Am I the only male that knows how to ballroom dance?!?

[CounselorForChrist]

For starters I am a VERY shy guy. But when I was growing up, my aunt taught me various dances like tango, foxtrot...etc. But the one she taught me really well on was Ballroom dancing. As I became a teenaged (I was homeschooled) at dances my mom would always tell the girls I Ballroom Danced. And they would always flock over to me, especially the ones that really liked me.

Now at the time I didn't 100% realize Ballroom dancing seemed to be something all girls loved if I man could do it. Now I look back and laugh because I was so shy I could never dance with them. Which sadly broke one girls heart (thats another topic).

So is it just common for most men to not learn Ballroom dancing? Especially when younger? I've not really met to many men that know how to do any romanti csort of dace besides maybe slow dancing. If anyone is interested I am 30 now, so I learned at a time when most kids were learning how to dance to Techno, Boy Bands and Britney Spears. On a side note...I miss you tehcno! lol

 

[John3verse20]

Are you the only man who knows how to ballroom dance? Yes!!!
I've taken ballroom mostly to get over the discomfort level and not be such a klutz, yet at ballroom classes men were always outnumbered by women ... even though the men needed the lessons more. Go figure.

 

[Solomon Kane]

Your not the only one who knows how to Ballroom Dance.
I never had an interest when i was young and never thought there would ever be a reason for me to learn.
Then I met my late wife. She was a part time instructor at one of the local dance studios and while we were dating manage to convince me to learn a little. That little turned into a lot. Within months I was enjoying it and, with her permission, dancing with some of the other ladies at the studio.
Since she has passed away I still try to go out at least once a monthand do some dancing.
Not only is it a fun way to exercise, it helps to keep her memory alive in my heart.
Also, in case you have not guessed, it is an excellent way to meet women.

 

[look4hope]

xfreakazoidx,

I don't know any guy who dances for the love of dance, other than just to dance with their partners.
I think ballroom dancing is beautiful. The way both the man and the woman move delicately. They way they look at each other and are tender with each other, is like watching two people in love.

I was a bit hooked on the show Dancing with the stars, just because I wished I dance like all of them.

Do you do it professionally?

-Jen

 

[Provision]

I took intro lessons while in my 20's. Then they told me how much it would cost overall and it was cost prohibitive. I would like to take lessons again though.

 

[artqween]

For starters I am a VERY shy guy. But when I was growing up, my aunt taught me various dances like tango, foxtrot...etc. But the one she taught me really well on was Ballroom dancing. As I became a teenaged (I was homeschooled) at dances my mom would always tell the girls I Ballroom Danced. And they would always flock over to me, especially the ones that really liked me.

Now at the time I didn't 100% realize Ballroom dancing seemed to be something all girls loved if I man could do it. Now I look back and laugh because I was so shy I could never dance with them. Which sadly broke one girls heart (thats another topic).

So is it just common for most men to not learn Ballroom dancing? Especially when younger? I've not really met to many men that know how to do any romanti csort of dace besides maybe slow dancing. If anyone is interested I am 30 now, so I learned at a time when most kids were learning how to dance to Techno, Boy Bands and Britney Spears. On a side note...I miss you tehcno! lol

Ive seen it on tv.. It looks fun. Love the costumes they wear to ballroom They r beautiful. Hi and plezd to meet u alll
Xfreakazoidx Ha ha ha love ur user name has a cool ring to it :-D

 

[bendstringz]

I cant

 

[bendstringz]

I wish I could though it looks fun

 

[artqween]

I cant

Go on youtube an learn??

 

[cranialjax]

Well I've been dancing Argentine Tango EXACTLY 4 years today and I started learning ballroom 7 week's ago. Dancing has played a very positive part in changing my life for the better physically mentally and socially so generally I'd tend to recommend it.

 

[artqween]

Well I've been dancing Argentine Tango EXACTLY 4 years today and I started learning ballroom 7 week's ago. Dancing has played a very positive part in changing my life for the better physically mentally and socially so generally I'd tend to recommend it.

Thumbs up...

 

[Darkhorse]

So is it just common for most men to not learn Ballroom dancing? Especially when younger? I've not really met to many men that know how to do any romanti csort of dace besides maybe slow dancing. If anyone is interested I am 30 now, so I learned at a time when most kids were learning how to dance to Techno, Boy Bands and Britney Spears. On a side note...I miss you tehcno! lol

I took 2 classes in ballroom dance in college, passed both, enjoyed both, but I just don't "get" the physical movements, much less remember them.

Same with martial arts classes; the real moves I could do (punches, kicks, etc.) The ceremonial dance routines - never could remember what move came next.

I would love to be fluid and graceful, but...maybe in the afterlife!

 

[HonestTruth]

For starters I am a VERY shy guy ...

So is it just common for most men to not learn Ballroom dancing? Especially when younger? I've not really met to many men that know how to do any romanti csort of dace besides maybe slow dancing ...

Ballroom dancing is extremely popular among Hispanics (of which I am one though I never learned to dance). With the ever growing Hispanic population in the USA this type of dancing will continue to increase.

One of my childhood heroes was a great ballroom dancer and he should serve as inspiration to many:

Yes, it's Curly!