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PeterL
27th-January-2003, 04:53 PM
I will be visiting Paris next month.

and it would be nice to dance at least one night whilst I am there.
Has anyone on the forum danced in Paris and can they recomend anywhere to dance where a mere cerocer won't feel out of place?

John S
27th-January-2003, 09:01 PM
A couple of years ago I was in Paris and danced the night away at Le Caveau de la Huchette, 5 Rue de la Huchette ( nearest Metro is St Michel).

It was tiny, and the music varies from night to night - sometimes there's a DJ, sometimes a jazz band, but the dancing is recognisable as a "modern jive" variant - no doubt someone more expert than me could be more specific - but your Ceroc moves would not be out of place.

You could also try some of the venues listed on www.danse-a-2.com - I'm sure Franck would help you with the translations if necessary.

CJ
28th-January-2003, 02:34 AM
Peter,

When you're dancing... be mindful of your footwork and don't kick anyone!!:wink: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Will
28th-January-2003, 03:03 AM
The Website JohnS mentioned is the one to look at.

I found a venue at the Cité Univesitaire (sp?), which was absolutely packed with young people (the first time I've ever felt old at a dance event). Really good fun it was, but be careful because it is somewhat different from Ceroc even though it looks quite similar at first. Ceroc was a new dance when it came to the UK rather than just a straight copy of what they do in France. The French Jive they do in Paris has a rythym that is more akin to Lindihop, and you tend to find the dance to alot more fast rock'n'roll music.

I could have this muddled up but I think that technically speaking Ceroc is danced with a 4/4 time where-as Original French Jive is danced with a 6/8 time.

PeterL
28th-January-2003, 03:52 AM
Originally posted by Ceroc Jock
Peter,

When you're dancing... be mindful of your footwork and don't kick anyone!!:wink: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I hope I haven't kicked you in the past.
I do tend to be clumsy at times.
but I am only learning.

PeterL
19th-February-2003, 11:12 PM
Just thought I would let everyone know how Paris went.

I didn't do any dancing, drank lots of coffee saw the sites
and got engaged to the most wonderful woman on earth.

:D :D :D :kiss:

Gary
19th-February-2003, 11:23 PM
Originally posted by PeterL

I ... got engaged to the most wonderful woman on earth.


Congratulations!

Gus
19th-February-2003, 11:37 PM
Originally posted by PeterL
I didn't do any dancing, drank lots of coffee saw the sites
and got engaged to the most wonderful woman on earth.

:D :D :D :kiss:
Careless .... no dancing .... surely that is no excuse to get engaged to the young lady, wouldn't a box of chocolates and an apology got you off the hook??:wink:

Seriously though, congratulations.

TheTramp
20th-February-2003, 12:08 AM
Congratulations Peter....

I hope that you both live happily ever after...

Steve

PeterL
20th-February-2003, 12:20 AM
thanks everyone.
:cheers: :cheers: :D :D :wink:

Dreadful Scathe
20th-February-2003, 10:11 AM
Congratulations indeed.....you didnt meet her at a Ceroc night did you ? :)

Franck
20th-February-2003, 10:39 AM
Originally posted by PeterL
I didn't do any dancing, drank lots of coffee saw the sites
and got engaged to the most wonderful woman on earth.

:D :D :D :kiss: Sounds like heaven... :D

Congratulations and all the best for both of you. :cheers:

Franck.

P.S. Now that she said yes, you obviously won't need to worry so much, so let me know if you want to change your Forum tag line :wink:

PeterL
20th-February-2003, 11:18 AM
Originally posted by Dreadful Scathe
Congratulations indeed.....you didnt meet her at a Ceroc night did you ? :)

Yes... I met Julie at a ceroc partie in Glasgow.

Dreadful Scathe
20th-February-2003, 03:09 PM
Originally posted by PeterL
Yes... I met Julie at a ceroc partie in Glasgow.


Aha theres a lot of that going about :) It's like a singles bar, better than supermarkets apparantly :)

Interesting 'French' spelling of Party there ;)

Will
22nd-February-2003, 01:35 PM
Originally posted by PeterL
Yes... I met Julie at a ceroc partie in Glasgow.

Ai

Respect.

Dance Demon
22nd-February-2003, 03:41 PM
Originally posted by Dreadful Scathe
Aha theres a lot of that going about :) It's like a singles bar, better than supermarkets apparantly :)

Interesting 'French' spelling of Party there ;)

Interesting Falkirk spelling of "apparently" there:wink: