The role of a Taxi dancer

[dee]

Quote me if i'm wrong and all that, but i thought all the taxi dancers T-shirts were all round necks?

s for the nails, i do tend to keep mine short as i have danced with lots of men that dig their's in and i know how it feels

[Rhythm King]

Further to Chris A's post when I was a taxi, I have commented to ladies about dangerous items, such as those sharp curved dagger-like hair grips, having been injured by them in the past. I made a point of doing so as politely as possible and the ladies in question, said in return that they wouldn't have thought of it themselves and seemed grateful for the advice. We also had a policy of taxis of the same sex dropping polite, but increasingly less subtle, hints to inveterate stinkers.

[CeeCee]

Originally posted by Rhythm King
I have commented to ladies about dangerous items, such as those sharp curved dagger-like hair grips, having been injured by them in the past…

Originally posted by TiggsTours
I know of someone who had to have stitches from a dangerous charm bracelet, complete with anchor!

Sounds painful.

It reminds me of a few months ago when I danced with a lady in a beginners’ class. At the end of her spin my forearm was scratched by her bunch of car and house keys, which were hanging from her wrist. I was surprised how much they hurt, ouch.

There was no persuading her to put them elsewhere because she was worried about their safety.

[bigdjiver]

It is generally advisable not to make personal adverse comments. (Mea culpa) It is better to have such things discussed as general comments by the teacher to the class, or in the review class. We had such an instance in my local venue, when the venue manager prompted to issue a hygiene warning, obviously following a report or personal experience. Other ways to tackle the problem are to personalise it to yourself - "Sorry, did I hurt you with my nails?" "Sorry if my breathe smell of mouthwash." or to praise others "I love dancing with her, she always smells like springtime.".

[bigdjiver]

The only time I always give immediate negative feedback is for reasons of safety.

I have just been reading about a Ceroc Taxi Dancer allegedly stopping a dance with a lady to deliver unspecified criticism. It has not gone down too well, as might be expected, but particularly so as she teaches for that organisation. If there are any Taxi dancers that "resemble that remark" I suggest that they consult their forum, if they have not already done so.

[El Salsero Gringo]

... a smattering of 'pervs' everywhere...

Not that I'm trying to hijack this ever-so-worthy thread or anything, but is that the correct collective noun? (A smattering of pervs ... a smattering of pervs ...)

[David Bailey]

Not that I'm trying to hijack this ever-so-worthy thread or anything, but is that the correct collective noun? (A smattering of pervs ... a smattering of pervs ...)

A splattering of pervs?

[El Salsero Gringo]

A splattering of pervs?

The best I can come up with is "a grope of pervs".

[David Bailey]

The best I can come up with is "a grope of pervs".

A Pride of Loins?

[CeeCee]

Originally posted by DavidJames
A splattering of pervs?

Originally posted by El Salsero Gringo
"a grope of pervs".

Ah the amusing subject of nouns of assemblage, I’m sure both of your suggestions are worthy of common usage.

I mean, whoever came up with ‘a murder of crows’ ‘a pontification of priests’ or ‘a drunkenship of cobblers’?

[Rhythm King]

Ah the amusing subject of nouns of assemblage, I’m sure both of your suggestions are worthy of common usage.

I mean, whoever came up with ‘a murder of crows’ ‘a pontification of priests’ or ‘a drunkenship of cobblers’?

I quite like "a mob of meerkats", which was invoked in a tv documentary earlier in the week.

[Stuart M]

I'm relieved that no-one has yet floated the idea of 'a rank of taxi dancers', given the thread's original subject...




D'oh!

[Rhythm King]

I'm relieved that no-one has yet floated the idea of 'a rank of taxi dancers', given the thread's original subject...




D'oh!

One would hope that taxi dancers would pay sufficient attention to their personal hygiene so as not to be rank!

[Whitebeard]

A splattering of pervs?

A rummage of pervs?

[El Salsero Gringo]

A rummage of pervs?

I think you'll find it's actually a 'rummage of foxes' - particularly the silver ones.

[WittyBird]

I think you'll find it's actually a 'rummage of foxes' - particularly the silver ones.

[Whitebeard]

I think you'll find it's actually a 'rummage of foxes' - particularly the silver ones.

I defer to superior knowledge. My local experience has not included observation of the oh so snakilly slippery silverfox.

[stewart38]

I'm not surprised she didn't go back.
I just hope you can persuade her to pluck up the courage to try again, another time perhaps another venue so that she can get on with learning to dance and having some fun.



Nope!

Spoke to her last night (face to face so too speak)

She also said her male friend of 3 yrs was told what he was doing was wrong

I have to believe her and I think i know the lady Taxi dancer in question , i just hope all joking aside its not a major issue across UK

I joked with her ,was she asked to cut her hair ,she said no , thank god for that

she did say the Taxi dancer in question was very plain but not sure if thats relevant (she certainly is not !)

[CeeCee]

originally posted by DavidJames
A Pride of Loins?

Brilliant!

originally posted by Stewart M
'a rank of taxi dancers',

this is great, surprised we don’t already use it

originally posted by Whitebeard
A rummage of pervs?

Perfect!

originally posted by El Salsero Gringo
I think you'll find it's actually a 'rummage of foxes' - particularly the silver ones.

Oh well done!

Just more examples of why I registered on the Forum, the humour and sharp wit just crack me up. Thanks to so many of you for making me laugh.

[Lee]

Anyway, back to the original topic, I've changed my mind.

I don't think the taxi should ever cromment on any aspect of someone's dress or appearance, including nail size, heels, etc.

I do still think it's just about permissible to (if done correctly) to emphasize various aspects of dance etiquette based on particular clothing - for example:
- It's very important to have a loose hand-hold (for long nails)
- Don't step on anyone's feet (if wearing stilettoes)

But that's all.

Yer, back to the original topic.

I agree, you can use you experience as a dancer to advise new people, but i'd be surprised if 'Ceroc Management' would be happy learning people were not returning because of an over eager taxi offering advice.

Do taxis get any formal training, or just sent a word document with instructions?

If there is ever an issue with understanding the role of a taxi dancer just ask them to show you a copy of their 'job descripion summary'.

On the flips side though, I ice skate quite alot, and you are told you can not wear hats on the ice nor tie coats of jumpers etc round your waist for safety reasons (not sure whats unsafe about the hats though).

So maybe ceroc (if they think it could injure people) could advise people about wearing rings etc, but not about showing too much cleavage. I doubt it was done ill natured though.

Lee