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elle
24th-January-2006, 06:21 PM
:clap: Hello!

I'm brand new to the forum and to Ceroc. My first time was last Tuesday. I've never danced before (which is pretty obvious!) so I've spent the last week recovering from the shock! :eek:

I can't wait until tomorrow night for my second chance to elbow everyone and take the longest strides in the room! :innocent:

Hope to get to know you all better and find out exactly how not to look like a deer caught in headlights. :rolleyes:

drathzel
24th-January-2006, 06:25 PM
:clap: Hello!

I'm brand new to the forum and to Ceroc. My first time was last Tuesday. I've never danced before (which is pretty obvious!) so I've spent the last week recovering from the shock! :eek:

I can't wait until tomorrow night for my second chance to elbow everyone and take the longest strides in the room! :innocent:

Hope to get to know you all better and find out exactly how not to look like a deer caught in headlights. :rolleyes:

Hi Elle!

I started dancing in Glasgow about a year and a half ago, like you i had never danced before. Its a great place to learn and the taxi dancers are fab.

Go and enjoy yourself and make sure you give everyone an elbow from me:hug:

elle
24th-January-2006, 06:32 PM
Hi Elle!

I started dancing in Glasgow about a year and a half ago, like you i had never danced before. Its a great place to learn and the taxi dancers are fab.

Go and enjoy yourself and make sure you give everyone an elbow from me:hug:

Thanks drathzel! I'm hoping my elbows won't make an appearance tomorrow night, but if they do I'll just say you told me to! :yum:

ducasi
24th-January-2006, 07:28 PM
Hi elle, welcome to the forum, and to Ceroc! :hug:

I was there last Tuesday, though I missed most of the beginners' class. (It was unbelievably crowded!)

As a beginner, I've only got two words of advice... 1) Relax! and 2) Smile!

If you can do that much, the rest will follow... :nice:

I'll maybe see you tomorrow as I usually also go to the GUU as well as Jumpin' Jak's.

As a beginner posting to the forum, you are also entitled to chocolate!!!

elle
24th-January-2006, 08:06 PM
Thanks ducasi! Yes, it was very crowded last week. Good fun, though!

Chocolate? Brilliant! Mine's an aero, thanks! ;)

Jazz_Shoes (Ash)
25th-January-2006, 12:53 AM
Hey elle! I wonder if we have danced yet, I lead beginners. I love meeting new people! :D If ducasi finds you before me he can introduce me.
Do I get chocolate too? I'm still a beginner :(

Piglet
25th-January-2006, 02:09 PM
Hiya Elle,

Enjoy your second night - don't worry about your strides - if you have a good lead, they will keep you right. Ask someone to recommend a good lead if you haven't sussed one out yourself yet.

As for the elbows - I'm coming up for dancing for about 2 years and I still have a left arm that likes to attack people on the dance floor I'm afraid! I think the locals are used to me now and make sure I get enough space :rofl:

CJ
25th-January-2006, 02:15 PM
:clap: Hello!

I'm brand new to the forum and to Ceroc. My first time was last Tuesday. I've never danced before (which is pretty obvious!) so I've spent the last week recovering from the shock! :eek:

I can't wait until tomorrow night for my second chance to elbow everyone and take the longest strides in the room! :innocent:

Hope to get to know you all better and find out exactly how not to look like a deer caught in headlights. :rolleyes:
Hi, Elle.

And welcome.:flower:

If I've read you correctly, you are coming to GUU tonight?

If so, come and say Hi. (DJ, kilt) If you have not already met some, I can point out the forumites and introduce you: they'd be delighted to welcome you themselves:D

Stuart M
25th-January-2006, 02:20 PM
Hmmm...don't remember anyone with elbow issues in the refresher class...

Hope you're enjoying it so far Elle, and say hi next time we dance (apologies if you've already introduced yourself!)

And have a good dig around in the Forum - plenty of good advice on here. Plus laughs. And arguments. And blue people.

ducasi
25th-January-2006, 02:33 PM
Hi Elle,

I'm planning to be at the GUU tonight, so I'll maybe see you there. Think I'll be wearing my black Gap t-shirt, but CJ can point me out... (I'll be the one he'll be trying to wind up by playing dodgy tracks with false endings.)

:cheers:


As for the elbows - I'm coming up for dancing for about 2 years and I still have a left arm that likes to attack people on the dance floor I'm afraid! Really? :wink:

A girl managed to give me a crackin bash on my chin last night with her left elbow. Probably my fault though... :sad: (too dazed to actually remember... :sick: )

elle
25th-January-2006, 03:48 PM
I'm goign to the GUU tonight, yes! I'm bringing (dragging) my friend along with me. I can't wait!

You lot are ridiculously friendly! Thanks for all the welcomes. :wink:


Jazz_Shoes (Ash) - I don't think we've danced! I might get a dance with you tonight. I'll bring you chocolate!

Piglet - Thanks for the advice! Glad the elbow thing isn't just me! I might design myself a t-shirt that says "warning, rapid elbow movement". :waycool:

Ceroc Jock - I might say hi! I'm a shy one, though. Just look out for the girl who looks the most out-of-place!

Stuart M - Are you the taxi dancer who "isn't Janet"? I think I asked you about what to do with my feet. I was the awkward one of the group :wink:

ducasi - I'll look out for you! I can't promise I won't attack you with my elbows or my legs, though!




Can I ask a question actually? What sort of footwear should I be using? I had a quick search of the forums, but nothing really came up.

I wore some trainer-like shoes last week, but I felt that they were sticking a bit to the floor. What shoes do you all wear, and any recommendations?

TheTramp
25th-January-2006, 04:03 PM
Anything with smooth soles usually works. Trainers don't, because most people find it hard to spin in them....

And shame that you didn't come last week. I was there then. But only come down from Dundee occasionally.....

Stuart M
25th-January-2006, 04:03 PM
Stuart M - Are you the taxi dancer who "isn't Janet"? I think I asked you about what to do with my feet. I was the awkward one of the group :wink:
Yes - I am now officially the 'taxi dancer who is not Janet'. Well, officially that is except Franck, who occasionally thinks I am Janet...



Can I ask a question actually? What sort of footwear should I be using? I had a quick search of the forums, but nothing really came up.

I wore some trainer-like shoes last week, but I felt that they were sticking a bit to the floor. What shoes do you all wear, and any recommendations?
Basically, avoid soft rubber soles/heels. So most trainers are out. Hard rubber is fine, or simple leather soled shoes. High heels are porbably not a good idea for now.

elle
25th-January-2006, 04:06 PM
I was hoping you'd say I could wear high heels, too! :sad:

I had these picked out and everything! :whistle:

elle
25th-January-2006, 04:07 PM
Anything with smooth soles usually works. Trainers don't, because most people find it hard to spin in them....

And shame that you didn't come last week. I was there then. But only come down from Dundee occasionally.....

That's a long way to travel! Well, next time you're down I'll say hi!

TheTramp
25th-January-2006, 04:08 PM
That's a long way to travel! Well, next time you're down I'll say hi!

Ah. Came down to work. That's usually what brings me down there. Though, I quite often come down for the monthly parties too though.... :rolleyes:

elle
25th-January-2006, 04:19 PM
Ah, the monthly parties. I hear they're not to be missed! :D

TheTramp
25th-January-2006, 04:20 PM
Ah, the monthly parties. I hear they're not to be missed! :D
Of course not :D

linny lou!
25th-January-2006, 04:30 PM
unless ur me and seem to be at the wrong place at the wrong time! lol! :clap:

CJ
25th-January-2006, 04:33 PM
Yes - I am now officially the 'taxi dancer who is not Janet'. Well, officially that is except Franck, who occasionally thinks I am Janet...


Well, get yer hair cut!!

Piglet
25th-January-2006, 04:42 PM
Really? :wink:
Okay, so now's my chance to apologise to anyone male or female who has ever danced in my close (arm-length) vicinity :o

Many many apologies - although Ducasi - that was my right arm that got you both times I believe not my left - so you must be a really special guy :wink: :D :flower: :flower: :hug:

TheTramp
25th-January-2006, 04:43 PM
Okay, so now's my chance to apologise to anyone male or female who has ever danced in my close (arm-length) vicinity :o

You've not hit me....





(that often!) :flower:

Piglet
25th-January-2006, 04:52 PM
You've not hit me....





(that often!) :flower:

:yeah: You probably duck when you see me coming :rofl:

ducasi
25th-January-2006, 05:04 PM
Many many apologies - although Ducasi - that was my right arm that got you both times I believe not my left No apology necessary. It must have been my own fault...

Funny though I only remember you clobbering me once... Obviously I've had too many elbows to the head and am becoming forgetful. (As well as becoming more and more confused between left and right...)

so you must be a really special guy :wink: :D :flower: :flower: :hug: Thank you. :) I'm sure my mum would agree with you. (Not sure who else would though... :()

Stuart M
25th-January-2006, 06:11 PM
Well, get yer hair cut!!
..and there's an early front runner in the the Discoloured Kitchenware Derby 2006...

It's only the sincerest form of flattery dear :hug:

ducasi
26th-January-2006, 09:19 AM
I'm going to the GUU tonight, yes! I'm bringing (dragging) my friend along with me. I can't wait! Were you there? I had an Aero in my pocket for you...

elle
26th-January-2006, 09:53 AM
I was there! I had to leave at 9.30 though to take my friend home :(

I was going to introduce myself, but I was far too shy! Dammit, I could have had an aero! :yum:

ducasi
26th-January-2006, 09:57 AM
I was there! I had to leave at 9.30 though to take my friend home :(

I was going to introduce myself, but I was far too shy! Dammit, I could have had an aero! :yum:
Oh well... Maybe next week. (Though I can't guarantee the Aero will made it through the weekend... :whistle:)

elle
26th-January-2006, 09:59 AM
Oh well... Maybe next week. (Though I can't guarantee the Aero will made it through the weekend... :whistle:)

Nooooo!! I'll be at Jumpin' Jaks next week, will the aero make an appearance then? :innocent:

ducasi
26th-January-2006, 10:12 AM
Nooooo!! I'll be at Jumpin' Jaks next week, will the aero make an appearance then? :innocent:
We'll see... :nice:

Jazz_Shoes (Ash)
26th-January-2006, 05:38 PM
Jazz_Shoes (Ash) - I don't think we've danced! I might get a dance with you tonight. I'll bring you chocolate!

Oh gosh, sorry about that I promise to find you on tuesday and escort you to the floor for the beginners class myself, unless anyone who is better at leading than me gets you first! I missed chocolate? Damn! I'll try and remember to bring you some next week :D You and your friend sit with me please, I love meeting new people :flower:

elle
26th-January-2006, 06:23 PM
Oh gosh, sorry about that I promise to find you on tuesday and escort you to the floor for the beginners class myself, unless anyone who is better at leading than me gets you first! I missed chocolate? Damn! I'll try and remember to bring you some next week :D You and your friend sit with me please, I love meeting new people :flower:

At the promise of chocolate, I'll definitely be there! I've got two friends who are now Ceroc inducted (both of them are much better than me :angry: ), so I'll bring them along and you can meet all three of us.

Can I ask, do you all know each other well? It's very different to be on a forum where most people know each other offline! I guess Ceroc brings people together! ;)

Have any of you been to the class in Rutherglen? My other friend fancies coming along on a Thursday night. I'm going to be a busy girl! :clap:

ducasi
26th-January-2006, 11:40 PM
One Aero gone, but one still safe... :nice:

Some of us know each other quite well "in real life", others that I know really well through the forum I've never met. It's funny...

Rutherglen's cool. Fantastic venue, great taxis, quite similar vibe to the GUU. Don't often make it there myself though...

PretzelMeister
27th-January-2006, 12:53 AM
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Have any of you been to the class in Rutherglen? My other friend fancies coming along on a Thursday night. I'm going to be a busy girl! :clap:

Hi Elle!

Welcome to Ceroc and The Forum.

I can recommend the Thursday night: Rutherglen Town Hall is a great venue, Mairi's a fun teacher and DanceDemon plays some devilishly good tunes.

Hope to see you there next week. If you are please come over and say 'hi' - I have blonde hair, will probably be wearing all black (yawwwwn!), and probably be near the door.

...Or maybe even before then at Jumpin' Jaks on Tuesday - I'll try to find you for a dance.

Hope to dance with you soon.


PretzelMeister

thewacko
4th-February-2006, 12:17 PM
:clap: Hello!

I'm brand new to the forum :eek:




:eek: you are doomed

you will from now on never do your washing and ironing
never get up to answer the door
miss all your favourite telly programmes
(oops forgot your a woman who can multitask so I suppose you can still watch Eastenders and Corrie whilst still on the forum)

And from now on your kids will hate you cos you are always on the family PC playing on the silly dance forum thing when they want to play "Grand Theft Auto" or do petty things like home work:whistle:



Welcome to the world of Forumitus:flower: :flower: :flower:

2leftfeet
4th-February-2006, 12:30 PM
You wont be sure if you have hit me yet????

ducasi
4th-February-2006, 01:28 PM
Nooooo!! I'll be at Jumpin' Jaks next week, will the aero make an appearance then? :innocent:
I was at Jumping Jak's and the GUU during the week – were you there?

You figured out who any of us are yet, and if so, when are you going to introduce yourself to us? :)

(Still got an Aero somewhere... Don't know how much longer it'll survive though... :whistle:)

WittyBird
4th-February-2006, 02:03 PM
(Still got an Aero somewhere... Don't know how much longer it'll survive though... :whistle:)
Is it an orange one? I love orange ones, you just can't get them anymore :tears:

Tazmanian Devil
4th-February-2006, 02:05 PM
Is it an orange one? I love orange ones, you just can't get them anymore :tears:
No mint for me :D

ducasi
4th-February-2006, 02:45 PM
Is it an orange one? I love orange ones, you just can't get them anymore :tears:
Well it's in an orange wrapper... But it's just the chocolate one... I do like the orange one, but the mint one is the best. :)

Jazz_Shoes (Ash)
4th-February-2006, 05:11 PM
Ah you're making me so hungry! Elle told me that she was going on tuesday but I still don't know who she is :tears: I was looking a bit on wednesday, but didn't want to go around asking all the new beginner ladies as there were about ten of them :blush:

ducasi
4th-February-2006, 05:20 PM
(Still got an Aero somewhere... Don't know how much longer it'll survive though... :whistle:) It didn't survive this wee conversation... I've got a Twix in my dance bag though... :wink: