Dance in the Forces

[StirlingDyer]

With all the different sports that members of the Forces are involved in, I'm curious whether there's any organized dances?  Especially Ballroom dancing.

If not, do you think creating a club for Dance would go over well in general? (Former dance instructor, wouldn't mind passing along some skills)

 

[George Wallace]

With all the different sports that members of the Forces are involved in, I'm curious whether there's any organized dances? 

Well.  I remember there being Square Dancing Clubs at a few postings I have been too.  There was one in Lahr.

 

[dapaterson]

I know of at least one Major General who is a competitive ballroom dancer - so if you're in Ottawa there may be at least one person who's interested...

 

[BernDawg]

Seeing as we couldn't get Inter-Section softball to go here this year, for lack of interest, you may have a shot in Comox.  

 

[aesop081]

Seeing as we couldn't get Inter-Section softball to go here this year, for lack of interest, you may have a shot in Comox.  

Might have better luck once everyone gets back from Mirage.

Ballroom Dancing club...humm...

"hey boss, i cant go to RIMPAC , i will miss ballroom dancing classes"

We had one guy take lessons once, we hounded him mercilessly at the Sqn reunion.

 

[StirlingDyer]

Well, I'll take that to mean you're not down with the Ballroom Dancing then CDN Aviator. 

Oh well.  I'll take a night of dance over a night of drinking every time. 

 

[aesop081]

Well, I'll take that to mean you're not down with the Ballroom Dancing then CDN Aviator.   

You will notice that i said no such thing.

 

[StirlingDyer]

Seeing as we couldn't get Inter-Section softball to go here this year, for lack of interest, you may have a shot in Comox.  

Somehow get me posted to Comox and I'll make it happen =D.  I've heard its hard to get posted there (Maybe the lack of 8 feet of snow in the winter?).

You will notice that i said no such thing.

Well then, maybe I'll see you there

 

[NL_engineer]

Might have better luck once everyone gets back from Mirage.

Ballroom Dancing club...humm...

"hey boss, i cant go to RIMPAC , i will miss ballroom dancing classes"

We had one guy take lessons once, we hounded him mercilessly at the Sqn reunion.

Did he do it by choice, or was he forced talked into it by his 9erD

 

[kincanucks]

A fair dream but perhaps getting in the CF and succeeding in your occupation first is a tad more important.

 

[StirlingDyer]

A fair dream but perhaps getting in the CF and succeeding in your occupation first is a tad more important.

Aye.  Just seeing what's available already, thinking into the future a bit.  I'm big on 5 year plans (too much time in business).  Eventually I'll be there

 

[aesop081]

I'm big on 5 year plans

He who plans early, plans twice.

Get used to living with daily changing plans.

Plan 5 years in advance....i wish ! The CF makes it hard to plan next week.

 

[Michael OLeary]

A fair dream but perhaps getting in the CF and succeeding in your occupation first is a tad more important.

Perhaps, but his question is no different from those who ask about gym facilities at future postings and base clubs.  It never hurts to gain information about continuing one's hobbies and interests after the training system's demands on your time decrease.

Stirling Dyer, once you get to a base, walk into the Family Resource Centre and offer to teach a class if they run the administration end of things.  I am certain you will end up with more than enough willing wives and there husbands (of varying degrees of willingness).

 

[Shamrock]

What a fortuitous coincidence.  I was just thinking of assembling an interpretive dance troupe based on this thread.

 

[dapaterson]

I am certain you will end up with more than enough willing wives and there husbands (of varying degrees of willingness).

Or, if the Tide boxes are out, more than enough willing wives and other people's husbands...

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[armyvern]

Well, here in Gagetown the MFRC organizes Belly Dancing Classes ...

Not sure if that's in your agenda, but man --- the hips don't lie. 

 

[aesop081]

the hips don't lie. 

Neither does the hair on my gut........ :-X

 

[TangoTwoBravo]

Impromtu Hatless Dance clubs have sprung up at virtually all units at some time or another.

In all seriousness, if you did start a social dance club at a base I am sure that you would find interested people.  I know several people who participate, and if Arnie can do it (True Lies) so must we.

 

[BinRat55]

Impromtu Hatless Dance clubs have sprung up at virtually all units at some time or another.

HAW!!! Good one!!! (Some people are good at that one!!!)

 

[armyvern]

HAW!!! Good one!!! (Some people are good at that one!!!)

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