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    The "So where do you dance?" question

    I'm finding it more and more difficult to answer this one, mainly because I've not danced at a regular place for ages, I just flit around...

    What do other "floating dancers" say?

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    I reply with "on a dance floor mostly, though I have been known to dance in a shop or two..."

    But since I'm regularly teaching now, I usually say "Doncaster and Sheffield, but you can also find me in random places across the country!"

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidJames View Post
    I'm finding it more and more difficult to answer this one, mainly because I've not danced at a regular place for ages, I just flit around...

    What do other "floating dancers" say?
    "All over. You?"
    I find bouncing the question back takes their mind of the fact you haven't really answered it

    To my surprise "I don't keep track" seems to be perfectly acceptable as a response to "How long have you been dancing?" so that might work too.

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Depends why they're asking really...




    I tend to just mention a few places I occasionally go to and say I don't go very regularly

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Does this happen to others?

    I say I like to go somewhere, then I never seem to go there due to unforseen circumstances.

    Also I say, "Oh I hardly ever go there", then I do.

    Weird

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Quote Originally Posted by Jamie View Post
    I reply with "on a dance floor mostly, though I have been known to dance in a shop or two..."
    oooo I like that one!! may just have to steal it

    My general response is "all over the country side" - as I really don't have a regular venue for example last month danced in Edinburgh, Reading, London, Bedford & Bristol ..... and based on the number of times I danced in the various places - Edinburgh was my regular area that month?!?!

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Anywhere with a good beat

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidJames View Post
    I'm finding it more and more difficult to answer this one, mainly because I've not danced at a regular place for ages, I just flit around...

    What do other "floating dancers" say?
    Sometimes (if I am in pedant mode) I give a typical set of venues for a week - otherwise a simple "all over. the place ...".

    Once I was asked "Do you come here often?"
    I almost replied "Only when I get really excited" - but I held back.

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Quote Originally Posted by Clueless View Post
    Anywhere with a good beat
    indeed - wheres theres music to dance to is the best answer. Thats like being asked the question, on telling someone you've just read a book, "so where do you read?"

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadful Scathe View Post
    Thats like being asked the question, on telling someone you've just read a book, "so where do you read?"
    Yeah, it is a little weird, isn't it? I get asked that quite regularly though - doesn't everyone? - and so I wanted a simple non-smart-arse-y answer I could give that didn't involve going into my current dance habits, which are somewhat complex and difficult to describe.

    I think Ghost's is the best suggestion so far.

    I'm getting a very similar question whenever I tell people I'm learning tango - I always get asked "Where do you learn?" - usually followed by "Oooh, it looks lovely, I'd love to do classes..." (at that point I usually tell them it's extremely difficult, that puts most of them off )

    Basically, I guess I should just avoid the whole conversation thing.

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidJames View Post
    Yeah, it is a little weird, isn't it? I get asked that quite regularly though - doesn't everyone?
    You want to try answering it, as I did for about a year or so 'well actually just at weekenders like this really'. At least now I can say 'NI'.

    And I always ask it of visting dancers to NI and its funny how knowing the 'styles' of some areas/venues I can sometimes hazard a guess!

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Quote Originally Posted by Lynn View Post
    You want to try answering it, as I did for about a year or so 'well actually just at weekenders like this really'. At least now I can say 'NI'.
    Although it would be rude to say that to old ladies - whats the world coming too

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidJames View Post

    I think Ghost's is the best suggestion so far.


    Talking about it messes up all my plans.

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidJames View Post
    What do other "floating dancers" say?
    It varies! I find it a very hard question to answer as I haven't danced regularly anywhere for ages...

    I had a good one the other week, though. What you have to remember is that I'm so out of practice & not particularly confident with my dancing. This happened after a dance with a teacher...

    Ceroc Teacher: Haven't seen you around before. Where do you usually dance?
    Me: Well, on & off. I suppose Shenley mostly.
    Ceroc Teacher: Well stop going there & come here instead!

    Now that's a perfect way to increase your students' morale & confidence!

    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadful Scathe View Post
    Although it would be rude to say that to old ladies - what's the world coming to?
    Don't think I didn't notice....

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    I normally get asked "where's your normal venue?" to which I really want to reply, "I haven't found one yet, they're all weird" , but politeness takes over (and the fact that I might want another dance later ).

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Post-Bliss comment...
    Now I realise that this can be taken as a compliment when asked by a partner that realy likes dancing with you. I had the same question preceded by "It would be lovely to dance together more often... Where do you usually dance?" My reply - "Norfolk" produced a very disappointed "Oh..." How's that for a compliment?

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Quote Originally Posted by nebula View Post
    Now I realise that this can be taken as a compliment when asked by a partner that really likes dancing with you.
    Sometimes that's the way I see it too. People are just interested in where that dancer is from because they like dancing with them and are wondering if they can repeat the experience. It's often why I ask it.

    At other times it's much the same small talk as "the weather is nice" .

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Quote Originally Posted by Alice View Post
    Depends why they're asking really...




    I tend to just mention a few places I occasionally go to and say I don't go very regularly
    Are you the same Alice who moved hemispheres once I knew all the places you danced in Sydney?

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    Re: The "So where do you dance?" question

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidJames View Post
    I'm finding it more and more difficult to answer this one, mainly because I've not danced at a regular place for ages, I just flit around...

    What do other "floating dancers" say?
    Usually, I just say "wherever".

    But if I like the look of her, I'll give more detailed directions.

    And if I like more than just the look of her, "Wherever. Give me your number and I'll let you know".

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