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Comment on Two Songs Or Three by Brent

Brent — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:12:06 +0000

Some great observations Cheryl. I do agree that finding your partner’s skill level and “leading to it” instead of “leading in spite of it” is a big part of being a great dancer. I’ve said before that our primary aim should be to make sure that our partner feels better about themselves and about dancing because they danced with us. Thanks heaps for your valuable comment.

Comment on Two Songs Or Three by Brent

Brent — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:09:39 +0000

Thanks so much Sonia. This was a very honest and valuable reply and I’m sure it served to open up more understanding in the dancing community.

Comment on Two Songs Or Three by Cheryl Wood

Cheryl Wood — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:01:25 +0000

Right on the button Brett. Although a third or fourth dance is wonderful with someone you know and trust and really enjoy dancing with, it is greedy to hang onot someone for that long, and it’s a great way to start rumours… Also a great comment on dance with someone better to improve, and with someone of a lower level to help bring them up. Also correct – there is nothing worse than someone trying to teach you new moves when all she wants is to enjoy a social dance.And being aware of your partners level is extremely important. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a good man drop a woman because he’s only thinking about himself and has led her into something she is not up to – unable to read the lead and level too high. this can be painful not to mention exceedingly embarassing! I have seen looks of utter fear on some womens faces in these cases. Please be aware men, and enjoy every dance!

Comment on Two Songs Or Three by Sonia Chislett

Sonia Chislett — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:40:45 +0000

Hi,
I am one of those ladies who find it difficult to ask a man to dance. I am from the older generation & was brought up in an era when it was the man who asked a lady. If the lady asked a man, she was’that sort’ of lady. I know that times have changed & I agree with it, but when it has been drummed into you, it is hard to get out of. I also would never go to a bar to buy a drink & not walk into a pub without a man.
I consider myself as a fairly good dancer. I have not been trained to do drops but can follow most male dancers. I often sit & watch the dancing & notice that a good majority of men ask the young slim females, so I stick to my regular venues as I have been to them for the last 4 years & am getting to know a lot of the men & am slowly building the courage to ask them to dance. Also, the young guys ask me too.
Luckily I have a partner who dances too, but we rarely dance together as he is busy trying to dance with every woman in the room. I enjoy watching him enjoy himself. My problem is the washing & ironing of his 7 or 8 shirts every time we dance.
What you have written is so true.
I would like to say to the ladies. If you are like me, it is up to us to find some courage from somewhere. I am trying, if I don’t I will never dance.

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Comment on Dancing and Self-confidence. by Samantha Jones

Samantha Jones — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:49:11 +0000

Courage is definetly the first step to self confidence, taking the chance of getting into those heels and a dress and walking onto the dance floor definetly scares me lol. And knowing that i will make lots of mistakes before i get the hang of things makes me nervous,as some of you know, im now getting called giggles as i cant stop giggling from one man to the next. You all make me nervous . Am having heaps of fun tho. SammieJ