What is the best way to find a dance partner?

Question:

What is the best way to find a dance partner?

I donⴴ mind if I dance with a man or with another woman, but it seems hard to find someone. Men want sex or other services in exchange for dancing with me and women think that other people will stare at us or they just dance with me until the right man (or any male dancer) comes along...

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I assume you already looked locally at the dance classes that you attend and the social dances that you go to. Those are usually the best places. If that fails, try
http://www.dancepartner.com
http://www.ballroomdancers.com/classifie...
http://www.dancesport.uk.com (mostly for UK and Europe)
You should browse other people's profiles and don't be shy to post your own profile. But - browse a lot first, learn to read them and udenrstand what do they really mean: some people are looking for strictly dance partners (no dating), some people are looking for both. Don't be afraid to be straightforward about it with your potential partner, too. Ask your partner a lot of questions before setting up a meeting. In general, I had very good experince with the first two sites (never met anyone through the 3rd one).

There shouldn't be an expectation of sex "in exchange" for dancing. I don't know how is that "exchange": you are both dancing, you are both getting a benefit out of dancing, right? If you feel he's giving you hints that dancing isn't enough - just leave. Or explain that dancing is all you are interested in doing with him, and if that's not good enough for him then the partnership is over and you do not wish to see him again. Be very clear with him on what you want out of the partnership, be friendly but direct. Also, it is important to look for a partner of your own level of experience, not much higher. If he feels he's much better dancer then he might "naturally" assume that you will give him some extra treats. If you find somebody who's a better dancer - don't just take it for granted; adress this issue with him (but don't assume right away that he's a creep and wants sex - maybe he thinks you have great potential and dancing with you is pleasant) Good luck.