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Dancing
I have to be honest, I'm something of a barbarian. I'd rather crush something than bother with culture. My physical pursuits end after the gym, martial arts, and going shooting or what have you. Standard manly things.
But after dancing for the first time last night (barely making it with the slow dance), I have to admit I'm hooked. For obvious reasons.
Anyone else know some tips or anything that can help me out? I don't need to be an expert, all I want is a good basic knowledge in order to be able to pull off certain situations.
Third, if I get really good, does anyone even dance anymore? Clubbing is of absolutely zero interest to me...so beyond your friend's wedding or what have you, where else can you dance if you have the hankering?
Spencer
P.S. It may seem unmanly to some, I used to think so myself, but I can tell you at this point I don't give a frak.
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Permalink Reply by Native Son on -
Just don't get "wrapped around the axle" with what you see on the television "dance shows".
I learned to dance in elementary school.
There was an interesting comment by the actor Rutger Hauer a few years ago. He'd taken dancing and found it quite valuable in a lot of the martial arts and sword play he used in his acting.
That aside, dancing can be quite fun. And a good dancer can impress the heck out of the ladies.
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Permalink Reply by Leah Morrigan on -
Dancing is divine and women love a man who can dance! Dance is a wonderful expression of who you are and it's fun! I've studied ballet and I know that guys who are serious about sport will take ballet classes to improve their grace and their muscle control (i.e. football players) - dance is very demanding on the body and there is nothing "pansy" about it.
I"m not saying you have to run out to the national ballet school, but it seems to me that if you can count, you can dance. 4/4 time, etc. Move your body to the beats and enjoy it! Practise at home if you start out shy. Hope that helps!
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Permalink Reply by Rick Shelton on -
You can dance with your wife/girlfriend at any night club it doesn't have to be 'clubbing'.
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Permalink Reply by Nathanael on -
In reverse order.
1. People still dance. The best places for it seem to be large cities and around colleges and universities. Google swing dance or ballroom dance in the area where you live and you should get some hits.
2. There are several ways to learn to dance. If you have friends who know how to dance, they can teach you (though it doesn't sound like this is a likely option for you). You can also take classes, which are often to be found through or connected to colleges (if not actually offered through the school as a 1 credit PE-type class there is likely a ballroom or swing dance club organizing classes and dances, often open to the community). Finally, many dances will offer a lesson before the dance starts. For an example, here's the dance schedule for one of the DC area's leading dance venue, with lessons before nearly every event: http://www.glenechopark.org/calendar/2012-07?field_event_type_value.... Once you've learned the basics and gotten into the scene, it will be easy to learn more.
3. With regard to the reasons for dancing, the primary one is to enjoy yourself, but if you need more reasons to justify it to yourself or others, here are a few.
Dancing is a great way to meet women. Just about every large dance I've been to had plenty of unattached women. There's always a chance that a 3 minute dance and conversation will lead to something more.
It's a great date. Many women will love having a guy take them dancing.
It will help you become more comfortable with women, as you have to meet and interact with many different ladies.
It's good exercise.
It improves physical coordination.
It provides a skill that will help you at events like a friend's wedding.
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Permalink Reply by Beowulf87 on -
Thank you, this is most helpful! I'll be springboarding off of your ideas.
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Permalink Reply by Gregor Ausman on -
You should check any of the community education venues, either through the local school district, the U, or SLCC. As for where to go dancing, there's the Murray Arts Center. They have dancing 3 nights a week with a live band. Here's their web site:
http://www.wrightwayenterprises.com/mac.htm
I hope this helps.
Gregor
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Permalink Reply by Daniel Bull on
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It's a great activity and very sociable. I learned on a beach in Cornwall (UK) with Wellington boots on. I'm not particularly good at it, though. Perhaps that's why!
The suggestions about classes seem good to me. Good luck with finding some.
DB
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