All about the "Social" part of Dancing
It is a well-known fact that there are a lot of people who start dance to meet people – with an eye towards dating. Does that mean that social dance is all about the sex? Is it all about finding romantic partners, either short or long term? Or is it something else?
A couple is embracing on the dance floor. The follow’s hips are swaying side to side as the lead signals just how to move. The music is deep and strong, pulsing through the dancers’ interpretations of rhythm, lyrics, and melody. The partners are in their own world; oblivious to the many other dancers around them in the dimly-lit and steamy room. Is their dance Sensual, Sexual, or Sexy? Your answer likely has a close tie to your dance background, culture, and comfort level on the dance floor. For example, a Kizomba dancer will have a very different interpretation of these…