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myLot reputation of 99/100. anawar (1101)   ranked 12 out of 108 in dance 4 years ago

I'll admit right now that I can't dance. I envy people who can dance, I think it's a beautiful way to express creativity.

A dance instructor tried to teach my husband and I how to do 'The Hustle' on our honeymoom. He came over to watch us and complimented my husband on how quickly he picked up the steps. He watched my steps and said

'That's a great fake job you've got going there.'

Can you dance and how did you learn? Where do you like to dance? In a club? Any advice for people like me who can't dance, other than stay off the floor?

 

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tags:  dance, dancing, argentine tango, ballet, ballroom dancing
 
1. myLot reputation of 75/100. robsbrooklyngirl (3077)   4 years ago

What I do can't be called dancing. I am not sure what it's called LOL. But I have fun doing it so whatever LOL.


myLot reputation of 99/100. anawar (1101)   ranked 12 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

robsbrooklyngirl_ I think having fun is dancing!

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2. myLot reputation of 98/100. m0rnings (483)   4 years ago

i wish. i wish my parents had made me take ballet startinf from when i was little. ballerinas have amazing legs haha i'm on a quest for awesome legs and flexibility--and theyve got both.


myLot reputation of 99/100. anawar (1101)   ranked 12 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

m0rnings_ They do have beautiful legs don't they? You can try Pilates. That develops long lean muscles just like the ballerina's you dream of.

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3. myLot reputation of 97/100. dragon54u (15681)   4 years ago

I can't dance. I have two left feet and NO sense of rhythm. And I feel stupid. The only dancing I can do is slow stuff, you know the romantic close dances.


myLot reputation of 99/100. anawar (1101)   ranked 12 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

dragon_ I know all about the slow stuff. You hold onto someone and sway. That's my best dance as well.

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. SomeCowgirl (14319)   4 years ago

Okay well I can't really dance either... but I did one time learn a few moves from a person at club... It was kind of fun. I can't really say the type of dance it was, but it was at a latino club... the woman was very nice..

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5. myLot reputation of 98/100. kylie_quistis (1097)   4 years ago

hello, anawar :D, hmmm, when I was in school grade, my parents sent me to a small ballet class, hoping it would help to at least minimize my shyness and to socialize more with the kids at my age. Since then, I always dancing, sometimes to performed in our school programs or small party that we - chosen ballet dancer in our class - were invited to dance. Even after I quit attending the ballet class - I think that was when I was in fifth grade to joined a dance group in our school and also due to my class schedule - I am still dancing until college. So now, I only dance sometimes like when I'm in the mood :D Anyways, I suggest to keep on practicing on dancing and don't give up on it. Practicing really help to improve your dancing skill. To tell you the truth, I don't know how to dance and my dancing skill is very poor when I first attend in the ballet class. But because I really want to dance and performed, I keep on practicing even though my body really hurts after every class. :D So keep on practicing on it and you never knew you might be a good dancer someday. :D


myLot reputation of 99/100. anawar (1101)   ranked 12 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

kylie_ I took ballet lessons when I was a young girl as well. I enjoyed my time there, but I didn't excel.

Props to you for your accomplishments and efforts to contine dancing.

I can't practice because I don't dance at all! :)

Can I ask you what :D means?


myLot reputation of 98/100. kylie_quistis (1097)  4 years ago

ohh, I'm sorry, you see, I don't know how to insert emoticons in my comments, and since I can't paste messages yet, I'm using it as alternative. It means smile or something expressing happiness,I think we often used it in text messages here in our country nowadays. I'm really sorry for this, I think I'll stop using it, to avoid further confusion, hehe. wow, so you took ballet also! it's really enjoyable isn't it?!


myLot reputation of 99/100. anawar (1101)   ranked 12 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

No, you don't have to apologize or stop using it on my account! I've seen lots of people using it. I'm probably the only one on the planet who doesn't know what it means!

If you put one bracket [ then type in em and close the bracket ] then type in the word happy. Next type a bracket after the word happy [ and type a / mark and then close the bracket ] you'll get a smiley face.

I just figured it out today. I know there's other words you can put inside the brackets, but I only know happy.

Like this happy

Yes, I loved ballet, especially the_ I have no idea how to spell that move where you lift off one foot,and stretch your arm, looking towards the outstretched hand_ ?
it sounds like ara-beske. Do you know what I mean?

Wow, I sound incredibly dumb. Please save me and tell me you know what I'm talking about!

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6. myLot reputation of 92/100. as2006 (1452)   4 years ago

I can dance I love dance and I'm dancing.I did learn as a very young boy in dancing paties that we had in that time everytime in another house of my friends, we were very young in school thous days. So I dance twist,cha cha cha,tango,pssadoble,valse etc'.


myLot reputation of 99/100. anawar (1101)   ranked 12 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

Very impressive. Where do you dance now?

I remember my mom and dad practicing the cha-cha-cha before they went to the country club to dance. I can still hear my mom saying 'one, two, cha, cha, cha. My dad needed extra help.

Do you ballroom dance with a partner?


myLot reputation of 92/100. as2006 (1452)  4 years ago

Once I have been in a club but now I'm dancing in parties of friends.

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7. myLot reputation of 86/100. bestie (886)   4 years ago

I can dance,I love dancing...It's my passion.I guess it's my inborn talent.... lol.practice and practice until you learn,try to put passion in dancing,feel it!enjoy! despite the fact that you are not that good coz it will help you,If you really have the will and determination to learn how to dance you will be able to do it.


myLot reputation of 99/100. anawar (1101)   ranked 12 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

It's possible that my determination willed me into stopping my efforts. happy

I can sway to the slow music_

I do dance when no one is looking.

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8. myLot reputation of 95/100. kun2349 (10498)   4 years ago

haha.. same here.. I cant dance too, my body just dun have the beat and rythm to dance.. lOL.. BUt i do like to see ple dance, i just find it fascinating and sexy.. ALl their dances moves seem so smooth and with so many different styles.. I do like all kinds of dances, because each type of dance is special and appealing in their own unique ways ^_^ hehe


myLot reputation of 99/100. anawar (1101)   ranked 12 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

I like free form dance the best as well. The body speaks as the music and rhythm command.

Each to his own, we all hear something different.
The Dance of Life is beautiful.

note: to the best of my knowledge, the expression
'The Dance of Life' is not my original thinking. Just in case someone is checking for plagiarism.


myLot reputation of 95/100. kun2349 (10498)  4 years ago

The dance of life.. It's good.. hehe

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9. myLot reputation of 99/100. Fishmomma (4016)   4 years ago

I was in a dance class in grade school, which was required for all students. I'll admit the class was quite challenging; however, did learn how to dance. I did become quite good at line dancing.


myLot reputation of 99/100. anawar (1101)   ranked 12 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

I tried line dancing one time. Everytime they went right, I went left. If it was forwards, I went backwards. I had to get out before someone tripped over me.

I also tried jazzersize with the same results. Some of us have to accept our limitations. I accept the fact that I can't dance. But I can write!

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10. myLot reputation of 90/100. sk66rc (3210)   ranked 19 out of 108 in dance   4 years ago

I took formal dace classes for Argentine Tango & Salsa... Both can be very intimate & sexy... Salsa tends to be faster paced... Both very sensual and or even "sexual" depends on how the "leader" wants to take it... There is a difference between Tango & Argentine Tango... I tend to lean more towards Argentine Tango... I went to a formal wedding when I was 14, it was military wedding actually, & I've seen few couples dancing to, later found out, salsa music... I found it fascinating & asked my parents for dance classes... When they finally found one & sent me to it, the instructor was the one in later days got me into Argentine tango as well...


myLot reputation of 99/100. anawar (1101)   ranked 12 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

sk66rc_ that's so cool. The Tango is a very sexy dance. I heard somewhere that the dance originated with the gauchos. They smelled so bad, the ladies kept their distance and had a flower in their hair to mask the odor.

I don't know if it's true, I'm glad it's not true today.

I can imagine how beautiful you must look when you dance.


myLot reputation of 90/100. sk66rc (3210)   ranked 19 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

Ok, now you made me blush with that last comment, ha ha... Thank you... It's the dance that makes me look half decent, not by me alone... lol... But really, they say if you can walk, you can tango... It's that easy... Try taking a class or two... They'll start you out with walking... Not that you don't know how to walk but this is done in a way of dance, a bit exaggerated but intended, focused... From there they turn that into a dance... Have fun, after all, that's the point of dancing unless you're thinking about competitions...


myLot reputation of 99/100. anawar (1101)   ranked 12 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

Hmmm_ Where do I find these dance lessons?


myLot reputation of 90/100. sk66rc (3210)   ranked 19 out of 108 in dance  4 years ago

Depends on where you live... You can look up local newspapers, sometimes they'll list lessons, classes, parties, etc... Internet is always a good place to start, look up tango classes, google it... Look for classes or lessons in your area... When I learned my, I just moved to U.S... First formal function my parents too me to... My parents came to U.S. first then few years later, I came to U.S... I was little shy at the time & the class helped me a lot to make friends here...

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