Questions To Ask Before Partnership .. ?

[dancika1992]

Hello

I'm currently looking for a new partner, and I've been speaking to a few guys, and my coach keeps telling me to keep asking questions. However, I don't know what other questions to ask.

I've asked :
- Financial support (how much he's willing to commit)
- Goals in Dance
- Levels
- Results
- If he's willing to travel
- Willing to relocate


Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

 

[etp777]

Several related threads, but since i'm not TC, they're not labeled. First one is probably most relevant.

http://www.danceforums.com/showthread.php?t=25625&highlight=questionnaire
http://www.danceforums.com/showthread.php?t=30751&highlight=partner+potential
http://www.danceforums.com/showthread.php?t=19506&highlight=partner+potential

 

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Nice work, etp777!

 

[etp777]

Wow, compliments from the master.

THanks. Hope those threads are of some help, dancika.

 

[Merrylegs]

I recently was asked by a potential amateur partner what my waist size was. I have never been asked such a crazy question. I am 5'4" and wear a US dress size 6. I was told that he is "too compact to partner with me".

We only communicated through email and never had a tryout so he has no idea how "BIG" I am. seriously this is nuts.

Maybe you should add some questions about his waist size, cholesterol level and family medical history before you decide to try out with him.

Sorry for the snarky remarks but really, I think it's all about dancing and connection then the rest of it falls into place (or doesn't). Too much of the joy of dancing gets lost in the questions.

Good luck, I hope you find yourself a great BIG partner.

 

[dancika1992]

Thank you all very much

 

[WaltzElf]

Sorry for the snarky remarks but really, I think it's all about dancing and connection then the rest of it falls into place (or doesn't). Too much of the joy of dancing gets lost in the questions.

Not entirely true. Some people like to dance with people who are a physical fit for them.


It's important if you're looking at doing more than just competition. Shows, performance, and indeed the higher levels of competition the look of a partnership becomes critical.

 

[madmaximus]

"Can I get along with this person? And can I get along with him?"






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[fascination]

uh????

 

[madmaximus]

uh????

ie connection?.... [falls under things to ask (yourself) when choosing a partner]...

or am I off the mark?





m

 

[tanya_the_dancer]

ie connection?.... [falls under things to ask (yourself) when choosing a partner]...

or am I off the mark?





m

Well you're asking the same thing twice.

 

[Josh]

Perhaps max meant "Can I get along with this person, and can he/she get along with me?"

 

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Hmmm...I was thinking max meant, "Can max get along with this person, and can max get along with max?"

 

[madmaximus]

oh ...

[major BLUSH]

It should have read:

"Can I get along with this partner, and can HE get along with me"


[dang... what WAS in that margarita...]








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[etp777]

Suspect that makes a lot more sense to everyone now.