Any dancers here? Need another physical hobby besides lifting

Dancing is fun, expressive, and engages your body in a way that lifting never could.
What else is there to say?

>>76330758 (OP)
just don't shit where you eat.

>>76330758 (OP)
this would be hotter if she wasn’t asian

>>76330758 (OP)
What do you need to know exactly? Just like any other hobby, its going to take a lot of effort and time for you to practice it.

>>76330758 (OP)
God I would have the biggest stiffy. I’ve wanted to learn ballet for years though.

>>76330758 (OP)
FAGGOT !!

>>76330772
>>76330795
Where do I start to eventually get to webm related? I know there are multiple styles but whats a good starting point to start dancing with hotties?

>>76330758 (OP)


Anyone know any decent places to learn how to dance? I feel like it's a good way to safely socialize with a hot woman while dancing at clubs is sexual.

>>76330758 (OP)
Dancing is for fags. Lift more instead

>>76330824
>dancing with hotties
Doing it for the wrong reasons.
I cannot help you unless you are in it for the hobby.

>>76330842
gatekeeping. four people from my grad cohort starting dating each other from joining a dancing club for a few months, and never doing it again

>>76330758 (OP)
This looked hot in a tiny thumbnail. Then I clicked and realized it was an "asian woman" :(
Also dancing as a hobby is for bottoms. You can make your new hobby cruising, though I'm sure you do it already

>>76330758 (OP)
I can probably help, I've been dancing socially/competitively for 10+ years.

>>76330776
>just don't shit where you eat.
Very important/true but the social dancers still do it because they like drama.

>>76330805
>I’ve wanted to learn ballet for years though.
It's very very good as cross-training, definitely try it. I've been taking private ballet lessons on-and-off for a bit, it's handy for understanding some foundational stuff.

>>76330824
>whats a good starting point to start dancing with hotties?
What is in the webm is almost certainly sensual bachata or some weirdo flavor of kizomba. Probably a good start. Keep in mind that most of the people in that scene tend to be a huge pain in the ass.

>>76330827
>Anyone know any decent places to learn how to dance?
Dance studios. Private lessons > group lessons, up to a point. Find one that actively competes. Do not do Fred Astaire or a similar chain, they hire retards as "teachers" and train them up. Find a place with former competitive professionals, like folks with titles.

>>76330758 (OP)
I did ballroom for awhile, it's a good cheatcode for getting to basically hug cute girls for 5 minutes at a time, and it's really easy to lead that into casual relationships.

But as a hobby it's kinda meh, there's not really much to do outside of drinking beer and rubbing up on girls and that gets old unless you're just really into that scene. Most the girls are major sluts as well so you're not really gaining much.

>>76330868
>people in that scene tend to be a huge pain in the ass.
How so? I was under the impression that dancers being in a very social hobby were well adjusted people in general

>>76330877
isn’t that mostly why men go clubbing? lol

>>76330789
It's like you can see the HIV floating in the air.

>>76330907
Basically, just a bit more formal and less desperate.

>>76330824
So from my experience, it just seems like you should already be good at dancing in any area. I was a competitive breakdancer and anytime I met a dancer I would let them know what style i practice and then they would tell me theirs. We would talk about it and eventually they would always want to show me some basic dance moves that involved a lot of close contact. The age range was college girls all the way up to women in their 40s. And they would always invite me to the classes they would attend.
If you're a beginner, you will most likely have a different experience. Just like anything, if women smell your desperate attempt then they might be turned off.

>>76330852
>gatekeeping
Yes, fuck off.

>>76330958
i told a girl my style was the robot and the running man and she blocked me

>>76330877
>there's not really much to do outside of drinking beer and rubbing up on girls
Compete.

>>76330899
>I was under the impression that dancers being in a very social hobby were well adjusted people in general
Yes but also no. On one hand, yes, they are more social than your average person. That said, social dancers (i.e., the ones at clubs/bars/their own studios) tend to also be a collection of mediocre dancers who tend to create little silly fiefdoms. For example, it's not uncommon for guys in the social dance scene to be hyper-exclusionary and the women in the scene to be hyper-dramatic.

Case in point, in my local area, the vast majority of male social dance teachers/notables have been accused of sexual assault at least once, and it's honestly very likely to be true at least 90% of the time. Most of them operate to try to show off their (poor) skills all the time, and it can be an attempt to slam the door on new (male) entrants. Lots of Latino manlets trying to teach """private lessons."""

In terms of women, just expect lots of histrionics. Lots of girls wearing tight revealing clothing looking for excuses to complain about the attention they get. Lots of mediocre talents pretending to be burdened by bad leads. That sort of thing. Lots of fatties in bachata, too.

Keep in mind I'm very biased, I come from the more buttoned-up DanceSport world where shit is expensive and formal.

To compare:
Social "world champs": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEZdmgHNa10
DanceSport world champs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrKmNl9jzcg

>>76330971
>she blocked me
This has to be in person anon.

>>76330966
My guy, dancing has always been historically a social activity. The whole "I do it for le craft" was only done by a subset of people wanting to go further.

>>76330973
>compete
technically yes, but ballroom competitions are a joke, overly expensive, and clearly judged based on favoritism and money.
skill wise the ceiling isn't really that high either, most the moves aren't overly complex or requires much in terms of ability.

if that's someone's thing, good for them I guess. but i'd never recommend it over other forms of dance or other hobbies in general.

>>76331002
>overly expensive,
true

>clearly judged based on favoritism and money
true

>skill wise the ceiling isn't really that high either, most the moves aren't overly complex or requires much in terms of ability.
hahahahhha what

>>76330789
how common are zesty muslims like this?

>>76331020
Compare it to any other major type of dance and it's a joke anon.
Don't defend it just because you've sunk thousands into it.

>>76330758 (OP)
1 Corinthians 11:14-15 (KJV)“Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.”

>>76330758 (OP)
feminine humiliation ritual for social media extroverts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgfIsrK5vYE

although if you're a manlet, it's pretty much the only way to get a gf

>>76330868
Which ballroom dance style has the least pain in the ass people to deal with? I liked bachata because it was hot and has the some what "loosey" style that I'm used to (i know House)
I imagine it's east coast swing?

>>76330868
>I've been taking private ballet lessons on-and-off for a bit
That’s awesome. I wanted to try just because it seems to get you really strong. I just have a lot of excess energy, I love running too so maybe I should just stick with that.

>>76331094
Keep in mind I'm kinda being tongue-in-cheek. Virtually every group has painful people. For example, swing dancers tend to be more nerdy and more "retro" types, so lots of awkward girls with glasses and tattoos who are big into romantasy. Hell, the competitive dance scene I do is mostly full of ex-ballet Russian/Eastern European bulimics who hate everyone (but mostly themselves).

My genuine recommendation: find a studio that does some sort of generic beginner group classes that survey a lot of different styles, then try it for a bit and see what you like. Don't sign up for some multi-week intensive (Argentinian tango people tend to demand that, for example) - just dip your toes into tons of crap and see what you find fun. Also, definitely try different studios, as all can have different vibes: some tend to cater towards younger/older folks. Don't ever sign up for those multi-class packages that some studios push until you know what you like (and what teachers you like).

If you want a real rec, what city/area do you live in? I can do some quick searching to give you an idea of where I'd recommend checking out. If you're US-based, I'm loosely familiar with most of the "major" US studios doing ballroom nowadays.

>>76330758 (OP)
man asian women are so hot.

>>76331138
low test

>>76331115
>swing dancers tend to be more nerdy and more "retro" types, so lots of awkward girls with glasses
bueno
>and tattoos who are big into romantasy
nope I'm out
Okay for real thought I'm in San Francisco.

>>76331189
i fucked more than 100 women in this scene it’s worth learning to dance like a retard to attract women

>>76331145

>>76331024
Think he is a zesty portuguese

>>76330789
your post gave me aids

>>76330758 (OP)
If you think you're going to hook up with baddies, forget about it. A lot of the chicks will only fuck with the top performers and latin men.

>>76331189
>San Francisco
You got TONS of options.

The best guy out there that I know of is at Sukachov Dance Academy in Central Richmond. That said, it's an intense, not cheap, competition-focused place that (to my knowledge) doesn't do a lot of beginner group stuff. Nonetheless, one strategy would be to contact them and ask for recommendations, as they'd be more plugged in (and they might be able to connect you with dance partners). https://www.instagram.com/sda_sukachov_dance_academy/

Genesis DanceSport is equally fantastic, and they have beginner classes on M/W. https://genesisdancesport.com/

I've heard good tings about Dance Mission Theater, but have not been myself, they have a much wider variety of shit to try: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass?studioid=15734

If you want to just fuck around with basic salsa/bachata, this has been around for a while and would be far more social/casual/easy: https://www.dancefridays.fun/

Ditto here: https://salsacrazysf.com/upcoming-events/

(Protip: if you want to give the salsa/bachata world a shot, try one of the two above's "party" with a lesson beforehand, so you'll have a fair shot of being pared with other newbies. Then, when/if you like it, seek out private instruction ASAP)

The Pick School also exists, but I've heard it's mostly older people, so I might try it only if desperate. http://www.pickdance.com/

Similar concerns about this place, but might be worth one group class if desperate: https://www.justdanceballroom.com/

Wouldn't hurt for you to also try a single ballet class here, the women will likely try to keep you. https://www.dance10.org/programs/adults/

Some general tips for any of the above:
- It will ALWAYS be awkward at first. It gets better.
- Wear breathable technical fabric. No cotton, collects sweat. All black is generally the default.
- Dress shoes > dance shoes because slippery = somewhat good
- Shower/wear LIGHT cologne/brush teeth, obviously.

>>76330758 (OP)
I did it as a teen. Modern jip hop dance. Class was ass because the teacher was dogshit but I was the only boy under like 20 girls. So I got mad pussy.

>>76331310
asian pussy isn’t something to brag about retard

>>76330758 (OP)
She's Filipino right?

How is /fit/ simultaneously full of people like those in these thread who claim to have fucked hundreds, and at the same time with socially inept people who haven't had a gf ever?

>>76330758 (OP)
So she is basically just humping the guys leg like a dog while he twirls around. Got it.

>>76330758 (OP)
Armpits? For free? IN THIS ECONOMY??

>>76330758 (OP)
For cock suckers, male and female

>>76331501
You feel the burnt it? So too. I guess we all can't be so lucky

>>76330868
Aren't you pretty much expected to attend classes with a partner for this kind of stuff? Who the heck do you end up dancing with if you sign up solo? I find it hard to believe single women are signing up to 'blind dance' bachata with some random dude given how intimate that type of dancing can be.

>>76330758 (OP)
two quirked-up choppeds hittin dat shit at the bat mitzvah

>>76331509
Not wrong, although a lot of couples sign up, a lot of women and their girl friends sign up too. Depends entirely on your local dancing studio

>>76330758 (OP)
urahada san in the background being a wall flower and seething. WAITO PIGGU GO HOME

>>76330758 (OP)
I have been dancing for a couple years. At this point is the only form of social activity that I have outside of the very few friends that I have. Dancing is a bit of a grind, if you want to get good the same mentality from the gym applies where you have to go for the proverbial +1 and get incrementally better over time while sucking at it. That said most people doing it are not try harding at all.

I'm pretty sure they are dancing bachata in the video and the couple is very good. Most people don't get to that level.

>>76330758 (OP)
my gf is a latina who has been dancing since she could walk. i’m an eurobro who hasn’t danced since im alive. she really wants me to do i just don’t see the appeal, she wants to go to salsa or bachata class together

>>76331509
>Aren't you pretty much expected to attend classes with a partner for this kind of stuff?
Nope. Some people do, lots don't. It's often a mixed bag. Teachers tend to force people to cycle through and try out with other folks.

>Who the heck do you end up dancing with if you sign up solo?
Randoms. Generally, they cycle through intentionally, as it's good training. Rarely, you get paired up with other solos. It is extremely rare for there to be too many men relative to women.

>I find it hard to believe single women are signing up to 'blind dance' bachata with some random dude given how intimate that type of dancing can be.
Definitely depends on context. In lessons, it's often too objective to feel intimate. It's kept light/fun/chill/not weird. That said, they definitely will gravitate towards non-weird people where possible. You want to avoid being perceived as weird/odd/smelly. Also, keep in mind that most folks doing this on the regular don't perceive it quite as sexually as it looks, you tend to get used to it.

>>76331570
Did you get any pussy for being a dancer, anon?

>>76331585
What are the chances of me getting a gf by joining a dancing club, anon? I'm in great shape and I'm not an awkward smelly but I don't have any hobbies outside of the gym to meet women, 27yo.

>>76331509
Even if you go with someone usually you have to dance with other people to get the hang of leading/being lead. In balls usually couples split apart to dance with others because it's part of the scene, though some couples do stick together all of the time but it's somewhat bad form not to mingle with others and some people have a really hard time not getting jealous of other people at the start.

In the end it's a social event. People that are not in it don't really get it and I had a real hard time adjusting to it.

>>76331593
When I first started dancing I started with my then at the time gf, but we eventually split apart. I dated someone because we went to dance a couple of times so I guess?

I did get to know a LOT of women through dancing and sometimes you can tell that if you pushed it a bit you could get something out of it but honestly >>76330776 is my mentality about this.

I'd love go get to know someone that danced because it's a very nice hobby to have as a couple (great sex after too) but I never pushed it.

>>76331536
>>76331585
Is there an expectation from the teacher/students that you will dance with the same sex on occasion or is that not really a thing?

>>76331570
What about what they're doing is hard or skillful?

>>76331609
Dancing is one of the last bastions of strict gender roles. Males usually lead, females usually are led though they don't have to but it's the norm. I learned to get lead because it helps with leading and since women are the vast majority of people interested in dancing some of them learn to lead.

But no, there's no expectation and you're not pushed to that. Some people will never do it and have aversion to it, some of my colleagues do invite me out to dance sometimes for the hell of it.

>>76331622
Not that they are top tier nor anything but I've been taking bachata classes for some months and the moves they are doing are not really the basic shit you see your every day couple doing. Also there's no sound but at 0:49 I'm pretty sure they did that to the beat which is kinda of neat and not really beginner stuff.

Just above your run of the mill couple.

>>76331605
>What are the chances of me getting a gf by joining a dancing club, anon?
Not zero but low.

>>76331609
>Is there an expectation from the teacher/students that you will dance with the same sex on occasion or is that not really a thing?
Seconding >>76331623. Some places try to push it, but it's VERY rare and often considered odd (and a quick way to make all men go home). Remember, lots of people in the scene are more traditional/conservative, almost by definition. As you get more advanced you will be expected to learn the other side (and thus will "follow" as a lesson), but that's rare and a specific thing.

>>76331048
the best part about this meme video is the free tick that this clown takes at the start
he barely fucking hits the ball
I burst out laughing at that shit every fucking time

Is dancing a good choice for a couples thing? On one hand it seems like a lot of fun and also something sexy without it being trashy, on the other I'm kind of afraid to end up looking like a fool in front of my GF and other women due to my inexperience, and also I'd rather not get mogged by more experienced or talented dudes.

>>76330758 (OP)
Is there any jav with girls that look like that? fit with short hair? im tired of fake boobs

This is another one of twinkstalker's spam gimmicks

>>76330789
I look like this. And I do this.

>>76330758 (OP)
Dancing is the lamest shit ever.
Its degraded into basically an opportunity for chicks to show off their bodies while guys hold their hand in the air and drink in the other and pretend they are having fun.

If you want to ham and lose weight take a bunch of ecstasy and go to a rave, if the DJ plays dubstep just sucker punch him.

Also I'm pretty sure the new BMW M5 is the gayest car ever.

>>76331799
Get private lessons unless you're okay with other dudes rubbing up on your girl.

>>76330758 (OP)
This is the only cool type of dancing. If you disagree ur gay, simple as.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpj8byiYeW8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaXlBtSAx_o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2Y73s6xVNA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snf5jweNV1A

Actually, there is exactly 1 (ONE) exception and that's webmrel.

>>76331824
this is my least favorite part of clubbing these days. I feel like every woman wants me to hit on them, to "shoot my shot". It's like reverse thirsting. I just wanna bust down with the homies man. stop staring at me. Less of a problem if you go to an actual show tho but still kinda annoying brah depending on the venue.

>>76331835
Isn't it fine for couples to only dance with each other?

>>76330824
Just sign up for local classes. Remember that classes are for people to learn to dance, so you do not need to be ashamed. Also, you should know that there are always advanced dancers in one style learning new styles, so don't feel bad if someone seems much better than you in a beginner class. Musicians are always better than the other beginners too. Just relax, train and wait, eventually you will get brave and good enough to go to events.
>>76331609
In my experience, it is common to dance with the teacher if the women don't show up. You normally rotate among couples during class, and the teacher takes place as lead or follower, depending on the class composition. But I once had a class where advanced males wanted to learn to follow, and I simply quit.
>>76331799
You will need to accept other guys dancing with your girl, but you will get to dance with other girls. But it is a fun thing, sometimes you will be in a boring party and can just start dancing and having fun

>>76330758 (OP)
there's a dance class where i walk from work and there's always way more dudes and they have to dance with eachother.

always jeets as well

>>76331094
>>76331189
>san francisco
>wants nerdy awkward girls
fuck off you tech software nerd faggot, stay the fuck out of dancing classes

>another thread where the autists on /fit/ talk about doing dancing as a hobby because they want to meet women
Does anyone have that screenshot of the blog where a woman tells men in "tech" to stop going to their dance classes trying to pick them up, and to stop wearing the gay "swag" attire that their faggot tech company gives them to the classes too?

>>76330758 (OP)
SEXOOOOOOOOOooooo

>>76331509
People without partners attend classes all the time, girls often join in groups of friends. A class usually does basic steps then everyone partners up, usually there's more women then men, and they women will rotate around the circle of couples so every man dances with every woman. Many times women will have to wait there turn to dance with a man.

>>76330758 (OP)
Goofy 80s breakdancing is unironically cooler than this shit.

>>76332013
i found it LOL
>>76331189
>Okay for real thought I'm in San Francisco.
yeah this is meant directly for you, san francisco faggot