Rare 57eric Posted July 30, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2018 If you had to choose only three dances for the maximum enjoyment of evenings in the Queen's Room, what would they be? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDancer Posted July 30, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 30, 2018 For me it would be the waltz, foxtrot and rumba. Daisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted July 30, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 30, 2018 1) Cha Cha . 2) Social Rhythm ( which our American cousins insist on calling it Foxtrot - it's actually a Social foxtrot and the easiest dance of all ) not to be confused with a Ballroom Foxtrot . 3) Basic waltz . These dances you will learn at the beginners dance lessons each day across the Cunard fleet. Good luck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox trotter Posted July 30, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Just returned from a QE cruise and the band played lots of my favourites. Waltz, foxtrot and rumba. During the early evening recorded music sessions when the dance floor was not too crowded, it was possible to dance true ballroom slow foxtrot, reverting to social foxtrot when it became more crowded. Nice also to see some sequence dance sessions during the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KukiBaerdi Posted July 30, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 30, 2018 ChaCha Waltz Foxtrot Have fun! Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceansandseas Posted August 1, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 1, 2018 * Bell Boy.....Is Social Rhythm also called two step? Just wondering. My favourites are: Waltz, Two Step and Polka. I do not believe I have had a Polka in Queen's Room though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camgirl Posted August 1, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Waltz Social foxtrot Cha cha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted August 1, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 1, 2018 *Bell Boy.....Is Social Rhythm also called two step? Just wondering. My favourites are: Waltz, Two Step and Polka. I do not believe I have had a Polka in Queen's Room though. No, completely different, a two step is a poor version of what us Brits call a Quick Step. Social Rhythm ( also called Social Foxtrot) is one of the easiest dances to learn .Social Foxtrot is usually one of the first dances that a pupil will learn at a dance class here in the UK. It is very popular as it will get a beginner around the dance floor quite comfortably. Social Foxtrot/Social Rhythm is not to be confused with a 'Ballroom Foxtrot' . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBranst Posted August 1, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 1, 2018 For Us: ChaCha Quick Step Rumba We also like Waltz, but unfortunately there are frequently dancers on the who don't appear to know about line of dance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted August 2, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Social Foxtrot Two Step Lindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Foxtrot Posted August 2, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Slow Foxtrot (not Social Foxtrot) Quickstep Waltz BUT - don't expect to do any of the above properly at busy times on Cunard dance floors. Sadly, the floors are not really big enough and the majority of 'dancers' have very limited ability. This is not a criticism - but it is a fact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted August 2, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Slow Foxtrot (not Social Foxtrot)Quickstep Waltz BUT - don't expect to do any of the above properly at busy times on Cunard dance floors. Sadly, the floors are not really big enough and the majority of 'dancers' have very limited ability. This is not a criticism - but it is a fact! Ditto I agree Slow Foxtrot with the population of the ship even noticed it on the QE2, the adequate space to do certain dances is not there having been a dance performer once. And I do know watching on our sailings there is a good amount of the people on there to have fun while on vacation. Some interesting adlib steps seem to be created While there are those who have waited for the opportunity to take advantage of the Ballroom Orchestra in this Ballroom on the Seas. That is why G32 is available to "Let Your Hair Down" and "Hang Loose". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Bob Posted August 7, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Social Foxtrot for sure. Country Two-Step/Quickstep usually (any USISTD or DVIDA-qualified teacher should give you the basics of Quickstep). Some band leaders play more Waltz. For Rhythm/Latin, usually Cha-Cha. I agree the floor is smaller and more crowded than a US dance studio, open figures from American Waltz and Foxtrot are problematic. Not much variety in Rhythm. If you want something else, the DJ's in the Yacht Club are usually approachable. You could also ask the Social Hostess, the QR sound tech is sometimes very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 57eric Posted August 9, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Thanks to all who responded, particularly regarding the foxtrot. On my previous voyage, group lessons were provided on the six sea days and for a missed port. Of the seven dance styles offered, none were the foxtrot, so I was not planning to work on it. I am now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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