tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8391293127288856260.post2350070481460358221..comments2023-09-27T12:44:03.592+01:00Comments on MsHedgehog: Fire and Flame BallmsHedgehoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05719152265628932122noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8391293127288856260.post-77549165307835724952009-02-08T10:19:00.000+00:002009-02-08T10:19:00.000+00:00I don't make recommendations, or otherwise: I ...I don't make recommendations, or otherwise: I just tell the social dancer what to expect and prepare for so they can judge whether they will like somewhere, why they might want to go, and what to take with them.<BR/><BR/>The DJing was fine, perhaps above average; your reading between the lines is erroneous. The loos were fine, as I wrote. The bar service was professional, as I wrote, and reasonably priced. I forgot to ask them for a glass of water, as I wasn't thirsty, so perhaps someone who did can comment.<BR/><BR/>It was a pleasant experience in a handsome setting with an outstanding performance and the opportunity to take the workshops. I wouldn't pay £25 to get in to a milonga more than once or twice a year, but this is an annual event, and the ball was included in the workshops fee.<BR/><BR/>I also had a good time at Carablanca the previous evening - they were not in competition, but on different nights. A&A also gave a useful class, though not a performance, at Carablanca, which I enjoyed (entire evening £12).<BR/><BR/>You can read Brigitte's comments about the reservations. It would have been a good idea to advertise the block booking scheme on the website.<BR/><BR/>Being tired after workshops is my reponsibility, because I'm unfit and can't be bothered to buy practice shoes. It has nothing at all to do with the workshops or the ball and it didn't affect my enjoyment of the evening.msHedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719152265628932122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8391293127288856260.post-41820791015041611152009-02-08T04:38:00.000+00:002009-02-08T04:38:00.000+00:00Hello Ms Hedgehog,What happened to your usual inve...Hello Ms Hedgehog,<BR/>What happened to your usual investigations of the toilets and locating FREE cold drinking water?<BR/><BR/>Carablanca charged us almost half price compared to the Ball and there were none of that abusive behaviour regarding where people could or could not sit.<BR/><BR/>Carablanca's evening was by far much more superior, entertaining, and thoughtful about their customers and the service they gave for HALF THE PRICE!<BR/><BR/>So DJ did a messy job from what we read between your lines, and many people were treated as second class unless they were part of the act, and the live music could not compete in quality with carablanca, and you had paid a lot of money for workshops and milonga that you tell us made you feel rough and tired to enjoy yourself. <BR/><BR/>After all those how can you be recommending it? Perhaps the answer is that you are hoping for a seat at one of those reserved tables next year?<BR/><BR/>Jack (The Lad)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8391293127288856260.post-74559414160196284612009-02-03T21:46:00.000+00:002009-02-03T21:46:00.000+00:00Hello Ms Hedgehog,Thank you for your comments. I a...Hello Ms Hedgehog,<BR/>Thank you for your comments. I am delighted you enjoyed both the workshops and the Ball.<BR/>I love a grand piano too! I even have one myself that Maria Martinova has enjoyed playing on many times during her visits to London.<BR/>Unfortunately the Carisbrooke Hall does not have a piano and does not have facilities to bring one into the hall. A great shame but every thing else they offer allowed me to make this Ball a big success.<BR/>Your comments are noted and will help me make it even better next year. Thank you.<BR/>For your information, the tickets were all the same. Only 5 tables were reserved for the teachers/ organisers who committed and pre-booked for their crowd. It seemed like a good idea at the time and does not appear to have disturbed anyone except 1 couple who behaved abominably.<BR/>I have already received a lot of emails from people who thank me for a fabulous time.<BR/>Amanda and Adrian will be back on the 20th March.<BR/>BrigitteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8391293127288856260.post-8030902718242319982009-02-02T11:54:00.000+00:002009-02-02T11:54:00.000+00:00I was at Carablanca too and I quite agree, they so...I was at Carablanca too and I quite agree, they sounded even better with a proper grand piano. That was an exceptionally nice night, and extended to 2am - I would have liked to be able to stay. It's a very good space for live music.msHedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719152265628932122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8391293127288856260.post-39946881677493114892009-02-02T10:52:00.000+00:002009-02-02T10:52:00.000+00:00Hello Ms Hedgehog,Tanguarda was playing the previo...Hello Ms Hedgehog,<BR/>Tanguarda was playing the previous night at Carablanca, and the pianist had the use of a gorgeous grand piano which sounded amazing - actually the whole band sounded amazing, the instruments really resounding off the Grand and off the volume of Carablanca - making for a truly amazing musical experience. By far some of the best tango danced music i've heard in London to date.<BR/>They sounded distinctly less grand at Carisbrooke, which is a shame.<BR/>Best<BR/>SophieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8391293127288856260.post-20476785399737072822009-02-01T22:32:00.000+00:002009-02-01T22:32:00.000+00:00The cloak room was on the right coming in after ha...The cloak room was on the right coming in after having paid or had your name checked on the list. Easy to miss. I didn't see you there, was busy talking and dancing. I had a great time, glad you did too. AArlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320734158343532423noreply@blogger.com