One of the things I always liked about the scene was that it was always a bit underground & slightly cool.

Dance competitions posted up in You Tube like the one below are ruining it!

https://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0w1RiX8JbCg&...feature=related

Viewed one way its hilarious, in another way its a bad joke.

All thats missing from that circus ring is the promoter to come in dressed as a ring master and a clowns car

Parp parp.

I've always hated them. Invariably fixed and the best dancers never win. Mind you more often the best dancers don't enter.

Derek

always thought the dancing to a tune was a personal expression ......rather than the "look at meee look at meee" attitude of this lot (even if one of the dancers is a member on here )

WHAT IS SHE DOING?????

Gotta agree that I've never been a big fan of them & consider them to be intrusive at any soul event, we do usually have a dance competition at our national weekender here in Australia but it's over 3 days & it's not in the same format as it's not a dance off. Whichever state holds the event has 3 or more judges who then decide the best male & female dancer, also it's not necessarily the best dancer either just the ones who put their heart & soul into their dancing over the weekend, this works much better for us.

I actually was the Adelaide 2002 national weekender winner & I would have never entered a dance off.

As for the girl dancer, she's off on one big style...lol

KTF

Baz

Hideous.

I think I put a dollar in her garter once.

WHAT IS SHE DOING?????

trying to free the tight thong that is obviously chaffin' on her piles

WHAT IS SHE DOING?????

im not sure,but its the funniest thing ive seen this year

Even if the year is only a few hours old

it could be the funniest thing i will see all year

WHAT IS SHE DOING?????

Sorry but....

What the f*ck How did she get that far, I presume it was two or three records into the comp with so few dancers. Terrible funny as f*ck though

Edited January 1, 200817 yr by chalky

Thats what i hate about the soul scene........proof why dance comps should be banned...

I've just watched it again just to make sure I wasn't imagining what I saw and part 2 and 3 just to really make sure

Tricks, acrobatics or whatever you want to call them are well and good, if done right and in step with the music but when just done willy nilly to try and make someone look good (allegedly) they look ridiculous. Some of them should be thrown off the Tower.

And who picks the music for dance comps? they always choose the worst records possible!

Ban 'em!!!

I've just watched it again just to make sure I wasn't imagining what I saw and part 2 and 3 just to really make sure

Tricks, acrobatics or whatever you want to call them are well and good, if done right and in step with the music but when just done willy nilly to try and make someone look good (allegedly) they look ridiculous. Some of them should be thrown off the Tower.

And who picks the music for dance comps? they always choose the worst records possible!

Ban 'em!!!

I had to watch it again.............

I had to watch it again.............

Me too. Its the theatrical equivalent of a car crash.

Me too. Its the theatrical equivalent of a car crash.

that's why i feel they should not be banned!!!

they should also NOT be taken as a guide to who is the 'best dancer' because we all dance how we feel, and that's good enough for us so who gives a shyte what others think but..........

it is pure entertainment, either admiring someones personal interpritation of the music or..... having a good bloody laugh!!!!

lets face it, she was funny and it has given loads of people a good laugh (those who don't take it serious!).... just saying

this reminds me of ian levines sister, does anyone remember her going to blackpool mecca? she went a couple of times and when she hit the floor it was like theyed plugged her in to 25,000 volts

Was gonna say ban e'm but now iv'e seen the Blackpool video featuring Billy Elliott & Bet Lynch I think every event should have one every month.

Get Richard Searling on the Strictly Come Dancing panel for the next series.

this reminds me of ian levines sister, does anyone remember her going to blackpool mecca? she went a couple of times and when she hit the floor it was like theyed plugged her in to 25,000 volts

reminds me of Ian levine dancing at the mecca...now that WAS funny...on a serious note we all know these contests are absolute rubbish and you should go to the bar when they come on.....or the toilet which ever is nearest

reminds me of Ian levine dancing at the mecca...now that WAS funny...on a serious note we all know these contests are absolute rubbish and you should go to the bar when they come on.....or the toilet which ever is nearest

Come now , leave that lass alone ......

It is the nearest I have seen to syncronised epilepsy ......

Malc Burton

Come now , leave that lass alone ......

It is the nearest I have seen to syncronised epilepsy ......

Malc Burton

you see, point proven.... entertaining!

What the f*ck How did she get that far, I presume it was two or three records into the comp with so few dancers. Terrible funny as f*ck though

Too many galsses of the Demon Drink.by the look of her.......ban em or keep the oxygen and St Johns close to hand

Bazza

Who gives a flying f**k who is a 'better' dancer than anyone else, except the saddo that wins? Invariably, as has been stated earlier, its only the knobheads who think they can dance, who enter anyhow. Reminds me of all the talentless no hopers that embarrass themselves on the Xfactor, thinking they can sing! The really good dancers never set foot near a dancing comp: Chris Holmes, York, is one of the best dancers I have ever seen, no fancy tricks and acrobatics, just immaculate footwork and timing, perfectly sycronized to the tempo and style of tune. You can watch him for hours, and never work out how he does it. he seems to never repeat a step, yet there must be some 'formula' he dances to. 35yrs later, I've not cracked it yet. Now that's a dancer!

Edited January 1, 200817 yr by Trevski

just watch it a couple of time to make sure i wasn't dreaming def high voltage only thing she was wire up wrong "good start to the year had a good laugh

And who picks the music for dance comps? they always choose the worst records possible!

Ban 'em!!!

I've always wondered this myself Chalky.

If they have to have them at all... wouldn't one 'up'... one 'mid'... and one 'in between' tempo record be more of a judge of who can dance and can not?

My reckoning is that a good dancer should be able to dance to any tempo record... and not just the 100mph stuff.

Although whether this lot can even dance to that is a matter of opinion.

Can you imagine Goldilocks trying to dance to the likes of Buddy Smith or the Magnetics 'Count the Days'...

I've always wondered this myself Chalky.

If they have to have them at all... wouldn't one 'up'... one 'mid'... and one 'in between' tempo record be more of a judge of who can dance and can not?

My reckoning is that a good dancer should be able to dance to any tempo record... and not just the 100mph stuff.

Although whether this lot can even dance to that is a matter of opinion.

Can you imagine Goldilocks trying to dance to the likes of Buddy Smith or the Magnetics 'Count the Days'...

nah... i think she was dancing to joe tex... SHOW ME!!!! .... just sleazing XX

I think she was very brave to dance her own style in front of several hundred northern soul fans, pity so many of us are having a laugh at her

Why oh Why !

As a skinny 16 year old I used to throw my self everywhere, soon learned how fookin stupid it was

Love watching Jazz Dance Comp's but they are a little different.

Always thought they spoiled the night on our side of things and was not fair on the other paying customers always killed around an hour

Why oh Why !

As a skinny 16 year old I used to throw my self everywhere, soon learned how fookin stupid it was

Love watching Jazz Dance Comp's but they are a little different.

Always thought they spoiled the night on our side of things and was not fair on the other paying customers always killed around an hour

I think the height of dancing competitions for me , was when Dave Godin judged the one at the first " Harlem Shuffle " Sean Hampsey and I staged in Rotherham , back in 1987 ......

I told Dave five minutes before it was held that he was to judge it .....

The language Dave directed to me is unprintable ......

Malc Burton

Edited January 1, 200817 yr by Malc Burton

I think she was very brave to dance her own style in front of several hundred northern soul fans, pity so many of us are having a laugh at her

So you didn't laugh then?

If she's 'brave enough to dance her own style in front of several hundred northern soul fans'... then a few old fogeys laughing at her efforts won't bother her in the slightest.

Although to say she was 'dancing' is being more than a little kind.

No doubt I look as bad as that every Friday and Saturday night... but without the blonde hair... or the camera.

SHE DID OK SO come on now credit where credits due NO CREDIT HERE

CHRIS

Edited January 1, 200817 yr by ChrisOD1964

Why oh Why !

As a skinny 16 year old I used to throw my self everywhere, soon learned how fookin stupid it was

Love watching Jazz Dance Comp's but they are a little different.

Always thought they spoiled the night on our side of things and was not fair on the other paying customers always killed around an hour

I have seen this lot go at it many times in comp's, they are stunning !!

A little off thread sorry !

Edited January 1, 200817 yr by Gavin Page

So you didn't laugh then?

If she's 'brave enough to dance her own style in front of several hundred northern soul fans'... then a few old fogeys laughing at her efforts won't bother her in the slightest.

Although to say she was 'dancing' is being more than a little kind.

No doubt I look as bad as that every Friday and Saturday night... but without the blonde hair... or the camera.

Come on Joanie, you couldn't kick your leg that high!

(As for being 'brave' face it the girl was just an exhibitionist! not even Kirsty would display that much thong! )

Edited January 1, 200817 yr by Trevski

Come on Joanie, you couldn't kick your leg that high! :lol

(As for being 'brave' face it the girl was just an exhibitionist! not even Kirsty would display that much thong! :lol:)

Come on Joanie, you couldn't kick your leg that high!

(As for being 'brave' face it the girl was just an exhibitionist! not even Kirsty would display that much thong! )

I thought they were " Bridgets " that she had got on ......

I will have to check again ......

Anyway , this sort of dancing is a disgrace : You simply would have not been allowed to jig around in this manner in the Tower Ballroom in my day ......

Malc Burton

Edited January 1, 200817 yr by Malc Burton

I thought they were " Bridgets " that she had got on ......

I will have to check again ......

Malc Burton

If they were, then her bum was 'hungry'

I think the height of dancing competitions for me , was when Dave Godin judged the one at the first " Harlem Shuffle " Sean Hampsey and I staged in Rotherham , back in 1987 ......

I told Dave five minutes before it was held that he was to judge it .....

The language Dave directed to me is unprintable ......

Malc Burton

Having known Dave, I can picture it

Having known Dave, I can picture it

Besides the language , the expression on Dave's face when I told him , was priceless .....

Malc Burton

community care just aint working is it

If they were, then her bum was 'hungry'

I have viewed the clip again - twice : once to check the style of her nether garments , and the second time for reassurance ......

You are right , they are not " Bridgets " ......

Notice to the moderators ......

Please stop showing clips such as these , as I have a heart condition .......

Malc Burton

Edited January 1, 200817 yr by Malc Burton

Miss read the topic title and thought it said Poll-Dancing Competition!!!!!

Miss read the topic title and thought it said Poll-Dancing Competition!!!!!

Gotta agree that I've never been a big fan of them & consider them to be intrusive at any soul event, we do usually have a dance competition at our national weekender here in Australia but it's over 3 days & it's not in the same format as it's not a dance off. Whichever state holds the event has 3 or more judges who then decide the best male & female dancer, also it's not necessarily the best dancer either just the ones who put their heart & soul into their dancing over the weekend, this works much better for us.

I actually was the Adelaide 2002 national weekender winner & I would have never entered a dance off.

As for the girl dancer, she's off on one big style...lol

KTF

Baz

Well said Baz, that's as how it should be, as usual , we Aussies are at the forefront of most things !

(See ya soon mate ! OO soul)

Edited January 2, 200817 yr by sunnysoul

Ooooooh!

And they were the last 5?

and did the guy in the black vest kill all the ants in the end?

de da doo indeed!

I have seen this lot go at it many times in comp's, they are stunning !!

A little off thread sorry !

I mentioned the jazzdances on a thread previously.....IDJ, Brothers in Jazz, Floor technicians...great dancers and it was a serious dance scene. I used to go to Dingwalls and the Blue note etc in thelate 80's early 90's. They actually dance TO the music...unlike the lot in the Blackpool comp!

Dance Competitions on the Northern scene should be stopped now...very, very sad to watch! As for the music, very,very sad to hear!ha!

trying to free the tight thong that is obviously chaffin' on her piles

Dawn surely as it's musical it wouldn't be a thong but a G-string? And by the look of it, it's well wedged up the old "Double G Clef", now that'll bring a tear to your eye & make you throw yourself around like a firecracker in a tin trying to disengage it from you Apollo docking port , if you know what I mean?? Ooh, the thoughts just sent a shiver up me spine & made me squirm in me seat.

Take care, be safe & remember "Bridget Jones big knickers" for dancing ladies,

Spot.

ps. Trev, calm down, you'll blow a gasket or implode & we're only just into Jan m8, remember it's only a poxy dance comp.

and did the guy in the black vest kill all the ants in the end?

He was good, wish I could still move my feet that fast, would be a close call between him and the lad in the red top as to who was the best.

Martyn

i think she is brilliant - You cant say in one breathe people should be able to express themselves to the music as they wish, and then slag them off for doing so in the other. She was obviously enjoying herself and made people laugh at the same time - so all good . I always enjoy watching dance competitions but I can imagine that peole who take the scene, dancing etc too seriously would frown on them.

Looks more like an intensive work out than a dance. More of that and she'll be able to fit into a size 12 thong.

Dawn surely as it's musical it wouldn't be a thong but a G-string? And by the look of it, it's well wedged up the old "Double G Clef", now that'll bring a tear to your eye & make you throw yourself around like a firecracker in a tin trying to disengage it from you Apollo docking port , if you know what I mean?? Ooh, the thoughts just sent a shiver up me spine & made me squirm in me seat.

Take care, be safe & remember "Bridget Jones big knickers" for dancing ladies,

Spot.

ps. Trev, calm down, you'll blow a gasket or implode & we're only just into Jan m8, remember it's only a poxy dance comp.

Calm down dear..it's only a commercial Spot. As said before in the Blackpool Top 500 thread..shoudn't this girl dancing thread be in 'Look At My Box'

Jock.

hi to all soulies just felt ive kept my gob shut for far too long and im going to have my say on the Dancer so called "soul dancer"in the you tube clip ...

Northern soul dancing is a form of ART, Expression, PASSION and TIMING and the LOVE of Soul music, the girl in question has none of these i,m old skool dancer love the scene the music and all the people i meet and respect them has they do me.. But how many times have we seen Northern Dance Competions where some of the competiors are well F****n crap to put it ,to me a good dancer should be in time to the music expressing themselves not just throwing themselves all over the floor kicking .A dancer who does nice foot work spins and different foot work can be a plesure to watch and a insperation to others who want to develop there dancing im not the worlds best never hope to be but hate to see people who think there northern dancers but arnt and never will be.. no im not the soul police but may be for people who enter Dance Competions its time to change the way people are entered or asked by the event organiser if they would like to be in one ...selection process or just dont bother to hold them and let people who watch people dance from the side lines and pay the dancer a compliment when they come off the floor .That means more to me than two minutes of fame on you tube.

john h