samsoner Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I am there to learn salsa, yet a part of me feels that I should take one of my lady friend's along with me. I don't want the girls in the class to think that I'm alone and also that I'm looking for women to date in the future if I go by myself. Maybe that idea sounds stupid.. What do you guys and gals think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldus Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Well, if you go in there with a lady friend, then you might attract some other women in there (women tend to be more attracted to men when they are with some other women). Just my opinion of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friscodj Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I think either way you can't go wrong. You're in there to learn how to dance...not pick up women...so who cares what other women think about your romantic status really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayKay Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Your choice, generally men are outnumbered in dance classes anyway so you'll probably find a few to dance with. Or to feel comfortable, take a friend, but make sure you dance with others too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostInMyThoughts Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 ...generally men are outnumbered in dance classes anyway so you'll probably find a few to dance with... Except Lindyhop (sp?) apparently. A dude I know signed up for classes and said that this was the first time they had more men then women. I also kicked around taking dance lessons to meet girls, but right now work is so crazy that I dont have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylercdurden2004 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Do you want to learn salsa? If so then absolutely. Good luck and enjoy yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarnelianButterfly Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I say just go to the class to have fun, who cares what they think. I had female friends go to dance classes to pick up guys, its a social interaction where you can meet people some will be single some won't, just enjoy the lessons and wear comfy shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friscodj Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Comfy shoes and bring a bottle of water. It usually gets stuffy, everyone's moving around, you get thirsty real quick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vesper Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 yeah, I agree with RayKay, there are always more women then men in those dance classes and when there are guys that look like there are there to actually learn how to salsa its really cool. Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayKay Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 My parents and sister are all pretty big into ballroom & latin dancing....my sister has been doing it since she was about 13 or so. I did for a couple years. And my mother has a hard time keeping other women off my stepfather - when it comes to dancing that is. Women love a good dancer, with a good lead, and they clamour to partner up with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigris Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 If you don't feel confident to go alone then suggest it to some of your friends and join as a group. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geng2 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I think it shouldn't really matter if you go with a girl or not. I've been taking salsa lessons for the past year and a half and can see no real difference if you go with a girl or not. Everyone else is correct in saying that, generally, there are more women that go than men. Most of the things you learn in the beginning of the class is basic steps, which don't really require partners. If the instructor is good, s/he will have you rotate partners so that everyone gets used to dancing with everyone else (no girl gets used to a man's particular lead), which helps you learn the steps really well and has you meet everyone and get to know them. Just consistently go to classes and practice outside of classes. The more you learn and the better you get, you'll find that many girls would probably go out of their way to be your partner. I strongly suggest you make sure and go out to the clubs and dance there. It doesn't matter if you're still a beginner as most girls will be happy to dance with everyone. Just go and have fun with it and I hope you find salsa as enjoyable and rewarding as I found it to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyoshiro Ogari Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Just go, you might meet someone. I would go, but I am too shy. Women love a good dancer, with a good lead, and they clamour to partner up with him. Dancing, you say... Does the Funky Chicken count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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