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    Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    I will pledge that I will never refuse a dance, unless toilet etc is a calling, and will do my best to get rid of this clique feeling that some people have raised as an issue.

    I will pledge to dance with at least 3 people I have never danced with at every dance I attend.

    I will pledge to endeavor to spread nothing but happiness and love in this hobby that I adore so much.
    Who is with me?

    Any more pledges are welcome.

    Let us try to make this hobby of our's non intimidating to newcomers, and if we see someone being uncomfortable lets do our best to make them feel welcome and secure in our world of dance.

    I will do this from now on to the best of my ability, either as a lone crusader or part of a, improve the image of dance community.

    If it takes off we can have badges and stuff made. (joke), but you get my drift sport fans.

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    Re: Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    I pledge the above.

    but


    there are a few people I don't dance with they know who they are and why.

    and i'm not dancing with anyone is sweaty gloves, long black ones are ok, no(halloween) is coming up

    and I don't meen him in long black gloves





    I think we should have a comp on who can dance with tmst strangers, bit like me and Steven666 did Kidderminster with how many dances in one night

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    Re: Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by dave the scaffolder View Post
    Any more pledges are welcome.
    Especially if they are used to polish up some of the sticky dancefloors nationwide

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    Pledge with me brother.

    Let us clean up the negative felings in the world of dance.

    robd if you pledge others will follow you.

    Said in an almost religous fervour.

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    Re: Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    I'll agree with the pledge on dancing with lots of new people. Will be harder in regular venues I go to, but easy at weekenders as I rarely know many people there.

    Will agree with Fletch about the glove man...never really felt I could refuse people a dance before, but now I realise people do, I think I've got just cause!

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    Re: Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    I really love the idea of this pledge and there is part of me that really wants to join you in this. However I'm not sure I am in the right place emotionally to be able to.

    My Ex really knocked myself confidence out of me and made me a vary wary person, I'm gradually digging the old me out of the bottom of the big hole it's buried in, with the help of my lovely man and good friends like you, but I'm not there just yet. However, when I am I will join you whole heartedly!

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    It's nice that DTS has made this pledge. It's something that comes naturally to me at dance nights. However, I think it is wrong to put pressure on people to do the same. Being nice and being inclusive and dancing with everyone simply doesn't come naturally to some people. It doesn't mean they are not nice. It just means they don't have a clue about scaffolding

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    Re: Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Georgious dancer View Post
    My Ex really knocked myself confidence out of me and made me a vary wary person,
    wow you are not confident?????
    i remember the dance (albeit only one cos i couldnt get another) with you at breeze which was awesome
    i am supprised you lack confidence although i know others who can put on the confident face but worry behind the mask
    take is from me tash you are a lovely dancer and a really nice person

    Oh and back on thread
    yay to the pledge

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    Quote Originally Posted by Georgious dancer View Post
    My Ex really knocked myself confidence out of me and made me a vary wary person, I'm gradually digging the old me out of the bottom of the big hole it's buried in, with the help of my lovely man and good friends like you, but I'm not there just yet.
    Aw, I know that feeling sweetie.

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    I pledge to follow the pledge that Martingold pledged to pledge that DTS's pledge was just about the best uber-pledge to make.....

    Seriously, its a great idea DTS - the best vibe I can get sometimes is the look of delight on a beginner's face, as they get the move right and go into more moves with me, showing the confidence that leads to a dance addiction!!


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    Re: Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    DTS in my experience you have always spread happiness etc and have never been a refuser - I agree with you completely. I too just want to have fun and sometimes that can be with a beginner !

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    Re: Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by dave the scaffolder View Post
    Pledge with me brother.

    Let us clean up the negative felings in the world of dance.

    robd if you pledge others will follow you.

    Said in an almost religous fervour.
    flech sway's to the music.....i'm with you brother

    which way to floor mannnn.

    Quote Originally Posted by emmylou25 View Post

    Will agree with Fletch about the glove man...never really felt I could refuse people a dance before, but now I realise people do, I think I've got just cause!
    I dance with every one but I won't be abused, so for the about 4 men in the uk I don't dance with DONT ASK I WILL REFUSE you know who you are and why....

    Quote Originally Posted by Georgious dancer View Post
    However I'm not sure I am in the right place emotionally to be able to.
    small steps and only when YOUR ready

    Quote Originally Posted by jive-vee View Post
    Aw, I know that feeling sweetie.
    most of us do at some point, there are some of the best dancers in the country that teach and compthey have the same problems.

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    Re: Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Kel_Warminster View Post
    I pledge to follow the pledge that Martingold pledged to pledge that DTS's pledge was just about the best uber-pledge to make.....
    I will pledge to follow the pledge of Kel Warmininsters pledge to follow the pledge of Martingold pledged to pledge that DTS's pledge was just about the best uber-pledge to make.....

    For me I dont have to promise myself anything, I dance with all sorts

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    Quote Originally Posted by stewart38 View Post
    I will pledge to follow the pledge of Kel Warmininsters pledge to follow the pledge of Martingold pledged to pledge that DTS's pledge was just about the best uber-pledge to make.....

    For me I dont have to promise myself anything, I dance with all sorts

    I am getting me mum on you mate

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    Re: Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by fletch View Post
    I pledge the above.

    but


    there are a few people I don't dance with they know who they are and why.

    and i'm not dancing with anyone is sweaty gloves, long black ones are ok, no(halloween) is coming up

    and I don't meen him in long black gloves





    I think we should have a comp on who can dance with tmst strangers, bit like me and Steven666 did Kidderminster with how many dances in one night
    And we reached 70 or so.

    Then I did it again at Daventry reaching 101 dances in one night. I must have asked for at least 70-80 (& just 1 refusal) of those, mostly people I'd never seen before.

    If I have the motivation, albeit in short supply at the moment, I'll do it at any venue.

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    Re: Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    Sheep sign here...

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    Quote Originally Posted by tsh View Post
    Sheep sign here...
    Do you have any happiness in your dancing?

    I will tell you why I ask because most of your posts are of the doom and gloom, and snippy one liners variety. Sean you seem to be constantly moaning and bitching on this forum.

    Why are you on here?

    Mate try a bit of luvvie duvvie happiness, you might actually enjoy it.

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    Re: Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by dave the scaffolder View Post
    Mate try a bit of luvvie duvvie happiness, you might actually enjoy it.
    Can we have the old DTS back? the new one is too predictable

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    Quote Originally Posted by dave the scaffolder View Post
    I will pledge that I will never refuse a dance...
    I really hope not many (followers at least) sign up to this.

    If it was never refuse a dance with a beginner that would be better.

    I will pledge to dance with at least 3 people I have never danced with at every dance I attend.
    Not a bad idea, this one, assuming the dances you travel to to have sufficient new people.

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    Re: Join me in a pledge!!!!!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by tsh View Post
    Can we have the old DTS back? the new one is too predictable
    Er, NO! I'm quite happy with DTS just the way he is! We haven't actually known each other that long but he is one of those people that I feel has and is helping me on my journey to improved self confidence. I love dancing and chatting with DTS. He always makes me smile and laugh, and I know that if I've had a not so pleasant dance with someone or I'm not feeling that I can ask many people to dance I can dance with DTS and there will be no pressure or expectations on his part and we will dance for the pure fun and love of dance! 9 times out of 10 I will also come away from that dance with more confidence and the courage to ask others for dances.

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