Dear Casey: How to deal with your dance partner’s odor (smell)
by Casey Schneider
Dear Casey is a satirical twist on the advice columns found in news media. During the past months, we introduced her column through archived articles from WhiteHeat. It’s now time to send in your questions - please do so at casey@lindybloggers.com
Dear Casey,
Lindy hop is a wonderful social dance which makes many different people come together for a few hours of fun and enjoyment. However all good things have a dark side; and there is one particular subject on which i would like your advice. During classes or social dances there are always a few people who seem to be oblivious to basic hygiene and prefer to harbor their natural scent to the pleasure or displeasure of others. Do you have any subtle ways to deal with this kind of situations?
Thank you,
Sensitive-Nose
Mr. (or is it Miss?) Sensitive,
Chant this mantra: “In through the mouth, out the through the nose.” This, in turn, will make you hyperventilate, pass out, and problem solved. Okay, so not so subtle, but not terribly rude or
confrontational either. If rotating in a class, each time you rotate to said person, erupt into a massive coughing fit and you won’t be able to dance for that round. At a social dance, if you’re a lead, keep ‘er in open; if you’re a follow, ummm…you’re screwed. I’ve got nothing. Although, if someone takes the
non-typical-Seattle-passive-aggressive course, I’ll love them forever. Just say “Sorry, I can’t dance with you. You smell.”
Best of luck,
Casey
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