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Men's Dating and Pick-up Artist Convention Hits on Greenwich Village

By DNAinfo Staff on June 4, 2010 5:19pm  | Updated on June 6, 2010 9:57am

Men will learn to pick up women at the first dating conference in the city.
Men will learn to pick up women at the first dating conference in the city.
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By Nicole Breskin

DNAinfo Reporter/Producer

GREENWICH VILLAGE — Manhattan men, get ready to slick your hair back, learn some new lines and meet the next woman in your life. Manhattan women, you might want to stay away from bars in the Meatpacking District Friday and Saturday night.

The city’s first-ever Dating and Pick-up Artist Convention arrives at 78 Fifth Ave. in the Village on the the weekend to teach men a host of moves to help them with everything from getting laid fast to courting their future wife.

The event will bring together 20 top dating coaches from around the world, including “the de-virginizer” DJ Fuji and Nick Quick dubbed “the same night lay master” on the conference's website where there is a full line-up speakers.

After coaching seasions, participants will hit clubs with their teachers in the Meatpacking District to try their moves on a few lucky local ladies.

“A huge component is learning to take risks,” said Upper West Side-based dating coach Chris Luna, 29, who is one of the event’s organizers and speakers. “If you keep trying, you’ll find someone.”

According to organizers, there are 210,820 more single women than men in the city.

Luna insists the event’s purpose is not necessarily about getting a quick female fix.

“For everyone, it’s different,” he said. “Some guys want better quality partners, others want more intimacy. Either way, it takes improving yourself and learning to get out there.”

The event runs through Sunday.