buchhalm Posted February 15, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2014 As "queer" as it sounds, do "The Queens" offer dance lessons? For YEARS I promised my wife to shake a leg properly..... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanky Lad Posted February 15, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 15, 2014 As "queer" as it sounds, do "The Queens" offer dance lessons?For YEARS I promised my wife to shake a leg properly..... :) Yes they are usually held at 12.15 in the Queens Room on sea days. I think you can also arrange private lessons for a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted February 15, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Nice! Must buy a new pair of Manolos for my wife then. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangoll Posted February 16, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Nice!Must buy a new pair of Manolos for my wife then. :) If you are serious about taking ballroom dance lessons, especially private lessons, you might consider getting some proper ladie's latin or ballroom dance shoes, in addition to the Manolos. Maybe even for yourself. Supadance or Freed's of London are the two best, both UK made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBranst Posted February 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) If you are serious about taking ballroom dance lessons, especially private lessons, you might consider getting some proper ladie's latin or ballroom dance shoes, in addition to the Manolos. Maybe even for yourself. Supadance or Freed's of London are the two best, both UK made. I totally agree with getting ballroom dance shoes for both ladies and men. As a man who took up ballroom dancing at age 70+, I can testify that proper ballroom dance shoes with suede soles make performing the dance steps properly much easier than with ordinary leather sole shoes. However, I would not recommend men's latin (Cuban heel) dance shoes as many older men have difficulty with the smaller and higher shoe heel. YMMV Bob Edited February 16, 2014 by BobBranst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardaddict Posted February 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Yes they are usually held at 12.15 in the Queens Room on sea days. I think you can also arrange private lessons for a price. Can be crowded i.e. when Tango lesson. The dancrs may be booked for private lessons. Get decent shoea, not this 5th Ave. rubbish. Manolo's are shoes to sit or take pff in a spectacular way according to my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted February 17, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks for the tips, all. :) I have no intentions to enter "come dance with me", so investing in dedicated dance shoes might be a bit of overkill for me. But I promise that I won't show up in boots or Birkenstocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardaddict Posted February 17, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks for the tips, all.:) I have no intentions to enter "come dance with me", so investing in dedicated dance shoes might be a bit of overkill for me. But I promise that I won't show up in boots or Birkenstocks. This tips do not aim to a dress code but to your personal health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBranst Posted February 17, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks for the tips, all.:) I have no intentions to enter "come dance with me", so investing in dedicated dance shoes might be a bit of overkill for me. But I promise that I won't show up in boots or Birkenstocks. I'm not familiar with "Come Dance With Me" other than the Frank Sinatra song, but I assume it is a competitive dance show. Those of us who have suggested getting proper ballroom dance shoes are suggesting them for social ballroom dancing which is what you will find in the Queen's Room on any of the Cunard Ships. If your intent is just a one time dance or two to keep your DW happy, then getting dance shoes would be overkill. However, If you intend to continue dancing after your cruise, do your ankles and knees a favor by getting proper shoes for dancing on a ballroom floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landre1020 Posted February 17, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Having cruised twice now on the QM2, I would suggest some lessons before you go. It cost me $100.00 for one private lesson the past December... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Bob Posted February 18, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 18, 2014 It should be noted dance shoes have a much softer sole than street shoes, your partner will be much more forgiving if you happen to step on her toe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasy51 Posted February 18, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 18, 2014 On a cruise about 15 months ago I had not intended to dance. When I found that everyone at our table was dancing, I joined in. The result was blisters that broke! I danced for the rest of the cruise, but i had to constantly search for plasters large enough to cover the afflicted area. Proper dance shoes are worth it! I bought a pair of social shoes (strappy) for the next cruise, then a pair of dedicated ballroom ones (boring old-lady look) for my November cruise. I can attest to the difference it made to the quality of my dancing when I got the right shoes and had proper support. I noticed at the lessons that many people do not wear proper shoes, and I slipped into the habit of wearing anything rather than appearing different, but in the end I decided that it's so much easier to dance in the proper shoes that it was worth doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangoll Posted February 18, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 18, 2014 At one group dance lesson, one lady barefeet came and asked me to dance the practice steps with her. I absolutely refused. Her feet were dirty and just gross. At least wear decent shoes if one wishes to dance with strangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Foxtrot Posted February 18, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 18, 2014 At one group dance lesson, one lady barefeet came and asked me to dance.... Must have been the Barefoot Contessa ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Bob Posted February 18, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) More to the point, beyond gross, as BobBranst points out, you can do serious injury trying to pivot on a bare foot or the wrong shoes. Edited February 18, 2014 by Dancer Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landre1020 Posted February 18, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) I danced so much I had to wear regular shoes at one point for the lessons! The balls of my feet hurt! ;-) But, hey, it was worth it! .... I noticed at the lessons that many people do not wear proper shoes, and I slipped into the habit of wearing anything rather than appearing different, but in the end I decided that it's so much easier to dance in the proper shoes that it was worth doing it. Edited February 18, 2014 by landre1020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_E Posted March 1, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 1, 2014 As "queer" as it sounds, do "The Queens" offer dance lessons? "Queer"? Really? Ballroom dancing has been practiced for quite a long time. It is neither gay nor odd (both definitions of the word "queer") to want to learn to ballroom dance. Leave your misconceptions at home please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted March 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) As "queer" as it sounds, do "The Queens" offer dance lessons? "Queer"? Really? Ballroom dancing has been practiced for quite a long time. It is neither gay nor odd (both definitions of the word "queer") to want to learn to ballroom dance. Leave your misconceptions at home please. Lady_E, the OP asked "As "queer" as it sounds, do "The Queens" offer dance lessons?..." That suggests to me that the OP wanted to learn ballroom dancing, and was interested in learning if lessons were available. I don't see any "misconceptions" in the OP's question. English is not a first language for many, and it is easy to take offense where none was intended. I've made horrible language errors when trying to speak a language I didn't know well (and not infrequently in my native language)- but thankfully, people just laughed at my errors and sometimes offered gentle correction rather than taking offense. :) Cheers, -S. Edited March 1, 2014 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBranst Posted March 1, 2014 #19 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Lady_E, the OP asked "As "queer" as it sounds, do "The Queens" offer dance lessons?..." That suggests to me that the OP wanted to learn ballroom dancing, and was interested in learning if lessons were available. I don't see any "misconceptions" in the OP's question. English is not a first language for many, and it is easy to take offense where none was intended. I've made horrible language errors when trying to speak a language I didn't know well (and not infrequently in my native language)- but thankfully, people just laughed at my errors and sometimes offered gentle correction rather than taking offense. :) Cheers, -S. Well said Salacia. We don't really need language police. We already have the fashion police here :):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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