Is Ceroc for old people ?

[TA Guy]

Inspired by the recent 'aerials banned' thread where it was politely pointed out that maybe the banning of aerials was because Ceroc was run by a lot of old fuddyduddys who don't know what the younger set want.

I'd also point out that the general standard of fast dancing, I.E. Dancing which takes energy and life, has declined a lot in the last ten years or so. That has, of course, been matched by a rise in the popularity of slow dancing. To the point where Ceroc have opened there own old peoples home called 'Utopia' (sorry, couldn't resist that, only a joke!).

Personally, whenever I've walked into a freestyle, and I've felt amongst one of the youngest there (I'm in my forties, and it does happen), the freestyle has always been pretty uninspiring. I think you need the energy and enthusiasm of youth.

Is Ceroc becoming old ?

[Double Trouble]

Is Ceroc becoming old ?

I think it depends where you go.

At a weekender I have never felt too young or too old (I'm 35). Similarly, I feel that the nights out in London are quite young, but at some freestyles, Cheshunt for example, I'm usually one of the youngest there.

I think you have to be prepared to travel, depending on your preference.

[Trousers]

(I'm 35)

Snigger!

[Ghost]

At a Jango class class Amir said that if thought a move might hurt him he might go **** it and do it anyway. If it might hurt someone else he wouldn't.

Airsteps on an empty floor. Private practice. A hall hired out where airsteppers can dance to their hearts content a la the T-Jive, Comps. Rivers, swimming pools - go for it.

But when you start endangering the others around you it's another matter.

Yes it's annoying when someone elbows me in the ribs or steps on my foot in heels. It's a lot more annoying to be kicked in the head!

Maybe I'm just old.........

[LMC]

I think it depends where you go.

At a weekender I have never felt too young or too old (I'm 35). Similarly, I feel that the nights out in London are quite young, but at some freestyles, Cheshunt for example, I'm usually one of the youngest there.

I think you have to be prepared to travel, depending on your preference.

(I'm 36)

People with the attitude "Get rid of the old people" are fortunately in a tiny minority. And as they are in a minority, they can **** off, frankly.

I think the standard of fast dancing has declined owing to an overall change in musical tastes. Chart music is generally slower than it was several years back (more R'n'B than Ibiza). Nothing to do with an ageing dance population.

[Blind_Dynamo]

My feels towards age are "if you can swing it, then bring it on. Age is irrelevant it's the person that's important."

[dave the scaffolder]

In my day you lot of you would have been hoprse whipped.

You bunch of whippersnapers.

XXX XXX Wheres me zimmer and HAVE I BEEN to the loo yet.....oh bollox too late

Nurse Nurse its all red and swollen. XXX

[Trousers]

I'm an antique but I love to jive fast


I do it well too, I think did I say that


But you dance to the music thats on and that means you are at the mercy of the platter captain.

[Ghost]

Based on this http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/b...roc-goers.html
it's for all ages

[jivecat]

Is Ceroc becoming old ?

Well, if it is, suits me! I don't object to seeing young people at venues, but I wouldn't miss them if they weren't there. The under 25s make very little contribution to my dancing pleasure (although I thought the one dance I've had with young Jamie was absolutely fantastic - he looked a bit edgy though. )

[Double Trouble]

Well, if it is, suits me! I don't object to seeing young people at venues, but I wouldn't miss them if they weren't there. The under 25s make very little contribution to my dancing pleasure (although I thought the one dance I've had with young Jamie was absolutely fantastic - he looked a bit edgy though. )

the youngsters are ok but they do like to do things a bit frantic, like.

All my 'wow factor' dances have been with people my age or older.

[the whale]

the youngsters are ok but they do like to do things a bit frantic, like.

All my 'wow factor' dances have been with people my age or older.

What constitutes a 'wow factor'?

[Double Trouble]

What constitutes a 'wow factor'?

A dance with you?

[the whale]

A dance with you?

I don't believe it, probably my first serious question on this forum...

and you make me blush

[BeccaB]

Well, if it is, suits me! I don't object to seeing young people at venues, but I wouldn't miss them if they weren't there. The under 25s make very little contribution to my dancing pleasure (although I thought the one dance I've had with young Jamie was absolutely fantastic - he looked a bit edgy though. )

I feel that my 23 years are against me a little! There's no age discrimination in ceroc or any other kind of dancing, surely it's down to the music, the follower and the leader no matter the age.
(Should I now go away till I hit my next big birthday? I'll get my coat if someone starts making the cake now!)

[Lynn]

Some of the most energetic dancing I've ever done was with a gentleman well advanced in years. It was pretty fast swing and it took more out of me than him.

I don't think the age issue has anything to do with energy or dance style and everything to do with marketing.

I think an individual venue will attract a dominant age group, simply because people will bring their friends and others in the same age range will feel more comfortable.

I know I want to go dancing at venues that are inclusive and attract all ages (and my local venue does).

[Trousers]

. . . . . I've had. .young Jamie . . . . .

Jesus, That'll teach me to speed read


Go girl Go girl
xxx

[jivecat]

Jesus, That'll teach me to speed read


Go girl Go girl
xxx

Sheesh, Trousers, you're frightening the horses!

[Chef]

Having had overnight to think about this I still believe that Ceroc is for people of all ages and being exposed to a wide range of dance music is a good thing for dancers of all ages.

BUT

I can see that there may be a market for an event that would especially appeal to Ceroc dancers in the 18-30 age range (you don't have to be under 30 to get in just like the sort of music that is played there). After all, Utopia was set up to serve the desires of dancers who wanted to dance to slower music so perhaps a few events that targeted the dancers that liked mostly fast music could be put on to see if they do attract enough people to make them a regular event.

I haven't been to Jive Nation in central London but from what I hear on this forum it gives me the impression that the music there is pretty new and high energy. Perhaps this is the place to look to see if such events are likely to attract a sufficiently large clientele.

[Jamie]

All ages. I dance with everyone, be it old, young, fat, thin, male, female, white, green, black, blue, orange... Don't care.

Some of my best dances are with people of a "mature" age. Likewise, I've had a wicked dance with Joe, Fletch's son, and he's 9 or 10.

It's nice to speak to people my own age though, that said, many of my friends are double my age.

To me age is irrelevant. I love Minnie M's signature, "Age is mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter!"

I've probably gone hugely off topic cause I'm very sleepy from Chill, but hey.. WHAT U GONNA DO BOUT IT?