It is a pity that for ten girls, according to statistics, there are nine guys. Sadly, nothing has changed over the years. Girls have always been more into dancing than boys. The choreographers put the bill on modern and popular television programs that popularized the dance. But, nevertheless, such propaganda is not enough, cha-cha-cha, is considered for guys, not such a prestigious occupation as football or boxing. Girls often dance alone on the floor, but single dances will not bring good results and winning medals. Girls are looking for young guys for joint activities, although sometimes there is such a situation that a worthy partner, on the contrary, cannot find a suitable partner for himself. But this is most likely an exception to the general rule.

When a girl first comes to a dance class, she worries that everything will work out for her. But, almost everyone who wants to learn the art of dance, which can not be said about the art of choreography with a partner. The main thing is that not every man is able to act as a partner. There are a number of criteria that a future partner must meet.

1. He must ideally fit his partner in height, otherwise it will be awkward to perform choreographic elements. It is especially bad if the partner is shorter than their dance couple - this is considered a completely unacceptable option in the dance world.
2. Years in this case are of incredible importance, if the partner is much older than his partner, he, accordingly, will not be able to spend all the necessary time at rehearsals, and may fail directly during the competition.
3. Among other things, the guy must lead, or rather, be responsible for the dance elements of the couple during the production.

A guy should be able to start a hall, other girls will like it, but at the same time remain faithful to his chosen one. He must feel the music, not be afraid to experiment and be self-confident, and sometimes self-confident. What other qualities should a partner have?

From the foregoing, we can conclude that the right dance partner must meet many criteria. Although finding such a person is not an easy task, there are still several ways to do it.

Ways to find "your" dance partner

1 way: love

In dance, it is important to love and feel your partner, so the ideal option would be if a couple for the dance is a couple for life. If we take into account the statistics, then 90 percent of the point champions are husband and wife, or a guy with a girl. An outsider can never reveal those facets of a woman that no one knows about. Dance is a story that a partner must tell the viewer in a few minutes. A lady should help him in this, but not vice versa.

Such family duets have a number of advantages:

1. The dance will give the partner the opportunity to be around more.
2. A guy can legally be in close contact with a dancing couple.

Now imagine for a moment that you have to wag your hips and hug the unloved guy. Unpleasant, right? Even if you are an excellent actress, the dance will betray this falseness. Therefore, explain to your husband, boyfriend, that dancing is a passion that can return or awaken new feelings, and feel free to go with him to the first workout.

Method 2: help friends

If the beloved was not around, then the dancer needs to stock up on nerves of steel and determination. Do not forget about choreographic etiquette.

Ask all your own friends, maybe one of them, or their relatives, dreamed of dancing.

Important: do not behave assertively, tact is important in such a delicate matter. You should not talk about your dancing merits and say that you yourself will teach everything, remember: a man must be a man, and you do not need a mattress as a partner.

3 way: teacher help

As a rule, girls learn the art of dancing from choreographers. The latter are interested so that the fruit of their labors can perform worthily. Here goes Feedback, the choreographer is interested in his students dancing at competitions and achieving success, as this will be direct advertising for his work for him. Therefore, as soon as the choreographer sees that you are ready to adequately compete with other couples, he himself, without your help, will find the best and most suitable partner for you.

Method 4: Internet resources

We live in modern world, where the expanses of the Internet have replaced paper newspapers. But if a woman over 40 is looking for a partner, it is best to look for a candidate in local newspapers. As a rule, every printed publication has such a column. If a young girl is looking for a partner, it is better to look for him on the pages of online publications. It is enough to enter into any search engine: "I am looking for a partner for dancing." True, if letters-answers begin to come to your request, read them carefully. It often happens that guys are looking for girls not for dancing, but for other, less serious entertainment.

In addition to narrowly dancing, special Internet pages, there are also dancers' forums, where people unite in teams, within which you can start a search and involve thousands of friends in it.

In addition, with this you can make a game within the dance club. For example: "The best dance partner for champion Julia." It would also be a great idea for a local TV show. In this case, the entire city will be involved in the search for a candidate.

For dance professionals, there are international forums that bring together the best dancers in the world. You can also look for a dance partner there, if you are not confused by the language barrier and moving to another country.

5 way: dance hall

You can try to find a partner in the dance hall. Maybe some dance couple is on the verge of breaking up, and the partner wants to find a new couple to practice. So why not give it a try? Maybe everything will turn out perfect for you? However, we advise you not to beat off partners from other girls.

If you still do not want to cause the breakup of a dance couple, you can go in search of a partner in another dance studio. After all, there are probably many more good dance studios in the city.

6 way: advanced training

Each dancer must improve his skills, for this master classes are organized. And where, if not there, can you find a partner for yourself? Moreover, at such events you can personally see how this or that person dances, because you need to choose only the best.

7 way: grow together

The most reliable and at the same time the most unreliable way is to start a dancing career together. So, and often happens, mothers find partners for their children and two little guys go to a dance studio. What is the insecurity here? Partners will grow and develop together, but there is a risk of growth dynamics and mental development. As we know: no children are the same, and what if in 10 years a girl sees that her partner, with whom she has danced all her life, is pulling her not up, but down. In addition, boys with the achievement youthful years begin to skip classes, and thus fail not only themselves and their partner.

The most reliable way is to start a dance career together

The main rule of finding a partner

Now the main rule will sound: do not look for a partner, become a dancer yourself, for whom they will hunt.

Finding a partner takes a lot of effort and energy, and in the end, even if you find the right person, you may simply not have the strength to dance. You can dry up, become like an empty vessel. Why not just hone your skills constantly, grow professionally. In the modern world, there are so many opportunities for implementation:

1. Competitions.
2. Individual sessions.
3. Master classes
4. Lectures on YouTube.

Why not master everything dance styles by working alone. As soon as you yourself become an integral part, and not a half in search of your soul mate, partners and choreographers will immediately begin to contact you. And already here you yourself will begin to choose a suitable candidate for yourself.

Summing up, it is worth noting that dance is worth living and devoting to it all your life. Only such dedication to the cause will bring results. The choice of a partner should be approached creatively, and not get hung up on his search. As you know, your person will not get away from you anywhere and the cards will turn out so that you will meet anyway. Therefore, slow down and slowly but surely go towards your goal. After all, while you are surfing the Internet in search of a partner, he may just start his workout in your gym.

Video - Dancers. Way to success

The specificity of sports ballroom dancing is duet. An essential condition for the performance of dancers is an adequate relationship and interaction between a partner and a partner. Unfortunately, for a number of reasons, couples break up. If we consider children's duets, then they break up due to the ambitions of parents, who believe that they understand the coach more in sports and interfere in the training process. If we consider the separation of an adult couple, then this, of course, is “personal”. Resentment, misunderstanding, antipathy of one dancer to another. One way or another, but a problem arises: the search for a partner in sports ballroom dancing to continue your career.

Ways to find a partner

There are always girls, and dancing boys are worth their weight in gold. And the right age and height is even less. One of the options is to find acquaintances, friends who are fond of ballroom dancing or continue to practice on their own, paying attention to newly arrived candidates. Show initiative to friends outside the club, interest in the desire to dance. As an option - the expanses of the Internet, especially public ballrooms in social networks.

The right way is to place information about yourself in the database of dancers' profiles and view suitable profiles there. Such bases are placed on dance portals or official websites of dance sport federations.

Bases of questionnaires for the search for dancers

• http://tadance.ru/Athlete/PartnerSearch
• http://dancesport.ru/partners/
• http://www.ftsspb.ru/data2012.php?id=2&sid=3
• http://forum.profdance.ru/viewforum.php?f=4

Requirements for a partner

First of all, when choosing a partner, you should pay attention to the level of skill and physical fitness, age and height. It is also important - mutual sympathy between the participants. Diligence, perseverance and diligence also play a role, because athletes, if they reach for knowledge and give themselves completely to passion, can reach incredible heights. It is good if the social status and financial opportunities are equal.

Do not despair!

There is an opinion that the search for a partner in sports ballroom dancing takes a lot of time, a lot of strength and energy, and they do not remain for dancing at all. If you like this sport, then just practice and grow professionally by attending individual sessions, master classes. Compete in competitions in the solo category for programs or individual dances, such as the Cup.

You can learn other dance styles by working alone. Do not despair and leave the dance. And the result will not keep you waiting!

About dancing, about money, about partners...

For a very long time and often I had to think about partners for my students.

First, I will tell a little story from the past, and then I will return to the current problems.

When we started the club from scratch, in 2012, I recruited a group of beginners and we began to practice.

Just in that group was Sasha Revel-Muroz. It was the most diligent girl of the group. At the end of her freshman year, her mother came over and asked if we had any summer camps. I remember how I then thought “and exactly, why didn’t I myself guess to offer beginners to go with us to Cheboksary for summer training camps” ... And Sasha went with us. I remember there was one youth couple and Sasha in the club.

Started new season and I filed an ad for Sasha looking for a partner. H class (although in terms of the level she was already pulling at D) in the ad, apparently, an eyesore to everyone and there were few calls. Needless to say, I didn’t want to let her go to another club?.. But personally, in our club, the opinion is that a girl should dance in pairs. Even if not with us.

Once I went with Sasha to see Penguin, as it is not far from us and Sasha would be taken there. The boy was a year older and very weak. Plus, it was clear that there would be problems with the character and goals.

The second time they were called by the coach of another club (how I found the phone, I did not understand) and invited them to audition. And once upon a time I myself studied with this coach for about a year. Anyway.

They went and sent me a video. Again a weak boy. At the same time, a folded, even and obviously stronger Sasha was told something like “well, we will call you if we decide that you are suitable for us.”

One boy came to audition for our club. They didn't want to move and get up. Oh, H-class ... Oh, it's kind of big for us ...

Even then I thought - “How can parents assess the level, and most importantly, the POTENTIAL of a child, focusing only on first glance and the opinion of NOT a professional ...

Then the boy's father called from somewhere in Vykhino. I said that she would definitely go far there, but it seems that the boy lives closer to the center and it would be possible to look at us. I tried to hint that Sasha would be a very good partner. But they didn't hear me.

Needless to say, now all these partners are far behind, and some have not moved to the next class. Although we were ready to take a novice boy and teach.

I remember that Sasha's mother came up to me and said - maybe 9 years is already too late to start, and nothing shines for us? Maybe it's time to quit?

To which I replied that in the H and E class, the boys are not transportable. I asked them to give us time for something. We set a goal with Sasha. Worked for a year. At the end of the year, a boy appears in our club. It randomly appears, it's just that his mother was a friend of the mother who was with us at the club at that time. An ideal option for Sasha's height! But…. Very complete.

I remember how I approached Sasha and said, “Sasha, yes, he is very full, but we will lose weight and tighten him up, and he will be the coolest for you.” And the child after 5 minutes was happy because she had the best partner in the world.

This is a matter of faith in coaches.

And then we decided to go to Stuttgart for the first tournament.(!) It was before the summer, the partnership from that side was rather shaky, but the boy was going to go there anyway, as the whole family was going. And I told my mother - we must go! You are ready?

Yes, ready.

We started to prepare for Germany. Made dresses...

And Sasha took third or fourth place. From the end.

It would seem - why was it necessary to go? Spending so much money to fly out of the first round?

The answer was simple - after the tournament, the boy's parents said that they were ending the partnership because they were supposedly taking the youngest to another country. Which, of course, didn't happen in the end.

I understood that this would happen at any moment, not because of Sasha, who plows for three. And it will just happen. I have a "chick".

But:) Firstly, she danced the summer with a partner. And this is an indispensable experience that cannot be replaced by anything. And not with the coach who wears you, but with a boy of his level. Second, we have…. VIDEO :))) Which I immediately posted on Danssport in the ads. We have an E class and a dance tournament.

Then we began to teach the program from the class. Rumba basic, legs, handles. complex figures. With Andrei Evgenievich, they studied the standard, also basic, stops, new pieces. Yes. She worked individually. 1-2 lessons per day, alternating Latin and standard. not 20 lessons a week. Plus groups.

Well, then something happened that happened - Cyril moved. You can say anything on this topic, on the forums gossips wrote a lot of offensive things, but the fact is that people sick of dancing began to look for ways to move to Moscow without seeing further development in your region. As a result, dad transferred to Moscow and took his family with him, renting an apartment nearby in our area. Looking for a partner of any level, if only there were Goals.

What happened next? Exactly one year later, Sasha and Kirill took 1st place in Germany.

But this post is not about Sasha :)

For two years, one girl hung around without a partner, went on trials. BUT. However, she did not stop in her studies. I trusted the coaches, I practiced. And not just working, but working. There were many difficulties. The mood was changing. Faith trembled. But the child worked. And parents did not chase after points and classes, for competitions.

Once upon a time, a girl, youth, was engaged in our club. good girl. She came to a partner, the partner left, she was left alone. I understood that one of our leading youth couple of the club would soon part, and she would suit the boy. I hinted to her - train. It's not even about individuals. Practice and improve your skills. But her position was “if I had a partner, then I would have been a star ..”. Needless to say, I didn't see a good game for our leading partner in this position. The girl eventually went to another club and then quit dancing altogether.

I have come across this position many times in my coaching life. I tell all my girls - but if the partner comes tomorrow. And you haven’t worked anything yet ... A high-level boy will come, and you will turn out to be weak to him? Fatty? Out of shape? No stamina? Wouldn't it be embarrassing?...

Yes, he can come in a year. But what if tomorrow? A week later?

Yes, I say the same thing to boys. This is not only about girls, it is basically about the approach - "I will train seriously if ...".

Why is Sasha where she is now? Because she didn't have one. Yes, she did not have the experience of dancing in pairs, but she had the right brains and had the right base from scratch, on which everything else lay down quickly and evenly.

There is a position that we only have pair dances and it is “NO MEANING”, “USELESS” to work out something alone. If a partner gets sick, then the other half can also rest.

For girls - either you are fond of dancing and YOU want to be a champion, or you are waiting for your partner to pull you out. And when he comes, so cool, then you will begin to train to your full potential. Yes, sometimes you get lucky. It happens that coaches can convey to the parents of a partner that believe me, this the best option and he shoots. But the coach must be sure of you. Otherwise it's cheating. No matter how much finance you have, this is far from a guarantee of success.

Often, limitless financial conditions only make matters worse. Creates the illusion that you can not work hard. But this is just an illusion.

Now about why you should not quit dancing :))

Now in our club the boys are looking for partners, two youth, one adult, one even older. If a couple of younger, but there is another story. So. NO GIRLS! Firstly, a good level, ready (good and smart stand in pairs). Secondly, girls come looking for a star partner right away. I don't like painting my students. I do not know how. I do not consider it necessary. There is a boy, for example, with great potential. She herself is shocked why until now he had such a low class. I'm hinting. I say that he will dance. That the brains are worth it. That the class will take off in a few tournaments. No, show me more. Given that the class of a girl, if higher, then the real level is the same or lower. No, no, we never force anyone, we don’t call. The problem starts elsewhere - the boy beats with his hoof and says - put at least with someone, I want to dance, train in pairs and go to tournaments! But I do not want. Until the one who wants to work, and not ride on a partner, comes, we will look.

You don't have to call. No need to paint. People who need to feed their EGO do not stay with us. Somehow they leave.

And again, another story stretches from this story - periodically there are dissatisfaction that we are pulling someone over. I declare with all responsibility that this is not so. :)

If they turn to us, we take them to the club. But they do not turn from a good life, it is a pity that dissatisfied people do not understand this. Those who come "for politics" do not stay with us. There are many such stories and they will remain a mystery, since they did not happen anyway.

Girls! If you have a dream, a goal - train! Alone, to sweat, to worn legs. It doesn't matter how old you are or how much you cost without a pair. Develop, raise your level. In the end, what difference does it make whether you train alone (for example, a year), increase your level, and (as a result) get up with a partner above the class, or get up with a partner in your class and improve your class in tournaments this year. Yes, the first option without contests. But the meaning is exactly the same!

In general, know that those who work will definitely be rewarded. You have to believe in yourself and your dream (or goal, whichever you prefer). Today, and even tomorrow, the dance life does not end. The main category is adults. And not everyone lives up to it. Because they just give up.

I wish you perseverance!

I think many asked this question when starting to dance pair dances. I’ll make a reservation right away that this article will be intended primarily for dancers of social dances - bachata, salsa, zouk, tango, hustle and others. Although lovers of other dance styles, of course, will be able to learn a lot of important and interesting things here.

Before looking for a partner (or partner) for dancing, you need to identify your requirements. You, of course, understand that the more requirements, the less people can pass through this "sieve".

The trend in the “partner market” is that there are much fewer dancing men than girls. Even if a girl has no end to fans, it is far from certain that she can easily find a partner for dancing. Most likely, you will have to fight.

There are two types of search - active and passive. Active search - you yourself are looking for ads by suitable criteria. Passive - you make an ad and wait for someone to respond to it. As you may have guessed, it is better to use both.

So how do you write a good ad for a dance partner?

Here are some tips for you:

• Analysis of competitors. Of course, it's best to look at other ads in your category before writing an ad and make a note of what you like and what you don't.
• Creativity. A creative approach to business will allow you to stand out and attract additional attention.
• Photos. I think everything is clear here - it’s always nice to look at high-quality photos. And it's even better to dance with a beautiful person.
• Partner requirements. They should not be too many and they should not be too high. Put yourself in the place of a potential partner and ask if you would write to the owner of this ad (or profile).

Advertisements can be placed on the following sites:

• Traditional dance sites

http://vpare.com/
http://www.dancesport.ru/
http://www.tancor.ru/
http://indancing.org/

• Large VKontakte communities

http://vk.com/topic-44172_7873583
http://vk.com/topic-44815396_28719324
http://vk.com/topic-9863_22197057
http://vk.com/club11509924

Clue! Use the "Submit News" function in communities, this will increase the reach.

• Various forums and message boards

And now let's talk about where you can find "that one" partner if you search in the "active" mode. Here are some ideas for you:

• Friends. Ask your friends of the opposite sex if they are interested in dancing. They may be willing to keep you company.
• Dance parties. If you dance a little, then after dancing with a good man(!) you can ask if he is looking for a partner (shu) for dancing.
• Colleagues (classmates, classmates). If you have good relationship at work (at school, at the institute, etc.), why not try? Perhaps this is where you will find the partner of your dreams.
• Dance schools. If you are engaged in a dance school and have not yet found a partner in your group, then you can change the group, or change the dance school.
• Experience of other people. Ask for advice from your dance teacher, your dancing acquaintances. What do they think of it?

Good luck in this difficult task!

Often people refuse to dance due to the fact that they do not have a partner in mind for classes.

Many choreographers have repeatedly answered the questions “is it possible to come without a partner?” with a refusal, especially for female representatives.

Everyone knows that the bulk of dance school students are girls.

Finding a partner is the main problem, both for the future dancer and for any school that teaches pair dances.

Finding a dance partner is not an easy task. But like any problem, it has a solution.

Today, we will look at several ways to find a partner to attend dance classes.

1. Post an ad on the studio / school forum or in a group that brings together those who are interested in this direction of dance.

This method is not as effective as the following, but it works.

Today, there are many thematic groups in social networks, forums where you can find a dance partner.

In a group or forum, you can post an ad and attach your photo - this will increase the chance of finding a partner.

Maybe your future partner is also looking for you.

2. Attend an open lesson or master class.

As a rule, introductory lessons are held before enrollment in groups.

In most cases, these lessons are free of charge.

They are attended by both couples and those who have not yet found a partner, so you will have the opportunity to meet someone and agree on a joint visit to classes.

We couldn't find it in one trial lesson - don't be discouraged! Visit next!

In a situation where you have already met someone in the lesson, ask if the new acquaintance intends to go to classes, whether he liked it, if the answer is yes, then exchange phone numbers - and it's done!

3. Put up an ad around the city.

Indicate in the ad all your requirements and provide contact details.

4. Attend dance parties and events.

If you're already attending themed parties, don't hesitate to ask the people you're dancing with if they're also looking for company to dance with.

As practice shows, using this method, many dance couples have already been created.

5. Interview everyone you know.

You might be surprised how many people you know dream of dancing but are afraid to start attending dances alone.

6. Dating sites.

Yes, this method is quite adventurous, but it works!

There are a huge number of dating sites on the Internet where people are looking for their soul mate.

In order to find a partner there, you need to correctly fill out the form and clearly state what kind of partner you are looking for.

Yes, perhaps, messages with offers to get to know each other may come first.

Remember, you have your own task - the rest is unimportant.

Do not try to convince a person who wants to get to know you to go to the dance, as a rule, this will not lead to the desired result.

7. Change school or group.

This is the most extreme way, if all the previous ones did not help you find a dance partner.

Try changing the group or dance school, perhaps that is where you will find your partner!

The most important thing is not only to wish, but also to do, then you will succeed!

It is possible that your partner is also in search and wanders somewhere nearby, but does not dare to ask.

Take a confident step towards the meeting!