[Rougeforever]

Originally posted by ChrisA
But if you have already enjoyed it at all, I would bet that you will continue to enjoy it - more - as you push through the tough times at the beginning.

You know ? That's a really good point.

I forgot how much I enjoyed it week 2. I wrote:

Before I start, I should tell you that one of the taxi dancers at Solihull looks like Ali Campbell from UB40. In fact the only reason I know he's not Ali is that people call him a different name.

I danced with Ali last week. As Frank Spencer would say "I had a bit of trouble". It's because I'm a project manager. I blame it all on that. Have you ANY idea how difficult it is for me to let a man lead me ? Have you ? Clearly not. I *always* lead. It's my job, and it's in my nature. I am a leader, not a follower. He almost punched me a few times last week for trying to lead.

I was slightly worried (when not having practised at all in the week) I got to dance with him again tonight. He only had to tell me off once. He remembered me, and how traumatic the whole thing was for me last week. He complimented me on how much better I was this week. Bless him. Gotta love Ali. It's not going to make me listen to UB40 though....that would be too, too much.

So then, my second Ceroc.

It was sooooooooooooo much easier than last week. Everything was different. To be perfectly honest I really didn't fancy going because I was so worried about being asked to dance again. All the enthusiasm I had at the end of the class had vanished, and had been replaced by dread.

I went though, because, although I didn't believe it actually would, it's supposed to get easier.

Guess what ? It *was* easier ! We did the arm jive, the manspin, the comb and finished up with the rather unpleasant first move. The arm jive is very easy and isn't really dancing (unless you actually make the effort and dance), the manspin actually has the man doing some work for a change, the comb we remembered from last week, which only left the first move.

I really couldn't get it. It made the catapult look easy. Luckily a lovely man who asked me to dance last week asked me again, and went through the move with me during freestyle. He explained it in terms of opening and closing a door, and I got it. Just.

The beginners workshop was nice. I had so much more confidence - and the taxis (including Ali) were lovely. I love all taxi dancers now. We went through the moves, but actually, with the exception of the first move, I had got them all down already.

Anyway, then to freestyle. I danced with the instructing taxi to a fast song. Phew. Nasty. I only like the slower numbers at the moment. He was good though, and we had a nice dance. I needed a sit down and a glass of water afterwards - it gave me a stitch !

I danced with the lady taxi dancer's dance partner (a lovely brummie who led in a very positive way) and had great fun. I danced with Mike, Matt's colleague, and he taught me the octupus. I also danced with Matt. The whole point of going to dancing is so we can dance together, but at the moment I prefer to dance with others.
It wasn't too bad. He's shaping up to be a good dancer !

I got quite out of breath, as I'm not too fit at the moment (compared to how fit I have been), but I think I'll get a little fitter every week.

It was a great night. The people are so friendly, and everytime you do a move correctly you get more confidence. I even managed to put a few wiggles in of my own during one routine ! (They were noted and appreciated by my partner at the time... I was thrilled !)

We picked up a leaflet for a CerocShop on Sunday 14th March. I think we'll give it a go !

We also picked up a leaflet for a freestyle Saturday night at our local venue in Sat 21st February.
We even showed our Ceroc cards at the door tonight. We're properly cult members now.