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

    Quote Originally Posted by Tessalicious View Post
    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!


    Nothing wrong with mood swings. It was the word 'massive' that I was using to seperate it from the norm. We can all care for and consider each other but there is a limit for everyone man or woman...
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    Re: When it comes to it... Top 5 qualities in a dance partner (and worst 5)

    Quote Originally Posted by Geordieed View Post
    Nothing wrong with mood swings. It was the word 'massive' that I was using to seperate it from the norm. We can all care for and consider each other but there is a limit for everyone man or woman...
    I think Tessalicious was pointing out the negative in your #1 listed undesirable qualities – you're basically saying that you avoid dancers who don't have massive mood swings.
    Let your mind go and your body will follow. – Steve Martin, LA Story

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Tessalicious View Post
    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!
    You sound a little argumentative, Tess, is it the wrong ti.... nah. Even I'm not that foolhardy

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

    Quote Originally Posted by ducasi View Post
    I think Tessalicious was pointing out the negative in your #1 listed undesirable qualities – you're basically saying that you avoid dancers who don't have massive mood swings.

    Penny dropped...

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

    Top 5:
    1) has fun
    2) listens to the music
    3) listens to the lead
    4) responsive and light connection
    5) can improvise and take the initative (on occasion )

    Undesirabe top 5:
    1) stops if something goes "wrong"
    2) imposes out of rhythm/out of beat onto the dance
    3) moves where they think they should be lead instead of following what is lead.
    4) unballanced and lacking in physical self-controll
    5) sour attitude/expression (ie not having fun or looking like they want to be else-where)

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

    Quote Originally Posted by gadget
    4) unballanced and lacking in physical self-controll
    OK that is me out of your dance list then Gadget - I mean you must know by now that I am completely unhinged, have rotten balance, and no self control whatever

    Will reply properly when I have taken my foot out of my mouth and had lunch instead

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

    Top 5 qualities in a dance partner:
    1) Has a good, clear lead.
    2) Knows how to have fun.
    3) Can interpret the music well.
    4) Imiginative, fresh and original.
    5) If all else fails, a partner who provides a bit of eye candy goes down well

    ...and the worst:
    1) Smells bad
    2) Gets very sweaty and has a great love of the comb
    3) Dancers with no consideration for their partners enjoyment.
    4) highlighting mistakes.
    5) looks bored


    Zara xxx

    ps. Welcome to the Forum Kyron

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

    Good:

    1. has a smile / sense of humour
    2. plenty of eye contact
    3. rhythm and musicality
    4. connection
    5. patience

    Bad:

    1. BO
    2. Yanking hand movements
    3. overuse of spins
    4. Obvious innatention / boredom/ scanning room for next victim
    5 Anyone who dips / drops me without knowing / asking about my injury potential

    to everything above that isn't here though - there are far too many points to narrow down to 5 each way.

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

    Top 5 are
    1. Sense Of humor
    2. Connection
    3. Sexy Style
    4. Not shy (Like me lol)
    5. Smells Nice

    Worst
    1. Sais Lets do that move, you kno the 1, it goes WEEE then WEEE... U kno? Erm no infact i dont kno! Hahahaha <3
    2. Smells eww
    3. Sweaty hands
    4. Really strong :O
    5. Moves 20x's faster than song...

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    Last edited by Vegetable; 2nd-August-2007 at 01:41 PM.

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

    This year I spent some time practised some of my WCS skills with a dancer with a Line Dancing background. Her ability was way beyond mine but found it a great way to improve and highlight what I needed to do as a dancer myself and she taught me a great many things. Thank you!..

    It is good to push yourself out of your normal boundries and challenge your abilities...

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    I seen a few ppl saying... Telling me my mistakes? in my opion this could be good? personally i like being told if im going rong so i can improve... I can understand if its some 1 who cant even dance telling u how.. but sometimes i find it helps me loads!

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Vegetable View Post

    Worst
    1. Sais Lets do that move, you kno the 1, it goes WEEE then WEEE... U kno? Erm no infact i dont kno! Hahahaha <3

    Right, last time I dance with you!!
    How I am I supposed to know names of moves, thats your job.

    Zara xxx

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Zara View Post
    Right, last time I dance with you!!
    How I am I supposed to know names of moves, thats your job.

    Zara xxx
    Lol haha dont break my heart

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Vegetable View Post
    I seen a few ppl saying... Telling me my mistakes? in my opion this could be good? personally i like being told if im going rong so i can improve... I can understand if its some 1 who cant even dance telling u how.. but sometimes i find it helps me loads!
    I think most people mean on the dance floor, where it is seen as bad etiquette to give advice if advice hasnt been asked for.

    Zara xxx

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Zara View Post
    I think most people mean on the dance floor, where it is seen as bad etiquette to give advice if advice hasnt been asked for.

    Zara xxx
    What about in class?

    I politely pointed out to someone last night after we'd completed a move that actually his hand had been on my shoulder blade, not my hip as the teacher had instructed (I did this politely - saying "did you realise" not saying "oi you, you got it wrong!"). He seemed to think he'd lead me, but in fact whilst executing the move I'd been listening to the teacher, and remembering how I'd been lead earlier. Had he led it that way in freestyle, I would not have done the footwork correctly. He took great umbrage

    Sorry if this is a bit off thread...

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Twirly View Post
    What about in class?

    I politely pointed out to someone last night after we'd completed a move that actually his hand had been on my shoulder blade, not my hip as the teacher had instructed (I did this politely - saying "did you realise" not saying "oi you, you got it wrong!"). He seemed to think he'd lead me, but in fact whilst executing the move I'd been listening to the teacher, and remembering how I'd been lead earlier. Had he led it that way in freestyle, I would not have done the footwork correctly. He took great umbrage

    Sorry if this is a bit off thread...
    Difficult one.

    I (almost) always lead a first move with my r/h on the shoulder blade rather than hip regardless of what the teacher is doing. I could copy the teacher identically but then the ladies might be surprised in freestyle when I revert to the shoulder. It's getting at the difference between lead/follow and copying moves IMO

    However I accept that wthout knowing the specifics of your example I can't say what I would have done. You seem to say that his leading it in the way he did prevented you from following it as intended and on that basis I think you were right to speak up.

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

    I should have said the move being lead - sorry. The dreaded Columbian.

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Twirly View Post
    I should have said the move being lead - sorry. The dreaded Columbian.
    Doesn't matter if the hand is on the follower's shoulder-blade or hip - either is wrong

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

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidJames View Post
    Doesn't matter if the hand is on the follower's shoulder-blade or hip - either is wrong
    Lol yeh hand shud be in middle of back for columbion inbetween shoulder blades sorta

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Twirly View Post
    In fact whilst executing the move I'd been listening to the teacher, and remembering how I'd been lead earlier.
    Bad follower! No cookie!

    Anyways, my top qualities for followers are:
    1. Happy/fun attitude. Smiles and laughter good.
    2. Following my lead precisely and swiftly. (ability to follow lead of other people not relevant)
    3. Happy to follow everything I lead. Especially bounces.
    4. Able to follow everything I lead. Especially hip motion.
    5. Making everything look good. Especially me.

    Worst qualities:
    1. Can't follow.
    2. Won't follow.
    3. Unreadable.
    4. Spikes.
    5. High standards.

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