Why do women like dancing more than men?

Question:

Why do women like dancing more than men?

At least, that is my observation. Why do you think it is so?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: because men think dancing is gay... Because they have more rhythm - men usually only dance when they have a drink or three!! :) i think its equal Because the have they belly shaking, how put them on move your beady Leeds love to dance with women is very nice do u thing so. do you mean why do women like dancing more than (they like) men, which is what you have said or why do women more than men like dancing ? its hormonal..? Its a mating ritual lol. But I'm a bloke and I love dancing! If you go to some clubs in London late at night you can watch blokes dancing. They aren't 'wonderful' in a professional way but they love to dance, they move well, they're just really enjoying themselves, they don't have to be drunk, they just love the music, they look great, they don't look stupid or self-conscious, they're just having a great time being themselves, they're a pleasure to watch. Dancing may be described as musical mutual masturbation.
I do not dance( Neither did a famous Hussar regiment) though I think that was because their mess dress trousers were too tight.
Women like dancing so that they may show off their figures and dresses to other females, lead poor Innocent chaps along and astray and most importantly and this I think is the meat of the matter, keep us out of the bar... I conclude that your wife has got you properly evaluated and is taking the appropriate remedial action..... enjoy your next dance, try the tango! Thank you Eddy! :)
I think reading between your questionable use of the English language you are focussing on dance as opposed to s*x and my reponse is that it depends on what kind of dance you're referring to. For example more men (than women enjoy Morris Dancing; more women than men (possibly) prefer Scottish Country Dancing; with Strict Tempo dancing (you know Celebrity Come Dancing ugh!) it's about equal..... But if you're referring to disco etc. it's because men prefer to spend a greater proportion of their time discussing weighty topics like Wayne Rooney's recent antics or the political state of the nation before venturing into a sea of writhing figurines. Just an observation like you :) I think it's mostly about media in all honestly. And dancing for guys is a lot more complicated bacause girls just have to shake their hips and guys have all those crunking moves and what not... idk... and a lot more girls i know have more rythm than guys... Men don't like looking foolish, and dancing well takes a commitment in time. Girls will get together and try dance among themselves. Young men don't congregate like that unless beer is involved, so they don't have that basic background. Also, in more advanced forms of partner dancing, the man's job is to make the lady look good. She gets to bask; he leads, does most of the "steering" to avoid collisions, has to decide the next figure the two will dance, and gets little credit if it's done well, but looks like a buffoon if it isn't. Personally, none of that bothers me, and indeed I just came home from a lesson, but it's a lot for guys to overcome. Totally agree with WWD. There is social pressure on the guys to look "smart", "knowing what they're doing". Trying to dance is risking to look foollish.
Women, on the other hand, are encouraged to show off their good looks and it's OK for them to look silly.
In partner dancing, men get to lead wich I find is a more difficult task than following. And if the leader makes a mistake the follower is unhappy. If the follower makes a mistake she blames the lead for leading poorly. It seases to be the case with competitive ballroom or other serious forms of dancing, that is, the lady has just as much pressure as a guy, but usually people have ways to go before they reach this point. It's not a matter of gender, but of culture. In other cultures such as Greek, Native American, Polynesian, etc, the men are often the more prominent dancers.

Edit: "Pure Poison" provided a fascinating list, but they all underscore my point that it's our culture that creates these gender differences when it comes to dance. (Her theory about women's bodies and aerobics is the one exception.) It depends on what dance they are in.. Those need alot of stun like breakdance, hip hop, (dance with their hands on the floor instead of feet), i think guys like it.. :) lol! Perhaps youre meeting the wrong kinda women....i know loadsa girls who like men more than dancing! Seriously though - dancing is about expressing yourself....the mood, the tempo, etc etc...for some its a way of life and without dance they feel lifeless. Some guys feel like this too....just visit Pineapple studios(London) and youll see guys and girls soaring through the air in all styles of dance. So to say women like dance more than men is not true....sometimes thats just what makes people feel alive! Women follow a man's lead and it is always easier to follow than lead. They can relax and enjoy themselves more. Men have a lot of pressure to dance (and lead) and it just not worth it to a lot of them. I made the jump to learning ballroom a long time ago at the same time a began in ballet and the women I dance with appreciate dancing with a decently skilled partner. I think if a guy make s the effort to really learn how to dance he will love it. Men are better dancers. You should know if you had studied dance (ballet especially). *Someone said it's in the culture. True.
However, even though males are more important, tribally - our modern culture has gone gaga over the female dancer!

*Also, the female dancer is more often more splendidly dressed (kind of the opposite from the rules of the animal kingdom!).

Also, women naturally like dressing up. Try coaxing a man to dress up!

*Dancing is social. Women are naturally more sociable. Go to any dance studio and you'll see more women!

Socially, women also have another advantage: women can dance freely with either gender. Men cannot, or naturally feel uncomfortable going cheek to cheek with other men!

*Women love attracting attention visually. Dancing is ideal for this!

*Dancing is sexual. Women are allowed to be more expressive. The same goes for sexuality.

I need not even mention the (overt) modern pre-occupation with 'adult entertainment'. Guess who takes center stage again...

*According to what I’ve heard and seen, women’s bodies are better suited for aerobics (such as dancing).

Sure many top dancers are men – but these, mind you, are the rare elite.