I have always loved dancing, it's healthy and fun, but I keep reading that it's the most unacceptable thing a pensioner can do. Seems it's OK for us to pay for and clean up after younger people, but we're not supposed to dance in public.
When did this prejudice start ? I certainly don't remember saying abusive things about my parents' generation dancing, and although we thought the dances they did were naff, I don't remember anyone saying they shouldn't do it.
Incidentally, I'm not overweight, I work out at the gym and I can dance. But even if I couldn't, why aren't I allowed to have fun ?
My son doesn't want to invite any of my generation to his birthday party because he fears we might dance. He'll be accpeting presents from us, I expect though.
2006-10-28 05:50:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
I don't know who you are hanging out with, but I don't have a problem with anyone dancing. In fact, there is a lady in her 60s in my dance class and I think it's wonderful! Some kids will always be embarrsed of their parents, but ignore it. Dance is freedom, there isn't anything better in my opinion and I enjoy all styles and ages. If you are bad then expect criticism but you don't have to let it ruin your night. You could also take lessons and then really show them up!
Also let them know that when you were growing up some great dances were invented and you were dancing them before they could even walk!
2006-10-28 05:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by daisy 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
To some degree younger people and especially teenagers have always been less tolerant, to say the least, of any one older.
We didn't feel that Mom and Dad dancing was bad, because they were our life's rudder, so to speak, our idea of what was normal!
It wasn't until we became social animals that we learned from others our own age that "old is bad, or embarrassing to the group."
I remember when I was at that age thinking that the problems with the world were all because of old people.
I was probably talking about people thirty years and older!
We grew-up with the same thoughts as long as our bodies had Testosterone (Hormones) that kept us feeling young.
Now we're lucky if we have hair or teeth, and we are the object of every ones disgust.
We are the representatives of all the wrong things that have happened!
I began to feel old when I had to remind my son that the band on the radio was"The Beatles!" my son said"The who?" I said no they came later"
I think younger people don't want to remember, especially in there peer group!
Your son doesn't want you to bring your people to his party because it means his peer group must mingling with yours.
A definite no-no when your trying to impress your friends. They have many social pressures. This is just one!
I can relate to how your feeling, although I dont exercise as much!
Here's what I would do when I had a need to move around a bit, since I was the oldest person there, I would fid a corner or an empty room.
Walk up to the first object that is strong enough to support you, if needed.
stand straight, slightly relaxed then slowly bring your weight up until your standing on the balls of your feet.
Lower your self almost to the original position then raise yourself back, this time straighten everything that was relaxed before.
Work using a steady rythum and before you know it your feet will be leaving the floor.
Whip your shoulders and back into position and jump as high as you can.
Attempt to punch a whole in the ceiling with your head! Well, it worked for me.
This is good for just about all muscles in the body!
Dont worry about the noise because you're ,bounceing on your toes!
Goog luck!
2006-10-28 06:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I'm certainly not like those people.
I LOVE watching people dance, young or old. I love how older people dance! It's not just slutty hip-hop or trying to touch a guy or girl. At my sister's birthday party, she had friends and family, and my parents and some other adults were actually doing the tango. It was cool! It reminds me of ballet.
Anyway, my mom likes to dance too. And if she likes it, then who am I to tell her to stop? I think it's wonderful that people want to dance, no matter what their age. I strongly encourage it.
2006-10-28 10:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yep, its true. As a 20 year old, I think theres just too much of a generation gap for us to fully understand each other. I find myself getting annoyed at thier actions just as they get annoyed at mine (I know they do, I've had many a comment or, more frequently, a "tut" at my appearance, when I'm on my mobile etc) But I would say theres a more seriosu issue with regards to the care alot of the elderly need and dont seem to get
2016-05-22 03:15:05 · answer #4 · answered by DawnKarin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Young people, especially teenagers, tend to be less tolerant of just about anything that's not like them. If you notice, they make fun of each other's outfits behid their back all the time.
They link dancing with "sexy" and over 40 with "not sexy". They may be thinking that whoever is dancing is trying to seduce everyone around them. I think this is where this prejudice start.
I'm well under 40, I dance ballroom competitively and I see people in Senior division (over 35) and Senior II (over 55? I forget...) making very good progress and enjoying what they are doing. Junior and Youth and Pre-teen dancers (I mean, real dancers, not your party crowd) are respectful of them. I don't hear them saying anything demeaning. Although I have to admit that they are in much better position to develop their skills and they know it.
Maybe expectations are higher? My coach is probably 45, and she took us clubbing one day. She is so good with her moves - the whole club was watching her out of the corner of their eyes.
Long story short, ignore the arrogant and rude and enjoy dancing. They will be old one day.
2006-10-28 08:14:39 · answer #5 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yeah, Im sure you would have loved to have your parents and THEIR friends over at YOUR birthday party.
Well and older people dancing looks just a bit, well, forced, and it is pretty embarassing for the younger generation, if you want to have a birthday party (and probably your son is an age where it is important to be cool) and the previous generation shows their dancing skills. Not sure if you would have liked that back in the days.
But i dont have anything against older people dancing, if they dont try to be sexy while doing it (you know there is a lot of dances which happen to be a nogo as soon as you have wrinkles). I actually enjoy dancing with my grandfather, its pretty fun, and pretty antique too.
2006-10-28 06:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by dorotti 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Try not to care what anyone thinks - just have fun. Nobody has the right to judge what is an acceptable way for any generation to enjoy themselves.
You don't see retired older men down at the golf course kicking all the young whipper snappers off the greens.
A tiny bit of advice though:
Best not go down to a club in Soho wearing a gold mini dress and thigh high boots...
Or do - it's up to you...
2006-10-28 06:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by ShoCh 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I am under 30 (just) and don't see any problem with anyone of any age dancing. I have friends of all ages and the more mature ones dance the pants of the younger one. I defo don't agree about your question. Just go out there and dance, dance & dance.
2006-10-28 05:58:24 · answer #8 · answered by beer monster 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
At the end of the day. we the elders know how to dance and how to conduct ones self.In todays society its just jumping around and makeing silly movements
2006-10-30 03:53:36 · answer #9 · answered by r.moore590@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The arrogance of youth!
2006-10-28 09:38:45 · answer #10 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋