Member Introductions -- Index

[pygmalion]

Hello, new DF members. If you're like many, you would like to get to know a little about the people you're posting with. Here are some threads, old and new, that I hope will help you do just that. Have fun.

So I have a few questions (http://www.dance-forums.com/showthread.php?t=570)

How old are you? (http://www.dance-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=569)

When's your birthday (http://www.dance-forums.com/showthread.php?t=1251)

What do you guys do for a living (http://www.dance-forums.com/showthread.php?t=619)

A quick question (http://www.dance-forums.com/showthread.php?t=1718)

Getting to know you (http://www.dance-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=3208)

Getting to know you ... part II (http://www.dance-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=3410)

Getting to know you ... part III (http://www.dance-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=3567)

[pygmalion]

Isn't there another old one called new to the forums, or something like that? I'll have to look for that one, too.

eeek! 565 matches. Does anybody know where "New to the forums" is? I don't want to haveto scroll through every forum to find it.

[Sagitta]

What kind of kid were you in high school? (http://www.dance-forums.com/viewtopic.php?topic=3664)

Geting to know your astrology chart (http://www.dance-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=51996#51996)

[Sagitta]

Another good one...

Posting names (http://www.dance-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=949)

[pygmalion]

Yup. I have to find time to update a bunch of the older index threads. :? 8)

[bjp22tango]

:wink: TRDMF :lol:

[*princess*]

ok hey i only just found this thread, and i just wanted to say hi so hi

my name is Leah and i live in Sydney Australia i am 17 currently doing my HSC and i love dancing if there is anything else that you would like to know dont be afraid to ask

cheers leah :D

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to the Dance Forums Leah! :D

[#1DanceFan]

Hey I'm new here, my name's Briana and I'm 14 years old. I've been dancing for about 8-9 years now, hip hop and jazz being my favourites.

I also love hockey.

Anything else you'd like to know, feel free to ask! I'd like to learn more about you all too.

It's good to be here! :D

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to the DF #1DanceFan! :D Even your initials "D" & "F" prove that you're in the right place! :wink:

[#1DanceFan]

haha, right on. I guess I'll just have to stay here for a while then? :lol:

[Sagitta]

You have no choice. :wink: :) Welcome to df!

[rockingdj]

Hi everyone! I just joined this group after lurking for awhile. I've been ballroom dancing since 1995, primarily doing ECS and hustle since 1997. I DJ'ed ballroom, and swing dances from 1999 to 2003, at a dance studio here in Atlanta called City Lights, which closed in 2003. I look forward to joining in and adding to the discussion!

[pygmalion]

Hi rockingdj!!!! Welcome. :D Glad to hear that, after a long lurking period, you thought we were cool enough to join. :D :banana:

I'd love to get your input on some of the hustle threads. I think they're over in ballroom forum. I hate hustle, at the moment. But I suspect I could really like it, under the right circumstances.

[Sagitta]

Welcome to df rockingdj! :D

[bambi]

Hiya..heres a little bit about me

Name:Bambi
Age:18
Sex:Female
Location:Scotland
Proffesion:unemployed

[Vince A]

Welcome bambi . . . nice to have you with us . . .

[AustinDance]

Hello! I woul like to introduce myself.
My name is Amie
Im 23, graduating in May with a BA in dance
Currently I teach tap, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, pom and cheer at a studio in my college town, but plan to open a studio in my hometown in August.

Glad to be apart of this forum

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to the DF AustinDance/Amie! :D

[pygmalion]

Hi AustinDance. Welcome. :D

Hmm. I seem to remember seeing a thread or two about starting a dance studio. Wonder if I can find it. :?

[Sagitta]

Hello! I woul like to introduce myself.
My name is Amie
Im 23, graduating in May with a BA in dance
Currently I teach tap, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, pom and cheer at a studio in my college town, but plan to open a studio in my hometown in August.

Glad to be apart of this forum

Welcome to df, and we are very glad to have you. :D

[flashdance]

Bit about moi :)

Name:Paul
Age:27 (physically) 5 (mentally)
D.O.B. : 6th March 78.
Sex:Boy
Location:North West of the UK
Proffesion:Computer technician/ISP support
Other useful info : I make nice swiss rolls and fairy cakes/just started lessons in Tap/tends to dance all the time and annoy my folks :oops: :D

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to the DF flashdance/Paul! :D

[Camille]

Hi everybody. i am not exactly "a new member" but i haven't posted much and i intend to become a regular here, so i thought i should introduce myself to you all.

Name:Camille
Age:19
D.O.B. : 31 october 1985.
Sex:female
Location:Cornwall UK

I havent started dancing yet. I have signed up to take dance lessons at a college in September. There are places nearer that i could join straight away if i had a partner, but i don't so i have to wait to go to a place where a partner isn't necessary. I did buy a dance book...I foolishly thought that i could learn to dance from it; it isnt happening :roll: but atleast i can get an idea of what the dances involve.
that is me in my avatar. i apoligise in advance if i cracked anyone's computer screens. :P

[squirrel]

Welcome to DF, Camille!

[Sagitta]

Hi everybody. i am not exactly "a new member" but i haven't posted much and i intend to become a regular here, so i thought i should introduce myself to you all.

Name:Camille
Age:19
D.O.B. : 31 october 1985.
Sex:female
Location:Cornwall UK

I havent started dancing yet. I have signed up to take dance lessons at a college in September. There are places nearer that i could join straight away if i had a partner, but i don't so i have to wait to go to a place where a partner isn't necessary. I did buy a dance book...I foolishly thought that i could learn to dance from it; it isnt happening :roll: but atleast i can get an idea of what the dances involve.
that is me in my avatar. i apoligise in advance if i cracked anyone's computer screens. :P

Welcome camille. I find that videos/DVDs are better tools for learning to dance then books as I can see how the moves are being done.

[Killer_Thriller]

Alrighty, a bit about moi...

My name is Theresa, and I'm a senior in High School. I've been taking dance for 9 years now (not consecutively though) Currently I take Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. We also have been learning some dances such as the Mambo, Cha Cha, Waltz, and Jitterbug. I love to dance. I also love music... I play the electric guitar and I love to sing.... Um... that's about it!

[Pathological Dancer]

Hi everybody. i am not exactly "a new member" but i haven't posted much and i intend to become a regular here, so i thought i should introduce myself to you all.

Name:Camille
Age:19
D.O.B. : 31 october 1985.
Sex:female
Location:Cornwall UK

I havent started dancing yet. I have signed up to take dance lessons at a college in September. There are places nearer that i could join straight away if i had a partner, but i don't so i have to wait to go to a place where a partner isn't necessary. I did buy a dance book...I foolishly thought that i could learn to dance from it; it isnt happening :roll: but atleast i can get an idea of what the dances involve.
that is me in my avatar. i apoligise in advance if i cracked anyone's computer screens. :P

Hi Camille! Welcome to our cozy little corner. Your name and place sounds royal. You are not the Duchess of Cornwall, are you? You'll never be a queen here since we already have one, MamboQueen. Don't worry you'll still get the royal treatment. *lol*

[Mahlisa]

I've been dancing all of my life, and have an online Modern Bellydance Accessory business that I created due to the lack of Bellydance accessories available to performers, students and teachers of this artform.

I don't know how many times I have walked into a dance-specialty shop and could find items for any other dancer, but nothing for us, and it just annoyed me and drove me to the point of creating my own line.

Keep On Dancin',
Mahlisa

[lynn]

Welcome to DF, Mahlisa!!

[Mahlisa]

Welcome to DF, Mahlisa!!
Thanks!

[sonus]

Hello, I'm Kris. I decided to join and share my experiences with others who might be interested in improving the quality of pre-recorded audio used in performance. Now that digital audio has taken the field by storm, it is relatively easy and inexpensive to have "killer" sound on a shoestring budget. I have worked with dance and theater related audio for over a decade, and am happy to discuss related issues with anyone concerned...

[cornutt]

Hello, I'm Kris. I decided to join and share my experiences with others who might be interested in improving the quality of pre-recorded audio used in performance. Now that digital audio has taken the field by storm, it is relatively easy and inexpensive to have "killer" sound on a shoestring budget. I have worked with dance and theater related audio for over a decade, and am happy to discuss related issues with anyone concerned...

Welcome to DF, sonus! I'm a music and recording guy too. Been involved in music making in some form or another since I was about 17. Feel free to start a thread on Dancers Anonymous for any audio-related topics you care to discuss, and I'll be there.

[terremoto]

Hi, I'm relatively new to Dance Forums and I was browsing around at all the postings and found this one so I thought I would introduce myself. I live in portland, Oregon. I spend most of my time salsa dancing, but I also do some East Coast swing. My other hobbies include snowboarding, kiteboarding, and mountainbiking. I'm a total adrenaline junky :p and I joined Dance Forums to get other people's opinions and perspectives on dance!!

[jschaab]

Hi! I just started lurking around here the other day and figured I'd introduce myself here. My name is Jon, I'm 28, live in Dallas, and started ballroom dancing in February of last year. I also dance a little (emphasis on little) Lindy.

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to the DF Jon/jschaab! :D

[terremoto]

Welcome to the DF Jon/jschaab! :D

Welcome to dance forums Jon!

And SD - what? I don't get a welcome - no love from SD? What is this forum coming to :p

[classicalwolfy]

Hey guys...im new here? Lol, yes. I've been dancing for about 8 years, but just started ballroom about 2 or 3 years ago. I love it! haha, this site looks like it has some really experienced people on it...^^

[fascination]

welcome to the forums classicalwolfy

[Sagitta]

Hey guys...im new here? Lol, yes. I've been dancing for about 8 years, but just started ballroom about 2 or 3 years ago. I love it! haha, this site looks like it has some really experienced people on it...^^welcome. :-)

What sort of dance were you doing before you started ballroom.

[DancinAnne]

Hello... I'm new to the forum (as of yesterday) and just found this thread. Thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 42 and began dancing about a year and a half ago. I quickly became addicted and am dedicated to dance as often as possible and learn as much as I can. Anyway, I did some competitions last year, pro ams, couples and jack and jills, and had such a great time. Even came home with a few trophies and $$ too! Planning even more events this year, along with my continuing dance education. I also love social dancing.

In addition to dancing, I am an assistant yoga instructor, but dance kinda took over this hobby. I have my pilots license and I love travel and adventure. I work as a graphic designer and just recently married the most wonderful man and dance partner in the world!

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome tot he DF DancinAnne! :D

[fascination]

yes, welcome

[katq]

Hi, everyone. I'm also a newbie.

[tj]

Welcome to DF, katq!

[ladycrim]

Hi, all!

I've just taken up swing and ballroom dancing a couple of months ago, and I absolutely love it! I started with Lindy Hop lessons, and general Ballroom/Latin followed 3 weeks later. My current goal is to learn each dance to the point where I can competently follow a lead for any of them. (I hate having to sit out!) I've recently started concentrating on Samba and Rumba, and am trying to get the basic Viennese Waltz move down without tangling up my feet.

Medira recommended this forum to me (I wrote the "Green Eggs and Ham" parody in the 'Fun Stuff' folder). Nice to be here!

[SPratt74]

Hi, all!

I've just taken up swing and ballroom dancing a couple of months ago, and I absolutely love it! I started with Lindy Hop lessons, and general Ballroom/Latin followed 3 weeks later. My current goal is to learn each dance to the point where I can competently follow a lead for any of them. (I hate having to sit out!) I've recently started concentrating on Samba and Rumba, and am trying to get the basic Viennese Waltz move down without tangling up my feet.

Medira recommended this forum to me (I wrote the "Green Eggs and Ham" parody in the 'Fun Stuff' folder). Nice to be here!

Welcome! I read what you wrote, and that was so good! Very cute! You have talent! ;)

[Indiana_Jay]

Welcome, ladycrim! I also enjoyed your "Green Eggs" piece.

[Medira]

Hi, all!

I've just taken up swing and ballroom dancing a couple of months ago, and I absolutely love it! I started with Lindy Hop lessons, and general Ballroom/Latin followed 3 weeks later. My current goal is to learn each dance to the point where I can competently follow a lead for any of them. (I hate having to sit out!) I've recently started concentrating on Samba and Rumba, and am trying to get the basic Viennese Waltz move down without tangling up my feet.

Medira recommended this forum to me (I wrote the "Green Eggs and Ham" parody in the 'Fun Stuff' folder). Nice to be here!

Yay! You made it! :D Welcome to DF. Thanks again for letting me post your poem...it's so well done and has kept me giggling throughout the work day.

I hope you like it here. Feel free to jump right in and make yourself at home. :)

[LucyDiamond]

Welcome ladycrim!!! I too enjoyed "Green Eggs and Ham."

[International10Dancer]

*walks in...a bit new here innit*

[basicarita]

Hello, lovely people -- after lurking for about a year -- to get a handle on all the fabulous personalities -- I thought I'd finally say hi. So hi.

Also, I'm in NYC and wanted to let people know that Midsummer Night Swing in Lincoln Center is early this year, and I thought I'd post that in the events thread.

[latingal]

Welcome to DF basicarita! Glad you are now participating on the forums (lurking is nice, but we like to talk to you all)! Hope to see you more around the boards!

[elisedance]

Hi there basicarita. welcome! its amazing how quickly the posts add up once you get started. Pretty soon you will look like one of us (for better or worse!!)

[basicarita]

Hi there basicarita. welcome! its amazing how quickly the posts add up once you get started. Pretty soon you will look like one of us (for better or worse!!)
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Hee hee. latingal and elisedance, thank you so much for making me feel welcome.

[DancingJew]

Woops, forgot to post in here. Hi, I am DancingJew (My nickname to my friends). I have been here for a week and I love it here. I love dancing like everyone else and I hope everyone has luck in Dancing.:peace:

Standard or Latin, that is the question (I take both!).

[samina]

welcome, DJ!

[liz]

WELCOME!!!! Hope to see you all more.

[MissBallroomBear]

I started to participate in random threads before I introduced myself..:oops:
You've probably already worked out that my name's Claire. I'm 13 and I've only been dancing for about a year but I absolutely love it! I live in Australia and I think this is a U.S. site so I'm feeling a bit alienated.:shock:

I look forward to getting to know all of you.

[Terpsichorean Clod]

I live in Australia and I think this is a U.S. site...
I think meow and some other DFers might have something to say about that... ;)

Welcome to DF, Claire!

[elisedance]

Claire, I know of postings from Egypt, England, Greece, Australia (several) so please do not feel alienated. I'm writing from Canada and there are several of us from here.

Oddly (considering the interest in ballroom) I don't know of anyone from eastern europe on the list - but I hope someone will straighten me out right away!

What kind of dancing do you do? I'm a lot older than you (you can find pictures of us either at the photo album or on a thread called pictures of DF members, or something such) but dance mostly international standard ballroom.

[MissBallroomBear]

Ahha! We meet again!

I dance ballroom, new vogue and my favourite is Latin! It's so fun and energetic!!

There is the small matter of no partner :(.. Why can't more men dance?!?

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to DF, Claire!
Ditto; welcome! :cheers:

[elisedance]

Ahha! We meet again!

I dance ballroom, new vogue and my favourite is Latin! It's so fun and energetic!!

There is the small matter of no partner :(.. Why can't more men dance?!?

We do indeed!

By ballroom do you mean all 10 dances?

"Why can't more men dance?!?" is truly one of the mysteries of the universe. The only way I know how to get them over the hump is to tell them a) women will fall over them, and if that doesn't work, b) they can win a medal.... :)

Might be worth a thread on its own.....

[MissBallroomBear]

Yep, all ten ballroom dances.

If such a thread is started then I will be one of the first to complain! I suppose we could tell them that men with large "packages" dance. lol.

[elisedance]

And btw, it seems to me that circulating such a "rumor" would mostly encourage more women to show up, thus causing even greater unbalance!

-IJ

Maybe you need to repeat Women 101? :p :cool:

[Indiana_Jay]

Maybe you need to repeat Women 101? :p :cool:

Wait... there's a course?!? Why didn't anyone ever tell me this?

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Oddly (considering the interest in ballroom) I don't know of anyone from eastern europe on the list - but I hope someone will straighten me out right away!
Ahem...squirrel. ;)

[elisedance]

Wait... there's a course?!? Why didn't anyone ever tell me this?


I'd love to answer that but unfortunately, we are hijacking this thread....

However, your point on the 13yr post content is right on. It was inappropriate and I am concerned....

[latingal]

However, your point on the 13yr post content is right on. It was inappropriate and I am concerned....

innuendo is not against guidelines, but we do try to keep our conversations PG-13, so no matter what age our posters may be - please keep this in mind.

[meow]

Claire, are you really 13? I know that in Ozland we can get away with loads more lewd talk than most other places but it isn't acceptable to most. Please don't think that you a re now not welcome - you are, just remember that rude talk isn't on. OK?

[Terpsichorean Clod]

...we do try to keep our conversations PG-13...
And all this time, I thought the standard was PG... :banana:

[latingal]

And all this time, I thought the standard was PG... :banana:

Now TC, don't go wild and crazy on me, but guideline #3 states "Members of the Dance Forums may be as young as 13 and it is important that materials unsuited for children of this age not be posted on the Dance Forums".

[elisedance]

innuendo is not against guidelines, but we do try to keep our conversations PG-13, so no matter what age our posters may be - please keep this in mind.

yes of course.

[latingal]

yes of course.

*grin* now do I get to come down off my high horse?

(and by the way that was just a general mod reminder not aimed at anybody specifically!)

[elisedance]

gotcha - don't catch your heel in the stirup :headwall:

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Now TC, don't go wild and crazy on me, but guideline #3 states "Members of the Dance Forums may be as young as 13 and it is important that materials unsuited for children of this age not be posted on the Dance Forums".
<grin> Yes, ma'am!

[MissBallroomBear]

You're right, I'm sorry. Wow, what a way to make a first impression! :(

[meow]

We all can make mistakes. Just move on now and enjoy DF.

[Indiana_Jay]

Claire, are you really 13? I know that in Ozland we can get away with loads more lewd talk than most other places...

Never knew that about Oz!

[meow]

Never knew that about Oz!

Yeh, there can be lots of innuendo that is meant in fun but would be 'surprising' to some people from other nationalities. You know, we had full-frontal nudes in a certain show on a regular commercial channel way back in the 1970's. I am not saying that we are uncouth, just in some ways more laidback, sometimes for the worse. The key is knowing how and when it is/or not acceptable.

[Indiana_Jay]

Yeh, there can be lots of innuendo that is meant in fun but would be 'surprising' to some people from other nationalities. You know, we had full-frontal nudes in a certain show on a regular commercial channel way back in the 1970's. I am not saying that we are uncouth, just in some ways more laidback, sometimes for the worse. The key is knowing how and when it is/or not acceptable.

Interesting. Laid back is not a bad thing. I think we could use quite a bit of that here in middle America.

[elisedance]

I remember in the late 60s the BBC2 (BBC1 was equivalent to NY Times, BBC2 was serious art/etc) had a series of weekly strippers as a late-night dance art form. It only lasted 6-8 weeks or so - but it did happen. Bit too early for the UK though!

[meow]

Well, the show I was referring to was called NO. 96 and it ran for at least 2 + years. I was never allowed to watch it due to strict parental control but saw some of it at sleepovers etc.

[latingal]

You're right, I'm sorry. Wow, what a way to make a first impression! :(

No worries MBB, we're glad to have you here!

[kubo]

i've been looking for an 'introduce yourself thread" but couldn't find one that worked so i hope it's ok if i post here!
My name is Anna and I'm originally from Vienna, Austria. When i was 18, I started taking some beginner's ballroom dancing classes and participated in a ball opening together with my cousin who is a great dancer.
Life took a few turns and I am now living in the USA. After 2 and a half years of marriage, my husband and I finally signed up for ballroom dancing classes a few weeks ago :-)
Surprisingly enough (to me) we started out with the West Coast Swing, a dance i had never danced before or even heard of... lol. we love it though! (of course we're learning the Night Club Two Step and a little slow dancing as well but it's just funny because I am used to the Viennese Waltz, English Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, samba, Jive, Tango, etc. and here we are learning the West coast Swing. In my opinion it's exactly what I need to losen up more and it's a good change for me since I'm used to alot of structure :-)
well anyway, this has gotten longer than i wanted it to be so i'll stop here! ;o)
I have been reading several posts already and am looking forward to reading and posting more!

[elisedance]

Hi Kubo - I'm going to try to be the first to welcome you to DF - though be prepared for the avalanche!

And you've dug up a terrific old thread. :)

[kubo]

haha, yes you are indeed the first one! Thank you! :D

[etp777]

Welcome to the board, kubo.

[Easy]

Glad you and your hubby are having a great time. Welcome to DF. :)

[MissBallroomBear]

Hey hey hey and welcome kubo!

[fascination]

welcome

[sreeja]

Hello all
I am new here.I am sreeja.I am from India.Nice to meet you all.This forum looks nice.Hope i can enjoy stay.

[elisedance]

Hello all
I am new here.I am sreeja.I am from India.Nice to meet you all.This forum looks nice.Hope i can enjoy stay.

welcome to DF sreeja, What kind of dancing do you do?

[kubo]

Welcome Sreeja! I have friends that studied dance in India. what do you dance? :D

[SDsalsaguy]

Hope I'm wrong, but given sreeja's signature link and that not one of the 5 posts made so far says anything about dance, I'm thinking.... :spam: time!!!

[kubo]

lol didn't even look at her links at first but yeah, definitely! but what about that choreographers thread?

[SDsalsaguy]

Fair enough. One post out of five on a partner dancing website is about non-partnered dancing... so my suspicion remains (as does my perhaps naive hope that I will be proved wrong lol:).

[elisedance]

I think they are getting smarter... Who knows, maybe one of us is a :SPAM:bot? Not me, I confess, I'm a corned beef:bot...

[soshedances]

I've been lurking here for a while and just finally got up the courage to register and post. You all have so much good information...I've learned a lot already and I'm sure there's lots more to come!

[fascination]

welcome...I love your avatar

[soshedances]

Thank you...pink roses are my favorite flower!

[Easy]

Welcome aboard :) Your name makes me keep thinking of Siouxsie and the Banshees

[soshedances]

Haha....never heard of 'em. ;) "So She Dances" is my favorite song....it's a really pretty slow-ish Viennese waltz. :D

[latingal]

Welcome to DF soshedances! Hope to see you around the boards!

[Tanith]

Hi all,

I am new to the forum and thought I would say hi.
I am doing my pre-bronze latin examinations on the 17th of May... and am super nervous! So please hold thumbs!

[fascination]

welcome

[Ampster]

After all the time I've spent here on DF (almost exclusively in the Tango Argentino forums), I came to realize that I've never been on this page to say hello...

So, a little bit late but...

HI! I'm Ampster :rolleyes:


From the great green and rainy city of Seattle, state of Washington (WA), USA

Heehee...

...and now to go back into the Argentine Tango World (aka "The dark side")

[pr]

Welcome soshedances and Tanith! :banana: :D
also... Welcome Ampster... :D ;)

[muzikdancer731]

Morning All!

I just found this website today and I wanted to introduce myself.

My name is Elizabeth ,I 'm 38 y/o mother of 1 son who is 10 y/o.

Taking Jazz and Tap classes are very relaxing.

I currently live in Supply,NC but I moved here from Long Island,New York in 2001.

If you want to know anything about me just ask me.

PS: My son just loves to dance,too.

[fascination]

welcome to DF

[nucat78]

Looks like one hour from Myrtle Beach in your location. Not a bad place to be...

[_malakawa_]

hello, everybody.

my name is maria, originally from croatia, 23 years old. now i work as a dance teacher in fred astaire dance studio in coral springs,florida.

i started to dance when i was 9 y/o, and with my ex-partner i danced together for 12 years.

we won many international and croatian competition in international ballroom and latin.

dancing is my life, and when i hear the music a just can't stay still. :D

i have a lots of experience in doing make up for a competition and in designing and making dresses, so if anybody need some advice or help - just ask.

and if you have more question - i'm here to answer. :p

[samina]

Welcome to DF, malakawa!

[fascination]

welcome to DF!!!!!

[samina]

Nice to meet you, mala...hope you join in our discussions. :)

[latingal]

Yes welcome to DF malakawa, hope to see you around the boards!

[LucyDiamond]

Welcome to DF malakawa. Hope to see lots of you on the boards here.
...when i hear the music a just can't stay still. :D

I understand completely!!! :wink:

[_malakawa_]

thanks!!!

i haven read all, but how long you've people dance???

i hope my english is not that bad, i'll try to write correctly. :-)

[fascination]

we have a "how long have you been dancing" thread that you might want to do a search for...in my own case the answer is 3 1/2 years

[Lioness]

Hi everyone, I'm a ballroom dancer from Australia, and I've been dancing for just over a year. My partner and I have been dancing socially but we've started to get into some competitions in the social or bronze and below category. We're umming and arring about becoming medallist but we'd probably have to switch teachers, spend more money, and I just don't think the competition atmosphere would be as relaxed.

And we both prefer balls to competitions - again, more relaxed.

Anyway, I'll stop blabbering, I look forward to spending lots of time on here.

[_malakawa_]

Welcome Lioness.

Australia as a continent, or Australia in Florida??? :cool:

[SDsalsaguy]

Australia as a continent, or Australia in Florida??? :cool:
Based on her profile location of Adelaide, I'd say the continent! ;<)

Welcome to DF Lioness! :cheers:

[_malakawa_]

Based on her profile location of Adelaide, I'd say the continent! ;<)

Welcome to DF Lioness! :cheers:

i wear glasses. actually i haven't read. :cool::oops:

[QPO]

Interesting fact about Adelaide. We are the dryest state on the dryest continent of the planet. Where is adealide, if you divide Australia into three peiced vertically, then we are in the bottom middle panel, has 1.5 million residents :-) Known for our churches and pubs.

[Lioness]

...and drop bears...:D

[elisedance]

drop bears?? We have black ones and grizzlies. Drop bears sound rather less threatening...

[Lioness]

http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Drop_Bears

Don't worry, their main targets are tourists...

[elisedance]

gee, after reading that I'm wondering about the existance of the koala - and I've seen thouse...

[Easy]

Welcome to DF Lioness.

In that article, I come under the title of Yank....and I guess it's true, I didn't understand. I got the part that the drop bear was probably a hoax, but the part about the concentration camps and 911 threw me. Was the author of the article hinting that these were hoaxes as well?

[Lioness]

Was the author of the article hinting that these were hoaxes as well?

Probably, but uncyclopedia tends to pay out anything that it can.

[samina]

I got the part that the drop bear was probably a hoax, but the part about the concentration camps and 911 threw me. Was the author of the article hinting that these were hoaxes as well?
Those are two subjects that have been well-expounded upon as not being what they were officially reported as. Sounds like the author is just well-read on those angles...

[jazz_as]

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to say hi :-)
I'm a 22-years old Lindy Hop beginner from Sweden. I've been addicted to the dance ever since the beginners weekend half a year ago. Sence I'm a beginner I guess most of my posts will be really stupid but I hope you'll bear with me.

It's nice to be here:D

[fascination]

welcome

[_malakawa_]

welcome. :banana:

[Lioness]

Welcome to DF, jazz_as.

[kevinpeter]

Hello Friends,

Good day to all. Hope everyone is well.

My name is Kevinpeter and am very happy to meet all of you.

Cheer's

[fascination]

welcome

[_malakawa_]

Hello Friends,

Good day to all. Hope everyone is well.

My name is Kevinpeter and am very happy to meet all of you.

Cheer's

dancer - not dancer ?????

and welcome.:p

[elisedance]

somehow I don't think so but s/he is better spoken than most... :)

[Lioness]

Wow, I was just reading back over what I wrote when I introduced myself and I'm quite surprised at how much my attitude has changed. We're now going to take better classes (if mum will let me...still gotta get past that) and are already practicing medallist stuff. Comps are about equal to balls, because while they aren't as fun, at least there is room on the floor to dance.
It's only been 6 months...

[elisedance]

amazing how it grows and takes over your life eh? You will have to give an update every 6 months or so...

[Lioness]

Yes, I expect in another 6 months I will be steadily working towards my silver medal.

[elisedance]

you'll probably have professional aspirations to go with that - if you don't already!

[Lioness]

If life doesn't get in the way, I hope so. DP and I have talked before when we first started and we both want to do Masters levels one day.

[elisedance]

well, you've already got the cheering section :)

[CatherineEvans]

Hi I'm new here. I love dancing too especially when I was younger, but now I need a little bit of confidence to show my dancing skills.

hope I enjoy being here in the forum!

Nice meeting you, everyone.

[elisedance]

Welcome to DF CatherineE - jump in, the 'water' is fine. Besides, we're all making fools of ourselves too ;)

What kind of dancing do you do?

[Benji]

Hi, My name is Benjamin. I'm 22 years old.
I just googled and this forum came up :D
I've been Ballroomdancing for 2 years now and hip-hop for 5 years
I got exams tomorrow <_< x_x But i don't really know in what class I am...or atleast what it's called in English...Well I was Gold in december and passed those exams
anyways too much blabbering already
hi :D

[fascination]

welcome so glad to have you ;)

[latingal]

Welcome to DF tmaximus89!

Hope to see you around the boards!

[bas]

I just realized I haven't introduced myself yet so here goes . . .

Born and raised in Amsterdam (NL) I have made my way to a tiny little village on the coast of Holland. I took a bit of a detour getting there though as I went via London (UK), Almere (NL), several towns in Luxembourg (L) and Igel (DE) .

I'll tell the (relatively) short version of how I got into dancing (for the longer version click this link (http://www.becomingasalsero.com/so-how-did-i-start-dancing-salsa/) instead)

I first learned dancing when I was still a wee boy. My mom was a former A level ballroom dancer in the Netherlands and she thought that dancing was a basic skill that everybody ought to learn.

Maybe it is just because I heard it so often but I agree. Dancing is great fun and aside from that it has great health benefits. But as you're posting on a dance forum you probably agree.

When I became a teenager I stopped dancing altogether though. Instead I focused on martial arts which I enjoyed doing for over a decade.

Looking back it is amazing how many similarities there are between the two. Even though I did not realize it at the time I guess I never really stopped dancing until I was 26.

Then came nothing. For a for a couple of years anyway. I made use of all the usual excuses. “I have too much work”, “my partner does not want to go”, “I don’t have time” etc.

Eventually about 7 or so years ago, I saw a couple dance salsa and I have been hooked ever since. It has taken me quite a while to get started properly though but finally I am now on my way to becoming a Salsero.

How long is ‘a while?

Well, after 4 tries over a period of 6 -7 years I managed to finally finish my beginner’s class in spring of 2008. That is ‘a while’ ;-). I am glad that I did eventually go through with it though as now I am having lots of fun again.

If you want to know more about me feel free to ask. Alternatively you can check my blog (http://becomingasalsero.com) or look for me on FaceBook (http://http://profile.to/becomingasalsero) (just clicking the link will take you to my profile).

[fascination]

welcome bas...thanks for taking the time to go to such lengths

[Lioness]

Yes, I expect in another 6 months I will be steadily working towards my silver medal.

Right again...gosh, I have this talent for predicting stuff...:p

Welcome in Bas, enjoy yourself.

[Nightshadow]

Hi All

I am from South Africa and have been doing Latin American and ballroom dancing for the
last 7 years. I stumbled across these forums on google. Have been taking a quick look around and there is some interesting stuff on here.

[fascination]

welcome!!!!!

[CANI]

Welcome Nightshadow! My cousin married a South African woman and got married there. I loved everything about my trip...amazing food, incredibly beautiful country, lovely people...one of the nicest vacations I've had...

[Nightshadow]

Thanks Fascination and Cani. Our dance 'scene' is not quiet as big as yours however every little bit helps. And Cani.. I dont suggest you visit at the moment. Its freezing over here coz its the middle of winter! :)

[SDsalsaguy]

Nightshadow, just wanted to add my own "welcome to DF!" :cheers:

[pr]

Welcome! :D

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Welcome to Dance Forums, Nightshadow! I hope you're staying indoors and dancing as much as you can. :)

[Ciel_Rouge]

Hi all,

I got fascinated with tango when I watched Shall We Dance about one year ago and the passion came back strong - this time I am trying to learn how to dance myself. I mainly focus on tango but also waltz and paso doble. I am very happy I found this forum and decided to join after a few days of lurking.

[fascination]

Welcome!!!!!!!

[etp777]

Welcome, CR!

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to DF CR! :cheers:

[opendoor]

.. I watched Shall We Dance about one year ago and the passion came back strong - this time I ....

that means an incubation period of one year, for the ATDV (argentine tango disease virus) :p

[The Trippmeister]

Howdy folks!

Was poking around on Google a couple weeks back and landed here; then I decided to join up. I s'pose I should introduce myself, so here goes...

I started dancing just over a year ago when I joined my school's Swing Dance Club. I do East Coast and Lindy Hop and in theory I "know" Charleston, but I can never seem to pull it off in practice ;). Anyway, what did my Swing Club do but go and elect me President for this year (mainly because almost all of our experienced members have graduated), so now I'm spending tons of time trying to get our membership numbers back to decent levels. I'm also in our Social Dance Club and want to learn Tango (both American Ballroom and Argentine).

What else? Other than dancing, I do math (I'm a math major), music, theatre, art, reading, 'riting, 'rithmetic, some computer programming (not yet skilled enough to do anything advanced, but I'm working on it!)

Not sure what else to say... though I have been looking around the profile edit settings and can't find how to edit my signature... can someone enlighten me?

I'll stop babbling now ;).

[Nybz]

Don't think I know enough about the sigs to help you, but Welcome to DF's The Trippmeister

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Welcome, The Trippmeister! New members are not allowed to have signatures. So just stick around, keep contributing. You'll have a sig eventually. :)

[BallroomFanatic]

Hello everyone. Nice to find this forum.

I am a ballroom dancer in the northeast of the USA. I have been dancing for a few years and eventually will compete.

[SDsalsaguy]

Hello everyone. Nice to find this forum.

I am a ballroom dancer in the northeast of the USA. I have been dancing for a few years and eventually will compete.Welcome to DF BallroomFanatic! :D

[Angel HI]

Hello everyone. Nice to find this forum.

I am a ballroom dancer in the northeast of the USA. I have been dancing for a few years and eventually will compete.Welcome to the DF. You will find here a wealth of information from those wishing to help, as well as just plain old good camaraderie and fun. See you on the boards.

[Eliska]

Just recently joined and am still reading through a lot of the threads :) I've been dancing since I was 3, have not competed in awhile but have a new partner and we are working on our open latin routines.... so hopefully we will be back out there soon!

[flashdance]

Hi Eliska, oh and welcome to the cake group too! :lol:

[Eliska]

Thanks... I am obsessed with baking (and of course sampling) so I figured I would join ;)

[Kits]

Yay I finally found the Introduction thread. :D heh...
Anyways Hi Im Kristin (Kits is my nickname) Im from Orlando Fl and I just started taking ballroom dancing about a month ago. I like to bake, cook, stay organized, sew, watch anime, go to Japanese comic conventions and attend dance parties. Nice to meet you all :)

[Ray Sison]

Yay I finally found the Introduction thread. :D heh...
Anyways Hi Im Kristin (Kits is my nickname) Im from Orlando Fl and I just started taking ballroom dancing about a month ago. I like to bake, cook, stay organized, sew, watch anime, go to Japanese comic conventions and attend dance parties. Nice to meet you all :)

Again, Welcome, Kits!!! I have found this place to be a great resource--and also just plain FUN!!!
:banana:

[latingal]

Glad you found it Kits...I thought it was hiding out in Dancers Anonymous or something like that.

TC is much better at finding (and remembering) where these things are. Oh and if you haven't met DF's famous TC (Terpsichorean Clod), I'm sure you'll run into him along the way at some point!

[flashdance]

Hi Kits, welcome to DF :)

[DerekWeb]

I just realized that I never introduced myself, although I have over 30 posts. Sorry to be so rude.

I have been dancing for about 4 years. I started dancing to keep DW happy. Yes, one of those eyes-glazed-over guys in the class clueless about where his feet were! After a year of leader's beginners hell, I really started to enjoy dancing. Now I just love it!

Where I reside (Central Jersey), we are lucky to have a wide variety of studios, dancing organizations and universities that hold socials as well as excellent instructors in all styles. I dance most dances at bronze level. My goal is to not have to sit out any dance, so I am an intermediate beginner at Waltz, American and Intl Fox, VW, American Tango, QS, Argentine Tango, Samba, Salsa, Cha, ECS, WCS, Hustle (3 count, 4 count Hustle is very uncool in the East)

I have no innate talent for dance, except for musicality. I can pick out the 1, syncopate, double time, cut time, whatever, without thinking about it. I am a social dancer and my technique only improves by accident! I spent many years in my youth learning Chinese martial arts the old fashioned way -technique, technique, technique. I do not wish to do that again, so I dance for fun. We have made many good friends through our dancing and continue to do so.

[fascination]

thanks for sharing derek

[Ray Sison]

I just realized that I never introduced myself, although I have over 30 posts. Sorry to be so rude.

I have been dancing for about 4 years. I started dancing to keep DW happy. Yes, one of those eyes-glazed-over guys in the class clueless about where his feet were! After a year of leader's beginners hell, I really started to enjoy dancing. Now I just love it!

Where I reside (Central Jersey), we are lucky to have a wide variety of studios, dancing organizations and universities that hold socials as well as excellent instructors in all styles. I dance most dances at bronze level. My goal is to not have to sit out any dance, so I am an intermediate beginner at Waltz, American and Intl Fox, VW, American Tango, QS, Argentine Tango, Samba, Salsa, Cha, ECS, WCS, Hustle (3 count, 4 count Hustle is very uncool in the East)

I have no innate talent for dance, except for musicality. I can pick out the 1, syncopate, double time, cut time, whatever, without thinking about it. I am a social dancer and my technique only improves by accident! I spent many years in my youth learning Chinese martial arts the old fashioned way -technique, technique, technique. I do not wish to do that again, so I dance for fun. We have made many good friends through our dancing and continue to do so.

DerekWeb, Nice to meet you! And we share the same goal, of knowing a variety of dances, in order to stay on the dance floor. In the 2000's, I took that to an altogether different level, by also dancing club and hip-hop styles. But I digress...

The martial arts training doesn't hurt at all: Bruce Lee was the Cha Cha champion of Hong Kong in his younger days...

[Amanda Coyle]

Hi, I'm Amanda. Or you can call me Amy!

[fascination]

welcome amanda

[Amanda Coyle]

welcome amanda

Thank you!

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to the boards Amy! :D

[TangoRocks]

Ooo, goody, I found an introduction thread!

I guess I should have searched for one, eh? ;)

I've been dancing for about 5.5 years, American Style Ballroom, and I've been making forays into Lindy Hop on and off the last two years. Like Smooth over Latin in general, but I enjoy almost all of the dances except the really "clubby" ones like salsa and bachata. Tango, Bolero, Mambo, Quickstep and Lindy Hop are my favourite dances, although that list tends to get longer every year...

I had zero dance experience before I started ballroom dancing--and I mean if it was possible to have minus dance experience, I'd have had that. In hindsight, I wish I had started earlier but I suppose there is a time and place for everything and it's never too late to start. I wouldn't go so far as saying dancing saved my life, but it sure made my life more enjoyable, interesting, and overall better; it has seen me through stressful days, outsourcing and downsizing and layoffs and unemployment and I can't really think of life without dancing any more. OK, who put me on this soap box and can I get off now? :cool:

[Amanda Coyle]

Welcome to the boards Amy! :D

Thanks SDsalsaguy! And big thanks to you, hkk, and DM for helping to get me set up. I've heard lots of great things about Dance Forums!

[Lioness]

Welcome, TangoRocks and Amanda. Seems you've already made yourself at home ^^

[TangoRocks]

Welcome, TangoRocks and Amanda. Seems you've already made yourself at home ^^

Thanx Lioness :) Actually, I was checking "new posts" and saw Amanda post in this thread, hence the late discovery, lol... Otherwise I might have become a "Feudal Lord" or something before I noticed there was an intro thread ;)

[Amanda Coyle]

Welcome, TangoRocks and Amanda. Seems you've already made yourself at home ^^

Lioness, thank you for the Welcome! And it's friendly people like you that made me feel at home right away! Love you! :)

[flashdance]

Amy & Tangorocks - welcome to DF! :D

[TangoRocks]

Amy & Tangorocks - welcome to DF! :D

Thanx flashdance! Happy to be here, great crowd! ;)

[Amanda Coyle]

Amy & Tangorocks - welcome to DF! :D

flashdance thank you very much for the warm welcome! :nope:

[Spitfire]

Hi, I'm Amanda. Or you can call me Amy!

Hello Amanda, so what do you like to do dance wise?

[morgrob]

Hi. Rob here. Finishing up graduate school in the next year with a Phd in chemical engineering. Took up dance lessons with my wife for our first dance like 2 years ago. We mostly do American style, and I really enjoy bolero, swing, cha cha, and rumba. I only am in it for social dancing, so just for fun. Seems like things are a lot nicer here than in the AT forum section, lol. I asked a question about something over there, and received some rather off-putting replies....I will stick with the ballroom and latin people, lol---much friendlier.

[Larinda McRaven]

Hi. Rob here. Finishing up graduate school in the next year with a Phd in chemical engineering. Took up dance lessons with my wife for our first dance like 2 years ago. We mostly do American style, and I really enjoy bolero, swing, cha cha, and rumba. I only am in it for social dancing, so just for fun. Seems like things are a lot nicer here than in the AT forum section, lol. I asked a question about something over there, and received some rather off-putting replies....I will stick with the ballroom and latin people, lol---much friendlier.

Our AT section is quite friendly and tame actually. Compared to AT forums elsewhere. I did read your questions and the response from a few people was direct but not mean or antagonistic really.

But welcome again to Dance Forums and this time to the Ballroom section.

[Amanda Coyle]

Hello Amanda, so what do you like to do dance wise?

Spitfire thanks for the welcome! I love American Rhythm most of all, though I also like Smooth and Latin. :)

[TangoRocks]

Hi. Rob here. Finishing up graduate school in the next year with a Phd in chemical engineering. Took up dance lessons with my wife for our first dance like 2 years ago. We mostly do American style, and I really enjoy bolero, swing, cha cha, and rumba. I only am in it for social dancing, so just for fun. Seems like things are a lot nicer here than in the AT forum section, lol. I asked a question about something over there, and received some rather off-putting replies....I will stick with the ballroom and latin people, lol---much friendlier.

Welcome to DF, Rob! Ouch, Ph.D in Chem Eng, how do you find the time to dance??? Good luck with that, seriously! I love Bolero, always nice to see others who do as well. Hope you enjoy the forums, the natives ARE really friendly in the ballroom/latin section, lol ;)

[Laurie]

Hello Everyone! I'm Laurie.

[Lioness]

Welcome in, Laurie.

[Laurie]

Welcome in, Laurie.

Lioness, thank you! :)

[TangoRocks]

Hello Everyone! I'm Laurie.
Welcome to DF, Laurie!

[kckc]

well I guess I'm a newbie so I should introduce myself. I've been dancing for approx. 6 years. I started in group lessons doing everything, 3-4x per week and quickly found that I was progressing faster than most, so I started taking private lessons. I now dance Rhythm only, but can only afford to compete 1-2 times/year, as I am a overworked and underpaid healthcare provider :) (actually, a clinical laboratory scientist. I'm the one analyzing your blood/other icky samples). I also dance socially a few times per week. I have found that dancing has really brought me out of my shell and given me confidence (most people assume I already had that, but it is a chicken/egg thing I think). Anyway, I find this message board most helpful and very civil, compared to, well, most every other message board out there.

[Amanda Coyle]

well I guess I'm a newbie so I should introduce myself. I've been dancing for approx. 6 years. I started in group lessons doing everything, 3-4x per week and quickly found that I was progressing faster than most, so I started taking private lessons. I now dance Rhythm only, but can only afford to compete 1-2 times/year, as I am a overworked and underpaid healthcare provider :) (actually, a clinical laboratory scientist. I'm the one analyzing your blood/other icky samples). I also dance socially a few times per week. I have found that dancing has really brought me out of my shell and given me confidence (most people assume I already had that, but it is a chicken/egg thing I think). Anyway, I find this message board most helpful and very civil, compared to, well, most every other message board out there.

kckc welcome to DF! I'm still new here too! It's great fun! :)

[Laurie]

Thanks for all the welcomes! :)

[flashdance]

Welcome Laurie & kckc :)

[pygmalion]

well I guess I'm a newbie so I should introduce myself. I've been dancing for approx. 6 years. I started in group lessons doing everything, 3-4x per week and quickly found that I was progressing faster than most, so I started taking private lessons. I now dance Rhythm only, but can only afford to compete 1-2 times/year, as I am a overworked and underpaid healthcare provider :) (actually, a clinical laboratory scientist. I'm the one analyzing your blood/other icky samples). I also dance socially a few times per week. I have found that dancing has really brought me out of my shell and given me confidence (most people assume I already had that, but it is a chicken/egg thing I think). Anyway, I find this message board most helpful and very civil, compared to, well, most every other message board out there.


Hi kckc! Welcome! :-D

[loftycat]

Just thought that I introduce myself and say hello to the community. I started dancing ballroom (international style standard & latin) in an university club which was about 8 years ago and I have been loving it ever since. I'm on the west coast of Canada and I stumbled across this forum while doing an online search for a tail suit. Lots of interesting and helpful information here. :)

[Larinda McRaven]

Welcome to the fray loftycat!

[loftycat]

Thanks for the welcome Larinda, and also thanks to latingal who gave me a welcome on another thread. :)

[Angel HI]

Welcome to the DF, loftycat.

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Welcome, loftycat!

[loftycat]

Thank you Angel HI & Terpsichorean Clod. :)

[evanne74]

I thought I'd pop in and introduce myself as I'm new to the forums. Any Canadians here?? I've been taking group classes (90 minutes/week) from an independent instructor (female) for about a year now.

I'm not too pleased with my progress, but that's my fault as I don't practice much other than at group classes. And as there are hardly any men in my group, I usually have to practice by myself. I'm not sure how useful solo practices are; my instructor says they are very useful, but still, it would be nice to try it with someone else. Preferably a man :)

[Larinda McRaven]

Welcome evanne74, I hope you enjoy the forum!

[Linda J Schlensker]

I thought I'd pop in and introduce myself as I'm new to the forums. Any Canadians here?? I've been taking group classes (90 minutes/week) from an independent instructor (female) for about a year now.

I'm not too pleased with my progress, but that's my fault as I don't practice much other than at group classes. And as there are hardly any men in my group, I usually have to practice by myself. I'm not sure how useful solo practices are; my instructor says they are very useful, but still, it would be nice to try it with someone else. Preferably a man :)

Welcome to forums. I am not Canadian but I have friends there. I agree with your instructor, solo practice is good especially if you apply yourself to all she gives you about "how to move" instead of just stepping through the patterns. It's great for building speed in your fast dances. Talk to her about how to get the most benefit out of your practice time. Dancers are more likely to see you as a potential partner when they see you getting serious and see the growth in your dancing. At that point they know you have a common love in your dancing. I hope you find all you are looking for as your dancing grows.

[fascination]

welcome to DF!!!!

[Baba Yaga]

Privet! I find website last night. I like what see so I sign up.

I love all dance. Ballet favorite though. I take many years in Russia and some here in America. Now I taking ballet and belly dancing. Never take belly dancing before but always want to. So far I like lots. I pregnant so will have to stop eventually. After have baby me and hubby will take ballroom dancing. I excited.

You all seem nice and cant wait get know you all.

Poka!

[fascination]

welcome

[flashdance]

Privet! I find website last night. I like what see so I sign up.

I love all dance. Ballet favorite though. I take many years in Russia and some here in America. Now I taking ballet and belly dancing. Never take belly dancing before but always want to. So far I like lots. I pregnant so will have to stop eventually. After have baby me and hubby will take ballroom dancing. I excited.

You all seem nice and cant wait get know you all.

Poka!

Privet, ah I love the Russian language. :D

Chmock!

[mindputtee]

Hello! I'm pretty new here so I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 19 and I compete standard but I dance Latin and West Coast Swing socially as well. I've been dancing for two years now with the University of Maryland.

[fascination]

welcome...so glad to meet you :)

[ajiboyet]

Wow. I've been here for almost a year and I didn't even know this thread existed until now. But since it's Member Introductions and not New Member Introductions, here goes:

My name is Tayo, I'm 18 and I'm from Nigeria. I started dancing in '08 with salsa, but then Take the Lead made me want to see what real advanced foxtrot looked like (which led me to the Baricchis) and what real advanced cha cha cha looked like (which led me to the team of Mario and Karina Smirnoff on DWTS, which in turn led me to Slavik) and thus I was introduced to DanceSport.

I think the thing I love the most about ballroom (standard especially) is the discipline. Though with little-to-no coaching it's been easier learning Latin.

I love DanceForums.

[cal141]

Hi, I'm new. :kissme:

[chomsky]

Hi, new to dance forums too. I am 38 and I started dancing less than a year ago. I've been learning latin as well as tango and waltz.
I am into classical music and used to study singing some ages ago. Music has always inspired me. Its combination with dance is just sheer magic, I tell you!
Nice to be with you,
Maria

[fascination]

welcome...and so glad you have joined us

[fascination]

Hi, I'm new. :kissme:
and welcome cal

[fascination]

Wow. I've been here for almost a year and I didn't even know this thread existed until now. But since it's Member Introductions and not New Member Introductions, here goes:

My name is Tayo, I'm 18 and I'm from Nigeria. I started dancing in '08 with salsa, but then Take the Lead made me want to see what real advanced foxtrot looked like (which led me to the Baricchis) and what real advanced cha cha cha looked like (which led me to the team of Mario and Karina Smirnoff on DWTS, which in turn led me to Slavik) and thus I was introduced to DanceSport.

I think the thing I love the most about ballroom (standard especially) is the discipline. Though with little-to-no coaching it's been easier learning Latin.

I love DanceForums.
doesn't time fly? glad you're here

[chomsky]

welcome...and so glad you have joined us

I had been lurking for about a month before I decided to register. Ever since I did, I never ceased to enjoy every moment of it!!! Nice to be with you all!!!!

[MissSongbird]

Hi everyone! My name is Mariah and I've been doing ballroom for a few months. I joined the Ballroom Dance Society at my university, because I wanted to do something with my time. I'm so glad I decided on ballroom, because I fell in love with it. In the upcoming semester, I'm going to be going to my first competition. I can't wait!

I also can't wait to get to know many of you and learn so many new things here.

My favorite dances: Tango, Viennese Waltz, and Cha Cha

[fascination]

welcome!!!!

[Silmarwen]

Totally missed this thread!

I'm Silmarwen, age 21. I'm a classically trained ballet dancer who danced with a regional company until I went to college where I was bitten by the ballroom bug! I compete in silver/gold smooth/standard/latin/rhythm. I'm my collegiate teams captain and (like my teammates) have developed a habit of referring to anything that has to do with our team in the possessive. (my dancers) :) We're a very young team who is just starting to develop competitive dancers.

I've been posting for a bit and reading for a lot longer and am already so grateful to the DF community for all the helpful info and tips!