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The Dirty Dancing Guide to Romance
Men could learn from the moves of Dirty Dancing's Johnny.
by Renée A. James
So what’s the secret? Arthur Murray? Maybe. But if you’re not ready for the “first lesson is free” route, here’s the big-picture takeaway:
Hold her. Hold her tight, hold her lightly, hold her passionately. Never think your touch is old and unwanted. When you stop holding her, you start missing even the easy steps together.
Let her go. A woman is nothing if not contradictions. She’ll need to take some solo steps, and it will help to know you’re in the wings, cheering her on, watching her make her own moves from time to time.
Dedicate yourself to getting it right. These “man/woman” steps get tough sometimes. When either of you makes a mistake, even a pretty bad one, move on together. Try real hard not to make it again.
Lift her up. When the rest of the world tries to defeat her, remind her through your indefatigable confidence in her that she’s a goddess who can soar above mere mortals.
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1 Kevin Swayze // May 13, 2008 at 6:10 pm
I liked the article gals. Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that my fiance and I are practicing the “Dirty Dancing dance” as our wedding dance. We are even taking lessons at Arthur Murray. BUT what I need help on is on are the types of dances in that final scene. Does anyone know all the “types” of dances? I believe it has: Mambo (basic) with a Mambo promenade, Polka (basic) (i think)…this is where I need help. Can anyone fill me in with the rest OR good resources on how to choreograph the dance? Arthur Murray will get the foundation, but we still need work.
Your help will be much appreciated. Thanks
kevin swayze
2 Amy // Jan 16, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Dancers aren’t made of their technique, but their passion.
3 Brooklyn // Dec 12, 2006 at 8:09 pm
Dancing is the only acceptable public forum for “sex” with strangers! Sex doesn’t have to be vaginal or oral or anal penetration, either. I get more from dancing with ten strangers in one night than with one man in bed all week. A PhD friend of mine once tried to measure various levels of blood hormones associated with arousal and passion, and found that dancing evoked more of these ‘mones and in greater concentration than when two people were having traditional sex. That was enough for me to go out on weekend nights and do the Tango!
4 enoestiog // Aug 18, 2006 at 8:36 am
in the purifying vibrations of love, the couple has arrived when they can dance to intimacy. the silence serenates both ears and their bodies move self-directed in unison. dancing is a gift from the gods: even the spirits that lack rhythm grow into the one set by the loving partner.
5 Monica // Aug 16, 2006 at 2:13 pm
I love dancing as a form of foreplay. If you are out, partying, dancing with someone you are truly “feeling” dancing can definitely lead you straight to the bedroom.
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