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Originally posted by Chicklet (Or if you want to jump in with both feet I think Dave'll initiate you for a fiver's worth of Scooby Snacks) )
Are you kidding?? It'd take more than a fiver's worth of Scooby Snacks to stop him doing it!
Originally posted by Dreadful Scathe you dont even need to like the person youre dancing with
Have to disagree - I for one can't do this with people I don't like, although I can certainly do it with people to whom I'm not attracted. Or at least I CAN do it but I really feel uncomfortable.
Originally posted by Dreadful Scathe Bill and laura are probably the most obvious examples of passionate dancing and im pretty sure they dont find everyone they dance with attractive
Hmmmm... trouble is, I am getting it with "known entities"! *lol* And we know there's nothing it in - but I still feel a bit shy & awkward. Ho hum. I guess I'm just repressed! (And I worry I'm worrying too much & turning into PeterL )
I think what I'm saying is that I enjoy getting the connection, but I still feel a bit embarrassed at the intimacy. Mind you - the feeling after Chris and I experienced unexpected simultaneous multiple.... errmmm.... spins on Tuesday.....
Originally posted by Graham Have to disagree - I for one can't do this with people I don't like, although I can certainly do it with people to whom I'm not attracted. Or at least I CAN do it but I really feel uncomfortable.
Its all part of the act for some people, but I must admit theres not anyone i really dislike - so i've never really had to test this theory
I only thought of one passionate example from each sex, but of course you're special Graham, all people who use cartoon characters for avatars are extremely trustworthy , enigmatic, creative and talented .
"defiantly a pork soared" -fletch DS is talking as much sense as most people I've heard - batnurse "This is a discussion forum, not some sort of hippy poetry-reading commune" - TAFKADJ
I have to admit that I'm a tad shy too :sorry 1st night nerves were not helped when I realised that I'd have to give up my partner for the beginning stages of the class. At times I was being so self conscious I could barely concentrate on the moves I was attempting.
Sat out most of the night watching some of the more experienced dancers and I honestly can't see myself ever getting that slick or laid back.
I couldn't eben inject passion into my dancing when I was dancing with my own partner.. I don't stand a chance with someone I don't know! I'll learn the moves and memorise a few dances but I think that getting as natural as some of the other dancers may not prove so easy!
Originally posted by Lou The thing is, with this "connection" and "passion" malarky, is that when it happens I'm starting to get quite embarrassed & a teensy bit guilty :sorry And I feel myself turning red & going all shy.
Does anyone else feel this way? Or will I just have to force myself to enjoy it?
I force myself to enjoy it and save my embarrassment/apologies until after the music stops. After a while you don't need to force yourself. But those magic moments don't come very often for me - and I think the music is a big part of it. The kind of music that makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up is important, the magical connection comes when I can tell the music is affecting my partner in the same way. Two songs that spring to mind are Don't Cry for me Argentina and the theme to Titanic which both have a beaty but still emotional version.
One of my dancing friends, who is single, says that you can tell from the way you dance together if you're going to be good together in a more intimate way (is this too subtle?). But he also says that once you have had your intimate moment you can't quite recapture that same magic on the dance floor. So maybe you need to be strangers/not lovers for that intimate connection to happen on the dance floor. So girls, I would sleep with you but I don't want to spoil how we dance together...
Originally posted by Beowulf1970 I have to admit that I'm a tad shy too :sorry 1st night nerves were not helped when I realised that I'd have to give up my partner for the beginning stages of the class. At times I was being so self conscious I could barely concentrate on the moves I was attempting.
Yeah i hated that bit also the first night, you just see your partner at the other side of the class, and think what a bugger i came here to dance with him/her.
but then you find you actually get much better dancing with a variety of people,
but back to the passion thing i still dont agree you can put passion into a dance with just anyone..!!!
Originally posted by xSalsa_Angelx but back to the passion thing i still dont agree you can put passion into a dance with just anyone..!!!
unless anyone wants to prove me wrong tonight?
I want to prove you wrong tonight. But unfortunately I will be at my daughters Speech Day in Worthing until 9pm and wouldn't make it to Aberdeen until after the night was over. I expect this was a one off offer, never to be repeated. This is the story of my life, it's always "If only you'd asked me yesterday".
Originally posted by Andy McGregor I want to prove you wrong tonight. But unfortunately I will be at my daughters Speech Day in Worthing until 9pm and wouldn't make it to Aberdeen until after the night was over. I expect this was a one off offer, never to be repeated. This is the story of my life, it's always "If only you'd asked me yesterday".
Well thanks Andy, Anytime you can make it to Aberdeen class on a thursday night i will take you up on that offer then..!!
1) Pick someone with whom you dance well. (phew, that takes me out the loop.)
2) Sleep with them. (on the clear understanding that you are researching on behalf of your fellow cerocers, and for NO other reason.)
3) Dance with them again next week.
4) Get back to us ASAP with the results.....
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can
and the wisdom to know the difference. www.readitandweep.net Risk more than others think safe; dream more than others think practical;
care more than others think wise; desire more than others think possible..
... then the Universe is yours.
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can
and the wisdom to know the difference. www.readitandweep.net Risk more than others think safe; dream more than others think practical;
care more than others think wise; desire more than others think possible..
... then the Universe is yours.
Originally posted by xSalsa_Angelx
Well thanks Andy, Anytime you can make it to Aberdeen class on a thursday night i will take you up on that offer then..!!
yippee!!!
p.s. No one has said 'yes' before, so I'll be venturing into the unknown. I'll ask the Tramp what I'm supposed to do before I book my flight to Aberdeen. Hopefully there'll be a weekend workshop
I guess, anyone knows that 25 goes into 54 more often than 54 goes into 25!!
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can
and the wisdom to know the difference. www.readitandweep.net Risk more than others think safe; dream more than others think practical;
care more than others think wise; desire more than others think possible..
... then the Universe is yours.
p.s. No one has said 'yes' before, so I'll be venturing into the unknown. I'll ask the Tramp what I'm supposed to do before I book my flight to Aberdeen. Hopefully there'll be a weekend workshop
Originally posted by Chicklet goodness gracious Bill we've all been giving you the benefit of the doubt at MUCH younger that that!!!!
I assumed it was John S!!
So is this the same Bill that has the awe-inspiring ability to tame wild neurotic pussies? (his words, not mine) {mainly }
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can
and the wisdom to know the difference. www.readitandweep.net Risk more than others think safe; dream more than others think practical;
care more than others think wise; desire more than others think possible..
... then the Universe is yours.
Originally posted by xSalsa_Angelx but still I aint doing what CJ says
This is a very good position to adopt - remember it always!
Incidentally, I think I can hear Bill's indignant spluttering from here! And Chickie better watch out since she's not the youngest person on here either (although she claims to be younger than me )
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Or will I just have to force myself to enjoy it? 
