Stop calling me a man!

[Lou]

Male demonstrator “Of course you do realise that all the women in the room think you’re a raving lesbian”

Female demonstrator “Why do you want to be a man? If you lead they’ll be men over and they’ll get all confused”
Followed by unnecessary tutting and huffing as she has to move ONE man round.

Man looks at me with disgust “Oh suit your bloody self then” and sods off to the bar outraged that for the first time in years there are men over and refuses to join in.

it appears you go to the neanderthal knuckle dragging class, where is this so i dont go there ?

This is Cheshunt, yes? I know it's wrong & contrary, but it sounds so wonderfully dreadful, I'm really tempted to go tonight to see it in all its glory for myself!

[DD+]

Although I agree with ladies leading in particular. I disagree in general with people who say 'I've paid my money can do what I want'. You have to comply with the terms of admission. You must comply if those terms of admission say that you can't do something, for instance, drops.

For sure Andy - thats why i stated "you can lead or follow" There are some men out there that i would personally choose to lead over some ladies.
We always competed in Ceroc X style categories at champs and have always made the final - I lead and Paul Follows

[Andy McGregor]

This is Cheshunt, yes? I know it's wrong & contrary, but it sounds so wonderfully dreadful, I'm really tempted to go tonight to see it in all its glory for myself!

I'd love to come too. However, I run my own class on a Tuesday and a Thursday when the Cheshunt class is running.

I notice that there's also two Fridays a month in Harlow run by the same people. Fancy a Funky Forum Friday? We could all agree on a particular Friday, agree on a dress code, all arrive at the same time and ...

.. I'm not sure there are any other reasons, but we could, just possibly, dance all night.

Now, what to wear? I do like nautical and have plenty of sailors outfits. I'm never wearing bondage again after I snapped my hamstring Medical sounds like fun. Sportswear is easy - bagsy GD. Or perhaps something really subtle and clever ...

.. someone else will have to think of that.

It's one hour 40 mins away from Brighton. Probably longer on a Friday. Still, it would be worth it just to be led by Double Trouble

[Lou]

Now, what to wear?

Something sparkly, dear Andy!

It's one hour 40 mins away from Brighton. Probably longer on a Friday. Still, it would be worth it just to be led by Double Trouble

Totally! This world needs a funky forum Friday.

(btw... just found out that they're Federation. I have to go now!)

[Lory]

I quite agree!!! It's totally ruined my weekend that quote,

Robd, - you really should be promoted to moderator

[Double Trouble]

Oh please do all come. Next Tuesday they have their *Birthday Party. It's floaty dresses and smart dress so Andy, you could wear that floaty pink number I know you love so much.

*Hurry and get your ticket...there's only 462 tickets left.

[Maxine]

I remember how horrid it was with some follows in the line up looking at you as if to say are you a lesbian i dont want to hold your hand! And men asking why are you here in the line up - "ladies" should queue up over there!
I stuck with it and found some venues better than other - so please stick with it and dont give in to the miserable gits - you've paid your money so you can lead or follow

Where do you go that is more welcoming for female leads? JayJay and myself are considering entering the Roc Vets section at next year’s Champs but I really need to brush up on my intermediate leading.

Alternatively could always join DT on Thursday and Pee them off more

[Double Trouble]

Still, it would be worth it just to be led by Double Trouble

As long as you don't mind 57 Arm Jives and a half arsed First Move, you'll be golden.

[Trouble]

For sure Andy - thats why i stated "you can lead or follow" There are some men out there that i would personally choose to lead over some ladies.
We always competed in Ceroc X style categories at champs and have always made the final - I lead and Paul Follows

DD, you are one of the best female leads i know.

I look forward to my sister taking me on the dance floor, i also look forward to hearing the next installment of "cheshunt - the homophoboldies dance nite Part 11"

[Lory]

57 Arm Jives and a half arsed First Move,

I took my sister to Berko on Sunday and she begged me to lead her, to get her warmed up... and I did your routine as above

She said, (in her 5 lesson wisdom) that I was fantastic and so much easier to follow than most of the men at her local venue...... Hmm, I wonder why?

[DD+]

Where do you go that is more welcoming for female leads? JayJay and myself are considering entering the Roc Vets section at next year’s Champs but I really need to brush up on my intermediate leading.

I learnt to Dance in Kent and at the time i danced at Shorne and Park Langley which is where i also started to lead. Once they got used to seeing me in the line up all was good. The teacher even used to ask me to help out if there we loads of ladies over

[Prian]

It is very sad, but I have never danced at a venue outside London (except Bognor weekends). But in all my time I have never known a class that had less than 5 or 6 ladies leading or that could lead at any given time. To my mind it is a very common site. Never heard a negative thing said. Hard to understand why there is still so much hostility.

Prian

[Andy McGregor]

As long as you don't mind 57 Arm Jives and a half arsed First Move, you'll be golden.

I won't mind what you do if you're wearing something sparkly and porn-star shoes. Do you mind if I back-lead a bit?

[rtwwpad]

I can just imagine the look on their faces. 5-6 guys in the line as ladies and 5-6 women as leads. You'll drive them all to drink you know. I imagine barring orders will be rapidly enforced.

[Maxine]

I learnt to Dance in Kent and at the time i danced at Shorne and Park Langley which is where i also started to lead. Once they got used to seeing me in the line up all was good. The teacher even used to ask me to help out if there we loads of ladies over

Is Shorne the Inn on the Lake?

Or I could go to Romford on a Wednesday where I used to Taxi, Karen and Glen were always happy to have me lead, might give both a go over the next few months

[DD+]

Is Shorne the Inn on the Lake?

Or I could go to Romford on a Wednesday where I used to Taxi, Karen and Glen were always happy to have me lead, might give both a go over the next few months

We go to Romford quite regularly - I doubt Karen will be around much as her baby is due in 3 weeks and 4 days but they always need more guys there
Shorne is indeed the Inn on the Lake

[MarkW]

... JayJay and myself are considering entering the Roc Vets section at next year’s Champs but I really need to brush up on my intermediate leading.

...

That would be great

I should warn you that the standard in that competition is incredibly high

[Double Trouble]

So, it was week 4 of my leading journey tonight. I thought at one point the demonstrator was going to have a nervous breakdown. Men and women kept turning up and joining in the beginners lesson so every rotation there seemed to be either men over, women over, or both! I got the blame of course....

Bloke "Of course you do realise this is all your fault, insisting on being a man"
Me "I've paid my money, I'll lead if I want"
Bloke "You don't even look like a man"
Me "I've got more balls than you, Love"

There was a new face at Cheshunt tonight. A mysterious lady who made me feel like I might actually be able to get the hang of this leading lark. Thanks for all the dances Lou...lovely to meet you and I hope you can make it to Cheshunt again (I need the practice)

[Prian]

Superb DT

[Lory]

A mysterious lady ~snip~ Thanks for all the dances Lou...

DT, its a well known fact (on this forum) that Lou is a man