SUMMARY:

GENERAL strategy I want to do right now (I've found that this strategy minimizes costs, while maximizing enjoyment):

1.) For the FOUNDATION aspect of dancing (the TECHNIQUE and STEPS categories below):

Rent studio time together, and use DanceVision DVDs (and Irish dancing DVDs, for me, too) for lots of fun PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.

2.) For the APPLICATION aspect of dancing (the SPONTANEITY category below):

Keep going to live music and dance events where at some points I can't contain myself with the music, and I dance SPONTANEOUSLY, both solo and with a partner.

Where I'm at now with dancing, after dancing both partner and solo on and off for about 10 years:

My ENJOYMENT in dancing seems to depend on 3 categories: TECHNIQUE, STEPS, and SPONTANEITY.

For the categories of TECHNIQUE and STEPS, I've had plenty of formal instruction and have helped give formal instruction as an assistant teacher myself. I'm familiar with many standard forms for both TECHNIQUE and STEPS in about 10 or even more partner (Ballroom) dances over the years. I've never actually counted, as teaching studios and also a dance weekend I went to one time tend to cover a huge breadth of dances.

However, I've ended up recently focusing on the category of SPONTANEITY. To me, the category of SPONTANEITY seems to be a bit lacking in both teaching studio and social dance scenes. Therefore, I've been taking matters into my own hands, and being spontaneous myself. At Swing social events, I do spontaneous solo dancing along the sidelines, and then merge with a partner who would like to do the same thing as both partners and solo. It's a blast - we end up having so much fun!

When I'm doing this, a significant PARADIGM SHIFT that I'm doing is dancing to the general movement of the music, including the melody. I'm doing this, as opposed to doing an embedded drumbeat type of footwork to the music that the standard forms seem to usually take, and that can be constraining when my partner and I want to just let the music sweep us away. I've been experimenting with allowing the music to sweep us away, and we're able to enjoy a much more free moving Fred Astaire-like dance that's lots of fun!

To do this, I’m looking for: SPONTANEITY and AGILITY.

(Keep in mind that to be well-matched, my level of agility is kind of off the charts, so if you're NOT into AGILITY, we probably wouldn't be well-matched in the long-run. There - I've given my disclaimer - HA HA!)

I took tap dancing when young. I've tried taking ballroom dance lessons alone but find it too lonely :-( and very difficult moving from stranger to stranger in some group lesson settings. I'd like to good enough to compete. Because of my broad taste in music, I'd like to learn as many dance styles as there are.

I just enjoy dancing. I started taking ballroom dancing in my early twenties. I also enjoy musical movies and at one time I was very active in choir at my church, but mostly dancing I have always been interested in. It would be nice to meet someonewho also enjoyed dancing.

to keep fit,learn new dances,ive dances for 3 yrs,jive ballroom latin ceroc sequince prefer local partner who drive

I have been competing in professional American Smooth for 9 years now and before that I competed in professional American Rhythm for 2 years and a combination for 2 years before that. My goal is to be first a Rising Star Finalist or champion and then a U.S. Finalist in American Smooth. I am willing to put the time, effort and money toward coaching to achieve this goal. I would also like to compete in Standard and possibly rhythm or Latin again (or at least do shows in Latin or Rhythm.) I am an independent teacher teaching in a beautiful supportive studio.

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I am 40 year old Japanese American male who have been taking Intermediate salsa lessons in Buckhead area. In addition, I have been looking into learning ballroom dancing as well. Overall, I have been taking lessons on and off for about the last 4 years now.

I consider myself very mature, determined and hardworking. I work in IT, and dancing is a great way to relieve stress while meeting people to chat and become friends.

Québecois d'un tempérament joyeux , artiste et sportif .

Je danse avec beaucoup dexpression , et l improvisation .Jai le sens le la musique , que je partage avec ma partenaire de danse.

En 2010 et 2011 participer a 2 spectacles de danse professionel incluant danse contemporaine,ballet (lift) et fait de la chorégraphie.,2013,2014 show with ballerina

Jai pris des workshops avec Francis Lafreniere et Yonni de So You Can Dance Canada

I AM DANCING INTERNATIONAL LATIN AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARD AND I AM LOOKING FOR A PARTENER FOR COMPETITION. I AM VERY SERIOUS AND LOOKING FOR A PARTENER WHO HAS DANCE BEFOR IN COMPETITION AND WORKING HARD TO ACHIVE THE DREAM OF WINING. I PUT DANCE BEFORE EVERYTHING ELSE. DANCING IS MY DREAM IN LIFE AND I WILL STRIVE HARD TO DO MY VERY BEST!

I COMPETE IN GOLD LEVEL AND ALSO IN SHOW CASES.

At Star Studios in Bentleigh I'm Doing 3 Latin classes, 1 private Latin lesson, and a New Vogue class each week. I also do a Latin class at Rhythm dance in Thornbury each week, and the occasional social dance.

I'm wanting to compete in Maters 2 Latin C grade initially. New Vogue or/and Modern is optional.

Happy to have a training partner

Financially stable, ambitious, ready to work for result

I'm an amateur Standard dancer, looking for a serious partner to train and compete with. I've just moved back to Melbourne from Perth.

My coaches in Perth include Richard Morrisey, Graham Thomas, and Craig Denham and I've also trained with Lorena Cravero in Italy with my former partner, and with Alex Schembri in Sydney.

I train 6-7 days a week (including my own dance practice and studying towards Level 1 / Associate qualifications in Standard with Russ Hesketh).

I am professional dancer and instructor for many years. I was competing on the major world competitions as professional and had coaching with top teachers.

Currently teaching ballroom dance and competing Pro-Am in International and American Style.

Currently I'm only looking for someone to practice with in the following styles at a competitive level: west coast swing, argentine tango, and salsa.

Ballet - disco- ballroom-Latin-A.Tango

Hard working, talented, love to dance. Appreciate friendly and respectful partnership. Dancing Championship Latin and Standard.

Champ level 10 dance . Training in Dance Passion Dance Studio.

Finalist and winner in many dancesport competitions in USA.

I've had over 25 years of ballet, some modern, jazz, and tap. Now I've been into ballroom for the last 6 years and loving it!

I love to line and couples dance and do so regularly (several nights each week) in the Olympia/Tacoma area. I am husky/thick-built but, besides dancing, exercise regularly including taking walks (at work & home), cycling, and working out indoors at home. The members of the Olympia country dance group I belong to look to me for reviewing line dances since I have a knack for remembering most dances I learn (I'm an instructor for the group). Ladies enjoy couples dancing with me and I continually receive compliments on my dancing and how my skills continue to improve.

Competitive in rhythm/ smooth, but I grew up on latin since I was 12. I've trained in other styles including jazz, hip hop, aerial arts, bellydance, flow arts, gymnastics. Looking to compete and train regularly. I am very serious about this, I would like to work with somebody who is as well. I teach so mornings tend to be a better time for practice. Communication and connection are the most important things in a partnership for me.

I'm a driven professional who wants to become a US champion. ok my dance history ready........ i started dancing when i was 7 years old. i'm classically trained in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, and Contemporary dancing i started Ballroom and Latin dancing when i was 14 and won my first dance competition when i was 15 years old. i stared teaching when i was 18 at a major chain studio but it didn't work out. I soon found a different studio to dance for. I was there for 6 years and changed studios and started working for my coaches Donald Johnson and Irina Shukhat in Libertyville (both latin champions of their time). i moved for a more competitive edge and better opportunity not only in the business but to fulfill my ultimate dream of becoming a US champion in american rhythm and possibly american smooth. i started competing pro/am with students right off the bat in 07 and then stared competing professionally the end of 08. I've had 3 competitive partners for 2 years each and went far with. Just looking for a girl to stick with it and not loose interest in the US title that I'm looking for

I was born in England, i lived in Spain for many years, came to America 15 years ago, i got married, was married for 10 years, my husband passed away over two years now, have danced most of my life, did a little competition dancing in England mainly ballroom

I have been taking group classes for 12 months and private lessons for the last 4. Everything from 2 step to cha cha in group. Concentrated on cha, waltz and west coast in private lessons.

I share a passion for dancing from my mother and father who were ballroom dance teachers for over 30 years. Love to travel, romantic, sincere, energetic, generous, fun and caring is how I would describe myself ....

Comparto una pasión para bailar de mi madre y padre que eran profesores de la danza de salón por más de 30 años. Me encanta viajar, romántico, sincero, enérgico, generoso, divertido y cariñoso es cómo me describiría ....

Is to improve my skills in a variety of dances.

I am a professional dancer. I have been dancing and competing since I was eight years old. I am originally from St. Petersburg, Russia. I have been in the States for 5 years. I am working at local dance studio. I have been successfully competing in international latin , american smooth and american rhythm in professional devision But open for any of 4 styles, preferably American smooth or/and American Rhythm.

I HAVE FOUND BLUES DANCEING AND I LIKE IT BETTER THAN AN OTHER DANCE. SO NOW I AM LOOKING FOR A PARTNER

I have been dancing for about nine months. I have completed Bronze one, two, and part of three and four. I love to dance and would like a partner who would like to practice and dance regularly. I want to be proficient and confident.

I love dancing and would like to find a dance partner.Looking for a companion someone to enjoy time with. I'm a happy, down to earth person looking for the same.

My dance background is limited. Have had a few lessons and really like this. Want to continue with this great sport.

Taking dance lessons and need a dance partner to practice at the beginner/intermediate level. A long term/full time partner would be nice I am quite active and easy going with many interests like walking/jogging/hiking, most music, movies, dining out or in, travel, family/friends, having fun:) Other activities I have done are DH Ski and SCUBA diving and Duplicate Bridge.

Like being by water lake or ocean or river.

Learned Asian then added funk

someone who wants to to learn.

I love dancing and am open to exploring different styles but, primarily dance tango. I enjoy being active and am health oriented. I started dancing the Argentine tango almost 4 years ago. During the later years, it became more on and off. I would like to be more consistent with it and have a partner to practice with. Eventually, I'd like to do performances and compete.

I belonged to a dance studio for two years, but it closed four years ago and I've only been dancing about once or twice a week since then. However, I have now retired and so I'd like to dance more often, on a casual but regular basis.

I started dancing at school and then went on to Medals then started to do Competition but due to a car accident had to give that away and as a couple running social dancing were going overseas and didn't want to close the dance they asked us if we would like to take it over, of course I jumped at it and immediately began teaching as I could no longer do anything else and I had been learning all the New Vogue dances for Medals so began teaching them. This went until I had to give it away due to health so now I just dance socially and would love a partner as it is no fun on your own, so if you are looking for a dance partner please call me.

Interested in social dancing some lessons swing salsa cha cha r&b

I enjoy doing dance classes and have tried a bit of everything such as Salsa, Leroc Jive, Argentine Tango and some West Coast Swing.

I have taken and passed bronze level in ballroom and latin over the past year and started silver level so I would like to continue improving ballroom dancing, but it is much harder to learn without a regular partner to practice with as it seems not a lot of younger people dance.

I am a fairly quick learner and I quite enjoy learning new moves/routines.

I been dancing most of my life ,in the lost five years ballroom dancing became more a passion of my life.

Love Latin music salsa, rumba, ballroom dancing ,music, dancing is a great way to keep in shape, has well social , great exercise.

Like to learn, to improve the quality of dancing ,taking classes, practising is the key ,is very important to find a partner to practising with.

Enjoy traveling, Cruising, Live concerts.

I am happy nature woman with a positive attitude.

Hope to meet you on dance floor.

Adventurous, creative, affectionate gentleman who likes to stay healthy and fit. Always trying to improve my dancing.

country dances when teenager .attended new vogue classes

I have been competing in the Pro Latin division since 2003, and previously as a championship amateur for 6 years, placing in some finals of IDSF comps. I am a very dedicated and focused as to what my goals are and how I am going to reach them.

I have been trained by Nadia Eftedal, Colin James and currently working with Heidi and Donnie Burns.

I did country western line dancing about 20 years ago and found it again about two years ago. I love it even more than I remember!! I go once per week and it is my favorite night of the week. I love the workout as well as the social aspect of meeting up with all the other line dancers.

Dancing standard for 17 years. Experienced open level competitor. Taking from top standard coaches, working locally with Rauno and Kristiina Ilo.

I am looking for a dance partner to do the West Coast Swing. I'm originally from the St. Louis area and we call it the "Imperial". I've done this kind of dancing for many years ( since Jr. High School). I have been away from it for a while and now want to get back into it as I see it as great fun and exercise. Are you interested - I need the practice - other than using the door frame to the kitchen. lol. Thank you ..

My repertoire is primarily in International Standard. For many years I have trained on and off with a variety of coaches and competed in pro am and Amateur. I look at dancing as a sport and like to treat it as such. I am very dedicated and have the time and financial means to enjoy it. I like the joy of training and the glamour of competing. Perfection is important but it must also be fun! Time for me is flexible and I can travel.

Love to Cuddle,Water,Sailing,F1, Rugby. P/boat Tennis, Ping pong,Kayak, Super bikes,Hiking, Animals, Kids,Been labeled as funny curious,fun,caring,smart,charming,playful.Been kicked out of 4 countries. Lol I am very fit,No Gym Rat.

Dance from the age of 8 to 18 and then had a long break. Return to dancing four years ago and back to competitions and love it. I dance as often as I can and would dance seven days a week if I could. I have 4-5 lessons aweek in Ballroom/Latin and sequence dancing. I enjoy Ceroc modern jive for fun. Currently retaking my medals and up to pre-bronze.

Mainly salsa, On 1, On 2 and Cuban. Recently started Argentine tango and have done two years of jive.

I discovered dancing around six years ago following my divorce and my enthusiasm for it has never waned. I have been told that I am a natural in that I learn quickly and can dance to a high standard although I haven't as yet taken any medals. This is mainly due to not having a partner of a similar ability. This is one aspect that I would really like to pursue. I haven't yet discovered a dance yet that I didn't like! I am particularly interested in Ballroom, Latin, Ceroc and Salsa. In particular I would love to develop the Jive which I absolutely love! I am also open to the idea of competitive dancing but this aspect is not essential. I have a considerate nature and I am willing to put a lot of time and effort into what I hope will be a long and rewarding friendship.