When it comes to it... Top 5 qualities in a dance partner (and worst 5)

[Vegetable]

Your perfect dance partners Best 5 qualitys Would be...
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5.

Only 5! So narrow it down
And Dance relivant! I can jus see it now... 1. Big Breasts....

Hehe

And what 5 qualitys Would be the worst for you?

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2.
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4.
5.

Yes i realise this awnser 1. Big Breasts.... Could now become a problem with dance :P

Kyron.

[ducasi]

Perfect qualities in no particular order...

1. ability to dance
2. mind-reading abilities when even I don't know what I'm trying to do!
3. perfect dance technique
4. brings her own input to the dance
5. musicality

And the worst qualities...

1. lacks any sense of rhythm
2. total lack of co-ordination
3. has hygiene "issues"
4. does not follow
5. confidence problems (too much as well as too little)

Oh, forgot the most important quality – the perfect partner is fun to dance with!

[Mezzosoprano]

Perfect dance partners Best 5 qualitys Would be...
1. Rhythm
2.Style (a bit of panache is good)
3.Knowledge - if you put me in a drop I wanna know you know what you're doing!
4.Confidence
5.a smile if the song requires it - or a smoulder if that's best suited

And what 5 qualitys Would be the worst for you?

1.smelly
2.no rhythm
3.dangerous - Yes, I can do drops... oops, that your head on the floor there
4.sorry smokers - the smell of stale cigarettes
5. Sweaty - please change shirts!!

ps - that's just off the top of my head and I haven't really THOUGHT about it!

[blackisleboy]

Does number 4 on the worst qualities list mean I won't be getting any more dances Mezzo?!

[Cruella]

Perfect dance partners Best 5 qualities Would be...

1. Confident/precise lead
2.Genuine smile. Not a fixed false grin
3. Musicality
4.Sexy eye contact
5.A nice wiggle

And what 5 qualities Would be the worst for you?

1.No rhythm
2.Dangerous
3.Smelly
4.Lecherous
5.Looking like he wants to be elsewhere, (i.e with that gorgeous girl with the short skirt and long legs)

[Gav]

Your perfect dance partners Best 5 qualitys Would be...
1. Just the right amount of feedback (i.e. no spaghetti arms, or stiffs!)
2. A nice smile
3. Musicality
4. Playfulness/improvisation
5. Eye contact.

And what 5 qualitys Would be the worst for you?

1. Strong smells
2. Greasy hand cream
3. Miserable or dead-pan face
4. People who are carrying injuries but wait until after you've done a move that hurts them, to tell you
5. Less confidence than me (if such a thing is possible!).

[Twirly]

1. Just the right amount of feedback (i.e. no spaghetti arms, or stiffs!)

For some reason, I initially read this as stiffis!

[Gav]

1. Just the right amount of feedback (i.e. no spaghetti arms, or stiffs!)

For some reason, I initially read this as stiffis!

Good point Twirly! I'd rather that the guys I dance with don't have 'stiffis'. Mind you, a certain person used to try to make sure I had to ahem adjust my position before I left the dance floor.

[robd]

Any chance a friendly mod could give this thread a title that related at least vaguely to the topic under discussion?

[Gav]

Any chance a friendly mod could give this thread a title that related at least vaguely to the topic under discussion?

Or we could just change the topic of conversation?

[Geordieed]

It is surprising but having a dance partner allows you to learn more about yourself and each other than all the hours spent on the dancefloor...

[Raul]

1. Just the right amount of feedback (i.e. no spaghetti arms, or stiffs!)

Stiffs ??

I have never danced with a dead person before although some of them may have given up the will to live, either before or during the dance. absolutely no feedback there, either way!

Seriously, i take your point about spaghetti arms and stiff arms. Personally i would opt for the the spaghetti arms as the lesser of the two, at least you do not get the impression that you are hurting them. With a stiff, there is no fluidity and you get the feeling that you are yanking them.

[Thetruth]

Your perfect dance partners Best 5 qualitys Would be...
1. Has danced other styles and is under no illusions.
2. Has a latino style in her dance.
3. Knows practice will improve a dancers ability.
4. Loves dancing with a passion and with me as I with her.
5. Knows how to follow and improvise (Musicality) but I can lead that.

And what 5 qualitys Would be the worst for you?
1. Does not have the Latino dance style
2. Body odour
3. Bad outfits
4. Laughs too much in the dance and it seems I am dancing with a no brainer.
5. Connection - lacks eye contact/or expression.

This is the dance partner I would be looking for and actuallyhave found her in Australia..............

[Geordieed]

The Best


1. Fun and can have a laugh

2. Ability whether realised or potential

2. Inspiring and can bring a completely fresh look to dance

3. Respect what you bring to the partnership and can work together as a team and listen to what you can contribute. Maturity about being a partner. A dance partnership will share alot of the elements of a relationship whether you are in a relationship or not. I am thankful for the opportunity to learn more as a person from this experience

4. Someone you can work together with. You are both there for the same reason share and help each other. Both man and woman need to praise each other

5. Not afraid to ask for help from dancers better than themselves and can respect their opinion

6. As an addition to the five have a good work ethic. We all have potential but if we don't put in alot of hard work then we won't get anything out. As well as being talented I think the most successful partnerships are the ones who have worked extremely hard for their gains.

7. Reliable. This includes the commitment of regular practise


The worst

1. Doesn't suffer from massive mood swings

2. Immature and argumentative. Getting to know someone and find a place mentally where you can share dancing while juggling the rest of your life is quite an ask

3. Not be jealous when you freestyle with other women or alientate you from your friends because they now claim complete ownership on you

4. Manipulative

5. Chip on their shoulder or baggage


I can't remember how long it's been since I started dancing it must be hitting ten years now but am thankful for the experiences learnt through having a dance partner. It has made me a stronger person.


One day I would love to find a partner and dance, do competitions and teach with.



I am very lucky to have friends that I can trust their opinion. Sometimes you need those friends like family that have the experience and or wisdom to guide you. It is difficult to step out and get a good perspective of your partnership. Friends can help you see what you can't because you are too close.

[robd]

4.Try anything once

Are we still talking about dance partners?

[Mezzosoprano]

Does number 4 on the worst qualities list mean I won't be getting any more dances Mezzo?!

There's always exceptions to a rule! Anyway as long as a smoker doesn't smell consistently of cigarette's its fine - I just don't like the smell!! And you KNOW I love dancing with you BTW are we dancing this evening?

[sidney]

I got one guy who ask me to dance last week at Rugby, and he had all 5 worse qualities. strunk of smoke,smelt so bad I had to hold my breath, he had no rythem,no connection with the eyes, not that I would want to, and it was the longest 3mins for me, and my friend had the bad luck to dance with him and said more or less the same thing to me and that was at the beginning of the evening

[stewart38]

Perfect dance partners Best 5 qualitys Would be...
1. Rhythm
2.Style (a bit of panache is good)
3.Knowledge - if you put me in a drop I wanna know you know what you're doing!
4.Confidence
5.a smile if the song requires it - or a smoulder if that's best suited

what about a nice bum ??

God how shallow is this forum ? Lets deal with real issues here

[Geordieed]

"Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller.


Sharing your love for dance by agreeing to partner up with someone is a great adventure...

[Tessalicious]

The worst

1. Doesn't suffer from massive mood swings

The worst thing for you would be if they didn't have mood swings? Wow, you're the tolerant and understanding guy every woman has always been looking for!

2. Immature and argumentative.

No, I'm not!