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Hi Betty (excuse selective quotation for space!) - ah right, thanks. No offence meant - I just saw the post on FB via swing patrol so thought you might be one of those dancers! The ball and jazz troupe sound great fun, glad you had a good time
![]() I'm interested in insoles too, physio has recommended them - although I think for a rather different reason from yours, ie mine are for arch support. The ones I use are Sorbothane Pro and they are great for slipping inside heavier shoes. I wear them inside my workout trainers and all my winter shoes, but haven't found any that work with dance shoes yet (I wear Keds). Cost also a limiting factor for me in terms of looking into custom options! And I'm ashamed to say I didn't entirely give up wearing flats/sandals over the summer as the physio recommended ![]() Look forward to hearing if you find some good dance specific solutions... ![]() I think we have similar but opposite problems - I've just ordered two pairs of these (the high arch version, one pair of running specific, one pair of the gym/active specific, so will report back. If they seem effective I'll probably buy a cycling specific pair too. I love the look of Keds but I've never found a pair as flexible as I like. A couple of years back Clark's did a lightweight flexible brogue that I bought in multiple colours and had sueded at Timpsons. More recently I've been wearing Toms and a pair of the blingiest silver lace ups from Primark you can imagine, that after a couple of wears go as smooth as ice on the soles. I've been wearing a non orthotic insole in those but I had far less knee trouble when I was wearing the Clark's shoes, so maybe I need to turn up another pair on eBay or something! |
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Henry, I can't risk accidentally seeing it (but I know Swing Patrol posted on YouTube)
http://youtu.be/wHgnHrwak4M?t=3m Well done Betty. Fame. Here's more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn6HCYtY0N0 |
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No offence taken, I probably am one of the dancers in the post you saw (red hair, green dress)
![]() I think we have similar but opposite problems - I've just ordered two pairs of these (the high arch version, one pair of running specific, one pair of the gym/active specific, so will report back. If they seem effective I'll probably buy a cycling specific pair too. I love the look of Keds but I've never found a pair as flexible as I like. A couple of years back Clark's did a lightweight flexible brogue that I bought in multiple colours and had sueded at Timpsons. More recently I've been wearing Toms and a pair of the blingiest silver lace ups from Primark you can imagine, that after a couple of wears go as smooth as ice on the soles. I've been wearing a non orthotic insole in those but I had far less knee trouble when I was wearing the Clark's shoes, so maybe I need to turn up another pair on eBay or something! Great tip re the Timpsons sueding (excellent verb too) - thanks. Yes, I've seen people wear Toms and similar, they look so comfy but make my feet hurt from the lack of support... Couldn't see the name of the ones you're buying so will look forward to your review, and best of luck searching for more of your Clark's ones. Shoe shopping has never been a fun pastime for me as i have funny shaped feet, but I don't think anything will ever come close to the drudgery of buying new pointe shoes felt like it went on for days, and that was before you got to breaking them in, darning the toes and then the pain from actually dancing in them! Thankful I didn't do that for too many years... Poor Darcey
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Nobody look. Here it is
http://youtu.be/wHgnHrwak4M?t=3m Well done Betty. Fame. Here's more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn6HCYtY0N0 |
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Ooh yes, it was you, congrats!
Great tip re the Timpsons sueding (excellent verb too) - thanks. Yes, I've seen people wear Toms and similar, they look so comfy but make my feet hurt from the lack of support... Couldn't see the name of the ones you're buying so will look forward to your review, and best of luck searching for more of your Clark's ones. Shoe shopping has never been a fun pastime for me as i have funny shaped feet, but I don't think anything will ever come close to the drudgery of buying new pointe shoes felt like it went on for days, and that was before you got to breaking them in, darning the toes and then the pain from actually dancing in them! Thankful I didn't do that for too many years... Poor Darcey ![]() |
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Thanks both! It's ok, AT, I am not planning to inflict myself on a performance audience or a competition judging panel any time soon
![]() Sad to hear Darcey say today on ITT that she won't be doing another Strictly dance as "the body doesn't want to any more"... I loved seeing her and Ian dancing together, especially their jive: http://youtu.be/1P-8OOgtZAI I seem to recall particularly enjoying the rehearsal footage, and Ian commenting that all the men and especially Anton were extremely jealous! |
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Found this
Dancing the Boogie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI99IrAAhP0 Amazing dancers and piano. |
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Found this
Dancing the Boogie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI99IrAAhP0 Amazing dancers and piano. |
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Here's a dance question.
Do you think the pros could handle this? I think they might be able to. It's new and a nice tune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9EWeqo0KfM |
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Here's a dance question.
Do you think the pros could handle this? I think they might be able to. It's new and a nice tune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9EWeqo0KfM But when it changes up it goes a bit Studio 54 for me. So I am tempted to say Latin Hustle.
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Each round of a ballroom competition will consist of all 5 standard dances (occasionally VW will be left until semi- and final rounds), and traditionally all competitive ballroom dances require black tail suit; white shirt; white cummerbund and black bow tie ..... a "proper" bow tie that is, not a pre-tied 'pretend' one! It isn't a case of black tie for one dance, white for another. Navy, grey and brown tail suits are acceptable, but are less often seen.
All tail suits are custom made to fit the dancer by specialist tailors; they are a totally different fit and design to those you can buy off the peg or have made for weddings, etc. It is also acceptable for lounge suits to be worn instead of tails. But again these are custom made to be proper fit for ballroom. |
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Its nice track Doghouse. I am not sure what I would dance to it though. The first slow bit would be OK for AT, I can visualise some nice slow steps and shapes, although it isn't setting my dance pulse racing. So possible rather than suitable I guess.
But when it changes up it goes a bit Studio 54 for me. So I am tempted to say Latin Hustle. ![]() I've downloaded the long version as an mp3. as I really like it. |
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BIB: Oh my golly gosh : I can't believe I typed Black Tie! It should of course have been WHITE always a white bow tie! Sorry!
I was beginning to have a snigger about the dress sense of you Ballroom folk.
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I have only just heard of (Brazilian) Forró as it is on a different night in a place I go to for Tango.
Looks pretty good fun. I'll have to have a go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vytovQq99Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c33sqgUUJKg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-jG44Ct0ng I love the music - Quarteto Olinda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lhif7IMXHA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forr%C3%B3 |
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Ah good. Never wear a Black Tie with Tails. Always White Tie with dark tails - or normal ties for Morning Grey Tails.
I was beginning to have a snigger about the dress sense of you Ballroom folk. ![]() |
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No - no 'normal' ties, they look ridiculous with tails of any colour. Normal ties with lounge suits only.
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The cut of the jacket is totally different for a start, but apart from that they are all wearing waistcoats, which team perfectly well with ties. Ballroom dancers do not wear waistcoats, they wear white cummerbunds, which look totally daft with normal ties. The overall look is entirely different. |
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Yes, all very fine and dandy, but they are not wearing ballroom tail suits!
The cut of the jacket is totally different for a start, but apart from that they are all wearing waistcoats, which team perfectly well with ties. Ballroom dancers do not wear waistcoats, they wear white cummerbunds, which look totally daft with normal ties. The overall look is entirely different. ![]() I'll have to wear it regularly.
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I have watched the above link over and over again. I love the way he is leading the dance and she is making most of the movements. What a contrast with SCD where the pro, male or female does the leading and most of the dancing.I sent it to a friend who I have been dancing salsa for 25 years or so with "I'll have to start dancing Forró do Brasil". She replied: "I think so. and then you will have to teach me! I love the dance. After all the main function of man is to make women look good." I'll go along with that.
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I wore a (full) leather waistcoat at Argentine Tango on Tuesday. I was reliably informed by followers that in (very) close embrace, the waistcoat generated the targeted effect and was appreciated.
![]() I'll have to wear it regularly. ![]() The more you talk about AT the more I think I must find time to get some lessons. |
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hey Kaycee my apologies if you are not old enough but did you ever see Keith and Judy Clifton dem?
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Full leather waistcoat over black shirt? A great look for AT!
The more you talk about AT the more I think I must find time to get some lessons. Tan waistcoat with blue button down Oxford shirt and blue cords (it is getting cold) If you want to take up AT it isn't easy. Prepare for the long haul. But bliss when it begins to click. |
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hey Kaycee my apologies if you are not old enough but did you ever see Keith and Judy Clifton dem?
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Regrettably, no I didn't. Have met them though, but not seen them dance.
oh shame, dad and my brother reminded me a routine they did for duel of the giants (or similar comp) where Keith was a toy soldier (dressed like the guards at buck house) and judy wound him up to dance and dad smiling said I know where Jo got her inspiration for the fester routine
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oh shame, dad and my brother reminded me a routine they did for duel of the giants (or similar comp) where Keith was a toy soldier (dressed like the guards at buck house) and judy wound him up to dance and dad smiling said I know where Jo got her inspiration for the fester routine
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felt like it went on for days, and that was before you got to breaking them in, darning the toes and then the pain from actually dancing in them! Thankful I didn't do that for too many years... Poor Darcey