'neccesary' fashion items (warning kinda gross ;0)

Around 2 weeks ago I definately had my last Salsa class. One of the guys´sweat stank so much, that I run out of the room because I just couldn't stand it. I put over a shirt what completely covered me, just not get in contact with his sweat anymore.
No- I just can't do that anymore:D .
 
amo_dile_que_no said:
I do think the towel hanging out of your back pocket looks a little pretentious. I used to see the same thing in country dancing and felt the same way about it. It's probably just me.
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It isn't just you :-)
 
I'm the only dork in my studio who A- sweats (I think, at least), and B- actually carries a folding "Masquerade! Paper faces on parade!" black fan (you just have to see the movie, I guess.) and those "Dove Deodorizing Body Wipes".

In fact, here's the pharmacopoeia in my dance bag (when I'm going to a familiar place, and can do away with travelling "light":

Small Degree deodorant,
Folding fan,
Cheap "smelly spray", for the feet,
Breathmints/gum/breathstrips,
Powder (for my hands),
Small make-up kit,
Hand/face towel,
Change of knee-highs or pantyhose,
Shoes, of course.

My goal is to be as hygeinic and user-friendly as possible, because, although I've shrunk considerably, I still sweat, and nobody likes sweaty big girls.

If I'm in "Travel Light to Limited Space Area" mode, it's:
Shoes, Gum, Fan, Handwipes.
 
Here's where I get to brag a bit. Two of the little courtesies I initiated at my friend's and my new salsa night are 1) a wicker basket full of rolled up little white terry cloth towels, at the bar, and 2) opened paper hand fans; the kind that have the plastic handles that fold up and clasp shut. Five per table and a cup of closed ones at the bar by the towels. These have come in VERY handy. Many of the guys use the towels now (we ARE burning calories, here...), and all the ladies appreciate the fans. I've even had one ballroomer ask me if she could steal the idea for her upcoming dance social. I got five dozen of them for 17 bucks on Ebay. Easy.

I think the thing about sweat is that we have to acknowlege it, whatever our feelings about it, and find whatever way to be comfortable that we can. I wish more places would accomodate dancers like us in little ways. Latin dancing isn't just bopping around. It's athletic. You wouldn't go to the Olympics and not see towels, chalk, gym bags, windbreakers, waterbottles, etc...
 
thespina13 said:
Here's where I get to brag a bit. Two of the little courtesies I initiated at my friend's and my new salsa night are 1) a wicker basket full of rolled up little white terry cloth towels, at the bar, and 2) opened paper hand fans; the kind that have the plastic handles that fold up and clasp shut. Five per table and a cup of closed ones at the bar by the towels. These have come in VERY handy. Many of the guys use the towels now (we ARE burning calories, here...), and all the ladies appreciate the fans. I've even had one ballroomer ask me if she could steal the idea for her upcoming dance social. I got five dozen of them for 17 bucks on Ebay. Easy.
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great idea - but how do you stop people stealing them?
 
Yes! Fans just like that. And I get them expecting people to take them. They're like 50 cents each or just a little more, depending on how good of a deal you can find. I consider them party favours. Some of them break, some go home in purses. Yay! I think when I move, if I do another salsa night at some point, I'll buy a rubber stamp or something and get my e-mail address and dance night info on them, too.

As for the towels, people don't steal them, they seem to regard them as part of the establishment we're dancing in. If they do, who cares. I got an excellent deal at WalMart (I know, evil...), and if I have to buy another dozen sometime in the future, so be it. 5 or 10 bucks won't kill me.
 
DensterNY said:
Well, one very comedic person put it this way... doing a spin with this guy felt like pulling on her cat's tail.
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What's she doing holding onto the tops of his hands/fingers during a spin anyhow? The only thing that should be touching is the underside of the fingers and hands. Jeepers. Leave the poor guy's knuckles alone.
 
DensterNY said:
Well, one very comedic person put it this way... doing a spin with this guy felt like pulling on her cat's tail.
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:shock: so long??? then MAYBE it's an idea that he shaves it.
 
even with superadvanced leads, i am frequently in contact all areas of their hands as we twist around doing complicated patterns... the idea that only the undersides should touch is a useful concept for beginners, but it doesn't hold up in practice.

but that doesn't mean i am grossed out by their HandHair. so far, i've never noticed it.
 
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