Talcum Powder

[Guest micky p]

well hello there, im back lol. when i go to a northern soul night, namely st doms in the toon, there is so much talc on the floor i cant dance ! i wear bounce trainers so talc becomes ice and my trainers and clothes are white ! my wife vicki has slipped a few times ! its all well and good if one wears leather soled shoes as it works ! but im a dancer not a drinker or one of those arses that sit down most of the night only getting up cos they cant fart sitting down ! "YOU KNOW WHO U R !! lol please soul fans dont make me have to force u to snort ur talc off the table ! lol see u all at st doms next week ! dont talk my corner or the teddy bears gettin thrown out of the pram ! come on you lot ! any miss-haps broken bones or other injuries threw these mindless talcumfools ? micky p in the toon.

[Tezza]

My name is Terry and I am a User !!

Totally agree mate. I am a slidey Dancer with Leather Soled Shoes and have always used Talc. I just put it down under my own feet and use it so. The floor is generally big enough to cater for those who do and those who don't. The main problem is with the people who use it like they are Crop Dusting, walk ito the middle of a floor and spray the stuff everywhere. Its a matter of common curtousey.

Enough room in this world for everyone.

My name is Terry and I am a User !!

[Guest micky p]

am gonna grass them up to johnsons ! well said tezza ! they are like dogs in heat "gotto leave me scent ! lol ST DOMS ! NAMED AND SHAMED ! KTF

[Guest soul elite]

Here we go again... Surely if kept to a minimum for those who need it its ok?

[Back Street Blue]

Agree that too much is a pain in the arse, but a bit of talk helps me to dance.

I've never taken my own, I just walk through other people's and that's usually enough to do the trick.

What does me in though is when the floor in the Gent's is swimming and my shoes get wet, then its a pain if there is no talk!

Remember going to the revived wheel at Whitworth Street once when some bright spark threw a load of waxy type soap pieces on the floor and it was like an ice rink, so know what you mean when its too slippy.

Get some leather's on mate and sling your trainers, that's the easy option.

[Guest Dale]

Well this topic as come at the right time.

I run a venue and only last week recieved a phone call from the manager regarding an issue with talc.

They have never in the passed bothered that talc been used,up and till now when an accident happened

at a local scooter club get together were a person slipped and broke her arm.

Very unfortunate i know,but talc banned now.

Use it myself were needed as some floors are hard work......

Edited February 22, 2013 by Dale

[Len]

[Back Street Blue]

A Why do your punters need talk when they dance at that slow pace (only kidding Len)

B Don't let old ladies in, they're notorious for deliberately falling over to get a bogus claim in, bloody compensation culture pensioner b*ast*rds (still only kidding Len)

C I think that Johnson's baby powder bottle is a cover up

[Guest soulie75]

if you can dance ,YOU dont need it

[Guest soul elite]

guess you're a 'sh%t hot' dancer then Soulie75...

[Guest gordon russell]

Talc is for putting on babies bums

[Linky]

Talc is for putting on babies bums

Or old ladies tuppences

[Guest gordon russell]

Or old ladies tuppences

Ha ha......is a tuppence the same as a camel hoof, if so :lol:

[Guest soulie75]

guess you're a 'sh%t hot' dancer then Soulie75...

yes ,when i went to wigan i danced at the front near the stage ,no one used talc , the shufflers used it to dance, at the back on the dance floor Edited February 22, 2013 by soulie75

[barney]

yes ,when i went to wigan i danced at the front near the stage ,no one used talc , you did at the back of the room

did wot at the back graham

[Guest]

Talc on a tiled dance floor just plain dangerous as well as being un-necessary, get yourself a decent pair of leather soled shoes too.

Atb

Mc

[Back Street Blue]

You don't "need" talk to dance if the floor's good and I agree I don't remember seeing it on the floor at WC.

I'm a shuffler (that's feet not fingers) and I danced front, back middle and sides of the floor downstairs anywhere there was enough space really.

But when the floor's sticky, a little talc makes it easier to dance the way I do.

Went to the Ritz dayer last September and the floor was almost impossible to dance on in places, uneven boards and proper sticky 'cos of all the ale that got spilled on it at a previous live band event. I would have struggled even more without the talc. Real shame as I was expecting that fantastic raised floor of old which was one of the best I'd ever had the pleasure to bounce on but the building's interior has been totally rearranged and that old floor has sadly gone for good.

Good luck to all you top dancer's who don't need it, got to go now 'cos I'm off out dancin' so...........who's got the talc?

[dedji1955]

Some soulies appear to be making a statement these days by flooding the floor with talc having a quick shuffle and then leave never to return

On several recent outings I have seen good dance floors ruined by too much talc

[Rushden Vic]

Talc is for putting on babies bums

Ive just had my weekly bath and ive put talc all over meself including my bum so your wrong Terry , its not just for babies bums its for my bum as well.

Crikey that must mean I,m not A soulie but nothing but a arsoulie . me mums also complaining about the mess I,m leaving on the bathroom floor

Edited February 22, 2013 by midnight brew

[Casper]

IF a floor is very sticky a very small amount under your own feet is enough .. take two pair of shoes to the venue , slippy ones and sticky ones .. easy !

Talc is the now used as some sort of statement at times .. like an entrance statment by throwing it all over even before trying the floor ..

Health issues too as the cloud affects asthma sufferers ..and to some degree everyone, not good stuff to be breathing in .. .. let alone the broken bones issue..

Only good thing is at least you can see talc and avoid it .. unlike the wax chips coming into use..

overall , used with sense , it's ok ..just that bit under your feet .. and most are happy , remember your talcsoaked heaven is another dancers hell !

ATB pete n' susan xx

Edited February 23, 2013 by casper

[Andybellwood]

What are ' wax chips' Pete?

[Patto]

Nothing worse than being sat near a person who walks onto the floor and empties half a tub of talc then shuffles on it for one dance before sitting back down for an hour.

Having said that there was something magical about the old venue nighters when the floor was sprinkled with talc the smell mingling with the sweat,and your shoes and trousers coated in the stuff by morning.

But Casper is right no need for it realy if you carry around two pairs of shoes.I have one leather soled and one clarks type soft cushion sole and a simple swap over makes it ok on most floors

Edited February 23, 2013 by Patto

[Patto]

Just read a post that says no talc was used at the casino is this true.I only went twice during its death throws so cant coment,but remember lots of talc use in the 80s/90s,think the most i got covered in it was at Keele

Edited February 23, 2013 by Patto

[Ritchieandrew]

Forget Talc ..............just play "Dance to the music".......................Quote: I'm gonna add a little guitar to make it easy to move your feet.!!

[Casper]

What are ' wax chips' Pete?

some sort of crystal that makes the floor like an ice rink .. not had any in my hand but only small grains that squash and create a coating on the floor .. .. it cannot be seen .. .. so is quite dangerous ..

pete

[Paddy Ferry]

People put talc down at our club last year I was going to say sprinkled but it looked more like a snowdrift, the problem was when it's compacted into the carpet the club had to hire special cleaning equipment to remove it and not happy with me so this year no talc. I have come across the crystals and they are very effective but can make the floor lethal only a tiny amount is required .

[manus]

Just read a post that says no talc was used at the casino is this true.I only went twice during its death throws so cant coment,but remember lots of talc use in the 80s/90s,think the most i got covered in it was at Keele

Talc was certainly used at wigan but was seen as a bit divvy to be honest. It's not something that I've used (intentionally)but I agree with Soul Elite if others want to use it sensibly then why not. Dancing has become a wee bit too precious these days - people complaining they can't dance because there's too much talc , too little talc , a drop of beer on the floor - what happened to just going out and enjoying the music without planning it like a military operation.

Cheers

Manus

Edited February 23, 2013 by manus

[Zed1]

I thought the talc was on the floor to soak up all the old peoples little 'accidents'?....

[Guest Matt Male]

Talc was certainly used at wigan but was seen as a bit divvy to be honest. It's not something that I've used (intentionally)but I agree with Soul Elite if others want to use it sensibly then why not. Dancing has become a wee bit too precious these days - people complaining they can't dance because there's too much talc , too little talc , a drop of beer on the floor - what happened to just going out and enjoying the music without planning it like a military operation.

Cheers

Manus

Well beer, or any kind of water on the floor is very dangerous, that's a different issue altogether. I don't mind a bit of talc but beer can send you flying when you are moving fast. i went down on my knee a few months back after slipping on some spilt beer. People who stand on the dancefloor drinking are f***ing idiots.

If you think it's not a problem try it the next time you go out.

Edited February 23, 2013 by Matt Male

[dedji1955]

Well beer, or any kind of water on the floor is very dangerous, that's a different issue altogether. I don't mind a bit of talc but beer can send you flying when you are moving fast. i went down on my knee a few months back after slipping on some spilt beer. People who stand on the dancefloor drinking are f***ing idiots.

If you think it's not a problem try it the next time you go out.

Most of the drinkers on dance floor are non soulies and I blame the promoters and security for allowing it and failing to stamp down on it

I could go on but it would require another thread

[manus]

Well beer, or any kind of water on the floor is very dangerous, that's a different issue altogether. I don't mind a bit of talc but beer can send you flying when you are moving fast. i went down on my knee a few months back after slipping on some spilt beer. People who stand on the dancefloor drinking are f***ing idiots.

If you think it's not a problem try it the next time you go out.

There's a difference between a pool of beer/water on the floor and a drop being spilt and everyone going into hysterics over it or someone committing the cardinal sin of walking across the dancefloor with a pint - it's all getting a bit ridiculous in my opinion. I've slipped on talc before but it doesn't make me feel the people that use it are idiots (well maybe the odd one or two). I sometimes think the fun element is being sucked out of the scene - my point was that people could relax a bit more and maybe accept other ways of doing things and maybe go out with the intention of enjoying themselves instead of carrying a set of rules around in their heads.

One of the best times I've had lately was at the Vintage Soul afternoon do in Brighton underneath the station - the dancefloor is cobblestones and wet with condensation and the place is freezing but what a laugh and people just get up and dance regardless.

Cheers

Manus

Edited February 23, 2013 by manus

[Guest Matt Male]

There's a difference between a pool of beer/water on the floor and a drop being spilt and everyone going into hysterics over it or someone committing the cardinal sin of walking across the dancefloor with a pint - it's all getting a bit ridiculous in my opinion. I've slipped on talc before but it doesn't make me feel the people that use it are idiots (well maybe the odd one or two). I sometimes think the fun element is being sucked out of the scene - my point was that people could relax a bit more and maybe accept other ways of doing things and maybe go out with the intention of enjoying themselves instead of carrying a set of rules around in their heads.

One of the best times I've had lately was at the Vintage Soul afternoon do in Brighton underneath the station - the dancefloor is cobblestones and wet with condensation and the place is freezing but what a laugh and people just get up and dance regardless.

Cheers

Manus

Well fair enough. I agree a few spots of beer are nothing to worry about, but sometimes a spillage is hard to spot in the dark. I just don't need a broken leg or a smashed knee-cap. I certainly try to avoid walking across a dancefloor if i'm carrying a couple of pints, it's just good manners for the dancers more than anything else. To be honest the only time I cross the dancefloor is if I'm dancing, otherwise I go around the outside.

Cobblestone floor wet with condensation? Rather you than me mate.

[Guest ang b]

I can't dance on talc so I find myself having to dance on the carpet which is better but bloody hard work, I can remember someone having a bar of wax for there shoes I'm not sure if you can get it from these shops that cater for ballet, tap dancing & all those kinds of things shop maybe

[Casper]

I can't dance on talc so I find myself having to dance on the carpet which is better but bloody hard work, I can remember someone having a bar of wax for there shoes I'm not sure if you can get it from these shops that cater for ballet, tap dancing & all those kinds of things shop maybe

try a bar of soap .. works the same .. just rub it on your soles ..

pete n' susan

[Guest ang b]

So what's the problem then why can't people do that then it doesn't affect us all & it's safer

[Casper]

So what's the problem then why can't people do that then it doesn't affect us all & it's safer

soap makes it more "grippy" not slippy xx it's counter slippy floors ...

pete

[KevH]

Didn't realise dancing was so technical.I learnt in my bedroom,and we were posh.We had carpet.Great for calf-burn.

[Back Street Blue]

Didn't realise dancing was so technical.I learnt in my bedroom,and we were posh.We had carpet.Great for calf-burn.

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[KevH]

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here ya go have one of mine

[night nurse]

try a bar of soap .. works the same .. just rub it on your soles ..

pete n' susan

i agree i cant dance but have used soap in my day it does work try it and see

[Stillsoulin]

like Dale, i promote a local soul night, have done for the last 9 years at the same venue, new manager in, quiet word at the end of our last night, sorry but no more talc allowed,not that too much is used to be honest, one of his bar staff nearly went a pearler whilst clearing glasses and he wasnt impressed.so we are now a talc free zone.

Rob h.

[Guest soul elite]

yes ,when i went to wigan i danced at the front near the stage ,no one used talc , the shufflers used it to dance, at the back on the dance floor

Yeah well we all could 'back in the day'.

You saying you were in with the 'in crowd' dancing at the front of the stage...?

And while we're at it Wigan was NOT the be all and end all of Northern soul!! haha

[Guest micky p]

if you can dance ,YOU dont need it im with u soulie !!! nice one lol

[Guest micky p]

guess you're a 'sh%t hot' dancer then Soulie75...

i believe so yes !!! lol what i realy mean is yes lol but unfortunaly i broke both my feet on saturday !

[Guest micky p]

i agree i cant dance but have used soap in my day it does work try it and see

no thanx i dont like washing im a hobo !!! lol

[Guest micky p]

well hello there, im back lol. when i go to a northern soul night, namely st doms in the toon, there is so much talc on the floor i cant dance ! i wear bounce trainers so talc becomes ice and my trainers and clothes are white ! my wife vicki has slipped a few times ! its all well and good if one wears leather soled shoes as it works ! but im a dancer not a drinker or one of those arses that sit down most of the night only getting up cos they cant fart sitting down ! "YOU KNOW WHO U R !! lol please soul fans dont make me have to force u to snort ur talc off the table ! lol see u all at st doms next week ! dont talk my corner or the teddy bears gettin thrown out of the pram ! come on you lot ! any miss-haps broken bones or other injuries threw these mindless talcumfools ? micky p in the toon.

Just to add to my post, the person responsable for this mess is only 12 years old ! he goes with his dad ! he dresses older so ritchie mate st doms is ur baby and the 12 year old talcumonster needs to be put in the cresh ! sorry but me n vicki leave the kids in the house to trip the light fantastic not trip and break a hip and until this is cleared up im boycotting ST DOMS CRESH NEWCASTLE ! only joking i broke both my heels on saturday so i cant walk never mind dance/

[Andreas B]

At Backstreet Northern Soul Club here in Copenhagen, they've devised a pretty clever plan for the use of talc. Keep in mind, I've never made it over to any do's in the UK so I can't say for sure its very original, but it works really well and keeps the floor from being over-saturated with it. Up in the front of the room in the corner near the decks, they just dump out a large amount in one spot. That way, if you'd like some, you can just go over and dip your shoes in without accidentally spilling out too much. People track it across the floor over the night which means its in general a little bit more slick, but its not like accidentally stepping into a part of the floor absolutely flooded with it. Works like a charm and means everyone gets the right amount they want to use.