dont you think its time we dance comp just for the people who dont do back drops but can dance with the best. over 50 only footwork and spins

I don't think age should come into it, although I agree that youngsters will be better at the gymnastics. I tend to vacate the premises when the comps come on, as soulful dancing doesn't seem to come into it, and that's what I want to watch in the contenders. (I would love to be able to do the breakdancing stuff, but only to show off).

It would be really nice to see a competition won by someone who is not able to jump upside-down with their head up their arse.

Most of my favourite dancers on the scene are well past 40.

  spirit said:

I don't think age should come into it, although I agree that youngsters will be better at the gymnastics. I tend to vacate the premises when the comps come on, as soulful dancing doesn't seem to come into it, and that's what I want to watch in the contenders. (I would love to be able to do the breakdancing stuff, but only to show off).

It would be really nice to see a competition won by someone who is not able to jump upside-down with their head up their arse.

Most of my favourite dancers on the scene are well past 40.

well i think your right about the age i only know of one dance comp won by a non acrobatic was craig from shewsbury wot a dancer wot footwork and movement across the dancefloor spins and body movement to to music outstanding dancer

  pipmc said:

well i think your right about the age i only know of one dance comp won by a non acrobatic was craig from shewsbury wot a dancer wot footwork and movement across the dancefloor spins and body movement to to music outstanding dancer

it's really about the judges ability to see through thr flips and kicks and actually spot who is inteprating the music and the feel better and not just jumping up and down.

perhaps judges should receive a brief to that effect as they will at the Soul fo Heroes dance comp in May.

Pete (casper) is early 50's. he can move a bit.... he won casino 35th in grand arcade. good lad!

  IanP said:

Pete (casper) is early 50's. he can move a bit.... he won casino 35th in grand arcade. good lad!

his black belt in tae kwon do didn't hinder him then?

what about carl piper 50 had an heart attack still going strong doing spins footwork and the rest ,ktf east midland soul crew

  IanP said:

Pete (casper) is early 50's. he can move a bit.... he won casino 35th in grand arcade. good lad!

casper ..that's my man !....... love him to bits.........sooooooooooo proud of him........bit grumpy though

susan xxxxxxxxxxx

  spirit said:

I don't think age should come into it, although I agree that youngsters will be better at the gymnastics. I tend to vacate the premises when the comps come on, as soulful dancing doesn't seem to come into it, and that's what I want to watch in the contenders. (I would love to be able to do the breakdancing stuff, but only to show off).

It would be really nice to see a competition won by someone who is not able to jump upside-down with their head up their arse.

Most of my favourite dancers on the scene are well past 40.

The Blackpool Tower winner last year(Keith from Rotherham) was a perfect example of a Dancer.He did throw in a few great tricks but it was mostly perfect footwork that got him the title,no gimmicks no baggy trousers just great dancing it was very refreshing to see,but i feel most judges are usually swayed by the flips

Not entirely.....but I think judges should rate it more on the quality of the footwork & interpretation, most ultra gymanistic dancers can't dance, some are just doing the tricks all the time, I think generally it's pretty boring after a while.....we were watching a few of Prestatyn 2009 on youtube & there's a guy that came out here a few years ago, we had to laugh at it/him, rolling round the floor, skipping & walking about alot....very comical, if that's dancing I'm a monkeys uncle.

KTF

Baz

  pipmc said:

dont you think its time we dance comp just for the people who dont do back drops but can dance with the best. over 50 only footwork and spins

  Patto said:

The Blackpool Tower winner last year(Keith from Rotherham) was a perfect example of a Dancer.He did throw in a few great tricks but it was mostly perfect footwork that got him the title,

I totally agree with ya...although i came in just when he threw in that fantastic move which had everybody gasping...had to go onto youtube to see the rest!!!!....and thought that had to be one of the best dance competitions i had have seen for a very long time....there were some fantastic dancers taking part...a joy to watch...Delxxx

coops,if its non acrobatical,,can anybody enter? and how..wouldn,t mind a jig meself..

  coops said:

it's really about the judges ability to see through thr flips and kicks and actually spot who is inteprating the music and the feel better and not just jumping up and down.

perhaps judges should receive a brief to that effect as they will at the Soul fo Heroes dance comp in May.

dont ya think that any dancer of any age is good at what they do whateva the moves!!!!

sue

ps Im 55 and can still dance my heart out wether it be northen or the birdie song lol

  mooma said:

dont ya think that any dancer of any age is good at what they do whateva the moves!!!!

sue

ps Im 55 and can still dance my heart out wether it be northen or the birdie song lol

It would be nice to have a competition with a 'no hands on floor' rule to give a level playing field. Then the focus would be on the more soulfull aspect of dancing (the art) and you might have a shot a winning. Id defo have a go then but as it is the acrobatics are disproportionately weighted i think in most comps.

floor work needs to be at the right time....not "willy-nilly"....

it comes at the break... not halfway through a low key vocal section...it comes at the impact crescendo...otherwise it just does not seem right..

too many acrobats cant dance a step in between....it's always interesting to watch though.

pete n' susan KTF

dancing comes from the vibe it has naff all to do with how good a person looks,if ya dancing to look good not dancing cause the music moves ya........then it's a joke.

  darcyboy said:

dancing comes from the vibe it has naff all to do with how good a person looks,if ya dancing to look good not dancing cause the music moves ya........then it's a joke.

Well said, dancing is an extension of self expression and interpretation.

  darcyboy said:

dancing comes from the vibe it has naff all to do with how good a person looks,if ya dancing to look good not dancing cause the music moves ya........then it's a joke.

just aswell, because you look shite when you shuffle

  coops said:

it's really about the judges ability to see through thr flips and kicks and actually spot who is inteprating the music and the feel better and not just jumping up and down.

perhaps judges should receive a brief to that effect as they will at the Soul fo Heroes dance comp in May.

theres hope for me yet then?

Ere Coops Cowell have you seen my secret weapons for this dance comp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yGCJv_pVes

watch the guy laid down in the middle (now that must hurt)

Edited April 18, 200916 yr by sister dawn

  darcyboy said:

dancing comes from the vibe it has naff all to do with how good a person looks,if ya dancing to look good not dancing cause the music moves ya........then it's a joke.

most of the northern scene from day one must all be a joke then eh?

  jeri said:

just aswell, because you look shite when you shuffle

when l want a shite ....l have to shuffle

  darcyboy said:

when l want a shite ....l have to shuffle

show em your moped Terry

  mooma said:

dont ya think that any dancer of any age is good at what they do whateva the moves!!!!

sue

ps Im 55 and can still dance my heart out wether it be northen or the birdie song lol

Me too Sue - 57 and I've got 3 nights on this weekend!!!! Love to dance!!!

  Mezhouse said:

Me too Sue - 57 and I've got 3 nights on this weekend!!!! Love to dance!!!

Got to agree with you, I love to dance too, isn't that what Northern Soul is mainly about, that irresistable urge to dance. I have been known to walk into a venue, fling my coat etc onto nearest table and hit the floor dancing. Fortunately I like all the different genres of soul and can adjust my style of dancing to go with the music. I don't need alcohol to be able to dance, would probably fall over and dare not risk broken bones at my age!!!! My favourite floor has to be the Ritz Ballroom at Brighouse, it has just the right amount of spring, followed by Drax. East Kirkby has improved but I always bring the varnish back on my shoes! I am possibly one of the older dancers on the scene but as some-one said earlier, 'I will keep dancing until my knees give up', not happening just yet as I have the Metrodome to tackle tomorrow. See you there.

Joyce

  On 01/04/2009 at 12:25, pipmc said:

dont you think its time we dance comp just for the people who dont do back drops but can dance with the best. over 50 only footwork and spins

could not agree with you more

me and my missses still do lots of dancing but i do not do 1/2 he stuff i used to

my style as been adapted to my age ( yes i am over 50)

  On 12/04/2009 at 09:48, casper said:

floor work needs to be at the right time....not "willy-nilly"....

it comes at the break... not halfway through a low key vocal section...it comes at the impact crescendo...otherwise it just does not seem right..

too many acrobats cant dance a step in between....it's always interesting to watch though.

pete n' susan KTF

defo agree with that,..Only problem is these days if i went down to do any floorwork...i probably would,nt be able to make it back up again.. ...

  On 01/04/2009 at 12:25, pipmc said:

dont you think its time we dance comp just for the people who dont do back drops but can dance with the best. over 50 only footwork and spins

what you suggest bring I.D.? look im over 50 just dance enjoy and try to burn the others off simple

spike

https://www.youtube.c...feature=related

i know its not really to do with northern soul and she lives on another planet to us . but iv always been inspired by madonnas dancing . shes over 50 and her backing singers are about the same age . her live disco inferno bit is great imho

Edited June 18, 200915 yr by sarahleen

Well I think I am really great at back drops only trouble is it's usually going down the stairs on my way home.

  On 01/04/2009 at 12:44, spirit said:

I don't think age should come into it, although I agree that youngsters will be better at the gymnastics. I tend to vacate the premises when the comps come on, as soulful dancing doesn't seem to come into it, and that's what I want to watch in the contenders. (I would love to be able to do the breakdancing stuff, but only to show off).

It would be really nice to see a competition won by someone who is not able to jump upside-down with their head up their arse.

Most of my favourite dancers on the scene are well past 40.

Totally agree my friend i think all them back drops etc etc makes the scene look a bit shabby When were talking about dancers the best one by a mile was FRANK BOOPER and for us lucky enough to have seen him in his prime was a dream i will certainly never forget the times i watched him at wigan and hes still dancing at the WHEEL (whithout spinning)And have recently told him some 36 years later.NOW THATS WHAT WE CALL A DANCER !!!!!

  On 08/07/2009 at 06:55, lewis said:

Totally agree my friend i think all them back drops etc etc makes the scene look a bit shabby When were talking about dancers the best one by a mile was FRANK BOOPER and for us lucky enough to have seen him in his prime was a dream i will certainly never forget the times i watched him at wigan and hes still dancing at the WHEEL (whithout spinning)And have recently told him some 36 years later.NOW THATS WHAT WE CALL A DANCER !!!!!

I have never changed the way i dance in over 36 years . Its all about footwork and music interpretation ( i may be slower these days but the mind is still razor sharp)

i remember him form the Casino good dancer so was my best M8 Tom Mercer ( i was nearly as good as Tom)

  On 08/07/2009 at 20:02, HindleyPhil said:

I have never changed the way i dance in over 36 years . Its all about footwork and music interpretation ( i may be slower these days but the mind is still razor sharp)

i remember him form the Casino good dancer so was my best M8 Tom Mercer ( i was nearly as good as Tom)

hey phil modesty wii get you EVERYWHERE!!!!!!No but joking apart booper did it for me he was the king and his mate skippy lovett he got on the stage once with Edwin Starr and started spinnig Edwin was gob smacked

  On 01/04/2009 at 16:54, RICTIC said:

what about carl piper 50 had an heart attack still going strong doing spins footwork and the rest ,ktf east midland soul crew

Couldn't agree more with this RICTIC, simply one of the best. Mind u my other half Pete Neal is nearly 50 (well 48) but his footwork is second to none, old school northern brill to watch

Edited July 9, 200915 yr by soulsmurf

tell yo one,while es in the bog;kenny hickman.\ alwayz gud,n spinn straight as an arrow/fast as lightning..

srill goes n still got it..awsome...woopz hes back.. m,att from bloxwitch.ktf....

  On 14/07/2009 at 15:10, slygirl said:

MY HUSBAND IS 54 AND I`M 50 NEXT YEAR AND WE CAN STILL DANCE (WELL) ALL NITE, AGE IS JUST A NUMBER!!!

hi there

my pete is also 54... im 47(although i tell every one im 7 ) i just LOVE dancing to northern soul

its energetic and keeps us fit and you are right...age IS just a number

keep on dancing...

from susan(mrs casper)