HappyFun

Hi Helloman,

I completely agree with you. It seems like you are very experienced in knowing how to create an excellent atmosphere for a party. You are absolutely right that very few Chinese communities organize dance party like "Friend Club" and not many social dance events are organized here for dancelovers like us.

I am currently taking basic course and wish to find a good partner and have a place to practice. I would say maybe we should gather all the dancelovers together one day and discuss how to have a dance party organized more often. I think you are a suitable candidate to become an organizer. Thanks

映雪

I'm interested in going to the last swing party of the year, who's going??

helloman

I am not associated with the organizers.
This Friend-club-organized activity
is one of the very few, if not the only, regular social dance event
that is organized by and for the Chinese community,
so I really hope that it can do well enough to become an interesting destination for most of us.

As for the music selection, yes, I agree that it is a bit weak.
It is not that they don't have a good collection,
because in the past, I've heard some really good songs in the parties.
Maybe the DJ can't really distinguish the hot numbers
from the sleep-inducing lulloby.
I think the organizers should do some house cleaning of their dance music collection before the next party.
In each dance music category, for example, ChaCha, Rumba, swing, etc. identify and rank the songs from "Wow", to "hot", to "what's this !", to "never mind".
If they don't know enough to decide,
then they should consult the people who dance often for their opinions.
Another rule is "don't play 2 songs of the same dance consecutively".

I hope they would read the posts here
or someone who know them can pass the words.

I am an average Joe.
I blend well in a crowd, so you probably wouldn't notice me
even if I were in the party.

Anyway a few of my dancing friends will be there next time.

HappyFun

Hi Helloman, I did pratice my steps a bit there with my friends but I didn't have a chance to dance with the girls. Just my own opinion, the musics were a bit uninspiring and too many songs for 快三 in a row. Also, the music, for example, for ChaChaCha dance was a bit too old and slow. I myself like old Chinese musics too but sometimes we need to put some new inspiring musicss,especially like ChaChaCha, Rumba,Merengue,Salsa, Merengue and so on. Combination of old and new songs is always the best to change the atmosphere on the dance floor. I always hope that Friend's Club can do successfully and attract more dancers or dancelovers like us. I believe that many people will have the same feeling as mine. By the way, Helloman, are you one of the organizers or a friend of organizers? Were you there last Saturday? Thanks

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helloman

I hope that you practiced your steps to your heart's content in the party.
Did you have a chance to dance with the 2 girls ?

Regarding the music, what don't you like specifically ?
If you can make some specific points or suggestions,
maybe the organizers can accomodate and make the party better next time.
Is it the song/music selection ?
Too old ? Beats not clear ? Uninspiring melody ? Not very danceable ?
How about the sound system ?
The sound not clear and crispy ?
The volume or the base are not adjusted properly ?
The CD player frequently skips, leading to annoying interruptions ?
The pause is too long between songs, causing the party momentum to falter ?
Too many songs of the same nature(3 waltz songs in a row) are played consecutively ?
Repeat the same songs serveral times in the party ?

HappyFun

Helloman, thanks for your information.  I went there with my friends but we were a bit disappointed with the music (just my own preference and nothing offensive).  Although the music wasn't very good,  there were some nice dancers there.  My friends and I saw two outstanding girls whom we are quite interested in knowing them as friends.  One was wearing white no sleeve shirt and long skirt, quite tall and the other was wearing a grey skirt who was also quite tall too.  Both were sitting close to the DJ. Hope we could see them again or they could contact us or leave their emails.  Thanks

helloman

Yes, it is on this Saturday. I read it in the Chinese newspaper.
You can contact the organizers at (514) 846 - 9811 or 484 - 5544.

Address: 2295 St.Marc(in the corner with the Sherbrooke Street).
On the third floor.
There is a kindergarden beside it.
Take Metro Green Line and get off at Guy-Concordia,
Exit is St.Mathew.
One block west,then turn right.

http://www.sinoquebec.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=11531&highlight=friend+club

HappyFun

Helloman, thanks for your advice about practising my steps. So is it true that there will be a party this Saturday organized by Friend Club? Is there any phone number,email or website that I can confirm the party?  Please advise.  Thanks

helloman

dance party organized by Friend's Club this coming Saturday Aug. 21,2004

Good idea.

Now all those who want to dance just show up in that party.

HappyFun, if you dance with everyone who shows up,
then you would have plenty of practice.