When should you stop dancing?

[IBeKiKi]

:oops: I've been dancing for the past year or 2. It's really hard for me to stay in one area becuase of school and work. Therefore, i moved numerous of times. After my sophmore year in college, i decided to join the gym. But, then again the dance school near my house seem more funnier. *yup yup So, I join the school 1. to keep healthy 2. something that interest myself & 3. to keep my body active while aging... (i suppose :wink: )

However, still being a beginner after few months i decided to really put my effort on. I guess i really loved the instructor and the effort from the group. Some girls who were more advance even slowed down and count the steps with me. I really miss those days. When the beats to the music and my body seem to become one. With the group too. *sniff sniff*

Today, i moved again.... i still love dancing... but after attending few schools and not being able to connect with the other girls, i really want to quit.... *sniff sniff....

frustrated... What should i do.......?

[Flat Shoes]

You stop dancing when it's no more fun. But don't give up to easily. You seem to still have the drive, but have hit a wall. We all hit walls now and then, and often they take a little time to get past.

[MacMoto]

When should you stop dancing? When you don't want to dance anymore. And you can start again when you feel like dancing again :wink:

Hopefully the problem is just a temporary phase that will pass...

[squirrel]

Never! Don't stop! Dancing is beautiful! If it makes you feel good, why stop???

[Swingolder]

I was relieved to see this thread wasn't one addressed to "those folks who are too old to be out there on the dance floor!" and should give it up!

I went to an American Legion Saturday night regular dance with some friends and we were so young compared to most of the regulars. One guy, I was told, was 92 and out there dancing most of the numbers. Sure beats sitting around watching television on a Saturday night even, or maybe especially, when you are in your 80's or 90's.

[Sagitta]

Welcome to df IBeKiKi!

I would say stop when it no longer is fun. If you have tried for a while and you are not enjoying yourself perhaps it is time to give yourself a break. After really missing it you may come back with an infectious enthuisasm that inspires others to help you once again. Sometimes when we want something really badly we give off negative vibes that others sense, even if we don't think so.

By the way what dances do you do?

[tanzsegler]

Perhaps your not connecting with the other girls because your not giving it a chance.

To really connect takes years, give it the time it needs.

Don't worry about your ability level compared to theirs. Dancing is about having fun. So make it fun!

You can't expect everyone else to make it fun for you...

You know dancing is fun, people are fun, so go with it.

[IBeKiKi]

I was relieved to see this thread wasn't one addressed to "those folks who are too old to be out there on the dance floor!" and should give it up!

I went to an American Legion Saturday night regular dance with some friends and we were so young compared to most of the regulars. One guy, I was told, was 92 and out there dancing most of the numbers. Sure beats sitting around watching television on a Saturday night even, or maybe especially, when you are in your 80's or 90's.


this is surprising! *shruggs* I'll hang on longer........

I guess I shouldn't STOP! after all~ *hehe :P

THANKS TO ALL THAT REPLY!

[DancePoet]

When it's not fun, and I have rarely experienced this, you need to find a way to make it fun or take a break. It doesn't need to be a total stop forever, just a break from the usual. I find that learning new things helps keep it fresh, and dancing with different partners helps make it an adventure. I believe you need to be open to new experiences to find the real joy that can exist. Sometimes we have bad moments in life , but we need to be open to them, and on the other side there afre lessons to learn, and new joys to discover!

[Sagitta]

I was relieved to see this thread wasn't one addressed to "those folks who are too old to be out there on the dance floor!" and should give it up!

I went to an American Legion Saturday night regular dance with some friends and we were so young compared to most of the regulars. One guy, I was told, was 92 and out there dancing most of the numbers. Sure beats sitting around watching television on a Saturday night even, or maybe especially, when you are in your 80's or 90's.

It's all in the mind. Most of it is just in the mind swingolder. If you have the "joie de vivre" - joy of life - nothing else matters IMO.

[IBeKiKi]

THANK YOU ALL! I can't appreciate enough! *sigh* I guess i'll just find my way to dancing all over again.... :wink:

[Sagitta]

THANK YOU ALL! I can't appreciate enough! *sigh* I guess i'll just find my way to dancing all over again.... :wink: That's the right way IBeKiKI! :wink: :)

[Swing Kitten]

Hang in there IBeKiKi... it's never easy going to an all new place. I think if you stick it out you'll be glad that you did.


As far as when to stop dancing? I'd say only when it hurts too much to continue... and even then... I'd have to think about it ;)