It's very unusual to see "instructional photos" for dancebelt wear.  But there were the days when a couple of manufacturers had them.  The guys here are sensitive about lots of dancebelt questions.

Well,.....let's get back to your question....

     ">I have 2 lift a girl in my class, and shes light,  but ive got scrawny arms.  Im 15 and cant get my hands on n-e weights.  my gym only lets 18 and older lift weights.  what should i do?  tae-bo?  other workouts?  thanx!"

You can buy simple hand weights down at the local sports/authority/mart.  These only cost about $3 to $6 if you don't want them painted funny colors.  A simple 5lb weight can be sufficient for working the arms, and you can do various curls, etc. with them.

BUT, there's also the simple stand-by to build the arms....push-ups!

Our old (and departed, but not forgotten) friend, DancingDoc, posted recently on www.danceart.com's Men's/Guy's board about cardiovascular fitness.  Other workout programs, like swimming/biking and workouts (I assume he'd approve of tae-bo) are important for dancers to help build endurance.  I've known many male dancers who don't body-build the arms, but still are sufficiently fit to do all sorts of lifts.

One important thing about lifts --- it's more the proper technique and the physics of the lift (lifting with the correct muscles; proper postioning; proper balance; etc.) than the amount of strength that's important.  I knew a football player into ballet who was a klutz at lifts because he couldn't balance the girls.

Discuss the lifts with your teacher with special regard for the body positioning and balance.  S/he should be able to help.

Good luck!  BalletMaster

OH! AND ALSO, I AM NOT A PERVERT TOO!  But I don't feel I have to defend myself to anybody.  If they don't like me, tough.>