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El Salsero Gringo
3rd-October-2005, 08:58 AM
www.ceroc.com/storm

Who's going, then?

Bex
3rd-October-2005, 09:02 AM
I think this will be a fab event, will definitely be getting a coach load of Reading & Twyford people going!! :clap:

David Bailey
3rd-October-2005, 09:15 AM
Looks like there's no "single room" option - the "single accommodation" page seems to imply that you get matched up with someone ("Single and sharing")

Is that correct? Either way, it's less than clear...

El Salsero Gringo
3rd-October-2005, 09:27 AM
Looks like there's no "single room" option - the "single accommodation" page seems to imply that you get matched up with someone ("Single and sharing")

Is that correct? Either way, it's less than clear...I think it's really clear. For the cheap rooms (£29 option) one of you ends up in the single room, one on the sofa in the living room. But still, £29? What do you expect?

Cruella
3rd-October-2005, 09:29 AM
As it clashes with the Blackpool competition it's going to be a difficult choice. Let's hope that it doesn't affect the numbers at Blackpool too much as every year has been fab there and would hate for Chance to Dance to lose out after all their hard work. Shame it couldn't have been arranged the weekend after / before as the comp is the same weekend every year!!! Or maybe this is on purpose :devil:

djtrev
3rd-October-2005, 09:42 AM
As the only person to have voted(or so it seems) I would like to retract my vote.I have decided to sit on the fence for a bit.
No singles.
50 dj's?Really?
Too much going on.
Will they deliver?
Franco's Camber weekend is more appealing.

Bex
3rd-October-2005, 09:47 AM
As it clashes with the Blackpool competition it's going to be a difficult choice. Let's hope that it doesn't affect the numbers at Blackpool too much as every year has been fab there and would hate for Chance to Dance to lose out after all their hard work. Shame it couldn't have been arranged the weekend after / before as the comp is the same weekend every year!!! Or maybe this is on purpose :devil:

It definitely wasn't done on purpose, and I agree its a shame it clashes with Blackpool but with the events over 300 miles apart, one being a Competition, one being a Dance Weekender I really don't think either will have an impact on the other.

If you're only given one weekend date, what do you do?

Dan Hudson
3rd-October-2005, 10:03 AM
50 dj's?Really?

lots of variety... means there won't long to wait if the set is pants!!


Franco's Camber weekend is more appealing.

how exactly...?? you can't make general statements like this and not back it up with facts :mad:

stewart38
3rd-October-2005, 10:05 AM
Looks like there's no "single room" option - the "single accommodation" page seems to imply that you get matched up with someone ("Single and sharing")

Is that correct? Either way, it's less than clear...


Looks like if your a gigolo you have to pay £99 for your own room :sick: .

Other option book early for £29 and share with someone you know or dont know. I would never share with someone i dont know unless i had to.

I assume you can get two people to share one room at £29 each and not forced into lucky lottery, its not that clear

Seems very 'busy' so will sit back a while me thinks

Cruella
3rd-October-2005, 10:08 AM
I presumed the 50 Dj's was an error!! That seems a hell of alot. Bex you say that it won't effect numbers but i for one am tempted to do this instead of going to blackpool as usual. For 29 pounds it's hard to resist.

Bex
3rd-October-2005, 10:17 AM
I presumed the 50 Dj's was an error!! That seems a hell of alot. Bex you say that it won't effect numbers but i for one am tempted to do this instead of going to blackpool as usual. For 29 pounds it's hard to resist.

Hi Hun, I know what you mean, I've always heard great things about the Blackpool comp, but not being a competitor it doesn't really appeal to me to go all that way for a boogie, I'm lazy I know!!

Well its actually 3 nights worth of freestyle and being at Camber and Bognor before they are loooooooong nights, I assume there will be a couple of dance room options too over the weekend, so 50 DJ's - you're definitely going to get the variety and the best of the best!

El Salsero Gringo
3rd-October-2005, 10:21 AM
Hi Hun, I know what you mean, I've always heard great things about the Blackpool comp, but not being a competitor it doesn't really appeal to me to go all that way for a boogie, I'm lazy I know!!

Well its actually 3 nights worth of freestyle and being at Camber and Bognor before they are loooooooong nights, I assume there will be a couple of dance room options too over the weekend, so 50 DJ's - you're definitely going to get the variety and the best of the best!Bex, how come you're a "senior member" not a "Ceroc Teacher" or "commercial operator" anymore?

Bex
3rd-October-2005, 10:22 AM
Bex, how come you're a "senior member" not a "Ceroc Teacher" or "commercial operator" anymore?

Hi ESG, err dunno, hadn't noticed - maybe its my age :tears:

Gojive
3rd-October-2005, 10:24 AM
This isn't really a new weekender, it's simply a rebadged version of the Rebel Roc weekender held on exactly the same weekend last year.

I'm pretty sure that Katy told me Pontin's could only offer her the first weekend of March last year, so I wouldn't be suprised if that was the case again.

I like the idea of lost of DJs, for the reason Dan mentioned above, but 50 does seem a little odd?

I hope to be going again :)

El Salsero Gringo
3rd-October-2005, 10:25 AM
Hi ESG, err dunno, hadn't noticed - maybe its my age :tears:As long as it isn't an indication of a drastic alteration in your life!

dee
3rd-October-2005, 10:25 AM
www.ceroc.com/storm

Who's going, then?

Missy D and i will be going :clap: For £29 i dont care if i have to sleep in the bath!!! sounds like it will be a good weekend. Im the 2nd one to vote, lets just hope there will be more forumites going. :grin:

djtrev
3rd-October-2005, 10:25 AM
Dan you are probably right,I cant back it up.
When I first looked at the site it just looked a bit too 'busy'.
I am with Cruella on this one.I just cant imagine they actually mean there will be 50 dj's providing music for that weekeend.Are they all Ceroc dj's?Do they get paid?
Am I right in assuming that Dj's at weekenders get paid or do they just get free accomodation?

stewart38
3rd-October-2005, 10:32 AM
Looks like if your a gigolo you have to pay £99 for your own room :sick: .

Other option book early for £29 and share with someone you know or dont know. I would never share with someone i dont know unless i had to.

I assume you can get two people to share one room at £29 each and not forced into lucky lottery, its not that clear

Seems very 'busy' so will sit back a while me thinks

In fact if your an intelligent gigolo you could pay £58 take a pretend friend ?

At these prices im sure this event will sell out quickly

Ive never been disppointed with Yebel Yell and am sure it will be a great event

David Bailey
3rd-October-2005, 10:57 AM
When I first looked at the site it just looked a bit too 'busy'.

If you're talking about usability I agree - it's dumb having drop-downs for a single menu option, and the colour / background scheme is diabolical. It's obviously been created by a designer-type, keen to show off their command of Flash and ability to create these new-fangled image things...

OK, getting off-topic here.

Lynn
3rd-October-2005, 10:59 AM
I am with Cruella on this one.I just cant imagine they actually mean there will be 50 dj's providing music for that weekeend.Are they all Ceroc dj's?Do they get paid?
Am I right in assuming that Dj's at weekenders get paid or do they just get free accomodation? I think it says 50 hours of freestyle - so each DJ just one hour?

Gojive
3rd-October-2005, 11:14 AM
I think it says 50 hours of freestyle - so each DJ just one hour?

With dancing over 3 rooms though, I guess the average would then be 3 hours per DJ?

Just noticed this on the blurb...

"Video Clinic"

Sounds like a great idea! :clap:

Bex
3rd-October-2005, 11:24 AM
As long as it isn't an indication of a drastic alteration in your life!

No, am covering teaching tonight at West Drayton :waycool:

DavidB
3rd-October-2005, 11:33 AM
No, am covering teaching tonight at West Drayton :waycool:
Covering the teacher with what? And does Billco know about this?

Bex
3rd-October-2005, 11:36 AM
Covering the teacher with what? And does Billco know about this?

Trust you Mr B!!! :D

El Salsero Gringo
3rd-October-2005, 11:36 AM
No, am covering teaching tonight at West Drayton :waycool:
Someone pointed out that's it's because you joined up recently. And look! You're back to being a commercial operator! SPOOKY!

Bex
3rd-October-2005, 11:41 AM
Someone pointed out that's it's because you joined up recently. And look! You're back to being a commercial operator! SPOOKY!

Is November 2003 recent then? This is the first time I've been down as a Commercial Operator, must have happened when I paid my subs!!!

Anyway, we're way off thread sorry!!

El Salsero Gringo
3rd-October-2005, 11:43 AM
Is November 2003 recent then? This is the first time I've been down as a Commercial Operator, must have happened when I paid my subs!!!

Anyway, we're way off thread sorry!!Ah, but having paid your sub recently you're now both bold and italic!

CJ
3rd-October-2005, 11:59 AM
Having given it much thought:

I'll probably go to the first one that asks me to DJ and agrees to meet my accommodation costs. :D

(That'll be a quiet weekend in for CJ, then... lol......)

DavidY
3rd-October-2005, 01:01 PM
It definitely wasn't done on purpose, and I agree its a shame it clashes with Blackpool but with the events over 300 miles apart, one being a Competition, one being a Dance Weekender I really don't think either will have an impact on the other.As one lives between the two (albeit a bit nearer to Blackpool) I'd consider going to either. There must be other folks who are the same - so I guess there will be some impact. :sad:

jivecat
3rd-October-2005, 01:14 PM
I'm tempted by the £29 option but am wondering how bad does the accommodation have to be for them to have to try to sell it at that price? I figure it's got to be slightly better than a tent in March. However, it's probably a 4 mile walk from the chalet to the dance hall.
What is dance psychology and why do only men need to know about it? :confused:

Russell Saxby
3rd-October-2005, 01:18 PM
I'm tempted by the £29 option but am wondering how bad does the accommodation have to be for them to have to try to sell it at that price? I figure it's got to be slightly better than a tent in March. However, it's probably a 4 mile walk from the chalet to the dance hall.
What is dance psychology and why do only men need to know about it? :confused:

I guess it will be the same chalets as they use every other weekend there.

Where did you get 4 miles form - I assume you have never been before.

Me I am going.

Northants Girly
3rd-October-2005, 01:25 PM
As it clashes with the Blackpool competition it's going to be a difficult choice. Let's hope that it doesn't affect the numbers at Blackpool too much as every year has been fab there and would hate for Chance to Dance to lose out after all their hard work. Hasn't there always been something on at Camber at the same time as Blackpool? (well, for the last 2 years anyway)

Speaking of Blackpool I can't find any definate dates/info about it on the web - can anyone point me in the right direction? :)

jivecat
3rd-October-2005, 02:12 PM
Where did you get 4 miles form - I assume you have never been before.



I was exaggerating. :rolleyes:

stewart38
3rd-October-2005, 02:19 PM
I guess it will be the same chalets as they use every other weekend there.

Where did you get 4 miles form - I assume you have never been before.

Me I am going.


Ive booked for £58 no one ask via internet for another name (although may go with someone)

Assume its same accommodation as usual.

Lucy Locket
3rd-October-2005, 03:47 PM
i'm going i'm going yeah yeah yeah

:clap: :clap: :clap:

and it's a week before my birthday so birthday cake all round

dee
3rd-October-2005, 04:14 PM
i'm going i'm going yeah yeah yeah

:clap: :clap: :clap:

and it's a week before my birthday so birthday cake all round

£29 and birthday cake!!! what more could one want :drool: look forward to meeting you LL even if it is months away :flower:

Blues Dancer
3rd-October-2005, 04:15 PM
With dancing over 3 rooms though, I guess the average would then be 3 hours per DJ?

I'm kinda assuming that the 50 hours of freestyle is a total over all the rooms.

Since, if the dancing starts at 9pm on Friday, and finishes at 6am on Monday morning, that's only 57 actual hours. I'm not sure that I could cope with stopping dancing for only 7 hours the entire time I was there....

Which brings us back to each DJ playing for 1 hour?? Not sure that I like this idea - yes, you may get the top DJ playing. But you'll also get the 50th best DJ playing! And, unless this is regulated somehow, means that you'll potentially get lots of repetition of tracks, since they'll all want to wow the dancers, and play the current 'best' tracks. I know that this happens with 2/3/4 DJs each night. Imagine what it would be like with 9!

stewart38
3rd-October-2005, 04:28 PM
....

Which brings us back to each DJ playing for 1 hour?? Not sure that I like this idea - yes, you may get the top DJ playing. But you'll also get the 50th best DJ playing! And, unless this is regulated somehow, means that you'll potentially get lots of repetition of tracks, since they'll all want to wow the dancers, and play the current 'best' tracks. I know that this happens with 2/3/4 DJs each night. Imagine what it would be like with 9!

why not , some of the top DJ play **** sometimes why not give ones lower down a chance, they may even play what the punters want :yeah:

I see the very sucessful 'top 40' at southport in June was pulled for september probably as it wasnt 'street cred'

Jive Brummie
3rd-October-2005, 04:41 PM
BLACKPOOL FOR ME AND THE WIFE :clap:

Chance To Dance's event has always (IMO) been fantastic, attracting brilliant dancers to pit there talents against each other. Well organised by lovely people who genuinely care about their punters...it can't get much better. Not only that but it kinda doesn't alienate everyone from oop north by being absolutely chuffin' miles away. Not that i'm suggesting camber does but there are a hell of a lot of people up here who don't really want to travel that far :flower: .

Same weekend? Sounds a bit dodgy to me. Competitions are few and far between compared to weekenders, hence our enthusiasm for Blackpool.

Don't forget the Jive Addiction Scarborough weekender in February..

Soooo much choice, what shall we all do :whistle:

JB x x

TiggsTours
3rd-October-2005, 04:46 PM
At these prices, I'd be seriously interested! Does anyone have a web link they can email me? I can't find any details.

stewart38
3rd-October-2005, 04:51 PM
At these prices, I'd be seriously interested! Does anyone have a web link they can email me? I can't find any details.


Its at the top of the thread

TiggsTours
3rd-October-2005, 05:05 PM
Its at the top of the thread
Thank you. :kiss:

JohnSweeney
3rd-October-2005, 05:27 PM
Hasn't there always been something on at Camber at the same time as Blackpool? (well, for the last 2 years anyway)

Speaking of Blackpool I can't find any definate dates/info about it on the web - can anyone point me in the right direction? :)

As far as I know the first time a major event clashed with Blackpool was 2004 when Rebel Roc ran a weekender at Camber and Jive Time ran a weekender at Hastings. I hear all three events went well - there are a lot more Modern Jivers now that there were 10 years ago when these type of events started.

stewart38
3rd-October-2005, 05:30 PM
As far as I know the first time a major event clashed with Blackpool was 2004 when Rebel Roc ran a weekender at Camber and Jive Time ran a weekender at Hastings. I hear all three events went well - there are a lot more Modern Jivers now that there were 10 years ago when these type of events started.Im not aware yet of any weekender suffering from competition or there being too many

Of course when there was less if you hadn't booked by May you couldnt get into Novembers

RobC
3rd-October-2005, 06:03 PM
Im not aware yet of any weekender suffering from competition or there being too many

Of course when there was less if you hadn't booked by May you couldnt get into Novembers
I believe the May Camber has clashed with Torquay Rock Bottoms a few times and this November's Camber clashes with Boppin Bristol (where i'll be teaching again) :wink:

JohnSweeney
3rd-October-2005, 06:11 PM
I believe the May Camber has clashed with Torquay Rock Bottoms a few times and this November's Camber clashes with Boppin Bristol (where i'll be teaching again) :wink:

Well I listed 58 major holidays/weekend events for 2005 so the chance of some of these events NOT clashing is zero!

Reducing the numbers slightly at some of these events might actually be beneficial and give us room to dance!

Hopefully the people who want to go to a major competition like Blackpool will still go.

RobC
3rd-October-2005, 06:14 PM
OK, now is it me, or does it look like the guy is grabbing a handful in the photo they are using to publicise Storm ?

David Bailey
3rd-October-2005, 07:24 PM
OK, now is it me, or does it look like the guy is grabbing a handful in the photo they are using to publicise Storm ?
:rofl: Maybe that's the idea?

Missy D
3rd-October-2005, 07:35 PM
Having given it much thought:

I'll probably go to the first one that asks me to DJ and agrees to meet my accommodation costs. :D

(That'll be a quiet weekend in for CJ, then... lol......)

Dont be such a tight arse! You can dj for me and Dee anytime oh kilted one :wink:

foxylady
3rd-October-2005, 07:38 PM
OK, now is it me, or does it look like the guy is grabbing a handful in the photo they are using to publicise Storm ?

Exactly what I thought when I saw it !

Northants Girly
4th-October-2005, 10:09 AM
www.ceroc.com/storm

Who's going, then?Has anyone managed to print off a copy of the booking form? They say it's in pdf format but it ain't - it's a jpg and it's huge!

Please can someone explain to me how to do this so it fits on A4 or A3 ? :confused:

Too early in morning for my brain I'm afraid . . . . :(

stewart38
4th-October-2005, 10:17 AM
I believe the May Camber has clashed with Torquay Rock Bottoms a few times and this November's Camber clashes with Boppin Bristol (where i'll be teaching again) :wink:


Didnt say there were not clashes but not aware any 'event' have suffered

It will be interesting to see if Camber November has a load more women (as it looks like the STORM is following Southports policy of trying to keep numbers even)

Clearly more events at present can only be a good thing and why should women expect '50' ladies on. :yeah:

SilverFox
4th-October-2005, 10:18 AM
Please can someone explain to me how to do this so it fits on A4 or A3 ?


Click the little printer icon in the window saying "Macromedia Flashpaper" in the top left.

Lounge Lizard
4th-October-2005, 01:22 PM
Well I will be there - with (i would imagine) loads of dancers from Hastings - who cares about the accomodation when you live 15 miles away from the venue £29 and go home every night - will we find parking when we return tho!!!

Yogi_Bear
4th-October-2005, 11:16 PM
Has anyone managed to print off a copy of the booking form? They say it's in pdf format but it ain't - it's a jpg and it's huge!

Please can someone explain to me how to do this so it fits on A4 or A3 ? :confused:

Too early in morning for my brain I'm afraid . . . . :(My computer seized up when I tried to open the pdf so I had to give up - will try again tomorrow. Oh for a nice simple, straightforward site.....

Yogi_Bear
4th-October-2005, 11:24 PM
There is an awful lot of rubbish in the FAQs. Have I missed it? Which teachers are committed to being there? What will there be other than Ceroc? Why do they assume everyone is coming from London? I'd love to see what the options are for golf, as you can't get a game at Rye for love or money unless you're a close relative or bosom pal of a member :whistle:
But for £29, are we suppooed to care? :rolleyes:

DavidY
4th-October-2005, 11:38 PM
I just spotted this one in the FAQ:

I'm a Ceroc taxi dancer are there any discounts available?

We recognise the huge contribution you make to our business and yes there is a discount available for all members of the Ceroc Crew. Please speak with your local Ceroc organiser or call the Storm hotline 07914 224799 for more details.
Anyone know what the discounts are?


Speaking of Blackpool I can't find any definate dates/info about it on the web - can anyone point me in the right direction? :)I can't find it on the web - but I picked up a Chance 2 Dance leaflet somewhere (Southport?) and it is the same weekend as Storm. :sad:

Lounge Lizard
5th-October-2005, 11:12 AM
Has anyone managed to print off a copy of the booking form? They say it's in pdf format but it ain't - it's a jpg and it's huge!

Please can someone explain to me how to do this so it fits on A4 or A3 ? :confused:

Too early in morning for my brain I'm afraid . . . . :(
I printed it ok but had to reduce it as it is A3 (I think) and my printer is A4

Teething troubles with website methinks, I know the details for the weekend from Pontins were only finalised a few weeks ago and Ceroc have done very well to get the Website and all details published this quick

I would guess details on teachers etc will follow
We have already booked our apartment
LL

stewart38
5th-October-2005, 11:18 AM
I printed it ok but had to reduce it as it is A3 (I think) and my printer is A4

Teething troubles with website methinks, I know the details for the weekend from Pontins were only finalised a few weeks ago and Ceroc have done very well to get the Website and all details published this quick

I would guess details on teachers etc will follow
We have already booked our apartment
LL


I booked by credit card and it was very easy with confirmation coming through

In the short space of time i think they have done a great job (even if site is a bit crowded)

I cant see those £29 places me around much longer

David Bailey
5th-October-2005, 09:51 PM
There is an awful lot of rubbish in the FAQs.
The first and main bit of rubbish being, of course, that since the site is only recently launched, they can't have received enough Qs to decide which ones are FA or not.

The abuse of a powerful tool like an FAQ, which is supposed to be a compilation of useful answers to common questions, gets my goat. More and more, I see these being used as a rephrased marketing tool.

Typical FAQ: "I want more of your wonderful product - how can I pay for it?" Grrr....

{ snip list of good questions }
Now those are what I call good questions. What are the odds that any of these would ever be actually listed in the site FAQ though?

Although I like the one about not bringing dogs called Trevor - good to see Mike's sense of humour hasn't totally atrophied.

BTW, I'm voting No - as there seems to be no way to book a single chalet.

stewart38
5th-October-2005, 09:57 PM
BTW, I'm voting No - as there seems to be no way to book a single chalet.


Pay £58 got to be cheaper then £99 ????

El Salsero Gringo
5th-October-2005, 11:18 PM
Now those are what I call good questions. What are the odds that any of these would ever be actually listed in the site FAQ though?If you email them to Bradders (david@ceroclondon.com) I'm sure he'll consider putting them on the site. It's more likely to find you the answers than asking, rhetorically, here.

Angelina
6th-October-2005, 01:45 AM
Hi there,

Just wanted to ‘thank you’ on behalf of A Chance 2 Dance Ltd, for all your support and concern. I would also like to let everyone know that even when there were other events happening on the same weekend as our competition last year – we still had our best year yet for attendance. This I feel is due to us offering something for everyone. We don't just offer a competition, but we offer a weekend package, which can be adapted for most people’s requirements. We have a Friday dance, a Saturday competition, with freestyle dancing & then freestyle till the wee small hours, leading into the Tea Dance at the world famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom! Dancers not wishing to participate in the competition still get a huge amount of dance time, besides being able to watch some of the best dancers in the UK strut their stuff & dance and socialize with them throughout the day.
As a company we book our venue years in advance & this being our 6th year have never deviated from the first weekend in March. We hope that with all the dancers around the UK, that all events held the weekend of the 3rd to 5th March 2006 will be well attended, but obviously still maintain our event in Blackpool is still THE place to be!

Angelina x

David Bailey
6th-October-2005, 08:10 AM
Pay £58 got to be cheaper then £99 ????
Well, I'm just (foolishly) going by the FAQ:

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Can I come on my own?

If you are coming to the Ceroc Storm Weekender on your own, choose our 'Chalet Share' option when you book. You will share an apartment with one other dancer of the same sex. The chalets accommodate one person sleeping in the bedroom and the second person on the bed in the living area.

Hundreds of dancers will be traveling to the event on their own. So come and join in the fun!

You can either select a 'budget' or a 'classic' apartment.
--------------------

And:

If you email them to Bradders (david@ceroclondon.com) I'm sure he'll consider putting them on the site. It's more likely to find you the answers than asking, rhetorically, here.
Ah, I see the problem now - you've got me confused with someone who wants to improve things, rather than someone who likes moaning.

Yogi_Bear
6th-October-2005, 08:14 AM
Well, if i went on my own I would just book a chalet for two people, myself and A N Other, and on the day A N Other wouldn't have been able to make it, so it costs me £58?

David Bailey
6th-October-2005, 08:32 AM
Well, if i went on my own I would just book a chalet for two people, myself and A N Other, and on the day A N Other wouldn't have been able to make it, so it costs me £58?
Oh right - good point, I didn't think about that, sorry. I see what you mean now, Stewart.

I'm clearly having a duh day - already....

Lynn
6th-October-2005, 11:54 AM
Well, I'm just (foolishly) going by the FAQ:

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Can I come on my own?

If you are coming to the Ceroc Storm Weekender on your own, choose our 'Chalet Share' option when you book. You will share an apartment with one other dancer of the same sex. The chalets accommodate one person sleeping in the bedroom and the second person on the bed in the living area.

Hundreds of dancers will be traveling to the event on their own. So come and join in the fun!

You can either select a 'budget' or a 'classic' apartment.
--------------------And if you look at the prices list you can also book a 'Classic deluxe for a single for £169/199 or a 'Club' for one for £189/219 (the variation being the early bird discount).

ericklondon
6th-October-2005, 04:43 PM
Where the VIP accomodation....???

Erick

Ps: hello everyone...!!

stewart38
6th-October-2005, 04:48 PM
And if you look at the prices list you can also book a 'Classic deluxe for a single for £169/199 or a 'Club' for one for £189/219 (the variation being the early bird discount).


I guess there will be a lot of people coming with card board cut outs of 'ANO'
to get pass security on the gates :whistle:

Russell Saxby
6th-October-2005, 05:22 PM
Hi there,

Just wanted to ‘thank you’ on behalf of A Chance 2 Dance Ltd, for all your support and concern. Angelina x

I can only see a couple of posts on this thread referring to A Chance 2 Dance :confused: I guess you have been inundated with PM's :whistle:

Surely not just an excuse for a plug :D

I for one will be at Camber, but wish the Blackpool team another successful event, one of these days I will make the journey up north.

Russell

Toots
7th-October-2005, 01:09 PM
I am absolutely most definitely 100% going again next year!!!! Last year was fantastic, especially as Katy gave it to crew members free of charge!!!! Plenty to do and be prepared for very very late nights, great atmosphere and great to meet up with people from everywhere. Anyone know what kind of discount Taxi dancers get?

Lee
7th-October-2005, 01:16 PM
Oh right - good point, I didn't think about that, sorry. I see what you mean now, Stewart.

I'm clearly having a duh day - already....


Ceroc say they have accomodation for over 1500 people, but if everyone books the cheap chalets for 2 and only one goes won't that will reduce the numbers able to go?:confused:

Lee

Gojive
7th-October-2005, 01:25 PM
I am absolutely most definitely 100% going again next year!!!! Last year was fantastic,

Yes, but are you really sure Toots? :D :wink:

I hope to be going (I suppose at this stage, there's no reason why not!). We did have a great time last year Toots, eh? - was your first weekender if I remember correctly? :hug:

Gojive
7th-October-2005, 01:29 PM
Ceroc say they have accomodation for over 1500 people, but if everyone books the cheap chalets for 2 and only one goes won't that will reduce the numbers able to go?:confused:

Lee

More space on the dance floor! :clap: :waycool:

I think we had around 800 last year. I think it's difficult to say really, whether it'll be up or down on that this time. On the one hand, it's now got much bigger advertising, but on the other, Katy had a great fanbase (me included), that would go anywhere she went :)

LMC
7th-October-2005, 01:48 PM
Ceroc say they have accomodation for over 1500 people, but if everyone books the cheap chalets for 2 and only one goes won't that will reduce the numbers able to go?:confused:

Lee
Yes - unless the people who have booked a cheap chalet for two end up taking someone along.

I wouldn't want to share with a complete stranger, so if a cheap chalet for two costs less than a single chalet (even if the single is of a slightly higher standard, we're not really going to be spending any time in them!) then it's a bit of a no-brainer - I booked that way even before this issue came up on the thread :rolleyes: (but not much before, I'm not THAT clever :na: )

:devil: Of course, I might change my mind about the sharing with a stranger thing, if I can sell my spare place on at a vast profit towards the end of February :devil:

Toots
7th-October-2005, 05:37 PM
Yes, but are you really sure Toots? :D :wink:

I hope to be going (I suppose at this stage, there's no reason why not!). We did have a great time last year Toots, eh? - was your first weekender if I remember correctly? :hug:


Yes it was my first weekender, it was FAB!! You have to go Gojive who else am I gonna do a bit of rock and roll with eh! :yum:

Gojive
7th-October-2005, 11:28 PM
Yes it was my first weekender, it was FAB!! You have to go Gojive who else am I gonna do a bit of rock and roll with eh! :yum:

Ssssh Toots! You've never seen me do anything like Rock 'N' Roll right? :wink:

It would be nice to do a bit more Charleston though eh? :waycool:

Toots
9th-October-2005, 05:25 PM
Ssssh Toots! You've never seen me do anything like Rock 'N' Roll right? :wink:

It would be nice to do a bit more Charleston though eh? :waycool:


Oh yeah sorry, rock and roll, what's that!! After doing Dan and Christie's brilliant Balboa and Charlston class I couldn't practice it so may need a refresher course!!

:blush:

Lounge Lizard
10th-October-2005, 05:39 PM
Ceroc say they have accomodation for over 1500 people, but if everyone books the cheap chalets for 2 and only one goes won't that will reduce the numbers able to go?:confused:

Leei think pontins can hold over 2500 people, the limit with MJ at Pontins & other venues is usually the available dance floor space
peter

tsh
11th-October-2005, 01:46 PM
I'll be waiting to see the feedback from this one before even thinking about it. I would expect to get better value (in terms of my time, saving £50 on a weekend is irrelevant) from an independant weekender.

Ceroc don't really need to try very hard with this one, since they have such a large potential audience - and I am yet to be convinced that it won't be aimed at a fairly low level of competance.

Sean

stewart38
12th-October-2005, 10:50 AM
I'll be waiting to see the feedback from this one before even thinking about it. I would expect to get better value (in terms of my time, saving £50 on a weekend is irrelevant) from an independant weekender.

Ceroc don't really need to try very hard with this one, since they have such a large potential audience - and I am yet to be convinced that it won't be aimed at a fairly low level of competance.

Sean

this will be interesting as 'competance levels' as you put it I always higher at Weekenders then at nighly club events

we shall see

Lucy Locket
12th-October-2005, 10:52 AM
i shall be there, so you guys had better start queueing:clap: :clap:

Yogi_Bear
12th-October-2005, 10:53 AM
I am tempted to book for myself and the Mrs (whether she goes or not is irrelevant) and treat it as a cheap weekend break - more or less participation depending on how things pan out, and the level of 'competence' on view...

jivecat
12th-October-2005, 11:24 AM
Ceroc don't really need to try very hard with this one, since they have such a large potential audience - and I am yet to be convinced that it won't be aimed at a fairly low level of competance.

Sean

In view of the fact that Blackpool will inevitably cream off a number of the best dancers in the country I expect the overall standard will be lower, unless there is now such a large pool of available dancers in the country that there is plenty to go round. There must also be a lot of dancers from the South that wouldn't bother going all the way to Blackpool but may well attend Storm.

How many dancers usually attend Blackpool, and how many of them are competing/ spectating?

Like Yogi, I'll just view Storm as a weekend away with lots of dancing opportunities thrown in. If I'm not up all night having peachy dances in the Blues room that'll mean more energy to do classes during the day. At £29 I can't lose, really. Let's hope we get an early Spring!

Paul F
12th-October-2005, 05:08 PM
I was lying in bed thinking about this last night :blush: (as i said in another thread, i need a girlfriend :grin: )

At first I thought that the standard may not be as good as Ceroc will advertise this as much in the beginner classes as the intermediate. That would then result in a lower level of dancing exerience and may lead to a less enjoyable weekend. I had my mind fixed on going to Blackpool.

HOWEVER!

When I actually considered it I came to the conclusion that, if anything, the quality of the weekender may be improved.
Lets be honest, any beginners at Southport (or elsewhere) seeing the blues room at 1:00am would probably not attempt to dance as they would feel a little intimidated. I am basing this assumption from evidence. At the Ceroc Manchester monthly freestyles there is a dedicated blues/swing ballroom. Beginners take one look at the intermediate/advanced dancers in there and leave :rolleyes: I am not saying this is good or bad, it just happens.

We all want to dance with the more experienced, dare i say better, dancers at these weekends. Anyone saying different is lying IMO ;)
The ability to do this until 6 or 7 am will still be there. The abundance of beginners will not stop this.

On top of this I believe it will bring an element of 'freshness' to a weekend. Cerocs marketing may mean you may well have a few hundred people there who have never been to a weekender before. Different faces, dancing opportunities and friendships formed are all possibilities. Most weekenders usually have the same faces. This way it brings a new element.

I am still a bit undecided as I love Blackpool to bits. It is one of my favourite events of the year. will probably decide on the 1st of March :D

WittyBird
12th-October-2005, 05:13 PM
I was lying in bed thinking about this last night :blush: (as i said in another thread, i need a girlfriend :grin: )


whats that got to do with anything or have i missed something? :D

Paul F
12th-October-2005, 05:33 PM
whats that got to do with anything or have i missed something? :D

Apparently there are more interesting things to do when you're in bed with someone :wink:


For example you could whip your machine out and post a message :)

WittyBird
12th-October-2005, 05:34 PM
Apparently there are more interesting things to do when you're in bed with someone :wink:


For example you could whip your machine out and post a message :)

How did you know the hottest thing i sleep with is my laptop :blush:

Cruella
12th-October-2005, 05:43 PM
I am still a bit undecided as I love Blackpool to bits. It is one of my favourite events of the year. will probably decide on the 1st of March :D

Well i and i think a few others have booked a double apartment to themselves so there will always be a spare bed available for that last minute decision.:flower:

Lory
12th-October-2005, 10:18 PM
I was lying in bed thinking about this last night :blush: ( i need a girlfriend :grin: )

~snip~

you may well have a few hundred people there who have never been to a weekender before. Different faces, dancing opportunities and friendships formed are all possibilities.

:yeah: There you go Paul, you might get two things for the price of one! :wink:

Lynn
12th-October-2005, 11:40 PM
Lets be honest, any beginners at Southport (or elsewhere) seeing the blues room at 1:00am would probably not attempt to dance as they would feel a little intimidated. Yep, that was my first reaction, I even made sure I didn't stand anywhere that looked like I might even want to be asked up. But I did stand and watch a while - and because I saw it I wanted to learn to dance like that and to music like that (and still do want to learn...) Surely the different rooms mean that all levels are catered for? A high proportion of beginners/early intermediate would just mean that the main room would be even more crowded with the blues room emptier?

I think there are enough dancers to go round anyway and I'm sure there are plenty of good or very good dancers who just aren't into competitions.

Whether I go or not will depend, I know its cheap but I have flights to go on top of that - though if I booked now I would get cheaper flights as well but I can't go to everything. But maybe I'll have a better paid job by then!

Gill (Norwich)
13th-October-2005, 12:38 AM
Ian and I have booked but I am starting to wonder how they will get anywhere near even male/female ratio as credit card booking only asks for lead name, so how does that tell them if other occupant is male or female?
As others say though - who cares for £29:na:
For that money we are not going to feel compelled to be there from start to finish to get our monies worth either.
See you all there :clap:

SilverFox
13th-October-2005, 03:58 AM
Ian and I have booked but I am starting to wonder how they will get anywhere near even male/female ratio as credit card booking only asks for lead name, so how does that tell them if other occupant is male or female?:yeah:

There are only 2 things that totally pi$s me off about Camber weekends up until now. Having ridiculously high minimum occupancy levels in the chalets and having 3 women to every man. :angry:

Storm at first appeared to be addressing both of these issues. :clap:

Like Gill, I just went to book online and at no stage was I asked the sex of any of my group. There is no way that a gender balance can be maintained this way.

Can anyone like Bradders or Lindyloo enlighten me please.:flower:

El Salsero Gringo
13th-October-2005, 09:49 AM
:yeah:

There are only 2 things that totally pi$s me off about Camber weekends up until now. Having ridiculously high minimum occupancy levels in the chalets and having 3 women to every man. :angry:

Storm at first appeared to be addressing both of these issues. :clap:

Like Gill, I just went to book online and at no stage was I asked the sex of any of my group. There is no way that a gender balance can be maintained this way.

Can anyone like Bradders or Lindyloo enlighten me please.:flower:I'm sure either of them would be pleased to if you email or phone them directly. Neither of them read the forum regularly, so if it's an actual answer you're after that's your best bet, if you haven't already.

David's email address and phone number are on the Storm website, I think. I can certainly pm them to you if you can't find them.

tsh
13th-October-2005, 11:22 AM
We all want to dance with the more experienced, dare i say better, dancers at these weekends. Anyone saying different is lying IMO ;)
The ability to do this until 6 or 7 am will still be there. The abundance of beginners will not stop this.


I think I go to weekenders predominantly for the classes, and it's the level that they are aimed at which I suspect will suffer. It's not the beginners that I want to avoid, it's the people who've been dancing for much longer, who are still no better than the beginners. At the moment, people who go to weekenders are selecting themselves as being much keener dancers than the majority, whatever their level of experience.

Sean

RobC
20th-October-2005, 06:45 PM
Anyone know what the discounts are?

Just received some info about what the Crew Discounts are...... think someone needs to go back to school and retake their basic arithmetic :really:



the offer is as stated: ‘the group leader gets the freebie in a 2 bed chalet when sharing with min. 3 full paying people’.

So, at least 4 people in 2 beds and the Crew member gets it free ..... oh, and due to already being over-subscribed with women, the party has to be at least as many men as women. :whistle:

Think I'll be going to Blackpool :clap:

stewart38
20th-October-2005, 07:22 PM
I had a polite e-mail (Ive already booked a while back) asking me what my group consisted of ie male or female and I told them


I think they may make a effort to keep the ratio fairly even ?

Stuart
20th-October-2005, 11:47 PM
I've decided to bite the bullet and have booked to go to Camber - my very first weekender!

drathzel
20th-October-2005, 11:55 PM
I'll be booking before the prices go up but not yet booked!:hug:

DavidY
21st-October-2005, 12:15 AM
I'll be booking before the prices go up but not yet booked!:hug:Looks like the prices have effectively gone up already - all the £29 rooms look to be sold out (see here (http://www.ceroc.com/storm/booking_info.php)).
Edit: Actually I'm not sure now - if you scroll down the page it doesn't say the sharing £29 rooms are sold out. :confused:
But since the sharing rooms are same-sex, does it mean they're effectively only available to men? (as the rule now seems to be that every booking must have at least as many men as women).

jivecat
21st-October-2005, 10:53 AM
After a quick look at their website it appears that we will have to wear colour-coded pink/blue (ahh, cute) wristbands so that staff will be able to check at a glance which gender we belong to. Funny, I've always been able to manage pretty well without gender identity tags. Still, it shows they're making a real effort.

Dan Hudson
21st-October-2005, 11:04 AM
After a quick look at their website it appears that we will have to wear colour-coded pink/blue (ahh, cute) wristbands so that staff will be able to check at a glance which gender we belong to. Funny, I've always been able to manage pretty well without gender identity tags. Still, it shows they're making a real effort.


you obviously haven't met Andy McG or Rob C then:whistle: :rofl: :rofl:

DianaS
21st-October-2005, 11:24 AM
After a quick look at their website it appears that we will have to wear colour-coded pink/blue (ahh, cute) wristbands so that staff will be able to check at a glance which gender we belong to. Funny, I've always been able to manage pretty well without gender identity tags. Still, it shows they're making a real effort.
"As we are controlling the gender disparity at 'Storm' " Bloody heellll they sound like the mafia!

or something out of The Life of Brian the "Are there any women here" stoning sketch!!:rofl: :rofl:

stewart38
21st-October-2005, 11:28 AM
"As we are controlling the gender disparity at 'Storm' " Bloody heellll they sound like the mafia!

or something out of The Life of Brian the "Are there any women here" stoning sketch!!:rofl: :rofl:


I think and i maybe wrong, it camber this November that is one of the only ones left that doesnt 'try' to get equal numbers ?

jivecat
21st-October-2005, 11:37 AM
I think and i maybe wrong, it camber this November that is one of the only ones left that doesnt 'try' to get equal numbers ?


Yeah, that (and the Arctic temperatures) is the reason I'm not going back this November.

Gojive
21st-October-2005, 01:25 PM
"As we are controlling the gender disparity at 'Storm' " Bloody heellll they sound like the mafia!

or something out of The Life of Brian the "Are there any women here" stoning sketch!!:rofl: :rofl:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I think we should have a little play on this sketch, during the weekend itself :devil: :waycool: :D

stewart38
21st-October-2005, 01:48 PM
Yeah, that (and the Arctic temperatures) is the reason I'm not going back this November.

So you have heard about this cold snap as well

Be ironic if only 70 women turned up as everyone heard there would be too many women turning up

Im confinced that happens when England are playing

LMC
28th-October-2005, 02:19 PM
After a quick look at their website it appears that we will have to wear colour-coded pink/blue (ahh, cute) wristbands so that staff will be able to check at a glance which gender we belong to. Funny, I've always been able to manage pretty well without gender identity tags. Still, it shows they're making a real effort.
There's only one thing for it.

We all need to meet up the first night and immediately swap ID wristbands with a member of the opposite sex ... :devil:

Lee
28th-October-2005, 02:28 PM
There's only one thing for it.

We all need to meet up the first night and immediately swap ID wristbands with a member of the opposite sex ... :devil:

Yer yer, and then on the Saturday we swap clothes ah!!

:eek:

dee
28th-October-2005, 02:32 PM
Yer yer, and then on the Saturday we swap clothes ah!!

:eek:


This sounds like fun!!! can anyone join in?

David Bailey
28th-October-2005, 02:49 PM
To quote from the website:
When arriving at 'Storm' the men will be issued with blue wrist bands and the ladies will be issued with pink wrist bands which will have to be worn at all times.
At all times? :whistle:
Boy, these people know how to live life to the full. Dum vivamus, vivamus.


There's only one thing for it.

We all need to meet up the first night and immediately swap ID wristbands with a member of the opposite sex ... :devil:
Ah, they've thought of that:
At 'Storm' the wrist bands will be checked by stewards at the entrances to the main building to ensure the wearer has the correct coloured wrist band.

dee
28th-October-2005, 02:59 PM
Gosh do they know we are adults? seems a bit childish to me. They should do they ticket issue thing that we do at franco's weekenders.

LMC
28th-October-2005, 03:05 PM
Ah, they've thought of that:
At 'Storm' the wrist bands will be checked by stewards at the entrances to the main building to ensure the wearer has the correct coloured wrist band.

All I can say to that is "***!"

Although £58 to be treated as though I'm a naughty schoolgirl for a *whole weekend* is fantastic value.

Luckily I should have no problem flogging 2 female places nearer the time if my immediate current temper tantrum gut reaction sulky "I'm not going then" prevails...

Lee
28th-October-2005, 03:06 PM
I'm going to wear every coloured wrist band i have (all the charity ones) and see what they do then. :rolleyes:

Treat us like children and we'll start acting like them. :clap:

:whistle:

dee
28th-October-2005, 03:08 PM
I'm going to wear every coloured wrist band i have (all the charity ones) and see what they do then. :rolleyes:

Treat us like children and we'll start acting like them. :clap:

:whistle:


Well i already have my skipping rope and space hopper packed :clap:

David Bailey
28th-October-2005, 03:13 PM
a naughty schoolgirl ... flogging ... sulky ...
:drool:


I'm going to wear every coloured wrist band i have (all the charity ones) and see what they do then. :rolleyes: :
Minnie did special Forumite wristbands at MJC, maybe you could wear them too? :innocent:

Missy D
28th-October-2005, 03:18 PM
So Dee we dont have to bring the hand cuffs after all! Ceroc are providing them:clap: :clap:

So for £29 pounds we get to dance all weekend! attend workshops sleep and cook in our little fridge chalets and now free bracelets. Bet next they will be chucking in a live band too! I am saying nothing!

I dont mind wearing a band for the weekend after all thats what you have to do at gigs etc.

David Bailey
28th-October-2005, 03:24 PM
I dont mind wearing a band for the weekend after all thats what you have to do at gigs etc.
Really, armbands and dancing don't mix that well in partner dancing.

The number of times I've caught my hand on them when doing combs / hand slides etc... :rolleyes:

LMC
28th-October-2005, 03:24 PM
I dont mind wearing a band for the weekend after all thats what you have to do at gigs etc.
I don't mind wearing a band particularly. I *do* mind that they are girl/boy colour coded, because that's petty - and so am I.

dee
28th-October-2005, 03:28 PM
Really, armbands and dancing don't mix that well in partner dancing.

The number of times I've caught my hand on them when doing combs / hand slides etc... :rolleyes:


OMG... Armbands too, what was it we were saying MissyD about swimming lessons?

dee
28th-October-2005, 03:30 PM
Really, armbands and dancing don't mix that well in partner dancing.

The number of times I've caught my hand on them when doing combs / hand slides etc... :rolleyes:

DJ you have got me thinking of alsorts now :rofl: like dancing with a woggle of float. Sorry maybe i need to get out more :flower:

Minnie M
28th-October-2005, 03:32 PM
I don't mind wearing a band particularly. I *do* mind that they are girl/boy colour coded, because that's petty - and so am I.
Actually it is very clever :really:

At Camp Savoy (Ryan Francois' Lindy event) they was a lot of swapping of wrist bands so friends could share the weekend - at least this way they will keep the male/female ratio

LMC
28th-October-2005, 03:36 PM
Thanks Minnie, must admit that I hadn't thought of that - maybe I'm too honest.

I assumed that wristbands weren't going to be issued until we arrived?

And was Camp Savoy a 'closed site'? - because I'm guessing there's *some* security on the gate at Camber (as there was at Southport)?

Missy D
28th-October-2005, 03:43 PM
Really, armbands and dancing don't mix that well in partner dancing.

The number of times I've caught my hand on them when doing combs / hand slides etc... :rolleyes:

David you suprise me! doing a comb!:rofl: I hate that move all i land up with is a sweaty hand. Maybe Ceroc are trying to ban the comb in a discreet way! Anyway until last night i had been wearing a leather band for years and can honestly say that i didnt get caught up once. Hang on you are saying 'armbands' blimey hope not the blow up kind. Mens watches are far more hazardous! I have had so many scratches across my face with those and not one with the rubber bands.

Lee
28th-October-2005, 03:54 PM
David you suprise me! doing a comb!:rofl: I hate that move all i land up with is a sweaty hand. Maybe Ceroc are trying to ban the comb in a discreet way! Anyway until last night i had been wearing a leather band for years and can honestly say that i didnt get caught up once. Hang on you are saying 'armbands' blimey hope not the blow up kind. Mens watches are far more hazardous! I have had so many scratches across my face with those and not one with the rubber bands.

I think all jewellery should be removed when doing Ceroc, I’ve seen a lady get her hair caught on a mans shirt cuff button, watches caught in hair, a bracelet and an earring link together during a dance (nearly a ripped ear) :eek:

Ceroc should issues reminders, about this & nails etc, oh and hygiene……….

I over heard the funniest conversation the other day, a (foreign sounding) lady was asking the teacher (during the freestyle class between beginners & intermediate) if she could remind the men to wash & use deodorant before dancing. It sounded like she was asking for them to improve their “aurora” and the teacher thought she meant the lighting level in the room. :rofl: :rofl:

Lee
I'm blonde, what's your excuse?
Copyright ‘LMC’

Gus
28th-October-2005, 03:54 PM
Having quickly had a look at the neames of those going v not going...... are any of the main circuit competitiors going to STORM, or are the main dancers still going to Blackpool?

Minnie M
28th-October-2005, 04:01 PM
... was Camp Savoy a 'closed site'? - because I'm guessing there's *some* security on the gate at Camber (as there was at Southport)?
The venue was Surrey University ... the numbers were nothing like the 'holiday camp' weekends, could say the same with the MJC weekend similar numbers and I am sure wristbands went walkies there too :whistle:

if people want to give their wrist bands to others, it can easily be done and it IS done in all weekenders, whether it is passes, tickets or wristbands. The only way to stop it, is by giving passes with photos on as they do at Rhythm Riot at Camber (and most RnR / R&B weekends) - there will be about 2000 people there and not all will be dancers - however, that means a lot more admin (although they charge an extra £3 for it)

jivecat
28th-October-2005, 08:49 PM
Thanks Minnie, must admit that I hadn't thought of that - maybe I'm too honest.

I assumed that wristbands weren't going to be issued until we arrived?

And was Camp Savoy a 'closed site'? - because I'm guessing there's *some* security on the gate at Camber (as there was at Southport)?


I kind of assumed, irrationally, that I would get a ticket to hand in at the gate and the armbands would be issued on entering the main building. But it would make more sense to use the armband as an overall admission ticket because they should have sorted out the male/female ratios before the event begins, I can't see how they can tinker with them during the weekend. In which case, I don't see why the colour coded armbands are necessary as there should be equal numbers of men and women arriving on site.

However I am quite happy to wear one especially if it means getting asked for lots of dances.

A secret forum armband would be good, especialy if it's a sparkly red one like at the MJC.

lindyloo
29th-October-2005, 02:48 PM
Just to let everyone know, the wristbands I believe are the ones that you can only cut off and then can't re-attach, so you can't swap them between people. They are not bracelets and won't get caught in "anything" whilst dancing, so sorry you won't be able to use them to go out in the following weekend.

dee
29th-October-2005, 03:01 PM
Just to let everyone know, the wristbands I believe are the ones that you can only cut off and then can't re-attach, so you can't swap them between people. They are not bracelets and won't get caught in "anything" whilst dancing, so sorry you won't be able to use them to go out in the following weekend.

Why dont we go the whole hog and have a bar code inserted in the backs of our necks :sad:

Russell Saxby
29th-October-2005, 03:38 PM
All I can say to that is "***!"

Although £58 to be treated as though I'm a naughty schoolgirl for a *whole weekend* is fantastic value.

Luckily I should have no problem flogging 2 female places nearer the time if my immediate current temper tantrum gut reaction sulky "I'm not going then" prevails...

Seems to me you are causing a big fuss about nothing :mad:

Some people :rolleyes: anything for a whinge

If I remember Ceroc Metro issued some wrist ties at a Masked Ball or Jive Masters a few years back - was not a problem.

Stop sulking and think of it as a fashion accessory :cool:

Russell :flower:

David Bailey
29th-October-2005, 04:41 PM
Seems to me you are causing a big fuss about nothing :mad:

Some people :rolleyes: anything for a whinge
It's true that in the great scheme of things, this is pretty trivial - it's nothing like as much an infringement on our liberty as the Government ID card scheme, say.

And it's true some of us get uber-worked-up about this sort of thing; I'm a natural whinger for example (hey, it's a gift).

But I'm still puzzled - why are they needed?

At Southport, you gave your card in at the main entrance, got another one when leaving and gave it back on re-entry. Nice and simple.

And you didn't have to wear approved jewellery to dance. And I can honestly say, in the entire weekend, I never seriously needed colour-coded armbands to help me differentiate between women and men.

I can understand and support the idea of keeping numbers roughly equal, but I'm not sure how these things help? It sounds like any control benefits are outweighed by the disadvantages, it's a solution that's worse than the problem.

I can now envisage a sea of twirling armbands on the dancefloor... :whistle:

Lynn
29th-October-2005, 05:15 PM
It's true that in the great scheme of things, this is pretty trivial... Trivial? :eek: There are possibilities for colour clashes, whole outfits will need to be co-ordinated to match! (Ok, so I mostly wear black...:whistle: )

(Not that its anything I need to worry about, I didn't book early enough, so to go I would have to start trying to find others to book with for male-female balance. The 'this is a weekend you can come on your own to' feature didn't last long!)

Gus
29th-October-2005, 07:25 PM
Seems to me you are causing a big fuss about nothing :mad:
Stop sulking and think of it as a fashion accessory :cool:
I wonder if there would be all this negative stuff it wasn't Ceroc doing this :angry: COME ON ..... when Jive Bug introduced these bracelets many years ago for Monster Jive I thought it was an inspired idea and have not heard anything to change my mind.

Its fair enough to have a go at Ceroc for stuff that may appear to by dysfunctional, like making Russell (look being you) Saxby an instructor (:tears: :eek: :confused: :rolleyes: ) ... but why pick on them for something that will make an event more efficient?:confused:

Russell Saxby
29th-October-2005, 07:30 PM
I wonder if there would be all this negative stuff it wasn't Ceroc doing this :angry: COME ON ..... when Jive Bug introduced these bracelets many years ago for Monster Jive I thought it was an inspired idea and have not heard anything to change my mind.

Its fair enough to have a go at Ceroc for stuff that may appear to by dysfunctional, like making Russell (look being you) Saxby an instructor (:tears: :eek: :confused: :rolleyes: ) ... but why pick on them for something that will make an event more efficient?:confused:


being or behind??????

Russell Saxby
29th-October-2005, 07:38 PM
..... obviously chose to ignore the rest of that post :cool:

Gus
29th-October-2005, 07:56 PM
OK .... Russel .... put people out of their misery. Rumour has it that the star instructor spot is reserved for YOU and your new workshop, Pantomine/Jive fusion ... with your trademark "its behind you" move. Not sure the requirement for the males to dress up as a Dame will catch on though .........

Russell Saxby
29th-October-2005, 08:24 PM
OK .... Russel .... put people out of their misery. Rumour has it that the star instructor spot is reserved for YOU and your new workshop, Pantomine/Jive fusion ... with your trademark "its behind you" move. Not sure the requirement for the males to dress up as a Dame will catch on though .........


I did make a pitch for the star spot, but unfortunatley my singing and maraca shaking twist did not go down to well :confused: or perhaps it was just the daft costume :eek:

I told them to get with the times but it was a bit like flogging a dead ESG

:cool:

Feelingpink
29th-October-2005, 08:28 PM
I did make a pitch for the star spot, but unfortunatley my singing and maraca shaking twist did not go down to well :confused: or perhaps it was just the daft costume :eek:

I told them to get with the times but it was a bit like flogging a dead ESG

:cool:See, if you'd had Foxylady as your demo with HER maracca shaking as demoed at Jango on Monday night, you could have been top of the bill (as opposed to being IN "The Bill" - isn't that where all good actors/panto dames go)?

Gus
29th-October-2005, 08:32 PM
I told them to get with the times but it was a bit like flogging a dead ESG:Well at least that workshop could be well attended?

Seriously, do tell, which of the CTA elite are being mobilised to compete with the roll call of illustrious instructors that the 'competition' have used?

Russell Saxby
29th-October-2005, 08:52 PM
Seriously, do tell, which of the CTA elite are being mobilised to compete with the roll call of illustrious instructors that the 'competition' have used?

If I was in the know... but I am not

David Bailey
29th-October-2005, 09:35 PM
I wonder if there would be all this negative stuff it wasn't Ceroc doing this :angry:
I can't speak for anyone else, but yes, I'd question the purpose for any organisation doing this.

Strangely enough, I'm not prepared to accept being told what to do or what to wear by almost anyone, without a very good reason - and I still don't know the reason.


Ibut why pick on them for something that will make an event more efficient?:confused:
Why will it make it more efficient?
And if it does, does that mean more efficient for the paying customers, or for the organisation?
If it will make an event better for the attendees, great - but why should it?


Seriously, do tell, which of the CTA elite are being mobilised to compete with the roll call of illustrious instructors that the 'competition' have used?
I believe it's still being worked out - I heard that the teachers have to apply for a slot or something, so presumably there's a weeding-out process?

Gus
29th-October-2005, 11:58 PM
As it clashes with the Blackpool competition it's going to be a difficult choice. Let's hope that it doesn't affect the numbers at Blackpool too much as every year has been fab there and would hate for Chance to Dance to lose out after all their hard work. Shame it couldn't have been arranged the weekend after / before as the comp is the same weekend every year!!! Or maybe this is on purpose :devil:Been thinking about this a fair bit. Though I like to believe that this event was not a deliberate attempt to undermine the Blackpool champs, I think its still important that the Blackpool champs are supported as much as possible. It would benefit no-one in the long term if the Blackpool champs ceased to be. Its the only major dance event in the North of England and it needs to continue to be strong to give comeptition to the Ceroc Champs (and so to ensure that the quality of BOTH events is constantly increased). My gut feel is that the better dancers will go to the Champs ... but got no hard information to go on.

I think the deciding factor will be if the combo of teachers and DJs at STORM are aimed at the beginner/intermediare market (which is the Ceroc usual market) or whether there will be an attempt to move up to attract the next level up. Time will tell. Anyone know when the DJ/Teacher list is going to be released? Must admit, I'm not sure how you can book a weekend when these core details aren't known.:confused:

Tiggerbabe
30th-October-2005, 11:40 AM
With regards the wristband thing, I went to Rockbottoms a couple of years ago, on arrival you were given a wristband and had to wear it the entire weekend. :flower:

Paul F
30th-October-2005, 01:06 PM
I think the deciding factor will be if the combo of teachers and DJs at STORM are aimed at the beginner/intermediare market (which is the Ceroc usual market) or whether there will be an attempt to move up to attract the next level up. Time will tell.

In the end this was part of my reasoning for not booking. Im sure the weekend will be a success - we only have to look at Cerocs 'to-the-minute- accuracy' when hosting the ceroc champs last year. :worthy: They really can get an event running efficiently.
The other strength of Ceroc is getting plenty of people up and dancing who may not have done it before. For that reason I will always have maximum respect.
Following on from this ethos I see this weekend as a way of bringing a weekend event to people that may not otherwise have gone on one. Again, fantastic, but this will undoubtedly lead to a major influx of early doors dancers. After all Ceroc are advertising this directly to them as well as the intermediates - and rightly so.

For me personally I feel my dancing and enjoyment factor would benefit from a different environment so have decided to go to Blackpool. There are many more weekenders that would suit me a little better so in this instance I have shamelessly elected to go where I think the more experienced dancers will be. I make no bones about that.

I would hope that both events can run simultaneously as the blackpool champs is, IMO, such an important event in the calendar.

Russell Saxby
30th-October-2005, 01:24 PM
I have shamelessly elected to go where I think the more experienced dancers will be. I make no bones about that.

A man has gotta do what a man has gotta do :worthy: :worthy:

On a purely selfish - that is a little less competition & a few more ladies for me :drool: :drool: my dance card is available now :cool:

David Bailey
30th-October-2005, 05:14 PM
It sounds very much like Storm is aimed at the "weekender virgin" crowd, and blackpool at the old hands, so I definitely agree there'll probably be a smoe division along those lines.

But they're a long way away from each other, and I don't think that one will hurt the other - the market is now (I think) big enough to handle two weekenders at once, especially ones that are so different and so far apart.

In fact, two weekenders on at the same time is a Good Thing - it shows how successful the dance is becoming.

Lynn
30th-October-2005, 07:00 PM
But they're a long way away from each other, and I don't think that one will hurt the other - the market is now (I think) big enough to handle two weekenders at once, especially ones that are so different and so far apart.

In fact, two weekenders on at the same time is a Good Thing - it shows how successful the dance is becoming. :yeah: I'm sure they will both be great.

stewart38
31st-October-2005, 01:49 AM
I kind of assumed, irrationally, that I would get a ticket to hand in at the gate and the armbands would be issued on entering the main building. But it would make more sense to use the armband as an overall admission ticket because they should have sorted out the male/female ratios before the event begins, I can't see how they can tinker with them during the weekend. In which case, I don't see why the colour coded armbands are necessary as there should be equal numbers of men and women arriving on site.

However I am quite happy to wear one especially if it means getting asked for lots of dances.

A secret forum armband would be good, especialy if it's a sparkly red one like at the MJC.


Given they have already stop women booking (alone or groups of females) in October for an event in March, I assume the arm band thing is to stop or put off women just giving a mans name ?? Basically a women could want to go now but will have to end up paying more when the lazy men get around to booking in end feb ?
Id be well p**** off if I was a women , id book as a man and say late change etc (to get this £29 per person deal)
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We have suspended female only bookings as we are managing the gender mix at this event - please see booking information for full details.

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David Bailey
31st-October-2005, 09:03 AM
Id be well p**** off if I was a women , id book as a man and say late change etc (to get this £29 per person deal)
What, a gender change? Blimey, that's a drastic operation to have, just to get a discount... :innocent:

LMC
31st-October-2005, 10:16 AM
Found under my car's windscreen wiper on Saturday night on departure from Hammersmith:

"CopyCats not JiveCats

The management at Pontins in their short-sighted wisdom have greedily given a date to Ceroc at Camber. Prove to Pontins that nobody else can organise an event like Franco and Rebecca. Ceroc are copycats and make enough money, vote with your feet and don't go to Cerocs [ sic ] event but support the original weekenders. No Ceroc sympathisers will be teaching or DJing at JiveTime events (dates listing). There will also be an event organised to compete with Cerocs-watch the website for more details to follow (web address)"
:mad:

I don't know who printed/distributed this flyer - and I don't care. I don't want to get involved with petty politics. I don't give a toss who's organising a weekender I want to go on - I go for the dancing.

stewart38
31st-October-2005, 10:23 AM
Found under my car's windscreen wiper on Saturday night on departure from Hammersmith:


"CopyCats not JiveCats

The management at Pontins in their short-sighted wisdom have greedily given a date to Ceroc at Camber. Prove to Pontins that nobody else can organise an event like Franco and Rebecca. Ceroc are copycats and make enough money, vote with your feet and don't go to Cerocs [ sic ] event but support the original weekenders. No Ceroc sympathisers will be teaching or DJing at JiveTime events (dates listing). There will also be an event organised to compete with Cerocs-watch the website for more details to follow (web address)"
:mad:

I don't know who printed/distributed this flyer - and I don't care. I don't want to get involved with petty politics. I don't give a toss who's organising a weekender I want to go on - I go for the dancing.
I do I do !!!

sounds like sout grapes :mad: IF its true, if its a circular from ceroc :yeah:

LMC
31st-October-2005, 10:31 AM
I do I do !!!


sounds like sout grapes :mad: IF its true, if its a circular from ceroc :yeah:
I think you mean JiveTime? :whistle:

I would just like to say again, (to be fair to Franco and Rebecca, who I have never met) that there is nothing on the leaflet to indicate who is responsible for it. Which makes its publication/distribution so much the worse IMO.

Gus
31st-October-2005, 10:32 AM
I don't know who printed/distributed this flyer - and I don't care. I don't want to get involved with petty politics. I don't give a toss who's organising a weekender I want to go on - I go for the dancing.Thats outragous! I thought the days of flyering opposition events were now in the dark past of MJ history. Its either a smear campaign or some sick spoiler, either way it would be good if both JiveTime and Ceroc could publicly distance themselves from this flyer. I'd recently been told that there had been conversations between Ceroc and JT about weekenders to ensure that both parties could work in harmony. Lets hope that is true.

PS .. Ceroc sympathisers ... got to laugh at that one .. how long before the Inquisition is re-established to hunt down these deviants? Cerocers wait in fear before the dreaded knok at midnight .... "Are you or were you ever a Cerocer"!

David Bailey
31st-October-2005, 10:32 AM
I don't give a toss who's organising a weekender I want to go on - I go for the dancing.
:eek: You crazy person, you.


No Ceroc sympathisers will be teaching or DJing at JiveTime events (dates listing).
Yes, I heard that a couple of weeks ago, apparently that's ruffled a few feathers.


There will also be an event organised to compete with Cerocs-watch the website for more details to follow (web address)"
So, that's three competing events on the same weekend? OK, that's just dumb.

Good grief, why on earth shouldn't Ceroc organise a weekender? And why shouldn't this be at a popular public venue like Pontins?

OK, I may whinge about the wristbands etc, but more weekenders are a Good Thing from a consumer point of view - they provide more choice, more competition, hopefully leading to improved quality from a consumer point-of-view. And in the long-term, more good events = more good dancers = more fun.

OK, if you're an organiser, then competition is not nice for you - but that's business, surely?


PS .. Ceroc sympathisers ... got to laugh at that one .. how long before the Inquisition is re-established to hunt down these deviants? Cerocers wait in fear before the dreaded knok at midnight .... "Are you or were you ever a Cerocer"!
:rofl: It's a great term, though, isn't it?

stewart38
31st-October-2005, 10:36 AM
I think you mean JiveTime? :whistle:

I would just like to say again, (to be fair to Franco and Rebecca, who I have never met) that there is nothing on the leaflet to indicate who is responsible for it. Which makes its publication/distribution so much the worse IMO.


No as I said maybe its from ceroc as a double bluff :yeah: :sick:

LMC
31st-October-2005, 10:39 AM
That wasn't clear from your post, but I can't be bothered to be pedantic about it right now.

Gus, I agree, some comment from 'official sources' would be good. If I have time later on I will turf out fax numbers and fax over a copy of the leaflet to Ceroc and JiveTime with a reference to the forum.

EDIT: no time like the present... owing to lack of fax number on JiveTime website, have e-mailed both JiveTime and Ceroc, with link to my first post. Will post response if any not posted on here.

Paul F
31st-October-2005, 11:01 AM
OK, I may whinge about the wristbands etc, but more weekenders are a Good Thing from a consumer point of view - they provide more choice, more competition, hopefully leading to improved quality from a consumer point-of-view. And in the long-term, more good events = more good dancers = more fun.


Not sure about that.
If there were an explosion of weekenders I can see the opposite happening. I would expect to see the pool of quality teachers to be dispersed over a wider area leading to a less experienced line up of teachers at one particular venue.

I would also expect to see the overall standard of dancing at 1 venue to drop as people elect to go where their personal taste takes them. Heaven knows that the same people dont like the same thing.
I can also see people voting with price. Yes, more weekenders will probably lead to price cuts but people will be drawn by this rather than supporting a perhaps higher quality, more expensive event.

I cant see how an increase in events taking from the same pool of dancers can be a good thing. In the case of classes you would hope that a new class would tap into a new market and bring new people in. I cant see weekenders doing that.

stewart38
31st-October-2005, 11:06 AM
Not sure about that.
If there were an explosion of weekenders I can see the opposite happening. I would expect to see the pool of quality teachers to be dispersed over a wider area leading to a less experienced line up of teachers at one particular venue.

I cant see how an increase in events taking from the same pool of dancers can be a good thing. In the case of classes you would hope that a new class would tap into a new market and bring new people in. I cant see weekenders doing that.

Can some one give us a definitive list of the weekenders coming up in the next 12 months

I think there all selling out so no saturation yet ?? No drop in quality yet but then if you have a weekender that encourages raw beginners people in their early days whats wrong with that ? As long as the Event is being sold as that.

Paul F
31st-October-2005, 11:15 AM
Can some one give us a definitive list of the weekenders coming up in the next 12 months

I think there all selling out so no saturation yet ?? No drop in quality yet but then if you have a weekender that encourages raw beginners people in their early days whats wrong with that ? As long as the Event is being sold as that.

I think the Ceroc event is brilliant. A great way to access lots of people who may not have had a chance to get to a weekend event.

What I mean by my previous post is that more and more weekenders wont necessarily mean more good dancers and more good events. Eventually supply will outweigh demand.

David Bailey
31st-October-2005, 11:18 AM
Not sure about that.
If there were an explosion of weekenders I can see the opposite happening. I would expect to see the pool of quality teachers to be dispersed over a wider area leading to a less experienced line up of teachers at one particular venue.
Hey, one extra event is hardly an explosion. And there's already been a large increase in the number of weekenders over the past few years, without (as far as I know) any decrease in quality.

It depends on whether you view dancers as a finite resource or not - and I don't believe they are (at least, not in any reasonable sense) - more good events will promote more people to start dancing, it's a virtuous circle.

And, one could argue that a "beginner's weekender" is actually helpful to get people into the idea of going away for a weekend to dance; so in a sense this could even help promote other weekenders which may be aimed at more experienced dancers.


I would also expect to see the overall standard of dancing at 1 venue to drop as people elect to go where their personal taste takes them. Heaven knows that the same people dont like the same thing.
Yes, but you can make exactly the same comments about the multitude of evening dance venues in places like London - and, generally speaking, that has been a Good Thing.

For example, it's hard to imagine an evening such as Jango succeeding without a large pool of experienced dancers to attract.


I cant see how an increase in events taking from the same pool of dancers can be a good thing. In the case of classes you would hope that a new class would tap into a new market and bring new people in. I cant see weekenders doing that.
Again, I don't believe in the "same pool of dancers" finite-resource idea. And again, I think Ceroc is actually recruiting a lot of new dancers with this Storm thing to the whole idea of going to weekenders. Fair enough, they're primarily promoting their own event, but this inevitably provides trickle-down benefits for other organisers.

(You should have seen Simon evangelising it at ISH last week, he was practically hugging - or humping! - the Storm poster in his enthusiasm. :whistle: )


What I mean by my previous post is that more and more weekenders wont necessarily mean more good dancers and more good events. Eventually supply will outweigh demand.
Well, yeah, but eventually we're all dead.

(And I can't believe I'm now defending Storm, maybe I'm just a sympathiser at heart. I'll probably be first up against the wall come the revolution.)

Lynn
31st-October-2005, 11:42 AM
And, one could argue that a "beginner's weekender" is actually helpful to get people into the idea of going away for a weekend to dance; so in a sense this could even help promote other weekenders which may be aimed at more experienced dancers. I agree with this. Storm is probably being promoted to more beginners than any other weekender has been - therefore there will probably be more 'new dancers' at it - who discover all the fun of a weekender and may well want to go on several per year - thus increasing the demand for weekenders.

Paul F
31st-October-2005, 11:49 AM
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Well, yeah, but eventually we're all dead.



I will have to think of something to do to leave my legacy on the dance world :what: :what: :sick:

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I agree that the Ceroc event is a good thing. I never said it wasnt.

What I initially questioned was the equation

"And in the long-term, more good events = more good dancers = more fun."

As it is, yes thats absolutley true. More good events WILL make the current dancers better. The trouble is more good events will eventually clash. Some will go to one, some to another. They may all be brilliant events but, despite targetting a specific demographic, there will be an overlap. We only need to look at the attendee list on this poll and the blackpool one to see that we will have a problem eventually.
Many experienced dancers have polled they will be going to Storm and not blackpool. Blackpool is not strictly a weekender but it is competition for existing dancers.
Using the above equation an organiser may decide to run another 'good' event this weekend.

I think a better way to put it, IMHO, would be to improve the lower quality events we have now rather than creating more events.

bigdjiver
31st-October-2005, 03:48 PM
STORM could be easily filled with people who had never heard of Blackpool or of Weekenders, and probably would have been if all of those more experienced had not been the first in.
It could be a ticket touts dream, especially if they knew that there would be a gender balancing policy.

David Bailey
31st-October-2005, 04:20 PM
I will have to think of something to do to leave my legacy on the dance world :what: :what: :sick:
:rofl:


What I initially questioned was the equation

"And in the long-term, more good events = more good dancers = more fun."

As it is, yes thats absolutley true. More good events WILL make the current dancers better. The trouble is more good events will eventually clash. Some will go to one, some to another. They may all be brilliant events but, despite targetting a specific demographic, there will be an overlap. We only need to look at the attendee list on this poll and the blackpool one to see that we will have a problem eventually.
Sure, and I'm not saying that competition is always good for the consumer - sometimes you can get monopolies and destructive or predatory competition. And sure, sometimes you won't be able to meet up with everyone from around the country, because they may have their own local weekenders to go to. So, you meet and dance with new people.


Many experienced dancers have polled they will be going to Storm and not blackpool.
:wave hands icon: That's a bit of a leap - without being offensive to the lovely forumites who's posted, I don't think that you can say the "Yea" voters are generally more experienced than the "nay" ers, at least from the ones I know. I dunno how many people who may have gone to Blackpool are now planning on going to Storm, but it'd be interesting to see.


I think a better way to put it, IMHO, would be to improve the lower quality events we have now rather than creating more events.
But if there's no competition between events, what incentive is there to improve quality? As it is, presumably the C2D people are feeling a little challenged by Storm, sure - but hopefully they'll rise to the challenge by making their event even more attractive, and by promoting it in a positive and non-predatory way (unlike some people... :rolleyes: ).

And, ahem, maybe by sharpening up their act in terms of DVD delivery :whistle:

Paul F
31st-October-2005, 04:52 PM
:wave hands icon: That's a bit of a leap - without being offensive to the lovely forumites who's posted, I don't think that you can say the "Yea" voters are generally more experienced than the "nay" ers, at least from the ones I know.

Its not really the difference between the "Yea"ers and the "Nay"ers that Im going for, its more of the difference between the "Yea"ers and beginnerst assuming, as mentioned, that beginners are Ceroc's target market.

If this is representative of the future trend then the more and more weekenders that were advocated will dilute the concentration of experienced dancers at each one.
The only way the initial equation would work is if we can guarantee that each weekender will target a specific set of people. Im pretty confident this wont happen.
This is just one aspect of it though. If we get loads of weekenders sprouting up the other thing I mentioned is the quality of the teaching and workshops. We will end up with lists of workshops by teachers we have never heard of because the recognised names are booked some place else.

I still say that the more weekenders the better is not the best way to go. :flower:

Lynn
31st-October-2005, 06:29 PM
Its not really the difference between the "Yea"ers and the "Nay"ers that Im going for, its more of the difference between the "Yea"ers and beginnerst assuming, as mentioned, that beginners are Ceroc's target market. Though remember that this forum is much more representative of 'experienced' dancers than beginners.

If we get loads of weekenders sprouting up the other thing I mentioned is the quality of the teaching and workshops. We will end up with lists of workshops by teachers we have never heard of because the recognised names are booked some place else. I'm not arguing for lots more weekenders, but this aspect of the teaching could be managed so that quality is maintained. While certain 'recognised names' do equal quality classes - I'm sure there are some not very well known (yet) teachers out there who are rising stars and who will get more a chance to teach if there are more weekend teaching slots available. Or more teachers from other dance styles which could also maintain the quality of teaching.

Russell Saxby
31st-October-2005, 07:10 PM
If we get loads of weekenders sprouting up the other thing I mentioned is the quality of the teaching and workshops. We will end up with lists of workshops by teachers we have never heard of because the recognised names are booked some place else.

I have said before in another thread... but for me the teaching and the workshops are a low priority and always have (i.e. even before I was teaching)

For me it is all about the social scene, drinking and dancing til dawn with my bed only a few minutes walk away :cheers: :cheers:

And lets not make the assumption that less weekenders means a better standard of teaching and workshop - some of the few that I have attended have been pants for a variety of reasons.

Roll on Camber in November and Storm in March :clap: :clap:

TiggsTours
1st-November-2005, 04:45 PM
For me it is all about the social scene, drinking and dancing til dawn with my bed only a few minutes walk away :cheers: :cheers:
In that case, you want to try a Rock Bottoms! Take 'em or leave 'em classes, but fab ones if you choose the take 'em option, plenty of sitting round chatting to friends, making new ones, all eating dinner together, bar by the dance floor, fab music, fab dancers, fab team bringing constant treats & refreshments all day, decent accommodation in the middle of nice towns with plenty to tempt you outside, dancing to the wee small hours or your feet can't take anymore, then sitting munching cake and sipping tea, and all this in an environment where you only have to change out of your dance shoes to put your slippers on!

Minnie M
1st-November-2005, 05:44 PM
In that case, you want to try a Rock Bottoms! Take 'em or leave 'em classes, but fab ones if you choose the take 'em option, plenty of sitting round chatting to friends, making new ones, all eating dinner together, bar by the dance floor, fab music, fab dancers, fab team bringing constant treats & refreshments all day, decent accommodation in the middle of nice towns with plenty to tempt you outside, dancing to the wee small hours or your feet can't take anymore, then sitting munching cake and sipping tea, and all this in an environment where you only have to change out of your dance shoes to put your slippers on!

Trouble with RR is that if you don't book a year in advance - you can't get in :sad:

Good for them (RR team and early bookers) not so good for us who have to sort diary & finance arrangements before comitting (yes I know early deposit saves booking, but current / regulars do that :whistle: which is possible why there is the problem) :tears: :tears:

stewart38
1st-November-2005, 05:54 PM
For me it is all about the social scene, drinking and dancing til dawn with my bed only a few minutes walk away :cheers: :cheers:



Or of course someone elses :whistle:

LMC
2nd-November-2005, 10:33 AM
Responses:


It’s unfortunate that you found this flyer as I don’t think it does anything for people’s enjoyment of dance.

Franco and I talk regularly and we are both upset by this nonsense, but it’s not the first time this has happened. I’m not sure what else there is to say on this matter.

I am traveling and therefore replying from a handheld PDA, consequently I am not able to easily read the Forum.


Dear Sandre,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I certainly did not write, incite anyone to write or post that flyer. The content is in any case incorrect as Rebecca does not own or organise the Jive Weekends at Camber, which are in fact solely under my control (albeit Rebecca was involved in one event some 4/5 years ago). Rebecca involvement is with Hipsters and JiveTime events, such as the recent Halloween Jive Ball at Ealing Town Hall, the forthcoming New Year's Eve Jive Ball again at Ealing Town Hall and the various special events organised under Hipsters (every 1st Friday of the month at Ealing Town Hall) or JiveTime. You will find that no communication of mine with respect to the Jive Weekend at Camber is undersigned by Rebecca, albeit it is true to say that I often undersign Rebecca's event as she is often otherwise taken at home with our two children.

It is also incorrect to say that "No Ceroc sympathisers will be teaching or DJing at JiveTime events". The fact is that both at JiveTime and Jive Holiday Club we engage anyone to teach or DJ (including Ceroc sympathisers), albeit it is true to say that I do not want the same member of staff to work at Camber for both my event and the Ceroc event in March. Two DJs who currently work for Ceroc at other times will be working for me at Camber in two weeks time, given that they have undertaken not to work for the Ceroc Camber event in March. My position with respect to staff is simply dictated by the fact that I wish to give customers as much variation as possible in order to prevent the events from becoming a repetition with the same teachers and DJs, a view that I do hope Mike Ellard at Ceroc would want to share. I have not banned and will not ban anyone with respect to this situation, so it is entirely up to the relevant Ceroc teacher or DJ to select where they will be wanting to work at Camber.

With regard to my competing event on the 3rd of March, this might or might not go ahead depending on a certain factor, which I am not at liberty to discuss at this point in time. A final decision on whether I will compete or not on the 3rd of March will become apparent in two weeks time at Camber, given that if I decide to compete, than the relevant flyers will be circulated at Camber in two weeks time. Therefore, to state at this stage that I will be competing on the 3rd of March is again incorrect, as I do not yet know whether or not I will compete and in fact nothing has been published on my web site to that effect.

For information on JiveTime, Hipsters and Jive Holiday Club, please visit (website) or ring (tel).

As Mike has said, not much else can be said really :non-existent shrug icon:

David Bailey
2nd-November-2005, 11:25 AM
As Mike has said, not much else can be said really :non-existent shrug icon:
Well, it's all a bit of a mystery now then, isn't it? Maybe we should try fingerprint analysis or something :)

MartinHarper
2nd-November-2005, 11:52 AM
The more and more weekenders that were advocated will dilute the concentration of experienced dancers at each one.

There's a lot of comment on the forum that bad dancers should be going to weekenders, workshops, etc, possibly following a referral from the dance police. This would allow them to learn all the stuff that gets glossed over in MJ classes. One can only assume that STORM is a response to these concerns, given the relative importance of the forum in the dance world.

Sadly nobody realised the obvious downside of this plan - namely that we will have to dance with commoners, whilst wearing the garish paper jewelry of the lower classes. Eating them would have made much more sense.

David Bailey
2nd-November-2005, 12:15 PM
bad dancers should be going to weekenders, workshops, etc, possibly following a referral from the dance police. .... One can only assume that STORM is a response to these concerns,
:rofl: STORM - where Bad Dancers Are Sent.


given the relative importance of the forum in the dance world.
:rofl: :rofl:
To quote the great and soon-to-be-departed CRL, "Go on. Nobody reads this stuff".


Sadly nobody realised the obvious downside of this plan - namely that we will have to dance with commoners, whilst wearing the garish paper jewelry of the lower classes. Eating them would have made much more sense.
Eating paper jewellery? How will that help?

Note how I heroically resisted to lower the tone on the "eating" thing, I'll leave that to the Tone-Lowering Trio to do.

David Franklin
3rd-November-2005, 12:02 PM
There's a lot of comment on the forum that bad dancers should be going to weekenders, workshops, etc, possibly following a referral from the dance police. This would allow them to learn all the stuff that gets glossed over in MJ classes. One can only assume that STORM is a response to these concerns, given the relative importance of the forum in the dance world.
Yes that's right - the emphasis at STORM is all about appeasing the dance police by encouraging safe dancing and avoiding sleaze. That's why at STORM there are the following classes:


'The Drop Zone’ / ‘The Drop Shop’ - Power Lifts & Dynamic Drops
Luscious Lifts, Delicious Dips/Drops & Sensual Seducers - Stylised Lifts, Drops , Dips & Seducers……
‘Vertigo’ - Lifts & Mini Aerials
‘Up Close and Personal’ / ’Personal Space’ - Flirty Dancing
‘Total Blues’ / ‘Smooth Moves’ - Blues
'Total Drops' - Drops, more drops, lifts and drops, still more drops, flirty drops, bluesy drops, up close and personal drops, no personal space drops... OK, I lied about this one! :wink:

Not a lot of classes on floorcraft, connection, lead and follow though... :sad:

David Bailey
3rd-November-2005, 12:26 PM
{ list of sleaze and more sleaze }
Wa-hey, it sounds better by the minute.

And you missed out the Pole Dancing...


Not a lot of classes on floorcraft, connection, lead and follow though... :sad:
A bit harsh, there's:
- Advanced Ceroc Style
- Musical Interpretation
- Spinning Technique

Although I'm a bit confused about this one:
"Aussie Style Advanced moves from 3,500 miles away"

Has someone moved Australia 10,000 miles closer or something? Or are the going to teach remotely from the US? (Actually, that'd be cool, it appeals to the inner geek in me) :whistle:

stewart38
3rd-November-2005, 12:36 PM
Yes that's right - the emphasis at STORM is all about appeasing the dance police by encouraging safe dancing and avoiding sleaze. That's why at STORM there are the following classes:

'The Drop Zone’ / ‘The Drop Shop’ - Power Lifts & Dynamic Drops
Luscious Lifts, Delicious Dips/Drops & Sensual Seducers - Stylised Lifts, Drops , Dips & Seducers……
‘Vertigo’ - Lifts & Mini Aerials
‘Up Close and Personal’ / ’Personal Space’ - Flirty Dancing
‘Total Blues’ / ‘Smooth Moves’ - Blues
'Total Drops' - Drops, more drops, lifts and drops, still more drops, flirty drops, bluesy drops, up close and personal drops, no personal space drops... OK, I lied about this one!


Not a lot of classes on floorcraft, connection, lead and follow though... :sad:

You dont become a sleaze by doing the above classes , you are or are not one

Some people ,men and women may actually enjoy those classes so please stop connecting the two (as we have seen on other threads):mad:

David Franklin
3rd-November-2005, 12:38 PM
You missed out the Pole Dancing...Sorry - what was I thinking? :blush:


A bit harsh, there's:
- Advanced Ceroc Style
- Musical Interpretation
- Spinning TechniqueThey're a welcome respite from the "drops with chips" mentality, but I'm not sure they have much to do with floorcraft, lead/follow or connection.

LMC
3rd-November-2005, 12:49 PM
You dont become a sleaze by doing the above classes , you are or are not one

Some people ,men and women may actually enjoy those classes so please stop connecting the two (as we have seen on other threads):mad:
Fair comment - but David Franklin wasn't implying that the classes were sleazy (although DJ did :devil: )

I would enjoy some classes far more if some of the participants - including me - had better awareness of floorcraft, lead/follow and connection, as DF has indicated. It's all very well doing glamorous classes and learning interesting moves, but if you don't have the technique to do the moves well - or even, in some terrifying cases, safely.

I find it quite depressing that so many dancers think that they are "advanced" because they've been dancing over a year and therefore turn their noses up at floorcraft, frame and connection - which they've never been taught, but of course, they don't need it, they are *advanced*. I'm not getting at anyone on forum here - I've just had a couple of depressing nights where there are too many people who fall into this "advanced" category :(

I pick workshops which give me the opportunity to work on lead/follow, connection and style over the moves workshops any day. I sincerely hope that Storm will offer some - haven't had a chance to check the timetable yet.

David Bailey
3rd-November-2005, 01:05 PM
Fair comment - but David Franklin wasn't implying that the classes were sleazy (although DJ did :devil: )
No, I said it, David implied it, but he's polite.

And it's far from specific to Storm - to quote the Camber draft timetable:

20.00-21.00 Bachata, super sexy latin dance. Alina
...
10.00-11.15 Latin Passion (VERY Risqué).
...
19.00 - 20.00 Strictly Sinful (VERY Risqué).
...
etc.

Sex sells, simple as that.

(I do so love these chicken-and-egg discussions about whether "sleazy classes" promote sleazebags, we seem to be due another one of those about now anyway...)

stewart38
3rd-November-2005, 01:05 PM
I pick workshops which give me the opportunity to work on lead/follow, connection and style over the moves workshops any day. I sincerely hope that Storm will offer some - haven't had a chance to check the timetable yet.


PROBABLY STORM and other weekenders (apart from perhaps Southport) based classes on what are likely to be the most popular and from historic feed back

Thankfully yet this forum (again apart from Southport) hasnt I dont think had a great influence what classes are on

I find the biggest complainers of what is or not on the time table, either dont go or have admitted in the past they dont go on the workshops anyway :yeah:

killingtime
4th-November-2005, 11:12 AM
Yeay! I just got tickets for the event (well on Wednesday... late news is better than no news :confused: ) :clap:! Now to work out how to get down there (oh and book holidays for the event :blush: ).

TiggsTours
14th-November-2005, 06:14 PM
Trouble with RR is that if you don't book a year in advance - you can't get in :sad:

Good for them (RR team and early bookers) not so good for us who have to sort diary & finance arrangements before comitting (yes I know early deposit saves booking, but current / regulars do that :whistle: which is possible why there is the problem) :tears: :tears:
I actually don't know anyone who's been on the waiting list and hasn't managed to get in. In fact, nearer the time, they quite often email out that spaces are available. People tend to book a year in advance (because they're so fab!) with the idea that if they can't go, they'll cancel nearer the time.

TiggsTours
14th-November-2005, 06:23 PM
I agree with this. Storm is probably being promoted to more beginners than any other weekender has been - therefore there will probably be more 'new dancers' at it - who discover all the fun of a weekender and may well want to go on several per year - thus increasing the demand for weekenders.
Aha! So that's why they are offering taxi dancers free places! They want us to work!

Minnie M
14th-November-2005, 06:31 PM
I actually don't know anyone who's been on the waiting list and hasn't managed to get in.
:tears: me :sad:

Minnie M
14th-November-2005, 06:42 PM
Found under my car's windscreen wiper on Saturday night on departure from Hammersmith:

:mad:

I don't know who printed/distributed this flyer - and I don't care. I don't want to get involved with petty politics. I don't give a toss who's organising a weekender I want to go on - I go for the dancing.

:confused: isn't posting this on an open forum - getting involved ...... :whistle:

I knew about this silly propaganda and the flyer that was left on windscreens last year - supposidly from Franco :angry: but chose to ignor it.

Had a long chat to Franco whilst working at his Jive Spree weekend just gone ... and he pointed out that he does have one ceroc DJ working on his weekend and this is not his first Franco Weekender - and Paul Warden works for Ceroc Surrey :whistle: and he has been at a few Jive Holiday events

I think the note to Sandre points out (and I will confirm) that if a ceroc teacher/DJ is working or will be working at a venue he has or had a commericial interest in (eg: Camber) then for obvious reasons he would not employ him/her - have to agree, that is good business practice as it would only lead to confusion

This is a shame as I thought Simon Boreland did a fantastic job as compare last year and he is a great teacher - can understand why Storm wants Simon:worthy:

TiggsTours
14th-November-2005, 06:45 PM
We have a spare space in our chalet, anyone interested?

Minnie M
14th-November-2005, 06:51 PM
We have a spare space in our chalet, anyone interested?
Male or female - I thought they are not taking any more female bookings ?

TiggsTours
14th-November-2005, 06:55 PM
Male or female - I thought they are not taking any more female bookings ?
I thought that was just lone females? We have a mixed group, but there's space with us for either sex (if they will take it), I guess a male would be better if they are short of men though!

DavidY
14th-November-2005, 07:09 PM
I thought that was just lone females? We have a mixed group, but there's space with us for either sex (if they will take it), I guess a male would be better if they are short of men though!
Women can still book providing they are part of a booking where there are at least the equivalent number of men to women.So I think you can only book in a group if there are at least as many men as women in the group. (ie it's not just lone females where there's a restriction..)

Yogi_Bear
14th-November-2005, 10:55 PM
I pick workshops which give me the opportunity to work on lead/follow, connection and style over the moves workshops any day. I sincerely hope that Storm will offer some - haven't had a chance to check the timetable yet.
Quite so. After prevaricating for weeks, I noticed there was still a £29 option for men if you went in for the lucky dip competition for chalet partners, so decided it was a deal I couldn't afford to miss. It should be an interesting weekend even if I don't feel inspired to do as many workshops as usual - not a bad thing. A few workshops will appeal - most will not. Any opportunities to dance blues, WCS, Lindy, Argentine tango will be sought after.....:whistle: and much appreciated.

David Bailey
15th-November-2005, 09:08 AM
I think the note to Sandre points out (and I will confirm) that if a ceroc teacher/DJ is working or will be working at a venue he has or had a commericial interest in (eg: Camber) then for obvious reasons he would not employ him/her - have to agree, that is good business practice as it would only lead to confusion
I don't follow - why is it a conflict of interest, just because the same venue is being used by two different organisations, for tow different events, two or more months apart?

Franco has a commercial interest in weekenders at Camber, sure - but he's not running one in March, and it seems weird he wants to keep dibs on a venue all year round, and punish anyone who has the temerity to teach there, when there's no immediate conflict of interest.

Not only is it weird, it's clearly counter-productive in terms of publicity, and probably also in terms of overall event quality. Protectionism doesn't work.

For example:

This is a shame as I thought Simon Boreland did a fantastic job as compare last year and he is a great teacher - can understand why Storm wants Simon:worthy:
Simon was at Camber last weekend, wasn't he? If the guy's going to be there anyway, and he was, I agree that it seems a real shame not to use his skills - I'm not a big Aussie style fan, but he's a good and popular teacher.

Minnie M
15th-November-2005, 09:26 AM
I don't follow - why is it a conflict of interest, just because the same venue is being used by two different organisations, for tow different events, two or more months apart?
........../snip/...........
Simon was at Camber last weekend, wasn't he? If the guy's going to be there anyway, and he was, I agree that it seems a real shame not to use his skills - I'm not a big Aussie style fan, but he's a good and popular teacher.

point 1:
There were so many people who came to me this weekend asking about Storm and asking if they could book now :whistle: also asking questions about it.

point 2:
Simon was there and it was great to see him, but socially only - and I missed getting a dance :tears:

David Bailey
15th-November-2005, 10:00 AM
point 1:
There were so many people who came to me this weekend asking about Storm and asking if they could book now :whistle: also asking questions about it.
Did you take any bookings? :innocent:

MartinHarper
15th-November-2005, 10:17 AM
Franco has a commercial interest in weekenders at Camber, sure - but he's not running one in March, and it seems weird he wants to keep dibs on a venue all year round, and punish anyone who has the temerity to teach there, when there's no immediate conflict of interest.

I imagine it's more about sales. If someone only teaches at a certain weekender, then that weekender has a unique selling point with which to attract fans of that teacher.

David Bailey
15th-November-2005, 10:32 AM
I imagine it's more about sales. If someone only teaches at a certain weekender, then that weekender has a unique selling point with which to attract fans of that teacher.
Urgg. I dunno, you could be right, but thinking about the commercial side of it makes my head hurt...

But as a punter, I want as good an experience as possible - part of which means having as many of the popular teachers as possible at the classes.

(Although, admittedly, I didn't go to any of the classes at Camber :blush: )

Russell Saxby
15th-November-2005, 10:43 AM
I imagine it's more about sales. If someone only teaches at a certain weekender, then that weekender has a unique selling point with which to attract fans of that teacher.

I would be really surprised if most of the dancers attending the weekend had any idea of who the teachers were before hand.

Puddy Tat
15th-November-2005, 05:30 PM
Is the place in your chalet still available? What type of chalet is it and how many of you are there? I would like to go to Storm and am happy to share but would like to stay in one of the top chalets if possible.

TiggsTours
17th-November-2005, 11:29 AM
Is the place in your chalet still available? What type of chalet is it and how many of you are there? I would like to go to Storm and am happy to share but would like to stay in one of the top chalets if possible.
Its not I'm afraid, no.

In case its not been mentioned on here yet, this event officially sold out yesterday morning!

Lynn
17th-November-2005, 11:53 AM
In case its not been mentioned on here yet, this event officially sold out yesterday morning!OK, I then vote that I'm definitely not going, as I haven't booked and I can't now, even if I find a man to bring.

killingtime
17th-November-2005, 11:55 AM
Its not I'm afraid, no.

In case its not been mentioned on here yet, this event officially sold out yesterday morning!

:eek: :eek: :eek:.

Seriously! For men and women? I mean I've got tickets but here was me worried about how many people might be going to blackpool instead.

:clap:

LMC
17th-November-2005, 11:59 AM
All the tickets may have been sold, but that doesn't necessarily mean the place will be full... £58 was still damn good value for a weekender as far as I was concerned :whistle: - and I know I wasn't the only one...:innocent:

TiggsTours
17th-November-2005, 12:05 PM
:eek: :eek: :eek:.

Seriously! For men and women? I mean I've got tickets but here was me worried about how many people might be going to blackpool instead.

:clap:
Yup, completely sold out.

All the tickets may have been sold, but that doesn't necessarily mean the place will be full... £58 was still damn good value for a weekender as far as I was concerned - and I know I wasn't the only one...
.....and you're right, it won't be full, they're not cramming them in like Franco does, they're giving us enough space on the floor to be able to play! (Only 1200, as opposed to the 1700 Franco crammed in)

David Bailey
17th-November-2005, 12:21 PM
Seriously! For men and women? I mean I've got tickets but here was me worried about how many people might be going to blackpool instead.
They've been promoting it solidly for ages at most ceroc venues - the only surprise is that it's taken this long to sell out. Marketing muscle counts.


.....and you're right, it won't be full, they're not cramming them in like Franco does, they're giving us enough space on the floor to be able to play! (Only 1200, as opposed to the 1700 Franco crammed in)
Well, that's good news at least.

And it's reasonably well-ratio'd as well, another bonus.

Hell, it sounds good now - looks like I missed my chance :tears:

DavidY
17th-November-2005, 01:37 PM
All the tickets may have been sold, but that doesn't necessarily mean the place will be full... £58 was still damn good value for a weekender as far as I was concerned :whistle: - and I know I wasn't the only one...:innocent:Given that women who are traditionally more organised (and so I guess women are more likely to have done this), then does this mean there'll be more men than women at Storm?

DavidY
17th-November-2005, 01:42 PM
The Storm website says that Postal bookings are now closed, but the online booking link is still there. The front page says that "over 1,400" places are sold but it does imply there's still some availability (obviously not a lot).

Is it really totally booked yet?:confused:

David Bailey
17th-November-2005, 01:56 PM
The front page says that "over 1,400" places are sold but it does imply there's still some availability (obviously not a lot).
Hmmm, looking at the site, it appears they're planning 1,500 places - same as Franco's, in other words. So yep, it'll be crowded, especially if you factor in the "unofficials" :whistle:

Realistically, those two rooms can comfortably fit in, oh, 300-400 upstairs and 150 downstairs, I'd say; after that it'll get squashed.

Assuming only half the people are dancing at any one time in the freestyle - and given the gender balance, there'll be more couples than at Franco's Camber - that's 750+ dancers at minimum, and I don't think the place is big enough for that.

And on the Sat night, we could be talking about up to 700 couples trying to dance... :eek:

Lynn
17th-November-2005, 02:25 PM
Hell, it sounds good now - looks like I missed my chance :tears: Yeah, what is it about 'sold out' that makes you want to book?!:rofl:

DavidY
17th-November-2005, 02:49 PM
The Storm website says that Postal bookings are now closed, but the online booking link is still there. The front page says that "over 1,400" places are sold but it does imply there's still some availability (obviously not a lot).

Is it really totally booked yet?:confused:OK since I posted that, "SOLD OUT" has appeared all over the site, and the Online link which worked an hour ago has now stopped working. So I guess it really is sold out now...

ducasi
17th-November-2005, 03:15 PM
They've been promoting it solidly for ages at most ceroc venues - the only surprise is that it's taken this long to sell out. Marketing muscle counts. Although there was flyers for it at events around here, I don't recall it being actively promoted. Perhaps when you say "most", you mean "London"? :wink:

TiggsTours
17th-November-2005, 03:47 PM
Although there was flyers for it at events around here, I don't recall it being actively promoted. Perhaps when you say "most", you mean "London"? :wink:
Flyers at venues, that sounds like active promotion to me, plus the fact you couldn't enter the website without it being right in your face, oh, and down in London, every teacher mentioned it at the end of every class, and most venues also had big banners up on the stage (can't say anything about out of London, but you did say yourself there were leaflets at your venues), and there was a regular email campaign that came out from Ceroc head office.. I can't really see that anyone could have missed the advertising, if they'd had any contact with anything to do with Ceroc over the past few months.

killingtime
17th-November-2005, 03:49 PM
Although there was flyers for it at events around here, I don't recall it being actively promoted. Perhaps when you say "most", you mean "London"? :wink:

I agree I think it was mentioned, for the first time, in Edinburgh 3-4 weeks ago. I imagine it was a much bigger thing (given the proximity) at Ceroc Central though.

killingtime
17th-November-2005, 03:56 PM
Flyers at venues, that sounds like active promotion to me, plus the fact you couldn't enter the website without it being right in your face,

Though you probably only use Ceroc Scotland (http://cerocscotland.com/index.html)'s forum. We use it for pretty much everything up here :D. I've hardly ever been to the actual Ceroc (http://www.ceroc.com/) website.

Dizzy
17th-November-2005, 03:56 PM
I agree I think it was mentioned, for the first time, in Edinburgh 3-4 weeks ago. I imagine it was a much bigger thing (given the proximity) at Ceroc Central though.


Don't know about Ceroc Central (which is in the Midlands) but it was actively promoted in Ceroc London :wink: . As TiggsTours said, it was mentioned everywhere.

TiggsTours
17th-November-2005, 03:57 PM
I agree I think it was mentioned, for the first time, in Edinburgh 3-4 weeks ago. I imagine it was a much bigger thing (given the proximity) at Ceroc Central though.
I don't dance at Ceroc Central venues, I dance at the other London franchise venues (Twickenham, Ashtons, Casbah) and about 3-4 weeks of leaflets, banners, being mentioned at classes sounds about right really. I can't say it was mentioned at all before that, that I remember.

stewart38
17th-November-2005, 03:57 PM
Flyers at venues, that sounds like active promotion to me, plus the fact you couldn't enter the website without it being right in your face, oh, and down in London, every teacher mentioned it at the end of every class, and most venues also had big banners up on the stage (can't say anything about out of London, but you did say yourself there were leaflets at your venues), and there was a regular email campaign that came out from Ceroc head office.. I can't really see that anyone could have missed the advertising, if they'd had any contact with anything to do with Ceroc over the past few months.


Well it would be odd if the comapny that wants to make a profit didnt want to sell it hard :sick:

wonder if they regret the £29 thing ?

E-Bay here i come

two tickest for STORM £500 each !!

TiggsTours
17th-November-2005, 03:58 PM
Well it would be odd if the comapny that wants to make a profit didnt want to sell it hard :sick:

wonder if they regret the £29 thing ?

E-Bay here i come

two tickest for STORM £500 each !!
That's not what I was saying, it was being suggested that it was only being sold in London venues, and the rest of the country had not had the same exposure to advertising, I was just pointing out that that is not the case.

LMC
17th-November-2005, 03:59 PM
E-Bay here i come

two tickest for STORM £500 each !!
My two are GIRL tickets, so probably worth double that :D

killingtime
17th-November-2005, 04:00 PM
Don't know about Ceroc Central (which is in the Midlands) but it was actively promoted in Ceroc London :wink: . As TiggsTours said, it was mentioned everywhere.

Ah you crazy kids and your crazy naming. So at this Ceroc Metro or London or whatever you call it now-a-days :whistle:.

stewart38
17th-November-2005, 04:04 PM
That's not what I was saying, it was being suggested that it was only being sold in London venues, and the rest of the country had not had the same exposure to advertising, I was just pointing out that that is not the case.


Sorry have some rep

two tickets for STORM £400 each, im impatient there not selling, ill throw in a no longer required tin foil hat

killingtime
17th-November-2005, 04:05 PM
That's not what I was saying, it was being suggested that it was only being sold in London venues, and the rest of the country had not had the same exposure to advertising, I was just pointing out that that is not the case.

No, no. We weren't suggesting it was only sold down there just that the marketing push would have probably been a lot stronger :flower:. Now reversing the situation I imagine you probably didn’t' hear much of the Ceroc Scotland Competition 2005 down there where as there was a much more active drive in Edinburgh.

TiggsTours
17th-November-2005, 04:08 PM
No, no. We weren't suggesting it was only sold down there just that the marketing push would have probably been a lot stronger :flower:. Now reversing the situation I imagine you probably didn’t' hear much of the Ceroc Scotland Competition 2005 down there where as there was a much more active drive in Edinburgh.
But, it wasn't! 3-4 weeks of leaflets at venues, same as in Scotland, if your teachers didn't mention it at the end of classes, that can't be helped. As for the email campaign, and the focus point on the website, they were there for all to see, regardless of where you live.

stewart38
17th-November-2005, 04:11 PM
No, no. We weren't suggesting it was only sold down there just that the marketing push would have probably been a lot stronger :flower:. Now reversing the situation I imagine you probably didn’t' hear much of the Ceroc Scotland Competition 2005 down there where as there was a much more active drive in Edinburgh.

Ceroc Scotland competition ??

whats 'scotland' ? nope Ive heard of ceroc and competition but not 'scotland'

guess you right if it doesnt happen in london it just dont happen

killingtime
17th-November-2005, 04:20 PM
But, it wasn't! 3-4 weeks of leaflets at venues, same as in Scotland, if your teachers didn't mention it at the end of classes, that can't be helped. As for the email campaign, and the focus point on the website, they were there for all to see, regardless of where you live.

We didn't get any banners or anything :tears: :D. The teachers mentioned it anyway I was just talking about the relative focus and... never mind. As for the website; I know anyone can visit it it's just not as likely to be a site that we are driven to.

JonD
17th-November-2005, 04:25 PM
whats 'scotland' ? nope Ive heard of ceroc and competition but not 'scotland'
Watching a couple of movies will give you a flavour of it - try "Brigadoon" followed by "Trainspotting"

stewart38
17th-November-2005, 04:26 PM
We didn't get any banners or anything :tears: :D. The teachers mentioned it anyway I was just talking about the relative focus and... never mind. As for the website; I know anyone can visit it it's just not as likely to be a site that we are driven to.

are people being serious ?

why would expect ceroc to advertise something happening on the south coast of England in scotland ?

we dont here (apart from the forum) whats going on in scotland

they clealry didnt need a nationwide promotion

killingtime
17th-November-2005, 04:33 PM
are people being serious ?

why would expect ceroc to advertise something happening on the south coast of England in scotland ?

Umm; they did advertise it in Scotland. I was joking about the banners... we didn't need them; really. I'm booked and preparing to fly down for a bit more of an extended stay in London. I mean as one of the more obsessive dancers I had already heard about it but I'm sure they'll get a few more people from up here post advertising.

TiggsTours
17th-November-2005, 04:39 PM
Umm; they did advertise it in Scotland. I was joking about the banners... we didn't need them; really. I'm booked and preparing to fly down for a bit more of an extended stay in London. I mean as one of the more obsessive dancers I had already heard about it but I'm sure they'll get a few more people from up here post advertising.
No they won't, it sold out yesterday morning

.........AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!........... ............

Is anyone else suffering from an overwhelming sense of deja vu? :eek:

David Bailey
17th-November-2005, 04:40 PM
Although there was flyers for it at events around here, I don't recall it being actively promoted. Perhaps when you say "most", you mean "London"? :wink:
What, you mean there are places Outside?

*looks up at URL... :blush: *


Ah you crazy kids and your crazy naming. So at this Ceroc Metro or London or whatever you call it now-a-days :whistle:.
:yeah: Bloody silly franchise names: Ceroc "metro" has a class at Stevenage, there's two "Ceroc London"s, don't talk to me about it....

Anyway, it's sold out, which was the original point, way back upthread somewhere...

killingtime
17th-November-2005, 04:48 PM
No they won't, it sold out yesterday morning

.........AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!........... ............

Ummm...

http://static.flickr.com/24/64209731_136cdb94df_o.jpg

I know they were sold out but they've been mentioning it for the last few weeks so they would have already bought their tickets :flower:.

stewart38
17th-November-2005, 04:49 PM
Is anyone else suffering from an overwhelming sense of deja vu? :eek:


I here ceroc are putting on an event called STORM in March, anyone know anything about it ?

killingtime
17th-November-2005, 04:51 PM
I here ceroc are putting on an event called STORM in March, anyone know anything about it ?

Yeah; I'm going to it :na:. You are too late to get tickets though they've all sold out. Though I've heard that people are putting them on eBay :D.

Cruella
17th-November-2005, 05:30 PM
I think i'll get rid of my Storm tickets, there seems to be some very strange men going.:whistle:

killingtime
17th-November-2005, 05:33 PM
I think i'll get rid of my Storm tickets, there seems to be some very strange men going.:whistle:

Mmmm... I'm having a bit of a crazy day but I'm sure you aren't talking about me :innocent:.

ducasi
17th-November-2005, 10:54 PM
Look what I started! :what:

I don't call a bunch of flyer sitting at the desk "active" promotion. Active means that they are actually doing something like pointing them out, handing them out, throwing them up in the air to see if people will run and catch them.

In fact, I've only seen them once – at the Glasgow non-party at the weekend as I was hanging around as there wasn't a party. Maybe they've been there for weeks, but hey, it's dark at the entrance to my normal venue, so you're lucky to see anything.

But I don't recall any other mention of it in the class, no banners, I rarely have a reason to go to the ceroc.com web site, and they've never emailed me except when I was buying things from them...

Of course, for an event happening in the south of England which doesn't profit Ceroc Scotland directly, none of this is a surprise.

All I was saying is that when DJ said:
They've been promoting it solidly for ages at most ceroc venues I thought he was over-stating the matter a little. That's all. :flower:

I hope you all enjoy it. I'm thinking of Blackpool...

David Bailey
17th-November-2005, 11:13 PM
Look what I started! :what:
Not your day, is it :rofl:


All I was saying is that when DJ said: I thought he was over-stating the matter a little. That's all. :flower:
You were right. I was over-stating massively; I was being parochial and casual - sorry :tears: .

So can we all just shut up about this now? The Forum seems to have gone trivia-crazy today (and, yes, that's me saying it).

MartinHarper
18th-November-2005, 12:34 AM
We didn't get any banners or anything.

We had a giant cardboard dancer on stage.
(oh, and there was some storm advertising too)

Lynn
18th-November-2005, 01:30 AM
The Forum seems to have gone trivia-crazy today (and, yes, that's me saying it).:rofl: Sorry, just had to get that out of the way first.

I'm now wishing I had booked - I'm in my 'post-weekender really want to go on another one' mood and it would have been cheap enough even for me to stretch to. (I'm not mean, just restricted budget, must get round to a proper job hunt.)

Gojive
18th-November-2005, 01:43 AM
We had a giant cardboard dancer on stage.

We get dozens of them on the floor every week! :wink:

bigdjiver
20th-November-2005, 11:53 PM
I just received some spam (not dance related) with "Storm" in the subject line. Anyone else?

drathzel
23rd-November-2005, 09:26 PM
Who is organising storm and is it all sold out like i had heard? (sorry am too tired to try and read back loads of posts!)

Lynn
23rd-November-2005, 09:34 PM
Who is organising storm Umm, Ceroc - like it says in the thread title? (You are tired aren't you? :hug: )

and is it all sold out like i had heard? (sorry am too tired to try and read back loads of posts!)Yes, all sold out. I was too late as well.

drathzel
23rd-November-2005, 09:55 PM
Umm, Ceroc - like it says in the thread title? (You are tired aren't you? :hug: )
Yes, all sold out. I was too late as well.

I meant which ceroc franchisee or is it mike?

Lynn
23rd-November-2005, 10:02 PM
I meant which ceroc franchisee or is it mike?Sorry, maybe I'm too tired now?! :rofl: Don't know that one, its linked from the main ceroc site?

Minnie M
23rd-November-2005, 10:13 PM
I meant which ceroc franchisee or is it mike?
yes Mike Ellard, Bradders is managing it

Trish
24th-November-2005, 02:16 PM
Yes, all sold out. I was too late as well.

Yes, me too - we had just managed to organise some men as well, after being told you had to bring your own. Never mind, I'm sure we'll get somewhere else soon. And I've at least got Daventry on the 27th to look forward to.

Lee
25th-November-2005, 01:46 PM
I've already posted this in another thread but thought it was more appropriate here:

I'm referring to keeping the numbers of men vs women equal.

I think that everyone was so desperate to get a chalet at the amazingly low price (as they heard it was selling out fast) they didn’t spend time ensuring they had the right numbers to fill their chalet, and as they were so cheap it didn’t matter, so what will happen is that a Women will have booked a chalet for 4 or 6 saying 50/50 male/female split, and they won’t need to bother getting any men as the chalet cost half that of the Jivetime ones.

I therefore foresee that Storm will end up with the same situation (est 70% women) cause by the fact that the chalets were so cheap.

Lets hope they prove me wrong ah, as I like my rest breaks between every 2 dances.

Lee

spindr
25th-November-2005, 02:33 PM
So there's no truth to the "rumour" that they won't let you in if you don't have the requisite number of male/female attendees then? :whistle: :devil:

SpinDr.

Lee
25th-November-2005, 02:41 PM
So there's no truth to the "rumour" that they won't let you in if you don't have the requisite number of male/female attendees then? :whistle: :devil:

SpinDr.

Maybe we should continue this issue on the other thread (as it's more developed) sorry my fault.

http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6937&page=12

Lee

Trish
25th-November-2005, 02:41 PM
I think that everyone was so desperate to get a chalet at the amazingly low price (as they heard it was selling out fast) they didn’t spend time ensuring they had the right numbers to fill their chalet, and as they were so cheap it didn’t matter, so what will happen is that a Women will have booked a chalet for 4 or 6 saying 50/50 male/female split, and they won’t need to bother getting any men as the chalet cost half that of the Jivetime ones.

I therefore foresee that Storm will end up with the same situation (est 70% women) cause by the fact that the chalets were so cheap.

Lets hope they prove me wrong ah, as I like my rest breaks between every 2 dances.

Lee

From what I understood, even if you booked as an all female group, then you had to mark off your name against a group of men (ie quote who they were). Although I can see your point, as if someone had booked a room, hadn't decided who was joining them in the said room, and then filled it with girls, the even numbers thing might go out the window. Nice idea but we'll see if it works in practice! Anyway as I said, I can't go, so it doesn't matter to me!

I think also that even numbers might not work, as the guys often seem to like more rest breaks :whistle: - perhaps I'm wrong though!

TheTramp
9th-December-2005, 03:01 PM
I think also that even numbers might not work, as the guys often seem to like more rest breaks :whistle: - perhaps I'm wrong though!

Hmmm. I'm down in Peterborough next week. Maybe we should go dancing, and then find out who needs more breaks!! :yum:

Tazmanian Devil
9th-December-2005, 03:10 PM
I therefore foresee that Storm will end up with the same situation (est 70% women) cause by the fact that the chalets were so cheap.
This could be quite true. I know quite a few peole who have booked their challetts as equal male female but still have male tickets available. Myself and The Wacko had this problem also until Dirty D said he would like to come!!

Lets hope they prove me wrong ah, as I like my rest breaks between every 2 dances.Lee
yes lets hop as I would love to have many men to choose from as apposed to leading alot of the time. Dont get me wrong (I have said this in a previous thread) I love leading as much as following but would like to have a good balance between the two. :kiss: :hug:

Missy D
26th-December-2005, 01:17 PM
I need 2 male tickets for Storm! Can anyone help?:flower:

Will
26th-December-2005, 04:41 PM
Kate and I are signed up and looking forward to it....

jacksondonut
10th-January-2006, 03:52 PM
Had fun and games trying to get to Camber, as I decided not to go initially, and changed my mind later on .. but luckily have managed to get on board too.. really looking forward to it and meeting up with lots of forum friends...:flower:

Jan
:cheers:

Minnie M
10th-January-2006, 05:27 PM
.. but luckily have managed to get on board too..
well done - but how :confused:

I thought they were sold out - and even if they were not I thought the supply of female tickets stopped way before Christmas :sad:

Camber in May (JiveTime) is the best time :clap: BBQ :yum: etc., etc., bit like Southport (Jive Addiction) in June :clap: :worthy:

jacksondonut
10th-January-2006, 06:02 PM
well done - but how :confused:

I thought they were sold out - and even if they were not I thought the supply of female tickets stopped way before Christmas :sad:


Was sorted well before Christmas, just found a male, acquaintance of another female friend who was going and had already booked his chalet for four.. they were two guys waiting for two suitable girls, who were looking... just had to do a lot of asking around and got there through the grapevine, if you like. Took a bit of effort, but glad I went for it.. :clap: :clap:

Rebecca
12th-January-2006, 03:33 PM
Was sorted well before Christmas, just found a male, acquaintance of another female friend who was going and had already booked his chalet for four.. they were two guys waiting for two suitable girls, who were looking... just had to do a lot of asking around and got there through the grapevine, if you like. Took a bit of effort, but glad I went for it.. :clap: :clap:

How cunning of them :whistle:

WittyBird
12th-January-2006, 03:35 PM
How cunning of them :whistle:
No can't.
gags self again

jacksondonut
6th-February-2006, 01:03 PM
JUST DYING TO KNOW WHO IS COMING!!!

Am really looking forward to this weekend at Camber Sands...:D
And especially because I will be spending more time with lots of you lovely Forumites.. (as well as my other buddies of course...) :flower: :flower:

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Cruella
6th-February-2006, 01:16 PM
Try here Jan :flower: Storm (http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6561&highlight=storm)

TiggsTours
6th-February-2006, 02:59 PM
I notice the info that came out today says to swap mobile numbers with all in your party, so you can meet up when you arrive, but doesn't tell you exactly which chalet you have to crouch by the radiator by and pray, in order to get a signal!

dee
6th-February-2006, 03:36 PM
I notice the info that came out today says to swap mobile numbers with all in your party, so you can meet up when you arrive, but doesn't tell you exactly which chalet you have to crouch by the radiator by and pray, in order to get a signal!


Thats so funny :rofl: :rofl: but sooo true :rofl: :rofl:

Donna
6th-February-2006, 04:29 PM
CAN'T! :sad: Doing Blackpool again.:clap:

Lynn
6th-February-2006, 07:46 PM
I'm going! :clap:

jacksondonut
6th-February-2006, 08:50 PM
Oh well, looks like I have just been put on to the right thread, sorry folks, am duly chastised.... have to look a little bit closer next time..:rofl:

Looking forward to seeing you all.x
:cheers:

jivecat
7th-February-2006, 01:23 AM
Get home from Scarborough to read a long, demented email from Storm issuing directives re my gender identity tag. Maybe DavidJames was right after all. Oh well, for £29 I'd probably be willing to wear a compulsory Hitler moustache and suspender belt.
How am I supposed to exchange mobile numbers wth a complete stranger? And why would we be fighting for ownership of the twinbedded bedroom?

David Bailey
7th-February-2006, 08:54 AM
Get home from Scarborough to read a long, demented email from Storm issuing directives re my gender identity tag. Maybe DavidJames was right after all. Oh well, for £29 I'd probably be willing to wear a compulsory Hitler moustache and suspender belt.
How am I supposed to exchange mobile numbers wth a complete stranger? And why would we be fighting for ownership of the twinbedded bedroom?
What do you mean "maybe"? :tears:
And go on, the mustache and suspenders outfit sounds pretty good to me :devil:

Anyway, can you post the email? It should be interesting...

A couple of points in defence (!) of Ceroc:
- I believe there were wristbands at the recent Camber, maybe that's the Way Of Things now :sad:
- Promoting equal numbers of men and women is a Good Thing

fletch
7th-February-2006, 09:18 AM
the mustache and suspenders outfit sounds pretty good to me :devil:




So its normal Saturday night attire for you then David:rofl:

Yogi_Bear
7th-February-2006, 09:46 AM
All this storm warning / weather report nonsense...I'm getting nostalgic for Franco's photocopied A4 workshop listings on arrival. And you 'may' be allowed to acquire a replacement wristband for £99....really! And golf is available as an activity? Don't make me laugh. You can't play at Rye unless you're a member. Not even at £100 a go. Get real.

Lory
7th-February-2006, 11:35 AM
I don't know..... Moan moan moan :rolleyes:

Srop being so cynical and get with the spirit of it! :devil:


Rain drops keep falling on my head....:clap: :D

LMC
7th-February-2006, 11:38 AM
Anyway, can you post the email? It should be interesting...
I lost the will to live after reading the first couple of paragraphs. It's long.

Very long.

You think Gadget writes long posts. This e-mail is longer.

If you're not going, trust me, you really really really do not want to read it.

Did I say it was long?

Looking forward to the weekend though :clap: :D

Yogi_Bear
7th-February-2006, 11:42 AM
I don't know..... Moan moan moan :rolleyes:

Srop being so cynical and get with the spirit of it! :devil:


Rain drops keep falling on my head....:clap: :D
would that be the holiday camp spirit, Lory? I will have to try..

Lory
7th-February-2006, 11:44 AM
would that be the holiday camp spirit, Lory? I will have to try..
:yeah: :clap: :cheers: :hug:

Yogi_Bear
7th-February-2006, 11:47 AM
:yeah: :clap: :cheers: :hug:
yeah, if I can deal with being tagged and fenced in for the weekend....

Lynn
7th-February-2006, 11:49 AM
It's long.It is, but I think they are trying to cover everything people might ask. For those who have done weekenders before there seems to be a lot of information that we would already know but if someone has never been on a weekender they might find it very useful.

And it stops people moaning 'but I didn't know to bring x with me....' (Not that I have a trilby...)

DavidY
7th-February-2006, 02:08 PM
Hmm - I'm starting to regret not having a ticket for this :sad:

Anyone know if there are any male tickets going? PM me if so, please. :hug: :flower:

Thanks,
David

jivecat
7th-February-2006, 06:41 PM
I'm really starting to look forward to this. I'll be arriving rather late so will probably have to park my car in Ashford. Would someone who's arriving early possibly be willing to book me onto the poledancing class (I'm thinking of developing a Hitlerstripogram act) as I'm sure it'll sell out?

Tiggerbabe
7th-February-2006, 09:24 PM
poledancing class
Fantastic! I've always wanted a lesson in that :innocent:

As for the wristbands, I was at Rockbottoms in 2004 and managed to survive the whole weekend wearing one :whistle:

Yogi_Bear
7th-February-2006, 10:18 PM
I'm really starting to look forward to this. I'll be arriving rather late so will probably have to park my car in Ashford. Would someone who's arriving early possibly be willing to book me onto the poledancing class (I'm thinking of developing a Hitlerstripogram act) as I'm sure it'll sell out?
I will probably be arriving around midnight so I expect I will have to park somewhere around Maidstone. Still, if I slip the gate person £99 in well laundered cash (and you bet I'll get a receipt) at least I wil lbe able to drive in and unload the car.
On the plus side, there will be Jivecat, Lory and others to dance in the swing/blues/wcs/interesting music room with :clap:

David Bailey
7th-February-2006, 10:25 PM
As for the wristbands, I was at Rockbottoms in 2004 and managed to survive the whole weekend wearing one :whistle:
I dunno, I couldn't sleep wearing one of those, it'd be too much like a manacle or something... :eek:

(Yeah, yeah, who needs sleep at weekenders, bored already OK?)

Tiggerbabe
7th-February-2006, 11:08 PM
I dunno, I couldn't sleep wearing one of those, it'd be too much like a manacle or something... :eek:
The ones at RBs were made from papery stuff (very like the ones you get at funfairs) and eventually you do forget you've got it on.

WittyBird
7th-February-2006, 11:10 PM
The ones at RBs were made from papery stuff (very like the ones you get at funfairs) and eventually you do forget you've got it on.
I forgot I had mine on at Bognor and ended up wearing it when I went out to Finchley on the Monday evening :really:

David Bailey
7th-February-2006, 11:37 PM
The ones at RBs were made from papery stuff (very like the ones you get at funfairs) and eventually you do forget you've got it on.
Oh believe me, I'd know - I can't wear anything when I sleep*.

Plus, it sounds like you need a serious set of sharp implements to prize the things off.

* Don't start...

Lynn
7th-February-2006, 11:46 PM
All this talk of wristbands and you are missing the really important factor...


..what shade of pink will the girls one be and will it co-ordinate with my pink sparkly shoes?

Minnie M
8th-February-2006, 12:08 AM
All this talk of wristbands and you are missing the really important factor...


..what shade of pink will the girls one be and will it co-ordinate with my pink sparkly shoes?

:yeah: so true :yeah: my sparkly shoes are Tigger colour :sick: Hopefully we can turn them inside out when dancing :blush: (the bands of course :rolleyes: )

Tiggerbabe
8th-February-2006, 12:58 AM
* Don't start...
:innocent: :whistle:

Dizzy
10th-February-2006, 11:54 AM
All this talk of wristbands and you are missing the really important factor...


..what shade of pink will the girls one be and will it co-ordinate with my pink sparkly shoes?

:yeah: :rofl: :worthy:

That is the all-important factor!!

*starts rooting through wardrobe for pink tops*

Northants Girly
10th-February-2006, 12:18 PM
That is the all-important factor!!

*starts rooting through wardrobe for pink tops*I've got a pinky/purpley one you can have if you like it!
Bought it on eBay the other day - was described as a size 12 but it's a size 14 :tears:
(Been offered a refund but for the sake of £4 I can't be bothered sending it back :( )

Any takers?

LMC
10th-February-2006, 12:41 PM
..what shade of pink will the girls one be and will it co-ordinate with my pink sparkly shoes?
Don't matter what shade of pink it is, it ain't never gonna co-ordinate with my lovely red shoes. Too bad :shrug:

I hate pink :mad: - why couldn't we have had black for one gender and white for the other, at least both those go with just about everything*

*if the prizes are lovely orange fans again this year, then please nominate this for the BFG "Most Petty Complaint of the Year" award

Lynn
10th-February-2006, 12:55 PM
I hate pink :mad: - why couldn't we have had black for one gender and white for the other, at least both those go with just about everything*
Problem is whichever gender got the black, the other would complain. (Hey, I want a black wristband!)

Something sparkly, now that would be good...

fletch
10th-February-2006, 01:52 PM
I haven't read the whole tread, are we meeting and are we having name badges again?:blush:

As people were reading mine they kept saying 'what's your name LETCH' I said NO FLETCH but they were probably right the first time.:rofl:

Dizzy
10th-February-2006, 01:54 PM
Problem is whichever gender got the black, the other would complain. (Hey, I want a black wristband!)

Something sparkly, now that would be good...

I don't think the boys would like sparkly wristbands though :rofl:

Lynn
10th-February-2006, 01:58 PM
I don't think the boys would like sparkly wristbands though :rofl::rofl: They could have black ones, us girls could have sparkly ones.

Forum gathering - good idea - when, where?

jacksondonut
11th-February-2006, 03:13 PM
I wore a wristband to Torquay in January for the first time.... it was a bit irritating at first, especially in the bath..!! and it got caught on door knobs and things.. but I did get used to it by the end of the weekend, (when it was time to remove it..!!)

I guess it will be something along similar lines... but pink, yuk, not a favourite colour of mine either. Never mind, I am sure I will have such a great time, it wont matter in the slightest.:flower: :flower: I intend to have lots of fun:D

Just looking forward to getting together with all the Forumites I havent yet met. :clap: :clap: :clap: it will be fantastic.

See you all there, wherever we decide to meet.

Jan xxxx
:cheers:

stewart38
13th-February-2006, 12:00 PM
I wore a wristband to Torquay in January for the first time.... it was a bit irritating at first, especially in the bath..!!

Just looking forward to getting together with all the Forumites I havent yet met. :clap: :clap: :clap: it will be fantastic.

See you all there, wherever we decide to meet.

Jan xxxx
:cheers:

Ok i find if you dont bath over the weekend ,that doesnt happen :whistle:

what about forumites you have met , you not looking forward to seeing them :sad:

jacksondonut
16th-February-2006, 06:19 PM
Ok i find if you dont bath over the weekend ,that doesnt happen :whistle:

what about forumites you have met , you not looking forward to seeing them :sad:


Oh you are a silly billy! I Havent seen you since the Glitter Ball in December, so it will be doubly lovely to see you Stewart! :flower: :flower: And not to mention all the others too. :clap: :clap:

And yes, I will be bathing every day, regardless of the silly wristband, just raising one hand up in the air!! could be tricky though...:rofl:

Just praying that I will get over all these bugs and start feeling human again.... :sad: Sick and tired of being poorly....

:cheers:

Lynn
18th-February-2006, 08:07 PM
Anyone else looking a Storm ticket - there are now some extra mixed gender and male only chalets available. They have arranged for more dance floor area and extra parking, hence the increase. I would guess they will sell out fast though!

EDIT - if you just go to the main page it doesn't say about it - you seem to have to go here - and its very limited. http://www.ceroc.com/storm/booking_form.php

Dizzy
19th-February-2006, 05:58 PM
Just a thought but has anyone found out about the class timetables for storm yet - I want to find out how early I need to get up each morning :whistle:

Lory
19th-February-2006, 06:10 PM
Just had a little look at the poll and so far it seems to be fairly even on the gender front! :clap: :clap: :clap:

actually, there maybe even be one or two men over :D

Shh, Dont tell S38:whistle::wink:

Clive Long
19th-February-2006, 06:38 PM
Just a thought but has anyone found out about the class timetables for storm yet - I want to find out how early I need to get up each morning :whistle:
6am should do it Dizz.

Dizzy
19th-February-2006, 06:45 PM
6am should do it Dizz.

Surely that is the time that I will be going to bed, Clive :D

jacksondonut
19th-February-2006, 07:00 PM
Oh Goody, that means I have someone to watch the sunrise with....

See you at dawn! (with the seagulls....!)

:hug:

Dizzy
19th-February-2006, 07:03 PM
Oh Goody, that means I have someone to watch the sunrise with....

See you at dawn! (with the seagulls....!)

:hug:

I am sure you will :hug: I am definitely going to make an effort to stay dancing for as long as possible - even if it means being supported by the guys.
Another reason to like Blues music :D

jacksondonut
19th-February-2006, 07:07 PM
Beginning to like it more and more myself... (blues, that is):wink:

roll on March!!:yeah:

:clap: :clap:

Lynn
19th-February-2006, 08:10 PM
I am definitely going to make an effort to stay dancing for as long as possible - even if it means being supported by the guys.
Another reason to like Blues music :D:yeah: Those early morning hours blues dances...:drool:

I'm really looking forward to Storm. Less than 2 weeks to go! :clap: :clap:

EDIT - Diz the workshops start from 10:30am, according to the website. So time to get a few hours sleep...

Missy D
19th-February-2006, 10:53 PM
See you at dawn! (with the seagulls....!)

:hug:

Yes I will be there will seagulls:rofl: :rofl:

jacksondonut
20th-February-2006, 01:05 PM
Thats a challange then!! Seagulls at Dawn (with Dawn)!?? and Dizzy..

this is gonna be fun..:rofl:

LMC
20th-February-2006, 01:10 PM
Just had a little look at the poll and so far it seems to be fairly even on the gender front! :clap: :clap: :clap:

actually, there maybe even be one or two men over :D

Shh, Dont tell S38:whistle::wink:
I don't think the guys have got anything to worry about. I'm going, but am not on the poll. And Lynn is able to come now too :clap: :clap:

Of course, if there are guys who also haven't clicked on the poll then we're back to square one...

Northants Girly
20th-February-2006, 01:17 PM
Seagulls at Dawn (with Dawn)!?? and Dizzy..

this is gonna be fun..:rofl:

Yeah - must remember to pack my ear-plugs :rolleyes:

Click on the pic

Lynn
20th-February-2006, 01:17 PM
And Lynn is able to come now too :clap: :clap: Thanks to some lovely female forumites! :hug: :flower: :hug: :grin:

dee
20th-February-2006, 01:24 PM
Yeah - must remember to pack my ear-plugs :rolleyes:

Click on the pic

And bread :innocent:

Can't wait, i will have a whole weekend of freedom :clap:

jacksondonut
20th-February-2006, 01:26 PM
Yeah - must remember to pack my ear-plugs :rolleyes:

Click on the pic

The Seagulls seem to be far louder down south (Camber) for some reason..... I hardly noticed them in Southport... (the one on the left in the pic is me, by the way)...

Earplugs, brilliant idea, hot water bottle too....? think it may still be a tad chilly in March...:what: maybe my thermals too........

:cheers:

Lynn
20th-February-2006, 01:41 PM
Earplugs, brilliant idea, hot water bottle too....? think it may still be a tad chilly in March...:what: maybe my thermals too........Hot water bottle definitely (then again I always pack my hot water bottle, I like something warm to snuggle up to in bed.)

jacksondonut
20th-February-2006, 01:46 PM
Yeah!! something dry and warm, as opposed to wet, warm and slippery like the majority of the fellas, at the end of the night...... :eek: lol..

looking forward to meeting you..:flower:

janx

Lynn
20th-February-2006, 02:05 PM
Yeah!! something dry and warm, as opposed to wet, warm and slippery like the majority of the fellas, at the end of the night...... :eek: lol.. Oh I don't know, I suppose some of them might make OK hot water bottle substitutes...:devil:

looking forward to meeting you..:flower: Likewise!:flower:

jacksondonut
23rd-February-2006, 05:12 PM
Just wondering if anyone has received their tickets yet?? Seems to be getting a little close to our weekend away....

Janx

Zebra Woman
23rd-February-2006, 05:21 PM
Just wondering if anyone has received their tickets yet?? Seems to be getting a little close to our weekend away....

Janx

Not me.

Yeah it is getting close :clap:

I wonder if we will get a programme of events in advance?

And perhaps a timetable showing when the 50 DJ's are playing?

That would be the ultimate :devil:

I have just phoned the hotline to ask, will report back.

ZW

stewart38
23rd-February-2006, 05:26 PM
Anyone else looking a Storm ticket - there are now some extra mixed gender and male only chalets available. They have arranged for more dance floor area and extra parking, hence the increase. I would guess they will sell out fast though!

EDIT - if you just go to the main page it doesn't say about it - you seem to have to go here - and its very limited. http://www.ceroc.com/storm/booking_form.php


where is the extra parking !!

If they can find it , will I , going to be arriving 10pm ish :sad:

TiggsTours
23rd-February-2006, 05:30 PM
Just wondering if anyone has received their tickets yet?? Seems to be getting a little close to our weekend away....

Janx
Not me either. :what:

TiggsTours
23rd-February-2006, 05:32 PM
where is the extra parking !!

If they can find it , will I , going to be arriving 10pm ish :sad:
Still find parking? At 10pm-ish? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

(Sorry!)

Northants Girly
23rd-February-2006, 05:45 PM
Just wondering if anyone has received their tickets yet?? Seems to be getting a little close to our weekend away....

JanxDon't think there are gonna be tickets. Think we just have to turn up and give them our names :nice:

WittyBird
23rd-February-2006, 06:49 PM
Only 8 sleeps to go :clap:

fletch
23rd-February-2006, 07:00 PM
Only 8 sleeps to go :clap:
Get the sleep in now while you can, NO sleeping while we are there:clap:

WittyBird
23rd-February-2006, 07:07 PM
Get the sleep in now while you can, NO sleeping while we are there:clap:

I have no intention of sleeping while I am there :cheers:
so much to do so little time :flower:

jacksondonut
23rd-February-2006, 08:27 PM
ABOUT NOW IS THE TIME TO GIVE EVERYONE LOTS OF TIPS ON ''HOW TO STAY AWAKE ALL NIGHT LONG'';

apart from sleeping all day of course...:rofl:

Be interested to see who has the best ideas....:flower: :flower:

:cheers:

DianaS
23rd-February-2006, 08:39 PM
Are we going to get together??
Whats the plans??
It's such a long trhread - Help!

Lynn
23rd-February-2006, 09:00 PM
ABOUT NOW IS THE TIME TO GIVE EVERYONE LOTS OF TIPS ON ''HOW TO STAY AWAKE ALL NIGHT LONG'';
:rofl:
apart from sleeping all day of course...

Be interested to see who has the best ideas....:flower: :flower:I'm sure we did discuss something about weekender 'endurance' dancing somewhere but no idea where now...

I don't usually do all nighters all three nights, I tend to go to bed early (eg 2am) on the first night and stay till the end Sat and Sun.

My technique is pretty simple. I'll admit I do use a little bit of caffeine (waits for people to tell me off...) - usually a Proplus rather than caffeine drinks. But my main method is to just not sit down for too long. Once I do that I've had it. At the last Southport I was having such a nice chat with another forumite this happened - I just couldn't dance. Of course I don't actually give up at that point - I go back to the chalet for an hour or two nap - set the alarm and get back up and dance!

The worst thing was Camber in Nov Sun night (early hours Mon) - fast pop upstairs, fast swing downstairs, big shortage of men - I was ready to give up and go to bed. Minnie persuaded me to stay up as the music would slow down. I'm glad she did, as it did and I had some lovely dances. :flower:

What methods do other folk use?

Lory
23rd-February-2006, 09:06 PM
Are we going to get together??
Whats the plans??

Ok, how about we have a FORUMITES MEETING :waycool: on Friday night at 11ish, downstairs, in whats 'usually' know as the blues room (who knows what it'll be this time?:na: )???

The area between the stage and the bar, with the tables and chairs?:o

Lynn
23rd-February-2006, 09:17 PM
Ok, how about we have a FORUMITES MEETING :waycool: on Friday night at 11ish, downstairs, in whats 'usually' know as the blues room (who knows what it'll be this time?:na: )???

The area between the stage and the bar, with the tables and chairs?:oUsual place, usual time then? Sounds like a good plan. There are going to be a lot of us, really looking forward to meeting up with known and new forum folk! :flower:

Gordon J Pownall
24th-February-2006, 01:31 AM
Sal and I will be there - Sal DJ'ing and both of us teaching...

I've seen the line up of classes - an exciting eclectic mix...

All to be revealed when you arrive...!!!

G....

under par
24th-February-2006, 02:12 AM
Ok, how about we have a FORUMITES MEETING :waycool: on Friday night at 11ish, downstairs, in whats 'usually' know as the blues room (who knows what it'll be this time?:na: )???

The area between the stage and the bar, with the tables and chairs?:o



Sounds great to me Lory,,,,,,,,,,,,see you there.:hug:

fletch
24th-February-2006, 08:26 AM
Ok, how about we have a FORUMITES MEETING :waycool: on Friday night at 11ish, downstairs, in whats 'usually' know as the blues room (who knows what it'll be this time?:na: )???

The area between the stage and the bar, with the tables and chairs?:o
I'll be there:clap:

I will bring DizzyLisa:flower:


The other two of the awesome foursome will probably tag along:hug:

Only one more weekend to go:clap:

fletch
24th-February-2006, 08:31 AM
My technique is pretty simple. I'll admit I do use a little bit of caffeine (waits for people to tell me off...) - usually a Proplus



'a little bit'
I have 2 pro + with a large strong coffe when I wake up just to get me going

I'm not sure if you can OD on Pro+ I proberbly get through 24 on a weekender:sick:

:flower:

jacksondonut
24th-February-2006, 08:59 AM
oooooooohhhhhhhh.... getting excited....:clap: :clap:

hope being excited doesnt stop me from sleeping before I go....:eek:

looking forward to seeing you all....:flower: any other tips for keeping it going all night then??

:cheers: :cheers:

LMC
24th-February-2006, 10:13 AM
Top Tips for Endurance freestyling (http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5351)

I haven't re-read all that thread - but I think the most important thing is to "pace yourself" - I'll do four or five dances (or more depending on the music), then I'll stop 'asking' unless it's a favourite track and if not asked, am happy to sit out for a couple of dances (no more, or I lose momentum - same as Lynn!). Then I go back to asking people as normal. :nice:

Oh, and the other most important thing: plenty of water!

DianaS
24th-February-2006, 10:16 AM
Ok, how about we have a FORUMITES MEETING :waycool: on Friday night at 11ish, downstairs, in whats 'usually' know as the blues room (who knows what it'll be this time?:na: )???

The area between the stage and the bar, with the tables and chairs?:o
Lory that sounds like a great idea!! CU THere!!
Diana

Tiggerbabe
24th-February-2006, 02:15 PM
CU THere!!

Me, and the boss too :D

dee
24th-February-2006, 02:24 PM
oooooooohhhhhhhh.... getting excited....:clap: :clap:

hope being excited doesnt stop me from sleeping before I go....:eek:

looking forward to seeing you all....:flower: any other tips for keeping it going all night then??

:cheers: :cheers:

You could always bring your swimmings and have a dip in the pool, that will sure keep you awake as its freezing :sick:

I'm getting excited too, feel a bit awful though as my "still 9" will be going on a school trip this monday and will be coming home on the friday just as i leave to go to Storm (bad mummy :innocent: ).

Looking forwards to meeting more of you and having a laugh :clap: :clap:

killingtime
24th-February-2006, 02:36 PM
6am should do it Dizz.

Be quite if you are waking up earily though. I'll be sleeping. Though at 6am I hope to be dancing.

As for the tickets. We aren't getting any... did you get the email?

TiggsTours
24th-February-2006, 03:14 PM
Be quite if you are waking up earily though. I'll be sleeping. Though at 6am I hope to be dancing.

As for the tickets. We aren't getting any... did you get the email?
What email? I haven't had one for ages! The last email I had said that we'd get colour coded armbands, and did make it sound like they'd be sent in advance of the event.

Northants Girly
24th-February-2006, 03:16 PM
What email? I haven't had one for ages! The last email I had said that we'd get colour coded armbands, and did make it sound like they'd be sent in advance of the event.Mine arrived on 3 Feb if thats any help. If not PM me your email address and I'll forward mine to you :D

TiggsTours
24th-February-2006, 03:42 PM
Mine arrived on 3 Feb if thats any help. If not PM me your email address and I'll forward mine to you :D
No its OK, that's about when mine arrived too, the one that advised you to pass your phone numbers to your group, but not how to get a signal when you get there! I'm still sure the last thing I saw about getting in though said there were armbands, that would be sent in advance, but I can't get to my emails now, so I'll just have to trust the system. :rolleyes:

fletch
24th-February-2006, 03:51 PM
feel a bit awful though as my "still 9" will be going on a school trip this monday and will be coming home on the friday just as i leave to go to Storm (bad mummy :innocent: ).

Looking forwards to meeting more of you and having a laugh :clap: :clap:


You can always make it up, it dose pull on the hart string though:sad:

Dizzy Lisa just text she has Friday afternoon off and monday, so we can all come together:clap:


She is so excited.......................so am I :clap:

jacksondonut
24th-February-2006, 05:13 PM
You could always bring your swimmings and have a dip in the pool, that will sure keep you awake as its freezing :sick:

I'm getting excited too, feel a bit awful though as my "still 9" will be going on a school trip this monday and will be coming home on the friday just as i leave to go to Storm (bad mummy :innocent: ).

Looking forwards to meeting more of you and having a laugh :clap: :clap:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I will bring my cossie if you do!! Dont worry about the nipper, is good for him to learn the value of independence :yeah: :D

I reckon that with all the Forumites going, we will be taking over the joint!
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

dee
24th-February-2006, 07:42 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I will bring my cossie if you do!! Dont worry about the nipper, is good for him to learn the value of independence :yeah: :D

I reckon that with all the Forumites going, we will be taking over the joint!
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:


I will bring my arm bands and float then as i can't swim :rofl:
I'm sure it will be good for my daughter, but still makes me feel bad. :sad:

As for the joint, im not into drugs :eek: (bad joke)

Lynn
24th-February-2006, 07:49 PM
I will bring my arm bands and float then as i can't swim :rofl: That's what I do - well I can swim with my arm bands but I only swim when away on hols so I've never developed the confidence to take them off. So there I am in my nice swimwear and shades and bright orange arm bands! :rofl:

dee
24th-February-2006, 07:58 PM
That's what I do - well I can swim with my arm bands but I only swim when away on hols so I've never developed the confidence to take them off. So there I am in my nice swimwear and shades and bright orange arm bands! :rofl:

:rofl: :rofl:

Hey i thought i was the only one left in the world that couldn't swim :respect: i have to have arm bands, woggle and a float or there is no way im getting in. Bring yours Lynn and i will bring mine we could have a race in the pool but it has to be in the baby pool incase i sink :grin:

*dee wonders if it will all fit in suit case along with wet suit and tank*

Lynn
24th-February-2006, 08:20 PM
Hey i thought i was the only one left in the world that couldn't swim :respect: i have to have arm bands, woggle and a float or there is no way im getting in.
Excuse my ignorance, but what's a woggle? :confused:

I discovered on one holiday that getting into the pool with arm bands can bring some nice gentlemen rushing over to help teach you to swim. :whistle: So not all downsides - but they do rather ruin the poolside look.

Bring yours Lynn and i will bring mine we could have a race in the pool but it has to be in the baby pool incase i sink :grin:
*dee wonders if it will all fit in suit case along with wet suit and tank**Only if we pack very tiny bikinis!* :really: :blush: :rofl:

dee
25th-February-2006, 10:11 AM
Excuse my ignorance, but what's a woggle? :confused:



It's like a long piece of foam that you swim with :grin:

Whitebeard
25th-February-2006, 10:48 AM
Excuse my ignorance, but what's a woggle? :confused:

SIZE] :really: :blush: :rofl:

Weren't you ever in the Scouts ;-) A woggle is the ringlike thing they use to tie up those neckerchiefs.

Lory
25th-February-2006, 11:43 AM
Excuse my ignorance, but what's a woggle? :confused:


I think it could be one of these, I know them as Noodles :na: (http://www.nmc.be/nomafoam/UK/range_toys.asp?u=23&p=13&u2=28)

WittyBird
25th-February-2006, 11:47 AM
I discovered on one holiday that getting into the pool with arm bands can bring some nice gentlemen rushing over to help teach you to swim. :whistle: So not all downsides - but they do rather ruin the poolside look.
*Only if we pack very tiny bikinis!* :really: :blush: :rofl:

*Runs out to buy armbands*
Just have to remember to pack tiny bikini now :D

only 6 sleeps to go :clap:

Lynn
25th-February-2006, 12:17 PM
Weren't you ever in the Scouts ;-) A woggle is the ringlike thing they use to tie up those neckerchiefs.Well I did mean in the context of a swimming aid...:rofl:

OK, armbands and bikini going on the packing list - oh no hang on, that would just add 'which bikini' to the 'which dance shoes' and 'which skirts/tops' decisions - too much!

FirstMove
26th-February-2006, 12:27 AM
I don't know what most of you look like, so I'll be spotting forumites by looking for armbands :grin:

Lynn
26th-February-2006, 12:37 AM
I don't know what most of you look like, so I'll be spotting forumites by looking for armbands :grin:Well if we did have our swimming armbands on we would also be wearing our bikinis which would be more of a giveaway I suspect.

I know I like to wear something light and cool when dancing but I think that would be a bit too far along the 'less is more' line...:rofl:

dee
26th-February-2006, 09:56 AM
Well if we did have our swimming armbands on we would also be wearing our bikinis which would be more of a giveaway I suspect.

I know I like to wear something light and cool when dancing but I think that would be a bit too far along the 'less is more' line...:rofl:



:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

jacksondonut
26th-February-2006, 05:16 PM
I will bring my arm bands and float then as i can't swim :rofl:
I'm sure it will be good for my daughter, but still makes me feel bad. :sad:

As for the joint, im not into drugs :eek: (bad joke)

Maybe some gorgeous handsome young lifeguard will take you under his (water) wings and teach you a few strokes...:D

Im not into drugs, unless they are massive painkillers at the moment....
:tears: think I may have to bring a separate suitcase, full of the appropriate medication, if I am not better, to help me get through the weekend.....:yeah:

dee
26th-February-2006, 05:36 PM
Maybe some gorgeous handsome young lifeguard will take you under his (water) wings and teach you a few strokes...:D

Im not into drugs, unless they are massive painkillers at the moment....
:tears: think I may have to bring a separate suitcase, full of the appropriate medication, if I am not better, to help me get through the weekend.....:yeah:


Oh no poor you, you sound like my sister she is really poorly too :sad:

Hugs to you both :hug:

As for the life guard i may just have to forget the armbands so i can have mouth to mouth :devil: and a few stroking lessons :devil:

DianaS
26th-February-2006, 10:32 PM
A few of us are thinking of going for Sunday lunch and a traditional roast
to set us up for the last nights dancing. These ones are listed as close but has any one tried them?
:cheers:


Nearest pubs or bars:
The Camber Castle
Lydd Rd, Camber, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7RJ
Tel: 01797 225429 (0.5 miles from venue)
William The Conqueror
Rye Harbour, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7TU
Tel: 01797 223315 (1.9 miles from venue)
Inkerman Arms
Rye Harbour Rd, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7TQ
Tel: 01797 222464 (2.0 miles from venue)
The Ypres Castle Inn
Gungarden, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7HH
Tel: 01797 223248 (3.3 miles from venue)
Bedford Arms
91 Fishmarket Rd, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7LR
Tel: 01797 224867 (3.4 miles from venue)
Nearest restaurants:
Peacock
8 Lion St, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7LB
Tel: 01797 226702 (3.4 miles from venue)
Flushing Inn
Market St, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7LA
Tel: 01797 223292 (3.4 miles from venue)
Landgate Bistro
5-6 Landgate, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7LH
Tel: 01797 222829 (3.4 miles from venue)
The Monastery
6 High St, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JE
Tel: 01797 223272 (3.4 miles from venue)
Simply Spice
5 High St, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JE

Minnie M
27th-February-2006, 12:41 AM
The trouble going into Rye, is you may not be able to park when you get back :eek: (unless there is still room in the offsite overflow carpark) :sad:

stewart38
27th-February-2006, 01:41 AM
Mine arrived on 3 Feb if thats any help. If not PM me your email address and I'll forward mine to you :D


Ive had no information, i just assume you just give your names ??

fletch
27th-February-2006, 10:45 AM
The trouble going into Rye, is you may not be able to park when you get back :eek: (unless there is still room in the offsite overflow carpark) :sad:
We ate out last time and go taxi's only cost £8 so it was just £2 each, I wouldn't have lost my car space :what:

stewart38
27th-February-2006, 10:56 AM
We ate out last time and go taxi's only cost £8 so it was just £2 each, I wouldn't have lost my car space :what:


There is meant to be a over flow car park, there encouraging extra to attend

Is there going to be a forum meeting ? If its post 23939020 sorry no time to find it ?

ps Fletch I hear your small unassuming petite thing, how will we spot you ? From J20 M25 I bet :whistle:

you going as a 2 (just about handle) a 3 (harder) or a 4 (no way) group this time ??

jacksondonut
27th-February-2006, 11:01 AM
Hey Stewart...

last I heard was meeting place is downstairs at 11.00pm in the area near to the bar and next to the stage... on Friday of course.. :cheers:

DianaS
27th-February-2006, 11:15 AM
We ate out last time and go taxi's only cost £8 so it was just £2 each, I wouldn't have lost my car space :what:
Where did you eat Fletch, - and was it any good??
D

fletch
27th-February-2006, 02:19 PM
There is meant to be a over flow car park, there encouraging extra to attend

Is there going to be a forum meeting ? If its post 23939020 sorry no time to find it ?

ps Fletch I hear your small unassuming petite thing, how will we spot you ? From J20 M25 I bet :whistle:

you going as a 2 (just about handle) a 3 (harder) or a 4 (no way) group this time ??
oooooooooooooooooooo whats got into you today:what:
the over flow car park probably miles form my chalet:sad: and the thought off the cold and wind, I would rather pay for a taxi :D
Now s38 you know how shy I am, you will find me all dressed in black (easier to hide) sitting against the wall on my own and been very quirt (as usual) :whistle: failing that, look for someone dressed in either short, low and bright, in the middle of a crowd.:devil:

We will be a hard to handle 4:waycool:

But Di has found love:love: so we might not see much of her:wink:

and as for the over flow car park.......

Lynn
27th-February-2006, 02:34 PM
Now s38 you know how shy I am, you will find me all dressed in black (easier to hide) sitting against the wall on my own and been very quirt (as usual) :rofl:

(Course that does probably describe me :blush: )

Dizzy
27th-February-2006, 02:37 PM
ONLY 4 DAYS TO GO!!!!!

*Starts to think about what outfits to bring :D*

killingtime
27th-February-2006, 02:51 PM
ONLY 4 DAYS TO GO!!!!!

*Starts to think about what outfits to bring :D*

*Starts thinking about booking a flight :eek:*

(Just kidding)

*Starts thinking about washing some clothes :D*

fletch
27th-February-2006, 02:59 PM
(Course that does probably describe me :blush: )

No it doesn't :flower:

xxx

Lee
27th-February-2006, 07:14 PM
Anyone heard the rumour that the new dance floor won't arrive in time for Camber, so Chip board will be used instead.

Lee

WittyBird
27th-February-2006, 08:06 PM
Anyone heard the rumour that the new dance floor won't arrive in time for Camber, so Chip board will be used instead.


When did you think that one up?:rofl:

Missy D
27th-February-2006, 08:26 PM
Anyone heard the rumour that the new dance floor won't arrive in time for Camber, so Chip board will be used instead.

Lee

Dont remember it ever being made of anything else! Chipboard sprung dance floor sounds good to me (then again i am easily pleased).

Missy D
27th-February-2006, 08:29 PM
*starts thinking of how many pairs woolly socks i can wear in my dance shoes*

If anyone knows Lees chalet number pm me as i have a lovely little hamster for him:rofl:

jockey
27th-February-2006, 09:25 PM
Looking for a spare ticket..any offers? I am male (though there are some very talented female jocks around these days :rofl: )

WittyBird
27th-February-2006, 09:29 PM
If anyone knows Lees chalet number pm me as i have a lovely little hamster for him:rofl:

*gags self and returns to unpacking*

Lynn
27th-February-2006, 09:56 PM
*starts thinking of how many pairs woolly socks i can wear in my dance shoes* :rofl: I'm thinking back to the nice cosy hotel rooms at Scarborough last month - and it wasn't as cold as its going to be this weekend.:what:

Solution - stay dancing as long as possible then we don't have to worry about shivering in the chalets. :D

(But I'm definitely packing my hot water bottle!)

Missy D
27th-February-2006, 10:08 PM
Water bottle!!!!! gosh must get one! otherwise i will be warming my feet on Dees back:rofl: :rofl:

Lory
27th-February-2006, 10:09 PM
I'm definitely packing my hot water bottle!
I think your going to need it!

Weather forecast for Camber:sick: (http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/CamberSands.4to6.shtml)

The fur coat might get an airing again this weekend! :wink:

Missy D
27th-February-2006, 10:14 PM
*unpacks swimming costume, bucket & spade and sun tan lotion*
*looks on ebay for paraffin heater*

Maybe I should sleep outside for the next few nights so to climatise myself for the weekend.

WittyBird
27th-February-2006, 10:25 PM
Maybe I should sleep outside for the next few nights so to climatise myself for the weekend.


Nah just go and pay Dee a visit that should work:whistle:

Missy D
27th-February-2006, 10:29 PM
Nah just go and pay Dee a visit that should work:whistle:


You got to be kidding! I would freeze to death!:rofl:

*The cat and hamster fur is looking good*:devil:

Minnie M
27th-February-2006, 11:05 PM
I think your going to need it!

Weather forecast for Camber:sick: (http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/CamberSands.4to6.shtml)

The fur coat might get an airing again this weekend! :wink:
Thanks Lory :flower: You can always take a heater with you - although if you are paying for electricity it will costs quite a bit :really:

Well no rain :clap: that's all that bothers me :clap: (hate the rain - makes my hair frizzy)

Missy D
27th-February-2006, 11:30 PM
*Packs hammer drill so able to plug in convector heater into next doors chalet*

Lynn
28th-February-2006, 12:23 AM
I think your going to need it!

Weather forecast for Camber:sick: (http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/CamberSands.4to6.shtml)

The fur coat might get an airing again this weekend! :wink:Fri night with wind chill -7!:what:

How many hot water bottles can I fit in my suitcase? And what can I do to keep warm...? :wink: Dance perhaps? :innocent:

Missy D
28th-February-2006, 12:45 AM
Thinking now of taking the lagging of my hotwater tank! I hate to be cold!

(wheres the chilly smiley)

jacksondonut
28th-February-2006, 08:52 AM
Methinks I am gonna pack my fleecey blanket too... soft and fluffy, nice and snuggly, hopefully wont trip over it on the dance floor... (until I warm up a bit anyway........:yeah:

Still excited tho.........
:clap:

Lee
28th-February-2006, 01:24 PM
*starts thinking of how many pairs woolly socks i can wear in my dance shoes*

If anyone knows Lees chalet number pm me as i have a lovely little hamster for him:rofl:

308, i've got a lovely bag of chips to go with it :drool: and will wash it down with a pint of londis lager :cheers:

Lee

Donna
28th-February-2006, 01:45 PM
If 53.78% are going and 41.27% aren't...then just how many are we going to get in Blackpool this year then? :what:

jivecat
28th-February-2006, 01:49 PM
I think your going to need it!

Weather forecast for Camber:sick: (http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/CamberSands.4to6.shtml)

The fur coat might get an airing again this weekend! :wink:

So Spring will have arrived by Sunday afternoon. Perfect!:clap: :clap:

Northants Girly
28th-February-2006, 01:49 PM
If 53.78% are going and 41.27% aren't...then just how many are we going to get in Blackpool this year then? :what:The poll only covers the dancers that are
a) on the forum
and
b) who have voted on it . . . .

DavidY
28th-February-2006, 02:15 PM
Has everyone else seen the Provisional Event Schedule (http://www.ceroc.com/storm/schedule.php) on the Storm website? :)

Lynn
28th-February-2006, 02:25 PM
Has everyone else seen the Provisional Event Schedule (http://www.ceroc.com/storm/schedule.php) on the Storm website? :)I hadn't - thanks for the link.

Where did the pole dancing go? (Not that I was going to do it...)

And I see the Tango class (mentioned on the line up list isn't there - but there is Jango.

At some times there will be a choice of 4 workshops!

Wonder what Dance Pschology will be about - sounds rather interesting.

jivecat
28th-February-2006, 02:51 PM
I can't decide whether to do Feeling and Expression at 15:45 Saturday or Lead and Follow with our very own Frank Pauly. Mind you, past experience shows that I am usually completely out of it by that stage of the day and ready for my evening nap!

jivecat
28th-February-2006, 02:54 PM
Where did the pole dancing go? (Not that I was going to do it...)



Do you think it might be Emma Pettit's Show Girls routine? ("Props" required.) In which case I shan't do it, I'd only be prepared to pole dance behind closed doors.:rofl:

Lynn
28th-February-2006, 02:55 PM
I can't decide whether to do Feeling and Expression at 15:45 Saturday or Lead and Follow with our very own Frank Pauly. Yes, that is a rather tough one! Both will be very good (did some of Franck's classes at the BFG, excellent.)

LMC
28th-February-2006, 03:03 PM
:tears:

Why do Franck's and Amir's classes have to clash? - they are the only 2 which leap out as "YES, I want to do those" workshops for me - freestyle or sleep would win out over most of the others at the moment, will have a think when I can study the schedule in more detail later.

Appreciate the Pilates and Yoga classes, those will also be a must if I can drag myself out of bed in time :clap:

WittyBird
28th-February-2006, 03:06 PM
Appreciate the Pilates and Yoga classes, those will also be a must if I can drag myself out of bed in time :clap:

Doesn't say whose doing the Pilates class, would be good if it was our very own Puddytat :D

Lynn
28th-February-2006, 03:07 PM
Do you think it might be Emma Pettit's Show Girls routine? ("Props" required.) In which case I shan't do it, I'd only be prepared to pole dance behind closed doors.:rofl:No, that seems to be a seperate routine but the pole dancing maybe just isn't listed on the timetable.

Something I noticed
Wristbands cannot be collected for a third party. They will only be distributed to the individual who is to wear them. Essentially you cannot collect wristbands for your friends or partners; everybody has to collect their own. So everyone has to go and check in then to collect their wristband? Not just the lead name?

dee
28th-February-2006, 03:22 PM
*unpacks swimming costume, bucket & spade and sun tan lotion*
*looks on ebay for paraffin heater*

Maybe I should sleep outside for the next few nights so to climatise myself for the weekend.

Got my camping stove out of the garage so we should be nice and warm :grin:

How about you come and stay with me for a bit as it's always freezing in my house :( even when i have my heating on full

jivecat
28th-February-2006, 03:22 PM
Appreciate the Pilates and Yoga classes, those will also be a must if I can drag myself out of bed in time :clap:

I'm not even attempting to deceive myself concerning this one.

jivecat
28th-February-2006, 03:23 PM
Something I noticed So everyone has to go and check in then to collect their wristband? Not just the lead name?

I'm assuming the gender identity police will have to check us all over individually!:really: :eek:

dee
28th-February-2006, 03:25 PM
I'm assuming the gender identity police will have to check us all over individually!:really: :eek:

I'm getting excited now :drool:

Zebra Woman
28th-February-2006, 03:26 PM
I'm assuming the gender identity police will have to check us all over individually!:really: :eek:

Damn! I could have applied for that job.

ZW :devil:

jivecat
28th-February-2006, 03:31 PM
Damn! I could have applied for that job.

ZW :devil:

You can check the blokes. Now, who could we head hunt to be the official ladies' gender checker??? :devil:

dee
28th-February-2006, 03:33 PM
You can check the blokes. Now, who could we head hunt to be the official ladies' gender checker??? :devil:

How about the foxy one :drool:

fletch
28th-February-2006, 03:37 PM
How about the foxy one :drool:

:yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

fletch
28th-February-2006, 03:38 PM
You can check the blokes. Now, who could we head hunt to be the official ladies' gender checker??? :devil:
Can I be ZW second in command:devil:

jacksondonut
28th-February-2006, 03:38 PM
am soooooooooooo excited... gonna start packing real soon....


:clap: :clap: :clap:

jivecat
28th-February-2006, 03:39 PM
How about the foxy one :drool:

Nothing could have been further from my thoughts!:innocent:

LMC
28th-February-2006, 03:39 PM
I'm not even attempting to deceive myself concerning this one.
I'm thinking: stop dancing 6 am, nice long bath, breakfast, pilates/yoga, THEN sleep :D

EDIT: sneaky change of order :D

Lynn
28th-February-2006, 03:46 PM
I'm thinking: stop dancing 6 am, breakfast, nice long bath, pilates/yoga, THEN sleep :DSounds good, what are you planning to cook for breakfast? :whistle:

Dizzy
28th-February-2006, 03:47 PM
Sounds good, what are you planning to cook for breakfast? :whistle:

:yeah:
Sounds good. Can I come over too :clap:

LMC
28th-February-2006, 03:50 PM
I thought you were going to cook for me while I was in the bath :innocent: :whistle:

or do you want to walk?

(just kidding :hug: )

fletch
28th-February-2006, 03:52 PM
You can always get tea and toast in room 210 :clap:

Party Party:cheers:

WittyBird
28th-February-2006, 03:52 PM
You can always get tea and toast in room 210 :clap:

Party Party:cheers:

I will be there partying with the girls :D

Lynn
28th-February-2006, 03:55 PM
I thought you were going to cook for me while I was in the bath :innocent: :whistle:

or do you want to walk? :rofl: Tea and toast then!

fletch
28th-February-2006, 03:59 PM
I will be there partying with the girls :D

:clap: :clap: :clap:

I'm sooooooo excited :D

I'v been shopping :really:


I just need to decide the colour for my nails now:waycool:

I think we should see how many people we can get into one chalet:devil:

LMC
28th-February-2006, 04:12 PM
:rofl: Tea and toast then![/SIZE]
Blackmail... does the trick every time :waycool:

I was thinking bacon and eggs actually... we'll be hungry after a night's dancing.

Or am I pushing my luck there? :rofl:

jivecat
28th-February-2006, 04:13 PM
Party Party:cheers:
I've heard all about your partying skills!

Lynn
28th-February-2006, 04:15 PM
Blackmail... does the trick every time :waycool:

I was thinking bacon and eggs actually... we'll be hungry after a night's dancing.

Or am I pushing my luck there? :rofl::rofl:

I'm hungry now! (no breakfast and no lunch could be a reason...) Better go and get some food.

fletch
28th-February-2006, 04:23 PM
I've heard all about your partying skills!
Ho yes do tell more:devil:

SilverFox
28th-February-2006, 04:56 PM
You can check the blokes. Now, who could we head hunt to be the official ladies' gender checker??? :devil:

How about the foxy one :drool:What will the position involve?

Will I need an audition? ....:yum:

fletch
28th-February-2006, 05:01 PM
What will the position involve?

Will I need an audition? ....:yum:
I have a casting couch:whistle: shall I bring it with me:wink:

:clap:

dee
28th-February-2006, 05:03 PM
What will the position involve?

Will I need an audition? ....:yum:


The position will involve lots of rummaging :yum:

I think an audition will be required so pm me asap :innocent:

Lory
28th-February-2006, 06:39 PM
Provisional workshop schedule (as printed on the Storm website)
HERE (http://www.ceroc.com/storm/schedule.php)

It appears we have a choice of 4 rooms!

Thunderball room
Cyclone dance zone
Hurricane shelter
Tempest studio

I wonder which is which? Any ideas?


I'm thinking: stop dancing 6 am.........

Do we know for definite that the dancing will be going on till 6am?

Missy D
28th-February-2006, 07:04 PM
I have a casting couch:whistle: shall I bring it with me:wink:

:clap:


I will bring my casting kit!!! what are we casting here? Bike rack or kitchen roll holder! (For anyone that doesnt know what i do for a living - I make moulds of peoples bodies)..

Rachel
28th-February-2006, 07:07 PM
It appears we have a choice of 4 rooms!

Thunderball room
Cyclone dance zone
Hurricane shelter
Tempest studio

I wonder which is which? Any ideas?I know Marc was speaking to Howard about this. Hopefully Howard will come on to confirm, but we think - if we remember correctly:

Thunderball = main jive room upstairs
Cyclone = blues room downstairs
Hurricane = large hall off-site (just over the road, I believe)
Tempest = small room upstairs, just off the main jive room (not the snooker room, but where they had daytime freestyles at the last JiveTime weekend)


Do we know for definite that the dancing will be going on till 6am?Don't know - I certainly hope so!!

Rachel :hug:

PS wrong thread, I know, but do have a go at dj'ing, Alison. We'll be there if you do! Would you play some of my songs which even Marc thinks are too 'wayyy out'. :flower:

Lynn
28th-February-2006, 08:47 PM
I know Marc was speaking to Howard about this. Hopefully Howard will come on to confirm, but we think - if we remember correctly:

Thunderball = main jive room upstairs
Cyclone = blues room downstairs
Hurricane = large hall off-site (just over the road, I believe)
Tempest = small room upstairs, just off the main jive room (not the snooker room, but where they had daytime freestyles at the last JiveTime weekend) I thought they would be using that room (Tempest) for one of them, but I did wonder where the 4th one was.

Does this mean no daytime dancing then? No lunchtime freestyles. :( Is there a dance area in the 'Boudoir' (where the 'sack the DJ' bit is)?

Not sure about some of the timetabling - eg 'Musical Interpretation' and 'Feeling and Expression' both Int+ and both on at the same time. (And at the same time as Franck's class - tough decision! :tears: )

Howard
28th-February-2006, 08:51 PM
I know Marc was speaking to Howard about this. Hopefully Howard will come on to confirm, but we think - if we remember correctly:

Thunderball = main jive room upstairs
Cyclone = blues room downstairs
Hurricane = large hall off-site (just over the road, I believe)
Tempest = small room upstairs, just off the main jive room (not the snooker room, but where they had daytime freestyles at the last JiveTime weekend)

Don't know - I certainly hope so!!

Rachel :hug:

PS wrong thread, I know, but do have a go at dj'ing, Alison. We'll be there if you do! Would you play some of my songs which even Marc thinks are too 'wayyy out'. :flower:

That's absolutely correct Rachel, look forward to seeing you and Marc and having a dance, especially with Marc

Zebra Woman
28th-February-2006, 09:35 PM
PS wrong thread, I know, but do have a go at dj'ing, Alison. We'll be there if you do! Would you play some of my songs which even Marc thinks are too 'wayyy out'.
Thank you Rachel :flower: (Way Down Deep for sure, PM me any others)


That's absolutely correct Rachel, look forward to seeing you and Marc and having a dance, especially with Marc

'especially with Marc'?:confused: :confused: :confused:

Charming I'm sure :sad:

Could Howard be in need of Sorting?

I'll bring the ZSH


ZW:devil:

Lory
28th-February-2006, 11:50 PM
It's just occurred to me that maybe we've all got the wrong idea :really: thinking that this weekend will have the same format as previous Camber weekenders.

Are we all assuming that downstairs will be a blues room with dancing till 6am and upstairs will be pop and modern till 4am??

Would we be disappointed if it turned out to be different? Or will it be a refreshing change?

What if the nights end earlier? Will we be relieved or heartbroken?

What if the Dj's were picked at random, just to fill a particular time slot, and not given a fixed agenda on the feel or tempo of the music they play. Just told to play their usual style, irrespective of the time of day?

What if we didn't get any chilled blues?:what:

For me, (as a seasoned weekender'er:na: ) I'm definitely hoping it'll be a bit 'different' :grin: and i'd be disappointed if it isn't BUT I really don't think I could bare to have fast music played right to the end of a night! :sad:



Anyone heard the rumour that the new dance floor won't arrive in time for Camber, so Chip board will be used instead.

I know i'm weird but I actually really like dancing on chipboard, so I'm not worried :nice: they have it at Southport and it's FASSSSST! :na:

Yogi_Bear
28th-February-2006, 11:52 PM
For me, (as a seasoned weekender'er:na: ) I'm definitely hoping it'll be a bit 'different' :grin: and i'd be disappointed if it isn't BUT I really don't think I could bare to have fast music played right to the end of a night! :sad:
:

Lory, do you want to reconsider whether you could bare to fast music....?:D

Yogi_Bear
1st-March-2006, 12:01 AM
As I don't want to read through 22 pages, and to maybe save me a phone call tomorrow, what will the arrangements be for getting access to the Camber site? Will there be passes issued as usual? If so, should we have received them by now?:confused:

Lory
1st-March-2006, 12:02 AM
Lory, do you want to reconsider whether you could bare to fast music....?:D
:blush: :rofl:

I think slow music would be preferable for that too! :whistle:

Yogi_Bear
1st-March-2006, 12:06 AM
When do I get my tickets?

You will receive an automated confirmation for your booking when you book online.

WE WILL NOT BE SENDING ANYTHING OUT BY POST.

YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED 2 EMAILS ENTITLED 'CEROC WEATHER FORECAST' WHICH HAS FULL AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES PLUS OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

Ok, found this on the web site. I have received one such email dated 3 Feb, but nothing else besides the booking confirmation back in November. So there is no control on access to the site....or will someone ask to see a booking confirmation email...?:rolleyes:

DavidY
1st-March-2006, 12:08 AM
As I don't want to read through 22 pages, and to maybe save me a phone call tomorrow, what will the arrangements be for getting access to the Camber site? Will there be passes issued as usual? If so, should we have received them by now?:confused:Yogi,

More info on the Storm website here (http://www.ceroc.com/storm/event_info.php). It says:
We have made the registration process very simple; all you need to do is quote your group leaders surname upon arrival, see details below.
~SNIP~
Registration

You do not need to bring anything with you when you check in on site at Storm.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU KNOW YOUR GROUP LEADERS FULL NAME

You will be greeted at the registration room and asked to complete a registration form with the name of your group leader and your individual personal details.

You will then be directed to a numbered table dependant upon the first letter of your group leader’s surname. You will then queue at your designated table to pick up your gender specific coloured wristbands.

HTH,
David

Yogi_Bear
1st-March-2006, 12:08 AM
:blush: :rofl:

I think slow music would be preferable for that too! :whistle:
..yeah, your avatar has the action...:D

Yogi_Bear
1st-March-2006, 12:12 AM
Yogi,

More info on the Storm website here (http://www.ceroc.com/storm/event_info.php). It says:

HTH,
David
David, thanks.....I'm hoping there are no hitches. Camber can be a desolate place in the winter....

Paul F
1st-March-2006, 01:13 AM
Although a bit out of practice on the Jive front it looks like I will be storming it too this weekend.

I like the bit on the website about the fans and air-con units kicking up a 'storm' by themselves as this was one of the BIG downsides to the previous Camber ....

BUT

I havn't seen anything written about the possibility of afternoon chillout dancing and im worried :sick:

Im keeping my fingers crossed there will be an opportunity to dance during the day.

Lynn
1st-March-2006, 11:54 AM
It's just occurred to me that maybe we've all got the wrong idea :really: thinking that this weekend will have the same format as previous Camber weekenders.

Are we all assuming that downstairs will be a blues room with dancing till 6am and upstairs will be pop and modern till 4am??

Would we be disappointed if it turned out to be different? Or will it be a refreshing change? Good questions Lory, different is OK if its diffferent 'good'.

What if the nights end earlier? Will we be relieved or heartbroken? I don't mind if it finishes earlier at night, but I'll still probably want to be there to the end, whenever it is.

What if the Dj's were picked at random, just to fill a particular time slot, and not given a fixed agenda on the feel or tempo of the music they play. Just told to play their usual style, irrespective of the time of day?Isn't Marc DJing at some point? I'm more than happy to dance to his usual style. :D :worthy: The big question is will there be a DJ rota so we know who is on where?


What if we didn't get any chilled blues?:what: There is bound to be some, there are two blues workshops so they would need to have some blues music!
I havn't seen anything written about the possibility of afternoon chillout dancing and im worried :sick:

Im keeping my fingers crossed there will be an opportunity to dance during the day.Yep, I'm a bit worried about that as well. Not everyone goes on dance weekenders to do lot of workshops, some come to dance as much as possible. A daytime dancing option, even if its not all day, would be good. Does anyone know if we can dance in the Boudoir? And if so, can ZW get the word round when she is DJing?:flower:

LMC
1st-March-2006, 12:08 PM
I keep telling myself that for 29 quid, if it's rubbish, I mean, if it doesn't measure up to expectations, I haven't really lost anything and it was worth trying out :nice:

To be honest, I'd be OK with the dancing finishing at 2 am - more energy for daytime stuff :D

under par
1st-March-2006, 12:13 PM
To be honest, I'd be OK with the dancing finishing at 2 am - more energy for daytime stuff :D


Philistine!:angry: How could you say such things yeuk!!! "2 am" I feel SICK:sick: :sick:

DianaS
1st-March-2006, 12:16 PM
The thought of stopping at 2 is worrying If I don't go out and see the sun size over the concrete chalets I'll be devastated!

LMC
1st-March-2006, 12:26 PM
I "went for it" at SP last September - danced all night, 3-4 workshops a day - and came back with such a horrible stinking cold that I couldn't go dancing for three weeks and was still run down for weeks after that. If dancing is on offer until 5-6 am this weekend, then I shall go for it again! - but make sure I get more sleep during the day.

If dancing isn't on offer from 2-6 am, I'll sleep and go for dancing during the day or more workshops. If there's an early finish and freestyling is not offered during the day then I shall be disappointed.

Dancing at the BFG in November finished at 1 am, which was too early in some ways - I could quite happily have carried on for another couple of hours! - but I did loads of workshops and came away well happy that I'd got so much out of that weekend - and enjoyed it all the more for getting enough sleep. Yeah, I'm a lightweight. I don't really care - I just don't want to be ill after this weekender - after all, it's only a weekend, there will be other dance events.

Lynn
1st-March-2006, 12:36 PM
I "went for it" at SP last September - danced all night, 3-4 workshops a day - and came back with such a horrible stinking cold that I couldn't go dancing for three weeks and was still run down for weeks after that. If dancing is on offer until 5-6 am this weekend, then I shall go for it again! - but make sure I get more sleep during the day. :yeah: I can do dancing all night, or dancing till about 2am and workshops during the day. I can't do both - I have to choose and I find as a follow living in NI doing move based workshops isn't going to help my dancing much, lots of freestyling will - so I opt to freestyle as much as possible (I sometimes do 'other style' or 'technique' workshops.) Scarborough finished earlier at night (2am) so I did more workshops (2 a day - all AT). If I'm dancing late then I have to sleep during the day at some point.

If there's an early finish and freestyling is not offered during the day then I shall be disappointed. :yeah:

DavidY
1st-March-2006, 01:33 PM
Sensible stuff:yeah:
There does seem to almost be a competitiion of "who can go to bed the latest". But I think it means that some people try to catch sleep in the early part of the evening (eg. 10-12pm) so they can be awake later. And then other people feel they missed out if they didn't catch the last dance at 7am or whatever.

If it finished at say 3am, I'm not sure people would do much any less dancing, but the sleeping would be much better.

Lynn
1st-March-2006, 01:40 PM
There does seem to almost be a competitiion of "who can go to bed the latest". Not so much that, more...

... people feel they missed out if they didn't catch the last dance at 7am or whatever. I know I do, and I have had some of my best dances near the end of a night. You also tend to think 'well I've stayed up this late now, might as well stay on... And they usually save really good DJs to the end, the music is slower and more chilled out. I don't mind finishing earlier as long as its mellow, chilled out, late night music for the last couple of hours.

TheTramp
1st-March-2006, 02:01 PM
I don't see the problem here.

They play music 24 hours, then everyone can have the chance to dance when THEY want to dance. For those people who want to stop dancing at 2am, fine go to bed at 2am. What's the problem??

As for being awake for workshops? Who wants to do those anyhow? :innocent:

Zebra Woman
1st-March-2006, 02:03 PM
Although a bit out of practice on the Jive front it looks like I will be storming it too this weekend.

I like the bit on the website about the fans and air-con units kicking up a 'storm' by themselves as this was one of the BIG downsides to the previous Camber ....

BUT

I havn't seen anything written about the possibility of afternoon chillout dancing and im worried :sick:

Im keeping my fingers crossed there will be an opportunity to dance during the day.

So pleased to see you're coming Paul :clap: .

Perhaps you could DJ a slot in the Boudoir during the day, I know I would be there dancing.

And Rachel too, I'd really like to hear you play a set....and Lory... and SilverFox and Riaz.....

Go on ...go on ...go on :devil:

under par
1st-March-2006, 02:11 PM
So pleased to see you're coming Paul :clap: .

Perhaps you could DJ a slot in the Boudoir during the day, I know I would be there dancing.

And Rachel too, I'd really like to hear you play a set....and Lory... and SilverFox and Riaz.....

Go on ...go on ...go on :devil:
me tooooooo

robd
1st-March-2006, 02:16 PM
V disappointed not to be going now I've seen the line up of classes (& teachers). Have had 3 recent ticket offers but have had to decline all due to imminent house move and need to pack :sick:

Never mind, I am mentally preparing for May Camber for which we are booked and on the bright side for non-attendees I can't imagine the chalets are going to be too welcoming in the current temperatures : Brrrrr :

Zebra Woman
1st-March-2006, 02:28 PM
V disappointed not to be going now I've seen the line up of classes (& teachers). Have had 3 recent ticket offers but have had to decline all due to imminent house move and need to pack :sick:

Never mind, I am mentally preparing for May Camber for which we are booked and on the bright side for non-attendees I can't imagine the chalets are going to be too welcoming in the current temperatures : Brrrrr :

What a pity Rob, I was looking forward to meeting you :sad: .

Yes the Chalets will be very cold. I am taking a programmable electric blanket, and I will be sure to keep the meter topped up this time :rolleyes: .

LMC
1st-March-2006, 02:50 PM
They play music 24 hours, then everyone can have the chance to dance when THEY want to dance. For those people who want to stop dancing at 2am, fine go to bed at 2am. What's the problem??
:yeah:

We won't know until we get there!


As for being awake for workshops? Who wants to do those anyhow? :innocent:
As I've been dancing less than a year, I do. Not at the expense of freestyling or getting enough sleep - but if the dancing does finish early, then I shall make the most of the workshops - at the moment there are only 2 I really want to do + the yoga/pilates classes.

At £29, the weekend is bargainous, even if the dancing does finish early. But I expect I shall complain as much as anyone else if it does :D

stewart38
1st-March-2006, 03:23 PM
I keep telling myself that for 29 quid, if it's rubbish, I mean, if it doesn't measure up to expectations, I haven't really lost anything and it was worth trying out :nice:

To be honest, I'd be OK with the dancing finishing at 2 am - more energy for daytime stuff :D

Yes nice idea if it finishes at midnight so we can all get some sleep and go to 10am -----123rd variation smooth ceroc (all the same) class with a latin twist and a rumba cha yawwwwwwwwwn :sad:

I assume it still finishes at 6am ??

Im worried now if no end times ? someone send an e-mail ?

fletch
1st-March-2006, 03:27 PM
:yeah:
There does seem to almost be a competitiion of "who can go to bed the latest". But I think it means that some people try to catch sleep in the early part of the evening (eg. 10-12pm) so they can be awake later. And then other people feel they missed out if they didn't catch the last dance at 7am or whatever.

If it finished at say 3am, I'm not sure people would do much any less dancing, but the sleeping would be much better.

No competition, the awesome foursome would win hands down, there is plenty of chance to sleep next week:devil:

We stop up talking when we get back anyway:what:

Its a girl thing:D

Minnie M
1st-March-2006, 03:28 PM
I don't see the problem here.

They play music 24 hours, then everyone can have the chance to dance when THEY want to dance. For those people who want to stop dancing at 2am, fine go to bed at 2am. What's the problem??

As for being awake for workshops? Who wants to do those anyhow? :innocent:
:yeah: (well maybe one or two)

LMC
1st-March-2006, 03:37 PM
If the dancing finished at midnight I'd be annoyed - that's way too early.

I can't believe people are getting into such a state about the possibility that the music might not go on until daylight - as has frequently been said before, the forum is not representative of the Ceroc world as a whole, and as a few people said when Storm was first advertised, it looked like it was aimed at getting beginners/first-time at a weekender people to come along.

For £29, I don't think there's anything to complain about as long as freestyle goes on to at least 2 am and there is dancing throughout the day - and we still don't know that the dancing will finish early, or that there won't be dancing during the day.

I agree with DavidY (missed that comment earlier) - there does seem to be some sort of competitive element to "how long did you stay awake?", which seems a bit silly to me. Yes, the better/more experienced dancers tend to stay up later/longer because they aren't bothered about the workshops. But if there's freestyling during the day, then does it really matter? - providing that, as Lynn says, the last couple of hours are the chilled choons that you want when you get to that mystical 6 hours + dancing zone.

fletch
1st-March-2006, 03:39 PM
?

What if the Dj's were picked at random, just to fill a particular time slot, and not given a fixed agenda on the feel or tempo of the music they play. Just told to play their usual style, irrespective of the time :


My friend 'OXO' is doing a DJ slot in the Blues room on Sunday 10.30 till 1am:respect: as far as I am aware he has been left to decide his own play list :what: but he is taking this slot very seriously and want to get it right:worthy: so there will be no Motown:sad:

Lynn
1st-March-2006, 03:57 PM
But if there's freestyling during the day, then does it really matter? - providing that, as Lynn says, the last couple of hours are the chilled choons that you want when you get to that mystical 6 hours + dancing zone.Those chilled choons are the main reason why I dance late. I've had some fab afternoon dances in the blues room at Southport and I almost went to bed 'early' (ie about 3am) at Camber in Nov because it was a choice of fast pop or fast swing. So if I knew it was going to be eg pop music only till 6am, I wouldn't stay and dance til the end.

LMC
1st-March-2006, 04:00 PM
At SP and "other Camber" many people don't come along until after 10 pm, knowing that the music will be going for another 7-8 hours and that the last few hours are the best tunes. But if you knew that evening freestyles were say 8 pm - 2 am and the last 2 hours would be chilled then you'd probably come along earlier - I know I would. But in that case, as that would only be 6 hours, I would feel short-changed if there wasn't daytime freestyling available as well.

stewart38
1st-March-2006, 04:06 PM
If the dancing finished at midnight I'd be annoyed - that's way too early.

I can't believe people are getting into such a state about the possibility that the music might not go on until daylight - as has frequently been said before, the forum is not representative of the Ceroc world as a whole, and as a few people said when Storm was first advertised, it looked like it was aimed at getting beginners/first-time at a weekender people to come along.

For £29, I don't think there's anything to complain about as long as freestyle goes on to at least 2 am and there is dancing throughout the day - and we still don't know that the dancing will finish early, or that there won't be dancing during the day.

Yes, the better/more experienced dancers tend to stay up later/longer because they aren't bothered about the workshops. But if there's freestyling during the day, then does it really matter? - providing that, as Lynn says, the last couple of hours are the chilled choons that you want when you get to that mystical 6 hours + dancing zone.

One of the highlights for me at Southport was dancing when the sun rose (ok that was June) and dancing until the frost melts may not have the same appeal :sick:

My first weekender i did loads of classes and still dance to 5am or 6am, so each to there own.

As you say we dont know, its a pity they cant say thats all

ps not everyone got this £29 bargain unless you were on the forum of course and are special and different. who is bringing the rope this time so we can have OUR OWN SECTION:wink:

Lory
1st-March-2006, 04:15 PM
My friend 'OXO' is doing a DJ slot in the Blues room on Sunday 10.30 till 1am:respect: as far as I am aware he has been left to decide his own play list :what: but he is taking this slot very seriously and want to get it right:worthy: so there will be no Motown:sad:
So, has he said what genre and mood he's aiming for then?:flower:


At SP and "other Camber" many people don't come along until after 10 pm, knowing that the music will be going for another 7-8 hours and that the last few hours are the best tunes:yeah: That's me and most times, even later.


But if you knew that evening freestyles were say 8 pm - 2 am and the last 2 hours would be chilled then you'd probably come along earlier :yeah: Yes, that's true ;)

Zebra Woman
1st-March-2006, 04:54 PM
Just found out....


Marc has NOT got a DJ slot this weekend!!!

:eek: :tears: :eek: :tears: :eek: :tears: :eek: :tears: :eek: :tears::eek: :tears: :eek: :tears: :eek: :tears: :eek: :tears:

I am in shock :sad:

On the plus side he has agreed to do a 'Sack The DJ' slot in the Boudoir on Sunday afternoon.:clap: :clap: :clap:


link to Sack The DJ Thread (http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7874)


I will post the time of his slot and mine (and anyone else's that I know about) on the notice board by the Weather Station.

ZW

fletch
1st-March-2006, 04:56 PM
So, has he said what genre and mood he's aiming for then?:flower:



He said he will try and get the mood right :what: i'm bringing him to the forum meeting :worthy: as the time we meet is the same slot he has:really: he is a really good guy and would welcome any comments :flower:

DianaS
1st-March-2006, 04:59 PM
Just found out....


Marc has NOT got a DJ slot this weekend!!!

:eek: :tears: :eek: :tears: :eek: :tears: :eek: :tears: :eek: :tears::eek: :tears: :eek: :tears: :eek: :tears: :eek: :tears:

I am in shock :sad:

On the plus side he has agreed to do a 'Sack The DJ' slot in the Boudoir on Sunday afternoon.:clap: :clap: :clap:


link to Sack The DJ Thread (http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7874)



I will post the time of his slot and mine (and anyone else's that I know about) on the notice board by the Weather Station.

ZW

Excuse me! but WHY NOT!!!
His sets are sublime, one track flows into the other the only problem is that he's never around to dance with...
This is devastating
Letters of complaint will follow:mad:

fletch
1st-March-2006, 04:59 PM
ps not everyone got this £29 bargain

We paid £74 each :mad:

LMC
1st-March-2006, 05:03 PM
The £29 bargain was for anyone who booked early - guess lots of us were just lucky that ESG posted details on the forum very soon after the weekender started being advertised. Sorry you were too late for cheap tickets fletch :hug:

TheTramp
1st-March-2006, 05:08 PM
If the dancing finished at midnight I'd be annoyed - that's way too early.

I can't believe people are getting into such a state about the possibility that the music might not go on until daylight - as has frequently been said before, the forum is not representative of the Ceroc world as a whole, and as a few people said when Storm was first advertised, it looked like it was aimed at getting beginners/first-time at a weekender people to come along.

For £29, I don't think there's anything to complain about as long as freestyle goes on to at least 2 am and there is dancing throughout the day - and we still don't know that the dancing will finish early, or that there won't be dancing during the day.

I agree with DavidY (missed that comment earlier) - there does seem to be some sort of competitive element to "how long did you stay awake?", which seems a bit silly to me. Yes, the better/more experienced dancers tend to stay up later/longer because they aren't bothered about the workshops. But if there's freestyling during the day, then does it really matter? - providing that, as Lynn says, the last couple of hours are the chilled choons that you want when you get to that mystical 6 hours + dancing zone.

Personally, yes. I think that it does matter. I like dancing for 9 hours (and I usually turn up pretty much at 9pm), and then stumbling outside to the light. And I like being able to dance during the day too. I have no competative element. I don't care if there's hardly anyone else up, as long as I have someone to dance with.

Personally, I can't believe that there are people who are acting in such a superior manner about it. If you want to go to bed at 2am, then fine. Go to bed. I promise I won't stop you. However, for those of us who don't feel as you do, please stop making posts like this one. It's not appreciated (by me at least). You do what you want, and let me do what I want. Thank you.

fletch
1st-March-2006, 05:39 PM
The £29 bargain was for anyone who booked early - guess lots of us were just lucky that ESG posted details on the forum very soon after the weekender started being advertised. Sorry you were too late for cheap tickets fletch :hug:
I'm supposed to be getting an upgrade accommodation :na: well i'll have a look at the cheep seats and decide if it was worth it :rolleyes: i'm not in it that long :D but a shower, free electricity (I need the heat) and 2mins from the venue may make it worth the extra:clap:

Zebra Woman
1st-March-2006, 05:46 PM
Personally, yes. I think that it does matter. I like dancing for 9 hours (and I usually turn up pretty much at 9pm), and then stumbling outside to the light. And I like being able to dance during the day too. I have no competative element. I don't care if there's hardly anyone else up, as long as I have someone to dance with.



:yeah:

It matters to me too. Often the really chilled music doesn't flow until the masses have slipped off to bed. I like to dance from 10PM onwards but my favourite dancing times begin at 4AM - so a 2AM or 4AM finish would be a big disappointment to me (as would fast or pop music being played at this time).

I like to go to bed at 6.30AM and get up at lunchtime, and do two or three classes max over the whole weekend.

I really like to freestyle during the day too.

Vive la difference :clap:

fletch
1st-March-2006, 05:47 PM
You do what you want, and let me do what I want. Thank you.

WOW 7,000 post's :respect:

you can do what ever you want:worthy:

LMC
1st-March-2006, 05:49 PM
However, for those of us who don't feel as you do, please stop making posts like this one. It's not appreciated (by me at least). You do what you want, and let me do what I want. Thank you.
I agree that people should just do what they want. I was trying to make the point that we should be making the best of what Storm is offering rather than just moaning about what it doesn't.

And if we're getting into "please stop posting like this" - I don't appreciate being called a philistine - although that wasn't by you.

fletch
1st-March-2006, 05:54 PM
Vive la difference :clap:
:yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

Lynn
1st-March-2006, 07:30 PM
Often the really chilled music doesn't flow until the masses have slipped off to bed. I like to dance from 10PM onwards but my favourite dancing times begin at 4AM - so a 2AM or 4AM finish would be a big disappointment to me (as would fast or pop music being played at this time). :yeah:

I like to go to bed at 6.30AM and get up at lunchtime, and do two or three classes max over the whole weekend. :yeah:

I really like to freestyle during the day too. :yeah:

And I'm upset too that Marc isn't DJing - he's such a fab DJ - are they mad? (The plus side is that I might get a dance this time. Missed out in Scarborough.:( )

Dizzy
1st-March-2006, 07:39 PM
And I'm upset too that Marc isn't DJing - he's such a fab DJ - are they mad? (The plus side is that I might get a dance this time.)

:yeah:
It has taken me this long to process this information!! :eek:

TheTramp
1st-March-2006, 08:11 PM
WOW 7,000 post's :respect:

you can do what ever you want:worthy:

Yeah. That's it. Never going to post again. 7,000 is such a nice round number.

Oh. :eek:

:tears:

jivecat
1st-March-2006, 08:13 PM
Totally agree with everything said so far about Marc not DJing. What a waste!
Hope Operation Camber Storm are reading this thread!

David Bailey
1st-March-2006, 08:35 PM
Pssst...




....over here.....





......main room shuts at 2.30am

"blues" room shuts at 4.30am. :tears: :tears:

WittyBird
1st-March-2006, 08:42 PM
"blues" room shuts at 4.30am. [/SIZE]:tears: :tears:

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :uncontrollable sobbing:

spindr
1st-March-2006, 09:46 PM
Pssst...
....over here.....
......main room shuts at 2.30am
"blues" room shuts at 4.30am. :tears: :tears:
Gosh, doesn't that leave Franco with a unique selling point :devil:

SpinDr.

Missy D
1st-March-2006, 09:59 PM
Pssst...




....over here.....





......main room shuts at 2.30am

"blues" room shuts at 4.30am. :tears: :tears:


Nooooooooooo!! *storms off kicks the cat and violently spins the hamster wheel* Toys are well and truly thrown out of the pram:angry: :tears: :angry:

Missy D
1st-March-2006, 11:09 PM
Wow! I couldn't imagine dancing after midnight! Must come on one of the weekenders. Do they do a reduced rate for students?

Paul F
1st-March-2006, 11:23 PM
Pssst...
....over here.....
......main room shuts at 2.30am

"blues" room shuts at 4.30am. :tears: :tears:


Is this for definate?

If it is then that is lame. I wonder why? The venue obviously allows it and you just have to look at the amount of people in the blues room at 5am in November.
Although Ceroc may be targetting a slightly different audience with the beginners workshops etc. you have to assume the demand is still there this time.

stewart38
1st-March-2006, 11:24 PM
Pssst...




....over here.....





......main room shuts at 2.30am

"blues" room shuts at 4.30am. :tears: :tears:


far too early why ?? :mad: whats the e-mail address

Asif
1st-March-2006, 11:30 PM
Wow! I couldn't imagine dancing after midnight! Must come on one of the weekenders. Do they do a reduced rate for students?
MIDNIGHT!! That's when i normally get started - my usual "routine" is to have dinner and then socialise with friends, slowly get ready and then finally go dancing. One time i remember going for a lie down and accidentally falling asleep. Woke up about 2am and decided to go dancing then - until the early hours!!

So what if it finishes about 4:30am - the hardcore people will just have to make their own entertainment afterwards.

So whose chalet are we having the party in??? :whistle:

lindyloo
1st-March-2006, 11:52 PM
I think David is winding you all up!

under par
2nd-March-2006, 12:56 AM
h.

Personally, I can't believe that there are people who are acting in such a superior manner about it. If you want to go to bed at 2am, then fine. Go to bed. I promise I won't stop you. However, for those of us who don't feel as you do, please stop making posts like this one. It's not appreciated (by me at least). You do what you want, and let me do what I want. Thank you.

:yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
I live for hours and hours of freestyle.
:yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

I don't see how the organisers can afford to turn the music off as there are enough of us out there to keep a small dance floor going for most of the 24 hour period.:clap: :clap: :clap:


Trampy if there are no women left I'll let you dance with me. mmmmm!:hug:

Angelina
2nd-March-2006, 01:53 AM
Hey there everyone going to camber this weekend,

We hope you all have a great weekend, we are sorry that you wont be with us in Blackpool this year :sad: , but wish you all the strength and stamina to take you through and make it a weekend to remember! :cheers:

Take care and drive safely

Angelina, Sue and Tony xxx :flower:

A Chance 2 Dance Ltd

Asif
2nd-March-2006, 02:01 AM
Trampy if there are no women left I'll let you dance with me. mmmmm!:hug:
Oi, you tart ..... i'm still waiting for my one!! :what:

under par
2nd-March-2006, 02:07 AM
Oi, you tart ..... i'm still waiting for my one!! :what:

Asif you will have a dance with your Prince this weekend. Honest I haven't forgotten you you temptress!!!:flower:

TheTramp
2nd-March-2006, 03:00 AM
Trampy if there are no women left I'll let you dance with me. mmmmm!:hug:

What an offer. Unfortunately, I'll be at Blackpool this weekend Paul!

Just keep that in mind for Southport in June though :clap:

Missy D
2nd-March-2006, 03:58 AM
Hey there everyone going to camber this weekend,

We hope you all have a great weekend, we are sorry that you wont be with us in Blackpool this year :sad: , but wish you all the strength and stamina to take you through and make it a weekend to remember! :cheers:

Take care and drive safely

Angelina, Sue and Tony xxx :flower:

A Chance 2 Dance Ltd

Ah what a lovely message! I hope all goes well in Blackpool for you too! Hopefully next year i will come along and compete.

Dxx:hug:

fletch
2nd-March-2006, 08:51 AM
So what if it finishes about 4:30am - the hardcore people will just have to make their own entertainment afterwards.

So whose chalet are we having the party in??? :whistle:
Just caught up with the tread :what:
4.30 finish ho no.............:tears: looks like party in 210 its supposed to be near the venue, and I have just looked out of the window 2ft of snow, I think the £74 I have paid could turn ot to be a bargain, if I'm close to the venue. :na:

And Marc not DJ'ing Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo why? :mad:

we want marc !
we want marc ! (rant) :angry:
we want marc !


See you all tomorrow if we don't get snowed in :sad:

Minnie M
2nd-March-2006, 09:02 AM
Wow! I couldn't imagine dancing after midnight! Must come on one of the weekenders. Do they do a reduced rate for students?
cheaper than £29 :rolleyes:


So what if it finishes about 4:30am - the hardcore people will just have to make their own entertainment afterwards.
:yeah:


Oi, you tart ..... i'm still waiting for my one!!
Definitely living up to your name "As If" :whistle:

Tiggerbabe
2nd-March-2006, 10:31 AM
I'm playing in the Blues room on Saturday night from 11.30 - 1.30. :D

Zebra Woman
2nd-March-2006, 11:12 AM
I'm playing in the Blues room on Saturday night from 11.30 - 1.30. :D

Fab I will be there :clap: :clap: :clap: .

Just been talking to Bradders on the phone...

The Blues room is called Chill-Out and on that basis the DJs should all be playing slower music in different styles not just blues. If they do, I think that would be an improvement over a Franco style blues room which often has a lot of fast swing.

The Chill-Out DJ sets officially finish at 4.30AM but if enough are people dancing and the DJ is happy to carry on, then we can.:flower:

Spice 'n' Easy
2nd-March-2006, 11:38 AM
I'm playing in the Blues room on Saturday night from 11.30 - 1.30. :D

Hooray!! :clap: :clap:

I'll definitely be there :nice: