Do drinking and dancing mix?

**Baruch** · 3rd-August-2005, 02:01 AM

What are people's views on drinking (alcohol, that is) during a class or freestyle night? Personally, although I like a drink now and then, I never touch anything alcoholic on a dance night because my dancing suffers. What do others think?

Buttons · 3rd-August-2005, 08:21 AM

I used to like a glass or two of wine before going dancing when I was a begginer. I soon found out that dancing and drinking increased the speed of my dehydration. I either spun or the room did. I was never able to catch up with the room so stopped drinking. Now I can't drink, half a glass of wine would floor me.

Simon r · 3rd-August-2005, 08:51 AM

step in Cruella........

Anna · 3rd-August-2005, 09:18 AM

I used to be teetotal and turn up my nose at people who dared to drink at danceparties.. but since dancing a lot of Salsa lately up in Auckland (which is mostly at clubs), i have found that it actually does me no harm and i have a much better night if i do have a drink to calm me down a bit before i start dancing (tend to get a little excited ha ha) ..

A good idea of how much is too much is - if you've had too much alcohol to drive, you have DEFINITELY had too much to dance.

(and please excuse my age, NZ is an immoral country and i look a lot older than i am

)

**SilverFox** · 3rd-August-2005, 09:22 AM

This subject has recently been covered.

See here .

MartinHarper · 3rd-August-2005, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Anna

If you've had too much alcohol to drive, you have DEFINITELY had too much to dance.

I'd put it the other way round. If I crash on the dancefloor, I'm unlikely to kill anyone.

LMC · 3rd-August-2005, 10:20 AM

I only drink very very occasionally - and never when dancing.

This is most unreasonable of me (and dead hypocritical considering I was still a smoker when I first started dancing). But unfortunately, dancing with someone who smells of alcohol is really offputting to me - particularly beer. And mints/breath freshener don't always fix it.

**Rachel** · 3rd-August-2005, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Anna

... A good idea of how much is too much is - if you've had too much alcohol to drive, you have DEFINITELY had too much to dance. ...

Um ... why? Sorry if that sounds provocative but, seriously, why?

I always drink at a dance night and would never drive home afterwards (that's what a boyfriend's for, no?). But surely, as long as I can keep my own balance (mostly!) and not be in danger of injuring someone, does it really make a difference if I drink or not?

I don't blame anyone who dislikes dancing with a partner who's had a drink - that's fine, it's all personal choice - but they're all at liberty not to ask me to dance.

Rachel

**Rachel** · 3rd-August-2005, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKid

... dancing with someone who smells of alcohol is really offputting to me - particularly beer. And mints/breath freshener don't always fix it.

Ah yes, that's a good point, I suppose. I do always have mints after drinking wine, but am probably unaware how effective they are. Though I still say that no-one has to ask me to dance...
R.

**Cruella** · 3rd-August-2005, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon r

step in Cruella........

Boy, you do hold a grudge, don't you? It was only the once

and i was forced to drink it.

Simon r · 3rd-August-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cruella

Boy, you do hold a grudge, don't you? It was only the once

and i was forced to drink it.

ohhhh i saw you holding back the bottle shouting NO NO....
Then Paul grabbed you and forced you to drink that entire bottle of Jack D....
it's not a grudge just makes me smile every time i see you

love you baby

**Cruella** · 3rd-August-2005, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon r

ohhhh i saw you holding back the bottle shouting NO NO....
Then Paul grabbed you and forced you to drink that entire bottle of Jack D....
it's not a grudge just makes me smile every time i see you

love you baby

You need to get your facts right!!
Paul was drinking the Jack D!

I was on Southern Comfort.

Simon r · 3rd-August-2005, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruella

You need to get your facts right!!
Paul was drinking the Jack D!

I was on Southern Comfort.

sorry of course southern comfort is non alcoholic my mistake

**stewart38** · 3rd-August-2005, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon r

ohhhh i saw you holding back the bottle shouting NO NO....
Then Paul grabbed you and forced you to drink that entire bottle of Jack D....
it's not a grudge just makes me smile every time i see you

love you baby

Simon has a memory like an Elephant but tons of musicality

Stuart · 3rd-August-2005, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baruch

What are people's views on drinking (alcohol, that is) during a class or freestyle night? Personally, although I like a drink now and then, I never touch anything alcoholic on a dance night because my dancing suffers. What do others think?

Me too

TiggsTours · 4th-August-2005, 04:52 PM

Well, I never drink on a normal dance night, and completely agree about it being horrible dancing with someone who smells of beer (although cigarettes are far worse!) but, I like a drink, and seeing as dancing is the majority of my social life, I do have a drink when I'm on dance holidays / weekenders. When I go to dance, I dance, when I go on holiday, I'm on holiday!

**Rhythm King** · 4th-August-2005, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiggsTours

Well, I never drink on a normal dance night, and completely agree about it being horrible dancing with someone who smells of beer (although cigarettes are far worse!) but, I like a drink, and seeing as dancing is the majority of my social life, I do have a drink when I'm on dance holidays / weekenders. When I go to dance, I dance, when I go on holiday, I'm on holiday!

R-K

frodo · 4th-August-2005, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachel

...But surely, as long as I can keep my own balance (mostly!) and not be in danger of injuring someone, does it really make a difference if I drink or not...

I think its different for the leader and follower.

The leader can choose safe moves according to the way the follower dances, whether a beginner, or slightly worse for wear, whereas if the leader if worse for wear there are many more ways things can go wrong, some of them possible dangerous.

**David Bailey** · 6th-August-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverFox

This subject has recently been covered.

See here .

Oh, but let's revisit it, please - last time was so much fun...

:holds head in hands icon: and more

**Piglet** · 6th-August-2005, 10:50 PM

I usually start off with one alcoholic drink along with a huge glass of water and then stick with the water for the rest of the night.

Did find that my dancing was naff one night that I had 2 drinks though!

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3rd-August-2005, 02:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Baruch Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pontllanfraith, South Wales Posts: 1,896 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 613	Do drinking and dancing mix? What are people's views on drinking (alcohol, that is) during a class or freestyle night? Personally, although I like a drink now and then, I never touch anything alcoholic on a dance night because my dancing suffers. What do others think?

3rd-August-2005, 08:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Buttons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 55 Rep Power: 2 Reputation Total: 37	Re: Do drinking and dancing mix? I used to like a glass or two of wine before going dancing when I was a begginer. I soon found out that dancing and drinking increased the speed of my dehydration. I either spun or the room did. I was never able to catch up with the room so stopped drinking. Now I can't drink, half a glass of wine would floor me.

3rd-August-2005, 08:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Simon r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ascot Posts: 749 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 290	Re: Do drinking and dancing mix? step in Cruella........

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Anna Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Auckland, Down Under Posts: 265 Rep Power: 2 Reputation Total: 134	Re: Do drinking and dancing mix? I used to be teetotal and turn up my nose at people who dared to drink at danceparties.. but since dancing a lot of Salsa lately up in Auckland (which is mostly at clubs), i have found that it actually does me no harm and i have a much better night if i do have a drink to calm me down a bit before i start dancing (tend to get a little excited ha ha) .. A good idea of how much is too much is - if you've had too much alcohol to drive, you have DEFINITELY had too much to dance. (and please excuse my age, NZ is an immoral country and i look a lot older than i am )

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SilverFox Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Balham, SW London Posts: 861 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 1350	Re: Do drinking and dancing mix? This subject has recently been covered. See here .

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LMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the corner Posts: 4,508 Rep Power: 4 Reputation Total: 2319	Re: Do drinking and dancing mix? I only drink very very occasionally - and never when dancing. This is most unreasonable of me (and dead hypocritical considering I was still a smoker when I first started dancing). But unfortunately, dancing with someone who smells of alcohol is really offputting to me - particularly beer. And mints/breath freshener don't always fix it.

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TiggsTours Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Shepherds Bush Posts: 1,790 Rep Power: 0 Reputation Total: 872	Re: Do drinking and dancing mix? Well, I never drink on a normal dance night, and completely agree about it being horrible dancing with someone who smells of beer (although cigarettes are far worse!) but, I like a drink, and seeing as dancing is the majority of my social life, I do have a drink when I'm on dance holidays / weekenders. When I go to dance, I dance, when I go on holiday, I'm on holiday!

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Piglet Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In Puppy Heaven Posts: 5,218 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 857	Re: Do drinking and dancing mix? I usually start off with one alcoholic drink along with a huge glass of water and then stick with the water for the rest of the night. Did find that my dancing was naff one night that I had 2 drinks though!

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