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Re: really?
Posted by insideout_55
7/22/2006  6:03:00 PM
=) Well, we're preparing to compete. His standard isn't nearly as good as his latin, so we're still working things out and getting new choreography. Still in the beginning stages ;) I'm focusing on international style. I take classes at a studio where the private lessons are half off for under 18 (a great find w/a great teacher!). Also, my teacher is going to open his own studio w/a focus on kids. How long have you been dancing ballroom for? Don't worry so much about needing a permanent partner. You need to learn as much and practice as much as possible, and if that means getting a partner- go for it! It's never too early to start looking and having try-outs even just to practice with someone.
Re: really?
Posted by ballroom_billy
7/23/2006  6:45:00 AM
i have only been dancing for a little over a month ;( and the classes i took were with a community college so it was 2 hrs. every mon. night, but only for 5 mondays... and i havent gotten a book in the mail again yet saying when the next session of classes is. so for now, i am going to a local ballroom club- they have classes on fridays and sundays, along with open dancing and once a month they have socials.

that is pretty marvelous with the deal your getting on lessons! lucky duck. i want to practice more often but i don't have a partner... so it makes it just a little difficult. ;( thanks for your advice... it is neeto to hear from someone closer to my age who likes ballroom too!
Re: really?
Posted by Alwayzroses
7/23/2006  9:26:00 AM
I too started out with jazz and tap, which I found has really helped with ballroom. So no you are not a loner.
Re: really?
Posted by ballroom_billy
7/23/2006  10:52:00 AM
YAY!!! i feel special!!! which did you like most, if you don't mind my asking?
Re: really?
Posted by Alwayzroses
7/23/2006  8:12:00 PM
I prefer ballroom to jazz and tap but I really enjoyed jazz. How about yourself?
Re: really?
Posted by ballroom_billy
7/24/2006  12:59:00 PM
i too prefer ballroom to jazz, but i like tap and contemporary a lot... i realy miss them because you dont have to have a partnr and that is a problem for me right now.

farewell,
ballroom billy
Re: really?
Posted by Alwayzroses
7/24/2006  6:21:00 PM
Yeah, I definately agree with you on the partner issue with ballroom that you don't have with jazz.
Re: really?
Posted by ballroom_billy
7/24/2006  9:09:00 PM
of course! i am having difficultiies finding even a girlfriend to take ballroom dance with me because the one who was is moving to texas... and my other friend is a loser and wont even just come and see what its like. so i cant find a partner and have no one to come and have fun with me... (yes she is sitting right here and i am doing this to make her feel guilty) and she just said she doesnt feel guilty... darn!
Re: really?
Posted by Juice23
7/25/2006  9:17:00 AM
Wait, your friends who are girls don't even want to try ballroom???? Tell them they should feel guilty ;) If you want to show them some amazing ballroom (maybe persuade them) go to www.youtube.com and search for dancesport. Look through the videos and find something awesome to show them.
Re: really?
Posted by Anonymous
7/25/2006  5:55:00 PM
Everyone in the ballroom world has partner problems. One is so dependent on a partner--especially at a higher level when it is very limiting unless they have had equal training. Partner problems go with the territory.

We have one guy about 14 that attends all of our dances. All the older ladies love him. He comes with his mother and loves it. He dances every dance and is a real inspiration for others. He could be very good if he had a regular partner and spent lots of money on private lessons. Another downside to ballroom dancing--it's expensive--unless you can get some type of scholarship or discount. Get an adult to take you to social dances and have fun. Try and get a parent involved. Most of the guys will enjoy dancing with you--swing should be easy for you. However, don't expect to see many kids your age. In Utah, they have High School ballroom teams with very good coaches. Just go and have fun. It's hard to drag non ballroom people into dancing. Be ready to dance with much older guys. Keep taking your classes and maybe eventually you could find a partner with the same interest--until then just try to enjoy dancing and don't wait for your friends to go with you.

I've had about 10 years of ballet. It helps some, but I don't go to class anymore. Ballet helps you learn technique and patterns quickly, find your center, spins and so on. It helps you adapt to ballroom, but it is a entirely different discipline.

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