I have my first swing dancing lesson tonite and was wondering if any of you firsters might be able to clue me into what I should be wearing? Are sneakers and comfortable, easy to move in clothes good? Anyone who can give me insight on what to wear to a swing class it would be much appreciated!
When I took classes comfortable clothing was a great thing to wear. If you want you can wear those small Keds shoes(they are just cheap canvas shoes, you can pick them up almost anywhere for around $5. They tend to be less bulky than sneakers. Also, if you are taking guy/girl lessons and you will be doing any lifts, don’t wear baggy pants, it is harder to do lifts if you can’t keep your pants on!
Dude thank you so much I to will be starting swing dancing tonight and I had no idea what to wear
See ya there Pamela:D
If Christina or Kate were still readin’ CD, they’d be a great help to you, since they’re the resident ballroom dancin’ folks.
Clothes that are easy to move in are best, obviously, and if you’re going to wear a skirt, make sure it’s ‘flowy’ and not constricting. Wear comfortable shoes Dancing beats up your feet. Avoid sneakers, though, 'cause the rubber soles and the dance floor aren’t exactly the best of friends. It’ll just make moving harder.
That’s my advice as a frequent bystander, and much more infrequently actual dancer. Maybe if life works itself out, I’ll take Beginner Social Dance one semester. . . maybe not
Ballroom dancing folks are cool, generally, so, score one point each for you two
Kate works till 6 or I’d call and ask her, silly girl, not telling me what to wear . Thank you for your attire suggestions it will make the first class a little easier .
*Originally posted by Michael Krass *
**If Christina or Kate were still readin’ CD, they’d be a great help to you, since they’re the resident ballroom dancin’ folks.Clothes that are easy to move in are best, obviously, and if you’re going to wear a skirt, make sure it’s ‘flowy’ and not constricting. Wear comfortable shoes
That’s my advice as a frequent bystander, and much more infrequently actual dancer. Maybe if life works itself out, I’ll take Beginner Social Dance one semester. . . maybe not
Ballroom dancing folks are cool, generally, so, score one point each for you two
I’ll make Michael take the ballroom class when I TA it. 
Michael thinks balroom dancing folks are cool 'cause I’ve made him hang out with us on way too many occasions.
As far as what to wear, I would suggest not a skirt for the first time, flowing or not. Wear jeans or shorts, something comfortable. A skirt could very easily lead to embarassing moments if you’re just beginning. Though, Michael’s right, don’t wear something with a rubber sole. It’ll make turning much harder and tends to make you trip more. Though, if you wear hard sole shoes, you run the risk of slipping and falling. So, the choice is yours.
I’ll be teaching a couple of swing classes this summer and during the school year. But anyway, that’s what I learned from the past 2 years of dancing. I know it’s a bite late, but I hope it helps for the future.
~Christi
gah! christina’s back! 
*Originally posted by Ian W. *
**gah! christina’s back!
Yep, I’m back, and better than ever!! Muahahahahahahaha.
~Christina