Ladies… Wouldn’t it be amazing if your man wanted to take you out Salsa dancing or Country Two Stepping this weekend? How wonderful would be if it was HIS idea to dance the night away, rather than hanging out at the bar or staying home? Most women love to dance, but there are a couple of things to remember when it comes to our men and dancing.

1. Guys can’t fake it: Did you know that most men secretly wish that they could twirl you across the floor with ease? They would love to naturally have the confidence and skill set to bust a move Country Swing dancing or during a steamy Latin dance song. Then why don’t they just take you out there and do it? Because most men need to have the information on how to do it right before they can give it a try. “Faking it” as a leader is too large a risk when in it comes to looking “stupid” on the dance floor.

After training leaders on how to dance for almost 20 years, we hear the same story time and again. “If I knew what I was doing out there, surely I would take my wife out dancing.” Simply put, most men want the safety of knowing how things work so they can execute their dance moves with full assurance of success.

How do men get that certainty they desire when it comes to social dancing? Our recommendation: Private Dance Lessons. With one-on-one instruction, guys can receive the tools they need to shine at a Country bar, wedding or Latin dance club. Whenever music is being played, you can go out and have some fun with a competent leader who is empowered.

2. By “helping” him on the dance floor, he will never be the leader you want him to be.: If you are seeking that empowered, competent guy on the dance floor, then ladies, please, please don’t “help” your man by doing his job. We know you want to be turned, twisted and swept off of your feet, but leading yourself is the opposite of empowering your man.

Unlike most of forms of dance, partner dancing gives men both the tools and confidence they need to become a better leaders on and off the dance floor, empowering them to become more decisive and assertive for the women they lead and life in general. I mean, what woman doesn’t like a man to “take charge and make things happen?” Great thing is that it also teaches women to truly “follow and enjoy the ride”; so for all you powerful ladies out there, by learning to Salsa or Swing dance with your man, you can actually relax and be confident in knowing that he can take charge while having fun at the same time. So now you can relinquish the need to “help” and let him do his thing. He will walk away proud, and so will you with such a great leader by your side.

Certain dances like Jitterbug Swing and Nightclub 2 Step, give a firm establishment of roles on who leads and who follows. This clear definition allows men “come into their own element” by teaching them how to lead a woman across the dance floor with a progressive physiology, sense of decisive action and forward-thinking mentality, while simultaneously training women to “be fully present in the moment” and give their multi-tasking minds a much needed rest! By teaching men and women how to dance in such a way, can you now see why this skill can be both transforming and liberating? If you live in Arizona area, we at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona challenge you this New Year to try partner dancing for yourself and reap the benefits that it has to offer. With dance lessons, you will not only be adding romance back into your relationships and improving your health, but you can also change your life for the better in more ways than you can imagine!