Okay, so I’m not one to gripe about someone’s choice of hygiene, grooming techniques, or outfit accessories; HOWEVER, a huge pet peeve of mine as well as a painful experience I keep having is:
LONG NAILS ON MEN!
Please, please, please (and this goes for both sexes) cut your nails BEFORE going out to dance. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve danced with someone and I’ve gotten stabbed or cut during a simple cross body lead or a turn. OUCH! It’s not a great feeling. Instead of being able to concentrate on having a good dance, I’m constantly distracted by being pinched, and having my blood drawn.
Long nails go hand in hand with GIGANTIC rings (Ladies!). Being that I’ve also lead some females, (and I hear this a lot from the men), big rings hurt just as badly. Yes, it could be part of your outfit, but while dancing, please tuck it somewhere. I’m not completely blameless in this. I’ve also caught myself wearing a big or pointy ring from time to time, and hurting my partner in the process of dancing what I thought was a great dance; turns out-it was pretty painful for him.
So, if we could keep our long nails and pointy rings OFF the dance floor, I think dancing would be just a little less painful. Next…..crushed toes and broken toe nails due to certain types of footwear….OUCH!!! =(
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#1 by Jorge Chavez at May 8th, 2009
Well said! I have also fallen prey to nails installed by Vietnamese and sliced by extra large birth stones.
#2 by alberto at May 14th, 2009
where is your location? what country?? what state?? I don’t see anything on your site the prompt me to an address.
thanks
#3 by salsera_54 at May 15th, 2009
Very good T, Gentleman, a woman always loves a great dance, but if you “sweat” excessively, please bring shirts to change into. Some Tag, cologne, and a nice hand towel to wipe off your sweat. It would hurt to bring some antibacterial hand sanitizer too. With all this flu going around you’ll be safe to all and girls dig that!
#4 by admin at May 23rd, 2009
We are based out of Tampa, Fl. Visit our Class Info page for more information.
#5 by Dwayne at July 6th, 2009
Something else ladies need to be careful about large hoop ear rings sometimes fingers can get caught in them
#6 by gaby garcia at July 18th, 2009
Well i reely love your guys dancing ive always try to dance but i gues is not for me i dont now how to dance and i will love to now how i have tryed it but everytime i start dancing my legs start shacking so i just gave up in trying my husben did to its someting that we will love to learn together but where to scare to move.well dats all i have to say keep it up you guys give me motivation in thinking that one day im going to dance.
#7 by Luis at August 5th, 2009
Hi this is my first oportunity to say thank you for the wonderful performance in dancing bachata I watch your video almost every day just for the joy to see you dancing my favorite dance, Bachata you are great guys.
#8 by bernichelala at October 3rd, 2009
ataca y alemana!!! son lo masssssssssss!!!
excentes