Is Salsa Dancing Inappropriate for Christian Couples?

jacquidube · Dec 31, 2006

I would love other peoples opinions on this type of dance.

I took up salsa last week with my husband. It was great until we had to swap partners.

Would you as a christian take up this type of dance?

I didnt like the fact that I could feel another mans body close to mine or anothers womans body next to my husbands.

Should I give it up as it is a very sexy dance.

Elijah2 · Dec 31, 2006

Yes, it's a dance of LUST! We Christians dance with JOY!

dancingwithhim · Dec 31, 2006

I remember going to a party when I was 19. (I love to dance and dance for the Lord now) I remember dancing the salsa with my friend's husband and wanted to vomit after the feeling that I had. I also felt the lust and junk. I wasn't lusting after this man, but it is too close to being intimate with clothes on.

My advice to you is, if you sense that it is too sexy and feel that check in your spirit, then it is probably something that you shouldn't do. Now that you took a class, you can dance with your husband in your own private times.

mick24458 · Dec 31, 2006

Sounds like fun - with my wife only, and in private.
Salsa dancing is clearly foreplay or certainly what I've seen of it. Public sexual display is not appropriate for Christian couples IMO.

malckiah · Dec 31, 2006

Hello friend, yes it is beautyful dancing isnt it, and fun! But so is sin! Remember that The Bible tells us to do ALL in The Name of The Lord Jesus Christ! and Whatever you do in word or deed do all in The name of Jesus!
So, is your dancing giving glory to God? Does anyone recieve godly edification from it?
Also The Bible tells us that whatever is not from Faith is sin!~ so if you cannot dance with 100% surety that God is ok with it, then you should not dance! Plus, when you are there, look closely....try to see things how God would see them.....what goes on? are people being and acting in a way that would be pleasing to God? And why switch partners?....you already have one! May The Lord bless you with eyes that see and strength to overcome. amen.

w00dy · Dec 31, 2006

i understand totally, how you might feel (ohw jeolousy be her name). but in itself, well dancing is dancing, it is an act of lust if you see it as one, or its two people avoiding each other. the question id ask is, you both like the idea of dancing right (well with each other) but your not keen on each other touching other people (sounds perfectly legit to me). then explain to the teachers that your uncomfortable with it and that, though it will cost 'you two' more cash and lessons to learn beacause your not happy getting all sexual with other folks and you only wanna dance with each other. then if they dont understand that, then they are runing a very bad business practise (or are sent from hell to test you).if you like it dont give up dancing just coz satan is saying 'ohw its mine, hahaha' coz the lord is saying 'i invented the funky moves for my kids to get down'

Catholic Wife · Jan 1, 2007

My husband and I plan to take dancing lessons this coming year, and this is one dance we want to learn. However, I won't feel comfortable doing some of the moves I've seen on TV -- especially with another man or in public. I don't know that you should give it up completely, but I think you should follow your gut feeling about you and your husband dancing with others.

jacquidube · Jan 1, 2007

Thanks guys. We have had further discussions about it and have decided to not go back. Woody I did suggest we tell the teacher that we would like to be apart of the class but just dance together but my husband said that we would still be in that environment, and also where would we be able to dance the salsa when we have learnt enough. We would look odd dancing in church if this is the only dance we know......lol.

Satan lost this one........................ Praise God.

Elijah2 · Jan 1, 2007

That's great Jacqui that you were able to sort this one out with the guys (smile). The salsa is also a Cuban cultural dance. And yes, you and hubby would look a bit out of place dancing the salsa at the next church fund-raising dance (smile). Take care.

Sketcher · Jan 1, 2007

I took it up for a while, I only gave it up because I can't follow the rhythm.

The main problem here is the jealousy. Because of that, it's probably not a good idea for you two. Maybe merengue would be a better idea.

jsimms615 · Jan 1, 2007

jacquidube said:
I would love other peoples opinions on this type of dance.

I took up salsa last week with my husband. It was great until we had to swap partners.

Would you as a christian take up this type of dance?

I didnt like the fact that I could feel another mans body close to mine or anothers womans body next to my husbands.

Should I give it up as it is a very sexy dance.

I think as christians we are to practice modesty, so no I don't think this type of dance is appropriate.

BobRyan · Nov 17, 2022

jacquidube said:
I would love other peoples opinions on this type of dance.

I took up salsa last week with my husband. It was great until we had to swap partners.

Would you as a christian take up this type of dance?

I didnt like the fact that I could feel another mans body close to mine or anothers womans body next to my husbands.

Should I give it up as it is a very sexy dance.

yes

bèlla · Nov 17, 2022

I’m not opposed to dancing but some dances are devised for public display and others are best performed in private. I wouldn’t dance suggestively with another man. That’s my standard. If someone feels otherwise that’s their choice.

~bella

ZephBonkerer · Jan 6, 2023

I dance salsa and bachata regularly. It is nothing unusual for me to dance with 20 or so different women in an evening. I've actually gotten pretty good at it.

I don't see it as a lust-filled environment. We don't grind ourselves on each other and call it dancing. We respect women and we respect ourselves. What is toxic to me is the whole "modesty culture" and the notion that any kind of attraction with the opposite sex is "lust". It all sounds legalistic to me, and I absolutely detest legalism of any kind.

Lost Witness · Jan 6, 2023

It takes Literally only a "thought" to commit SIN against the LORD,
I think it's wise not to take unnecessary risks when souls are involved.

ZephBonkerer · Jan 6, 2023

Edit: Don't get me wrong: if you are not at peace with engaging in this sort of dancing, then I won't hold it against you. In return, I would ask the same courtesy. Yes, I go to nightclubs. Yes, I frequent establishments where women often wear halter tops. And yes, I dance with them. But no, I do not recognize any of it as sin.

I would not avoid an establishment simply because there is the potential for sin - that potential is everywhere, even in Church. I would walk out if sin is so pervasive that it would disrupt my enjoyment of the place.

I take no pleasure in sin. I know what sin is and what it does.

ZephBonkerer · Jan 6, 2023

J Mick said:
It takes Literally only a "thought" to commit SIN against the LORD,
I think it's wise not to take unnecessary risks when souls are involved.

This seems to imply you can lose your salvation. Especially if some thought pops into your head. I hope for your sake you don't truly believe your salvation in Jesus is that precarious.

Lost Witness · Jan 6, 2023

ZephBonkerer said:
This seems to imply you can lose your salvation. Especially if some thought pops into your head. I hope for your sake you don't truly believe your salvation in Jesus is that precarious.

We'll agree to Disagree.
Only Know what I've come to understand

ZephBonkerer · Jan 6, 2023

J Mick said:
We'll agree to Disagree.

Normally I would say fair enough. But I tell you the truth: I'm not sure what it is we are supposed to "agree to disagree" on. I can't think of anything I said here that would be the least bit controversial.

Granted, my lifestyle (dancing, nightclubs, etc) is very different from most church-going Christians. Would that have something to do with it?

Edit: if you are agreeing to disagree on the matter regarding assurance of salvation, then I'm with you. That is a topic best suited for another thread.

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