Uk's Top Northern Dancers Today

[Guest nubes]

Don't we all! Oh! Most

Trust you!!! Delxxx

[Guest]

I did ask about one girl who's piccy was on here a while ago. She gets to miost of the north of england venues. Wears glasses, and was in the Dazed and Confused article on the Rocket. I love watching her dance. Again she is one who rarely leaves the floor, and she looks so effortless.

thats Ang from Wigan....

[Guest]

Trust you!!! Delxxx

As the Volumes said.... I Just Can't Help Myself

[Guest nubes]

As the Volumes said.... I Just Can't Help Myself

Delxx

[Guest marge]

For me, Stu's nephew (Stu of soulfeet promotions).

He's a young un, about 23, not sure. All the acrobatics, all the footwork, but his own interpretation.

Then whoever the guy was on the Prestatyn dance comp vid on youtube.

also someone I've seen Wolverhampton way who does a great 'hop' in her dance.

Plus some young bloke that was doing his thing at Keele last week (great acrobatics and footwork), and a woman I saw doing a great 'shuffle' there. Then there's a woman I see out regularly who dances brilliantly, and in wedges too - she's re-awakened a few tracks for me just by seeing the enthusiasm she gives to those tracks.

In short, I think there's alot of great dancers out there, every time I go out I can't help but people / dance watch, it's half the pleasure of a nighter.

[Dean]

Not read it all, and don't expect people to read this. I did notice that Carol who won at prestatyn was announced as Carol from Burnley. What happened to Carol from Todmorden Carol?

That was the day when everyone was somebody from somewhere rather than their pseudonym on SS.

For my note Carol is a worthy contender. For another I'd like to recall a bloke called Pip who I met at Warrington Parr Hall, he was going out with Cathy Kirby (no, Cathy queen of the go-go from Bradford) ......... he was bloody good. Anyone know him or what became of him?

Oh, and by the way, whilst I'm on here........... Mandy where are my tapes? Have you fell out with the Attic, check out our next guests........................... and see Gary Churm in flambouyant action ( nice post Kev H).

Dean

[Guest mel brat]

That was the day when everyone was somebody from somewhere rather than their pseudonym on SS...

.....for another I'd like to recall a bloke called Pip who I met at Warrington Parr Hall...

But was he CHRISTENED "Pip", or was it a pseudonym...??

Edited April 20, 2007 by mel brat

[Guest]

What ever people think, I just get out there, do my thing, love it, feel it and keep doing it

[Madmandy]

Yes Mandy, it's good to appreciate all the dancers that really do us all proud on the scene..

and to see someone dance well...ALWAYS makes me smile

HERE HERE Jo

Same here

Mand

[Madmandy]

Definitely all of them...

Saw Dave Bacon at Brighouse Ritz last February, Oscar Romp at the 100 Club on November, and about Phil Frumento and Nick Scarpellini, they're two close friends of mine and they attend almost all the soul do's over here...

Good to hear they are all keepin on Roccia

Let them know weve been giving them a metion

Mand

[Madmandy]

Check out Moloko`s - Familiar Feelings .Video .

Great dancers .I know its on Myspace Videos.

Thats better

Hiya myspace friend!!!

Yes I have it on myspace its so good ...and apparently Paddy Considine did all his own dancing on it

You ask Little Stevie!!

Edited April 20, 2007 by Madmandy

[Madmandy]

Trust you!!! Delxxx

was thinking the same thing!!!

Not something I would admit to tho! LOL

[Madmandy]

Not read it all, and don't expect people to read this. I did notice that Carol who won at prestatyn was announced as Carol from Burnley. What happened to Carol from Todmorden Carol?

That was the day when everyone was somebody from somewhere rather than their pseudonym on SS.

For my note Carol is a worthy contender. For another I'd like to recall a bloke called Pip who I met at Warrington Parr Hall, he was going out with Cathy Kirby (no, Cathy queen of the go-go from Bradford) ......... he was bloody good. Anyone know him or what became of him?

Oh, and by the way, whilst I'm on here........... Mandy where are my tapes? Have you fell out with the Attic, check out our next guests........................... and see Gary Churm in flambouyant action ( nice post Kev H).

Dean

Hi Dean

I asked Lynne and Rob top return them to you she must still have them .I knew they would see you before me ..Im soooo sorry! I will remind her

Im struggling to get out at the mo most folks have been saying where have we been ???

nice to be missed

You see you remember folks "proper" names ..they could all be members on here and as you say they're hidden by nick names

Do you remember bucket from bilsthorpe? ps I never knew his real name!

and pogul from edwinstowe?

Mand

[Guest bill storey]

I know a guy who tells me he was the best. Apparently Paul 'Dicko' Dixon from Aycliffe was the kiddie at Wigan but that was long before my time (1978 ish) so I only have his word for it, though if he was that good does anyone remember him???

[Jim G]

I know a guy who tells me he was the best. Apparently Paul 'Dicko' Dixon from Aycliffe was the kiddie at Wigan but that was long before my time (1978 ish) so I only have his word for it, though if he was that good does anyone remember him???

I was from Aycliffe, but was mainly 1972 to 77. Don't know Dicko but will ask my sister who knows all the current dancers in Aycliffe. Oddly, I was rated the best in Aycliffe (and one of the best Wigan according to many, in part due to my cossack) in mid 70ts. Please don't lambast me !

My name is Rory Gallagher

I love dancing today and like many comments on here just love dancing to the music!

[Billywhizz]

that is what defines a great dancer to me too , rolling around on a floor aint dancing, is it

Wot about the half and full turn samurai move that was used quite a lot on the dancefloor in the Temple of Wigan. Billy

[Bjorn Nilsson]

I remember a black guy I think was called Carl from Mansfield.

I met him in Gothenburg and in Cleethorpes around 2001/2002.

Very nice guy and the best acrobatics I've ever seen!

Edited April 20, 2007 by Bjorn78

[Guest bill storey]

I was from Aycliffe, but was mainly 1972 to 77. Don't know Dicko but will ask my sister who knows all the current dancers in Aycliffe. Oddly, I was rated the best in Aycliffe (and one of the best Wigan according to many, in part due to my cossack) in mid 70ts. Please don't lambast me !

My name is Rory Gallagher

I love dancing today and like many comments on here just love dancing to the music!

I'll mention your name to Mr Dixon when next I see him. I can't help heading for the floor whenever I hear Northern, I don't claim to be one of the greatest dancers but I can certainly sweat like I am..

[Guest Bearsy]

Wot about the half and full turn samurai move that was used quite a lot on the dancefloor in the Temple of Wigan. Billy

the word Samurai tells me thats martial arts and not dancing but i wouldnt know anyway Billy as i was far too young to have ever gone to Wigan , floor work can be impressive to watch if carried out by people who can actually do it properly but its just not for me im afraid.

spins, kicks and drops are ok though in my book, im not contradicting myself though am i now

[Guest]

carl piper overall for me...has anyone ever seen winston shuffle....shit hot

[Guest gendojones]

watching andy holroyd was awesome when i was first getting into the scene. still think he's great to watch!!

[Madmandy]

I remember a black guy I think was called Carl from Mansfield.

I met him in Gothenburg and in Cleethorpes around 2001/2002.

Very nice guy and the best acrobatics I've ever seen!

Hes still around I go to his venues Carl Piper (pip)

Hes built like a whippet ad yes ...some of the best acro work and quick feet to boot!

Mand

[Guest Una Scot-Oz]

carl piper overall for me...has anyone ever seen winston shuffle....shit hot

yep Winston was brilliant, and Pete Rickets was one of the best. Does anyone know if they are still around?

[Guest Una Scot-Oz]

Wot about the half and full turn samurai move that was used quite a lot on the dancefloor in the Temple of Wigan. Billy

You were pretty good in your younger days too Billy. :dance: Don't know what you're like now...

[Phil Shields]

don't get out as often as i'd like too, but spinny boy defo is good...IMO

but i do prefer girls dancing they can look so graceful...sure there's loads i've still to come accross but Yorks Jo is great to see, so effortless on the floor...yet so clumsy in real life

[Guest]

yep Winston was brilliant, and Pete Rickets was one of the best. Does anyone know if they are still around?

Winnie is on here and yes he is good, you should see him and Panch together! dancing of course!

[Peter99]

I've changed my mind - sod it!

I'm the best dancer!

[Madmandy]

I've changed my mind - sod it!

I'm the best dancer!

No Im the best dancer.....and so is my wife! PMSL!!! (play on Monty pythons play on spartacus)

Mand

[spot]

Got to agree with the comments earlier, "acrobatics ain`t dancing" thats what gymnastics competions are for & neither is constant spinning it does my head in watching people limbering up to spin every 20 seconds or so , enough said me thinks.Foot work & variety for me every time, Wigan wonder moves never did it for me (even though we were regulars) I was more of a Cleethorpes seaside shuffler & prior to that trod the light fantastic in Hull along with Rick Poskitt.

For me today there are no truly outstanding dancers but there are some very good one.

In the Blue Corner for the gents I give you, in no particular order; Dave Bacon, Mickey from Sheffield & ANDY CANNON, I know he does floor work but he gets my vote with his nifty footwork. :dance:

In the Pink Corner (excluding my wife who is the best shuffle style dancer I`ve ever seen & shall remain nameless unless I wish to die) representing the ladies I give you; Chrissie from Donny,Kate from Hull & finally Sam Evans, I know she does cartwheels & will have someones eye out one day with those winklepicker style shoes but she to has excellent footwork. :dance:

Now harping back to the old days when I could hold my own with most & spin when needed there were two guys who were dance icons to me; FRANK BOPPER from Derby? & ERIC SMITH from Leeds also the black guy (not the spinning top) in the Wigan Casino footage in the "My England" video piece, sorry I don`t know his name? Now they had footwork. I can honestly say I have no recollections of any brilliant female dancers from that era, but bear in mind it is 30+ ago & the old grey matter ain`t what it use to be. But as the man said earlier "Does it really matter? Dancing is just an expression of the joy & love you have for the music", or words to that effect. Me thinks if your a good dancer it does though, it`s an ego thing.

Take care & be safe,

Spot.

Edited April 23, 2007 by spot

[Peter99]

Bwing me Bwian!

I reckon he was a bwilliant dancer!

[Madmandy]

Bwing me Bwian!

I reckon he was a bwilliant dancer!

PMSL!!!!!

[Madmandy]

Got to agree with the comments earlier, "acrobatics ain`t dancing" thats what gymnastics competions are for & neither is constant spinning it does my head in watching people limbering up to spin every 20 seconds or so , enough said me thinks.Foot work & variety for me every time, Wigan wonder moves never did it for me (even though we were regulars) I was more of a Cleethorpes seaside shuffler & prior to that trod the light fantastic in Hull along with Rick Poskitt.

For me today there are no truly outstanding dancers but there are some very good one.

In the Blue Corner for the gents I give you, in no particular order; Dave Bacon, Mickey from Sheffield & ANDY CANNON, I know he does floor work but he gets my vote with his nifty footwork. :dance:

In the Pink Corner (excluding my wife who is the best shuffle style dancer I`ve ever seen & shall remain nameless unless I wish to die) representing the ladies I give you; Chrissie from Donny,Kate from Hull & finally Sam Evans, I know she does cartwheels & will have someones eye out one day with those winklepicker style shoes but she to has excellent footwork. :dance:

Now harping back to the old days when I could hold my own with most & spin when needed there were two guys who were dance icons to me; FRANK BOPPER from Derby? & ERIC SMITH from Leeds also the black guy (not the spinning top) in the Wigan Casino footage in the "My England" video piece, sorry I don`t know his name? Now they had footwork. I can honestly say I have no recollections of any brilliant female dancers from that era, but bear in mind it is 30+ ago & the old grey matter ain`t what it use to be. But as the man said earlier "Does it really matter? Dancing is just an expression of the joy & love you have for the music", or words to that effect. Me thinks if your a good dancer it does though, it`s an ego thing.

Take care & be safe,

Spot.

Wouldnt it be good to get all the top dancers in a room together for a dance comp to see who really does come out top dog all those egos in one room !!!

Now that would be worth watching!

Spot I do understand where the ego thing comes from tho ....blokes tend to have a more competitive streak whe it comes to anything!!!

I admire Sam Evans footwork very much ..but I could teach her a thing or two about gymastics

those bendy legs on her cart wheels look very messy and her round offs are also untidy

But then i gave up the gym routines a long time ago I think i would look very undignified throwing myself about (even tho I still can ) after all Im a laydee and I do laydee things !! PMSL!!!

PS I teach gymnastics and trampolining to kids which I love!!!

[Guest]

Would like to give a big shout out to the Irish lot on this matter.Check out a young guy from belfast called Liam Quinn,would give Michael "riverdance" Flatley a run for his money and a lot easier on the eyes!And for the girls a wee young lass who gives the boys a run for their money,called Wendy.That girl can bust a move like no other,but the energy and pasion that you get from her is a joy to watch(if you can pin her to one spot that is!)All in all I love seeing new people on the scene who aren't intimidated by some of the more experienced dancers and get out on the floor,maybe not rythmically be the best but its the music that makes them pick up their courage and come out onto the floor.

"Is e ceol fuil na hanama" - "music is the blood of the soul"

[Guest]

Would like to give a big shout out to the Irish lot on this matter.Check out a young guy from belfast called Liam Quinn,would give Michael "riverdance" Flatley a run for his money and a lot easier on the eyes!And for the girls a wee young lass who gives the boys a run for their money,called Wendy.That girl can bust a move like no other,but the energy and pasion that you get from her is a joy to watch(if you can pin her to one spot that is!)All in all I love seeing new people on the scene who aren't intimidated by some of the more experienced dancers and get out on the floor,maybe not rythmically be the best but its the music that makes them pick up their courage and come out onto the floor.

"Is e ceol fuil na hanama" - "music is the blood of the soul"

[Madmandy]

Would like to give a big shout out to the Irish lot on this matter.Check out a young guy from belfast called Liam Quinn,would give Michael "riverdance" Flatley a run for his money and a lot easier on the eyes!And for the girls a wee young lass who gives the boys a run for their money,called Wendy.That girl can bust a move like no other,but the energy and pasion that you get from her is a joy to watch(if you can pin her to one spot that is!)All in all I love seeing new people on the scene who aren't intimidated by some of the more experienced dancers and get out on the floor,maybe not rythmically be the best but its the music that makes them pick up their courage and come out onto the floor.

"Is e ceol fuil na hanama" - "music is the blood of the soul"

Hiya Sista welcome to the thread

If you look further up I posted a nice little clip of Mr Quinn doing his stuff !!

Hes a myspace friend of mine and i emailed him to tell him he was being bigged up by his club goers and friends ...he was very flattered!

I cant blame them he is very good

Ive seen quite a few good new faces and they dont seen daunted by the older dancers

I think its one of those things where you hear that sound and your interpretation is different to the next persons ..but so what we all love the music!

Mand

[Deegee]

Would like to give a big shout out to the Irish lot on this matter.Check out a young guy from belfast called Liam Quinn,would give Michael "riverdance" Flatley a run for his money and a lot easier on the eyes!And for the girls a wee young lass who gives the boys a run for their money,called Wendy.That girl can bust a move like no other,but the energy and pasion that you get from her is a joy to watch(if you can pin her to one spot that is!)All in all I love seeing new people on the scene who aren't intimidated by some of the more experienced dancers and get out on the floor,maybe not rythmically be the best but its the music that makes them pick up their courage and come out onto the floor.

"Is e ceol fuil na hanama" - "music is the blood of the soul"

Gotta agree - Lil' and wendy do it for me.

(in a dance kinda way of course) But anyone with a bit of enthusiasm also does it in my book.

[sister dawn]

Mand dont be so coy girl ya aint a bad mover yer sen

Massive dance competition this Saturday at Carl Pipers venue at Kingsway with some original past dance trophys donated by Carl and an annon as the prizes.

Its Carls birthday too so gonna be a top nite.

best dancers on the current uk northern scene in my opinion is first and formost

hubby Trev

lad from Peterborough called Johnny

Andy Holroyd

Jim the Spin

Billy

and me sister in soul Sam Evans

and lifetime fav

Steve Cato

Sandy ( from the casino)

[Madmandy]

Mand dont be so coy girl ya aint a bad mover yer sen

Massive dance competition this Saturday at Carl Pipers venue at Kingsway with some original past dance trophys donated by Carl and an annon as the prizes.

Its Carls birthday too so gonna be a top nite.

best dancers on the current uk northern scene in my opinion is first and formost

hubby Trev

lad from Peterborough called Johnny

Andy Holroyd

Jim the Spin

Billy

and me sister in soul Sam Evans

and lifetime fav

Steve Cato

Sandy ( from the casino)

Hiya Dawny!!!!

Why thank you young lady for the kind words

Im looking forward to kingsway but dreading the dance comp Ive never entered one!

I wanna get up to dance but fear that I wont be up long!!!

Litlle stevie a fanatabulous dancer !!!

Of course you and I saw Sam E and your Trev win the comp at skeg that year

Still have the photos of them with their trophies!

Is Andy the guy that does the DVDs ??

If so then yep I agree on that one

Just been on kingsways website some good pics!

wer'e on there

https://www.freewebs.com/kingswayhallsoul/index.htm

Johnny? are his mum and dad regulars at kingway?

hes a young lad with great action!! up and coming with all the old school style !

See you there !! Mand

[Barry]

Anyone remember Vernon from Bradford (@ Wigan)?

[Guest]

Dance thread,i`m top banana just look shit its a art!!

[Guest]

Anyone remember Vernon from Bradford (@ Wigan)?

Still a fukcin`ace dancer,makes ya`sikc how good he is.He dont spin much no more......worth going to Middleton just to see him dance,they should have a statue of him in Bradford one of the bestest people i have ever known,he wouldnt get on here and say he was best or something like that no way,of course he was and is (my opinion).

Edited April 24, 2007 by ken

[sister dawn]

Hiya Dawny!!!!

Why thank you young lady for the kind words

Im looking forward to kingsway but dreading the dance comp Ive never entered one!

I wanna get up to dance but fear that I wont be up long!!!

Litlle stevie a fanatabulous dancer !!!

Of course you and I saw Sam E and your Trev win the comp at skeg that year

Still have the photos of them with their trophies!

Is Andy the guy that does the DVDs ??

If so then yep I agree on that one

Just been on kingsways website some good pics!

wer'e on there

https://www.freewebs.com/kingswayhallsoul/index.htm

Johnny? are his mum and dad regulars at kingway?

hes a young lad with great action!! up and coming with all the old school style !

See you there !! Mand

Hello Darlin x

you'll be up all night babes I hope I get to spin one for the contest a few beauties up my sleeve if they do it like that

I only know Johnny as Johnny1 off the EASC website but my god can he move, legs like elastic hes got, although had to put him right on some stomping moves last time I saw him I think though he outlasted me, but I had the disability of the oxygen bottle and mask to hold

best not play me vinyl carvers do I love you, had I if Mr Burrell is bringing the 15 grand one (only joking) Do you think he will let me hold it???? Looking forward to this one Mand.

[Madmandy]

Do you think he will let me hold it???? Looking forward to this one Mand.

[Barry]

Still a fukcin`ace dancer,makes ya`sikc how good he is.He dont spin much no more......worth going to Middleton just to see him dance,they should have a statue of him in Bradford one of the bestest people i have ever known,he wouldnt get on here and say he was best or something like that no way,of course he was and is (my opinion).

I've some quality b&w's of him in the dancing comps at Wigan somewhere - beautiful to watch that fella.

[sister dawn]

Do you think he will let me hold it???? Looking forward to this one Mand.

PMSL I hope you mean THE Frank Wilson vinyl PMSL!!!

Just kiddin chuck!

Think it will be a brilliant night! and a packer ..what with you and Mr Burrell on decks!

Not too many 100 mile an hour stompers tho eh!!!

think of your Trevs poor knee!

Guaranteed a good night

How many candles on Carls cake then 45?

Im sure hes a good bit older than me

See you soon

Mand, I reckon everyones knees are about buggered Carl is 49 but dont tell anyone

[Guest Bearsy]

can i put a claim in for the best one legged dancer at the moment

[Peter99]

can i put a claim in for the best one legged dancer at the moment

You can put a claim in mate - but lets see some footage!

[Barry]

Boom Boom!!

[Guest in town Mikey]

As we are now talking about dancers in the past:

Growing up in Gloucestershire, watching Dennis Lee dance was always a treat.

Many on here will know him, and some may remember a guy getting on stage at Stafford and dancing in the middle of a live act. (I think it was the guy on the smae bill as Lorraine Chandler, but too many memories are morphing into one)

[Madmandy]

As we are now talking about dancers in the past:

Growing up in Gloucestershire, watching Dennis Lee dance was always a treat.

Many on here will know him, and some may remember a guy getting on stage at Stafford and dancing in the middle of a live act. (I think it was the guy on the smae bill as Lorraine Chandler, but too many memories are morphing into one)

Mikey

I didnt think we were talking about past dancers

I was trying to keep it on topic !

I have no objections if anyone wants to add dancers from other eras

who have dropped of the face of the planet!

Seems such a waste of talent ..