How Old Style is Your Ballroom?

britjojo · #1 (**permalink**) 03-03-2007, 01:54 AM

For those who still do dance ballroom, do you dance a modernised version, jazzed up to include faster music and jazzier beats, or do you still dance the very traditional, 'Come Dancing' style?

I was only ever taught the real old style stuff, but I am sure that having also done Salsa and other of the faster ballroom dances, I would be able to improvise well for a modernised waltz or other similar. Anyone have any experience of this?

Melizzy · #2 (**permalink**) 03-03-2007, 06:39 PM

Strictly old school. Otherwise it's not really ballroom. And there is something regal about doing it old school.

britjojo · #3 (**permalink**) 03-03-2007, 10:28 PM

You've got a point about it being regal. Especially when you are dressed for the part.

Melizzy · #4 (**permalink**) 03-05-2007, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by britjojo

You've got a point about it being regal. Especially when you are dressed for the part.

That was my ultimate downfall; I can't stand in heels, let alone dance in heels. Oh well. At least I know if I ever have to go to a fancy dance, I can pull it off!

britjojo · #5 (**permalink**) 03-05-2007, 03:34 AM

Its just about the ONLY time I wear heals, high ones anyway. And I seriously PAY for it the following day! My legs just weren't built to take the sort of things I had to wear.