Nothing is more romantic than dancing under the stars, particularly if your partner is someone close to you. Dancing in general creates a closeness among couples. It combines pleasant body contact, rhythmic movements to music, and usually an environment which is happy and cheerful.

The pleasure of dancing is enhanced when it can be enjoyed on a lovely evening under the stars. Decades ago it was common for dance bands to tour the country, often playing in small towns, performing in open-air environments. Sometimes the dance floor was a painted wooden floor in an outdoor building of simple structure, open on all sides. Such environments were not elegant and gracious, but the dancing was thoroughly enjoyable to those who participated, and who often traveled miles to enjoy this dancing under the stars.

Today those who enjoy dancing under the stars can find numerous places to enjoy this special treat. In warm environments, many restaurants have a space adjacent to the restaurant itself where dancing can be enjoyed in an open air environment. Although sometimes the dancing couples are under a roof, being out of doors is tantamount to dancing under the stars.

Most resorts, particularly those in the tropics such as in the Caribbean islands, open air dancing is available in many places. Sometimes the dance floors are small when they are part of the restaurant or bar itself, but other spots for dancing are large and accommodate large crowds. These resort spots are usually the scene of regular dancing by couples who enjoy particularly dancing in the open air and when possible, under the stars.

Even when dancing under the stars may not be possible in a regular dance environment, anyone with a porch or balcony or patio can play a tape on a warm starry night and enjoy the delights of dancing under the stars with an important partner.

Perhaps your own dancing experiences have been limited to more routine occasions, such as occasional dinner dancing or perhaps a dance at a local club. If you haven't yet experienced dancing under the stars, why not make a point of arranging this experience with an important partner. You'll find that the stars above, good music and a dance floor below can contribute added pleasure to an evening out dancing.