You could always become a hotshot Minnie....and refuse dances from all but the BEST dancers.......then just stand around and LOOK cool........oh and remember to wear your black & whites, or no one will believe you are a hotshot.....
When the weather (as it is a the moment) is very hot with little wind - dancing becomes almost unbearable (I did say almost) - any tips on keeping cool please and looking good
--ooOoo--
Age is a question of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter
Leroy (Satchel) Paige (1906-1982)
Mickey Mouse's girlfriend, Minnie, made her film debut, along with Mickey, in "Steamboat Willie" on November 18, 1928.
That date is recognized as her official birthday.
You could always become a hotshot Minnie....and refuse dances from all but the BEST dancers.......then just stand around and LOOK cool........oh and remember to wear your black & whites, or no one will believe you are a hotshot.....
Its never as warm here in NI, but its still been pretty warm the past week or so. LL is coming over here to run a workshop next Sat and I was organising the venue - and decided against one with big south facing windows that didn't open - glad I did now! The one I have booked has air conditioning and we might even need it!
There are a few moves that might help
The windmill is the obvious one
But my favourite move on a hot day is sit out in the garden and practice the corkscrew
My sentiments exactly!Originally Posted by philsmove
Originally Posted by Emma
Yup.Originally Posted by philsmove
My serious answer for Minnie? Dance the man's part - it's a lot less effort when it's hot.
I dance both parts too and find that the effort you put in depends on your partner - to lead some women is as easy as waving a fan whereas with others it's like stirring setting concreteOriginally Posted by Lou
If I could lead those lovely women who require a light touch I'd never need a break to cool down
Hi I tend to wear a dress when its hot.
I've got a favourite which is black silk, so it always looks and feels cool, and dampness (theirs or ours) isn't absorbed but evaporates straight off. I have been warned that silk shirts stain under the arms but this one is a halterneck and veteran of many a hot night without a mark.
The skirt is below the knee so I have air circulating up to my waist, the top is cut under my arms in a halter neck so my back is cool. I use body tape (from a haberdasherys) to stick the back of the dress to my skin so even if I'm swooped alll the way into a seducer the material doesn't move an inch and the dress stays in place. Wonderful stuff it is!
The only part where there is material next to my skin is the front of the dress so most of my body has air circulating, so I can stand in front of a fan and cool down.
I found mini skirts were lovely and cool but my legs were really exposed to touch and I wasn't always very comfortable with this.
I must admit though, that I'm avoiding fast numbers, talking more and dancing less and asking people to wait for a slower before I hit the floor!
thanks guys - some good tips there
wots the music to Tain't No Sin (To Dance Around in Your Bones) Big Jiver ? great words
Leading instead of following hmmmmm.. but not as much fun
Not so sure of the 'little black dress' - need to loose a few stone and even more years for that one especially with the short skirts I would NEVER get any dances showing my legs
my favourite must be :-
Originally Posted by philsmove
--ooOoo--
Age is a question of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter
Leroy (Satchel) Paige (1906-1982)
Mickey Mouse's girlfriend, Minnie, made her film debut, along with Mickey, in "Steamboat Willie" on November 18, 1928.
That date is recognized as her official birthday.
The question ... is it EVER acceptable for a man to wear shorts?
Oh, it can be Minnie especially since Adam taught me how to do that seducerOriginally Posted by Minnie M
"If you rebel against high heels, take care to do so in a very smart hat.'' George Bernard Shaw
My grandmother always said that the best way to cool down is to dip your elbows into a sink of cold water. Well, I'm not sure if it really works or not, though I do try it from time to time - what can you lose?Originally Posted by Minnie M
Oh, and those mini camping towels you can get from Millets (and probably elsewhere) are absolutely amazing - just like blotting paper ...
I've also got an incredible coolmax skirt which never ever seems to get hot/ wet.
All the same, I still manage to sweat buckets!
Oh, Diana - I've just discovered that body tape stuff. Isn't it the best invention ever?? The only thing is, I didn't really know what it was called or where to get it - so I started trawling around the internet. I realised that, in some instances, it's called 'tit tape' ... You can imagine what kind of pages came up on my work pc screen after that search!
Rachel
Hi RachelOriginally Posted by Rachel
Oh, Diana - I've just discovered that body tape stuff. Isn't it the best invention ever?? The only thing is, I didn't really know what it was called or where to get it - so I started trawling around the internet. I realised that, in some instances, it's called 'tit tape' ... You can imagine what kind of pages came up on my [I
Its lovely to hear from you, you were at BB for such a short time Next year do come for longer!
Just thought that before people raid the shops for tit tape I should explain the differnence between that and body tape! They both are essentials for dancers!
Tip tape is different to body tape. You use if if you can't get a bra that will strap you up. One side is adhesive to your skin the other side non-adhesive. It works quite well but no better than micropore tape, so I use that if I'm caught short!
Body tape was previously known as toupe tape as gentlemen use it to fix their toupes to their heads. It's double sided sticky tape and is brilliant, one side fixes to material the other to skin and nothing shifts, even if you are melting! I also use it for the front of tops that otherswise would gape when I'm put into leans or drops, there's nothing worse then every thing falling out!
To get body tape you can try a few hairdressers that do gentlemen or ladies wigs (asking for toupe tape) or try a place like Beatties where you would ask for body tape.
One night I was in a hurry and caught short of body tape so used double sided carpet tape instead!
It worked, and didn't take my skin off or leave a rash!
It would be lovely to see you again soon, When are you next at MK?
Love Diana
...so does Andy McG......Originally Posted by Dianas
Gordy
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'Τα δόντια μου είναι μου δικοί - οι γόμμες δεν είναι'
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Sorry folks
I hit return twice!
Last edited by DianaS; 9th-August-2004 at 12:35 PM. Reason: duplicate post
...I wouldn't mind but he makes us look dowdyOriginally Posted by Gordon J Pownall
On the golf course, squash court, tennis court, in the sea, etc. NOT dancing!Originally Posted by Gus
Ottilie Patterson with the Chris Barber band is a super version.. My pre-Ceroc jiving was done to music like this. LAKE LACD30 is one compilation with it on. Some superb blues numbers on there too.Originally Posted by Minnie M
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