There seems to be an endless list of reasons of men not wanting to do Ballroom Dancing. Many men only consider the tough ball games like soccer or golf as sport. Ballroom Dancing is only a social thing, not a tough game, not serious enough for men. The grace and beauty of Ballroom Dancing leads some men to think that Ballroom Dancing is only a feminine sport with no challenges at all. These men simply do not want to deal with ladies.
The use of the common excuse “two left feet” is often heard. Men are afraid to move their bodies to music. Dancing to them is only about shaking up the hips especially in the Ballroom Latin style. Thus, Ballroom Dancing is for sissies.
Still some men think that Ballroom Dancing is only for retirees or senior citizens. It is an oldies’ type of hobby. Or Ballroom Dancing is expensive and time consuming.
The Truth About Ballroom Dancing
There is often not enough knowledge about Ballroom Dancing in terms of the techniques involved. Ballroom Dancing can actually train men to be more masculine and gentlemanly because of the “leader” role in the dance partnership. The leader is like the vase always presenting his lady as if she is a flower.
Ballroom Latin dances like the Jive of Samba can be good aerobics workout. The Ballroom techniques actually help to tone up muscles especially in the core, arm. Professional male dancers are actually quite fit physically. Nobody thinks that they are not masculine or even sissy. Apart from the steps, there is much more to learn about Ballroom Dancing e.g. Use of the body and the joints, the dynamics of the body, balances, gravity, energy, momentum, or even mathematics etc.. These can be as scientific as building a car.
Men have a more square physique. Ladies tend to have more curves. It is therefore impossible for men to shake their hips like ladies because of their physique. Men lead with their bodies and do their part. They do not have to do any feminine moves provided that they execute the required techniques properly.
In reality, no men can hide themselves from the opposite sex. Ballroom Dancing can provide a proper opportunity to know ladies even better and brush up social skills through those dance etiquette. It can also be a great team builder that can be applied to a work environment.
Any sport or hobby can be expensive or affordable, Ballroom Dancing is no different. However, given a budget and a plan, any one can enjoy Ballroom Dancing if there is a commitment.
Ballroom Dancing takes place in some world sporting events. It will be part of the program of the upcoming Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games in December 2009. So it is not too feminine or old-fashioned to take place on an international stage.
Some Great Men Are Once And Still Dancers.
The late Kung Fu star Bruce Lee used to be a Cha-cha champion in his early days long before he took up Kung Fu. The fluidity of his movements due to his dance experience is well reflected in most of his Kung Fu routines. Ballroom Dancing can actually improve flexibility in body movements even in a macho sport.
Prince Mikasa of Japan took up Ballroom Dancing only after he turned 60 years old, and he is still seriously competing in Ballroom Dancing. Given a chauvinistic culture like Japan, a male member of the Royal family certainly woulld not take up a non-masculine sport.
High Hopes On Dancing With The Stars
Men are simply not always brave or confident enough to step out or try new sport. They can be of limit to their own potential. If more men are willing to give Ballroom Dancing a try, they could certainly change the world of Ballroom Dancing today. May be the winners of the hit show Dancing With The Stars can aspire to break this stereotype soon.
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