Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Reminds me of a quote from a Fred Astaire film, I forget which one. Female: "I'm just stuck on dancin' " Fred: "Well, you sure dance like you're stuck to somethin!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,151 Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Forget Rock n roll,,the twist,, Be-Bop,,even the Jive,,,Just gimme the 'Roaring 20's'' with some 'Charleston'' used to love the tv series in the early 60s with Dorothy Provine,,and cant remember the blokes name,,even missed a Pint after football training to get home to watch it..........The Dance...the Music...the Dress...loved the ladies style of dress....different world Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Just for you Ben! The incomparable Fred. I was ballet trained but enjoyed other forms of dance. Once, in a show, we did a scene from Thoroughly Modern Millie. I sang the title song then we did the Charleston. Half way through, my shoe came off and hit someone in the front row! Wouldn't have dared stop so carried on with one shoe! We all fell about laughing when we got off stage! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,151 Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Used to go to a place in Norwich in the 70s called ''Samson and Hercules'' Wednesday nights ''Grab a Granny'' they had a proper band that specialised in the 20s music,,and the ladies came dressed for it......my best Dance nights ever..)Had a semi-regular dancing partner named Gloria who stayed in Cromer at the ''Hotel de Paris'' (anyway nowt like that) i used to give her a lift back,,long way it was,,and worth every mile for the Dancing,,,......blimey best part of 50 years ago,,,she be getting on a bit now,,,bet she still dances.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 We all do! Keeps you young! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 I've moved the next group of posts to the thread about meeting your partner. https://nottstalgia.com/forums/topic/2656-where-did-you-meet-your-partner/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,151 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Always loved Dancing.......My Aunts always got me Dancing with them at Grandparents whilst they played their 50s records on the Radiogram........Then at school soon found out you were popular...when you went to friday lunchtime dance club.... Into my teen years it was Locarno 14-16 year olds tuesday nights at 1/6,,,Danced with girls from all over Nottingham,,used to go with a gang of us from Old Bestwood.....None of us were shy of asking for a dance as we got on the floor tripping over Handbags.. Getting in the Mens powder room was an experience as well,,,admiring us selves in the full length mirrors,,Italian suit,,collar turned up and hair combed like Billy(the one and only) Fury,,,splash of Old Spice and a shoe shine from the old fella,,gave him a 'Tanner' ,,remember him?.........If you got a date with a nice girl we'd take em to the Bodega on a sunday night for some great slow Dancing,,,or if no date,, still the Bodega,, to find one......Working for Marsdens it was never difficult getting dates,,,especially if you travelled round em all...........For the next many years i travelled the country working and Dancing from Birmingham to Bradford and beyond....the only time i get a Dance now is on my Spanish holidays,,,when i love to dance the night away.....when this Covid disappears so will i...........Viva Espana''' Edit need another thread Cliff Ton....Dancing years''.....lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 You can dance with me anytime, our Ben! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,151 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Black bottom? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 I'll look out my Charleston dress and headband with the feather! Long beads and shoes! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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