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Terpsichorea
12th-March-2007, 11:14 AM
Apologies if there has been a thread along these lines, but I'm curious to know how many times a week (on average) you all dance? I mean actually attending a Ceroc venue, rather than praticising with an imaginary partner when you have a spare moment - we've all done it! :blush:

Twirly
12th-March-2007, 11:27 AM
You might find a poll would be a good idea on here - or if someone knows of another thread like this and can link it in?

Trousers
12th-March-2007, 11:37 AM
. . . . . praticising with an imaginary partner when you have a spare moment - we've all done it! :blush:

Sex is like that too!

Terpsichorea
12th-March-2007, 11:44 AM
You might find a poll would be a good idea on here - or if someone knows of another thread like this and can link it in?

How do you go about setting up a poll?

Twirly
12th-March-2007, 11:49 AM
How do you go about setting up a poll?

Normally you do it when you start the thread - but since you've already done that you'll have to ask a nice friendly moderator to do it... DJ?

Trousers
12th-March-2007, 11:53 AM
. . . . a nice friendly moderator to do it... DJ?

:rofl:

Yeah Right!!!

David Bailey
12th-March-2007, 12:04 PM
:rofl:

Yeah Right!!!
Blimey, gimme a chance willya. :rolleyes:
Huh, you'll miss me when I'm gone...

Cruella
12th-March-2007, 12:05 PM
I want to put 1-2 times a week!!!

David Bailey
12th-March-2007, 12:09 PM
I want to put 1-2 times a week!!!
I believe the phrase "Good grief" covers it well.

DD+
12th-March-2007, 12:09 PM
and i want 3-4 times a week!:whistle:

Cruella
12th-March-2007, 12:10 PM
Aww, thanks DJ. :flower:

David Bailey
12th-March-2007, 12:10 PM
and i want 3-4 times a week!:whistle:
Tough - dance less, that's what I recommend :devil:

Wuzzle
12th-March-2007, 12:18 PM
Would like to dance more but there is just so few days to dance on. Besides there is the pub and the quiz, need to exercise the mind as well as the liver. :whistle:

:cheers:

sway
12th-March-2007, 12:19 PM
up to 2-3 times a week depends whats going on :nice:

Gav
12th-March-2007, 12:35 PM
I've gone from once a week and occasional, local freestyles, to MJ lessons once a week, MJ freestyles 2-3 times a week and Tango twice a week. :clap:
Now I'm back down to one MJ lesson and one freestyle a week. :sad:

Terpsichorea
12th-March-2007, 12:38 PM
I've gone from once a week and occasional, local freestyles, to MJ lessons once a week, MJ freestyles 2-3 times a week and Tango twice a week. :clap:
Now I'm back down to one MJ lesson and one freestyle a week. :sad:

How much do you reckon is the minimum to see real progress? Do most people get by on once a week?

David Bailey
12th-March-2007, 12:49 PM
How much do you reckon is the minimum to see real progress? Do most people get by on once a week?
In my opinion, for real progress, you need the following sessions, at least once per week:

A class, to Learn Stuff
Practice with feedback, to see if you understand what you've learnt
Freestyle, with several different people, to put into effect the things you've learnt.


You also need a "learning plan", or structure, to follow, even if it's only a rough outline ("this week I'll be mostly working on...").

And I wish to God someone had told me that 10 years ago... :tears:

Gav
12th-March-2007, 12:50 PM
How much do you reckon is the minimum to see real progress? Do most people get by on once a week?

Depends how long you want to take over it really and what standards you use to judge your progression.
I did once a week, beginners only, for 3 months, then once a week beginners/intermediate for another 6 months and I think I reached a fair standard. Quite a high standard by local comparison, but at weekenders and London freestyles, still bottom of the pile. :sad:
Starting again with Blues now means that I'm at the bottom of the pile again! :sick:

Some people have gone flying past my standard with 3 - 6 months by dancing every night, but a year on, some of them are starting to lose their buzz for it and I'm still loving it! :clap:

So yes, you will get there doing it once a week, but don't expect it to be overnight.
You can speed it up by dancing more, but if you're doing it for fun, try not to lose sight of that.
Oh and try to be a bit more patient that me. A common conversation between me and others used to be:
Me: "look at him, how does he do that? I want to dance like that."
B: "Yes, but he's been dancing for 10 years Gav, you've been dancing for 1 year"
Me: "I don't care, I want to be like that NOW!". :rofl:

David Bailey
12th-March-2007, 12:53 PM
Quite a high standard by local comparison, but at weekenders and London freestyles, still bottom of the pile. :sad:

Hey, London's a big place - by Finchley standards, you'd be classed as "expert" :devil:


Oh and try to be a bit more patient that me. A common conversation between me and others used to be:
Me: "look at him, how does he do that? I want to dance like that."
B: "Yes, but he's been dancing for 10 years Gav, you've been dancing for 1 year"
Me: "I don't care, I want to be like that NOW!". :rofl:
Imagine how depressing it is when the boot's on the other foot :tears:

Terpsichorea
12th-March-2007, 12:56 PM
In my opinion, for real progress, you need the following sessions, at least once per week:

A class, to Learn Stuff
Practice with feedback, to see if you understand what you've learnt
Freestyle, with several different people, to put into effect the things you've learnt.
You also need a "learning plan", or structure, to follow, even if it's only a rough outline ("this week I'll be mostly working on...").

And I wish to God someone had told me that 10 years ago... :tears:

Interesting, I never thought about having a proper learning plan, but I suppose it's like anything else - learning in a structured way is a much better technique for making progress. I would dance more often if I could, but one problem is expense - at £7 a pop, classes aren't that cheap. And there is a limit to the amount of times I can nag my other half to 'go over that move just one more time!' :wink:

Jamie
12th-March-2007, 12:58 PM
Quite shocked I'm the only one who dances everyday... :really:

Gav
12th-March-2007, 12:58 PM
Hey, London's a big place - by Finchley standards, you'd be classed as "expert" :devil:
WooHoo! How do I get to Finchley?
I'm choosing to wait and see how awful Finchley is before I thank you for that comment! :devil:


Imagine how depressing it is when the boot's on the other foot :tears:

Nah, I'll stick to my trainers. CJ is the only one I've seen so far who can get away with dancing in boots! :flower:

Terpsichorea
12th-March-2007, 01:02 PM
Depends how long you want to take over it really and what standards you use to judge your progression.
I did once a week, beginners only, for 3 months, then once a week beginners/intermediate for another 6 months and I think I reached a fair standard. Quite a high standard by local comparison, but at weekenders and London freestyles, still bottom of the pile. :sad:
Starting again with Blues now means that I'm at the bottom of the pile again! :sick:

Some people have gone flying past my standard with 3 - 6 months by dancing every night, but a year on, some of them are starting to lose their buzz for it and I'm still loving it! :clap:

So yes, you will get there doing it once a week, but don't expect it to be overnight.
You can speed it up by dancing more, but if you're doing it for fun, try not to lose sight of that.
Oh and try to be a bit more patient that me. A common conversation between me and others used to be:
Me: "look at him, how does he do that? I want to dance like that."
B: "Yes, but he's been dancing for 10 years Gav, you've been dancing for 1 year"
Me: "I don't care, I want to be like that NOW!". :rofl:

Yes, I have a problem with being patient as well. I think it's a bit like learning a language - you get to a point where you know what you want to express, but can't get the words out in time. You also start berating yourself (at least I do) for not starting this years ago. It's good to have a reminder that after all, this is for FUN, not a gruelling test of endurance.

Gav
12th-March-2007, 01:04 PM
I would tick the "1-2 times a week" option, but I don't dance just for Cruella :D

WittyBird
12th-March-2007, 01:05 PM
Hey, London's a big place - by Finchley standards, you'd be classed as "expert" :devil:


Oh yes. OOoh the memories...... Gav you'd fit in well at Finchley :grin:


WooHoo! How do I get to Finchley?

Follow the yellow brick road, pass the lion, click heels, see a few scarecrows you've arrived.

Start sobbing, turn around, go home.


I'm choosing to wait and see how awful Finchley is before I thank you for that comment! :devil:



Finchley awful? whatever gave you that impression? :rolleyes:

Gav
12th-March-2007, 01:15 PM
Oh yes. OOoh the memories...... Gav you'd fit in well at Finchley :grin:
Follow the yellow brick road, pass the lion, click heels, see a few scarecrows you've arrived.
Start sobbing, turn around, go home.
Finchley awful? whatever gave you that impression? :rolleyes:

See Terpsithingy!

There comes a point where you become torn;
Do I go to not so good places and get worshipped, but not really learn anything?
Or, do I go to the really good places and feel like a total spastic compared to the ****-hot dancers, but learn a lot from dancing with great dancers?

I prefer to go for the latter option, but it doesn't do your ego any harm to go and show off from time to time. :devil:

Twirlie Bird
12th-March-2007, 01:20 PM
I started dancing just over 4 months ago. It started off once a week. Then after about a month it went to twice a week. Then within another couple of weeks I had started doing the intermediate classes and then it went to 3 times, then 4 times a week.:nice: I would do the fifth day as well if it was completely down to me. :what:

Even these 4 classes a week with freestyles wasn't/isn't enough. I so want to go the weekend freestyles. I have been to a couple now and absolutely love them. They are so different, you get to dance with so many different and new people. Fabulous. I went to one on Saturday night and I'm still buzzing from it now. :whistle:

Then of course there's the weekenders. Apparently three children can't take care of themselves and the cat and the house when their parents are dancing the weekend away. Kids these days eh!!! :rofl:

Basically I would dance every single day if I could. I am seriously addicted. Everyone tells me that I should pace myself that I am going to burn out but I really can't imagine that happening. Dance is my drug. :awe:

Twirlie Bird
-x-

David Bailey
12th-March-2007, 01:22 PM
Interesting, I never thought about having a proper learning plan, but I suppose it's like anything else - learning in a structured way is a much better technique for making progress.
Yes, although obviously less Fun :)


I would dance more often if I could, but one problem is expense - at £7 a pop, classes aren't that cheap.
Wait till you need private classes, that's where the money really starts vanishing :eek:


And there is a limit to the amount of times I can nag my other half to 'go over that move just one more time!' :wink:
Which is one of the main reasons for having a regular dance partner...


WooHoo! How do I get to Finchley?
Practise.

Boom Boom :rofl:

Jamie
12th-March-2007, 01:25 PM
Basically I would dance every single day if I could. I am seriously addicted. Everyone tells me that I should pace myself that I am going to burn out but I really can't imagine that happening. Dance is my drug. :awe:

Twirlie Bird
-x-

I dance everyday, it's very rare that I have a "night off from dancing... I haven't burnt out yet.

David Bailey
12th-March-2007, 01:31 PM
I dance everyday, it's very rare that I have a "night off from dancing... I haven't burnt out yet.
And he's even been seen at Finchley :rofl:

WittyBird
12th-March-2007, 01:31 PM
feel like a total spastic

Why change the habit of a lifetime?

It's Scope now :rolleyes:

rubyred
12th-March-2007, 01:33 PM
I probably dance around 5 nights a week, I have had to cut down because I also love to do other things for example, meet up with my kids who tell me times they feel they have to make an appointment to see me :blush: . They still love me though:hug:

Jamie
12th-March-2007, 01:35 PM
And he's even been seen at Finchley :rofl:

I only went to show off :rofl:

MartinHarper
12th-March-2007, 01:43 PM
Burning out is also fun. Dance lots, burn out, go do something else, come back, start again.
Personally, I found dancing every day was a little too much wear and tear on the joints and suchlike. Plus I ended up making some odd dancing decisions on days when nothing was happening.

Cruella
12th-March-2007, 01:49 PM
I would tick the "1-2 times a week" option, but I don't dance just for Cruella :D

I'm cut to the quick! :tears:

David Bailey
12th-March-2007, 01:54 PM
I only went to show off :rofl:
By Finchley standards, that means "standing upright". :devil:

Twirly
12th-March-2007, 02:04 PM
I've ticked 1-2 times a week, as that's average. Sometimes it's more, sometimes it's less - was a bit worried about Hammersmith on Saturday as I hadn't danced for 2 weeks and thought I might be a bit rusty (but I had danced 3 times in the week leading up to the last time I'd danced). But I wasn't too bad.

If I do 3 times a week or more for any length of time I find that I get too knackered, plus other consequences (like can't find anything in my flat, friends start to say "who" when I call them up and I bore my colleagues rigid with tales of dancing...). Now if I was younger, and didn't have to get up and come to work in the morning it'd be a lot easier...

Double Trouble
12th-March-2007, 02:06 PM
Now I'm back down to one MJ lesson and one freestyle a week. :sad:

Stop moaning....you have more important things to do now.:wink:

WittyBird
12th-March-2007, 02:15 PM
Stop moaning....you have more important things to do now.:wink:

:rofl: *must resist*

Gav
12th-March-2007, 02:19 PM
Why change the habit of a lifetime?
It's Scope now :rolleyes:
"I feel like a total Scope" doesn't have the same ring to it though. :na:


Stop moaning....you have more important things to do now.:wink:

Yes dear, sorry dear. I'll get back to the washing up and ironing now.

TheTramp
12th-March-2007, 02:19 PM
Quite shocked I'm the only one who dances everyday... :really:

Ummm.... :rolleyes:


Nah, I'll stick to my trainers. CJ is the only one I've seen so far who can get away with dancing in boots! :flower:

You think??


I dance everyday, it's very rare that I have a "night off from dancing... I haven't burnt out yet.

Yeah. But I've been doing it for 7 years. You've only been doing it for 7 months!! :na:

SeriouslyAddicted
12th-March-2007, 02:21 PM
I am seriously addicted.

No you're not - Thats me :na:

Always go once a week, often two and sometimes three. Don't think there is an option for that though!

Degodier
12th-March-2007, 06:24 PM
I've been dancing three years and it depends on what else is going on in life.... minimum twice, maximum 5 times a week, depending on sitters!!


Apparently three children can't take care of themselves and the cat and the house when their parents are dancing the weekend away.

You're right, kids don't look after themselves- but I'm a better Mum when I've had my fix- if I haven't danced for a few days I start spinning in the kitchen while cooking. Last time I did that I fell over the baby gate :D (not for a baby- for the dogs)

As a single lady too it's brilliant for just getting out on my own just on a whim and socialising with the many lovely people:love: I've met over the years.

My enthusiasm for dancing goes up and down too, post weekenders I'm addicted for a while- then it flattens out a bit, then I'll meet a fab/sexy (or both if I'm lucky) new dancer or learn a new move that I love and off I go again.....

....and finally, it's the best cure for the Blues :sad: I know. I say to the other scrummy mummies- 'chuck those Prozac and come dancing!!!'

Frankie_4711
12th-March-2007, 07:54 PM
I went with the 4-5 option, but it does depend on what's happening that week (have done 13 days in a row before), and does two venues on the same day count as twice or is it how many days a week? (I've been known on quite a few occasions to do a busk during the day and then a freestyle in the evening, for instance)

WittyBird
13th-March-2007, 12:51 AM
What????

We turn up at venues to dance?


Shocked I tell you :na:

sidney
13th-March-2007, 11:18 AM
When I first started it was once a week for about three months, doing the beginners class and then I stared going to freestyles which could take me up to three times a week, and after a year I went to my first weekender which was Southport three years ago, and I then was so addicted with going on dance holidays, also I did not get to see my non dancing friends much or even my daughters as often we live in different parts of the country, but in the last few months I don't have that big buzz as much plus my grandson was born new years eve, and it made me reacess what was more important and in the last few weeks I have been doing other non dancing things like meeting up with my friends even booked a holiday to Spain with my girlfriends, I still dance about once a week for the social aspect and I am enjoying it better like this and not beating myself up if I am not dancing well, because at the end of the day to me it is a nice hobby in ever way.:)

Double Trouble
13th-March-2007, 11:34 AM
We turn up at venues to dance?

mmm...I usually manage to fit in a little wiggle now and then. In between gossiping with you, drinking wine and sizing up the totty. :D

Gav
13th-March-2007, 11:52 AM
mmm...I usually manage to fit in a little wiggle now and then. In between gossiping with you, drinking wine and sizing up the totty. :D

but no dancing then? :whistle: :D

Lynn
13th-March-2007, 10:32 PM
1-2 times a week. Because although I only go to a regular Ceroc night once a week, there are weekenders and freestyles that add another few nights per month, so once a week or less would be inaccurate.

Though this week, I'm planning on 3 evenings - Ceroc, cha cha and AT.

WittyBird
13th-March-2007, 11:07 PM
but no dancing then? :whistle: :D

Take 10 deep breathes and stop, resist the urge, count to 15 and stop.

You must not rise to it. Under no circumstances post anything .
If needs must then gag yourself and go to cupboard.

Count to 10 and then say what you think.

okies, here goes.......

choice of gossipping with me or dancing with you................
No wonder she chooses gossipping :rofl:

that was the tame version :na:

Gav
14th-March-2007, 09:36 AM
Take 10 deep breathes and stop, resist the urge, count to 15 and stop.

You must not rise to it. Under no circumstances post anything .
If needs must then gag yourself and go to cupboard.

Count to 10 and then say what you think.

okies, here goes.......

choice of gossipping with me or dancing with you................
No wonder she chooses gossipping :rofl:

that was the tame version :na:

I'm impressed with the amount of restraint you've shown in that post. It must have really hurt. :D

WittyBird
15th-March-2007, 12:22 AM
It must have really hurt. :D

No more so than dancing with you :D *Only kidding sweetie:na: :na:


*or am I

Trousers
15th-March-2007, 12:02 PM
mmm.... . . . . totty. :D

I thought Totty was another word for Birds!

But to describe BLOKES?


Huh.?

That's plainly wrong init?
:what: :confused:

fletch
15th-March-2007, 12:07 PM
I thought Totty was another word for Birds!

But to describe BLOKES?


Huh.?

That's plainly wrong init?
:what: :confused:

you do have to remember that the two people talking are 'bloke'etts'

:rofl:

Trousers
15th-March-2007, 12:09 PM
you do have to remember that the two people talking are 'bloke'etts'

:rofl:

Wot??? :confused:


Lesbians?
:eek:




cool!

Double Trouble
18th-March-2007, 09:07 PM
Wot??? :confused:


Lesbians?
:eek:




cool!

Variety is the spice of life, my dear Trousers.:devil: :yum: :devil:

Freudian Hips
19th-March-2007, 11:54 AM
When I was young and childless, I used to dance (contemporary or occasionally ballet) or go to the gym nearly every day. Now - as a middle aged :tears: mother :awe: who works :eek: - something had to give!

On a regular week (term time) I do one contemporary class and one ceroc class. I get to a party most alternate weekends when my girls are with their father. I substitute my contemporary class with yoga or body combat during holiday periods and on the six weeks a year when my girls are on holiday with their dad but I am working, I try to arrange to get to as many ceroc nights around Scotland as my work diary and cat sitters will allow (fortunately we have offices in most places :wink: !!)

Did my first weekender at Southport in February and am looking forward to more :grin:

It's a hectic but balanced dance life :clap: :clap: :clap:

Gav
20th-March-2007, 09:24 AM
Variety is the spice of life, my dear Trousers.:devil: :yum: :devil:

Damn! All this time I've been using Paprika! :blush: