mixed dancing

Asked by Don · June 13, 2003 · Other

Question

You have written: "It is absolutely not permitted for a man and women to even hold hands in front of other people. Men & women dancing together is a sin of high proportions." Touching aside, how far must a dancing man distance himself from women? Is a mechitza required in all cases?

Answer

Answered by Aaron Abadi

A man can dance when women see him. A man should not watch women dancing. Distance yourself as far as you can't see, face the other way, or close your eyes. AA