Why Men Don’t Dance; Confidence Vs. Pride
“And, 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8! And, 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8!” And… The counts go on. OMG! What does all this mean??Each number being counted aloud is met with sharp, complex steps that seem to require some previous ability or at the vey least, an aptitude for dancing. “But I don’t know how to dance”, you’re thinking.
Social dancing – especially for men, can be a lot like this. Its not exactly that there’s an absent interest in the subject matter, but more like intimidation and pride that can get in the way of becoming a great social dancer. We all fear what we don’t understand, and maybe for some men out there dancing is more like a foreign concept, than a past time. As a woman, perhaps things like singing and dancing came like second nature or at least could be achieved with little practice. However, as a guy maybe not so much. And to top it off, we men don’t want to fake our way through it. We need to know what we’re doing first.
Now, if you’re one of those ladies who loves to dance, but has a guy that’s not quite there, you might be reading this and thinking to yourself, “My husband/boyfriend, will never go out dancing with me!” I’m willing to bet that the only reason he doesn’t want to go out is because he can’t dance and doesn’t want to embarrass himself, or you in the process. Like I said, it’s not about indifference, it’s about pride. Breaking past that pride just requires a bit of confidence that he will gain through social dance lessons.
One of the things we pride ourselves with here at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona is our beginner’s dance lessons program. There’s just something about being the one who shares this experience with someone who’s learning to dance for the first time. Whether he’s part of a couple, or still single, Private Dance Lessons will boost his self-assurance and get him ready for any Latin club or Country dance bar.
And, our whole goal is to get him familiar with the basics of how to do popular social dances like Salsa, Swing and Country Two Step with you, if he’s part of a couple. If the problem is unfamiliarity with dancing, this is a great place to make yourself at home and get right into the fun of it all.
Remember, men only seem to “hate” dancing just because, generally speaking, they’re not as familiar and haven’t had the same amount of experience as most women. But therein lies the answer to our riddle. Beginner’s dance lessons here at Dance FX Studios are a private, stress-free, fun, no-experience necessary kind of adventure. So start getting excited ladies! These lessons are aimed at individuals in your exact position, and we’re proud to say that we have an excellent track record getting couples comfortable and dancing together more and more! With dances like Country Two Step, Salsa, Swing and more, social dancing is our area of expertise and exactly what you and your significant other need. So, come stop on by Dance FX Studios and let’s start something that will bring you and that special person in your life closer together than you’ve ever been!
