Why no ceroc in Wales ?

[Dazzle]

Often wondered why there isn't any ceroc yet in Wales.

I am involved in an independent in Wrexham. We did have a venue in Prestatyn, but it wasn't successful . The problem we encountered was that there just aren't the venues first of all. When you get them they are fully booked for the summer season.

Secondly, the concentration of people just isn't there except in the major conurbations like Cardiff, Swansea, etc. It is all well and good having a venue, but if the numbers aren't there, then it just won't work. Wales is very much like this. Also a problem with Welsh male macho image and rugby or something?

Now if we wanted sheep to come along, we would have to limit numbers!

[Andy McGregor]

I am involved in an independent in Wrexham. We did have a venue in Prestatyn, but it wasn't successful . The problem we encountered was that there just aren't the venues first of all.

I know a nice hall in Mold. Hmmm, Mold Ceroc, has a certain ring: how about Hope? Or how about Caegwrle? Or even Cwm? Maybe nobody wanted to open a club because the names sounded so silly Cwm Ceroc

Bangor Ceroc? Only when it's busy

[Gordon J Pownall]

Maybe nobody wanted to open a club because the names sounded so silly...Cwm Ceroc

Cwm (pronounced cum... ) actually fits in nicely with the Welsh accent when spoken...

"..come Ceroc here you see...it's luvli...."

[Andy McGregor]

Cwm (pronounced cum... ) actually fits in nicely with the Welsh accent when spoken...

I think the pronounciation is closer to 'coom' - as in coom dancing!

[ChrisA]

I think the pronounciation is closer to 'coom' - as in coom dancing!

And this from a man who spells like that...

[Andy McGregor]

And this from a man who smells like that...

Just going for the spelling prise

[bigdjiver]

... the concentration of people just isn't there except in the major conurbations like Cardiff, Swansea, etc. It is all well and good having a venue, but if the numbers aren't there, then it just won't work. ..

Bedford is not a very large town, but supports 5 venues a week, (4 MJ and one swing) all growing, and, of course, the occasional superb freestyle at the Corn Exchange. Large towns and cities are not the prime targets for MJ, yet.
Going in "cold", anywhere, is going to be difficult. A venue with mostly beginners straggling in and out will likely fail. I wonder if perhaps some evening classes in the "Basics of modern Latin partner dance" or some such catch'em title might be a good launchpad. E.G. this is the philosophy behind XXXX, this is music, this the basic foot work, this is how it is incorporated into modern jive, the modern Latin(ish) partner dance ...

Bedford is a rugby town too - MJ, so simple Chris and Martin (come dancing) can do it ...

[Gordon J Pownall]

Bedford is not a very large town, but supports 5 venues a week, (4 MJ and one swing) all growing, and, of course, the occasional superb freestyle at the Corn Exchange. Large towns and cities are not the prime targets for MJ, yet.

Bedford in Wales...????



Andi....gud luk wiv ther prise. I howpe yoo wyn iit

Yur mayt,

Godron

[stewart38]

So in summary the answer is

Too many sheep

Too few people

Apart from the deep south which has jive which is tough if you live up in north wales but you do have lots of coast line and a holyhead to keep you busy

[Gus]

So in summary the answer is

Too many sheep

Too few people

So what is the difference between Scotland and Wales?? Both places far away from London, mostly barren wastleands and mountains, people that 'talk funny', 'interesting' traditional dress and no decent football teams ..... ( )

[Gordon J Pownall]

So what is the difference between Scotland and Wales?? Both places far away from London, mostly barren wastleands and mountains, people that 'talk funny', 'interesting' traditional dress and no decent football teams ..... ( )

Not dissimilar to the Lake District then.....

[under par]

Not dissimilar to the Lake District then.....

or Iceland for that matter!!!

[Gus]

or Iceland for that matter!!!

Sorry ... Iceland has actualy got some good footballers .... and for some biazzare reason a stack of them seem to play for Stoke City

[under par]

Sorry ... Iceland has actualy got some good footballers .... and for some biazzare reason a stack of them seem to play for Stoke City

Also has nice car parks , easy wheelchair access and do a lot of McCain oven chips and Birds Eye peas.....

[Gordon J Pownall]

Also has nice car parks , easy wheelchair access and do a lot of McCain oven chips and Birds Eye peas.....

Stoke or Iceland...????

[philsmove]

So what is the difference between Scotland and Wales??

So you are not a whiskey drinker?