{"id":2882,"date":"2017-10-12T15:55:57","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T15:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/youngstown\/?p=2882"},"modified":"2017-10-12T15:55:57","modified_gmt":"2017-10-12T15:55:57","slug":"dos-dont-social-dancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/youngstown\/blog\/dance-info-news-trends\/dos-dont-social-dancing\/","title":{"rendered":"Do\u2019s and Don\u2019t of Social Dancing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ballroom dancing can be active and passionate \u2013 think salsa \u2013 or gentle and flowing, as when we waltz.<\/p>\n

But whether the tempo is fast or slow, the attitude should always be the same \u2013 polite, cooperative and sensitive to one\u2019s dance partner, whether a familiar one or someone new.<\/p>\n

Dancing is a staple of activities conducted in public \u2013 weddings, parties, dinner dates \u2013 and as such obeys the usual social conventions. Grace and charm are part of dance, and your personality as well.<\/p>\n

So here are some dance do\u2019s and don\u2019ts that will make your experience on the dance floor more enjoyable \u2026<\/p>\n

Do plan on dancing to the whole song \u2013 it lets your partner know you value their time! And don\u2019t forget to follow line of dance when traveling around the floor \u2013 always counter-clockwise!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t just extend a hand and say \u201cWanna dance?\u201d You get one chance to make a first impression. The old standbys are the best when asking a woman to share the floor with you. \u201cCare to dance?\u201d \u201cMay I have this dance?\u201d Or, if the music indicates a particular style of dance coming up, a \u201cWould you like to mambo?\u201d is fine. And the same goes for declining a dance \u2013 be pleasant about it. A simple, \u201cThanks, but I don\u2019t know the dance\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m going to sit this one out\u201d should work. And declining an offer means not dancing that dance no matter who might ask you next.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t use this dance opportunity to become an expert and \u201cteach.\u201d Especially if your partner hasn\u2019t asked for any help. Dances have different styles. Be accommodating of any differences.<\/p>\n

Do be considerate of others on the dance floor. Don\u2019t swing your elbows, don\u2019t steer your partner wildly across the floor. Be mindful of the space in which you are operating.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t blame your partner. No finger-pointing or blaming for a misstep. This is dance, not the Olympics. It\u2019s social, not anti-social. Be kind and move on with the dance. It\u2019s all part of the learning experience.<\/p>\n

Do consider taking dance lessons at Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios. The time spent with the finest professional ballroom dance instructors will teach the proper steps and technique and you will also learn from their demeanor how to work with a dance partner.\u00a0<\/span>Find a studio near you!<\/a><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to smile \u2013 it makes everything and everyone feel more comfortable!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ballroom dancing can be active and passionate \u2013 think salsa \u2013 or gentle and flowing, as when we waltz. But whether the tempo is fast or slow, the attitude should always be the same \u2013 polite, cooperative and sensitive to one\u2019s dance partner, whether a familiar one or someone new. Dancing is a staple of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2882","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dance-info-news-trends"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/youngstown\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2882","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/youngstown\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/youngstown\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/youngstown\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/youngstown\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2882"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/youngstown\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2882\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/youngstown\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2882"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/youngstown\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2882"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/youngstown\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2882"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}