There are two things I never do on a first date --- eat and dance. Some people think that's weird, but I find it to be two very intimate acts. When you watch someone cook, it's quite an intimate spectacle of how they craft a meal and with dance you have two people touching each other in rhythmic unison. So, I never dance on a first date because I really have to trust someone before letting them breathe in the same space as me.

Last night, I gave myself a very lovely early birthday gift, probably the best one yet. I went to see Travis Wall (So You Think You Can Dance) and his company, Shaping Sound perform on stage at the Altria Theater. I think the last time I was in that theater was to see Tori Amos perform...seriously. I forgot how beautiful its insides are, but Travis Wall brings a beauty all his own. I have been consistently blown away by this man's choreography.

After the Curtain, Starring Travis Wall and Lex Ishimoto www.shapingsoundco.com/tour

I had no idea what "After the Curtain" was about. I tend not to read synopses of artworks. It ruins it for me. I also had no idea that I would be seeing Lex Ishimoto, Taylor Sieve, and Gaby Diaz perform as well. All are So You Think You Can Dance alumni. Yes, this is the one reality show I devour and while everyone is crying while watching This is Us (me too btw), my tears amass during at least one performance every episode.

"After the Curtain" follows the creative journey of a writer who is struggling to find his voice after the death of his true love. Travis Wall has a striking way of emotionally ransacking your soul with his choreography. He tells stories that haunt and touch your heart with bold movements and intricate shapes. You don't have to know anything about dance to appreciate what he brings on stage.

Last night was full of dance fights, theater, stunning dance, and a heartbreaking story. There's no way to describe how phenomenal these dancers were, I mean I could talk about the technicality of their styles, the intensity of the music, the control of every muscle in their body, the fantastic costumes, and what they did with lighting and shadow, whoa, but nothing can tell you how it was to feel the story. You couldn't see the tears streaming down my face as the death of Sebastian is realized or was mesmerized by the "rope" piece. See, you have no idea what I speak of unless you've experienced it and even then, you might have been moved by another piece.

Travis Wall, performs an original piece for The People's Playhouse on Election Night. #Election2016 #MTVote Subscribe to MTV News: h

When you watch people dance, it is almost as though you are a voyeur. It isn't like watching a play where people have lines and you have everything sort of scripted out for you. With dance, it's unspoken, you have to feel your way through it. Then there's the other side of the fence. Dancing with someone is more than two people touching each other while moving around. To be able to dance with someone, is to trust someone. I compare it to riding a horse, I always talk to a horse before I get on its back. I want it to know that I won't kick its flanks or pull its mane, that I'll respect it. Dancing is very similar, you're allowing someone to lead you, you're allowing someone in your space, breathing in your space, touching your space. I realize that we are talking about specific dancing, not like having a hip hop battle or doing the twist with someone, I'm obviously talking about...

Sidethought: I just had a very strange thought, I haven't seen anyone dance together in a social setting for a while. Weddings. Yes, weddings that's where I've seen people dance in pairs, slowly. Oh, and two weeks ago when I was at Champion Brewery and they were having Bachata night, which is fantastic people watching. If you know anything about dancing Bachata then you understand that you can get pregnant dancing that dance. Also, have you ever watched two strangers dance together for the first time? Awkward, until it's not and you think, "Those two were made to be together."

Anyway, when you dance together there's an exchange of emotion, (watch any Latin dance to give you a spectrum), dance is a courtship of sorts. The way someone dances with you can tell you whether there's trust, confidence, respect, or how you'll get along with them. If you dance badly with someone, chances are you won't end up with them, sounds crazy I know because what if you're just a bad dancer. Sure, but what if you just haven't found the right partner yet? Boom.

The only disappointment about last night was the distraction of hooting and hollering as Travis and his crew performed. This isn't the circus, this is a work of art and it is to be studied and appreciated. You don't woot and yell when someone is looking at Picasso. I certainly was encapsulated by the story of love and tragedy as it relates to my own, and the struggle of a writer, well, this piece seems to have been written for me! I was absolutely fortunate to see this show and to take my mister on this special date, as he was just as impressed and moved. You won't catch him doing any fancy dance moves, but he does lead very well.

I wish I could have taken photos last night, but there were strict rules, but I am hoping to share an inkling of what last night was all about.