Dance Lesson

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Couple Dancing on their Date

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Do you want to get close to your date? Then try dancing! I'm not talking about the freestyle stuff you find at most clubs, but couples' dances like salsa, swing, or the tango. This type of dancing has been coming back lately and can be a lot of fun to learn with the right partner. A little tip for the guys, you might not understand dancing's appeal and may even choose to fight it, but you'll never change women's love of dance. So you might as well accept it, put in a little time to get competent, maybe even learn to appreciate dancing, and make your partner happy. If you do learn to love it, this is something you can enjoy doing together for a long time. So give it a chance!

The first order of business is deciding whether you want to get a private or group lesson. I recommend private lessons, for the first one at least, because they're flexible and tailored to your needs. For example, if you want to try salsa and tango to see which you prefer, the instructor will be happy to go through the basics of both, while group lessons are dedicated to a certain dance and that's that. Plus you can ask plenty of questions without holding up the rest of the class, and you won't have to switch partners, which is done frequently in group classes. Many studios give a first-time discount, some even offering a complementary lesson, to give you a feel for the dance and figure out how to proceed. Before choosing a studio, take a look at some reviews; I've found that yelp.com offers good impartial information that may be helpful in finding the right studio for you.

Salsa, swing, and tango are good choices for couples' dancing, or you could even go for some light fun with a hip hop class. The one you choose depends on your style; the tango is a serious, sexy dance, while swing is a lighthearted, fun dance and salsa is somewhere in-between. If you like Latin music, salsa is probably the most popular choice for beginners.

Lessons last for an hour and you should wear comfortable clothes, but steer clear of tennis shoes because you'll want ones that slide. Here are some examples of salsa, swing, and tango:

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Lisa posted on December 15, 2009

While I agree this may not be the best "first date" experience (due to the fact that most people feel a bit awkward when first learning new dance steps, and awkward is not what most of us strive for on a first date), it IS however, a REALLY FUN thing to do with someone you've dated for a while and you want a new activity. My boyfriend and I tried salsa dancing a few months back and have had so much fun--it has become a regular date night activity a couple times a month. It's also a great way to meet a whole new community of friends since social dancing is just that--social--and involves dancing with a variety of people. It also usually does NOT involve a lot of drinking (since more complex dance moves require some sobriety) and is therefore a nice change from the typical "club" scene of heavy drinking and mostly uncreative "freestyle" dancing.
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Ben posted on November 6, 2009

Dance lessons are not a great idea. I took a girl to a private lesson. It was fun but very very very odd and uncomfortable. I don't recommend it.

**Edit

Ben and I talked about this one and to clarify, his problem was more with trying a dance lesson on a first date, which I can definitely see being awkward. I think we both agree that it's a good idea after you've gotten more comfortable with each other, like a 3rd date or beyond.
-Dave

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