Swing Dancing? (re-post)

Kristine · Aug 13, 2003

Hi all,

I just posted this in the YA forum, but I realize I'll likely find more people who can empathize in a forum specifically for Christian singles.

I got into swing dancing a few years ago and it is a very serious PASSION of mine. I honestly LOVE swing (and dance in general) and can't imagine my life without it.

My prob is that I feel isolated in the world of dance as most of the guys and girls I hang out with there are non-Christians. Romantic connections have no chance of moving forward because of that Christian/non-Christian gulf (not to mention striving hard to stay abstinent vs wants casual sex now).

Of course I hope to continue with this hobby and share this passion with my future husband, but so often I feel so discouraged: It's hard enough finding great Christian men, let alone one who will share my love of dance (and be good at it).

Please pray for me as this is a really big struggle in my life. I've had two relationships born out of dance. One eventually became a Christian and the other remains a devout atheist intent on making me give in to my primal desire for sex.

I very much long for marriage and with all my heart I desire to be a mom, but with the pool of dancing Christians being so small, I fear that the likelihood of my having to sacrifice either great dancing or a great marriage are so great.

Anyhow, please pardon the sob rant, I'm just feeling it extra hard this morning since I broke things off with my atheist great dancer friend last night. This could have been a fantastic relationship were it not for our faith/sex want differences. Your prayers would be appreciated.

In the meantime I'm going to go out and buy a tub of Breyer's chocolate ice-cream.... and if you know any swing dance addicts (also salsa, cha-cha, waltz...) you know where to send em

Kristine

Hewitt · Aug 13, 2003

Hey, one of my really good friends who is a Christian loves swing dancing and her college youth group actually did it one night. They have seperate girls and guys bible studies, but this one night they went out together and just danced.

Keep strong and remember what you stand for. To me, it sounds like you know what you want and how to go about getting that. Just stick to your plan and remember that God is in control and He has an awesome plan for your life.

remy · Aug 13, 2003

I've been getting into swing dance lately at my college (they have their own official club!) turns out the head guy is not only a christian, but one heck of a dancer. Come down to Virginia and I'll introduce you to him.

JOYfulbeliever · Aug 14, 2003

Hey Remy...where in VA? I did swing dancing a few years ago in college (JMU) but haven't done it since. Can "outsiders" join in the dancing?

remy · Aug 14, 2003

Old Dominion University. Sure there's no reason anyone can't, but you have to behave yourself.

JOYfulbeliever · Aug 15, 2003

No way...I live in Chesapeake! I can behave, dont' worry...give me the 411 man!

remy · Aug 15, 2003

it's a pretty small group now but I'm thinking when school starts again more people will know about it.

anyway, ODU Field House, Room 205. we meet on tuesday nights a little after 6pm. go to the page for more info.

http://monarchswing.tripod.com/

Kristine · Aug 15, 2003

lol - glad my post worked for someone

You guys were supposed to be finding people for ME to dance with

Kristine

JOYfulbeliever · Aug 16, 2003

Hehe...sorry, Kristine...I guess we did kinda hijack your thread, didn't we? Wanna come to VA for a few days?

PS - thanks for the info, remy!

rach · Aug 21, 2003

Kristine, where are you at? I mean I'm in Fort Worth and there is a swing dance club here and I know planty of nice, cute, and good Christian dancers. Of course at the same club there are guys that aren't Christian as well. You just need to keep looking. Or you could bring some guys from your church and teach them the moves. It might take a while, but in the end if their heart is in a better place than the excellent dancers that already go to the club then it would be worth it. Just some ideas, I hope you find that great Christian dancer!!

Crono · Nov 29, 2003

Not only am I a swing dancer...I also used to be a dance instructor. I can empathize with you--swing is a great thing that has really changed my life, and I couldn't imagine what I would be like without it. I admit that there does seem to be a shortage of Chritians in the national swing scene. We do seem to have a higher concentration in the Nashville area, but we are a little more isolated than many other scenes. Just keep dancing, and you'll find someone out there for you.

Hands&Feet · Nov 29, 2003

I played in a swing band a couple of years ago. Typical musician,can't dance. But, I loved that swing playing. I still play it at home. I think the dancing is better than any form of dancing I've ever watched. There are some real acrobats out there.

72_Chev_Truck · Nov 30, 2003

Wow, I love swing dancing, i cant dance that well but i think im gonna take lessons next semester with a friend of mine. A group of christians and i would go to the twin cities area and go dancing to a live band. I cannot go very often though because they have it on thursday nights and thats when our campus ministries large group meets and i have to play the drums.

1god4me · Dec 1, 2003

Kristine - I know what you mean. I have a similar situation. I live in Tulsa, Ok and there are two churches here in town that sponser monthly christian dances and one of them has weekly dance lessons. The problem is that there are very few people that attend these dances that are under 30 and most are over 40. Even though it is at a church many of the people that attend are primarily after sex. I just feel really out of place there. I met my exgirlfriend at the first one of the dances I went to but as I said she is my EXgirlfriend. I wish there was a place where I could meet commited christian girls in my age range. It is very frustrating.

Mayor · Dec 3, 2003

I know this may sound strange, but I would love to have swing dancing at my wedding.

Roz

Risen Tree · Dec 4, 2003

Personally, I'm not a big fan of it.

It was founded during the Roaring '20s--precisely when the first sexual revolution swept through the country. I hate to sound like a prude, but in all honestly, I believe the two are connected.

Echoes Peak · Dec 5, 2003

Rising Tree said:
Personally, I'm not a big fan of it.

It was founded during the Roaring '20s--precisely when the first sexual revolution swept through the country. I hate to sound like a prude, but in all honestly, I believe the two are connected.

Crono · Dec 6, 2003

During the 20s, swing dancing more or less was still only in Harlem. I think it was too localized to have influenced much around the rest of the country. Furthermore, as any good swing dancer can tell you, there is NOTHING sexual about swing dancing.

Risen Tree · Dec 6, 2003

Crono said:
During the 20s, swing dancing more or less was still only in Harlem. I think it was too localized to have influenced much around the rest of the country. Furthermore, as any good swing dancer can tell you, there is NOTHING sexual about swing dancing.

It's not about overt sexuality so much as it is tearing down the barriers; i.e., making it easier (pun intended). Remember, before the '20s, this nation was extremely cautious about sexuality.

SpiritSabre421 · Dec 9, 2003

Kristine -
There is a local Christian "music theatre" down here in Florida that has Swing nights every first and third Fridays of every month. It's a GREAT environment and there are plenty of guys there that are both Christian and dancers. The level of dance ability among the guys varies...with the chics being the stronger dancer...but it's a fun time all in all. It's where I first started dancing. Now not only do I Swing dance but I've also learned ballroom dancing...salsa, cha-cha, waltz, rhumba...along with other 'styles' of Swing. If you want to take a trip down to the "south" just let me know...I'll take you out dancing!! I'll introduce you to some great guys! : ) And Crono...if you could let me know where in Nashville those dancers are that would be GREAT!! I'm transfering schools in September and I'll be heading up there to Nashville...but I do NOT want to stop dancing! So let me know where to find all the dancers okay! THANKS BUNCHES!!!

Amanda
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