The fee goes towards the cost of the tape recorder batteries. Tokyo dance instructor Watari Toshio was overwhelmed by the number of students who signed up for classes after seeing the film. Enrollment rocketed from 100 to 500, a number that included many people in their 20s. I have found it is such a thrill to dance with the right partner. It gives you the kind of joy you can never experience in other sports or activities.
Many enthusiasts do it for the exercise.
I work up a big sweat. It's a great feeling. Matsu-oka Jiro, a retired Tokyo businessman, agrees. And the best part is that it takes two to tango. Indeed, it does.