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Originally posted by Gadget
Should it matter just how advanced your partner is? Just because they are less experienced or not as good a dancer as you, does this mean that you don't dance as well? Do you lower your game? |
Interesting point. Personal view is that the best dances I've had are a factor of two points; 1) Who good my partner is, 2) How well our style meld. I've danced with some awesome dancers ... but not felt comfortable with each other and so didn't really enjoy the experienece. I've also messed about with some dancers who really haven't got a clue but have had a great time.
However, I tend to find now that the really good dancers can help you move your dance enjoyment onto another level. I'm extremely fortunate that my dance partner is one of the best in the North and she makes it relatively easy to get real feeling and passion into the dance. I've had similar dances with the likes of Lydia, Nina and Heather.... on the odd occaision when I've managed not to be intimidated by their repatations (which is iroic considering I used to stand on stage week in telling everyone else that you should ask ANYONE to dance, regardless of how good they are
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I'm not saying that your partner has to be advanced for you to have a good dance but 'it helps to improve your game'
If you were entering a tennis tournament, would you play better with a #1.99 racket from Woolies or a #500 state of the art racket custom made?
PS ... despite what I've said above, I would be strongly against any move that would see the 'serious dance' aspect of Ceroc become dominant over the social and fun aspect.