Bloke from Poole, you say, "In other words, he's right. You CAN'T dance their dances... If, however, you go along to a few club nights, they would be very happy to teach you - as you point out, we all have to start somewhere - and now you know where." You may be right. But the distinct tone of the man's voice and the impression he wanted to convey was little short of "p*** off, you ceilidh-dancing low-life." He certainly did not want to be open or inviting or give the impression that I would be welcome at that night or a club night, or that there might be somewhere I could learn to dance his precious dances. I won't bother ringing again!