{"id":2126,"date":"2014-06-02T18:59:30","date_gmt":"2014-06-02T18:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/morristown\/?p=2126"},"modified":"2014-06-02T18:59:30","modified_gmt":"2014-06-02T18:59:30","slug":"do-men-take-dance-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/morristown\/blog\/uncategorized\/do-men-take-dance-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Men Take Dance Lessons?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s a typical party scene: A group of women kicking up their heels on the dance floor, while husbands and dates look on from their seats or the bar.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve heard every excuse in the book for avoiding the dance floor, so now it\u2019s time to put the \u201cI can\u2019t dance\u201d excuse to rest with a couples dance lesson. Keep in mind that if your husband or boyfriend really doesn\u2019t want to dance, he won\u2019t. Here are some tips that might help encourage the process along and get him out on the dance floor.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2128 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/morristown\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2015\/06\/dance-image2.jpg\" alt=\"dance-image2\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Encourage and discuss<\/strong><br \/>\nAgain, no force is needed! Explain to him that this is something you want to do together. Dancing is a hobby that you can share and spend evenings out doing together, which will ultimately strengthen your relationship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find the right place<\/strong><br \/>\nAt Fred Astaire Dance Studio, we ensure that every dancer can find a place to learn in a comfortable environment. Guys- no need to fear looking silly, we go at your pace!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find the right dance<\/strong><br \/>\nLadies, you might be interested in learning the graceful waltz or the romantic tango, but guys may prefer to learn to dance something more energetic, like the salsa or swing. Find a dance that both of you will enjoy learning together!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get lost in a crowd (or don\u2019t)<\/strong><br \/>\nSome guys may feel more comfortable in a group class, where they can see how others learn a new dance. However, some guys may prefer to get started with a private lesson to get familiar with a new movement. Try both, find out what the best fit for you is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When all else fails\u2026Compromise<\/strong><br \/>\nRelationships are about give and take. Suggest spending time together doing something he loves, like golf, in addition to taking dance lessons together. That way, you\u2019re recognizing what excites him while suggesting creative ways to spend time together. You might be surprised to find that you have two new hobbies to do together!<\/p>\n<p>So, to answer your question: yes! Men show up to our dance lessons, ready to learn to ballroom dance, more often than you\u2019d think. We love to have dance students of all kinds, so take a few tips from us to help get your man interested in dance, and sign up for a class! We\u2019d love to see you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2127 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/morristown\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2015\/06\/Man-Who-Can-Dance-300x190.png\" alt=\"Man-Who-Can-Dance\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s a typical party scene: A group of women kicking up their heels on the dance floor, while husbands and dates look on from their seats or the bar. 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