"There are three choices - a) accept, b) decline because one has promised this dance to (someone else), or c) decline (because "I'm sitting this one out".) It's rude to say a simple "no" and then dance with someone else."
In the contra and English country dance world, these are still considered the only polite options.
With those limitations, my personal solution to a similar problem was this: clue a bunch of good friends in to the situation. Make sure one or more of them is within "asking me to dance" range at all times. If Creepy Guy heads my way, grab one of the others and run onto the floor.
Ask Kent if he remembers the Hairy Hound from Budapest...
Also, ask around. Is this guy creepy just to the new dancer or is this a general feeling among even the more experienced folk? If it's more universal, then you've got a bigger problem...that I have no idea how to address.
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Date: 2006-02-24 03:21 pm (UTC)In the contra and English country dance world, these are still considered the only polite options.
With those limitations, my personal solution to a similar problem was this: clue a bunch of good friends in to the situation. Make sure one or more of them is within "asking me to dance" range at all times. If Creepy Guy heads my way, grab one of the others and run onto the floor.
Ask Kent if he remembers the Hairy Hound from Budapest...
Also, ask around. Is this guy creepy just to the new dancer or is this a general feeling among even the more experienced folk? If it's more universal, then you've got a bigger problem...that I have no idea how to address.