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Women Prefer Men Who Can Dance: Are You a Good Dancer?

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Bad news for guys with two left feet: Women prefer men who can dance to those who can't. In a study from the University of Göttingen, in which 53 women watched two men dancing side by side, "women spent roughly twice as much time looking at good dancers, and also looked at them more often," says study author Bernhard Fink, Ph.D., an anthropologist at U. of Göttingen, according to Men's Health.




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The ladies especially appreciated fast bending and twisting movements of the head, neck, torso and knees. And they found the good dancers to be more attractive and more masculine, Fink says. Plus, women see a man who can dance as confident, outgoing, social and conscientious, he adds.

It gets worse: Women see men who can't dance as uptight or neurotic. They are particularly turned off by small or slow movements, and by guys who repeat the same move over and over again.

Uh oh ... are you a lost cause on the dance floor? How About We suggests giving it a go anyway. "Should some happy-footed friends drag you to DA CLUB, suck it up and do your best. Consider exaggerating your bad dance moves to humorous effect -- self-deprecation goes a long way with some girls. Whatever you do, don’t brood or wear your dancing-induced anxiety on your sleeve. If there’s one thing worse than a bad dancer, it's he who refuses to dance at all." Do you agree?

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  • sally 2012/06/20 01:26:33
    No, I have two left feet.
    sally
    +1
    I don't care if a guy can dance, it's pretty damn sexy if they can do the tango with me though ;)

    tango
  • Maximus 2012/06/20 01:26:13
    No, I have two left feet.
    Maximus
    +1
    Never was the type that would like to dance.
  • barby k... Maximus 2012/06/20 03:09:56
    barby karring
    You're afraid to let go and have fun, put some music on and become synchronized spiritually with the sound from the beats of the music. You are a great dancer on the inside, break out and enjoy even if you dance by yourself in private. ;-)
  • Constan... barby k... 2012/06/20 09:41:11
    Constant Commenter
    +1
    Good advice...

    You know what they say about men who can dance...
  • Maximus barby k... 2012/06/20 20:53:55
    Maximus
    Thanks for the advice, but I never liked to dance even if I was in the house by myself.
  • barby k... Maximus 2012/06/21 00:19:47
    barby karring
    We only live once' unless we are thrown lifelines from heaven to extend our stay here. I understand your stance about dancing, but you really are a great dancer spiritually.
  • hannah 2012/06/20 01:17:21
    Yes, I can bust a move.
    hannah
    im not a guy but i can hold a rhythm. and i had a few people as witnesses tell me so. :)
  • Wulfdane 2012/06/20 01:14:20
    No, I have two left feet.
    Wulfdane
    +1
    I can slow dance fine, but that is it.
  • Sarah 2012/06/20 00:46:54
    Yes, I can bust a move.
    Sarah
    It really doesn't matter to me if a guy can dance or not. I don't think this matters to a lot of women actually, that's not a specific thing we look for in a guy. But it's a bonus if he can:)
  • Constan... Sarah 2012/06/20 09:43:11
    Constant Commenter
    It all depends on what a person is drawn to..
  • Sarah Constan... 2012/06/20 18:14:38
    Sarah
    Yep, exactly:)
  • mee.aly_s@yahoo.com 2012/06/20 00:37:43
    Yes, I can bust a move.
    mee.aly_s@yahoo.com
    yes, I dance very good ! All the time I was congratulated <3 . :)
  • MyDaydream90 2012/06/20 00:37:03
    No, I have two left feet.
    MyDaydream90
    +1
    It doesn't matter to me if a guy can dance or not either.
  • Skywalker 2012/06/20 00:26:32
    I can hold my own ... barely.
    Skywalker
    +1
    I have been to many many many dance lessons. That was a time before i set fire to couches, and i actually wanted to be a dancer. Those days are over, and all i have left are the basics. Dancing funny
  • Constan... Skywalker 2012/06/20 09:44:27
    Constant Commenter
    Set fire to couches..?
  • Skywalker Constan... 2012/07/02 23:07:25
    Skywalker
    *cough* Old habit...
  • Quiet-is-feared 2012/06/20 00:24:27
    No, I have two left feet.
    Quiet-is-feared
    +2
    Doesn't matter to me if he can dance or not. I'm not a good dancer myself lol so I don't mind.
  • mark 1 2012/06/20 00:11:59
    No, I have two left feet.
    mark 1
  • Bill 2012/06/19 23:56:30
    No, I have two left feet.
    Bill
    +1
    I have trouble walking
  • king david 2012/06/19 23:53:02
    I can hold my own ... barely.
    king david
    +1
    but i'll be forever alone
  • Sodahead Founders are Fascists 2012/06/19 23:51:57
    Yes, I can bust a move.
    Sodahead Founders are Fascists
  • Freeranger 2012/06/19 23:48:08
    No, I have two left feet.
    Freeranger
    Uhhh.....I haven't danced in so long it's not funny....or .....maybe it is. I thiink I've provvily become inhibited. Wish I were less so in that regard. I probably need a Woodstock stage in front of me to stand up and groove in front of....ha
  • hippietim 2012/06/19 23:46:13
    Yes, I can bust a move.
    hippietim
    I can bust a move, altho I've not done it in a long, long time...

    Timothy

    :o) hippie dance
  • wallygator64 2012/06/19 23:41:13
    No, I have two left feet.
    wallygator64
    I hate to dance....In fact I would rather not dance.
  • Don Leuty 2012/06/19 23:31:29
    Yes, I can bust a move.
    Don Leuty
    But I quit after I got married. Ya do what ya gotta do.
  • Lady Aiyanna 2012/06/19 23:31:16
    Yes, I can bust a move.
    Lady Aiyanna
    +1
    He knows how to rock the world and I know my moves on the dance floor although untrained.
  • Heavy 2012/06/19 23:30:05
    I can hold my own ... barely.
    Heavy
    Until I have a few drinks. Then I will bust out every move in the book.
  • ☜AngelfromMars☞ 2012/06/19 23:29:10
    No, I have two left feet.
    ☜AngelfromMars☞
    I'd actually prefer a guy who couldn't dance...:P
  • Heisenberg 2012/06/19 23:27:28
    Yes, I can bust a move.
    Heisenberg
    +4
    I am the greatest dancer of all time.

    I may be exaggerating.
  • Aubrie77 2012/06/19 23:25:40
    No, I have two left feet.
    Aubrie77
    +3
    I love to dance, but I always embarass myself doing it!
  • Surgeon ~The Egalitarianist~ 2012/06/19 23:08:16
    No, I have two left feet.
    Surgeon ~The Egalitarianist~
    Actually I'm not really into dancing so it's pointless to me if her can because we wont be dancing and I wont be seeing him dance any time soon. I don't like dancing in pairs and I hate going to DA CLUB or any sort of large party. I can hold my own... on my own. That's it, I get nervous dancing around people and I usually get irritated with a partner, also uncomfortable.

    But I'm not big on dancing anyway. Actually I'd prefer it if the guy I ever get with had no idea how to dance so that way we can both happily have an excuse to not dance, ever. I much prefer if we just stay inside, watch a little TV, read, enjoy each other company alone, things like that. And I don't see guys who can't dance as uptight or neurotic... I see them as guys who can't dance, what's wrong with that?

    But of course women are going to look at the better dancers... I mean, wouldn't you rather watch someone who dances better than say someone who dances like a fish flopping on land?
  • DFA 2012/06/19 23:06:13
    I can hold my own ... barely.
    DFA
    alcohol loosens me up
  • Constan... DFA 2012/06/20 09:50:49
    Constant Commenter
    It loosens everyone up.
  • rustyshackelford 2012/06/19 23:02:23
  • Constan... rustysh... 2012/06/20 09:51:51
    Constant Commenter
    Oh, I don't swim, either.. but that's another story.
  • Dyonus 2012/06/19 23:02:08
    No, I have two left feet.
    Dyonus
  • Caedus01 Sith Lord of the P... 2012/06/19 22:56:38
    Yes, I can bust a move.
    Caedus01 Sith Lord of the PHAET
    +1
    Dancing is a lost art
  • Jannis 2012/06/19 22:55:00
    Yes, I can bust a move.
    Jannis
    I love to dance, im dancing with my girlfriends for the most part but thats fine with me...but i like a man who will lead me on the floor and hold me tight when a slow song is played.
  • נυsт sмιℓε 2012/06/19 22:53:48
    Yes, I can bust a move.
    נυsт sмιℓε
    Pretty decent dancer. (: Been dancing for 4 years!
  • reaper 2012/06/19 22:48:03
    No, I have two left feet.
    reaper

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