Dancing

[biased]

So,
What're your thoughts on this bizarre social ritual? ;D Do you dance? If so, in what sort of areas and where did you learn to?

[bikerscars]

stiff as a board when in public

not bad when alone

[INTJohn]

I dance to only one style of music........I prefer kick ass but slower, bump and grind; down & dirty, "fuck on the dance floor" Blues.

.........generally in little romantic out of the way places & Blues joints where one doesn't have to worry about freeking out the "Establishment".

INTJohn

[Rei]

I love dancing. *I took a bit of jazz when I was a kid, a bit of hip hop. *I also learned a tad of ballroom couple of years ago, just because.

I remember loving school dances when I was in highschool. *It's one of those opportunities to shock people. *Because I'm usually so reserved and serious, they're completely *:o when they see me dancing. *(maybe not in a good way, but what the heck, they won't remember the next day) *:P

I still occasionally go to clubs and such with friends. * ;D *It's a better way to let loose than getting piss drunk. * *:thumbsup:

[TeleportThis]

I know how to swing dance and love doing it. I don't do it often enough, really. I like dancing like this when everybody knows what they are actually doing.

As for dancing at clubs or something of that sort, well, I have to let myself get pretty wasted before that happens. Which has happened, twice, I think...and I had fun.

My roommate and best friend are complete dorks together and we have had "dance parties" every week or so during our three years living together. This consists of her putting on music and us dancing around the place until we get tired and go back to our studying. When we still lived in the dorms we were a little more into it and had names for our "moves" and choreographed a dance to a mix we made. Like I said, we are complete dorks.

[anul]

I'm terrified of dancing in public. I have a case of the whitey and I'm just too white and jerky. It would be easier for me to give a speech to a club instead of dancing in a club. I can dance like Rerun from What's Happening? occasionally in public if the right song plays.

[rwyatt365]

I haven't danced in decades! I used to be a regular at clubs in the '80s but not any more. :'(

[Ian]

Don't dance - and never have done because I don't see the point of it. Just don't understand it.

[Firebert]

You can dance if you want to...you can leave your friends behind...

Personally, it's very awkward for me to just start dancing in a 'club' situation. I do know how to swing dance though, and love being able to show off when the opportunity presents itself.

[Frank]

My heart wont let my feet do what they should do, I wont dance, can't make me.
--Sinatra

[Max T]

Like Frank (Sinatra!), I don't dance.
The 'window of opportunity' between being too sober and not in the mood and too drunk and uncoordinated is too narrow for me to even try.

[Jezebel]

I'm extremely clumsy and awkward with controlling my body so I don't dance at all. But I'm absolutely fascinated by people who can do it and sometimes enjoy watching others dance (I mean like on tv or in videos, I don't hang out places where people typically dance...).

[Harman]

What is dancing? :-?

[Evalind]

So far I'm the only one who's marked "Bodily-Kinesthetic" on the Gardner poll (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.), though I know not many have voted.

I am a relatively competent dancer, and am comfortable learning different types of dance. I'm taking Belly Dance lessons right now actually. Tonight was the third class. I'm probably in the top third as far as skill level right now.

[phoenix]

So far I'm the only one who's marked "Bodily-Kinesthetic" on the Gardner poll (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.), though I know not many have voted.

I am a relatively competent dancer, and am comfortable learning different types of dance. I'm taking Belly Dance lessons right now actually. Tonight was the third class. I'm probably in the top third as far as skill level right now.

Yay Evalind! Another INTJ dancer...

My childhood was centered around becoming a professional ballerina. However, puberty hit and my body betrayed me! Now I do mainly medieval/renaissance dance reconstruction as well as dabbling in belly dance.

[jellosubmarine]

You have my respect! I took a lot of theatre courses in college and we all had masks to hide behind except the dancers who only had themselves. I loved the way they adjusted their dance outfits to who they are. Not too many other people are as self aware and composed as dancers. I hope it brings you happiness.

[Alchtu]

I can't stand dancing at all - I particularly hate going to the type of dances associated with loud music where you can't even think let alone talk

[aexis]

I tend not to dance given the option, but I'm fairly proficient at dancing to more upbeat genres like DnB and Trance. When I actually DO dance, I really let go.

[TheLastMohican]

I do not dance. I consider dancing in pairs pointless and dull.

I do have an appreciation for other more modern dancing, though. I like watching Michael Jackson moonwalking and Hok breakdancing. I find popping and robot dancing fascinating.

I might like to learn to do those some time, just to see if I could.

[ethsar46]

I dont mind dancing, though i dont do it as much as i used too when i do go out (then again i dont go out as much anymore either). My 2 friends i usually go out are big dancers and have pretty much no shame on the dance floor unlike me, lol.

I didnt really do it until i was about 18, the legal drinking age here and i started going out to pubs/clubs/bars/raves/etc with some of more Extroverted friends.

[Uytuun]

Huh, didn't we have this one already?

It's out of character, but I love to dance, I would say I'm rather good at it. I'll dance to anything, but - in character - I pefer to dance solo. My brother once commented that when I dance, it has an esoteric/trancey feel to it (he ment it as an insult). Woohoo. I also love singing. People always think it's weird for an introvert to really let go on the dancefloor, to be the first one on it and the last one to go home...I don't think so, dancing allows you to be in your own world while at the same time enjoying the company of other dancers and the combined S/N qualities of music and dance. It's a healing thing for me.

[pallasathena]

I love watching it and I loved doing it. I haven't danced in ages. I'd like to learn ballroom dance because it looks so elegant.

[ElstonGunn]

If I'm ever in a situation where I don't have a good excuse to get out of dancing (well, aside from "it's a really stupid activity"), I will not hesitate to tear my own legs off.

[vaguely dissatisfied]

Dancing is like sex. It's a place you can go where you don't have to think....you can just let your body take you wherever it wants. It's very freeing, primal, and totally physically based. It's an escape from the never-ending thoughts of the INTJ.

I'd love to take ballroom dancing, but I don't know if I have the balls to do it. I know....lame.

[bebegirl]

I love to dance now, but in my 20's I was totally feaked out about dancing and would almost NEVER do it (except slow dancing which is easy to hide in)...now sometimes when we dance people look at us and its is very fun...my husband is a very good dancer and actually looks good doing his "moves"...too bad it is so hard for me to stay up late and go clubbing (plus I am probably too old...sigh)

[ElstonGunn]

Dancing is like sex. It's a place you can go where you don't have to think....you can just let your body take you wherever it wants. It's very freeing, primal, and totally physically based. It's an escape from the never-ending thoughts of the INTJ.

Okay, so that covers its downsides.... ;)

[escapist11]

I can't dance...around people.
If someone teaches me how to dance, I look a fool.

BUT
If I'm alone in my room, I turn the music up, and VIOLA!!! I can dance!!!

[Serket]

I don't dance if I can help it. Organised dancing with set steps or movements that are learnt I'm ok with, because there are rules and I know what I'm supposed to do and what to expect of the other people around me. Just giggling on the spot to the beat is pointless. I also feel like a dork doing it in public, feels like I am just doing the same thing over and over. Also I'm not a big fan of touching, especially the awkward touching when the other person isn't confident about the correct level of contact. Nothing worse than people who do superficial touching, like fake hugging or barely touching dancing...yuk!

[qwerty]

You can dance if you want to...you can leave your friends behind...

^^ Nice :D

On the floor of Tokyo
Or down in London town to go, go
With the record selection
With the mirror reflection
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I've been told that dancing is just about 'feeling' the rhythm and doing what comes naturally. You just need to find a way to stop thinking about what your doing and not care what people think.

[ElstonGunn]

I've been told that dancing is just about 'feeling' the rhythm and doing what comes naturally. You just need to find a way to stop thinking about what your doing and not care what people think.

You could say the same thing about pounding ten-penny nails into your own foot, but that wouldn't make it seem like a more enjoyable or less-dumb idea to me. :thumbsup:

[qwerty]

Well I guess being a goof and jumping around would release Endorphins, so I don't think it would be as bad as nailing your foot.

Then again, I could be wrong :)

[vaguely dissatisfied]

Originally Posted by qwerty
I've been told that dancing is just about 'feeling' the rhythm and doing what comes naturally. You just need to find a way to stop thinking about what your doing and not care what people think.

You could say the same thing about pounding ten-penny nails into your own foot, but that wouldn't make it seem like a more enjoyable or less-dumb idea to me. :thumbsup:
You could say this about sex as well.

[ElstonGunn]

Well I guess being a goof and jumping around would release Endorphins, so I don't think it would be as bad as nailing your foot.

Then again, I could be wrong :)

Wouldn't slave labor also release endorphins? The only difference is that I'd rather be a slave than a dancer. ;)

You could say this about sex as well.

You could say it about a lot of things. I'm just going to say that I hate dancing, and no one will ever be able to get me to do it, under any circumstance-- feel free to even put a gun to my head. I don't mind if other people do it, it just bothers me when they're pushy about it, or when they think that they're somehow better because they do something that I think is useless and annoying.

Come to think of it, it's the same basic argument that a lot people make when it comes to religion and such: "Go for it if you want to, but I think you're wrong, so it's amazingly annoying when you try to get me involved with it."


Wow, I think I might have gotten a little too carried with this, even for an INTJ. :)

[vaguely dissatisfied]

Wouldn't slave labor also release endorphins? The only difference is that I'd rather be a slave than a dancer. ;)



You could say it about a lot of things. I'm just going to say that I hate dancing, and no one will ever be able to get me to do it, under any circumstance-- feel free to even put a gun to my head. I don't mind if other people do it, it just bothers me when they're pushy about it, or when they think that they're somehow better because they do something that I think is useless and annoying.

Come to think of it, it's the same basic argument that a lot people make when it comes to religion and such: "Go for it if you want to, but I think you're wrong, so it's amazingly annoying when you try to get me involved with it."


Wow, I think I might have gotten a little too carried with this, even for an INTJ. :)
Perhaps there was an unknown issue for you with this whole dance thing? You should definately NOT partake in any ritual, act, or socially constructed rite if you don't want to and no one should try to push you into it.

My ESFJ offered to take ballroom dancing with me, but I know he'd be miserable doing it so I turned him down. I wouldn't want to force someone to do something they don't like just because I like it.

[soundchaser]

I don't have much problem with the physical aspect of dancing, and I've got no problem with rhythm. However, the act of dancing just FEELS moronic, and it's impossible for me to rationalize. Hence I generally only dance when inebriated.

[bluenote]

I’m from a small island in the Caribbean and it’s said that dancing is in our blood so I just love to dance. I’m really good at catching on and imitating moves so just about any type of music or dance appeals to me. I definitely have rhythm and I do leave people wondering if I’m the same reserved quiet person when I’m on a dance floor. It’s like Clark Kent/Superman transformation; you just can’t believe it’s the same person.

[sriv]

I dont dance. I have no need for nonsense movements. Stop trying to get me to conform.

[suzyk]

I dance when I'm extremely happy, and if I'm in the house alone with some fun music on and I'm doing a chore. I'd definitely dance if my parents ever got me a cat.

DDR is hella fun, but dancing in public looks quite stupid to me, and since we were forced to dance for our dance unit in the 8th grade, I would never do dancing as a hobby. Ever.

[Uytuun]

I do leave people wondering if I’m the same reserved quiet person when I’m on a dance floor. It’s like Clark Kent/Superman transformation; you just can’t believe it’s the same person

Yeah, it's fun to see their faces.

[JMX]

I didn't like dancing when I was younger, but as I have gotten older I have come to enjoy it. It's fun and romantic to spend an evening listening to the music and dancing with my lady.

[cal]

So,
What're your thoughts on this bizarre social ritual? ;D Do you dance? If so, in what sort of areas and where did you learn to?

My wife once said to me that if I loved her, I'd go dancing with her. I told her that if she loved me, she wouldn't ask me to go dancing. She hasn't asked since.

[Uberfuhrer]

Dancing is like sex. It's a place you can go where you don't have to think....you can just let your body take you wherever it wants. It's very freeing, primal, and totally physically based. It's an escape from the never-ending thoughts of the INTJ.

Now what self-respecting INTJ would want to participate in any kind of activity that escapes thought? :suspicious:

As for dancing, I do occasionally become animated and jump around, although I'd hardly call it dancing.

[asongforgrace]

I've only recently become comfortable enough with myself to be able to let go enough to dance; but even then, I'll only dance to music I know (so I know what's coming next in the song, where the ups and doesn are), and it's usually of the slightly-odd and singular sort, nothing's more uncomfortable for me than being up close and too personal with someone else on the d-floor.

[antisocial one]

Dancing NO way.

[Tenacious B]

I don't think I've every actually danced.

[TehBeefah]

I'm a horrible dancer. Even though I am very musically inclined, I have zero rhythm. Zero.

[lordrrr]

I like to dance a lot but not in public lol. I am very very very good at doing the robot though.

[mono]

so what if you are at a rave/club? You sit all night against the bar watching other people having fun?

[selimut]

i was born with two left feet.

[edalz]

I went out to a dance club for the first time last night and, except for the awful music and cigarette smoke, it was fun. I love to dance, but I look silly and only do it if there are enough other people dancing so that the focus is not on me. I dance around to my stereo every morning as I'm getting ready for class; it helps me wake up.

[sriv]

"Almost nobody dances sober, unless they happen to be insane."
-H. P. Lovecraft

[fuzein]

I love to feel the beat and "dance" to it. I love the free feeling! I would consider myself more of a living room dancer than anything else--too afraid to really dance in public where people could watch me and possibly make a poor judgment about my character. :)

I always feel awkward at family weddings because I do not like to dance and am always the loner at the table. Although, I really do love watching other people dance. Nothing beats seeing the pure free emotion coming from a person really into the music. I love to think of their experience and analyze how it impacts their life.


btw...has anyone seen So You Think You Can Dance? I love that show!

[TheLastMohican]

btw...has anyone seen So You Think You Can Dance? I love that show!

I have seen Hok on that show. He is uber-awesome.

[lordrrr]

I love to feel the beat and "dance" to it. I love the free feeling! I would consider myself more of a living room dancer than anything else--too afraid to really dance in public where people could watch me and possibly make a poor judgment about my character. :)

I always feel awkward at family weddings because I do not like to dance and am always the loner at the table. Although, I really do love watching other people dance. Nothing beats seeing the pure free emotion coming from a person really into the music. I love to think of their experience and analyze how it impacts their life.


btw...has anyone seen So You Think You Can Dance? I love that show!

Watching people dance bores me to death. I'd much rather dance.

[Haphazard]

"Almost nobody dances sober, unless they happen to be insane."
-H. P. Lovecraft

Then give me a straightjacket and throw me in the loony bin.

I love to dance. I go to school dances, but I go there to actually dance, I like the loud music and the beat and the color -- I never go for socializing. It's less socialization and more of a work out.

The trick is to stop caring what other people think. I'm already at the bottom rung of the social ladder, so even what I do in public doesn't matter. I can get away with whatever I want. And I actually have gotten compliments that I'm a good dancer, too, lol. Dances are great.

[Taberculosis]

I hate dancing at clubs and bars

Sweaty people getting all up in your space and stepping on your toes.
Girls dressed like skanks (then getting offended when someone grabs their ass)
Drunken one night stands that stupid girls get upset about it ("I thought he really liked me")

I do enjoy ballet. I don't consider it art. Nor do I believe it's an expression of "feeling." No. It feels good to get up off your ass and be super flexible and have people admire you for being really skinny.

[lordrrr]

Then give me a straightjacket and throw me in the loony bin.

I love to dance. I go to school dances, but I go there to actually dance, I like the loud music and the beat and the color -- I never go for socializing. It's less socialization and more of a work out.

The trick is to stop caring what other people think. I'm already at the bottom rung of the social ladder, so even what I do in public doesn't matter. I can get away with whatever I want. And I actually have gotten compliments that I'm a good dancer, too, lol. Dances are great.

Whaoh you're awesome. I could never bring myself to go to a school dance. I don't even think I'll go to the prom!

Mainly, it's a priorities issue. I too am at the bottom of the social ladder and don't give a crap what others think of me, but I don't enjoy dancing the way you seem to. I'd rather be doing something productive, like playing video games, doing homework, or hanging out with my REAL friends.

[Richard0612]

Whaoh you're awesome. I could never bring myself to go to a school dance. I don't even think I'll go to the prom!


I agree, 'proms' are completely pointless. I'd rather be doing pretty much anything else!

[catd]

LOVE to dance. I am usually the first one on the dance floor and the last leave. I can dance all night long.





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Watching people dance bores me to death. I'd much rather dance.

Too funny! Watching people do anything bores me to death - I'd much rather be the one doing it.

[changos]

There was a time when I could dance and I enjoyed it... Those times are over... I just... no. But, really........ no. For get it... :) I just don't aymore.

[Monte314]

I haven't really ever seen much sense in dancing myself, but I do know that my wife likes it when we dance at weddings and the like. So that means I'm all for it.

[ShaiGar]

I learnt to dance classically when I was in year 3. I ballroom, and I'm a great latin dancer. I have not had much practice when it comes to latin dancing but the moves are all so easy, and it's all about passion, which I have.

I refuse to do the seizure "dancing" of an epileptic who has just discovered ekkies.

[Genuine]

I can't dance... but I enjoy others make a fool out of themselves by doing weird body movements. Very entertaining.

[niffer]

I love dancing! As a matter of fact, I just got back from 5 hours straight of it the other night. When the music is loud and pumping, I just let my body get into it and I never have to stop. Some stiffies go all wtf when they see me, since I tend to block out all of my surroundings (unless of course I'm dancing with someone else), but they have to admit I'm very good. I dance alone, in public, everywhere. I've never taken lessons, but I am thinking of taking ballroom one day.

If my dancing was taken away from me,

I would

die.

Yes, I think I like it better in public get-togethers. Last night it was in a room of over a thousand people, not a school dance but still all people aged 13-19. It's amazing, going up to random people and dancing with them and then leaving them and never having to think about them again. I mean, I did strike up some conversation with them just to break the ice, all nice people. It was a blast. Here, excerpt from my lastest blog post describing the night. I really loaded up my extro-meter there, hehe.

"...
really, in those 30 minutes you showed me what it truly means to dance
who knew that somewhere in the depths of a lighted platform, where girls' leg muscles strain on lifted heels, hopping, a pulsating mass of human flesh shifting
bodies sliding against one another, the sweat of those surrounding impeding your barriers
the scents of a thousand body sprays and perfumes creating a hormonal medley of teenage lust, the smell of mock-sex in the air
the all-encompassing heat
we stood together, our own sweat dripping from our jawlines, flicking wet strands of hair from our faces
moving to the endless beat, as one
the cold water from afar showering our cheeks
the grins, the hollering
my face buried in your neck, your hand on my thigh
what does it mean to grow up? or to be forever young?
is this what you showed me tonight?
it may have all just been a dream.
..."

[Antares]

I don't like my school dances; the slow songs involve a boy and a girl wrapped in each other's arms and swaying a little. How's that even dancing? A make-out fest would be more accurate. The fast songs involve mostly girls shaking their bodies like they're having spasms and seizures. It's just scary, or I may be overly critical of popular culture.

[ShaiGar]

I don't like my school dances; the slow songs involve a boy and a girl wrapped in each other's arms and swaying a little. How's that even dancing? A make-out fest would be more accurate. The fast songs involve mostly girls shaking their bodies like they're having spasms and seizures. It's just scary, or I may be overly critical of popular culture.
You are not being overly critical. That's the kind of dancing popular these days because young people are too lazy to learn how to dance. Slow dances should be intricate, fast dances should be passionate. Dancing shows off your skill in bed, for these retards to just shake themselves is indicative of their inability to truly use their bodies.

[punkyplatypus]

I can do a little dancing alone while doing chores or in the car. Sometimes when I like a girl enough, I can get myself to slow dance with her. The only dance I can say that do well is the chicken dance. Other than that, I don't do dancing. When someone drags me to a party or club or wedding, I'd rather sit on the side and watch. When dragged on to the dance floor, my shoes turn to lead and I sweat out any liquid I have in my body. I'll shake my butt for half a song, and then I'm right back to the bar. Enough drinks and I use the excuse that I'm too drunk to walk much less dance.

[Serket]

My best friend has promised to make me a fancy ball gown dress for our friends 21st next year, if I teach everyone we know how to waltz, samba etc for the party. SOunds like a deal to me!

[PRBori]

I dance, not in public do... In my whole life I went to clubs for a period totalling maybe 2 months... I hated the athmosphere, hated the smell of cigarrette or cigar, hated the alcohol smell from people, and most importantly hated men who were touchy....

Outside of that I love dancing at home on my own, or dancing for my men.

I dance salsa to some extend, although I will need to practice more, merengue, Techno, R&B, Lambada, reguetton, arabic music, and belly dancing but of course can use a little more practice.. I'm actually considering a belly dancing class... although I can just as well buy some videos and learn from them in the comfort of my home...

Dancing helps me relax, takes out the stress... I hate going to clubs alone or having a stranger approach me; however, I would go out with my men and may dance with people he knows but that's a maybe... I rather dance with him only..

[TheLastMohican]

I don't like my school dances; the slow songs involve a boy and a girl wrapped in each other's arms and swaying a little. How's that even dancing? A make-out fest would be more accurate. The fast songs involve mostly girls shaking their bodies like they're having spasms and seizures. It's just scary, or I may be overly critical of popular culture.

Oh, so true...:laugh:
I think couples' dancing in general is stupid. I only like the artistic kind (breakdancing, popping, etc.). Couples only come into use when they are able to do bigger and better tricks, but dancing just for it's own sake makes no sense. It is meant to be entertaining to watch, not so much to do.

[ShaiGar]

Dancing was meant to be the only time when a man and woman could touch each other (during puritanical English times). It was not meant for visual entertainment.

[Cuivienen]

So,
What're your thoughts on this bizarre social ritual? ;D Do you dance? If so, in what sort of areas and where did you learn to?

When I was fifteen I took a beginners course in ballroom dancing (mostly because a lot of my other yearmates were doing it as well and I was curious), but I really didn`t think I was very good at it and, therefore naturally didn`t like it very much :rolleyes:.
Then, two years later, I was talking to two (male) friends of mine, who had taken some very advanced classes, couldn`t believe I hadn`t liked my beginner`s course and talked me into taking the next course with one of them as a partner (that second time really was more fun).

Apart from that my experiences have been fairly limited. The times I have been to any kind of club or disco can be counted on two hands and then I`m usually sitting at the edge of the room with a few of my friends, making fun of the hip-hoppers dance-moves. I can`t bring myself to dance in that kind of a situation, whenever I tried I`d just feel really embarassed, even though 95% of the others on the dance floor looked like they couldn`t dance any better than I did.

[TheLastMohican]

Dancing was meant to be the only time when a man and woman could touch each other (during puritanical English times). It was not meant for visual entertainment.

And now the times are different. That kind of dancing is obsolete.

[ShaiGar]

And now the times are different. That kind of dancing is obsolete.
That kind of dance might be obsolete.

Slow dances should be intricate, fast dances should be passionate. Dancing shows off your skill in bed, for these retards to just shake themselves is indicative of their inability to truly use their bodies.


This kind is not.

[TheLastMohican]

This kind is not.

I suppose not if that's how you think of it.

But at least for my purposes, only choreogaphed, artistic dancing that is interesting to watch is useful. Like Michael Jackson's videos. :thumbsup:

[cdbrow1]

Don't dance - and never have done because I don't see the point of it. Just don't understand it.

Moved and seconded....

[volk]

Oh sure, dancing is great! I dance mostly lindy hop and salsa, but also go to discos sometimes. It's my way of socializing. I find it a lot easier to start talking to someone on the dance floor than anywhere else.

[searcher]

I dance. But I can't just spontaneously dance in public.

I did ballet for eight years or so and was good at it till it stuffed my back up.
Also did jazz for a couple of years. Currently doing contempary.

I like dancing randomly (but only when no-one is watching)

[ShaiGar]

I suppose not if that's how you think of it.

But at least for my purposes, only choreogaphed, artistic dancing that is interesting to watch is useful. Like Michael Jackson's videos. :thumbsup:

I cannot stand choreographed dancing...
However Micheal Jackson is the only person on earth I like to watch dance who is not an attractive female stripper or a couple.

[niffer]

Ah, I'm terrible with choreography actually. I have to practice for hours and hours on my own in order to memorize a routine, long after everyone else has been able to do it. When I have it down though, I'm good with it.

[SongofSeptember]

I love dancing. On my own, that is. I used to take ballet and a little bit of latin, and that basically gave me the whole rhythm-movement thing. In public, however, I totally freak, and I feel like a friggin robot. I'm always paranoid that other people are watching me.

I haven't got much creativity, so I'm best with choreographed dances. I'm usually the first in a group to memorize the whole routine AND have the passion. :D

[azelismia]

I am a naturally good dancer. when I was little I would watch a ballet on tv and copy the dancers very well. My mom was certain i'd be a ballerina. I also naturally took to jazz dancing. I seem to be able to pick up any type of dance extremely quickly. the problem is that I really don't enjoy dancing in public. I do it for exercise at home.. alone.. with the blinds down. I usually won't admit to it. but I am getting older.. I don't have anything to prove. :)

[volk]

I think tango and salsa are so S/F type dances. They are so sensual, almost too sensual for an intj. It sure is fun, but I personally feel much more at home with swing. Many swing places I go to are crawling with introverts so I feel quite relaxed. When I go to a salsa place I feel like I'm on enemy territory. Also I think that if you know at least one "real" dance (couple dance?) then you have a fair advantage over everyone else on a disco ;).

[Vertigo]

I can dance but like a lot of people I only do it when I'm alone and if I'm sure no one can see my great moves. I don't really do it much because it's not fun unless I'm in a particular mood which I haven't been in some time, like a year or more.

[zoophilia]

I enjoy it. You have to listen to music that has flow. Which is why I think most white people can't dance.

[jesse]

For the life of me, I cannot understand this bizarre social ritual. It gives me no pleasure.