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    The Dance Club: Turning Fifty Shades Of Grey
    The Dance Club: Turning Fifty Shades Of Grey
    The Dance Club: Turning Fifty Shades Of Grey
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    The Dance Club: Turning Fifty Shades Of Grey

    By Robert Lee

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    It was mere “mommy porn.” All the critics agreed, so why did their wives find “Fifty Shades of Grey” so enthralling? Three middle-aged husbands feel that it is their duty to conduct “research” into the power of this book, and what better place to start than with the women in their ballroom dance club? Or so the male bravado suggested. But who has the courage, or the foolhardiness to take the first step? Will it be methodical Frank, man-child Rod, or leap-before-you-look Dave?
    Like school kids on the playground, once each has been dared to delve into the world of Ana and Christian, and their odd sexual fantasies, he cannot turn back. But age does not bring wisdom, particularly to these men. How will they proceed? Internet? Late-night erotic movies? Gentlemen’s clubs?
    Dave has his own theories, and, being a practical, concrete thinker, he must conduct his own experiments on the deviances that Grey loves. In private, of course, until his wife and her girlfriends – the spouses of friends, Rod and Frank – accidentally happen upon him.
    Rod and Frank believe that they can put their “research” to best use by choreographing a dramatic dance sequence for the rest of the dance club. That, too, may have unintended consequences!
    The Dance Club: 50 Shades of Turning Grey is a frantic, comedic tale of misdirection, misinformation and mistake, but it is a joyous look at the world of old men who have never grown up. The Dance Club series of novellas will keep you smiling, as you nod your head in agreement with each of the antics, and say to yourself, “Darn, I wish I had thought of trying that!”

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRobert Lee
    Release dateDec 13, 2013
    ISBN9781310222498
    The Dance Club: Turning Fifty Shades Of Grey
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    Robert Lee

    Bob sold his first short stories to Young Ambassador and Omni magazines when he was twelve. For nearly forty years, he only wrote fiction works and poetry for friends, until he was convinced by them that his writing was very compelling.Bob Lee’s career kept him focused on business communications for much of that period. He wrote and produced a series of training videos for Loss Prevention Group Inc, wrote hundreds of business plans, feasibility studies and market analyses, along with scores of training manuals, handbooks and guides for his clients.He is the author of more than two hundred and fifty blog posts, white papers and articles for national and international clients. His own blogs have a viewership exceeding 353,000.His freelance works include radio pieces for CBC (Now or Never and Definitely Not The Opera)and Corus Entertainment.Since 2011, he has written and published seventeen books under his name (www.robertflee.com) and ghostwritten eight more books and novels in a variety of genres.His career in business support services and as a private investigator have provided him with a rich source of material from which to draw inspiration. Many of the people who he encountered were so noteworthy as to be featured in his non-fiction works such as Wild People I Have Known and What We Have Lost.Few writers can match the engaging writing style of Robert Lee. His minimalist method of enticing mental images from a single phrase, or urging complex emotion from a few sentences drives action throughout his works. Yet, Robert can draw us meticulously and inexorably through the most detailed or complex scenarios, while captivating us with each word.Whether you are absorbed in the convoluted mental struggles of Lawrence Mason (Inferno Inside), the unworldly twists and turns of the Sentinels (Council of the Pure),the ethereal adventures of the nymphs and sprites (Gypsy Lee’s Fairy Tales, Fables & Yarns), or the heart and tragedy of true life anecdotes about murders and rapists(Wild Animals People I Have Known), you will bond intimately with each of Lee’s characters.Fiction or non-fiction, Robert Lee brings you immense and unique reading experiences that will compel you to call for more of his works.

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      The Dance Club - Robert Lee

      THE DANCE CLUB

      Turning Fifty Shades of Grey

      ROBERT F. LEE

      Copyright 2013 Robert F. Lee

      Published at Smashwords

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      Discover other titles by Robert F. Lee at www.robertflee.com

      Acknowledgements

      Our dance club offered more than exercise and entertainment. In the years that Janice and I belonged to Patricia’s Dance Studio, we developed exceptional friendships with extraordinary people. Indeed, we learned that there are no ordinary people! Although we have moved on from that wonderful experience, we carry with us the indelible memories of character and characters, every one of which we treasure.

      In our dance demonstration group, we took simple routines and turned them into joyous moments. From mistakes to accomplishments, each provided valuable lessons.

      But the most cherished encounters were those within ourselves, as our friends allowed us to expand and grow, feeding off their significant impacts to our lives.

      George and Marlene, Wes and Rosemary, James, Claude and Ginette, Deb and Chris, and, certainly, Patricia and John have added such richness to our lives, and we appreciate the continued friendship with those people with whom we still share moments.

      But the list leaves out the obvious for me. I met Janice dancing, and my life has experienced a richness that I did not know existed. She changed me, because she allowed me to choose whom I wanted to be, and what I wanted to do. I am so glad I chose her! Janice, I love you. And for those of our friends who have peeked inside our lives, I even love the hugs.

      I urge any of you who read this novella to join your local dance club, immediately. It will enrich every moment for you.

      Chapter 1

      One-and-two, three-and-four, rock step. Or was it one-two-three, four-five-six, rock step? He tried one, then the other. Both worked, so it obviously did not matter. He hated pattern, anyway. He hated discipline. He hated rules. Never obey the rules. It was his own rule. All he had to do was hear the beat in his head, and provide the translation to his feet. Oh, yeah. And to his arms, too.

      He was man. He was leader. In his mind, he thumped his chest, like Tarzan. Then he smiled, inwardly. Or had he? He looked across at the couple on the other side of the circle. Frank smiled, a beaming smile. Obviously, Dave had smiled out loud. Oh well, the dance was fun.

      The practice was not always fun, since that was when he focused, and when he focused, he always lost focus. Perfect practice makes perfect. He knew the correct version of the cliché, but he never practised perfect. He saved that for the actual demo, when it counted. That was also when he opted to not focus, and when he did his best. His best happened when he let his mind wander.

      He smiled back at Frank, the carefree smile for which he was known.

      Then he returned to not paying attention. It was up to his arms and legs to do what they had been taught. He had better things to do. Like wonder about the guy who wrote 50 Shades of Grey. In this group, it should be Turning 50 Shades of Grey, since, to a man (except one, and two women), they were all over 50. They were the senior demo group in the studio. Senior, both because they had been at it for several years, and because they had several years under their ample belts.

      One-and-two, three-and-four, rock step. A high-energy five-minute dance, done to Mony Mony, by Billy Idol. Why Leslie had chosen such a long song for her group to demonstrate was a conundrum, with several of her favourite dance group being ready to sleep the long sleep. But none of the fourteen seemed to be anything less than exhilarated as the mixer concluded. Six remained, while eight retired to the room reserved for them, to prepare for their next dance. The remaining three couples worked the crowd with their slow fox, to a Leonard Cohen tune. Slow, slow, quick, quick. Slow, slow, quick, quick.

      The last three demos had been done at seniors’ homes. The audience was appreciative, engaged, and invigorated. The group knew that they were bringing an hour or so of joy to dozens of the residents each week, and that, for some, it was nostalgic.

      The slow fox, most frequently demonstrated to older, 1940s and 50s tunes, always awakened even the most catatonic member of the audience. The swings and jives, done to big band songs, saw several of the wheelchair-ridden patients involved in their own dances to the tunes. Dave loved these events, as did every member of the group. He loved them for many reasons: the joy it brought, the freedom that dance provided, and the camaraderie of the demo group. Truthfully, for most of them it was the latter reason that had convinced each person to remain in the collage, year after year. Unfortunately, they were not necessarily getting better: they were getting older. Still, swing, jive, fox trot, cha-cha, salsa, samba, waltz, and so on kept their spirit young. The same as it did for the seniors home residents.

      After each demo session, the group returned to the studio, unwinding with two hours of casual dancing and conversation, along with a few snacks. Being unlicensed, the dance studio was dry, but the occasional bottle of wine found its way in for special occasions. Rarely did anyone need a drink, as the dancing provided an intoxicating experience. And there was no need to unwind, since the dances were a joy. The unwinding merely was a good excuse to socialize for a while before returning to each person’s normal life.

      None ever lasted for the full two hours. Now that they were old enough to not have a pre-established bedtime, they all preferred to be home and in bed by 10:30 p.m. Why had that not been the case when they were teenagers?

      There was egalitarianism to the group. Everyone got along with everyone, even though there was a wide divergence in personalities and interests. But that equality had different levels of parity, with certain members of the group almost inevitably gathering

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