Are black and white shoes scary???

[Lory]

Originally Posted by Gus

I'd forgotten about how much I was intimidated by thge B&Ws when I first started. As said they were always the reserve of the advanced dancers.

I can clearly remember watching ladies turn up to lessons and change into their dance shoes, I watched them with envy, as they confidently strolled up to just ANYONE they wanted to and took their place in one of the lines!

I wanted a pair BUT I felt that I wasn't good enough yet and I thought people would think 'oooh look at her, she thinks shes really good now.

I bought a pair, before going on my first weekender because someone warned me, my feet would never survive if I didn't. Gosh, how right they were!

And I've never looked back!

[Andy McGregor]

Originally Posted by Lory

I can clearly remember watching ladies turn up to lessons and change into their dance shoes, I watched them with envy, as they confidently strolled up to just ANYONE they wanted to and took their place in one of the lines!

I wanted a pair BUT I felt that I wasn't good enough yet and I thought people would think 'oooh look at her, she thinks shes really good now.

I bought a pair, before going on my first weekender because someone warned me, my feet would never survive if I didn't. Gosh, how right they were!

And I've never looked back!

I waited over a year to buy my first pair of dance shoes. But, back in those days fewer people wore them, even the experienced dancers. Nowadays I think they should be issued to all beginners. When Sue decided to start dancing I took her out and bought her a pair of shoes before her first lesson - I wanted to increase the chances that she enjoyed it (I'm always thinking about a woman's pleasure )

[Little Monkey]

Originally Posted by Minnie M

Personally I prefer a pair of 'Heavenly' shoes

(check out Tigger Babe's footware not sure but I think there is a thread about them, with photos )

I know, she's got such an amazing collection of dance shoes (and clothes)!! I particularly LOOOOOVE the ones she wore on Friday... Sparkly blue and white St. Andrew's cross!!!
I only have two pairs!!!! At least after I sold my gorgeous silver and black ones to cheeks at the BFG.... That reminds me: OI! Where's my money!!!

Aaaaah, dancing again tonight... My feet have only just recovered!

Little Monkey

[Lynn]

Originally Posted by Lory

I bought a pair, before going on my first weekender because someone warned me, my feet would never survive if I didn't. Gosh, how right they were!

Its a case of looking after your feet (pretty important when you are dancing!). OK, maybe people should wait a few weeks at the start to make sure that dancing is something they really enjoy and are going to stick with it, but its like buying trainers for going to the gym or boots for going hillwalking. (Well, that's for reason for the first pair, then you need to match them with different outfits...)

[Little Monkey]

Originally Posted by Lynn

Its a case of looking after your feet (pretty important when you are dancing!). OK, maybe people should wait a few weeks at the start to make sure that dancing is something they really enjoy and are going to stick with it, but its like buying trainers for going to the gym or boots for going hillwalking. (Well, that's for reason for the first pair, then you need to match them with different outfits...)

Actually, now you mention it; I've got several pairs of mountaineering and rock boots... And just two pairs of dance shoes! Now, how often do I dance...? Twice per week?? And when did I last go hillwalking...? April!!!

I NEED MORE DANCE SHOES!!! Finally got a good excuse to spend more money on dance gear!!

Happy Monkey

PS - now you all have to come and buy my pottery, so I get the money to buy more shoes!!

[cheeks]

At least after I sold my gorgeous silver and black ones to cheeks at the BFG.... That reminds me: OI! Where's my money!!!

Little Monkey[/quote]



Ha ha.....................................

[Gojive]

I wear B&W's. Why?

1) They were half price when I bought them five years ago (as a relative beginner in those days)

2) They were the only ones in stock, in my size, at the dance weekend they were being sold at, and I needed some dance shoes

3) They are so comfortable, that I can dance the all nighters and Rockbottoms/Camber without a single blister

So, regardless of what others think of them, I will continue to wear them!

[drathzel]

Although my dance shoes are not black and white they do have leather bottoms and are great to dance in which is why i bought them! I also managed to wreck two pairs of boots in 4 weeks therefore worth it to invest in a proper pair!

[under par]

Originally Posted by ChrisA

Advanced dancing?

Chris

You'll go far Chris with that sort of intuition.

[under par]

Originally Posted by Andy McGregor

(I'm always thinking about a woman's pleasure )

Andy you don't only think about it!

You go in for the practical experiencing of the pleasure too!

[drathzel]

Originally Posted by under par

Andy you don't only think about it!

You go in for the practical experiencing of the pleasure too!

Sounds good to me!

[Zebra Woman]

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[TheTramp]

Originally Posted by Zebra Woman

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Nice shoes ZW.

To change the perspective a little.

Not long after I first started, I bought my first pair of dances shoes (yes, B&W's). Then my 2nd. Then all of a sudden, I had 8 different pairs.

And now, I dance in my £6 trainers from Tesco. And on anything other than the most sticky floors, find that they do me just fine...

[drathzel]

Originally Posted by Zebra Woman

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WOW!!!

[Allez-Cat]

Nice shoes ZW.

Crumbs. Think I'll stick to crossing pelicans

[Trousers]

The thing I have with Spats (Black n White Brogues) is they just do not go well with the Ceroc uniform.

If you are a swing dancer and if you think about authentic looking 40's-ish clothing for dancing in then Spats look the Dogs and go for it cos you'll look great!

If on the other hand you are wearing Ceroc uniform (ermmm modern casual trousers and black or white T shirt - you ALL know that look) I just dont think it works!

Now I have a pair of black n white dance sneakers that (being a tart I hope highlight my feet should they suddenly go and do somat interesting (which probably never happens)) but they are a casual shoe as I wear casual clobber.

Am I being over sensitive? I dunno maybe yes on that front but Spats bring up images of gangsters and pimps in New York and if you ain't got the Zoot Suit y'surely don't need the shoes.

One will however admit leather soled shoes do seem easier to move over the dance floor and spin in.

[MartinHarper]

So what shoes go well with Ceroc uniform?

[drathzel]

Sancha Dance Trainers ...like mine!!!

[CJ]

Originally Posted by Zebra Woman

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If you think they looked good like that, you should have seen them after I polished them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !