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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    So, the safest thing is to say thank you, smile, then let her go?

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    I think there are so many different ways of doing these things that I am quite nervous about going to my second class tomorrow evening!

    I thought I was doing pretty well to remember some of the moves I learned last week and now I find I not only have to think about the clothes I wear and the next moves I'm going to learn, but also about all these wee things that could go so wrong! I'm dizzy just thinking about it!

    Seriously, I think in this day and age we all get too hung up on what etiquette permits etc etc and whilst one person would be happy with the ending provided by one dance partner, the next partner may not be happy with that. I think as long as you are happy with how the dance ends (and if that includes walking them back to the place you found them, which I think is a Scottish thing as I was always taught this during the ceilidh dance lessons in school and I think is a nice thing to do) then that's all that matters. If there's one thing I've learned about my (almost) 29 years on this planet, it's that you can't please all of the people all of the time. As long as you are polite and courteous to your dance partner (ie with pleases and thank-yous) then I don't think anyone can really complain.

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Quote Originally Posted by nikki View Post
    I think there are so many different ways of doing these things that I am quite nervous about going to my second class tomorrow evening!
    Good luck with that!

    Quote Originally Posted by nikki View Post
    I thought I was doing pretty well to remember some of the moves I learned last week and now I find I not only have to think about the clothes I wear and the next moves I'm going to learn, but also about all these wee things that could go so wrong! I'm dizzy just thinking about it!
    Seriously, it's never too early for a follower to forget about moves - remembering moves is the leader's job.

    As long as you can recognise what he's leading, you'll do fine. Yes, OK, you'll get the odd look from beginner leaders if you don't do what you're "supposed" to, but he's the leader, remember - all you need to do is follow.

    Quote Originally Posted by nikki View Post
    As long as you are polite and courteous to your dance partner (ie with pleases and thank-yous) then I don't think anyone can really complain.x
    Nice sentiments

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Thanks, David, for those lovely words of encouragement!

    Have a wee hug...

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Quote Originally Posted by nikki View Post
    Have a wee hug...
    Don't get all luvvy on me, you'll ruin my reputation

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Oops! Sorry! Would you prefer a wee face with sunglasses on then? Or something a bit more macho like the two wee blokes doin the cheers thing? I think that would be better actually- here you go!



    Hehehe

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Quote Originally Posted by nikki View Post
    Oops! Sorry! Would you prefer a wee face with sunglasses on then? Or something a bit more macho like the two wee blokes doin the cheers thing? I think that would be better actually- here you go!



    Hehehe
    - thanks. I love smilies...

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Depends on the music.

    Music builds to a dramatic climax? So should the dancing. Dips/Drops/aerials/whatever.

    Music cuts out "unexpectedly"? So should the dancing. It's good form for the ending to appear to "surprise" the dancers, even if it doesn't because they know the song.

    Music just fades away? Again, so should the dancing. Just some repeated arm jive, getting smaller and lighter until it's nothing at all.

    I suck at endings, though.

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Personally, I dont mind on which pose, or part of a move a dance ends on...as long we both enjoyed it.

    I dont think it is necessary to walk your partner back to her seat, as (like someone has already said) she may have spotted her next partner/victim already.

    Having said that, I never, ever walk away from a partner without at the very least saying 'Thank you' and usually adding something complimentary like 'That was a lovely dance' or 'You are a really good lead' or 'I loved that track, didnt you?'.

    Ive never, ever had a dance that didnt have something good about it!

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rios Dearg View Post

    Having said that, I never, ever walk away from a partner without at the very least saying 'Thank you' and usually adding something complimentary like 'That was a lovely dance' or 'You are a really good lead' or 'I loved that track, didnt you?'.

    Ive never, ever had a dance that didnt have something good about it!
    Come on Rios Dearg - you are being very diplomatic, you must have had dances where the something good was ...... the finish. However like you , the nimimum i say is thank you or a smile.



    One correct way to finish a dance is to dance to the end of the music and stop there and say or do non-dance, social things.
    It is not polite to stop beforehand as it gives the impression that you have had enough. Similarly, unless you know the dancing partner well and have good connection, it is rude and grabby to hand on to them and carry on dancing without music until it comes on again with a mumbled "dance again".

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    I normally finish a dance by apologising, mopping up any blood spills and ensuring the ambulance is on it's way

    Stoppit.. no, I'm not that bad.

    I mean to say, I normally thank the person I've been dancing with.. .. THEN apologise, mop up the blood etc

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    There is one guy...yes he is a forumite...who always kisses my hand at the end of a dance (its not just me, he does it to lots of women).

    I like that.

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    There is one guy...yes he is a forumite...who always kisses my hand at the end of a dance (its not just me, he does it to lots of women).

    I like that.
    I had an embarassing kissing moment at a recent freestyle - when the dance had finished, I leaned forward to say thank you, and she mis-read my intention and ended up pecking me on the cheek

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Quote Originally Posted by Terpsichorea View Post
    I had an embarassing kissing moment at a recent freestyle - when the dance had finished, I leaned forward to say thank you, and she mis-read my intention and ended up pecking me on the cheek
    Shouldn't be so damn sexy and irrisistable then should you.

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    There is one guy...yes he is a forumite...who always kisses my hand at the end of a dance (its not just me, he does it to lots of women).

    I like that.

    Is it the corpse?

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    Shouldn't be so damn sexy and irrisistable then should you.
    The worst part was that I kind of froze in mid-air with surprise when she did it! I don't think she thought I was very suave after that!

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Quote Originally Posted by Terpsichorea View Post
    The worst part was that I kind of froze in mid-air with surprise when she did it! I don't think she thought I was very suave after that!
    Yeah. Best not to run away screaming when a partner gives you a peck on the cheek. Not a great look

    I bet you wouldnt have had that reaction if it was some hot biatch that you fancied though.

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    Yeah. Best not to run away screaming when a partner gives you a peck on the cheek. Not a great look

    I bet you wouldnt have had that reaction if it was some hot biatch that you fancied though.
    Well...if it was a G-love thang, then it would be straight into a comb and a bodyroll

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    I try and curtsy at the end of a dance.

    Looks not too bad and gives me a minute longer in the lead's arms while I give my head a second or two to become not so dizzy... (It can be a bit embarrasing if you step away from your dance partner and collapse in a heap due to dizziness)

    Saying that though:

    If I am in the Blues room, the curtsy could well make me more dizzy ( and s to those at Blaze on Sunday night between 2.30 and 4.30 - you guys know who you are )

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    Re: Is there a correct/accepted way to finish a dance?

    Tut and mutter "that was awfull" under your breath. Shake your head then go and grab their best dancing friend then make a fuss of how great they are.

    No?

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