by David Braybrooke

Created on: March 17, 2007   Last Updated: October 07, 2010

Some say, and possibly quite rightly, that one dances the same way that one makes love.  So how smooth and energetic or polished you are on the dance floor may be indicative of other more hidden talents; if you've ever watched Spanish champions dance the tango in a charged, sensual display, you may have a fair idea what this theory is all about.

On a date, the inclusion of dancing can be a great way to share an intimate space with another without any undue pressures being attached. The very closeness of the activity invites an opportunity to sensually experience your date and gain a greater appreciation and knowledge of who they are and what makes them tick.  People are often more inclined to be themselves and express their natural personalities when in close proximity with another.  The smaller physical distance between a couple can actually break down any walls that might exist between their personalities.

As dancing is often an enjoyable pastime that appeals to many, it can also heighten the dating experience by allowing each party to relax and flow into its movements.  It doesn't require that either person be a dancer of a highly professional standard yet a confidence in body movement and a certain innate rhythmic flow certainly add to the dancing being a highlight of the date.  Of course, if you are not so fortunate to possess adequate dancing skills and tend to make a mess of the activity, it may not auger well for the way the date turns out.  But don't despair, all is not loss if you happen to have been born with the proverbial two left feet.  A sparkling sense of humor and developed intelligence can effectively cover over a multitude of dancing related faux pas.  Bad dancing can actually be a source of great mirth and gentle teasing which may actually lighten the overall atmosphere of the date.  A bad situation can be turned to one's best advantage in the right hands.

While it might be true that how you dance might actually make or break a date's outcome, a more important factor to consider is how your date conducts him or herself in any given situation.  Do they tend to be relaxed and trouble-free and do they have the ability to make up for any personal shortcomings that me be in evidence on the dance floor?  Dance away your cares and you might very well dance your way into a long-lasting and enjoyable relationship that may go the distance.  If you genuinely feel good about who you are and display confidence in all your actions, then the level of your dancing abilities may not be much of a factor in the outcome of a date anyway.  Enjoy yourself in any dating situation and others are more likely to as well.

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