elenuial and I competed in ballroom for a couple years, and lost taste for competition. But then we found Argentine, and got hooked on the dance, music, and subculture. If you think ballroom is intimate, argentine tango is at least tenfold.
If you have nothing else to do, you should check out the valentine tango we're having at WPI. It's always been a good time. In fact, I think I'll post about it! =)