Paulb Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Who does everyone think is the best dancer on the scene nowadays, male/female. I personally like someone who can glide on the floor with little to no effort. Always impressed with Peter when i see him out. 100mph all night long. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 (edited) the guys: Paul from Sheffield - no doubt about it. totally original. none of this gliding side to side stuff. he can also dance double-time to mid-tempo stuff which I never see elsewhere. Spin like no-one else too. The Gals: Carol from Manchester way. Total elegance from soul scenes very own garden fairy . Nuff said. Shane Edited November 1, 2005 by ShaneH Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Got to agree with you on Carole McCarthy Shane, she is a joy to whatch as is Chantelle from Letchworth way I always think the girls have the upper hand in the dance stakes Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Baz Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Chantelle from Letchworth way When Chantelle and Panch get going together on the dance floor its a joy to watch P.S she lives in Bedford Chantell & Panch in action Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 P.S she lives in Bedford Chantell & Panch in action Clever clogs, she used to live in Letchworth LOL Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Trevski Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Kate from Hull, and my own 'Other half' Jo Brock, totaly unique! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Kate from Hull Good call, Trev! And her mate Janet as well Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 When Chantelle and Panch get going together on the dance floor its a joy to watch P.S she lives in Bedford Chantell & Panch in action Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Gimme some nuts or the duck gets it Group: Members Posts: 2,182 Joined: 14-April 04 Member No.: 1,281 QUOTE(Soulgirl @ Oct 27 2005, 07:22 PM) Incest and morris dancing are one of the same thing https://www.rathergood.com/morris_dancers/saw this in another section --give these guy's some cider I'll hold back on posting up an incest link.... WOOF! ¢Å¾¢ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 anyone fancy forming a Northern Soul Morris Dancing troop for Prestatyn 2006 you would need groups of about 6 people .We intend doing something for St Patricks day --sunday 17th-- so may be on sunday afternoon in the pub-- i will be talking to roger banks later---and may be Mr Rimmer ??? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest vinylvixen Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 you'll be needing knee bells and an accordian player............hmmm, oh, and SS Smocks...I know this stuff cos my sister was a Morris dancerette Shame and scandal in the family Joanyone fancy forming a Northern Soul Morris Dancing troop for Prestatyn 2006 you would need groups of about 6 people .We intend doing something for St Patricks day --sunday 17th-- so may be on sunday afternoon in the pub-- i will be talking to roger banks later---and may be Mr Rimmer ??? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 anyone fancy forming a Northern Soul Morris Dancing troop for Prestatyn 2006 you would need groups of about 6 people .We intend doing something for St Patricks day --sunday 17th-- so may be on sunday afternoon in the pub-- i will be talking to roger banks later---and may be Mr Rimmer ??? Funny you should mention this, for ages BeckyC and myself have been thinking of forming a Riverdance Troup to tour all nighters, we have brilliant ideas on the troup members and it just comes down to ways of altering thier minds so they are 'willing' to join us Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pikeys dog Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 anyone fancy forming a Northern Soul Morris Dancing troop for Prestatyn 2006 you would need groups of about 6 people .We intend doing something for St Patricks day --sunday 17th-- so may be on sunday afternoon in the pub-- i will be talking to roger banks later---and may be Mr Rimmer ??? Count me in, and I'm sure we could persuade Horse to be in on it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Reg Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Anybody who tells me Richard Bergman aint the best dancer will have me to deal with.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Carl from Retford/North Notts way..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Anybody who tells me Richard Bergman aint the best dancer will have me to deal with.... Well i feel that i must settle this once and for all The best dancer of all time on the soul scene .or any scene to be honest , is of course ME! Not only do I have the requisite left and right feet I also have an extra left foot. Hence people say about me ,flatteringly I think 'he has two left feet'. I think it is very kind of them to notice,especially as i am throwing my self about in my best whirling dervish dance at the time. I also do wonderful drops and flips, just like in the gymnastics on tv. multiple flips are my speciality usually when carrying a tray of beer down a flight of stairs. (never spilt a drop??? spilt gallons) drops i save for the bar after imbibing a few to many s.comforts and ice. so there in a nutshell is the case for the accused. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 The best dancer of all time on the soul scene .or any scene to be honest , is of course ME! That's can't be right...it's ME! Just look at this body line for goodness sake Just take no notice of my Lucious Linda Stick A Knob In My Mouth facial expression if you will Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
SteveM Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 the guys: Paul from Sheffield - no doubt about it. totally original. none of this gliding side to side stuff. he can also dance double-time to mid-tempo stuff which I never see elsewhere. Spin like no-one else too. Got to agree with Shane here. Paul is a brillint dancer, double time to mid tempo looks amazing. And very light on his feet. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brian J Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 That's can't be right...it's ME! Just look at this body line for goodness sake Just take no notice of my Lucious Linda Stick A Knob In My Mouth facial expression if you will Who's the dwarf to your right? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Who's the dwarf to your right? LOL - that's no dwarf - it's my Daughter - she danced all night you know Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Chantel and Panch are the best dancers I have ever seen on the soul scene to date, could just watch them both for hours Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Is that the same Chantelle (sp) that has the blondish spiky hair? Shuffles? If it is, yes, she dances effortlessley indeed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winnie :-) Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 there's also Annie from bedford who never misses a beat, and Carol from Wisbech both excellent dancers winnie;-) Chantel and Panch are the best dancers I have ever seen on the soul scene to date, could just watch them both for hours Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I've been kickin' up a talc stom in my conservatory tonight - I want a trophy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest in town Mikey Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I grew up amazed at Denis Lee's acrobatics. As we get older and the styles have changed I enjoy watching Andy from Bradford dance, and Dave from North Wales. Dont know their sirnames, but both these lads lived in London for a while. I like the fact they are completely effortless and graceful. Their style fits in perfectly with how the tunes have progressed today. Of the ladies Karen B is my fave, but then she's my fave in many ways Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Billy Freemantle Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Are these modern day dancers in the same league as Frank Booper from Widnes and Phil Saywer from Ormskirk. Phil was so good he won a scholarship to one of those "FlashDance' dancing schools - The London School of Contemporary Dance. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I grew up amazed at Denis Lee's acrobatics. As we get older and the styles have changed I enjoy watching Andy from Bradford dance, and Dave from North Wales. Dont know their sirnames, but both these lads lived in London for a while. I like the fact they are completely effortless and graceful. Their style fits in perfectly with how the tunes have progressed today. Of the ladies Karen B is my fave, but then she's my fave in many ways Thanks, you not so bad yourself mate Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Toodarnsoulful Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Seen some guy in Manchester a few years ago, think he may have came up from London he was wearin a baggy shirt with a fire design on it, think he may have been in that soul function vid briefly when it showed a lil clip of the 100club??? not sure but i thought he was rather impressive.. oh and there was a lady at the Edinburgh all-dayer ( england v scotland ) this year who i thought was fantastique, spins where great and she danced more than any geezer.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Baz Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Chantel and Panch are the best dancers I have ever seen on the soul scene to date, could just watch them both for hours Would proberly have to agree Janine 'Dancers' being the opritive word !! cant stand all these 'dance comps' where some one will win because they jig about for a bit then do some out of timed acrobatics Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest becky c Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Funny you should mention this, for ages BeckyC and myself have been thinking of forming a Riverdance Troup to tour all nighters, we have brilliant ideas on the troup members and it just comes down to ways of altering thier minds so they are 'willing' to join us LOL just seen this Becky Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest rachel Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 oh and there was a lady at the Edinburgh all-dayer ( england v scotland ) this year who i thought was fantastique, spins where great and she danced more than any geezer.... Probably Suzie, incredible smooth footwork as well as amazing spins, absolute pleasure to watch dancing Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest vinylvixen Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Ah, yes..........excellent dancer and one that I picked out when I was judging the Cleethorpes dance contest.........didn't he win? Very good JoCarl from Retford/North Notts way..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest hammy Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Carl from Retford - agree with Chalky. Female - Suzi Cameron ... no competition... the finest female dancer I've seen. Hammy ( back to lurking but still popping in from time to time) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I'll also agree about Carl, not only a great dancer but isn't he just gorgeous into the bargain *drool* Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 is carl from retford the black guy who can be seen mainly at the oldies events? he wears bags and does lots of acrobatics? Shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 More acrobatic than me, but he get's my vote Chris 'Trickster' Harvey. Oh and Keb Darge no slouch of course. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 all those acrobatics and spins are no subsitute for raw passion imo. i would rather watch someone really enjoy themself than some so called expert. people like chuddy from batley & steve cato love being on the dancefloor and it shows. that is a real joy to watch. i have never been a fan of the acrobatics. great back in the day though but not now. Shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Chris Waterman Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 is carl from retford the black guy who can be seen mainly at the oldies events? he wears bags and does lots of acrobatics? Shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Baz Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 all those acrobatics and spins are no subsitute for raw passion imo. i would rather watch someone really enjoy themself than some so called expert. people like chuddy from batley & steve cato love being on the dancefloor and it shows. that is a real joy to watch. i have never been a fan of the acrobatics. great back in the day though but not now. Shane Totally agree Shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Who does everyone think is the best dancer on the scene nowadays, male/female. I personally like someone who can glide on the floor with little to no effort. Always impressed with Peter when i see him out. 100mph all night long. Al Kinsella from Widnes or Craig from Manchester ( ex Shrewsbury ) and Ingrid from Colwyn Bay :dance: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Marc Forrest Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) My vote goes to Takuya from Osaka, currently living in London at Tricksters place, fabulous YOUNG dancer ! Also won this years Cleethorpes dance competition Marc Edited November 4, 2005 by Marc Forrest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve L Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Carl ( Piper ) is from Mansfield and runs a local soul night at Kingsway Hall in Forest Town, hes about 47ish but is as fit now as he was when he was 18! is carl from retford the black guy who can be seen mainly at the oldies events? he wears bags and does lots of acrobatics? Shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rupert Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 best female has to be carol smith from pinchbeck thats near spalding . got to say her cause she's a mate and gives me lifts. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 all those acrobatics and spins are no subsitute for raw passion imo. i would rather watch someone really enjoy themself than some so called expert. people like chuddy from batley & steve cato love being on the dancefloor and it shows. that is a real joy to watch. i have never been a fan of the acrobatics. great back in the day though but not now. Shane if done properly and in time with the music they are great to watch. Carl who I mentioned makes it look so easy, totally effortless and more importantly he does them at the right time Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 all those acrobatics and spins are no subsitute for raw passion imo. i would rather watch someone really enjoy themself than some so called expert. people like chuddy from batley & steve cato love being on the dancefloor and it shows. that is a real joy to watch. i have never been a fan of the acrobatics. great back in the day though but not now. Shane 'Apr 21 2005, 06:43 PM' post='103872'] This a good thread, well done Jon. Is spinning a northern thing? I say this as we don't spin in the south anymore. This is somewhat of a generalisation, but I have noticed a decline in spinning and clapping over the past twenty years. Neither spinning nor clapping, or acrobatics make a good dancer. Its timing, beat and personal expression imo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
stainless steve Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Who does everyone think is the best dancer on the scene nowadays, male/female. I personally like someone who can glide on the floor with little to no effort. Always impressed with Peter when i see him out. 100mph all night long. I have to say "Kaz" from Bradford and Dave Bacon (can't remember where he's from) could be from South Yorks..or somewhere near! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gasher Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Hambo.. hope you are well dude good to see youre still around..LURKER agreed Suzie C is a pleasure to watch..A bit like yourself Hambo..Twinkle Toes Lighfoot as he is known locally take care mate hope things are looking up for ya. Carl from Retford - agree with Chalky. Female - Suzi Cameron ... no competition... the finest female dancer I've seen. Hammy ( back to lurking but still popping in from time to time) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Apart from the music the dancing, the spins drops etc are/was what made this scene special/different compared to other scenes was it not Why now do the acrobats seem so "in the past", a bit like some of the clothing from back in the day if you like. When done right by a good dancer they can be a joy to watch. I watched Carl and another guy at the Palais couple of years or so ago, they were being watched by a load of students who had come in. Egged on by the crowd they, were taking it in turns, some great dancing on show and the students were all stood there open mouthed, they were amazed at what they were watching. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
grant Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 ha ha us wigan boys left them all standing!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Apart from the music the dancing, the spins drops etc are/was what made this scene special/different compared to other scenes was it not Why now do the acrobats seem so "in the past", a bit like some of the clothing from back in the day if you like. When done right by a good dancer they can be a joy to watch. I watched Carl and another guy at the Palais couple of years or so ago, they were being watched by a load of students who had come in. Egged on by the crowd they, were taking it in turns, some great dancing on show and the students were all stood there open mouthed, they were amazed at what they were watching. gimme a tardis. I wouldn't be on cleethorpes pier, nor in tunstall, nor in brazenose/whitworth st or station road. I'd be at a wynonie harris gig in harlem in 1942, watching real acrobats work it on out. there's nothing, absolutely nothing to compare with those guys. they started it all off. I went to two of the above gaffs & I must be one of the few who wouldn't want to go back. now don't get me wrong, days of wine & rose etc; but it was once in a lifetime, part of growing up etc; no, I'd rather have the opportunity to see something REALLY revolutionary, like Louis Jordan & HIs Tympany Five on 52nd street. Real R&B, Real dancing... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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