tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847189204161971538.post9001639008367990796..comments2023-11-13T03:11:41.509-08:00Comments on greenly chalked: Dances for a New WorldUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847189204161971538.post-5584442791239474942010-02-14T00:41:57.545-08:002010-02-14T00:41:57.545-08:00What I'm referring to is the way that people a...What I'm referring to is the way that people are more hesitant to try ballroom dance than to go dance at a club.<br><br>As I think about it, though, I realize that it's probably more because club "dancing" doesn't require any sort of technique, really, whereas ballroom is a skill (even if you come by it naturally, there's a *lot* to learn and remember and rehearse).<br><br>So, I do stand rather presumptuous, having not really thought it out completely.<br><br>Granted, I still am a little unfamiliar with why someone would be more willing to risk looking foolish trying to attract someone than trying to learn a new skill... but maybe that's why I'm almost 27, never been kissed, but holder of a hodgepodge of decent skills (such as ballroom dance)--of which I am very found, don't get me wrong; I'm not complaining in any way...<br><br>Maybe instead of rolling my eyes and silently laughing, though, I should be taking notes? Heh.<br><br>Then again, I think I would rather have a more romantic story to tell my children as to how I met their other dad.<br><br>--<br><br>But as far as the whole negative stigma for male dancers, I understand, 100%. It's the whole reason why I didn't actually major in Ballroom (which probably would have made BYU bearable).<br><br>One of my Academy's goals is to rid dance of that "predominantly feminine" air.<br><br>After all, dance takes a lot of strength, skill, and (for Ballroom, especially) hetero passion.Chednerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963974112297032614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847189204161971538.post-85348352106590591112010-02-13T13:16:53.284-08:002010-02-13T13:16:53.284-08:00I don't take back my words. I think any danci...I don't take back my words. I think any dancing is strange. That's why it's hard to get myself to do it. <br><br>It's not like I hate ballroom. Along with saying that it doesn't interest me, I explained that I'm completely ignorant when it comes to anything about dancing. So, I hope you didn't take anything personally. It's just a personal problem I have.<br><br>I think I also associate dancing with being feminine and have had a wall built up since childhood. That may stem from the fact that no male family members dance. Also, culturally, where I grew up, dancing was very much a female art. <br><br>I was teased once for being a good dancer in elementary school. Ever since then I stopped dancing. Exact same thing with singing. I was teased by a friend that I sounded like a girl when I sang. I haven't had the courage to sing until this semester--almost 12 years later!<br><br>So keep in mind that I may change my mind about dancing (and maybe even ballroom dancing) as I work to break down barriers. :)boskershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08175153474572340487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847189204161971538.post-46706990428480666092010-02-13T12:10:06.492-08:002010-02-13T12:10:06.492-08:00Wait wait wait...I don't like dancing in gener...Wait wait wait...I don't like dancing in general, for myself (<i>especially</i> clubbing), but I've told you on several occasions I enjoy watching dance. I'd much rather watch ballroom or modern dance performances than go clubbing. And I used to like country swing, jazz swing, and certain ballroom, but I got burned out after taking a university class. :-)<br><br>I'd totally learn to dance with a partner, but I still wouldn't want to go clubbing.<br><br>There. I feel better having the truth out there. :-)Original Mohomiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12887614143300677214noreply@blogger.com