(men) multiple spinning and spotting

[Lee Bartholomew]

It's not just girls that double plus spin.

My official record is seven, but I am pretty sure I have beaten that.

Will try some pointers:

You need the right shoes. Dance trainers just don't cut it. Get dance shoes.

You need to keep your head up.

Don't try and spot. Works for some, not for most.

Slightly bent knee

On the ball of one foot.

Have confidance. (once you throw yourself in to it with force, there is no stopping)

Keep arms in. I recomend bringing fists to shoulders.

Practise.

The biggest problem is doing it without travelling. Also you need the right floor. Northfleet is great for it.

hope that is of some help

[Clueless]

It's not just girls that double plus spin.

My official record is seven, but I am pretty sure I have beaten that.

Will try some pointers:

You need the right shoes. Dance trainers just don't cut it. Get dance shoes.

You need to keep your head up.

Don't try and spot. Works for some, not for most.

Slightly bent knee

On the ball of one foot.

Have confidance. (once you throw yourself in to it with force, there is no stopping)

Keep arms in. I recomend bringing fists to shoulders.

Practise.

The biggest problem is doing it without travelling. Also you need the right floor. Northfleet is great for it.

hope that is of some help

Practice practice I get ya! In Aberdeen I dance in Jumpin jacks and the floor is ok (ish) how Lisa pulls of her whirl-wind is beyond me and I may have to invest in a proper pair of dancing shoes if I am going to have any hope of pulling off more double spins etc.

Thanks for the advice

[Lee Bartholomew]

Practice practice I get ya! In Aberdeen I dance in Jumpin jacks and the floor is ok (ish) how Lisa pulls of her whirl-wind is beyond me and I may have to invest in a proper pair of dancing shoes if I am going to have any hope of pulling off more double spins etc.

Thanks for the advice

I practice all the time. Spare 5 mins? on with the shoes on to the lamanate floor. It's all you can do really. You will eventually find your own way of doing it. In theory, men should be able to spin better than women due to the shape of their body. It's just that, in general, we don't bother trying.

[TheTramp]

My official record is seven, but I am pretty sure I have beaten that.

You need the right shoes. Dance trainers just don't cut it. Get dance shoes.

I've done seven a few times. Can usually do 3-5 quite easily.

Though, I use £5 trainers from Tesco to dance in

[Andy McGregor]

It's not just girls that double plus spin.

My official record is seven, but I am pretty sure I have beaten that.

Will try some pointers:

You need the right shoes. Dance trainers just don't cut it. Get dance shoes.

You need to keep your head up.

Don't try and spot. Works for some, not for most.

Slightly bent knee

On the ball of one foot.

Have confidance. (once you throw yourself in to it with force, there is no stopping)

Keep arms in. I recomend bringing fists to shoulders.

Practise.

The biggest problem is doing it without travelling. Also you need the right floor. Northfleet is great for it.

hope that is of some help

It's great that we have another expert on the forum.

This post raises an important question. How do we know when someone is giving the correct advice?

Obviously Woodface is good as he has recorded 7 spins at an office that records spins - and has obviously done more than 7 but those weren't recorded by the office. I can't wait to hear where this office is, I've done a double spin and I'd like it recorded too - obviously it was only two spins, but I got all the way round twice, if I hadn't spotted it could obviously have been more. I could probably repeat my spins, I'm going to find out where Northfleet is and try my spins there. Is it near the office that records spins?

One question I've got is what your partner does while you're doing your 7 plus spins? I suppose she applauds.

I have been taught to spin by Nina Daines but what did she know? She was wearing dance trainers...

..so was I - I didn't know any better at that time

In theory, men should be able to spin better than women due to the shape of their body. It's just that, in general, we don't bother trying.

I'm confused by this one. I've always thought that a body had to be symmetrical to spin properly on the spot. Most women I know are symmetrical. Whereas guys usually dress to one side or the other. Is this a problem or do I need to adjust my dress?

Should I post the above? I can't be sure but I've done it anyway, he started it

[MartinHarper]

I use £5 trainers from Tesco to dance in

With original £5 rubber soles?

[David Bailey]

It's great that we have another expert on the forum.
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Oh, stop being so grumpy, Andy McNameDropper.

How about sharing some actual ideas, or at least constructively critiqueing Woodface's comments, huh?

[SeriouslyAddicted]

One question I've got is what your partner does while you're doing your 7 plus spins? I suppose she applauds.

Hell no - she keeps her distance - We all know what damage a spinning woodface can do

[Andy McGregor]

Oh, stop being so grumpy, Andy McNameDropper.

How about sharing some actual ideas, or at least constructively critiqueing Woodface's comments, huh?

Hey, there were another 400 people in that spinning class. It wasn't just me and Nina.

And on the subject of being constructive, my advice is to go and get some spinning tuition if you'd like to spin better. Is that constructive enough?

[Andy McGregor]

Hell no - she keeps her distance - We all know what damage a spinning woodface can do

I suppse there's the danger of splinters

[TheTramp]

Hell no - she keeps her distance

How far? I suppose you could just go off and have a bit of a dance with someone else until he's finished....

[TheTramp]

With original £5 rubber soles?

Uh huh. I'm far too cheap (or was that broke?) to put any other type of sole on them....

[Jamie]

Well if u need some cash trampy, I'll buy them funky pants off ya for 2 quid, ur too old for em n e ways

[Clueless]

Well if u need some cash trampy, I'll buy them funky pants off ya for 2 quid, ur too old for em n e ways

No Chance those trousers with the chains on are the best. Worth at least £2.50

Where do you get them from Tramp?

[TheTramp]

No Chance those trousers with the chains on are the best. Worth at least £2.50

Where do you get them from Tramp?

I could tell you. But then I'd have to kill you!

[Clueless]

I could tell you. But then I'd have to kill you!

[Andy McGregor]

Where do you get them from Tramp?

I know the answer to this one. I'll keep quiet for £2.49

[Jamie]

Tell me!!! I'll make them look good

[Clueless]

Tell me!!! I'll make them look good

*Slips Andy McGregor £5 for the answer*

[Genie]

No Chance those trousers with the chains on are the best. Worth at least £2.50

Where do you get them from Tramp?

Favourite pair of jeans and a trip to B&Q.