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    At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Have been accused in the past of showing off.

    OK I do sometimes but 99% of the time I don't but it just happens.

    It does make me conscious about my dancing but thats just the way I do it.

    Are there any unwritten rules on what is and isn't showing off when dancing?

    Anyone else get accused?

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Oh. Frequently.

    And you know what, a small proportion of the time, I am!

    But not as often as some people think. Mostly, that's just how I dance

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Quote Originally Posted by woodface View Post
    Are there any unwritten rules on what is and isn't showing off when dancing?
    I suspect it's similar to ponrography. "I can't define it, but I know it when I see it"

    Best definition is probably just the words - when you are "showing off" something rather than just dancing. I think it's more about intention. When you're dancing for an audience (even if it's only an audience of one - your partner) rather than with someone. Not necessarily a bad thing. I enjoy leading ladies who can do multiple spins into them because I appreciate the skill involved (and it looks cool ). Entirely their choice how many to do though .

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    If your* partner (whatever gender/role) is stood there like a lemon while you're* "styling" - then you're showing off.

    If you* are leading, and "dragging" or "throwing" your* partner through moves that they evidently can't cope with - showing off.

    Can't think of any other specific examples, but it's the difference between dancing with your* partner and dancing at them IMO.

    * Disclaimer: I have used you/your/you're in general terms, because unlike in French, one sounds like a bit of a tosser when one keeps saying one, doesn't one?

    EDIT: Ghost put it better - priorities 1) partner 2) audience - not the reverse

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    At what point does dancing become showing off?
    IMO, It's the point where your own vanity becomes more important than the comfort of partner or where the degree of self importance outweighs consideration on the floor, for that of your fellow dancers.

    Other than that, go for it! I love watching a show off, be it cos their good or really BAAD!
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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    It's the moment you realise you like doing it!

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    True trousers.

    I know a few really good dancers that would appear to show off at first glance, but in reality, they just dance that way.

    Are you a show off if you don't just stick to basics?

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    I wish I was a good enough dancer to be able to show off !

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Quote Originally Posted by Trousers View Post
    It's the moment you realise you like doing it!

    So true .......... but then most of us love our dancing so much it comes naturally, and when you know you are dancing well, if gives you a kick knowing people are watching (well it does for me)


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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Brian D, dont worry, none of us are as good as Woodface.

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Quote Originally Posted by tiger View Post
    Brian D, dont worry, none of us are as good as Woodface.
    Thanks Tiggs.

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Quote Originally Posted by LMC View Post
    If your* partner (whatever gender/role) is stood there like a lemon while you're* "styling" - then you're showing off.

    If you* are leading, and "dragging" or "throwing" your* partner through moves that they evidently can't cope with - showing off.

    Can't think of any other specific examples, but it's the difference between dancing with your* partner and dancing at them IMO.



    I was told recently (by a very nice dancer) that I needed to show-off more in a particular dance. I did not like the use of the word show-off, and I reacted by hunching my shoulders, and shaking my head. I asked her what she exactly meant, and basically she said that I should give more attitude in my dancing. This I can work on (well not now as I'm not dancing much these days). With the right funky song, it may well improve my dancing. First of all, I need to think attitude.

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Think there is a very very fine line between style and showing off.

    Personally think everyone should 'show off' just a little. I think it atleast lets your dance partner know you are putting in an effort for the dance

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Quote Originally Posted by woodface View Post
    Think there is a very very fine line between style and showing off.

    Personally think everyone should 'show off' just a little. I think it atleast lets your dance partner know you are putting in an effort for the dance
    I think it's absolutely fine to show off and express yourself, as long as there is plenty of room. Early on at a venue for example.

    If you are just invading other peoples space with no regard for other dancers and no apology if you bump in to them then that is not on.

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    I think it's absolutely fine to show off and express yourself, as long as there is plenty of room. Early on at a venue for example.

    If you are just invading other peoples space with no regard for other dancers and no apology if you bump in to them then that is not on.
    Yep.

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    I like showing my partner off, does that count?

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blueshoes View Post

    I like showing my partner off, does that count?
    Oh, what a goody blueshoes ;-) ;-)

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    IMO, It's the point where your own vanity becomes more important than the comfort of partner or where the degree of self importance outweighs consideration on the floor, for that of your fellow dancers.
    That's how I see it - showing off is when your aim is how the dance looks to those around rather than how the dance feels.
    Quote Originally Posted by woodface View Post
    Think there is a very very fine line between style and showing off.
    For some dancers maybe, but certainly not for all.

    OK, at times I've asked my b/f 'did that look OK' because I know he will answer me without thinking I'm showing off. I don't want to look daft and I'm conscious that locally at least, being one of the more experienced dancers, others might observe me.

    But for me styling is as much about how I feel about the music, how I'm marking a particular instrument etc and I'm most comfortable doing that when there is no-one watching at home in the living room!

    I do know that when I dance with a very 'showy' lead my own styling is greatly inhibited.

    I guess I'm being selfish, but I rather like a lead who is able to make me look good rather than show off himself.

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    This all kind of leads on to the question, should a lead dumb down their dancing for a follow if need be?

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    Re: At what point does dancing become showing off?

    Quote Originally Posted by woodface View Post
    This all kind of leads on to the question, should a lead dumb down their dancing for a follow if need be?
    If you're referring to my post - then you have a completely different concept of 'leading' than I have.

    And you may not have intended it to be but 'dumb down' sounds rather patronising.

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