Hi,
Looking for some advice and opinions. I would have posted in "intermediates" but there seems to be nothing happening there !
I love the social aspects and physical sensation of dancing.
I often get complimented by beginners on my clear lead.
However, I am dissatisfied. Why?
I feel my range of moves is too limited and "simplistic" and I envy (I admit it) those dancers who dance with real "style". I'm happy to dance with beginners but those intermediate women I dance with ALWAYS give the feeling of not being involved in the dance and just can't wait to get back to a technically and stylistically better male partner.
Now "style" can vary, and I need to find my own style, but where do I start? I can keep on dancing and not getting anywhere or do I take lessons? Which ones ? (I am London based). If I was to pick a name that described the style I am looking for it would be "Gene Kelly" rather than "Fred Astaire" (aim high dear boy).
Do I change dance "Code" e.g. move to Swing or Lindy? I have tried Lindy but the hop, skip and jump and the endless "Crouching Tiger, Hidden flat cap" stance just irritates me. Sorry, personal prejudice. However, when it's a fast beat track, it's great to see the "bounce" and almost "flying" of some Lindy moves.
I have taken up Arg Tango which is a complete contrast to MJ. However, to dance Arg Tango well, requires LOTS of trust by the woman (aha THAT old chestnut) as the physical connection between the partners in the embrace needs to be close so the leaders intention (that's where the man wants to lead) is clear.
Sorry for the ramble. Basically, what next?
Ta
Clive