Dance Introspection

[edge_of_within]

Talking with a fellow dancer last night about other people's dance styles, I realized we don't really know much about our own dance styles, from an outside point of view.

If you've danced with me, or watched me dance - how would you describe my dance style?
Be as descriptive (or simple) as you'd like.

Comments

[impudent_twilek]

I think you have a very strong knowledge of dance and music in general and this shows in your dancing style.
You don't do overly flamboyant flourishes and you're controlled in your movements. (Not in a stiff, formal way... in a non-flailing way.) You are creative and are always a strong lead. It's obvious to anyone that you have devoted a lot of your life to learning new dance steps, styles, and techniques.
One thing that I notice when you are dancing is that you are very focused on what you are doing. You look very serious at times, even when you are having a lot of fun. It would be nice to see you smile a little more. :)
I always enjoy dancing with you. You are patient and always gave me tips on how to improve my dancing when I asked for them.

[edge_of_within]

Thank you.

As you said - even when I'm having fun, smiling while dancing is a conscious effort, usually after I notice I'm not doing it.
I think this might have to do with a Lead thinking about various other things, and is akin to Leads I've seen that make the silliest facial expressions while dancing - because it's not what they're thinking about.

Thanks for adding in the "when I asked for them" - I try very hard to not give tips unless asked - not because I'm stingy with my tips, but because there are far too many leads out there that just love to correct everyone they dance with. And I gotta tell you the leads out there that do that - they're not the best dancers (sadly, I'm sure they're not listening to this), so who are they to give advice? Being a dancer longer does not make you a better dancer, and I don't know a 'great' dancer that gives unsolicited tips.
/rant

*caveat - this is while on the social dance floor. While actually teaching the model is entirely reversed.

[edge_of_within]

My god, you're the sweetest person I know.

notes:

I just want enough follows to say "I like/love being challenged in dancing" (in a safe way, as mentioned) that Certain People will get off my back about them being a better Lead because they're soooo compassionate about dancing *only* to their partner's ability.
I enjoy dancing with partners that enjoy the challenge. If you don't, I hardly know why I'm dancing with you. (a general 'you', not directed at You.)

Ego-stroking - a favorite pastime. No complaints.

[brookswift]

I have nooooooo idea who you're talking about. absolutely none.

[miss_mimsy]

You have said it yourself, you prefer to dance with accomplished partners. I take it as a compliment that you have included me in that number

[edge_of_within]

(in order

Token noob here.

[water_of_fire]

someone explain to me why I would give up dancing with more friends to dance with bad dancers that I don't know.

Wow.

Yeah, I've got nothing. I hope this sort of viewpoint continues to get you what you want. Which is... to be seen as a technically proficient dancer who'd be really wonderful if he were able to muster some grace, humility and kindness about it, I suppose?

[corpsefairy]

By the way, if you do want critiques, I can probably help you with your Latin. My lindy isn't good enough, so I won't be much use there, but I do have a decent amount of Latin training and theory. I'd give you better help with International Standard, but it doesn't appear to be your cup of tea.