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    Quote Originally Posted by DavidY View Post
    But people often aren't distributed evenly across a dancefloor and sometimes the biggest gap is in the middle. How else should one get there...?
    Point taken David. But I think you missed mine. I was referring to couples that traverse the dancefloor while dancing, so that other couples are barged out of the way.

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    Re: Dancing pet hates!

    People who don't smile!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Prian View Post
    Point taken David. But I think you missed mine. I was referring to couples that traverse the dancefloor while dancing, so that other couples are barged out of the way.
    Bad floorcraft (do they teach that in MJ? - floorcraft that is, not the bad variety)


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    Quote Originally Posted by Minnie M View Post
    Bad floorcraft (do they teach that in MJ? - floorcraft that is, not the bad variety)


    I think that is a very good point Minnie. I remember being taught about not having straight arms and therefore not dancing too far away from each other, but not about floorcraft.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Prian View Post


    I think that is a very good point Minnie. I remember being taught about not having straight arms and therefore not dancing too far away from each other, but not about floorcraft.
    Ryan Francois (Lindy Hop God) definitey teaches it


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    Quote Originally Posted by Prian View Post
    People who don't smile!!!!
    me too why do people even turn out for a night out if they can't be bothered to smile, and its so off putting when you're trying to make a connection with someone on the dance floor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rubyred View Post
    : make a connection with someone on the dance floor.
    And when Ruby you make a connection you "make a real connection"

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    Quote Originally Posted by rubyred View Post
    me too why do people even turn out for a night out if they can't be bothered to smile, and its so off putting when you're trying to make a connection with someone on the dance floor.
    And of course not only don't smile but won't even look at their partner.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Prian View Post
    People who don't smile!!!!
    Quote Originally Posted by rubyred View Post
    me too why do people even turn out for a night out if they can't be bothered to smile, and its so off putting when you're trying to make a connection with someone on the dance floor.
    I agree, however, for some people it could just be that they're concentrating as hard as they can to make your dance as good as possible.

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    Re: Dancing pet hates!

    Quote Originally Posted by Prian View Post
    People who don't smile!!!!
    Devastating though it is for me to be added to your pet hate list when we've never, to my knowledge, met, I forgive you

    Quote Originally Posted by rubyred View Post
    me too why do people even turn out for a night out if they can't be bothered to smile

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gav View Post
    I agree, however, for some people it could just be that they're concentrating as hard as they can to make your dance as good as possible.
    We're smiling inside

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    Re: Dancing pet hates!

    People who start up a 'meaningful' conversation, just as a really great track starts and I've spotted the perfect partner in my peripheral vision
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    People who start up a 'meaningful' conversation, just as a really great track starts and I've spotted the perfect partner in my peripheral vision
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    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    "DT, I had to have my cat put down this morning and my husband left me for a younger woman"

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    People who start up a 'meaningful' conversation, just as a really great track starts and I've spotted the perfect partner in my peripheral vision
    Yes they chat just long enough to make sure you have missed all the available men and then they toddle off and have a dance with someone else

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gav View Post
    I agree, however, for some people it could just be that they're concentrating as hard as they can to make your dance as good as possible.
    True Gav. But I personally prefer a smiling happy dance than a perfect one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Prian View Post
    People who don't smile!!!!
    Depends on context. That great slinky sultry blue track (I'm thinking something like Maroon 5's Secret) coupled with a partner who is grinning at you throughout... doesn't really fit for me.

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    Re: Dancing pet hates!

    I don't think hates make very suitable pets, they just hang about the house looking grumpy.


    Quote Originally Posted by Prian View Post
    True Gav. But I personally prefer a smiling happy dance than a perfect one.
    What could be happier than a perfect dance? I can't stand people who dance with the same fixed, lunatic grin no matter who they're dancing with or what they're dancing to. Seems a bit impersonal and unconnected to me. I had to turn Tom Cruise down for a dance once.

    Luckily, not many people fit into the smiling lunatic category. I danced with one once - he radiated total love for all mankind at the start of the dance. This rapidly wore off when he realised I was rubbish at WCS and he has never danced with me since. So I'd prefer someone surly with a bit of sincerity and staying power.

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    I had to turn Tom Cruise down for a dance once.
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    Quote Originally Posted by straycat View Post


    well that could be me crying cos we haven't danced in ages, hope you are well and happy straycat
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    Re: Dancing pet hates!

    There is a difference surely though in smiling (or grinning), and looking like you'd rather not be there or be dancing with this person.

    At one of my regular venues (albeit a while ago), the teacher had been one of my Taxi pupils. When asked why it wasn't me up on the stage I always replied that he took it (Ceroc), far too seriously.

    Anyway I am not suggesting inane grinning, that too would put me off, but there is nothing wrong with a smile and indicating to your partner that you are enjoying the dance.

    If people don't like smiling they should take up Salsa.
    Last edited by Prian; 29th-October-2010 at 02:04 AM. Reason: additional

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