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Most Important Factors when selecting a dance partner

What are the most important factors when selecting dance partner?
Distance
24%
83
22%
151
23%
234
Proficiency
14%
47
16%
113
15%
160
Dance Styles
19%
64
16%
112
17%
176
Age
8%
28
9%
59
8%
87
Experience
11%
36
12%
86
12%
122
Goals
13%
43
14%
98
14%
141
Physical Appearance
7%
25
7%
51
7%
76
Other
4%
15
3%
24
4%
39
⇑ select 1 or more
Votes: 341 Male 694 Female 1035 Total
Member Comments ?
socialdancer1
♦ Other
Is she fun to dance with and is she willing to follow?
Most women can follow if led well.

Sadly, some instructors TRAIN the ability to follow out of their dancers.

This is fine if all you want from dancing is a bunch of silly ribbons.
If you want to be able to follow anyone, you must pay a much higher price.
You must dance, dance dance and then dance some more!
Go to every local dance you can find and never turn down a man who asks for a dance. (Well, not quite never.)
JWiz
♦ Other
Connection
tzipporah5000
♦ Proficiency
♦ Experience
It's really nice to be able to dance full out with a partner who is committed and has experience on the dance floor.
D36CA
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
Try to refrain from telling me how to dance. I have an instructor who does that!
LivLfe
♦ Distance
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
Someone who is as dedicated as yourself and close enough to practice frequently. Good chemistry is important so you can experience with moves and push each other.
[Private]
♦ Distance
I do not dance with drunks, guys who stink with BO or cheap after shave or anyone that is not a gentleman.
uleadifollow
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Goals
I am open to any age. Would prefer someone slightly more proficient, but not a dance dealbreaker.
Countrywaltz123
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
I'm easy going, would be nice to have a female dance student to go along to practise with and attend occasional regional dance socials.
JoyfulKicker
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Other
Energy and endurance; love to dance all night or day!
DanceMKE
♦ Goals
♦ Other
Connections, movements and rhythm. I'll know if I dance with you once!
[Private]
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Experience
♦ Physical Appearance
Love dancing and need someone for regular practice, classes, and social dancing.
5d2cSP
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Goals
♦ Physical Appearance
Prefer someone with easygoing personality, open to making practice fun. Also prefer dance partner that takes care of themselves, height/weight proportionate. A great smile is a real plus.
HappyHopper1
♦ Distance
♦ Experience
Interested in square and round dancing
[Private]
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Experience
♦ Physical Appearance
I suppose vibes being in tune with each other and not too far away although always possible to share overnight stays.
Fellinlovewithdancing
♦ Distance
I just wanna dance with you. :)
Greyrancher56
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
I have much to learn, but also much improved.
danceman13
♦ Goals
Love to learn and love to practice
Sarahloufive
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Goals
♦ Other
Other = good personal hygiene
Floridadancer141
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
Dancing brings me joy! I especially enjoy partners who have self confidence and consider dancing fun.
Jitterbug01
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Goals
It’s very important to have the same mind set and goals but be logically about achievements. Similar experience is also helpful and a good sense of humour. You will need that as dancing is difficult as it is!
Westie66
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
I love to DANCE
contracheck
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Experience
♦ Physical Appearance
Prefer HEALTHY looking, in good or excellent physical condition gentlemen/man - NON SMOKERS !!!! and preferably NON and/or moderate drinkers. I take good care of myself and my health and would want that same quality reflected in a partner, especially so when the "Dating" box is checked !
Ohiosalsero
♦ Proficiency
♦ Goals
♦ Other
Personality
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Age
♦ Experience
just loves to dance
manytails
♦ Other
Vegan
Sangria
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
I love dancing and would like a partner to share same
cassava1
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Other
Height must be minimum on 6'0". Need West Mids base for practice. Don't take self too seriously. Dance should be fun!
adil23
♦ Age
♦ Goals
id really like someone from 14-16 male
brightday527
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Goals
I love a broad range of dances and dance with everyone at social dances. I would like to practice with someone to increase proficiency and perhaps develop a friendship that might grow into other areas. Having fun is the main goal! :-)
[Private]
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Other
I like to be on the floor most of the time at a dance. Socializing is secondary. I am moderately experienced at most dances. I appreciate a good strong lead, and like to learn new styles, steps.
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Experience
♦ Physical Appearance
Chemistry
Derek2019
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
West Coast Swing practice, a forgiving and patient partner with a desire to grow as a dancer.
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Experience
♦ Physical Appearance
Must be on Facebook
Peterpaw10
♦ Dance Styles
Argentine Tango
Happyfeet1958
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Experience
Have fun dancing ... no strings attached .
[Private]
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Goals
I love dancing therefore i am looking for someone that shares the same passion.
MiPiaceBallare
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Goals
The proficiency and goals are pretty important to accomplishing set plans. Then distance is important to be able to practice on a consistent basis.
Daphna
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
I'm an open level standard dancer who is looking for a partner for competitions. I'm willing to practice 3-4 nights a week and would love to attend a minimum of 1 competition a month.
ForrestDancer
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Physical Appearance
♦ Other
Attitude and thoughtfulness
[Private]
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
♦ Other
Would like a partner who is willing to do the lead, as well as the follow
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Physical Appearance
must have passion for dancing at at least improver/intermediate level
PrincessPrancer
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Physical Appearance
I’mI looking for one that likes to have fun ! I also like traveling and likes dogs and boating and swimming and eating healthy !
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Goals
♦ Other
Connection
cyprus
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Goals
Being able to practice regularly and really get into the art with each other
[Private]
♦ Proficiency
♦ Experience
Fun factor
[Private]
♦ Experience
pacient
DanceLifeJay
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Goals
Being able to practice regularly and really get into the art with each other is so important
FrankM
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
Looking for my friend on the dance floor to help me and maybe i help them
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
♦ Other
Connection
[Private]
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Experience
♦ Other
Having a personal connection is also important. If I don’t care for you as a friend, the emotion on the floor will not be genuine.
Nahara99
♦ Proficiency
♦ Experience
Character/personality
syncopatinmama
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
For me, it’s patience!
Eugie
♦ Distance
♦ Age
♦ Experience
motivation and commitment
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Experience
♦ Physical Appearance
I am a single latina who loves dancing bachata, salsa, merengue, cumbia. Looking for a dancing partner to go dancing at night clubs. I live in Arlington, VA. Males or females are welcome, the point is to have fun dancing.
Wildflower43
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
♦ Physical Appearance
♦ Other
not sweaty, smell good
[Private]
♦ Goals
I am new to dancing and looking for someone who is into classical ballroom dancing
[Private]
♦ Proficiency
♦ Goals
♦ Other
Connection
Ric505
♦ Proficiency
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
Personality..
Lindygirl1
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Other
Personality also very important
Rose1970
♦ Other
I think having a connection to read and understand where your partner is is important.
D3968
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Goals
Attitude!
Made
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
I love dancing. The Salsa, bachata and merengue are my favorite as I am from Cuba I love it. I am looking for someone that knows how to dance very well and is willing to meet me in NJ or NYC to have fun dancing.
[Private]
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Goals
♦ Physical Appearance
♦ Other
positive, and hard working is what i want most out of a partner
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Goals
A partnership needs to gel, you either move well together or you don't regardless of experience
Holy
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Experience
♦ Physical Appearance
I a male to have nice appearances , not live far from me to go to the dances 4 times a wk to have fun
Latasha
♦ Distance
♦ Goals
♦ Other
Fun!!
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
I just LOVE to dance! It's fun! But I need a partner! So, let me know if your up for some dancing!
Jasjp
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Other
Fun personality and availability
Jamisetta
♦ Distance
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
Passion
Brett274
♦ Distance
I just would like to learn how to salsa with someone who wants to help me learn
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
Having a fun time
WestCoastandMore
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Physical Appearance
Compatibility and chemistry.
Tbucks958
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
Compatibility and common purpose are key. Distance (a proxy for travel time) will eventually limit the opportunities to practice outside of social dances.
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
Chemistry, and Passion for Dance!
[Private]
♦ Other
Time, money and potential.
[Private]
♦ Distance
Having a fun time is the most important thing for me.
[Private]
♦ Proficiency
♦ Age
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
Male partner required Social ballroom for the Durban area.
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Goals
♦ Other
Someone that wants to have a good time :)
[Private]
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Experience
♦ Goals
Share the pleasure of dancing, the wish to improve by being consistent, focused, but relaxed and cheerful
D39RV
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Goals
distance so we can easily meet up and dance, same requested styles, not too old or young
AMichelleJ
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Goals
♦ Other
Chemistry!
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Experience
♦ Physical Appearance
♦ Other
Having fun with each other
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Goals
♦ Physical Appearance

You know immediately if you are right for each other for dancing!
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Goals
~~~ GOALS : if you're not on the same page, if both expect a different outcome, it can't work in the long run ~~~ DISTANCE : huge problem, for all levels of dancers no matter the dance form ~~~ CHARACTER-match : biggest problem for all of us ;)
Virgo56
♦ Other
Energetic and fun to dance with
[Private]
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Goals
Distance is the priority followed by proficiency and shared goals. If you have to trek half across the uk, it’s just not sustainable. Other factors are important but if you can get the above 3 right, it’s a great starting point.
Dancewithme4fun
♦ Other
BOTH partners having fun dancing is the most important factor !
Venus
♦ Distance
♦ Proficiency
♦ Dance Styles
♦ Age
♦ Experience
♦ Physical Appearance
Living near and dancing for fun.
[Private]
♦ Distance
So we can easily attend dances

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