Melinda I personally like tighter clothes to the body for a few reasons, aside from not getting caught up in my partners arms (which can get crazy…lol), etc…sometimes it’s distracting when people are watching too, like you mentioned.

I do like wide legged pants if I’m social dancing, or even sometimes leggings with my boots, which still show lines. My tops are usually tighter to the body and less crop top, slouchy tees. Don’t get me wrong…I love those tops, but not for dancing. 😊A sheer overlay might be a cool option but less layers for me, the better! Dancing can make you hot! Haha

CHRISTOPHER O'CONNOR yes!!!

First, I’m so sorry you had the experiences of the dance snobs - I’m SO HAPPY they didn’t keep you from dancing!

Second, yes…everything you said. We try, at our Thursday dances, to have all of our more experienced dancers dance with our newbies! It creates a more welcoming environment for everyone and we want to think that happens everyone but we know that’s not always the case.

Thank you for asking the wallflowers to dance in the room…you don’t know how much it might change their life ❤️

Hey Noe…not being able to video is a bummer!!! Luckily those dances you mentioned are all pretty standard, aside from teachers teaching it slightly different. One thing that might help is taking your own notes after class in your own words. That makes you recall what you did and it’s another way for you to remember what you did in class!! I would urge you to go to dances!! Even if you don’t dance but one or two dances, watching other people dance is also helpful! I will say, some of my best dances have been with beginners who just did the basics!! I know it can be intimidating but you’ve got this!! Happy dancing! 😊❤️

Haha love it! Tom Ramon which Latin dance is your favorite?

April, yes!!! The 80s had some of the BEST music!!!!

The 80s were AWESOME!!! Tons of different styles that you can dance to all the songs!! Did you have a go-to song, April?! 🎶

Yes! CHRISTOPHER O'CONNOR! Another Bolero lover! It's an underrated dance, that more people should learn 💗Jitterbug is a great dance too! I teach it to a lot of my couples going to weddings (along with Rumba) so they have something to do to fast, medium and slow songs. It is a fun social dance for sure.Latin music can be awesome, as long as they're not 8 minutes long 😜But they're always full of energy and fun. Thanks for sharing!!

Well that's fun! I've never heard that, but I love that music. Cajun music definitely was played at our Mardi Gras event, but it was more background music and not socially danced to. American Standard - very nice 😀Thanks for sharing, Melinda!

Carroll Wilcox - love it! I haven't done much Lindy or Shag but they're definitely fun to watch!! Dance on my friend!

Hey there Dennis…I’m sorry you’re disappointed in my response to Andy.

I think he made some valid points when it comes to more of a social setting and, there are some cases of having to follow the follower. You’ll hear Brian joke sometimes that the leader thinks he’s the leader but really he’s following the follower…in that, sometimes what we try to do as the leader doesn’t always work, but we ebb and flow with our partner. That’s also more for someone who goes out and social dances with random people and doesn’t have a full time partner, like you!

Im still sticking to the importance of connection for you and your wife. That, along with her knowing her own footwork and not anticipating your moments is my recommendation. Megan and I just made a video about 3 keys for followers, when it comes out…hopefully it will help with the situation!!