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TheTramp · 23rd-January-2004, 07:49 PM

Don't worry.

I think that most people feel exactly the same way at the start.

It's something new. You sound like you've never done anything like it before. It'll take time. The most important thing to remember, is that you're no different to 100% of the other people when they start out.

Even those who take to it more easily, still have to get past that first step. Some take longer than others, some do get it quickly. But even those people still have to get past the first stage.

It would be a real shame if you gave up now.

My advice would be to not dance with each other too much at this stage. That's very much like the blind leading the blind. At this stage, you both need to try with people that know what they are doing, and can help get you started. Ceroc even provide people that are there specifically to help you do this (taxi dancers).

Also, always remember that it's much harder for the man at the start. Especially when it gets to the freestyle. They've got just a few moves to fill 3-4 minutes of music. They spend most of the time worrying about how their partner must feel, having to do the same moves over and over again. I know. I was there. With salsa, I was there recently.

It will take time. Neither of you is going to be winning any jive championships tomorrow. Or even next week. Give it a serious go. If in a few weeks, you're still not enjoying it, then possibly it's not right for you. But hopefully, you'll get past the first step, and be enjoying it as much as the rest of us who post here.

Look forward to meeting you one day.....

Steve

23rd-January-2004, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheTramp The Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 10,512 Status: No Status Rep Power: 6 Rep.: 1723	Don't worry. I think that most people feel exactly the same way at the start. It's something new. You sound like you've never done anything like it before. It'll take time. The most important thing to remember, is that you're no different to 100% of the other people when they start out. Even those who take to it more easily, still have to get past that first step. Some take longer than others, some do get it quickly. But even those people still have to get past the first stage. It would be a real shame if you gave up now. My advice would be to not dance with each other too much at this stage. That's very much like the blind leading the blind. At this stage, you both need to try with people that know what they are doing, and can help get you started. Ceroc even provide people that are there specifically to help you do this (taxi dancers). Also, always remember that it's much harder for the man at the start. Especially when it gets to the freestyle. They've got just a few moves to fill 3-4 minutes of music. They spend most of the time worrying about how their partner must feel, having to do the same moves over and over again. I know. I was there. With salsa, I was there recently. It will take time. Neither of you is going to be winning any jive championships tomorrow. Or even next week. Give it a serious go. If in a few weeks, you're still not enjoying it, then possibly it's not right for you. But hopefully, you'll get past the first step, and be enjoying it as much as the rest of us who post here. Look forward to meeting you one day..... Steve __________________ "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it". (Attributed to Voltaire). Caveat: But reserve the right to tell you if what you say is a load of crap!