-A bad date lasts all evening, but a bad dance lasts three minutes.

-You can dance with a dozen different partners in just one hour.

-If the dance partner is good, you can have another dance right away.

-You can enjoy the music even if you don't enjoy your partner.

-You have an excuse not to talk if you don't want to.

No awkward goodbye at the end of a dance.

For MEN:

-You don't have to pay for her dinner.

-You get to see her before you commit to spending any time with her.

-You can get in close if you want to.

-If you like her, you can wrap her up in a cuddle without asking.

-You can take her for a test drive and see how she handles.

-You find out right away if she is a back seat driver.

For WOMEN:

-You get to buy a special pair of shoes for the occasion.

-If you don't like his looks, you can decline the dance without trauma.

-You find out right away if he knows how to lead, or needs to be led.

-You can ignore his bad jokes and 'concentrate' on following.

-If he smells bad, you can lean out away from him and people will compliment you on your dancing style.

-Even if you don't meet any one interesting, you can get pleasant exercise

-If he talks too much, you can step on his foot.

-If he gets in too close, you can step on his foot