her partner with lightfootedness and professional grace.
Everyone watched intently; hardly anyone was talking. All eyes were fixed on the two elegantly dancing in the middle of the dance floor.
Autumn Stetford nudged Aiden Shelon's arm and said with a smile, "Look, Betty is so happy."
Aiden Shelon's gaze shifted from his phone, glancing at the two in the center, slightly touched, "Betty dances very well, she's put effort into practicing."
Autumn Stetford's lips curled up, slowly leaning her head against the part beneath Aiden Shelon's shoulder, and the figures of the two drew close.
