How was your Ceroc Class this week?

[Twirly]

No silly, a trifle's nice (especially with lots of brandy in it), a willy shaped cake is rude!

*gag's Gav and drags him back to the dungeon where he belongs*

No-one said you could leave there did the?!

[Cruella]

He also uses his legs and other body parts to guide the third follower.

Yes, thats why the scottish girls wear gloves, nothing to do with it being colder up there!

[ducasi]

Trampy does it really well. He seems to include quite a lot of man spin things to change the two "active" partners frequently. He also uses his legs and other body parts to guide the third follower. It is nifty to watch.

Was watching him lead 5 girls the other week... Worked quite well... A lot of the time a few are just left to wiggle nicely, hanging off a shoulder or similar, but like killingtime says, a wee spin quickly mixes things up...

Most entertaining was his 5-girl drop.

[Twirly]

Well it's one answer to the man shortage!

[ducasi]

Cancelled until further notice

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... We are wondering about starting something new instead - perhaps ballroom - bt it won't be until after Christmas ...

I'd hope by sometime in January there would be a replacement to the Wednesday nights at the GUU.

[Lynn]

Had a few good dances with beginners and intermediates alike.

Yes, I danced with most of the beginner ladies (we only had one beginner man this week!) and thought they were doing well. Once they realised they needed to follow and didn't have to think through the move. In fact seeing their enjoyment of their first evening was one of the highlights for me this week.

Intermediate class quite good, although I find it a bit frustrating that I can't remember all the moves from the Intermediate routines, particularly during freestyle.

Try to pick one move you really like from each week's intermediate class and just concentrate on adding that into your freestyle. Easier than trying to remember them all and you're more likely to remember it next week.

Didn't get to dance with Lynn this week, but will be seeking one next Wednesday!

I only have 30 mins left when I come off duty - not on duty next week so we'll have a dance then. (I did get asked up by an intermediate follower - I told her I should wait till later as I was on duty but she looked so downcast that I got up and danced with her.)

[Gadget]

So how did everyone else's class go?

Class? Fine. I can remember the beginner moves (but kinna had to ). The intermediate had a half-nelson duck under type thingie the's fairly normal for me, but I was a bit confused when Em said it was an 'advanced' move. :shrug:

Wasn't really concentrating on learning much; just a bit more control and precision with the beginner moves.

I don't think I had a poor dance, and was plesantly surprised by one beginner that just joined and was really good with no prior experiance. Had a couple of good dances playing with the music and not really "dancing"... need to dance more with Little Em and pick up some of that 'funky' style And "introduced" someone to how to dance 'blues'... from the comment I think they liked it

As Tramp said; no-one really to sit and chat with once everything had been packed up. (OK I could have chatted with him - but personally I prefer female company )

[Gentabout]

Probably a silly question, but how does that work then? Most men only having 2 arms and all...

I was the guy that tried to lead Frankie plus 2 others on thursday and wendesday and all i can say is "HELP". Talk about not knowing what hand to do what with. I had started to realy enjoy double trouble so thought i would be a little over ambitious and try 3, going to stick to 1 from now on, maybe even learn to dance first.

Gent

[David Bailey]

I was the guy that tried to lead Frankie plus 2 others on thursday and wendesday and all i can say is "HELP". Talk about not knowing what hand to do what with. I had started to realy enjoy double trouble so thought i would be a little over ambitious and try 3, going to stick to 1 from now on, maybe even learn to dance first.

I think that if you try to do DT (and I've said this a few times), you should treat it as a proper dance form, with attention to musicality, to individual leading, to connection and so on.

{rant}
What annoys me about most DTs is that it's usually just a series of choreographed and combined moves - I've never seen anyone make much attempt at musicality, for example. Very few pauses.
{/rant}

[TheTramp]

{rant}
What annoys me about most DTs is that it's usually just a series of choreographed and combined moves - I've never seen anyone make much attempt at musicality, for example. Very few pauses.
{/rant}

I really hate this as well. Lots of choreographed and cheesy stuff in DT. I've never done that - apart from the once where Andy, Rob and I did DT in the Blackpool comp.

Though admittedly, the choreographed stuff did take up very little of the routine - since we spent a grand total of about 30 minutes practising it!

Anyhow, I hear there's a DT workshop happening in Dundee the first Saturday in December!

[Dizzy]

{rant}
What annoys me about most DTs is that it's usually just a series of choreographed and combined moves - I've never seen anyone make much attempt at musicality, for example. Very few pauses.
{/rant}

I know what you mean, especially as a lot of guys that try DT only know a few moves therefore don't really listen to the music as they are busy concentrating.

I have a triple trouble dance with Trampy leading me, Lynn and Danielle when I was in Belfast a few months ago. It was a great dance and my friend, who was watching it, still mentions it as she was in awe

[Jhutch]

Er, don't you think this is a trifle rude? If you get to know this forum, you'll see that weight can be a sensitive issue. And no, I haven't.

I've PM'd you.

Sorry for any offence caused. None was intended. Did think about editing it or replying to it apologising. PM replied to

[Twirly]

Sorry for any offence caused. None was intended. Did think about editing it or replying to it apologising. PM replied to

None taken - so long as you dance with me on Monday!

[David Bailey]

Anyhow, I hear there's a DT workshop happening in Dundee the first Saturday in December!

Let me guess... it'll teach some moves?

[TheTramp]

Let me guess... it'll teach some moves?

Well, will have to. But will also try to work on just getting people comfortable with dancing DT, so that they can try to dance to the music. Rather than just doing lots of DT moves in several routines.....

[ducasi]

{rant}
What annoys me about most DTs is that it's usually just a series of choreographed and combined moves - I've never seen anyone make much attempt at musicality, for example. Very few pauses.
{/rant}

I was watching Jammy do a bit of Double Trouble on Tuesday. Some nice moves – and musicality too!

[Genie]

And the social side has been fun too. We didn't go out for a drink after class on Tuesday, since most of the people who usually go were away this week (where were you Beo, Freya, Genie....?). But I've still had a good time....

So despite this, the social life was fun? One could be offended

[TheTramp]

So despite this, the social life was fun? One could be offended

Well, there are other venues I go to, and other people that I talk to. You're not quite my whole life

[Bop]

I'd hope by sometime in January there would be a replacement to the Wednesday nights at the GUU.

I hope so as I really missing it and there's not even party for a few weeks. I also hope the new venue is accessible for us - Paisley gets my vote - that's half way!

Bop

[ducasi]

I hope so as I really missing it and there's not even party for a few weeks. I also hope the new venue is accessible for us - Paisley gets my vote - that's half way!

If Paisley is good for you, have you tried any of the Renfrew Leroc classes – I think they're on on Mondays?