Sunday, 06 May 2012
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A Date to the Ballet
I invited a friend of mine that I've been seeing for a few weeks now to a cultural dance show. We're both very much into science, and art is a foreign world to me practically. He's a traveler, and I'm a book worm who likes to try new things.
I looked at a few previews and it seems very fun in their promo video. It looks a little like ballet, the dancers wear barely any clothing at all. But that's the same way with figure ice skating, and ballet--you see every curvature of their legs, muscles, and waist down. So we think about it, girls wear less clothing at the beach.My question to you is would you ever ask a guy to a ballet show? Do you think you'd just cringe about the thought?
Do you think going to the ballet is a fun date activity?
Guys, would you go to a ballet/dance show if a girl you liked asked you out? Would you feel bored, interested, stimulated, embarrassed, awkward, weird?
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there are definitely worse ideas out there. i personally would put it in the same boat as going to a movie, though--you can't really talk and get to know each other.
much more importantly though, props to you for asking a guy out. just be sure that he knows it's a date!
I'd love it.
I wouldn't enjoy going to a ballet due to my lack of interest, so I certainly wouldn't ask a guy to go to one with me.
Women don't ask guys out.
I would love to go to the ballet! >_<
@Chibi_Son_Gokou@xanga - I think you mean women *shouldn't* ask guys out. the fact is that they often do.
I was a serious ballet student for 10 years so I LOVE going to performances. However I usually don't ask a guy to go with me unless a) I know him really well or b) he's a music student (I used to be one so I know a lot of them). Most guys studying classical music don't mind going and some even WANT to go because the of the music alone.
Cute! I've never taken a date to the ballet before, but I've been several times and I've always loved it - have a great time :)
I'd go to one of those cirque du soleil shows or broadway shows. I want to see the lion king broadway show. I saw the phantom of the opera in vegas and it was amazing. I was swooning in my seat when the phantom held christine in a headlock as he sang romantically possessive words in her ear as she surrendered in his arms
"let your soul take you where you long to be. only then can you belong to me
" 
I loved that show but a guy would probably be fuming in jealousy as I'm staring dreamily at the stage whilst ignoring him and telling him to shut up when he tries to interrupt my focus
if the preview looks fun, then see it.
on one hand, i like the novelty of going to the ballet for a date... but if it's a first date, it might also be a bad idea because you'll want to talk & get to know each other but speaking during the performance is beyond rude. maybe ballet and a coffee, kind of like dinner & a movie. :) that way you can share the experience and have a place to talk about it and get to know each other afterwards too.
@enoughtodiefor@xanga - It happens rarely if ever, and it's usually only the popular guys who look like Brad Pitt and Justin Timberlake that wear $300 shoes and designer clothes that get asked out. In other words, average guys still have to do all the approaching.
@Chibi_Son_Gokou@xanga - eh, I disagree. I started things with my current bf, and he's not movie star gorgeous (don't tell him I said so ;P). I think it just depends on the girl. True, it's not social norm, but I don't think it's quite that rare.
To each their own I think, it depends on whether you are into ballet and/or he is into ballet. There are guys out there who can truly appreciate dance and therefore a date to the ballet, but usually these guys are either very much into the arts scene, come from a culture deeply rooted in ballet, or used to be serious dancers themselves.
It could be fun, I guess. But having been a ballet student for 8 years of my childhood, it's somewhat lost its appeal to me. My own idea of a fun date would actually be visiting a science or history museum.
@Chibi_Son_Gokou@xanga - I liked super nerds, not what you'd describe as attractive, kind of guys in high school and actually asked out guys most of my friends were like "wtf?" So there isn't a "type" of guy that gets asked out. There is a type of girl who does ask guys out, though. A confident one who isn't hung up on tradition. You just have to catch the eye of one and ya know, not be a loser.
@Digital_Angel21@xanga - There certainly aren't any in Orlando or Tampa. If there are, I haven't seen them...at least I haven't seen any who were serious about it and weren't just bored and seeking attention.
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@Chibi_Son_Gokou@xanga - I agree with you that for the initial date, or "asking out", it tends to be initiated by guys. A major part of this is because it is usually the person who does the asking that should pay for the date. Since many men and women believe that at least the first date should be the man’s treat, it makes sense that that he is the one who initiates/chooses the date or place that he feels comfortable taking the girl (and that he can afford!)
But after the first couple dates, or (in the case of this post) when the two people have been friends/hanging out for a while, it is perfectly common and acceptable for the girl to suggest getting together. In fact, many guys that I know will lose interest in a girl who seems to always be expecting them to initiate all the contact, and to suggest every date idea. It’s as simple as a girl texting a guy and saying “hey, if you’re free later, want to meet for a drink?” (I live in New York and this happens all the time, once two people have been on more than one initial date – maybe Florida is different!)
I think that depends entirely on the people and what their interests are. My husband and I like to go to things like ballets and symphonies- it's not an exclusively female thing, if that's what you're asking.
as a ballet student, i love to see ballets. however, most guys i know don't. :/
For me, going to the ballet would NOT be a first date. It would be more of a special event type of deal. But, hey, whatever floats your boat. I would love to go!
Yes it can be...but you have to go with someone who has an ounce of brains in their head.
I studied ballet when I was younger and it was fun.
I didn't really read the post but your "About Me" reminded me of a pic on Pinterest that I like. It says "Everyone always tells me to listen to my heart...but I don't know WTF is 'lub-dub, lub-dub'!" :) :) :)
I say 'Yes', that's a really great idea. It's better then the traditional movie and dinner. Sounds great to me!
First date, not so great.
You can't talk.
But the appreciation of an art with subtlety.
Also the athleticism of ballet is interesting to someone who is attentive to those things.