[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by bopat

I noticed the farther south I go, the more people in the dance area standing up, not dancing, but holding a drink. Maybe sipping, but mostly holding. I wonder if they notice the farther north they go, people are dancing. If they're drinking, they're sitting or standing elsewhere, not on the dance area. But actively drinking.

I don't mean it in a negative or positive way, just an observation.

Maybe the younger the group, the more reluctant they are to participate in an activity. One problem you often hear about young 20 - somethings is that they ALWAYS have their heads in their cell phones.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by frayedends

I have every right to stand there and watch a band as someone that chooses to dance. Just because you move doesn't give you more right to be in a certain area. Jeez, entitled much? Plus I've seen you folks dancing and it ain't pretty. Maybe you should plant your asses in the bleachers.

Non-pretty dancing is better than not dancing. Burns more calories. After a few drinks, everyone THINKS that they are a great dancer.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

As someone who’s never been to a square to dance or watch the band my question is why would anyone prefer standing on the dance floor vs sitting in a seat? The seat seems way more comfortable. I’m genuinely curious why anyone would prefer standing and holding a drink in your hand vs sitting and putting the drink down?

Answer.......standing with a drink makes you look "cool" as you listen to the band. Everyone wants to be......."cool".

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by TheWarriors

What it comes down to is too many people at the same place at one time. Not enough seats and not enough dance floor. And line dancing isn’t dancing and takes up too much room. And no man should ever line dance 😂

REAL MEN don't line dance.

[C. C. Rider]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

REAL MEN don't line dance.

There are other types of dancing that men (and women) do besides line dancing, but ALL of them are more difficult to do if the dance area is crowded with people just standing there taking up dancing space.

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[Two Bills]

Dancers take up far too much room.
Standing still with a beer or two is a more economical and greater use of available space.
Plus, it is sometimes very hard to distinguish if some are actually/allegedly dancing, or having an Epileptic Fit.
Line dancing was started by women 'holding on' whilst queuing to use the bathroom.

Cheers!

[frayedends]

Originally Posted by C. C. Rider

There are other types of dancing that men (and women) do besides line dancing, but ALL of them are more difficult to do if the dance area is crowded with people just standing there taking up dancing space.

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At least the people standing there are watching the band. Dancers are watching each other. They can go dance anywhere in the square that they hear the music without taking up the space where those of us that want to watch the band could be.

I'm being facetious of course. But my point is that space is for everyone that wants to enjoy the band. Unless of course it is designated as dance floor only. I haven't seen the signs.