Does anyone else feel social dancing is dying across America?

Question:

Does anyone else feel social dancing is dying across America?

Honestly. I've been doing this sport for about 5 years now, mostly as a social activity but I also take lessons and practice a LOT. I find that most new dancers are quickly attracted to studios where they spend a bunch of money and burn out. Some with a larger bankroll will go to competitions. These things are like a "kangaroo court" for dance studio businesses. The women (or men) will typically practice choreographed routines for hours on end with their INSTRUCTOR then go show what they've perfected. This does NOT make a good dancer! Perhaps a good showman or woman, NOT a good or skilled dancer. Ballroom, latin, and most all social dances are based in lead and follow and it's a proven fact you can't learn that unless you dance continously with dancers of all levels for years on end and NOT as an instructor! Few if any studios direct students to social dancing which is the ONLY way to be a good dancer of this sort. I understand they did direct students better years ago.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Seems like your dance studio have dollar sign in eyes,
*They don't tell you for a reason cos you might pick up bad habits
*They might think that you will enjoy yourself n not come back
*They need students who will spend heaps of money even when they really can't afford it.

* You need to go out and dance with as many partners as possible to fully realise where your at.
*If you need to compete whatever hook up with a dancer in your studio if possible so you can both be instructed in whatever style.
* Keep instructors as teachers nothing else ,you make the rules when it comes to what you want to learn etc..
* Most of all enjoy ,cos if you have any reservations then maybe you need to move to a different studio,, Good Luck ♥