Sailaways_ Posted December 6, 2009 #1 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I know Princess has ballroom dance lessons on their cruises. Would it be weird if someone showed up by themselves at the lessons? Do most people show up with their husbands or whatever? I'd like to learn, but I don't want to be the only person there without a partner. :o If anyone has been to these, can you tell me what they're like? TY! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfv379 Posted December 6, 2009 #2 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I know Princess has ballroom dance lessons on their cruises. Would it be weird if someone showed up by themselves at the lessons? Do most people show up with their husbands or whatever? I'd like to learn, but I don't want to be the only person there without a partner. :o If anyone has been to these, can you tell me what they're like? TY! :) I have never done this on a Princess cruise, but back when I was 26 or so, I was on a land tour of Europe. One night in Vienna, we went to a place where they gave ballroom dancing lessons. I was traveling solo and I enjoyed it very much. Didn't feel uncomfortable at all. Danced with fellow travelers and obviously the instructors. Much nicer Palace type enviornment. Go and enjoy it. I impressed the heck out of Mother when I got back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 6, 2009 #3 Share Posted December 6, 2009 They frequently have trivia after the lessons on the small ships and there are always more women then men at the lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
923libra Posted December 7, 2009 #4 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hi Sailaways, many years ago (on our last cruise) I wanted to experience the ballroom dancing class and this is not my husband's cup of tea so I went by myself. I had a great time, I actually was partnered with another woman who was in the same "boat". I had a great time, and my husband was not "forced" to do anything he didn't want to do. Go, do it and let nothing hold you back from trying something new! Happy Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempronialou Posted December 7, 2009 #5 Share Posted December 7, 2009 There were some singles at the ballroom dance classes on our cruise. They found people to dance with. I didn't find it weird at all. Definitely go and have fun. Back in college, I decided to take ballroom dance lessons, but didn't have a partner. It was not a problem. I danced with the instructor. If I had had a partner, I still would've dance with the instructor for parts of the lesson. When they had the group dance lessons, there were plenty of singles to partner up with or else I danced with one of the instructors. I never felt awkward or out of place. It was a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey779 Posted December 7, 2009 #6 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I've seen singles at the dance classes - no big deal. If this is something you're interested in then I say go for it. If for some reason there's not another single to partner with, you'll probably be paired with the instructor. Have a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccerref Posted December 7, 2009 #7 Share Posted December 7, 2009 There are usually line dancing lessons as well and you don't need a partner for those. There are always some singles at the ballroom lessons and, as the others say, you will be paired up with someone likeminded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelby333 Posted December 7, 2009 #8 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hi My mum and her female travelling companion went along to some ballroom dancing classes on Sun Princess, they ended up having to dance together, meaning one of them had to learn the male part. They still had fun though. There were a lot more women than men, which is probably the norm for these activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 7, 2009 #9 Share Posted December 7, 2009 It is not unusual for someone to go by themselves, as mentioned some partners are not into dance lessons. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailaways_ Posted December 11, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I just wanted to say thanks to you guys for the replies and encouragement. I'm gonna try it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.