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Hello everyone, I don't mean to place this message in the wrong spot if I have done so.... I was wondering if anyone knew of somewhere I can look (in Birmingham, Alabama) for dance partners. I don't have the $ (at this time) that it requires to pay a professional so I need someone who is interested in dance and who is willing to grow with me. I currently have been dancing for 2 years in a local line dance club. However I feel as though these locals are severly limiting my potential as a dancer. Don't get me wrong I love them all...but I'VE GOT TO DANCE!!!! They are a lot older than I am and the music lags sometimes. I am interested in honing my skills at ECS, WCS, salsa, cha cha and waltz patterns. I suppose anyone who might be interested could email me at my user name (above) @yahoo.com I suppose aside of placing an ad in the newspaper, this is the next best thing? I appreciate any help that you can give me....my resources are limited in this tiny town of mine......"Keep Dancin'"
Heather
 
I would also try to spread the word by making sure you visit all the different studios and public dances in your area. It's very common to find a partner at a social dance. You might also want to tell us a little bit about the person you are looking for: age, experience level, etc.
 
Do any of the studios where you live have bulletin boards that may contain this info?

The one I go to here does and I think many others do as well.
 
There is a new website out there that is basically a clearing house for people seeking dance partners. I'll post the link under ads and announcements. I'm not affiliated with it, but here's my take: For a reasonable fee, you get to tap into a bulletin board of people seeking dance partners, sorted by geographic area. Similar to this bulletin board, actually.

Problem: women outnumber men MANY to one. No surprise there.
 
Forgot to mention this, but should have. dancepartners.com works a lot like a personal ad (not that I've ever had any need or desire to use one :lol: ). It's free to post your profile. You pay if you want to initiate contact with other people who have listings.

Also, two other observations. The database is new, so it's not very well populated yet (except for all those darn extra women! :) ), and they really do seem to be mixing dance with dating a bit too much for my taste. For example, what does religious affilation or desire to have children have to do with finding a dance partner? Not much, if you ask me.
 
pygmalion said:
For example, what does religious affilation or desire to have children have to do with finding a dance partner? Not much, if you ask me.
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maybe your dance partner might end up be the partner of your life? :roll:
 
yoyao said:
maybe your dance partner might end up be the partner of your life?
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Which would be so nice, and sometimes happens. I just found it sort of a turn-off to have that info solicited up front. Made it feel like a dating service, not a dancing partner service.

When I'm starting a relationship with a guy, it generally takes a while, a few dates at least, for me to start sharing personal info, as I start to feel comfortable. It feels weird to me to give that info up-front to a computer! Arrgh! Of course, that's just me. Others may differ.

Incidentally, the religious affiliation, preference for kids, and other personal stuff is listed under optional info, and I didn't provide it.
 
pygmalion said:
Incidentally, the religious affiliation, preference for kids, and other personal stuff is listed under optional info, and I didn't provide it.
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Well then how am I supposed to decide if I want to marry you??? :lol:
 
Hey SD,
You need to get in line . . . d nice has already asked her! And of course, I keep mildly flirting with her . . .
 
Seriously, though. Are there other resources out there where one can find a amateur (or, for that matter pro-am) partner?
 
I have found quite a few dance partners at a dance class. Just asked her if she was interested in doing something on our own and she was up to it. So, hsfisher95/ heather, you might want to attend a dance class and see if anyone there is interested in doing more on the side. I have a couple danec partners as there aren't many people whom I know who are interested in as many different dances as myself -- so one partner for ballroom, another for latin, another for wcs, another for lindy...Of course I'm only doing ballroom and latin now.
 
Which would be so nice, and sometimes happens. I just found it sort of a turn-off to have that info solicited up front. Made it feel like a dating service, not a dancing partner service.
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I know this thread is old, but I just happen to pass by it. This is the same observation I have about online partner search sites (and I'm sure everyone knows this too). I got a response from one guy, whose ad specified that he wants an Asian girl. I'm thinking "For what?". Gave me the creeps at that moment.

But this is kinda interesting, because everyone is very selective. What do you look for when searching for a partner? Do you care about the looks, too?
 
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