Things I learned last night while being taught West Coast Swing:

1. I need a remedial course in West Coast Swing.
2. I am not comfortable dancing with virtual strangers.  I'm probably not comfortable dancing with people I know, either, but, for sure, not comfortable with strangers.
3. Dancing is awkward.
4. It is especially awkward when you are suddenly being dipped when you've never, ever been dipped while dancing before.
5. That's probably why my back hurts, now that I think about it.
6. Also, despite the fact that I am probably the worst dancer in the history of dance, I had a good time.