I'm a beginner,taking private lessons. I'm so blessed to be learning how to dance. A true gift from God. One obstacle: whenever I go to my studio's dances there are so many single women and the men who come ,come with women. No single men,which means I don't get to dance much. Any ideas as to how I can find a man to dance with me? I am thinking of asking my teacher if he knows any men without partners who wouldn't mind dancing with a beginner.Thanks.

Asking your teacher is a good start, but might not yield fruit. Keep going to the socials, the more you get to know people and the better you dance, the more (and better) dancers you will meet. Also, as you talk to the new people you meet, let them know you are looking for a partner. I've found that putting the word out through the local dance grapevine that way can be a good help. Also, go to lots of group classes and see if you can meet potential partners that way, too.

Good luck!

I have multiple mini partners that I dance with socially. I am not a teacher or an ambassador for dance. So, I sort of pick and choose who I'm dancing with. I do dance with lots of beginners and enjoy dancing with the ones that have dance potential.

I am presently looking for a partner too. From a guys point of view this is what I would hope for: 1. Someone physically fit 2. skill levels equal to mine 3. 5'6" to 5' 11" for smooth, doesn't matter that much for Latin 4. Chemisty or a personality that I can work with 4. and available for practice and pay for half the lessons. Ha! ---dream on-------

Ballroom partners come and go just like friends. It is always good to have a few potential partners that you dance with socially. I find a love interest is a detriment and gets in the way, unless you are both committed to dance 1st. However, everyone dreams of mixing love with dance--it seldom works --in the long run you are sharing dance skills, learning dance, and putting your energy into something that you love.

Everyone should keep working on their dance skills and focus on personal improvement and dance partners will appear.

You could try the partner search (under classified ads) on this site or dancepartners.com.

I guess the studio I take lessons at here in Las Vegas must be the exception to the rule. At most group classes the men outnumber the women. I remember the first group class I took last year, Beginning Waltz, and men outnumbered the women two to one. It surprised me greatly because I never would have thought this would be the case. And though most classes don't have that great an imbalance in numbers, men still will outnumber the women in most every class.

So, I kind of know what you're going through because I would like to find a regular partner to dance with and progress with and it is near impossible around here.

A friend commented today that it was harder to find a good dance partner than a true love or perfect husband or wife.

Geography and convenience does come into
play. Oh well---there is always Pro am.

I found a true love, and married him. His only fault is that he has no interest in dancing, but considering that I took up dancing after we got married I can hardly be mad at him for it.

I've done Pro/Am, off and on, and had Amateur partnerships, off and on. My last amateur partner is on haitus due to injuries, so I am doing Pro/Am now.

I kind of like being able to do either, or both, as opportunities arise.

I will point out that age and style do come into play when looking for partners. For instance, Rhythm is nearly completely dead where I live, and no one over the age of 30 does Latin. So, someone in their 40's like me would have basically no chance at finding a male Latin partner. However, Over-35 Standard is very popular in my area, so the chances of finding someone are much better for me. Fortunately, I adore Standard.

If you are a woman and looking for a Rhythm of Latin partner for competition, you need to consider the possibility that there just isn't anyone and instead go to where the men are, and switch to Smooth or Standard if necessary. Or do Pro/Am.

our dance school recently held a competition, they asked for men who couldnt dance who wanted to learn and put ona demonstartion to raise money for a local charity,. As a result we now have more men in the school than ever. It doesn't solve your problem but might be worth considering.
Whereabouts is everyone from? I'm in England bryanhackett2811@hotmail.com

Hi

Just one of many recommendations. Keep working on your dancing skills and you will see that you will be in demand. That is what is happenning to me. I joined the school in January. But I am very committed (I have been dreaming about dancing since the age of 12) and I am improving quickly (I hope!!!) Generally in our studio there are more women than men. But what happens is that whenever I come to studio (sometimes I want to practice by myself), I am asked to practice by guys. Sometimes I just don't have time to practice with all who ask. I think they see that I am really serious about dancing, and they can learn something from me. In fact, I looked at dance practice in this way - I learn from a partner, he learns from me. The challenge is to find someone who is committed as much as you are, someone who is improving quickly and who would like to compete. Because, a lot of people dance just for fun. Even though, I am about to start practicing regularly with a good dancer who wants to compete with me.

So, that is my advice and my story! I wish you find the partner you are looking for! good luck!