Learn to zydeco?

[revjimk]

It ocurred to me that some of y'all might like to learn how to dance zydeco... anyone interested in an informal quickie zydeco lesson? We could set it up at the Fais Do Do stage before one of the zydeco bands.
It will change your life
rev

[Rossvegas]

You mean I've been doing it wrong all these years? I just wave my arms and flail my feet! I'm up for a lesson, as long as it will still allow me to freestyle... :>)

[revjimk]

Ross
I'm sure you can freestyle with the best... no lesson necessary.
Zydeco dancing isn't like ballroom, there is room for improvising, but within a framework. Used to be lots of z-dancers at Jazzfest, number has dwindled in past few years, Fais Do Do stage has lots of non cajun/ zydeco now. The serious zydeco nuts go out west to Fest Internationale or Breaux Bridge.
Rock'n'Bowl still rules...
rev

[mdfest]

Beatle Ross;)

I have no formal training but I'm open to taking the ladies for a whirl as well.

[Orleansnj]

me me me !!

I have to warn you though - I've been accused of back leading before....

But I would really like to know how to really zydeco....

[pokerchick66]

I'm game! :)

[swag]

You mean I've been doing it wrong all these years? I just wave my arms and flail my feet! I'm up for a lesson, as long as it will still allow me to freestyle... :>)

Ross' finest moves:

http://jazzfest.swagland.com/2006/JF2006-Patry%20094.jpg

[Mexi]

I'm game! :)

Me too! 2nd weekend though. I took a lesson before, but would love another.

[Mexi]

Ross' finest moves:

http://jazzfest.swagland.com/2006/JF2006-Patry%20094.jpg

That's hot! The lady to his left looks like she's gonna kick his ass.

[sophisticated sissy]

I always thought they were doing the "Funky Chicken.":confused:

[mariena]

Yes, I want to do it. Just say when.
Mariena

[festivalgirl]

I see this thread taking an ugly turn ........

[neen&lar]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kind offer. Neen (duex) and I would love to learn.

[Mexi]

I see this thread taking an ugly turn ........

Lol- Remember- "A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste"

[mariena]

Haha. You right.

[festivalgirl]

Lol- Remember- "A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste"

I never waste mine but I do edit a lot!! :D ;)

[rosetree]

Lol- Remember- "A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste"

Hey, I thought you were going to your treadmill!?!

[mamaroux]

can i volunteer my husband, please?

... and me, too, so I don't have to try to lead... sigh.

[bluesgirl]

I wanna do it!!!!!

[rosetree]

Y'know, every time I see people dancing, I think to myself----self, that is something we should do!
My problem is, and I know that it is a sad admission, I want to be good right away. I know, I know, you gotta crawl before you can walk and all that...I guess it's because I am very competitive, and don't want to look like a butt out there. There..... it's out in the open now......:eek:
I know that Mrs RT would love for me to learn....I might just show up...stranger things have happened!;)

[Mexi]

Hey, I thought you were going to your treadmill!?!

Busted! :p I am, I am

[revjimk]

Excellent, Smithers! Now we need to agree on a time. Folks should post whether they want to do 1st or 2nd weekend, no reason we couldn't do one each weekend. Only thang is I'll be at Breaux Bridge 2nd Saturday.
Let me check the cubes & propose a time.
The "zydeco world" will love me for this, our ranks have been slowly dwindling since the cajun fad of the mid 80s. Guys will love it, usually more ladies than men at any partner dancing gig...
Back in a flash...
rev

[Mexi]

Excellent, Smithers! Now we need to agree on a time. Folks should post whether they want to do 1st or 2nd weekend, no reason we couldn't do one each weekend. Only thang is I'll be at Breaux Bridge 2nd Saturday.
Let me check the cubes & propose a time.
The "zydeco world" will love me for this, our ranks have been slowly dwindling since the cajun fad of the mid 80s. Guys will love it, usually more ladies than men at any partner dancing gig...
Back in a flash...
rev

My ideal day would be: 2nd wkend/ Friday...before Bluerunners, perhaps?

[pokerchick66]

My ideal day would be: 2nd wkend/ Friday...before Bluerunners, perhaps?

I like second Friday, too. What time is Bluerunner?

[Mexi]

I like second Friday, too. What time is Bluerunner?

11:20 :p ...My reasoning is that hopefully, not TOO many people will witness my dancing

[Zbonnie]

Jimbo, I'm changing my rock n bowl night this year from Thurs. to Wed. to see Keith Frank for a couple of reasons that you've probably already thought of! E-me.

[revjimk]

I was just checking & the best times for me would be:
First Saturday,right before Rosie Ledet (about 5ish)
Second Thursday, just before Creole Zydeco Farmers (about 12:30)
Trying figger this out, it strikes me that even down time is precious at JF!
First Friday, have never heard Zydepunks, but their rep is not good among dancers, Dwayne Dopsie is fun but plays too fast for most dancers, especially beginners.
Let me check 2nd Friday... already have a conflict between Ozomatli & Burnin' Spear, forget which day that is... right back atcha
rev

[revjimk]

Before Bluerunners is workable, with a few issues: Awfully early for me to promise showing up (but possible..)
Bluerunners aren't my fave band, more cajun than zydeco, but I could live with that too
Not many zydeco dance bands that day, Chubby Carrier is a terrific show band but tends to throw dancers with rhythm shifts.. so there might not be many zydeco dancer folks there...
All this is workable, if you're serious, feel free to e-mail me at revjimk@yahoo.com
Bonnie: back atcha
rev

[jerseygirl67]

Lol- Remember- "A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste"

Good thing I am not wasting mine!!!

[dawson]

Be sure to post if you also decide to do a first weekend!

[mightyradgumbo]

Y'know, every time I see people dancing, I think to myself----self, that is something we should do!
My problem is, and I know that it is a sad admission, I want to be good right away. I know, I know, you gotta crawl before you can walk and all that...I guess it's because I am very competitive, and don't want to look like a butt out there. There..... it's out in the open now......:eek:
I know that Mrs RT would love for me to learn....I might just show up...stranger things have happened!;)

I am the same way RT...not to mention that I am uncoordinated as all get out :rolleyes: not only do I have two left feet but I gots two left legs, seem to get all tangled up.

[glinda]

Second weekend, I'm game. Probly with a few friends.

[festbabe]

I'd love a lesson, I'm not a strong dancer. I just kinda hop from one foot to the other.

[Zydekitten]

It ocurred to me that some of y'all might like to learn how to dance zydeco... anyone interested in an informal quickie zydeco lesson? We could set it up at the Fais Do Do stage before one of the zydeco bands.
It will change your life
rev
Hey, Rev! I'd LOVE to learn how to zydeco dance!!! I've wanted to for the longest time - thank you SO much for offering!

:D

[luvdancin]

Let me know when you decide to do it. I can help you teach. I've been dancing zydeco for years and have taught before, too. We can always use more dancers. I'll be at Fais Do Do quite a bit.

[Rossvegas]

I thought the deal was "dance like no one's watching"? Or is it "make love like everyone's watching"? Ot is it "dance like a moron and worry about the fallout later"? I get them so confused sometimes...

[revjimk]

To all of you folks who are making disclaimers about not being good dancers, not a problem!!!! Its not a dance competition.. just for fun.
Rosetree said it all with "you have to crawl before you run". Then he says how competitive he is, wants to get good right away.... since you already know you won't be a star immediately, just consider it a "personal growth experience"
I'm a pretty good teacher,I try to keep it simple.
Lets just figger out a good time...
rev

[Jordan]

I'm happy to take some of you for a spin, but I have stage commitment issues (never know exactly where I'll be), but if you see me near the fais do do stage, just ask -- I'd be more than happy to show you the old 1, hold, 3,4,5, hold, 7,8. And I agree with Rev -- it'll change your life.

[mamaroux]

Excellent, Smithers! Now we need to agree on a time. Folks should post whether they want to do 1st or 2nd weekend, no reason we couldn't do one each weekend. Only thang is I'll be at Breaux Bridge 2nd Saturday.
Let me check the cubes & propose a time.
The "zydeco world" will love me for this, our ranks have been slowly dwindling since the cajun fad of the mid 80s. Guys will love it, usually more ladies than men at any partner dancing gig...
Back in a flash...
rev

Earlier in the day for us. I can't have anything interfere with Tab or meetups (except Tab), later in the day there's to much I don't want to miss, can't or won't miss and maybe to tired or feet to sore. We're there the first weekend and then Thursday... which might be a really good day, but I want him not to be stepping on my toes well before then! LOL

[Mexi]

Its not a dance competition.. just for fun.
rev

Awww.... Spoil Sport
;)

[rosetree]

Awww.... Spoil Sport
;)

What are you doin' up?
Isn't it past your bedtime?;)
How was the treadmill workout?

[Mexi]

What are you doin' up?
Isn't it past your bedtime?;)
How was the treadmill workout?

It's only 10:30 in Santa Barbara my friend! What are YOU doing up? haha. I only ran 3 miles :o Then guess what I had for dinner....pizza:( And it was soooo good!

[Mexi]

Come to think of it....I'm actually getting really excited about these dance lessons!! Hope we can work something out during 2nd weekend.

[sophisticated sissy]

Sounds good, Mexi!
I'm up because I woke up at 12:30. Thought it read 6:00 and the alarm hadn't gone off yet. Went to the kitchen, started brewing the coffee and let out the dog.

Then I came back inside, looked at the big clock & it read 12:45! :)


I'm going back to bed! 'Nite all!

[Mexi]

Sounds good, Mexi!
I'm up because I woke up at 12:30. Thought it read 6:00 and the alarm hadn't gone off yet. Went to the kitchen, started brewing the coffee and let out the dog.

Then I came back inside, looked at the big clock & it read 12:45! :)


I'm going back to bed! 'Nite all!

Oh NO!! LOL....time for that midnight snack!!

[rosetree]

It's only 10:30 in Santa Barbara my friend! What are YOU doing up? haha. I only ran 3 miles :o Then guess what I had for dinner....pizza:( And it was soooo good!

I know that, but you usually are gone by now...
I'm usually up late....weird sleep patterns.
I had the best pizza in the area last week...Moe's Pizza in Westwego...mmmmm,mmm!

[rosetree]

Come to think of it....I'm actually getting really excited about these dance lessons!! Hope we can work something out during 2nd weekend.

I'll be there second Friday....still debating going another day...

[dawson]

PLEASE have a first weekend day!!!!

[Zydebooty]

Zydebooty will be available for dance assistance--usually at front right side of fais do do

[Moon]

Like most white males my age, I have to be reasonably drunk before attempting to dance. Perhaps I'll just watch closely and steal some moves.

[NeenAtlanta]

Ross' finest moves:

http://jazzfest.swagland.com/2006/JF2006-Patry%20094.jpg

OH MY GAWD - THAT IS HILARIOUS!

[NeenAtlanta]

Excellent, Smithers! Now we need to agree on a time. Folks should post whether they want to do 1st or 2nd weekend, no reason we couldn't do one each weekend. Only thang is I'll be at Breaux Bridge 2nd Saturday.
Let me check the cubes & propose a time.
The "zydeco world" will love me for this, our ranks have been slowly dwindling since the cajun fad of the mid 80s. Guys will love it, usually more ladies than men at any partner dancing gig...
Back in a flash...
rev

Yeah you rite! My husband plays in a Zydeco band here in Atlanta (Zydeco T). And all of the dancers always come out to his gigs. They specialize in playing music for the dancers. There are always way more women than men. Men can always find a dance partner.

The rubboard player is also a dance teacher, and he gives free lessons before each gig, spreading the Zydeco gospel to new danceers.

Me, I can do the basic move, but that's about it. I'm more of a jumper & spiller myself. So I just find a corner of the dancefloor to do my own thing and keep out of the flow of the dancers.

[mdfest]

Hes got the "white guy overbite" going on

[rosetree]

Like most white males my age, I have to be reasonably drunk before attempting to dance. Perhaps I'll just watch closely and steal some moves.

That's my problem too!! But I don't drink! :eek:

[Zydekitten]

Yeah you rite! My husband plays in a Zydeco band here in Atlanta (Zydeco T). And all of the dancers always come out to his gigs. They specialize in playing music for the dancers. There are always way more women than men. Men can always find a dance partner.

The rubboard player is also a dance teacher, and he gives free lessons before each gig, spreading the Zydeco gospel to new danceers.

Me, I can do the basic move, but that's about it. I'm more of a jumper & spiller myself. So I just find a corner of the dancefloor to do my own thing and keep out of the flow of the dancers.
A "jumper & spiller"?? Those sound like some real fancy dance moves, Ms. Neen . . . are those special Zydeco manuevers? :D

[djgriff]

That's my problem too!! But I don't drink! :eek:

“Work like you don’t need the money, love like you’ve never been hurt, and dance like no one is watching.”

[Rossvegas]

“Work like you don’t need the money, love like you’ve never been hurt, and dance like no one is watching.”

Well, that's what I thought I was doing, but apparently my patented dance moves are now posted on the Interweb, and now everyone is watching! I'll be sure to rein in my gyrating in the future, lest someone decides to take another photo...sigh.

[pokerchick66]

Hes got the "white guy overbite" going on

You really should not have said that while I was here at work.

[Mexi]

Well, that's what I thought I was doing, but apparently my patented dance moves are now posted on the Interweb, and now everyone is watching! I'll be sure to rein in my gyrating in the future, lest someone decides to take another photo...sigh.

Lmao :D :D Those were some sweet moves!

[NeenAtlanta]

A "jumper & spiller"?? Those sound like some real fancy dance moves, Ms. Neen . . . are those special Zydeco manuevers? :D

Yes, special moves I've perfected over the years! :D

[NeenAtlanta]

Well, that's what I thought I was doing, but apparently my patented dance moves are now posted on the Interweb, and now everyone is watching! I'll be sure to rein in my gyrating in the future, lest someone decides to take another photo...sigh.

No way, Ross. You are seriously shaking that ass, and I love it! Don't stop now. I've always admired guys who just let it go when they dance.

[stlbarb]

No way, Ross. You are seriously shaking that ass, and I love it! Don't stop now. I've always admired guys who just let it go when they dance.

whoever was shaking their ass at 4:30 this morning needs to hold back.
it shook the house. in fact i've heard it shook everybody's house.

[BigDag]

whoever was shaking their ass at 4:30 this morning needs to hold back.
it shook the house. in fact i've heard it shook everybody's house.

That was God dancing. Don't f#$k with God.

[glinda]

whoever was shaking their ass at 4:30 this morning needs to hold back.
it shook the house. in fact i've heard it shook everybody's house.
I think it was Pele (goddess of fire/volcanoes). And man, she can shake it. People here felt it. Not me, I was sleeping.

[Mexi]

whoever was shaking their ass at 4:30 this morning needs to hold back.
it shook the house. in fact i've heard it shook everybody's house.

We had a 3.2 jolt us 2 nights ago.

[stlbarb]

I think it was Pele (goddess of fire/volcanoes). And man, she can shake it. People here felt it. Not me, I was sleeping.

i would have slept thru it but it woke Jim & the dog (not sure which one woke first). he thought it was somebody in the house because heard it rather than felt it. he even said, maybe it was an earthquake, i said it was probably the ghost and went back to sleep. (i think we have/had a pet ghost in the house)

[Mexi]

whoever was shaking their ass at 4:30 this morning needs to hold back.
it shook the house. in fact i've heard it shook everybody's house.

Residents across the Midwest were awakened Friday by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake that rattled skyscrapers in Chicago's Loop and homes in Cincinnati but appeared to cause no major injuries or damage.

The quake just before 4:37 a.m. was centered six miles from West Salem, Ill., and 45 miles from Evansville, Ind. It was felt in such distant cities as Milwaukee, Des Moines, Iowa, and Atlanta, nearly 400 miles to the southeast.

"It shook our house where it woke me up," said David Behm of Philo, 10 miles south of Champaign. "Windows were rattling, and you could hear it. The house was shaking inches. For people in central Illinois, this is a big deal. It's not like California."

[Muffaletta Diver]

Well, that's what I thought I was doing, but apparently my patented dance moves are now posted on the Interweb, and now everyone is watching! I'll be sure to rein in my gyrating in the future, lest someone decides to take another photo...sigh.

Ross...don't sweat it, my man. I have to consciously fight the urge to submit to the overbite while dancing. It must be some sort of natural reaction in many because one of my favorite people watching activities is spotting the overbite in a crowd of dancers. It's more common than good dancing, that's for sure.

I like your hip action in that pic as well. I too apparently have a natural inclination toward dirty dancing because my wife is constantly telling me to go easy on the gyrating when we are dancing in public. "Settle down, Swivel Hips" is her warning to me.

Of course, when the dancing is private, she utters no such warning. ;)

[Rossvegas]

I'm actually less of an overbite guy and more of a tongue-jabbed-into-cheek guy - it's ain't pretty either!

[Belle]

Muff and Ross...we wemmens love guys who dance period!

Here is a nice ditty from youtube by a sister/ brother team who are dancing in my favorite place, the kitchen. They got lots of videos but I like this one.

But I don't think one lesson will do the job.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iz0Px8a5HI

[duende]

OK - who's got some footage of Beatle Bob doin' his patented "typewriter" dance to make Ross feel better :)

and ssssshhhhh! it's my private shame that in almost a decade of playing at zydeco dances (and watching every dance lesson that preceeded a show), I still can't even join in on a slide... maybe I'm just a dance voyeur!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Muff and Ross...we wemmens love guys who dance period!

Here is a nice ditty from youtube by a sister/ brother team who are dancing in my favorite place, the kitchen. They got lots of videos but I like this one.

But I don't think one lesson will do the job.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iz0Px8a5HI

I think one of the "moments" that sealed the deal on my love of New Orleans was attending the Fais Do Do at Tip's on Sunday afternoon during my first trip down. The joy on the faces of the dancers and the warmth with which they welcomed us - and even showed us a few steps! - told me I was someplace special. Thanks for reminding me of that afternoon...

[breambob]

Zydebooty will be available for dance assistance--usually at front right side of fais do do

A few points:
1) Zydebooty is a zydeco dancing machine. A relentless dynamo. Not for the faint of heart or hip and leg action.
2) You will wait your turn for a dance with her, long lines.
3) She will wear you out just watching her dance.

I can't wait ;)

[mdfest]

Overbite support group- nice.

Im going to have to hide, lest someone take a photo of me doing it!

[revjimk]

Duende:
Bwahaha!! "Typewriter dance": howled out loud in the library. On that vein, I recall Joe Cocker explaining that his dance wasn't just a spaz attack; one hand was playing "air piano" & the other "air bass"
Watching dance lessons is like looking at food, doesn't acomplish anything. Not a lecture hall, you need theory AND PRACTICE. Just start trying to do what the instructor says, maybe you'll get it, if the teacher is good, you'll get corrected & keep working on it & improving (Oh yea, holding a woman while digging on zydeco isn't really WORK!).
Moon: Have to be drunk? MANY years ago, I first started dancing while drunk at HS dances. Then I discovered dancing itself got me high, didn't need no steenkin' booze, quitting was a breeze. Try it...(dancing I mean, feel free to imbibe!)
Zydebooty
Have we met?
Everyone else:
We need to decide on a time, JF is soon come... So far, Mexi wants early on the 2nd Fri., others seem to be open , but don't want to miss Tab. I don't either, let me check the cubebs.
My preferred times so far are: 1st Sat. before Rosie (about 5), 2nd Thurs. before Creole Zydeco Farmers (about 12:30). I'm willing to "negotiate".
Anyone interested, please let us know what you'd like so we can get this settled pretty soon. Feel free to e-mail me at revjimk@yahoo.com
Oh yea, Mexi: Santa Barbara? You should make a point of going to the Gator by the Bay fest in San Diego, the weekend after JF (or the next?). There will be instructors galore, mucho dancers, cajun, zydeco, blues & swing. I promise you a dance...
jim

[Belle]

A few points:
1) Zydebooty is a zydeco dancing machine. A relentless dynamo. Not for the faint of heart or hip and leg action.
2) You will wait your turn for a dance with her, long lines.
3) She will wear you out just watching her dance.

I can't wait ;)

She must lead not follow?

[revjimk]

OK, these folks have expressed interest but haven't said what time they like:Dawson, Mariena, Bluesgirl, Pokerchick, & Orleansnj
Lemme hear from ya... do you like the times I suggested or prefer something else?
MamaRoux
I don't see any conflict with Tab, I wanna see him too. DEFINITELY bring the hubby!
rev

[glinda]

The time you suggested 2nd weekend looks good for me (won't be there 1st weekend :( )

[Zydebooty]

thanks BreamBob! I am not be in quite the usual form since I had my achilles ripped by a stingray last year and the leg is still a little gimpy--and ripped my rotator cuff in a spectacular ski crash 2 weeks ago--but at our JF training camp here last weekend I seemed to pretty much do my usual dance antics...and for the record, I agree that dancing at least a little drunk is the way to go. And yes--I lead--except with Big Rick who is an amazing dancer. See you all at Fais dodo!!

[Mexi]

Oh yea, Mexi: Santa Barbara? You should make a point of going to the Gator by the Bay fest in San Diego, the weekend after JF (or the next?). There will be instructors galore, mucho dancers, cajun, zydeco, blues & swing. I promise you a dance...
jim

Excellent.. I'll pencil you in on my dance card! Yes...I've already been alerted about this fest & plan on going. I've been to the Long Beach fest & they have a big dance floor, and many dancers. I took a lesson and got to practice my moves a little. SOOO much fun! I really LOVED it dancing that style.

[mariena]

I could do the Thursday at 1230 on 2nd weekend. I need to be at Billy Joel on First Saturday so that one would be out for me. Looking forward to it though. I can do most any day if it is early except for 1st Sunday.

[luvdancin]

Just remember that if you do it before Rosie you may be competing with the watermelon sacrifice!!

[neen&lar]

1st Sat. before the Rosie Ledet show and before the wacky,wild, and wonderful watermelon ritual works well for us. See you there with our dancing shoes on.

[Jada]

I am the same way RT...not to mention that I am uncoordinated as all get out :rolleyes: not only do I have two left feet but I gots two left legs, seem to get all tangled up.


Yeah but Dan, we danced (ok, I guess I'm using that term loosely) at DBA. ;)

[revjimk]

Carolina Beadhead
Thanks for the heads up... I definitely don't want to compete with sacred watermelon sacrifice, so that time is out (sorry Neen & Lar).
Let me get back to the cubebs & recalculate. Wish I remembered to bring my cube printout, old fashioned paper is so much easier than using this website.
Amazing how fast this thread went to page 4 after a weekend off
jim

[neen&lar]

Alls good. Nina and I will be at the Fest both weekends, so anytime that works for you will be grand. We tend to spend alot of time at the Fa-do-do stage, so hope to link there.

[Mexi]

I am SO looking forward to this!!

[revjimk]

OK. 2nd weekend, about 12:30 Thursday, just before Creole Zydeco Farmers. Set in stone.
Still thinking about 1st weekend, before Zydepunks is a good time but I have no idea if they're a danceable zydeco band (the suffix "punks" scares me!)
Any opinions on this one?
Another option is before Hadley Castille on the first Sat. but I'm considering maybe going to Fest International that day...
I wish I had the computer skills to put my picture on here, so if anyone saw me we could do an impromptu lesson... oh well
rev

[Belle]

OK. 2nd weekend, about 12:30 Thursday, just before Creole Zydeco Farmers. Set in stone.
Still thinking about 1st weekend, before Zydepunks is a good time but I have no idea if they're a danceable zydeco band (the suffix "punks" scares me!)
Any opinions on this one?
Another option is before Hadley Castille on the first Sat. but I'm considering maybe going to Fest International that day...
I wish I had the computer skills to put my picture on here, so if anyone saw me we could do an impromptu lesson... oh well
rev

If someone has a car that is going to Luizza's before fest they could park and crank it or ir Luizza's has a CD player we could always do a meet up and dance outside.;)
Just don't make it Sunday as I has to be there real early for Lena :eek:

[Rossvegas]

And I'll be conducting my patented "Zyderobics" classes every morning at 10:30 before the gates open. Sweat baby, sweat!!!

[Belle]

And I'll be conducting my patented "Zyderobics" classes every morning at 10:30 before the gates open. Sweat baby, sweat!!!


I love everything about you!!! Love the new signature!!!

[Rossvegas]

Thanks Belle! I just couldn't allow that quote to end up in the depths of the thread storage facility, you know? I still laugh when I read it... :>)

[revjimk]

Good try, Ross... I think "Zydeco Queen" Mona Wilson has already copyrighted
"Zydaerobics", and she's a tough cookie.
But if you don't charge $$$ she has no case!
rev

[Rossvegas]

Are you serious? I was joking about the "patented" part, but there is no greater workout than slapping on some chanka chank and going berserk for an hour in your living room!

[revjimk]

Ross
Not sure about the copyright, but yes indeed, Mona has a "zydeaerobics video".
"but there is no greater workout than slapping on some chanka chank and going berserk for an hour in your living room!"
Thats a good workout alright, but you oughta try dancing 10 hours or so with different ladies in your arms each time... stamina!!!
rev

[revjimk]

JUst checked out Zydepunks website, interesting but not what I would call dance zydeco.
I'd rather have a good z-band after lesson so folks could practice their new skills. I'll keep looking
rev

[Festaholic]

Hey Ross. You d man....I knew I'd have my 15 minutes of fame at some point.

[Rossvegas]

It's a statement for the ages, amigo. Unbelievable... :>)

[Mexi]

OK. 2nd weekend, about 12:30 Thursday, just before Creole Zydeco Farmers. Set in stone.


Darn :( My plane doesn't land until 2 on Thursday!! Oh well...guess I'm dancin freestyle again

[swag]

OK. 2nd weekend, about 12:30 Thursday, just before Creole Zydeco Farmers. Set in stone.
Still thinking about 1st weekend, before Zydepunks is a good time but I have no idea if they're a danceable zydeco band (the suffix "punks" scares me!)
Any opinions on this one?
Another option is before Hadley Castille on the first Sat. but I'm considering maybe going to Fest International that day...
I wish I had the computer skills to put my picture on here, so if anyone saw me we could do an impromptu lesson... oh well
rev

So, what are the pre-requisites? Do you need basic dance moves? A marginal sense of rhythm?

[Rossvegas]

It's easy Swag. You must simply possess your "Intro to zydeco 101" certficate and be able to run around shirtless like Shamat. You'll have no problem qualifying!

[Belle]

I am so confused. The 2nd weekenders have their slot and first weekend is waiting to hear? Is that right?

Mexi...I free wheel real well too.

[revjimk]

Belle
Sorry about that. The reason you're confused is that I am too. Yes, 2nd weekend is set. I'm still pondering Weekend1, bear with me cause I'm making this up as I go along.
Swag
Prerequisites? I guess I'll skip the PH.D & 15 years seniority this time.... yep, a minimal sense of rhythm helps a lot.
Just give it a try, if you mess up no one will freak out
rev

[revjimk]

Mexi
Thats a shame, maybe we can work something out.I might be at Rock'nBowl that nite. E-mail me: revjimk@yahoo.com

[revjimk]

I finally made up my mind. I had to google Joe Hall to find out who he is, & turns out he plays zydeco....
SO: 1st Friday, about noon, before Joe Hall
2nd Thursday, about 12:30 before Creole Zydeco Farmers
I would be happy to give quicky lessons to anyone who runs into me any other time, unless I'm busy.Or e-mail me to set something up. Maybe I can get someone to help me put my picture up here so you can recognize me, but don't hold your breath, Carolina Beadhead tried to coach me, no luck
Belle: Last town before W. Va. headed north on I-81? Would that be Winchester? I used to live in Staunton..
rev

[Zydekitten]

OK. 2nd weekend, about 12:30 Thursday, just before Creole Zydeco Farmers. Set in stone.
Still thinking about 1st weekend, before Zydepunks is a good time but I have no idea if they're a danceable zydeco band (the suffix "punks" scares me!)
Any opinions on this one?
Another option is before Hadley Castille on the first Sat. but I'm considering maybe going to Fest International that day...
I wish I had the computer skills to put my picture on here, so if anyone saw me we could do an impromptu lesson... oh well
rev
Sadly, I won't be able to make it as I'll be volunteering in Ms. Lena's tent :( :( :(

[Zydekitten]

I finally made up my mind. I had to google Joe Hall to find out who he is, & turns out he plays zydeco....
SO: 1st Friday, about noon, before Joe Hall
2nd Thursday, about 12:30 before Creole Zydeco Farmers
I would be happy to give quicky lessons to anyone who runs into me any other time, unless I'm busy.Or e-mail me to set something up. Maybe I can get someone to help me put my picture up here so you can recognize me, but don't hold your breath, Carolina Beadhead tried to coach me, no luck
Belle: Last town before W. Va. headed north on I-81? Would that be Winchester? I used to live in Staunton..
rev
Rev - send me your picture at red_beansandrice at yahoo dot com and I'll get it sized for you and can give you easy-peasy instructions about how to post it. :)

[luvdancin]

I used to live in Staunton..

And it's taken me almost three years to remember to pronounce it as "stanton". We have a "stawnton" in Illinois so that's how I always pronounced it.

[luvdancin]

I'm usually around the Fais Do Do stage as well so if anyone wants a quick lesson, I would be happy to oblige.

[swag]

Swag
Prerequisites? I guess I'll skip the PH.D & 15 years seniority this time.... yep, a minimal sense of rhythm helps a lot.
Just give it a try, if you mess up no one will freak out
rev

Except the young lady whose ankles I'm stepping on...

[Mexi]

Mexi
Thats a shame, maybe we can work something out.I might be at Rock'nBowl that nite. E-mail me: revjimk@yahoo.com

Aww...thanks!
Unfortunately, for me, my group has voted we are somewhere else that night. Ya see.. I traveled solo last year & wished I had mates, and this year I have 4 & it already feels like 4 too many! I'm a free-spirit...I need to ROAM.............:D

[revjimk]

Mexi
Couldn't agree more. I always solo jazzfest, occasionally I've gone with folks who can keep up, but usually its an anchor.
I'll keep an eye out, if not at JF, definitely at Gator by the Bay
rev

[NeenAtlanta]

Hey Ross. You d man....I knew I'd have my 15 minutes of fame at some point.

It was such a damn fine quote. We need to get it on a tshirt or button somehow.

[mamaroux]

Ross
Not sure about the copyright, but yes indeed, Mona has a "zydeaerobics video".
"but there is no greater workout than slapping on some chanka chank and going berserk for an hour in your living room!"
Thats a good workout alright, but you oughta try dancing 10 hours or so with different ladies in your arms each time... stamina!!!
rev

Stamina... a very good thing, indeed!

[mamaroux]

It's easy Swag. You must simply possess your "Intro to zydeco 101" certficate and be able to run around shirtless like Shamat. You'll have no problem qualifying!

Shamat runs around, more than just shirtless, Ross! LOL

He's got "Buns of Steel" that one!

[mamaroux]

I finally made up my mind. I had to google Joe Hall to find out who he is, & turns out he plays zydeco....
SO: 1st Friday, about noon, before Joe Hall
2nd Thursday, about 12:30 before Creole Zydeco Farmers
I would be happy to give quicky lessons to anyone who runs into me any other time, unless I'm busy.Or e-mail me to set something up. Maybe I can get someone to help me put my picture up here so you can recognize me, but don't hold your breath, Carolina Beadhead tried to coach me, no luck
Belle: Last town before W. Va. headed north on I-81? Would that be Winchester? I used to live in Staunton..
rev

if you email me your pic, I'll put it up and email you the link that you can paste in on the UserCP up there on the left.

mama roux at com cast dot net (no spaces between any of those words when you type it in, ok?)

[revjimk]

Mama Roux
I tried that with Carolina Beadhead and someone else. No luck. I'm using a file from "My Photos" on Yahoo & can't seem to e-mail it. I hate it when everyone else can figger this stuff out & I can't... hopelessly analogue?
But I'll try again
rev

[mamaroux]

Mama Roux
I tried that with Carolina Beadhead and someone else. No luck. I'm using a file from "My Photos" on Yahoo & can't seem to e-mail it. I hate it when everyone else can figger this stuff out & I can't... hopelessly analogue?
But I'll try again
rev

what's the link to your photo?

[Zydekitten]

Mama Roux
I tried that with Carolina Beadhead and someone else. No luck. I'm using a file from "My Photos" on Yahoo & can't seem to e-mail it. I hate it when everyone else can figger this stuff out & I can't... hopelessly analogue?
But I'll try again
rev
Heya, Rev - what a lot of folks have found that works most successfully is to host their photos on Photobucket (which is free and very user-friendly, even for those in the analog set), it can even help you edit it to be avatar size for uploading to the CP area of your profile here. :D

I'm also happy to help, if you'd like. :)

[revjimk]

Mama Roux
define "link"
rev

[mamaroux]

Mama Roux
define "link"
rev

how's this... go to the photo... open it in it's own window... what's the URL on that browser window? Copy that and paste it in a message here.

I'm assuming you're a windoze user and not a mac user?

[revjimk]

Mama Roux
I tried to e-mail the URL to you yesterday to mamaroux@comcast.net. I got a "message failure" reply.
I admit computers are amazingly useful when you can get them to work, but other than that, I DESPISE COMPUTERS!!!!!
Not worth the friggin effort, its "harshing my mellow"
rev

[revjimk]

Actually, it said:"Return Mail, User Unknown" ???!!!???

[revjimk]

Well two couples showed up, and I had the pleasure of meeting LuvsCajun.
Only thing guys, is that after a lesson, you have to get out & dance.... its called having fun & practicing!
Sat. I went out to Lafayette for Fest Internationale, good move.... better weather & beaucoups dancers
Hope more folks show up, Thursday, about 12:30, before Creole Zydeco Farmers.
rev

[revjimk]

Well I walked around in front of the FDD stage and called out if anyone wanted to learn zydeco, no takers. No biggy, I went to Lafayette & Breaux Bridge both Saturdays, where everyone knows how, and danced myself silly.
There's a zydeco fest somewhere in the USA starting now just about every weekend thru July: San Diego, Houston, Daphne( Alabama), then a bunch on the East Coast.
Google Arn Burkhoff's website for details
rev