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Couple Lessons
Posted by Doug
7/17/2006  3:48:00 PM
For our upcoming anniversary, I want to buy my wife and I private ballroom lessons. She has some experience, but unfortunately, I have none.

The local place in town is owned by a male instructor. Would it offend him to ask for a female instructor? As a the weaker partner, I think I would feel more comfortable with a female instructor.

Am I off base?

Thanks
Re: Couple Lessons
Posted by danzerpassion
7/17/2006  5:10:00 PM
It shouldn't offend him if you havent asked him yet. If you ask the female teacher first then there shouldnt be a problem. It might be more comfortable for both of you. In the sence that your wife can see how a female moves instead of getting the wrong impression of hip movement from a male instructor!! But that is my opinion. And she can easily lead both of you with out you feeling uncomfortable being led by a guy~!!!!!!
Re: Couple Lessons
Posted by teacher
7/17/2006  5:58:00 PM
It's okay to ask for a female but the best way for you to learn is a man. You will learn all the moves of the man and that is what your wife wants. For you to lead like a man. Your wife knows what to do so use her when the teacher gives the instruction. I think you have given your wife the greatest gift and she will most likely give you alot of her love for that sacrafice you have made.
Re: Couple Lessons
Posted by Ellen
7/17/2006  6:26:00 PM
No, it shouldn't offend him at all. And if that's what you're most comfortable with, you should ask for a female.

But as you get more comfortable with dancing, I agree that there are things you will learn about leading from a male instuctor that you might not from a female, unless she is a very experienced teacher. But you can switch or take a few lessons from a guy at some point in the future.

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