Did we mention teamwork?

True, this Youtube has been making the rounds for about three years, and well it should!

Fred Astair and Eleanor Powell set a standard in this 70 year-old clip.  Teamwork, timing, rhythm, fun, precision... did we mention teamwork?

This spectacular dancing hints at another teamwork each of us can be part of.  It has to do with recognizing our oneness with our Maker, infinite Truth.  This awareness and approval aligns us with an infinite rhythm, timing, and teamwork that reveals what's genuinely beautiful and good in our lives.  Even fun.  

Our dance through life may not always be light and tappy and perfectly coordinated with everyone around us -- though that would be nice.

But as long as we pay attention to and follow the Chief Choreographer, we'll be OK.

The art of dance

Here are Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell, with an intro by Frank Sinatra. If you have seen this dance before, treat yourself to another feast.

In a tribute to Mr. Astaire forty some years later, Ms. Powell mentioned that they had spent two weeks just on arm movements so they would be perfectly synced. That indicates something of the hours of practice behind what looks so easy in the following clip.

Why does this brief video make nearly everyone smile? Look at the spiritual qualities: perfect precision; timing; balance; humor; music from the big bands of the 40s; it even looks as though they are having fun!