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My husband is starting his evening classes this tuesday. Wish I'd thought to make plans while he was on his holiday break. Otherwise,I would have loved to meet you out.
Vegan_Kitty said:Its really good to know that i could go on my own, I suppose going with someone you know would be less nerve wracking. I can be a bit, um shy when it comes to meeting new people. Ive done scarier things than learning to dance, like skydiving Im just going to have to go for it.
Originally Posted by Vegan_Kitty
Its really good to know that i could go on my own, I suppose going with someone you know would be less nerve wracking. I can be a bit, um shy when it comes to meeting new people. Ive done scarier things than learning to dance, like skydiving Im just going to have to go for it.
Vegan kitty- Definately go for it! You'll meet new people, and possibly start friendships.
Every once in a while when I go out dancing I dress up, and now that I am going to beauty school I am trying different vintage hairstyles, and makeup to! Normally I don't dress up, I ususally wear something comfy.
Inky said:I personally would have preferred to learn without a regular partner. there is always someone in our class, male or female, to dance with. I learned with my husband, also a newbie, and he is too uncomfortable to dance with other people, so he only dances with me. I dance with anyone that asks (as long as they smell good!) and have learned so much from them.
Originally posted by Miss Rose
my mother put the fear of ick into me when she told me that all the classes she's gone to take are full of people just wanting to meet others, in a sort of meat-market atmos.
balgal said:Oh, no! I hate to say this, but your mom is wrong. She has good reason why you should not go out and learn to dance. She might be afraid for you! The thing you get out of learning how to dance is that you meet new people who sare similiar interest as you!!
My hubby and I are taking our first ever swing dance lessons this Saturday evening then a "open dance" session for two hours (if we make it that long) afterwards. I want to be comfy and the instructor said to dress casual and nothing special was needed. I do have suede-soled shoes, but hubby doesn't (yet).
Any tips from you veteran swing dancers for us green newbies starting out on what to wear/shoes/etc?
Mary said:I've started to dance balboa and tonight at the party I want to dress up. What should I wear. Have searched youtube but I don't see any good pics on clothes. Is it a long or short 30's to 40's dress I should wear?
Please help me out. I want to be the belle of the ball!
chanteuseCarey said:FYI, saddles shoes, unlike the real two tone ballroom/swing dance shoes- say pure COSTUME, and is often perceived as I'm not a real dancer I just wanna look cute. Even for swing dancing, if you want the two tone spectator look- get the real McCoy.
Nobody wants to see your panties, especially in a particularly energetic A-jump. That's just not pretty.chanteuseCarey said:Gals, especially if you are learning lindy hop/swing, hello- dance TRUNKS or bike shorts for under your skirts. Let's all dress like LADIES please.
Originally posted by Mary
I've started to dance balboa and tonight at the party I want to dress up. What should I wear. Have searched youtube but I don't see any good pics on clothes. Is it a long or short 30's to 40's dress I should wear?
Please help me out. I want to be the belle of the ball!
PrairieSunrise said:Ok, I have a heel height question.
Would 2.5" be to tall for swing dancing? I have a nice pair of mary jane style shoes I attached leather to a while ago (I prefer leather soles) and I would love to wear them to my first swing dance if they sound like a manageable height? I've never done swing dancing before, and my ECD dancing is always done in flats.