The Ponytail Thing

[Gordon J Pownall]

You know, if you ever show up somewhere so I can dance with you I'll put my hair in bunches especially!
(you will, of course, have to be more specific about the type of bunches you want...)

Well, it is the MiniMasters at The David Lloyd Club, Chigwell this Sunday....I'll be teaching and dancing later.....


www.cerocmetro.com for a map by the way......

[drathzel]

wish I could wear my hair in a bun - tried it once but 3 spins later the 1000 plus pins it went flying and not just my dance partner was in danger

Yeah but by that stage of the night my hair was lovely and damp from dancing so much that it stayed in place!!! not a pleasant thought tho

[Sal]

On most girls a pony tail is fine but depends on the volume of hair. we had a young woman in Aberdeen a few years ago who had thick and long hair. When in a plait it was lethal and when spinning it was advisable to stand well back

When the hair is long and quite fine then it doesn't carry the same weight so is less of a hazard. Have found the same problem as Andy with some women who have long hair which isn't tied back. Can make dancing a bit of a problem.

Is it too late to apologise to all the males that I maimed?!? I had my hair cut nearly a year ago (over a foot removed!) and only one man has commented that he would like to see it back. I think all the females in Aberdeen were quite pleased too, as everyone tended to get hit!

[Gadget]

Is it too late to apologise to all the males that I maimed?!? I had my hair cut nearly a year ago (over a foot removed!) and only one man has commented that he would like to see it back. I think all the females in Aberdeen were quite pleased too, as everyone tended to get hit!

it was just a challenge to duck in time, or dance with eyes closed. And even then, it's only a problem for dancers like you who use 'spotting' - that head whip sure sends hair flying It does mean I lead more rappid or multiple spins than I used to be able to do with you... is tht a good or bad thing?

{Actually it's me who should - I only noticed properly about two weeks later...after having danced with you }

[drathzel]

: or dance with eyes closed.

I have found myself doing that.... although not on purpose.... half the time i can't see where i am going anyway due to dizzyness so why would it be anydifferent i suppose

[Tiggerbabe]

Is it too late to apologise to all the males that I maimed?!?

It was definitely when it was in a plait that I danced at the other side of the room Sal

[Sal]

It was definitely when it was in a plait that I danced at the other side of the room Sal

Weapons of Mass Distruction? I could take out a whole room! Unfortunately now I have had the UN in, I can only hit myself!

[drathzel]

someone was at gu on wed night and was wearing bunches... it made me think of this thread and if they had been on it... if it was you...own up...oh and say hi next week

[Shona]

Do any of the other females (or males, not wanting to be sexist??!) have a problem with their hair being in a ponytail?
I'm 5'9" and often get hit on the head when guys try to spin me. Whether they're being lazy not raising their arms, or I'm not ducking in time is another issue, but I find that my nice ponytail never looks the same after dancing!!! So I always now wear my hair down. Am I the only one??
Shona x.

[Pammy]

I'm 5'9" and often get hit on the head when guys try to spin me.

Snap, so no, you're not. It's ok when it's once in a dance as they "size you up" so to speak, but sometimes it happens repeatedly and by the end of the dance your ponytail's come out as it's been bashed so many times

Guess we need to get leg shortenings Shona

Tall Pamster
x

[Andy McGregor]

Do any of the other females (or males, not wanting to be sexist??!) have a problem with their hair being in a ponytail?
I'm 5'9" and often get hit on the head when guys try to spin me. Whether they're being lazy not raising their arms, or I'm not ducking in time is another issue,

When I first started learning to follow I'd often get bashed on the head - although I'm only 5'7" and short (but perfectly formed) for a guy (but exactly the right height for a male dancer ), I'm tallish for a woman. I worked out that it's up to the follower to be in charge of their headroom. If you're being banged on the head just hold your hand a bit higher in the spins and everything goes much more smoothly.

[Pammy]

short (but perfectly formed) for a guy...

I read that as forged the first time

[Andy McGregor]

I read that as forged the first time

That's because of all the bangs on the head

[latinlover]

When I first started learning to follow I'd often get bashed on the head - although I'm only 5'7" and short (but perfectly formed) for a guy (but exactly the right height for a male dancer ), I'm tallish for a woman. I worked out that it's up to the follower to be in charge of their headroom. If you're being banged on the head just hold your hand a bit higher in the spins and everything goes much more smoothly.

i have recently come to this conclusion too. there are some ladies I dance with and I often hit their head , whether they are tall or short, and with others it never happens
my wife says it's me being lazy but I don't agree
of course, being the charmer I am I always apologise for the mistake

Back on thread though, I just LOVE to be ponytailed!!

[drathzel]

Do any of the other females (or males, not wanting to be sexist??!) have a problem with their hair being in a ponytail?
I'm 5'9" and often get hit on the head when guys try to spin me. Whether they're being lazy not raising their arms, or I'm not ducking in time is another issue, but I find that my nice ponytail never looks the same after dancing!!! So I always now wear my hair down. Am I the only one??
Shona x.

Hey

I am really short and i got hit over the head several times tonight! I think its all about judging the different heights. Especially if the girl he has danced with before was shorted/taller! Am i right? I would like a guys oppinion!

[RobC]

Hey

I am really short and i got hit over the head several times tonight! I think its all about judging the different heights. Especially if the girl he has danced with before was shorted/taller! Am i right? I would like a guys oppinion!

I think this has been mentioned earlier in the thread, but personally, while a lot of it has to do with the guys judging the ladies height correctly, I do think that is also has a small part to do with the ladies maintaining sufficient tension in their arm. If the guy is leading their partner into a spin or turn under the arm (ie. catapult) the lady should still be maintaining contact with their partners hand, not letting their arm go limp and floppy. That way, they are in a better position to ensure that they can take their own hand high enough to clear their head.

[drathzel]

I think this has been mentioned earlier in the thread, but personally, while a lot of it has to do with the guys judging the ladies height correctly, I do think that is also has a small part to do with the ladies maintaining sufficient tension in their arm. If the guy is leading their partner into a spin or turn under the arm (ie. catapult) the lady should still be maintaining contact with their partners hand, not letting their arm go limp and floppy. That way, they are in a better position to ensure that they can take their own hand high enough to clear their head.

I think thats its hard to know if the tension is right while trying to think of the steps and keeping your arm loose! But then again i'm only a newbie! I take that this all comes in time and from a male perspective what can be done to make sure you are not being too wibbly wobbly (great terms but i only had 4 hours sleep!)

[Baruch]

I take that this all comes in time and from a male perspective what can be done to make sure you are not being too wibbly wobbly

I've heard Viagra helps

[Pammy]

That's because of all the bangs on the head

I'll give you bangs on the head. Anyway, there's a post above mine that could do with your knowledgeable wisdom. You are, afterall, master of the subject....

[RobC]

Anyway, there's a post above mine that could do with your knowledgeable wisdom. You are, afterall, master of the subject....

What ? Viagra ?