Can anyone help me?

Hi guys,
I’m trying to learn dance by myself, but its not working that good and I want to take classes, but I’m too embarrassed to tell my mom, because she doesn’t know the "real me".
She thinks that I am a completely different person. So what should I do?
Thanks in advance!

That's not a problem. Communcation between kids & parents are very important. Just tell her! You will never know the answer until you ask. Don’t assume anything.

What are you doing up at this time any way?

Parents can be more understanding than you think.... In fact once you tell them about your desire to learn to dance they may be more supportive then you could ever hope for.

I'm not saying I know HOW they will react but I do know if I had told my parents that I was interested in something they were always supportive and found ways to allow me to grow and develope the things that I was interested in.

Now I hope this is too personal of a question, but what makes you feel so embarassed about wanting to learn to dance?

Are you affraid they will think you're gay?

I'm not saying that the desire to learn to dance makes a person gay quite the opposite... for me after last night watching a newly wed couple dance I know that the wife and I need dance lessons, badly. lol...

What I'm driving at is this; If your going to be a DJ or you already are, learning to dance even if it's just the novelty dances to ballroom dances this is to me becomeing more and more important not only so that the wife and I look good on the dance floor but also to gain the ability to lead dances and motivate people to dance.... If DJ'n is a true passion of yours and you want to take and go professional with it I'd strongly encourage learning to dance.

Good male dancers make LOTS of money!

I'm still looking for a hot latina to teach me how to Salsa. I just can't find a way to tell my woman.

Well... if it's any help, I'll pass along some old dog thoughts. :D

Wolfie is old enough to remember when most people knew how to dance. My parents went dancing often. If the band struck up a waltz, for instance, the audience danced a waltz. The art seems to be dying and I think that's sad.

About the only time I see people actually do a dance turn these days is the Electric Boogie, Casper Slide or some such. Gosh, ya don't even see much two-stepping anymore. That's why many DJs get multiple requests for these songs ~ they're the only ones people know how to dance to.

What ya do see these days is sloppy. People will fill the floor... but they're not really dancing. They're just moving around. :(

Learned dancing is an art. When our generation was in school, we were taught some square dancing as part of the curriculum. Most of us didn't care for it (had to dance with girls, lol) but what could ya do. :D

Dancing is good exercise and it builds coordination. It's also quite impressive ~ you'll have a talent to show off that few of your peers can match. While the rest of 'em are stumbling around on the floor (and stepping on each others' toes) you'll be flowing to the music.

Also, there are dance clubs in most locales. These folks live for this kind of thing. They'll get together every month or so for a night of dancing and instruction. It's fun. Then, when they go to a dance party, they're the only ones who can dance a cha-cha. All the rest are lost, lol.

Honesty is always the best way. Just say "Hey Mom, I wanna learn how to dance." Moms are more open-minded than you may think. :)

Thoughts?

Hey, why are you thinking like that you cannot learn yourself. Many effective videos, fun video games and even excellent dancing books available on the net and market that can help you that how to dance everything from hip-hop to the tango and your friends would most likely help you if you just asked them. Hope this will help you.
Best of luck!

Why are you embarrassed???Have a nice talk and youre problem is not the problem anymore.

Hey - No need to be embarrased!

My girlfriend and I have been going Latin and Ballroom dancing for eight years now. It's great! I can't see why your folks wouldn't be fully supportive. I think they would be less understanding if you were considering robbing a bank or something similar!

You can learn to dance from books and DVD's, but your progress will be really slow. Also, having a tutor points out any little mistakes you might make, (a DVD or book can't do that), and will also stop you picking up bad habits, like cutting corners.

Think of it like learning to drive. It's just another skill, but again, I wouldn't want to learn to drive by reading a book, (even if it were legal). Nothing can beat a real tutor.

Just do it!

Ok, heres a bit of background. My name is Ryan, i'm 17 and have taken dance since I was 5 years old. I have certification to teach latin dance classes in any studio i wanna work in. I've learned some of everything, ballroom, latin, hip hop, jazz, booty ;) etc. when I tell people that their instant reaction is "dude wtf isnt dancing for girls and gay dudes" and i always get a good laugh out of it. Because they dont realize that in a company of dancers the male role is always to support the girls...name one straight guy who wouldnt want his job to be to toss and support hot girls? Not to mention when I go somewhere I can show off because I know what I'm doing and I've never had a problem walking into a club and capturing the attention of the girls in there, why? because I'm confident in what I can do and could care less what others think. And you'll find that as a DJ you have to know some basics to lead the crowd with. If its something you want to do, go for it.

Something that I have noticed over the years, the guys that can dance, get all the girls!

Why do you think girls like me GOOOSH.

what you going to play the big hands myth now Barry. Besides all of your women once bathed you as a baby. They already know what you've got.

what you going to play the big hands myth now Barry. Besides all of your women once bathed you as a baby. They already know what you've got.


.........or haven't, as the case may be........:sqembarrassed:

Jon I marvel at your cut downs. "They all bathed you as a baby" dude that's sheer brilliance I bow to the on that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:sqlaugh::sqlaugh::sqlaugh: :sqlaugh::sqlaugh::sqlaugh::sqlaugh:

Why do you think girls like me

.....You got me there................

That's just too funny. :D

When I was visiting my dear, sweet Mom over the weekend years ago, I was in one of my "po' me" moods (recently divorced).

Mom started laughing. I asked why. Her reply:

"Fred, I used to change your diapers when you were a baby. You were a mess then... and you're still a mess."

What could I say? She was right. :D

"Fred, I used to change your diapers when you were a baby. You were a mess then... and you're still a mess."
What could I say? She was right. :D

What did she mean? You still need diapers?? :sqerr:

Hey Mr. Poopy Pants.:sqlaugh: