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lol Salsa club was crazy tonight.

For most of the night everything was going fine. Towards the end of the class I get paired with a really sex girl whom I actually danced with earlier in the night. She's a Persian type girl who's got great tits and her dress did a great job of exposing her cleavage.

So I'm doing some basic dance steps with her in closed position and little Maxtro starts to get excited. I try to focus on the steps and only look at her face but it just wasn't working. At about 50% I know that I'm in trouble and I tell her that I have to use the bathroom and I take off running.

I take a few minutes to breath, wash my face. Once I feel that I'm back in control I go back out to her. I do my best to not look at her boobs. About two minutes into it I know that it's hopeless. I apologize to her and we just start talking. She thinks the reasons I'm not dancing with her was because I didn't get the steps.

Heh I wonder what would have happened if I said, "Sorry babe, you're just too sexy.But boo you know I can't help it, you know what I wanna do, oh girl."

If she had actually noticed what was going on I don't know how I would have handled the situation.
I admit I stare at my teachers chest too, but I must be good at it because they don't notice.

Soon you'll get the girls fighting over you to dance with them. Other guys will wimp out and take a seat while you're showing your moves on the dance floor. I always ask if there are other ways to dance cause I get bored doing the same thing over and over.

It might be my calling because I've never been so excited to attend a class like this before.
 

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just found out that my school has an argentine tango club and a ballroom dance club. argentine tango sounds real sexy
 

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Sounds like the same kind of confidence boost you get from Martial Arts. I've been thinking about learning to dance as well since at least it's something I can use when I go out, which I do quite often.
 

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K.Pez said:
just found out that my school has an argentine tango club and a ballroom dance club. argentine tango sounds real sexy
It is sexy but VERY hard to dance to because it's slow and doesn't have the tango rhythm. I like it because you get really close to your partner and can improvise by using other dance steps.
 

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Tango is a sexy dance. So far my Social Dance class has had two sessions on it.

Bah now my biggest problem is that there are too many dances that I want to get good at. So far I enjoy; Salsa, Tango, Waltz and Swing. I think I'm going to primarily focus on Salsa since it's the most popular. Next semester I'm probably going to end up doing Salsa 4 times a week. If I can take 2 Salsa classes I'd end up doing it 6 times a week. I'll be a pro in no time.
 

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Maxtro said:
lol Salsa club was crazy tonight.

For most of the night everything was going fine. Towards the end of the class I get paired with a really sex girl whom I actually danced with earlier in the night. She's a Persian type girl who's got great tits and her dress did a great job of exposing her cleavage.

So I'm doing some basic dance steps with her in closed position and little Maxtro starts to get excited. I try to focus on the steps and only look at her face but it just wasn't working. At about 50% I know that I'm in trouble and I tell her that I have to use the bathroom and I take off running.

I take a few minutes to breath, wash my face. Once I feel that I'm back in control I go back out to her. I do my best to not look at her boobs. About two minutes into it I know that it's hopeless. I apologize to her and we just start talking. She thinks the reasons I'm not dancing with her was because I didn't get the steps.

Heh I wonder what would have happened if I said, "Sorry babe, you're just too sexy.But boo you know I can't help it, you know what I wanna do, oh girl."

If she had actually noticed what was going on I don't know how I would have handled the situation.

This is precisely why I haven't forced myself to learn to dance yet, despite having a classical music background. Ah well, might as well do it with strangers... no pain no gain.
 

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LOL fear of getting a boner shouldn't prevent you from taking a dance class, if that was what you meant.

I've been dancing with girls for about 7 months and that time was the only occasion where I lost control. Though I don't think it will be the last :p
 

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As someone that has been doing ballroom on a competition team at school for over 3 years now...I will say that yes, its an amazing oppurtunity to meet women, and you do get a really nice confidence boost if you are able to dance in most social situations and not suck at it. Personally I love it and would recommend it to anyone. Plus my partner is super-sexy.

I've been at party situations where music is playing and many girls are dancing, and Im one of the only guys with the balls to actually go up there and dance while most of the other guys are just sitting on the sidelines. Drunk party dancing is not the same as ballroom dancing, but you can easily just make **** up :cool:

Salsa is also one of my favorite dances. Its great.

Just don't expect it to be the end-all be-all when it comes to attracting woman. Just because you can dance doesn't mean a woman will be attracted to you.

Just found out that my school has an argentine tango club and a ballroom dance club. argentine tango sounds real sexy
Argentine tango is one I still have never done. I know that its not like typical tango...doesnt have the normal tango rhythm at all. In fact I believe the lead is supposed to make his own rhythm, and the follow has to TRULY follow that. Interesting stuff. But I would not start with that. Stick with Salsa! While you're at it you might as well learn Merengue too. They will often play it at Salsa-clubs and its super easy.
 

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Bumping with my current status.

I'm actually really enjoying it now that they're teaching me more techniques. Now they're teaching me some choreography for a huge dance show extravaganza in the form of swing.

I've been committed to this and going almost everyday. I love it. I get to socialize and I always make my partner smile with my happy mood. It's contagious and I get this aura once I leave the studio. Part of me thinks I'm blessed with attractive and energetic teachers.

I've tried fitting in a fraternity, tried socializing in bars, been to parties and social events, but nothing has made me more enjoy life than this. I can definitely see myself change not only in dancing, but at work and around others outside the studio.

Stop me if I'm bragging too much. I need to get it out there.
 

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I just got back from the "class party" which is a huge mixer that all the different classes attend together.

In all honesty I didn't enjoy it. Even though I danced with all the girls I wanted to I felt bad dancing with a girl who just recently danced with a guy who was skilled. On several occasions I actually had girl walk away from me to be with a more skilled guy.

So today's event was an exercise at breaking my confidence. It also felt pretty bad when the girls I'm interested in leave me to talk to somebody else. I ended up leaving early because I felt like I was wasting my time.
 

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Maxtro said:
I just got back from the "class party" which is a huge mixer that all the different classes attend together.

In all honesty I didn't enjoy it. Even though I danced with all the girls I wanted to I felt bad dancing with a girl who just recently danced with a guy who was skilled. On several occasions I actually had girl walk away from me to be with a more skilled guy.

So today's event was an exercise at breaking my confidence. It also felt pretty bad when the girls I'm interested in leave me to talk to somebody else. I ended up leaving early because I felt like I was wasting my time.
She's a *****. Move on and find someone more your level. I've danced with women of all levels. It's difficult I know, but try to make it fun.

I always pretend she's the teacher and I learn a few things from her. I mean isn't that why you're there in the first place?

Everyone screws up, even the experts I've seen mess up.

BTW tonight's party was EPIC. There was a group class then a guest party, so there were a ton of people there. I talked with my teachers and got put onto the list for a dance demonstration. It was nerve racking but it really helped my confidence for the rest of the night.

I even inspired one of the guys to do the same, he was in the same position as I was. It feels good to know that I'm not alone. As I've said before, the ladies told me that they liked my energy and at one point they were fighting over me on who was gonna dance with me.

That being said, you need to keep up with it. ALWAYS offer a dance and make it fun for her when she accepts. Keep working it. You won't see results overnight, and I'm proof of this.
 

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She's a *****. Move on and find someone more your level. I've danced with women of all levels. It's difficult I know, but try to make it fun.
It's happened with more than just one girl. Also these girls are "my level." The problem with couples dance is that the guys ability is much more important than the girls. As long as the girl doesn't break the rhythm the guy can do whatever moves he wants. But if the guy screws up, the whole thing falls apart.

That's why I'm going to take another Salsa class next semester instead of doing another Social Dance. As much as I want to get better at the Swing, Waltz and Tango. I rather be good at one then lousy at several.
 

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Thanks real2,

When ever I'm dancing I always have a big grin on. It's hard not to when I'm having fun. Pretending I know what I'm doing is the hard part. I know that I"m going to figure it out. I've only been doing Salsa for 6-months and the social dances for about 4. I just need more practice.

The kick in the balls does hurt. I try not to let it bother me but it does. It hurts more when I actually know the girl. It's probably going to keep happening till I get better.
 

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Dancing classes is an awesome idea I thought of that a few months ago and will sign up in late spring or early summer. Maxtro don't think that gettting rejected hurts your confidence think of it as makeing you more able to deal with rejection and better able to brush it off which will cause your confidence to increase .
 

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Everyday is an improvement. Last night was kinda bad cause I was stuck with some new women that weren't as experienced on their feet and I ended up teaching one of them which was a bummer.

Now I can see why women hate dancing with a guy who doesn't know how to move. It ruins the experience.
 

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I've been behind on my updates. I finally get a chance to sit down and write out my experiences since my last post.

A few nights ago, I had the BEST NIGHT I’ve ever had. I totally dominated my choreography and got some stylish pointers to really make my routine stand out above the others. I also picked up a few tips from another instructor:

"Imagine you are a Greek god (in my case I chose rock star), and when you’re standing in front of your partner, there are girls as far as the eye can see surrounding you both. However, you ignore them all since you only have eyes for her. "

"Keep your posture up as if you have a string holding you up, shoulders back and chest out. Hold your center as you’re dancing."

I noticed a difference right away, not only in how my steps went, but also without realizing it till later that I was holding her much closer. I try to keep myself from becoming attached to her. It’s all in good fun. I love the hugs when I enter and leave the studio. I love hearing my name from the attractive dancers. My conversation skills get better everyday. I improve all the time.

Honestly, I don’t know how I lived without this source of energy. It’s all I think about everyday and night.

More updates later when I get to do some of the special dance parties during May/June
 

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Yeah, I joined a dance club recently...I actually came in 5 lessons late, so I REALLY didn't know what I was doing. But it was fun.

However I had the same problem as someone else, and that is an obvious stiffness in the pants after a few girls. I wasn't even thinking about anything, it was just feeling their hair on the back of my hand and holding them and stuff. I have no control...

I think one girl noticed because I stepped back and pulled on my pants, and she smiled. Kind of embarrassing.
 

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Darth said:
Yeah, I joined a dance club recently...I actually came in 5 lessons late, so I REALLY didn't know what I was doing. But it was fun.

However I had the same problem as someone else, and that is an obvious stiffness in the pants after a few girls. I wasn't even thinking about anything, it was just feeling their hair on the back of my hand and holding them and stuff. I have no control...

I think one girl noticed because I stepped back and pulled on my pants, and she smiled. Kind of embarrassing.
Don't be ashamed of your manhood. They should take it as a compliment. If you're worried about that happening, squeeze one out before going.
 

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here's the thing - any kind of activty that is out of your comfort zone will give you confidence

make a to do list of all the sht you want to learn how to do - instruments you want to play, sports you want to learn, martial arts, places you wanna visit, accolades you want for yourself, etc. for the rest of your life, go through that list and watch yourself transform.

IE since January, I've taken up martial arts, currently learning to play bass guitar, learned how to play drums like Chip Ritter, explored NY, eaten at a ton of upscale restaurants I wanted to try, passed licensing exams for my career, hit up some of the more exclusive clubs in LA/Hollywood, finished up my second to last semester of grad school, and it's only May. Contrast this to the guys who have been doing the same sht for the past 6 months. IE some of my friends have been stuck in the same old routine, same crappy job they don't like, never challenging themselves, never growing. And then when we hit the clubs, they expect to come across attractive to females and have sht to talk about

When you're high on life because you've just learned something new or conquered some challenge - you're naturally attractive. Girls realize you're the type of guy who can handle his own. Guys respect you for it - some hate on you for it. And in conversation you never run out of sht to talk about because you're always doing something new. Make it a fvckin habit to push yourself to do the stuff that interests you but is in the unfamiliar

There's a PUA called Halffull who calls the process of getting outside your comfort zone, developing your inner man. As opposed to developing your inner btch, which is where the guy who never steps outside his comfort zone will always be at
 

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ready123 said:
here's the thing - any kind of activty that is out of your comfort zone will give you confidence

make a to do list of all the sht you want to learn how to do - instruments you want to play, sports you want to learn, martial arts, places you wanna visit, accolades you want for yourself, etc. for the rest of your life, go through that list and watch yourself transform.

IE since January, I've taken up martial arts, currently learning to play bass guitar, learned how to play drums like Chip Ritter, explored NY, eaten at a ton of upscale restaurants I wanted to try, passed licensing exams for my career, hit up some of the more exclusive clubs in LA/Hollywood, finished up my second to last semester of grad school, and it's only May. Contrast this to the guys who have been doing the same sht for the past 6 months. IE some of my friends have been stuck in the same old routine, same crappy job they don't like, never challenging themselves, never growing. And then when we hit the clubs, they expect to come across attractive to females and have sht to talk about

When you're high on life because you've just learned something new or conquered some challenge - you're naturally attractive. Girls realize you're the type of guy who can handle his own. Guys respect you for it - some hate on you for it. And in conversation you never run out of sht to talk about because you're always doing something new. Make it a fvckin habit to push yourself to do the stuff that interests you but is in the unfamiliar

There's a PUA called Halffull who calls the process of getting outside your comfort zone, developing your inner man. As opposed to developing your inner btch, which is where the guy who never steps outside his comfort zone will always be at
I agree, I'm starting to do way more outdoor activities. Normally I would just sit and browse the web for hours on end. I'm also noticing myself losing weight, which makes me feel better. I'm glad I was able to change my life at an early stage rather than wishing I still had my youth.

My instructor also noticed me with an improved attitude. The first day, I was quiet and kept to myself. Now I come in and get personal with everyone. I'm also getting better with names. I do come across pitfalls, but I shrug them off and replace them with good experiences when I can.

Also remember, if you do the same boring routines, you won't have any interesting stories to say. You have plenty of time to rest and do the same routines when you're old and retired.
 
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