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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Dianas
    there's nothing worse then every thing falling out!
    Says who??

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Rachel
    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? ...
    What definitely does work is to hold your wrists under the cold tap for a few minutes.

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Dianas
    Hi Rachel
    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
    Ooooh, I see - hadn't realised there was a difference!! What a fount of wisdom you are!! I eventually got some from www.feelconfident.co.uk - cost £4.99 for about 36 pre-cut strips, which seemed quite a lot, but it looked to be the cheapest of all the sites, as it was free P&P.

    Carpet tape????!!!!

    **
    Yes - BB waaay too short - have definite plans to do the full week next year, if at all possible.

    We're at MK next on Wednesday - as every week - and Nottingham again tonight.

    See you again soon,
    Rachel

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    Re: Tips for shorts for these hot days

    is it EVER acceptable for a man to wear shorts?
    Yes.

    However, when I do this now I try to make sure I warm down some - on one Sunday in June the temperature had dropped quite rapidly after the class, and I got leg cramp for the next couple of days - not pleasant.

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Gus
    The question ... is it EVER acceptable for a man to wear shorts?
    At dancing? No!!
    (IMHO)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gus
    The question ... is it EVER acceptable for a man to wear shorts?
    What about three quarter length type 'shorts - you know, short longs / long shorts...???

    Surely these are OK aren't they...???


    OK - except if you're wearing black and whites with them........
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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by bigdjiver
    What definitely does work is to hold your wrists under the cold tap for a few minutes.
    Ah, thank you - now I remember - I'd got it wrong! My grandmother didn't say 'dip your elbows' ... she actually said, put your forearms in a sink of cold water, but it must be enough to cover the elbows.
    R.

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Gordon J Pownall
    What about three quarter length type 'shorts - you know, short longs / long shorts...???

    Surely these are OK aren't they...???


    OK - except if you're wearing black and whites with them........
    Ok, they're acceptable!
    R.

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by TheTramp
    Says who??

    Trampy
    Okay Trampy, I'll dance with you without tape, if you'll dance with me your best and favouritist number...
    but you're my only exception!
    Deal?
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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Dianas
    Okay Trampy, I'll dance with you without tape, if you'll dance with me your best and favouritist number...
    but you're my only exception!
    Deal?
    How could a man refuse??

    And if you need a hand getting it off....

    Trampy

    PS. Note to self, before posting this, consider carefully (around people like Andy, CJ, Bardsey and Chicklet) the consequences. And then just post it anyhow...

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Gordon J Pownall
    What about three quarter length type 'shorts - you know, short longs / long shorts...???
    On my boat these are called 'Smees'. Named after Captain Hook's assistant, Smee, who always wears them.


    Quote Originally Posted by Gordon J Pownall
    Surely these are OK aren't they...???
    The might be OK but, WHY?

    There's a whole sock/no sock question which some guys can't answer and they make you legs look short.

    If you're going to wear Smees, why not wear trousers?

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Andy McGregor
    The might be OK but, WHY?

    There's a whole sock/no sock question which some guys can't answer and they make you legs look short.

    If you're going to wear Smees, why not wear trousers?


    Trampy

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    There's a whole sock/no sock question which some guys can't answer
    So what's the answer?

    If you're going to wear Smees, why not wear trousers?
    Crop trousers are more comfortable when dancing on hot days. That's my tip.

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by TheTramp

    And if you need a hand getting it off....

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Gordon J Pownall
    What about three quarter length type 'shorts - you know, short longs / long shorts...???

    Surely these are OK aren't they...???
    yes - along as your socks are clean

    used to think that nothing other than long pants was acceptable - however here in Perth (Australia) - summer temps are often mid 30 celsius so consessions had to be made to save the poor boys from heat stroke

    having long hair I find that tying it can really help to keep cool - or a cool cloth to the back of your neck

    skirts of any length are also great - as you spin lots of lovely cool air!!

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Dianas
    Swooon!
    Oi!
    You and me's gonna have to go outside soon - you're muscling in on my turf here...

    Looks like everyone's defecting to Dianas

    Hmmm, maybe I'll have to find a new way to get them interested - any ideas anyone...?

    Maybe my tip for the hot weather should be to wear as little as possible?

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Yliander
    consessions had to be made to save the poor boys from heat stroke

    having long hair I find that tying it
    That jump between men's shorts and tying long hair back was too fast for me. I had visions of very hairy legs that had to be tied in platts or something

    After many years of persuasion, I eventually dropped the shorts, as kilts are not the done thing in these parts, the next best thing is very lightweight trousers, hence my very fine cotton batik walking trousers, or "pyjamas" as some like to think of them.

    And a tip for the guys if you have to have a break, make sure you go and chat with a lady who is equipped with a large fan, you'll have a hot and bothered expression, and she will usually oblige

    Greg

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Sparkles
    Maybe my tip for the hot weather should be to wear as little as possible?
    And can you explain how that is supposed to keep ME cool?

    Greg

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Sheepman
    the next best thing is very lightweight trousers, hence my very fine cotton batik walking trousers, or "pyjamas" as some like to think of them.
    I use martial arts trousers. Which are light cotton, and baggy enough. And the best thing is, they cost about £10....!

    Trampy

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    Re: Tips for Dancing for these hot days

    Quote Originally Posted by Sheepman
    And can you explain how that is supposed to keep ME cool?

    Greg


    I tried to rep you for this, but apparently I have to spread it around a bit first Sorry. Have a flower anyway
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