My report after 1st Class!

[Husky_Cat]

Hi All,

I thought it be easier to make new thread about my first class. Here I go,

I did really enjoy myself and am finding myself continually going through moves in my head, is this normal??? even sitting here, i am still going through it all in my mind :rofl: !

I dont know the names of moves so it not really important to me as long i know how to do it. People were fab, really nice. I am very grateful to one man called Bob who stayed with me in the 1st part going over the moves etc. Thank you Bob. The teacher was really nice, thank you for taking ur time to explain to me.
The downfall was i realised i couldnt feel the music while dancing but i could feel it while sitting down but as long i follow the man's lead, i cope fine, with some mistakes but hey that is normal!!! BUT i am currently waiting for my hearing aid to arrive so when that arrive, i will probably hear music in the beat form so cross fingers!!

I am definately going back next week as new moves to learn, more things to experience!! I did enjoy freestyles too, learn few new moves shown to me so that all good :D

I also met some people there that use here so Hello to you all!! :wink:

Shona
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[Little Monkey]

Hi Shona,

Glad you enjoyed your first Ceroc experience! Welcome to the world of the dance addicts...:D

I don't very often go on a Wednesday night, just occasionally for the freestyle. I'm more often at the Invercarse, or at the party nights, but hopefully I'll get to meet you at a dance event in the future?

Fingers crossed that your new hearing aid will make it possible for you to hear the beat of the music, and make it a bit easier for you.

Here's to lots more dancing in the future! :cheers:

LM :flower:

[TurboTomato]

I did really enjoy myself and am finding myself continually going through moves in my head, is this normal??? even sitting here, i am still going through it all in my mind :rofl: !

Yup, that's normal :D


I dont know the names of moves so it not really important to me as long i know how to do it.

That comes with time - to begin with it's all about getting through the move, as you get more used to them you'll pick up the names pretty quickly


The downfall was i realised i couldnt feel the music while dancing but i could feel it while sitting down but as long i follow the man's lead, i cope fine, with some mistakes but hey that is normal!!! BUT i am currently waiting for my hearing aid to arrive so when that arrive, i will probably hear music in the beat form so cross fingers!!

Mistakes are very normal, especially on your first go. Hopefully the hearing aid will help

Glad you had a good night!!

[Husky_Cat]

thanks for your replies.

also i kept one or two tips in mind fae nosing all over the threads here on the forum, and it kinda of worked lol. so it is an advantage to read threads here before going to 1st class as you pick up tips etc.

:D

Shona
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[Genie]

Glad you had a good time, Shona. It's a lot of fun, if you stick at it. Some beginners run off a few weeks in because they feel they're not advancing quick enough (whilst watching the other dancers on the floor) but if you keep going, you will not regret it. The community is a wonderful one and there is nothing like dancing for feel-good factor (well, nothing publicly acceptable, anyway)

Hope to see you at some of the Ceroc parties :hug:

[TheTramp]

The community is a wonderful one and there is nothing like dancing for feel-good factor (well, nothing publicly acceptable, anyway)

Going out for a good curry isn't publicly acceptable? :whistle:

Anyhow, glad you enjoyed your 1st class. Will no doubt see you around before too long :D

[Tartaniad]

HI Shona,and congratulations on completing your first class but also having the foresight into giving us a report.I hope you keep coming and learning.Im sure you will get that beat,but remember the man is supposed to lead,so if he is any good you will always be on beat even without hearing aid,I SAID EVEN WITHOUT YOUR HEARING AID:rofl: .
Enjoy and we will see you at the parties

[John S]

I did really enjoy myself
Congratulations - you have learned the most important lesson straight away.


The downfall was i realised i couldnt feel the music while dancing but i could feel it while sitting down but as long i follow the man's lead, i cope fine, with some mistakes but hey that is normal!!!

Absolutely correct. When you are learning the moves your brain is too busy trying to co-ordinate your muscles to allow you to relax into the music. That will come in time when the moves get into your muscle memory. (Meantime, if things go wrong just blame the man - he's supposed to be leading you anyway.)

Hope to see you around at the Invercarse or at Perth. Meanwhile, dance on, and well done for going public with your first impressions.

John

[whitetiger1518]

Breathe
Smile
Relax
Move only when your partner leads you
Enjoy

You have learnt ALL these Important Lessons all in one go! :cheers: I'm sure that I took ages to do them (If I do them now :eek:)

Hope I meet you soon :clap: :clap:

Whitetiger

[Lynn]

Breathe
Smile
Relax
Move only when your partner leads you
Enjoy

You have learnt ALL these Important Lessons all in one go! All those things are more important than knowing the names of moves. As you said, relax and follow the man.

Thanks for reporting back - good to know that you enjoyed it. Glad also that threads helped you, I hope that our comments have encouraged you too. :hug:

And yes - its normal to find yourself thinking about moves, practising spinning in the kitchen etc.

[Genie]

Breathe
Smile
Relax
Move only when your partner leads you
Enjoy

As you said, relax and follow the man.


And if you follow these general rules, life is very, very good :wink:

[Husky_Cat]

Yes all your encouragment did help me!! and advice too!!

i was in bed going over it in my mind constantly and realised i did a move wrong lol, i now see what everyone say about not be able to come down and relax for bed!!!! it caused me to have difficulty sleeping!! but i am sure that will pass.... i hope :rofl:

Hope to see everyone soon at a weekender or a workshop .. unfortunely for me, i cant make any this year so it will have to be next year! :sad:

shona
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[Freudian Hips]

Glad you made it last night and had such a good time. See you next week!!
Ali

[jivebunny]

I am really glad you had a good time and are going again. :clap: :clap:

Its normal for me to be dancing in my head to, i even tried to dance with a supermarket trolley and the shops last night! :blush:

you should get yourself to southport in feb now :nice:

take care Amy xx:flower:

[Husky_Cat]

thanks,

I dont know if i will be going to Southport in feb as Feb is my worst month for birthdays!!!! Grrr a very expensive month after xmas!

I will have a think about which weekender next year i will be able to go to.

Shona
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[Lorna]

Hi,

really glad you enjoyed your evening. You did very well, and stayed quite late for a beginner which will help you improve quickly. (Too many beginners leave early and miss out on the freestyle which is an important part of the evening for developing your new skills). So well done you!! :clap:

Bob is such a gentleman, we knew he would be delighted to help.

See you next week,

Lotsa love Lorna x-x

[Lynn]

I will have a think about which weekender next year i will be able to go to. What about Blaze in May?

[Husky_Cat]

Blaze in may? what is the info about that?

I am so disappointed that i cant make to the Masked Ball in Brechin on 16th Dec as it sound fun to dress up and be all mysterious well, i cant exactly be mysterious since i have to let ppl know i am deaf lol.. but anyway back to the subject, i cant go cos i got a xmas party in dundee at deaf club ..aawww..

Shona
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[Beowulf]

Shona,

I occaisionally make the journey down to Dundee for their parties at the Bonar hall. I hope next time I make it down that I'll get to have a dance with you.

So glad to hear you enjoyed your first night, I still remember mine and thinking how lost I felt, but how much fun I'm having now.

Started Dancing? Joined the Forum? Your addiction is complete.. say bye bye to all your free time ;)

Look forward to meeting you

Pete

[David Bailey]

Blaze in may? what is the info about that?
Look at the top left of your page :grin:

[Lynn]

Blaze in may? what is the info about that?DJ has pointed out where to get the info, but I should have been more specific. Its going to be in Scotland, so there will be lots of people you know. Its in May so you have plenty of time to get confident about your dancing. And it will be a great weekend.


I am so disappointed that i cant make to the Masked Ball in Brechin on 16th Dec Don't worry about it, there will be plenty of other great parties and events to go to!

[Husky_Cat]

ooh just had a look at Blaze and it look so good!!! will wait until after xmas to decide about that as i dont want go on my own lol:rofl:

Shona
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[TheTramp]

ooh just had a look at Blaze and it look so good!!! will wait until after xmas to decide about that as i dont want go on my own lol:rofl:

You won't be on your own. Several of the people that you met on Wednesday night will be there. And I will too....

It might be too late to wait until then. I don't know how close the weekend is to being fully booked yet. Or how many places there are left for females...

Book now is the best advice! :D

[Husky_Cat]

I would book now BUT i am unemployed so that mean all of my money is going on the flat's bills which leave me little money and i cant even guranatee if i can deffo go .. it would be a nice early birthday although lol as my birthday is on 20th may lol... hmmm will ponder on that ....:D

[Lynn]

I would book now BUT... Don't worry about it, or about booking for weekenders - yes they're great fun, but there are also lots of great parties and weekend workshops in Scotland so you can go to those. And of course that means you can save up for the next vital thing you need to think about if you really become addicted - dance shoes! :D

[Husky_Cat]

Well i thought i would update this now that i have been going to classes every wed for 4 weeks so far and yes i am counting!!!

I am still loving it and learning new moves every week, so far my favourite beginner move is yoyo but there are few moves i like but dont know the names of as i know them only as when i am doing it.

I have to give massive thanks for the friendly people at the dundee wednesday venue as they are so welcoming and i had pleasing dances with the men who goes there. :D

Am hoping to go to Blaze in May, it be an early birthday pressie for myself :clap: Plus i am thinking abt getting dance shoes since the shoes i use just now are getting ruined and they are my going out shoes!! Do you think Santa Claus will get them for me?

Shona
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[Genie]

I'm glad to hear you are enjoying it. Ceroc people in general are really lovely people. Supportive and friendly. It's nice to hear that voiced by new people.

I hope Santa is kind to you ;-)

[Husky_Cat]

To Update this!!

I have now been going for 8 weeks now! and still loving it so much, am so glad that i took a chance and joined!

I would like feedback on my dancing if the people that i have danced with would be kind to let me know what i need to improve etc.

I have learnt so much in the freestyles and everyone is still great :respect:

Shona
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