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Cruella
28th-September-2005, 08:23 AM
OK, so who's brave enough to name their favourite dancers? It doesn't mean they are necessarily the 'best' dancers just your personal favourites. Maybe to certain music, cos they are fun to dance with, you connect, have a similar style, whatever the reason.

In no particular order:

Paul Warden > WCS
Brady (Scotland) > feel a great connection when dancing.
Paul Harris > feels comfortable and has helped me loads to improve.
Victor > Doh!
Tom Baker > for faster music, i always come off the floor out of breath!
Phil (Yuko's) > So smooth. Definately one for Latin tracks.
Franck > Definately fun to dance with.
Roger Chin > Amazing lead, his moves always have me smiling.
David Barker > Likes to play and challenge you.
Yann > a french guy who sadly went back to France in 2002. :tears: We were like mirror images in our dance style.
I want to go on but the rules are, only 10 allowed.
So to all my other favourites, you would have been there if i could have 11 honest! :blush:

Followers i aspire to dance like.

Lily Barker
Emma Petit
Kate Hargreaves
Yuko
Lisa Stott
Victoria (Keiths partner)
Cat (WCS)
Sally (WCS)
Nina
Jenny (Bristol)

TiggsTours
28th-September-2005, 09:30 AM
OK, so who's brave enough to name their favourite dancers? It doesn't mean they are necessarily the 'best' dancers just your personal favourites. Maybe to certain music, cos they are fun to dance with, you connect, have a similar style, whatever the reason.

In no particular order:

Paul Warden > WCS
Brady (Scotland) > feel a great connection when dancing.
Paul Harris > feels comfortable and has helped me loads to improve.
Victor > Doh!
Tom Baker > for faster music, i always come off the floor out of breath!
Phil (Yuko's) > So smooth. Definately one for Latin tracks.
Franck > Definately fun to dance with.
Roger Chin > Amazing lead, his moves always have me smiling.
David Barker > Likes to play and challenge you.
Yann > a french guy who sadly went back to France in 2002. :tears: We were like mirror images in our dance style.
I want to go on but the rules are, only 10 allowed.
So to all my other favourites, you would have been there if i could have 11 honest! :blush:

Followers i aspire to dance like.

Lily Barker
Emma Petit
Kate Hargreaves
Yuko
Lisa Stott
Victoria (Keiths partner)
Cat (WCS)
Sally (WCS)
Nina
Jenny (Bristol)


Hmm, tough one.

Leaders:

1. Stuart Forsythe (just the best!)
2. Joe (don't know his surname, he's a drama teacher)
3. Andy Fleming (can make me do things in Lindy that nobody else ever can!)
4. Ryan Francois (never actually danced with him, think I'd cry if he asked!)
5. Nigel Anderson (the ultimate for dancing to his partner's ability, and making them feel like a queen, so lucky that his partner is Nina I guess!)
6. I've run out now! Lots of other people I really enjoy dancing with, just none that I could put into any order!

Followers I aspire to dance like:

1. Hev Mate! (So much fun to watch!)
2. Nina Daines (who doesn't?)
3. Rena Swanpeol (probably spelt wrong, just such good fun!)
4. Nope, run out again, seems to be a strong Swing theme running in all of mine!

robd
28th-September-2005, 09:44 AM
Paul Harris > feels comfortable and has helped me loads to improve.

That's saved you being dropped at your next workshop !



Tom Baker > for faster music, i always come off the floor out of breath!

Doesn't his scarf get in the way?

El Salsero Gringo
28th-September-2005, 09:58 AM
OK put me down for (in no particular order)

Foxylady
CeeCee
Plum
Mary
ZebraWoman
Nina Daines
Tessalicious
A lady called Julie who works for the Beeb
A lady called Zoe (at nosequins - RIP)
Annette the DJ

Not many celebrities, I obviously don't dance in the right places.

If I could steal a pinch of style from some guys, it would be from:

Jordan Frisbee (WCS)
Mick Wenger
Dancingteeth (Salsa)

Daisy Chain
28th-September-2005, 12:19 PM
Leaders:

1 Kevin (The Blitz teacher from Bowden - reminds me of Buzz Lightyear)
2 Tim the Policeman (must find out if he has a uniform)
3 Richard Gere from Cornwall (must book another holiday)
4 Matt Blitz ( A lovely lead)
5 John Sweeney (Ab Fab)
6 Don who used to go to Bowden
7 Pete who became a Lindy dancer (what a waste)
8 The man at Bowden who reminds me of the grasshopper in Pinocchio
9 Fiona the Ceroc teacher from Chester (better than most men)
10 Viktor - I'm sure he would be in there but I've never been able to get a dance to find out
11 Patrick from Shepherd's bush (he's a lovely lead and always looks pleased to see me
12 Dennis from Yorkshire

Inspiring Followers:

Sue Taylor
Kim who was the Irish demonstrator at Bowden when I started dancing
Ellie Hunt
Victoria

Wonder if I'm going to be on anyone's list?

Daisy

(A Hopeful Little Flower)

Lynn
28th-September-2005, 12:23 PM
Wonder if I'm going to be on anyone's list? Nice aspiration - to be on someone's top ten list! (Depends on how many they have to chose from though - I may be on some guys top ten list here in NI but then again they haven't a lot of choice!) I can dream...one day...maybe even a top twenty list...

drathzel
28th-September-2005, 12:28 PM
I dont know if i have a top ten, i enjoy dancing no matter who i am dancing with (unless they cant but try to lead comb leans...still in pain)!

I do have favorites that i always pick out at a venue tho, but i have to agree with lynn, does that just depend on the quality you normally have?

Also does your top ten change with time? :flower:

Lynn
28th-September-2005, 12:34 PM
Also does your top ten change with time? :flower:I would think it would, after all you meet more dancers and some might become favourites for different reasons. Doesn't mean you can't really enjoy dancing with everyone, but sometimes for whatever reason you just 'connect' more with some dancers than others and that for me, would make them 'guys I want to dance with'.

And D - you would certainly be in everyone's top ten in NI as well! :flower:

drathzel
28th-September-2005, 12:43 PM
And D - you would certainly be in everyone's top ten in NI as well! :flower:
:D :blush: i have that to live up to now :tears:

Gadget
28th-September-2005, 01:39 PM
I have a couple of problems: I can't remember names, and I can think on way more than ten people I love dancing with (and will at any occasion I can)... In fact I think I would be hard pushed to list ten folk I could miss off a "favourite dancers" list :blush:

I think that the order of people depends on the track at the time.

Missy D
28th-September-2005, 02:35 PM
Leaders!

Victor
Mick Wenger
Ray
The Fox
Nigel
Michael from Leighton Buzzard
Amir
Tessalicious
Croydon Adam
Clayton
Simon R

Ok thats 11



Followers

Lydia
Kate Hargreaves

Gladrags
28th-September-2005, 05:40 PM
For what its worth, my top ten followers (in no order):

Lisa Saw (Simon R's partner)
Lily Barker
Jane Godliman (Daisy)
Clare Cross (Divi)
Kate Smith (South Coaster)
Emma Pettitt
Jenni Harrison
Yuko
Jayne Dennis
Becky Cooper

Although how I rank, and who I've forgotten is a mystery

Tessalicious
28th-September-2005, 07:28 PM
Ooh, this is so hard (I managed to offend some of my favourite leaders by describing them as the wrong one (in their eyes) out of BTS or BTC, so I'll be more general this time, and In No Particular Order:

Favourite leads -
ESG
Amir
RK
Latinlover
Sheepy
Spicy
DavidJames
SilverFox
Simon R
PaulF

Favourite people to lead -
My lovely (but unfortunately non-forumetta) flatmate Vicki
ZebraWoman
Missy D
CeeCee
Helen (HML)
KatieR
Dee
Dizzy
PS
Rachel

and after last night, CJ (yes I know it makes 11 but he's a guy so he don't count)- I've never met a guy that can follow so well! (well, except Andy McG, but then we're never quite sure, are we?)

People I'd love to emulate -
The lovely Sparkles - because she is just the most elegant leader and follower :worthy:
LilyB and Mary - they make it all look so easy
um, can't think who the others that I was going to put here are now, so I'll add them later if I remember (it's been a long day).

Cruella
28th-September-2005, 09:04 PM
That's saved you being dropped at your next workshop !


Doesn't his scarf get in the way?
:rofl: Tom is the 16 / 17 year old son of Jon Baker. Also another of my favourites.

Flattery that won't stop him dropping me!!!

Little Monkey
28th-September-2005, 10:28 PM
In no particular order:

Franck
Jive Brummie
Azande
Dave Hancock (You never quite know what's going to happen! :D )
Trampy (When it works - it doesn't always 'klick'! :o )
Sam (Dances in Dundee, won the lucky dip in Musselburgh this year)
KGD
Gilbert (Edinburgh, sooooo smooth)
The Lovely Roy
Bill

Hey! Not enough space on the list!!! Where will I fit in RK, Smurfy, David James, Clive Long, UP, Killingtime, Jammy, a lovely man I danced with at Southport, who's name I don't know, DavidY, Mr. Baah, Obi, Rob, John.............And all the other LOVELY guys???? Not to mention all the lovely lady-leads, like the amazing Tiggerbabe and Lisa!

I've now probably mortally offended lots of men I regularly dance with, by not mentioning their names. Sorry. You're all lovely!!!!!

Aaaaargh!

Frustrated Little Monkey

DianaS
28th-September-2005, 10:55 PM
God top ten off the top of my head
this moments top ten will change by the end of the weekend

Sheeeppy cas he is just brill!
Andy McG Fun Fun Fun!
Alex and Tom cas their cheeky buggers
Dave H made me laugh non stop at Southport
An unnamed guy who got me into melt down for 2 entire tracks you had to scoop me off the floor
Lou from Wythall
Dave (excellent dancer and a total scream)
Nigel - say no more
Phil its like swimming in silk
Roger wow walking on air
DavidY quality assurred every time

Best followers
Angelique wow does she move
Minnie M an absolute hoot
Lory Goddess on earth
Yuko
Cat
Fiona Coventry taxi- I've learnt a lot from that woman
Coralie - Oxford My shes made me wiggle
Imogen 16 but teaches me loads

Missy D
28th-September-2005, 11:15 PM
Leaders!

Victor
Mick Wenger
Ray
The Fox
Nigel
Michael from Leighton Buzzard
Amir
Tessalicious
Croydon Adam
Clayton
Simon R

Ok thats 11



Followers

Lydia
Kate Hargreaves


Oh I need to add another Groovy Dancer :worthy:

Minnie M
28th-September-2005, 11:33 PM
Gilbert (Edinburgh, sooooo smooth)
:yeah: of yes :drool:

Ickle Chick'n
29th-September-2005, 12:13 AM
I dont know if i have a top ten, i enjoy dancing no matter who i am dancing with (unless they cant but try to lead comb leans...still in pain)!



I have to agree with you, and sounds like you might have found the same guy I did at Southport with those comb leans...

Minnie M
29th-September-2005, 12:29 AM
Couldn't possible say, it often depends on the music - there are too many good leeds to mention them all and I am bound to leave one or two out - and you guys know who you are :innocent:

Followers .... well can only say who I would aspire to

most of the top American female WCS dancers
Lily Barker
Jenny Thomas (Ryan's wife)
Angela Andrews (Cookie)

I personally think the above three ladies are the best UK dancers that I have seen dancing.

Anna
29th-September-2005, 08:06 AM
Best Leads...

Robert Cordoba (WCS) :drool: he was MAGICAL
Gino (salsa) sooo smooth.. but i freak out when i dance with him, eg. all i can think of is "omg omg omg I'm dancing with Gino.. omg omg omg"
Paul (salsa) great style, soft.. but expert. could dance with him with my eyes shut and he would still put me exactly where he wants me
Stanley (salsa).. another nice stylish, soft lead
Andreas (everything :D ) very precise, not too soft, not too yanky (if i remember correctly!)
Graham (salsa) a really "safe" lead..
Rob something-or-other from Ceroc Counties (er.. ceroc).. just felt like we had a similar style
Vanroe (salsa, ceroc) - can make ANYONE look good. And expertly places the woman.

:worthy: :worthy:

Followers I want to dance like..

Masha (salsa) - sooo stylish
Dana Gino's partner (salsa) - she can keep up with Gino, now thats a talent.. plus I like how she swishes her hair about
Shontelle NZ dancesport champ (salsa, l&b, ceroc) - sex on legs
Louisa The only WCS teacher in NZ ! haha (WCS) - soooo smoooth
Deborah (Robert's partner) (WCS obviously) - deborah is just... deborah haha
Any of the female dancers on the Mayan world champs - wow
Gino & Paul - they really show up us ladies :rofl:

Cruella
29th-September-2005, 08:23 AM
I'm wishing i'd made this the top 50 now as i keep thinking "ooh i should have put so and so" . So i'm going to have another top 10

Ray (Daisys hubby) > cos apparently he's upset i didn't put him on my list :wink:
Spice and easy > wow eye contact, save him for a bluesy number
Silverfox > Ditto
Bill > The best for a blues dance.
Simon R > For a funky dance
Dale > Of course
Dave Hancock > So much fun and unpredictable.
Gilbert > Have only danced with him once, but ooh so good.
Sherwin (Scotland) > Comfortable and easy to dance with.
Paul F > Love his ballroom style

and another 10 as i've so many more.

Keith (Janeys hubby) > So challenging, he scares me.
Alex Faulkner > For a funky track
Jive Brummie > just because!
Adam (Tas) > A beautiful lead, i thought he'd be hard to follow but was pleasantly surprised.
Clayton > Such a smiley person!
Kev F > Lovely and smooth (just needs to work on the eye contact :wink: )
Roy Power > I find him sooo challenging!
Flynn (Milton Keynes) > Great style.
Nigel Anderson > When he doesn't just hold you close, I wanna be challenged!
Sheepy > has been a favourite for so many years.

I'm going to stop now as i'm sounding like a dance tart. :rofl: but there are so many good men out there. :drool: I could easily do a top 50.
My wish is to have a freestyle with all of these and the other favourites i haven't had time to mention and me. :D

dee
29th-September-2005, 08:42 PM
My favourite top ten in no particular order.....

Dancers:

Nigel Anderson
Amir
Clayton
Simon R
Underpar
Silverfox
Davidjames
Tessalicious
ESG
Groovy Dancer

Followers:

Kate Hargreaves
Sparkles
Lydia
Carol Haines
Hip Hop Donna

And now i have met him i would like to add one more to my dance list, CJ

Minnie M
29th-September-2005, 08:59 PM
I'm wishing i'd made this the top 50 now as i keep thinking "ooh i should have put so and so" . So i'm going to have another top 10

Ray (Daisys hubby) > cos apparently he's upset i didn't put him on my list :wink:
Spice and easy > wow eye contact, save him for a bluesy number
Silverfox > Ditto
Bill > The best for a blues dance.
Simon R > For a funky dance
Dale > Of course
Dave Hancock > So much fun and unpredictable.
Gilbert > Have only danced with him once, but ooh so good.
Sherwin (Scotland) > Comfortable and easy to dance with.
Paul F > Love his ballroom style

and another 10 as i've so many more.

Keith (Janeys hubby) > So challenging, he scares me.
Alex Faulkner > For a funky track
Jive Brummie > just because!
Adam (Tas) > A beautiful lead, i thought he'd be hard to follow but was pleasantly surprised.
Clayton > Such a smiley person!
Kev F > Lovely and smooth (just needs to work on the eye contact :wink: )
Roy Power > I find him sooo challenging!
Flynn (Milton Keynes) > Great style.
Nigel Anderson > When he doesn't just hold you close, I wanna be challenged!
Sheepy > has been a favourite for so many years.

I'm going to stop now as i'm sounding like a dance tart. :rofl: but there are so many good men out there. :drool: I could easily do a top 50.
My wish is to have a freestyle with all of these and the other favourites i haven't had time to mention and me. :D
Are you collecting for my weekender :whistle:

Gary
30th-September-2005, 02:53 AM
Camille Formston
Emma Keating
Holly Cormie
Janet Bradburn
Julie Gunn
Louise Capps
Nicky Haslam
Siobhan Kennedy
Tova Ducker

El Salsero Gringo
30th-September-2005, 08:48 AM
Camille Formston
Emma Keating
Holly Cormie
Janet Bradburn
Julie Gunn
Louise Capps
Nicky Haslam
Siobhan Kennedy
Tova Ducker...and every single one of them a teacher or competition winner. Is it not done in Sydney to admit enjoying dancing with 'regular' people - or do you not enjoy it?

David Bailey
30th-September-2005, 09:06 AM
...and every single one of them a teacher or competition winner. Is it not done in Sydney to admit enjoying dancing with 'regular' people - or do you not enjoy it?
:yeah:
I'm very dubious about the value of this thread - but at the same time it's compelling reading.

I don't want to post a top 10, partially because it'll please 10 people (at most!) and probably displease many more, but mainly because it varies.

I'm generally not a big fan of dancing with teachers or Names, mainly because they often don't live up to the hype. But also, I love dancing with someone who's a pure dancer - not a teacher, not a competitor, just someone who loves to dance for the sheer fun of it.

There are lots of lovely dancers out there of this kind, who have no interest in promoting themselves, many of whom I've had superb dance experiences with (better than with Dance Goddesses, to me).

But no, I'm not naming them - I'm keeping them to myself :innocent:

Zebra Woman
30th-September-2005, 09:28 AM
:yeah:
I'm very dubious about the value of this thread - but at the same time it's compelling reading.

I don't want to post a top 10, partially because it'll please 10 people (at most!) and probably displease many more, but mainly because it varies.

I'm generally not a big fan of dancing with teachers or Names, mainly because they often don't live up to the hype. But also, I love dancing with someone who's a pure dancer - not a teacher, not a competitor, just someone who loves to dance for the sheer fun of it.

There are lots of lovely dancers out there of this kind, who have no interest in promoting themselves, many of whom I've had superb dance experiences with (better than with Dance Goddesses, to me).

But no, I'm not naming them - I'm keeping them to myself :innocent:

:yeah: Absolutely NOT

I wouldn't dream of naming names here. :eek:

My top ten know who they are. :wink:

And I know who they are too, they are not neccessarily competition winners - they are people I connect with who love to dance.

Simple as that.

ZW :flower:

Lynn
30th-September-2005, 09:43 AM
And I know who they are too, they are not neccessarily competition winners - they are people I connect with who love to dance. :yeah: You've so simply summed up what makes a favourite dance partner - connection and shared enjoyment. :worthy:

Sparkles
30th-September-2005, 09:44 AM
I don't want to post a top 10, partially because it'll please 10 people (at most!) and probably displease many more.
{snip}
I'm not naming them - I'm keeping them to myself :innocent:
:yeah:
I can't believe it took 27 posts before someone said this (I've only just read this thread or I would have said it before).

Although some people have been lovely about me (thank you :flower: ) I think a thread like this does more harm than good (personal opinion only). For every person you flatter by telling them you like dancing with them you probably offend another ten by not mentioning them!

El Salsero Gringo
30th-September-2005, 09:52 AM
For every person you flatter by telling them you like dancing with them you probably offend another ten by not mentioning them!You'll only upset those people who are sufficiently puffed-up to believe that they're everybody's favourite dancer when they aren't. Go on take a risk.

Blues Dancer
30th-September-2005, 09:58 AM
You'll only upset those people who are sufficiently puffed-up to believe that they're everybody's favourite dancer when they aren't. Go on take a risk.

Not true. You might well offend someone who thinks that they are YOUR favourite dancer....

(Or at least, in your top 10!)

El Salsero Gringo
30th-September-2005, 10:11 AM
Not true. You might well offend someone who thinks that they are YOUR favourite dancer....

(Or at least, in your top 10!)If they're needy types who are going to be offended because I didn't put them in a list, they have other problems they ought to be worrying about.

So, let's see if I've got this, now: we're not allowed to be mean about people on the Forum because they might be offended. And we're not allowed to be nice about people either - because someone else might be offended. I'm surprised we're even allowed to admit to the dirty little secret of enjoying a dance here on the Soviet Socialist Republic of Ceroc Scotland Forum because we're being so damned egalitarian. Let's just stick to talking about the First Move footwork, eh, comrade?

Blues Dancer
30th-September-2005, 10:13 AM
Hold on. I didn't say that you shouldn't name names. Just pointed out the inaccuracy in your statement....

If you want to go ahead and name your top 10, then go ahead. Don't let me stop you :worthy:

(Though, personally, I'm not going to :flower: )

El Salsero Gringo
30th-September-2005, 10:17 AM
Hold on. I didn't say that you shouldn't name names. Just pointed out the inaccuracy in your statement....

If you want to go ahead and name your top 10, then go ahead. Don't let me stop you :worthy:I already did (http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/showthread.php?p=155143&postcount=4).

David Bailey
30th-September-2005, 10:22 AM
If they're needy types who are going to be offended because I didn't put them in a list, they have other problems they ought to be worrying about.
Maybe we should all go on a Landmark Forum course... :whistle:


So, let's see if I've got this, now: we're not allowed to be mean about people on the Forum because they might be offended.
Speak for yourself, I fully anticipate a flamewar being started by me at about, ooh, 1.30am tomorrow morning. Watch this space...


And we're not allowed to be nice about people either - because someone else might be offended.
Obviously, being nice to people is Plain Wrong. And public niceness, well - that's just indecent.

But this whole "Ooh, I love dancing with XXX Famous Teacher and YYY famous Competition-Winner" stuff just got on my nerves after 20-odd posts, it sounded too much like sucking-up to me.

Except the people who mentioned me - obviously, these people are gifted with rare discernment and taste. Notice that "rare" is not "good" of course.

Personal niceness is good, group niceness is not. I'm not a big fan of saying "Ohh, I had a great time with XXX, thanks for the dance" on the Forum either - sounds grovelly to me. If I had a good dance, I'll show my appreciation to my partner, there and then.


{ stuff }
Ahh, you're just annoyed 'coz not many people have mentioned you.

Actually, I'm surprised the thread lasted this long without this type of debate - what were the odds it'd be us to kick it off? :whistle:

Lynn
30th-September-2005, 10:27 AM
If I had a good dance, I'll show my appreciation to my partner, there and then. How do you do that then? (I'm thinking of various options... of course it depends on how good the dance was... :whistle: )

El Salsero Gringo
30th-September-2005, 10:31 AM
Ahh, you're just annoyed 'coz not many people have mentioned you.Two so far - and that's almost as many as you. But who's counting? :whistle:
Maybe we should all go on a Landmark Forum course...You know what? Maybe we should. Do you think we'd get a discount rate if we made up a whole seminar full of Forum people?

David Bailey
30th-September-2005, 10:52 AM
Two so far - and that's almost as many as you. But who's counting? :whistle:
Ooh, I've got 3? Darn, I'll have to frantically re-read the thread to find the others, I thought I only had 1. :eek:

And I guess I'll just have to strut around now, chest puffed out with my own importance or something. How much were those badges again?


Do you think we'd get a discount rate if we made up a whole seminar full of Forum people?
Forum meets Forum - scary thought. But I thought those meeting were called "weekenders", in the scary insider jargon-speak these cult-like organisation adopt. I feel a new thread coming on...


How do you do that then? (I'm thinking of various options... of course it depends on how good the dance was... :whistle: )
Yes, you noticed the ambiguity there, did you?

Lynn
30th-September-2005, 10:55 AM
Yes, you noticed the ambiguity there, did you?Well I was actually referring to whether the expressed appreciation would be proportionate to your enjoyment of the dance. Like if it was a really good dance? :wink:

Msfab
30th-September-2005, 11:53 AM
...and every single one of them a teacher or competition winner. Is it not done in Sydney to admit enjoying dancing with 'regular' people - or do you not enjoy it?

I was recently in Australia and tried out a few venues! One of the questions asked by most people was 'Have you competed?' or 'Have you been placed?'.
Its like you are not of as high a standard if you haven’t competed/been placed - this irritated me a little! :( Why can you just not enjoy dancing with who ever?

Are the brits just as obsessed with placings/competions? :confused:

Paul F
30th-September-2005, 11:57 AM
Agree it is good reading but also agree I wouldnt dream of posting a top 10 :blush:

Different people, different dances, different challenges. No way can I choose 10 :sick:

Sheepman
30th-September-2005, 12:04 PM
You'll only upset those people who are sufficiently puffed-up to believe that they're everybody's favourite dancer when they aren't. I can't entirely agree with this, partly because if I posted a list I know I would forget to mention people that should be in there, but maybe I rarely get the chance to dance with them or see them. Am I just a tart for suggesting that my list would also vary depending on who's available?
Last Tuesday I was approached by someone vaguely familiar, that I can't have seen for at least a couple of years, we just had the most brilliant dance where everything worked, and that was it, it maybe another 2 years or more until our next one. So if I was compiling a list on Tuesday, she would be in it (if I knew her name!) I can also have pretty dire dances with my favourites on rare occasions, for some reason the connection, or the music, or the mood is just not right. Dance, like, life, is just too fickle!

There's a few more lists here (http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2507) this obviously isn't a topic that wants to stay buried...

Greg

David Bailey
30th-September-2005, 12:10 PM
Its like you are not of as high a standard if you haven’t competed/been placed - this irritated me a little!
:yeah: What more comprehensive proof can one provide that Competitions Are Evil, Damnit.


Are the brits just as obsessed with placings/competions? :confused:
I'm obsessed with saying that they're evil, does that count :blush:

Daisy Chain
30th-September-2005, 12:12 PM
There's a few more lists here (http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2507) this obviously isn't a topic that wants to stay buried...



Drat. I don't feature on any of those lists either. I can feel a flounce coming on :mad:

Daisy

(A Needy Little Flower)

El Salsero Gringo
30th-September-2005, 12:39 PM
Am I just a tart for suggesting that my list would also vary depending on who's available?Not a tart, just a weasel - in the nicest possible way :flower: - for dodging the question.

Suppose *everyone's* available?

Monika
30th-September-2005, 12:50 PM
...99.5% of all dances I have is truly brilliant and wonderful and fun and just about enjoying dancing and the connection there and then - nothing serious and although it certainly can be debated whether it is a good or bad thing to name people I have had particularly good experiences with doesn't really matter - but nice to get a chance to say - hi - you probably know this already, but I think you're wonderful and fun to dance with :flower: :)
...and for the remaining 0.5% you unfortunately hurt me as I have back problems and just need a little guidance in how to dance safely and without causing any pain or further injuries

Leaders - in no partiuclar order (apart from my number 1 of course..)
1 Sam (Dundee)
2 Sherwin (Dundee)
3 Burgess (Dundee)
4 Jive Brummie (Dundee/Perth)
5 Keith (Manchester)
6 Phil (Yuko)
7 Sheepman
8 Under Par
9 Sheena (Dundee)
10 Brady (Glasgow)

Followers - again - no particular order and lot's more wonderful followers out there and lot's of you I've still to meet
1 Denise (Dundee)
2 Emma (Petit? not sure of name)
3 Taz (Adam)
4 Nina
5 Lisa (Aberdeen)
6 Lorna (Aberdeen/Dundee)
7 Lily B
8 Elaine B
9 Nicky H
10 David Chu (Dundee/Oz)

Happy Dancing :hug:
Mon

Robin
30th-September-2005, 01:44 PM
How come Mike Ellard is nowhere to be seen here ?

Can only surmise one of the following:-

A) No-one likes to dance with him
B) No-one likes the way he dances
C) He never dances

just curious..

Msfab
30th-September-2005, 02:13 PM
:yeah: What more comprehensive proof can one provide that Competitions Are Evil, Damnit.


I'm obsessed with saying that they're evil, does that count :blush:

:yeah: That Counts!

I wouldnt put it that strongly, but its not the be all and end all if one is not 'placed'.

Dazzle
30th-September-2005, 02:23 PM
Drat. I don't feature on any of those lists either. I can feel a flounce coming on :mad:

Daisy

(A Needy Little Flower)


Me neither :tears: .

More of a Fizzle than a Dazzle

drathzel
30th-September-2005, 02:31 PM
Me neither :tears: .

More of a Fizzle than a Dazzle


I enjoyed dancing with you at southport, but as i am boycotting posting my top ten then i cant put you on it! Altho i dont know if i looked Dazzled but i certainly tried to keep the dear caught in head lights look off my face! :flower:

Cruella
30th-September-2005, 03:13 PM
:yeah: Absolutely NOT

I wouldn't dream of naming names here. :eek:

My top ten know who they are. :wink:

And I know who they are too, they are not neccessarily competition winners - they are people I connect with who love to dance.

Simple as that.

ZW :flower:
Aha! but you obviously admit to having a top ten then. :whistle: If you see the start of this thread it states that they are not neccesarily the "best dancers" it is people you enjoy dancing with. I completely agree that everybodies "top ten" will keep changing. I've already posted 30 and keep having to stop myself from posting more!
In my opinion your (thats anyone, not ZW) ego must be pretty large if you expect to be on someones list considering how many dancers there are out there. Tott up in your head roughly how many people you have ever danced with it's hundreds if not more. So how can anyone 'expect' to be in the top ten. There are some leaders i have had a"wow" dance with but it has only happened once. There are others on my list that i've never had that "wow" dance with, but they are on there for other reasons.
Personally i think that some people are wary of posting their top ten incase they don't get asked anymore by the people that weren't on their list :wink:

Dazzle
30th-September-2005, 03:17 PM
Altho i dont know if i looked Dazzled but i certainly tried to keep the dear caught in head lights look off my face! :flower:

Is that good or bad?!?! I was amazed you had only been dancing such a short time. I really enjoyed our dances, although it was the one with Viktor that was captured for posterity!! You obviously grow quickly up their in Scotland, much better dance fertilizer :rofl: ! Bet Jive Brummie, Trampy and co have never been called that before!!

Fizzing slightly better now

David Bailey
30th-September-2005, 03:17 PM
{ confusing stuff }
OK, I'm definitely very :confused: as to criteria now...

Cruella
30th-September-2005, 03:23 PM
OK, I'm definitely very :confused: as to criteria now...
It's ok i'm used to working with 4 year olds so i can simplify it for you.
Re read post 1. :whistle:

Minnie M
30th-September-2005, 03:28 PM
..........they are not neccesarily the "best dancers" it is people you enjoy dancing with. I completely agree that everybodies "top ten" will keep changing.........
There are a few guys in Brighton I used to love dancing with, now I try and avoid them, there lead is so strong my shoulders ache after. Has my 'follow' got lighter, or their lead stronger, or has it always been like that and I never winged before :blush:

David Bailey
30th-September-2005, 03:33 PM
It's ok i'm used to working with 4 year olds so i can simplify it for you.
Re read post 1. :whistle:
I did - but then it appeared you changed the goalposts with your last post.

I'm used to writing instructions, and when a reader doesn't understand, it's 99% likely I've not explained it well. Bit like "leader responsibility for errors" really... :whistle:

stewart38
30th-September-2005, 03:44 PM
Aha! but you obviously admit to having a top ten then. :whistle: If you see the start of this thread it states that they are not neccesarily the "best dancers" it is people you enjoy dancing with. I completely agree that everybodies "top ten" will keep changing. I've already posted 30 and keep having to stop myself from posting more!
In my opinion your (thats anyone, not ZW) ego must be pretty large if you expect to be on someones list considering how many dancers there are out there. Tott up in your head roughly how many people you have ever danced with it's hundreds if not more. So how can anyone 'expect' to be in the top ten. There are some leaders i have had a"wow" dance with but it has only happened once. There are others on my list that i've never had that "wow" dance with, but they are on there for other reasons.
Personally i think that some people are wary of posting their top ten incase they don't get asked anymore by the people that weren't on their list :wink:

This ego thing i can understand

I dont want to be in anyones top 10 list !!! (Its stewart38)

I wouldnt remember the names to comply a top 10 list (its stewart38)

ZW could be in my top 10 :wink: but to be fair and show no bias lets say top 50 (its stewart38)

To be honest by the time ive got to nos 7 id have to describe her, (its stewart38)

I assume most people have just listed teachers . However if you have never danced with them how can they be in your top 10

Cruella
30th-September-2005, 03:44 PM
I did - but then it appeared you changed the goalposts with your last post.

I'm used to writing instructions, and when a reader doesn't understand, it's 99% likely I've not explained it well. Bit like "leader responsibility for errors" really... :whistle:
OK explain to me which goalposts have been moved. In simple terms, as i said i'm used to working with 4 year olds.

drathzel
30th-September-2005, 03:47 PM
Is that good or bad?!?! I was amazed you had only been dancing such a short time. I really enjoyed our dances, although it was the one with Viktor that was captured for posterity!! You obviously grow quickly up their in Scotland, much better dance fertilizer :rofl: ! Bet Jive Brummie, Trampy and co have never been called that before!!

Fizzing slightly better now


Its good, i was just scared, but i always am when dancing with really good dancers!

Yeah this dance with viktor? Has been mentioned to me before..... did i do something wrong? :innocent:

You missed the main fertilizer.... Franck! :worthy:

Cruella
30th-September-2005, 03:48 PM
This ego thing i can understand

I dont want to be in anyones top 10 list !!! (Its stewart38)

I wouldnt remember the names to comply a top 10 list (its stewart38)

ZW could be in my top 10 :wink: but to be fair and show no bias lets say top 50 (its stewart38)

To be honest by the time ive got to nos 7 id have to describe her, (its stewart38)

I assume most people have just listed teachers . However if you have never danced with them how can they be in your top 10
If they have just listed teachers then they haven't listed 'the people they enjoy dancing with' which is what this thread was supposed to be about. What was your name again :rofl:

Cruella
30th-September-2005, 04:04 PM
OK explain to me which goalposts have been moved. In simple terms, as i said i'm used to working with 4 year olds.
Apart from the fact that my top ten has turned into a top30 :blush:
Or it could be i have lots of top tens depending on the day of the week. :rolleyes:

Paul F
30th-September-2005, 04:04 PM
If they have just listed teachers then they haven't listed 'the people they enjoy dancing with' which is what this thread was supposed to be about.


Apologies if I have missed something but its also interesting how no teachers or regular placed competitors have posted a top 10.
They have been included in others' top 10's but, as yet, no listings :)


No matter how innocent the thread is you DO risk people being a bit 'miffed off' if you dont list them. Doubt a teacher or regular competitor could risk that !

El Salsero Gringo
30th-September-2005, 04:07 PM
OK, I'm definitely very :confused: as to criteria now...It seemed perfectly straightforward to me!

Cruella
30th-September-2005, 04:08 PM
Apologies if I have missed something but its also interesting how no teachers or regular placed competitors have posted a top 10.
They have been included in others' top 10's but, as yet, no listings :)


No matter how innocent the thread is you DO risk people being a bit 'miffed off' if you dont list them. Doubt a teacher or regular competitor could risk that !

This is very true, Maybe they are all so good that they don't enjoy dancing with any of us mere mortals. :sick:
I still don't get how anyone can be so egotistical as to be miffed about not being on someones top ten :confused:

Gus
30th-September-2005, 04:18 PM
I still don't get how anyone can be so egotistical as to be miffed about not being on someones top ten :confused:Yeah? I can imagine a number of the male dancers on the London circuit, e.g. Will, Groovy Dancer, DavidB, postoing a top 10 then getting lynched when the 372 female dancers they left off 'get miffed' by pulling thier legs off ... or WORSE, just huffing off every time thay were asked to dance :eek: ... trust me, it could happen

RoyBoy
30th-September-2005, 04:49 PM
Don't you just hate it when people post for no other reason than, in the vain hope, they jog the memories of other posters.
tsk.. tsk...tsk :rolleyes:

Donna
30th-September-2005, 05:16 PM
Ok 1st on list is my partner...Steve Wong...nice strong lead.
Paul Foster....veeery smooooth..great to dance with.
Clayton Tubbs...great lead, great moves.
Will Hargreaves....great lead, fun to dance with
Dave Barker....have to agree with Cruella. Challenging and does like to play. (especially the one where your hands don't touch)
Franck....Definately fun to dance with.
Robert Winters... again great lead, fun to dance with. (great spins)
Dazzle....bloomin marvellous to dance with. Ladies if you get the chance...GRAB HIM!!! ;)
Nigel... well..of course! :rolleyes:
Dale Veeery smooooth.

Followers i aspire to dance like.

Yuko
Lily Barker
Kate Hargreaves
Cat (WCS)
Nina
Jenny

Non cerocers.... Lilia from stricly come dancing!!!

Baruch
30th-September-2005, 08:05 PM
Drat. I don't feature on any of those lists either. I can feel a flounce coming on :mad:
As I haven't posted a top ten list yet (and if I did, the names would probably mean nothing to most people on here because they're all local), perhaps I could sell off places in my top ten to the highest bidder. I accept chocolate, beer or hard cash :innocent:

Baruch
30th-September-2005, 08:27 PM
I accept chocolate, beer or hard cash :innocent:
I also accept rep. So, here it is so far:

1. LMC

Who's going to bid for places 2-9?

:rofl:

ducasi
30th-September-2005, 08:46 PM
I also accept rep. ... I've got enough rep, but I'll give rep to anyone who puts me in their top ten.

It might look better if you've actually danced with me though... :whistle:

LMC
30th-September-2005, 08:48 PM
I also accept rep. So, here it is so far:

1. LMC

Who's going to bid for places 2-9?

:rofl:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: - especially since AFAIK we've never danced...

And dammit, I so wanted to be the only person on the entire forum that DIDN'T appear on this thread :mad: (I have to be special somehow :whistle: )

EDIT: ducasi, you know that DJ will be in there... - should we have a rule that you HAVE to dance with anyone who puts you in their top 10 if you haven't already? :devil:

ducasi
30th-September-2005, 09:00 PM
EDIT: ducasi, you know that DJ will be in there... - should we have a rule that you HAVE to dance with anyone who puts you in their top 10 if you haven't already? :devil: I think that's a great idea... Here's my list...

1. Cameron Diaz
2. Penelope Cruz
...


I think it'd be better to stick with people you have already danced with.

LMC
30th-September-2005, 09:02 PM
< snips daydreaming >
And have they put you in their top ten list?


I think it'd be better to stick with people you have already danced with.
:yeah:

ducasi
30th-September-2005, 09:05 PM
And have they put you in their top ten list? In my daydreams they don't have a top ten, just a top one – me!

I also double-trouble with them occasionally... :yum:

Oops, getting carried away there! :blush:

jockey
30th-September-2005, 10:03 PM
There are women not on this list who are very good friends of mine and who I like dancing with, but, as I understand this thread, this list is all about "gelling" - here goes:

Amaia (Basque Country, my partner)
Hannah (Fulham)
Eva (Fulham)
Lisa and Laura (then Aberdeen)
Sara Johnson (Eastbourne)
Tracey (Brighton, retired)
Yvonne
Spiky blonde hair lady fron the north-east (Beach Boogie 2003)
Blonde petite woman (Britrock) featured in showcase comp Blackpool 2003 where she was won over/worn down by a builder-type and dragged across the floor. (can someone provide a name?)
Forumite from midlands "Little ?"(danced with at Greenwich and Southport)
Rachel
(sorry, cant count) :worthy:

Tiggerbabe
30th-September-2005, 10:21 PM
Blonde petite woman (Britrock) featured in showcase comp Blackpool 2003 where she was won over/worn down by a builder-type and dragged across the floor. (can someone provide a name?)

Aleks Mottley (sp?) :D

El Salsero Gringo
30th-September-2005, 11:42 PM
I also accept rep. So, here it is so far:

1. LMC

Who's going to bid for places 2-9?

:rofl:Me! Me! Pick me! I rep 2! Pick me!

Baruch
1st-October-2005, 12:13 AM
OK, so far my top ten is as follows:

1. LMC
2. Ducasi
3. El Salsero Gringo
4. ?
5. ?
6. ?
7. ?
8. ?
9. ?
10. ?

Places 4 to 10 are still up for grabs.....

Corrupt? Moi? :innocent:

ducasi
1st-October-2005, 12:19 AM
OK, so far my top ten is as follows:

...
2. Ducasi
... OK, so you get the rep, but if we do ever dance, I'm leading, as I'm really crap at following! :blush:

Baruch
1st-October-2005, 12:25 AM
OK, so you get the rep, but if we do ever dance, I'm leading, as I'm really crap at following! :blush:
So am I. Could be interesting..... :rofl:

Dance Demon
1st-October-2005, 09:34 AM
Spiky blonde hair lady fron the north-east (Beach Boogie 2003)


that'll probably be Lynn Smith Jockey, who teaches for Blitz in Darlington & Newcastle...

Cruella
1st-October-2005, 11:25 AM
Spiky blonde hair lady fron the north-east (Beach Boogie 2003)
Blonde petite woman (Britrock) featured in showcase comp Blackpool 2003 where she was won over/worn down by a builder-type and dragged across the floor. (can someone provide a name?)
Forumite from midlands "Little ?"(danced with at Greenwich and Southport)
Rachel
(sorry, cant count) :worthy:
Yes that's Lynne Smith fanchisee and teacher from Darlington ( and also my best friend :flower: )
Aleks Motley from Middlesborough, Phil Motleys (Middlesborough Ceroc teacher) wife
and Little em ccentral, Emma Sabin Ceroc teacher here in Rugby.
I guess you like blondes then Jockey?

David Bailey
1st-October-2005, 12:01 PM
Places 4 to 10 are still up for grabs.....

Corrupt? Moi? :innocent:
That is such a cool idea. Why didn't I think of that? :tears:

Clearly, my position as pre-eminent rep-tart is under cunning attack.
It's a bit like being an ageing gunslinger - there's always someone younger, faster and meaner coming up... :eek:

Robin
1st-October-2005, 02:00 PM
That is such a cool idea. Why didn't I think of that? :tears:

Clearly, my position as pre-eminent rep-tart is under cunning attack.
It's a bit like being an ageing gunslinger - there's always someone younger, faster and meaner coming up... :eek:


is that with emphasis on the younger ?


[edit] wow - just noticed how many reads this thread has ... are dancers vain or what ! :waycool:

Baruch
1st-October-2005, 05:07 PM
Clearly, my position as pre-eminent rep-tart is under cunning attack.
It's a bit like being an ageing gunslinger - there's always someone younger, faster and meaner coming up... :eek:
There's nothing to stop you doing it as well, you know.

So, who's going to bid to be on both our lists?????

David Bailey
1st-October-2005, 05:17 PM
There's nothing to stop you doing it as well, you know.
Nah - your idea, you take the glory.

Anyway, my favourite dance partner knows she's my favourite dance partner. But I'll give you a hint; it's definitely a woman (sorry, Clive). So that should narrow it down a bit.

Heather
2nd-October-2005, 10:13 AM
not[/B] mentioning them!


:yeah:

I'm inclined to agree with Sparkles . I have lots of favourite dancers and could easily post a 'Top Ten' ( or 20 , 30 .....etc) but I don't intend to do so as I would hate to cause offense to those whom I miss out unintentionally.
' My boys' ought to know who they are anyway!! :wink:

:hug: :kiss:
Heather,
xx

Andreas
2nd-October-2005, 02:24 PM
I was recently in Australia and tried out a few venues! One of the questions asked by most people was 'Have you competed?' or 'Have you been placed?'.
Its like you are not of as high a standard if you haven’t competed/been placed - this irritated me a little! :( Why can you just not enjoy dancing with who ever?

Are the brits just as obsessed with placings/competions? :confused:

I can remember being almost burnt alive a while back when I noted this fact in the Tramp thread in Chit Chat. Totally agree, it is very irritating and I also consider it rather immature as we all know how little a title actually means.


But to stick with the topic of the thread. I won't name my favs either, they know who they are and so do I :D (Thanks for that line ZW ;) )

David Chu
3rd-October-2005, 07:01 AM
Monika you are such a sweetheart. I'm glad I'm in someones top 10...especially as a follower.

Heather
I'll always be one of your boys!

XXXXX

David

jockey
3rd-October-2005, 07:09 AM
that'll probably be Lynn Smith Jockey, who teaches for Blitz in Darlington & Newcastle...
Yep, thats her - she won the DWAS comp at Blackpool last year if memory serves. Thanks. :clap:

jockey
3rd-October-2005, 07:17 AM
:yeah:

I'm inclined to agree with Sparkles . I have lots of favourite dancers and could easily post a 'Top Ten' ( or 20 , 30 .....etc) but I don't intend to do so as I would hate to cause offense to those whom I miss out unintentionally.
' My boys' ought to know who they are anyway!! :wink:

:hug: :kiss:
Heather,
xx
I agree with you, Heather, but I believe in answering tough questions accurately and letting the cards fall where they fall.
Another poster said that our egos should be above taking offence and this is right - I havent figured on anyone"s top ten and it hasnt bothered me; after all its a big ask to be in any top ten British pole.
The question was a brave one ( :clap: Cruella) and it has made me think about who I really enjoy dancing with and what makes a good dancer; e.g., in a recent poll I stated that I had danced with 24 or so open champions but only one of them figures in my top ten....

Gary
3rd-October-2005, 07:22 AM
...and every single one of them a teacher or competition winner.Yup.

Is it not done in Sydney to admit enjoying dancing with 'regular' people - or do you not enjoy it?I enjoy dancing with lots of people. Off the top of my head, those were the people with whom I most enjoy dancing. Ooh, I forgot Deanna (and probably a bazillion others) (and yes, she also teaches and wins competitions -- so sue me).

CJ
3rd-October-2005, 09:28 AM
I'm glad I'm in someones top 10...especially as a follower.

David

I wasn't so sure it was a good thing, but I'll follow your lead!! :o

Heather
3rd-October-2005, 12:37 PM
Monika you are such a sweetheart. I'm glad I'm in someones top 10...especially as a follower.

Heather
I'll always be one of your boys!

XXXXX

David


:wink: Missing you darling !! Nice to see you're still reading the Forum !!
:hug: :kiss:
Heather,
XX

Baruch
3rd-October-2005, 11:34 PM
OK, so far my top ten is as follows:

1. LMC
2. Ducasi
3. El Salsero Gringo
4. ?
5. ?
6. ?
7. ?
8. ?
9. ?
10. ?
I'm still waiting to see who else wants to be in a top ten list on the Ceroc Scotland Forum. Chance of a lifetime! Thrill your friends! I accept positive rep :rofl:

Pssst - David James..... you've got competition!

MartinHarper
3rd-October-2005, 11:47 PM
I'm still waiting to see who else wants to be in a top ten list on the Ceroc Scotland Forum.

I guess nobody wants to be behind ESG...

CJ
4th-October-2005, 01:03 AM
I guess nobody wants to be behind ESG...

Is bad news when you are not even the ass, but the tail!!!!!!!!!!!!

Baruch
5th-October-2005, 01:58 AM
My top 10 is still growing.....

1. LMC
2. Ducasi
3. El Salsero Gringo
4. David James
5. Killingtime
6. Piglet (honorary mention)
7. ?
8. ?
9. ?
10. ?

Roll up, roll up, any more?

David Bailey
5th-October-2005, 10:56 AM
My top 10 is still growing.....
Now you're just being silly.

OK, if I rep you again, do I get another place?

Robin
5th-October-2005, 11:05 AM
no - this (http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/showthread.php?p=157780#post157780) is being silly

bigdjiver
5th-October-2005, 01:52 PM
This thread has been very beneficial to me. I went through:
:tears: Nobody will nominate me
:clap: Actually I will be on quite a few Top 10 lists, even if they will all be muggles or one-timers.
:confused: Why don't I have a top 10?
:drool: I could make a list of Top Ten dances.
:sad: but, for various reasons, none of those ladies would make make my top 10 partners now.
:lightbulb: None of this matters. What is important is that the lady I am dancing with thinks that she has a shot at my top 10, at least for that evening.

Zebra Woman
5th-October-2005, 02:03 PM
:sad: but, for various reasons, none of those ladies would make make my top 10 partners now.
:lightbulb: None of this matters. What is important is that the lady I am dancing with thinks that she has a shot at my top 10, at least for that evening.

That is exactly my plan when I dance with you BigD..........

or anyone for that matter.

under par
5th-October-2005, 03:22 PM
Okay here we go in no particular order.

Miss Conduct... we just click when dancing most of the time.

Zw such a laugh normally

Msfab love the smile

LilyB great fun

Little Monkey

Rebecca

Nina great fun

Sue Mcgregor always have lovely time with Sue

Mrs Par some of my best ever..

Lory our "whatever Lola wants" was just fab.



Leaders whom I admire.

Viktor.....the man moves like no one else:worthy:

Paul F looks so smooth

RogerC makes simple moves look so stylish

Mr Barker makes the lady move around so much whilst stood in one place RESPECT:worthy:

TWK always looks like he is having so much fun

killingtime
5th-October-2005, 04:27 PM
1. LMC
2. Ducasi
3. El Salsero Gringo
4. David James
5. Killingtime
6. Piglet (honorary mention)
7. ?
8. ?
9. ?
10. ?

Woohoo :clap:! I'm on someone's list! I don't remember dancing with him though :confused:. I have to say; I was a little tempted to put something like "I'd love to be on your list - Frank" since you don't know for sure (though the lack of increase in rep might have given it away :) ). Anyway I resisted.

I'm not going to post my own list for similar reasons stated by other people. There are so many people I love dancing with and it seems wrong of me just to pick 10 so I shan't.

Baruch
5th-October-2005, 07:50 PM
OK, if I rep you again, do I get another place?
'Fraid not. Even us rep-tarts have limits, you know!

Here, have a "cheers" smiley instead. :cheers:

bigdjiver
5th-October-2005, 08:08 PM
That is exactly my plan when I dance with you BigD..........

or anyone for that matter.eye contact - paralysis - must look away - Oh no! The wiggle has improved - aaagh -

Last time I was saved by a few seconds release for thinking by getting behind you for the "Through the legs" combo. Wehee!

Zebra Woman
6th-October-2005, 09:14 AM
eye contact - paralysis - must look away - Oh no! The wiggle has improved - aaagh -

Last time I was saved by a few seconds release for thinking by getting behind you for the "Through the legs" combo. Wehee!

:rofl: You coped very well BigD. :wink:

I loved the through the legs combo! It was absolutley awsome, that move put you straight into the top ten that night. Not sure how many women would be up for it. It was EXTREME and yet I felt safe, just my kinda thing. :clap:

Baruch
7th-October-2005, 10:26 PM
Nearly full....

1. LMC
2. Ducasi
3. El Salsero Gringo
4. David James
5. Killingtime
6. Piglet (honorary mention)
7. Murphy
8. ?
9. ?
10. ?

:cheers:

Baruch
16th-October-2005, 04:51 PM
OK, my rep-tart top 10 is now complete. Here it is:

1. LMC
2. Ducasi
3. El Salsero Gringo
4. David James
5. Killingtime
6. Piglet
7. Murphy
8. Lynn
9. Little Monkey
10. Latin Lover

I should, of course, point out that I have never danced with any of them (especially the men!), but I'm sure they're all lovely to dance with :) .

Little Monkey
16th-October-2005, 05:39 PM
OK, my rep-tart top 10 is now complete. Here it is:

1. LMC
2. Ducasi
3. El Salsero Gringo
4. David James
5. Killingtime
6. Piglet
7. Murphy
8. Lynn
9. Little Monkey
10. Latin Lover

I should, of course, point out that I have never danced with any of them (especially the men!), but I'm sure they're all lovely to dance with :) .

Ummmmm.....???? How did I end up on your list? :confused:

Oh, and thanks UP - I'm very flattered to be on your list!!:hug: :kiss: :flower:

A Flattered and Confused Little Monkey

Minnie M
16th-October-2005, 06:05 PM
Okay here we go in no particular order.

Miss Conduct... we just click when dancing most of the time.

Zw such a laugh normally

Msfab love the smile

LilyB great fun

Little Monkey

Rebecca

Nina great fun

Sue Mcgregor always have lovely time with Sue

Mrs Par some of my best ever..

Lory our "whatever Lola wants" was just fab.

:tears: :tears: :tears:

Clive Long
16th-October-2005, 09:23 PM
OK, my rep-tart top 10 is now complete. Here it is:

3. El Salsero Gringo
4. David James

10. Latin Lover

I should, of course, point out that I have never danced with any of them (especially the men!), but I'm sure they're all lovely to dance with :) .
Well if you haven't danced with ESG, DJ, LL then you haven't lived.

I can't claim actually to haved danced with LL but he showed me how to "slow up" - so I'll count that

You should try following a strong male lead (and they need to be strong to lead me) - its a disorienting but liberating experience. I need more of it but I keep wearing out the patience and physical resilience of the partners.

CRL

Minnie M
16th-October-2005, 09:50 PM
Well if you haven't danced with ESG, DJ, LL then you haven't lived.
I have :worthy: and they all deserve to be in the real chart not the rep tart one :rolleyes:

jockey
16th-October-2005, 10:02 PM
Yes that's Lynne Smith fanchisee and teacher from Darlington ( and also my best friend :flower: )
Aleks Motley from Middlesborough, Phil Motleys (Middlesborough Ceroc teacher) wife
and Little em ccentral, Emma Sabin Ceroc teacher here in Rugby.
I guess you like blondes then Jockey?
Pure coincidence....
My partner is Basque - how many blondes do you get in N. Spain, Cruella?:nice: :rofl:

jockey
16th-October-2005, 10:10 PM
Pure coincidence....
My partner is Basque - how many blondes do you get in N. Spain, Cruella?:nice: :rofl:
Anyway, why didnt you ask if I preferred northerners?:devil: :nice:

CeeCee
16th-October-2005, 10:20 PM
originally posted by Clive Long
Well if you haven't danced with ESG, DJ, LL then you haven't lived.

:yeah:

I have had the pleasure of dancing with all three of them and they're awesome, every dance is a real treat, thanks guys.
CC xx

jockey
16th-October-2005, 10:20 PM
I'm wishing i'd made this the top 50 now as i keep thinking "ooh i should have put so and so" . So i'm going to have another top 10

Ray (Daisys hubby) > cos apparently he's upset i didn't put him on my list :wink:
Spice and easy > wow eye contact, save him for a bluesy number
Silverfox > Ditto
Bill > The best for a blues dance.
Simon R > For a funky dance
Dale > Of course
Dave Hancock > So much fun and unpredictable.
Gilbert > Have only danced with him once, but ooh so good.
Sherwin (Scotland) > Comfortable and easy to dance with.
Paul F > Love his ballroom style

and another 10 as i've so many more.

Keith (Janeys hubby) > So challenging, he scares me.
Alex Faulkner > For a funky track
Jive Brummie > just because!
Adam (Tas) > A beautiful lead, i thought he'd be hard to follow but was pleasantly surprised.
Clayton > Such a smiley person!
Kev F > Lovely and smooth (just needs to work on the eye contact :wink: )
Roy Power > I find him sooo challenging!
Flynn (Milton Keynes) > Great style.
Nigel Anderson > When he doesn't just hold you close, I wanna be challenged!
Sheepy > has been a favourite for so many years.

I'm going to stop now as i'm sounding like a dance tart. :rofl: but there are so many good men out there. :drool: I could easily do a top 50.
My wish is to have a freestyle with all of these and the other favourites i haven't had time to mention and me. :D
Cruella!
This is too bad - you know when you are given an essay question and the answer has to be no more than 2000 words......:rofl:

Lory
16th-October-2005, 10:23 PM
Anyway, why didnt you ask if I preferred northerners?:devil: :nice:
Jockey, I'll ask.... do you prefer Northerners? :D

Baruch
16th-October-2005, 11:48 PM
Ummmmm.....???? How did I end up on your list? :confused:
Simple: you gave me rep (for an unrelated post, I should add - not everyone on my list gave me rep just to get on the list!) so I put you on my list. I said at the outset that places in my top ten were for rent, because there'd be no point in me posting my real top ten. Most people on here would never have heard of most (all?) of the people in my real top ten, as they're all local.

latinlover
17th-October-2005, 08:26 AM
Well if you haven't danced with ESG, DJ, LL then you haven't lived.

I can't claim actually to haved danced with LL


CRL


Clive , you flatterer,
I had no idea............:flower:
next time , ok ?

latinlover
17th-October-2005, 08:30 AM
:yeah:

I have had the pleasure of dancing with all three of them and they're awesome, every dance is a real treat, thanks guys.
CC xx


Thank you daaarling!
I have resisted the temptation to create a top ten, but if I had done one ,Cee Cee would certainly be there.
She is a delight to dance with :drool:

Little Monkey
17th-October-2005, 12:48 PM
Simple: you gave me rep (for an unrelated post, I should add - not everyone on my list gave me rep just to get on the list!) so I put you on my list. I said at the outset that places in my top ten were for rent, because there'd be no point in me posting my real top ten. Most people on here would never have heard of most (all?) of the people in my real top ten, as they're all local.

Ah. But shouldn't you only have put people on your list who repped you to get on it??? You've now branded me a 'rep tart'! Boo-hoooo!:tears: I guess in return you'll just have to rep me, and I might stop crying. Oh, and that would quite possibly put me in the rep tart category anyway....:rolleyes:

I guess I now have to dance with you at some point, and see how I score on your actual list...?:wink: Going to the BFG by any chance??

Baruch
17th-October-2005, 10:06 PM
I guess I now have to dance with you at some point, and see how I score on your actual list...?:wink: Going to the BFG by any chance??
'Fraid not. Can't really afford to. Who knows about the future, though?

I'd love to dance with a few more forumites, and I'm sure I'll get the chance at some point. :cheers:

Baruch
17th-October-2005, 10:09 PM
Er.... Martin Harper....

I don't have a bottom 10 list, and you seem to be a bit too free with the negative rep!

Clive Long
17th-October-2005, 10:18 PM
Er.... Martin Harper....

I don't have a bottom 10 list, and you seem to be a bit too free with the negative rep!
Martin,

Who rattled your bl00dy cage?

Nothing I have read of Baruch's has been offensive or idiotic - quite the reverse.

I would be proud to be neg repped alongside Baruch

No I'm Spartacus.

SilverFox
17th-October-2005, 10:54 PM
Er.... Martin Harper....

I don't have a bottom 10 list, and you seem to be a bit too free with the negative rep!Is Martin Harper doing his attention seeking thing again. Must stem from his childhood. He definitely needs to get a life. (Preferably in the afterlife.):mad:

Missy D
18th-October-2005, 08:16 AM
Is Martin Harper doing his attention seeking thing again. Must stem from his childhood. He definitely needs to get a life. (Preferably in the afterlife.):mad:


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Zebra Woman
18th-October-2005, 09:49 AM
Er.... Martin Harper....

I don't have a bottom 10 list, and you seem to be a bit too free with the negative rep!

Congratulations Baruch and welcome to the 'I've Been Neg Repped By Martin Harper Club' :flower: .



Neg rep from Mr. Harper is a rite of passage on this forum.



Enjoy!

I did.

:rofl:

under par
18th-October-2005, 09:54 AM
Congratulations Baruch and welcome to the 'I've Been Neg Repped By Martin Harper Club' :flower: .



Neg rep from Mr. Harper is a rite of passage on this forum.



Enjoy!

I did.

:rofl:

I've got my membership badge too Baruch!!:yeah:

jivecat
18th-October-2005, 11:00 AM
Is Martin Harper doing his attention seeking thing again. Must stem from his childhood. He definitely needs to get a life. (Preferably in the afterlife.):mad:


Funny that, Mr SF, I'd probably put Martin next to you in my top ten of really enjoyable leads. Like having Israel next to Jordan, obviously.
I've been neg-repped by Martin (no content, slap) does that mean I'm a proper forumite, then?:grin: :kiss: Thanks, MH.

Will
18th-October-2005, 01:38 PM
I've got my membership badge too Baruch!!:yeah:
Me too. And I must have Gold Membership by now considering the number of times he's done it.

MartinHarper
18th-October-2005, 02:51 PM
Er.... Martin Harper....

I don't have a bottom 10 list, and you seem to be a bit too free with the negative rep!

Ahh - I thought you didn't take rep too seriously - judging from your "rep tart" posts and friendly competition with DavidJames, so I could have some fun with it - hence the smiley in the comment.
Since Baruch doesn't want to play any more, I'll start a list with my bottom 10 leads/follows: places to the first folks to neg rep me.

1: Your name here
2: (etc)

El Salsero Gringo
18th-October-2005, 02:52 PM
oooh... oooh... pick me! pick me!

MartinHarper
20th-October-2005, 01:10 PM
places to the first folks to neg rep me (for this post)

Places so far:
1. ChrisA (highly intelligent critter that he is)
2. Uhh...
3. Where are you people?

Honourable mentions:
1. Clive - gave rep, but clicked the wrong button
2. ESG - asked to be on the list, but failed to follow the simple instructions to acquire a place.
3. DavidJames - clinically incapable of giving neg rep.
4. MartinHarper - sadly prevented from giving neg rep to himself.

murphy
20th-October-2005, 05:18 PM
OK, my rep-tart top 10 is now complete. Here it is:

1. ...
7. Murphy
8. ...

I should, of course, point out that I have never danced with any of them (especially the men!), but I'm sure they're all lovely to dance with :) .

Hurrah! I'm on a list!! without even trying!! and I think I'm now a rep-tart (what are the qualifications for this by the way?)
:clap:

ChrisA
20th-October-2005, 09:55 PM
Places so far:
1. ChrisA (highly intelligent critter that he is)

Damn. Tried to give you some more, but it wouldn't let me. :tears:

Sorry...

Baruch
20th-October-2005, 10:29 PM
Hurrah! I'm on a list!! without even trying!! and I think I'm now a rep-tart (what are the qualifications for this by the way?)
:clap:
Ask David James. He's the acknowledged expert in rep-tartism.

Lynn
20th-October-2005, 10:43 PM
Hurrah! I'm on a list!! without even trying!! and I think I'm now a rep-tart Me too, and you didn't have to be one to get on Baruch's list, it was rep given to him for any recent post apparently.

Not that I've ever met Baruch, but hey, I'm on a list!:rofl:

MartinHarper
6th-November-2006, 09:44 PM
Ressurecting so new folks can post their lists, and maybe some updated top tens for the year 2006.

Picking a top ten turned out to be way too difficult for me, so I settled for an awards ceremony thing:

Best female lead: Betsy (first person to lead me, still great connection)
Best female follow: Tamille (Worcester dancer, so very leadable)
Best male lead: Trampy (though I hear his ego doesn't need the help)
Best male follow: Noel (because the guy can dance)

Lou
6th-November-2006, 11:05 PM
Best female lead: Betsy (first person to lead me, still great connection)
Meh! That's the last time I go fixed partner with you in class, MartinHarper! And I got Belgium neg rep from you too, today! :na:

You're off my Xmas card list.

I feel so violated.

Etc.

:na:

WittyBird
6th-November-2006, 11:12 PM
I feel so violated.


Don't forget that you aint feeling the love or appreciation whatsoever :cheers:

drathzel
6th-November-2006, 11:15 PM
Belgium neg rep

????????????????????????

Beowulf
6th-November-2006, 11:20 PM
have never been led, but of the People I've danced with (and who's names I remember) I'd have to say my list of names would include (in NO particular order.. all equally good followers and the listing order is purely arbitary and from the order the come into my head)

Twirly
TheTramp
Piglet
Freya
Caro
Vonney
ShinyWeeStar
LemonCake
CMS

Lory
6th-November-2006, 11:32 PM
My top female leads :worthy:

Tiggerbabe
Sparkles
Lisa
Tazmanian Devil
MsFab
Wittybird
Almost an angel
Tessaliscious
Lou
Emma
Dizzy
Zebrawoman
Cruella

TheTramp
7th-November-2006, 12:29 AM
My top 5 male leads. In order (I'll be brave!) :D

Franck
Jamie
DavidB
Under Par
Quiet_flame

TheTramp
7th-November-2006, 12:41 AM
My top 10 female follows. Not in order (I'm not THAT brave!). And I'll keep it to this country, since you won't know (most of) the people that I like dancing with in Oz/NZ.

Hayley Dawson
Tinkerbell
Nina Daines
Melb
Sparkles
Little Angell
Dawn Richardson (from Bath, not on Forum)
Cutey
Drathzel
Carol Hatton (though, I haven't danced with her in a long time :sad: )

pmjd
7th-November-2006, 01:34 AM
My top ten favourite female follows aren't in order either, I've gone for the cop-out of alphabetical order:whistle:

Claire S
CMS
Heather M
Little Monkey
Morven from Edinburgh, I don't know if she is on the forum
Pauline
Peaches
Skippy
Tiggerbabe
Vonney

It was tricky trying to stick to 10:(

and if anyone is wondering why Taz isn't on my list, it's because we didn't go dancing when I was briefly in London.

I've only had a handful of people try to lead me, so I think I'll skip that one till I've had a bit more practice.

Caro
7th-November-2006, 08:30 AM
My favorite 10 leads, in no particular order:
Franck
Azande
Amir
Paul F
Crossa
Bill
DavidB
Jammy
John L
Russel
and I know that makes eleven but a guy with whom I danced WCS in London and Southport... his name might be John but am not sure?

I know the WCS champions I have danced with should probably be there :blush: but I felt to impressed and rubbish to actually have a fab dance with them... one day may be I hope...

Favorite follows to watch :respect: :
Lisa
Foxylady
LittleEm
MelB
Sparkles
and the US WCS pro of course:
Tatiana
Melina
Jessica

David Bailey
7th-November-2006, 09:26 AM
My top female followers are the same as they were before. :innocent:

Lou
7th-November-2006, 10:03 AM
????????????????????????

:D I got my first ever neg rep from Martin yesterday. For swearing. I said Belgium.

To explain:

Belgium - from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: "The concept it embodies is so revolting that the publication or broadcast of the word is utterly forbidden in all parts of the galaxy except one, where they don't know what it means." The word first appeared in the radio series, and later replaced "f*ck" in the censored American edition of the novel Life, the Universe and Everything. The character of Stingray Timmins on the soap opera Neighbours has also adopted this term. Also from the British TV comedy series, Monty Python's Flying Circus (Episode 37, 'Prejudice'), where in a game show, viewers are asked to send in suggestions for a derogatory term for Belgians. The winner was 'Miserable fat Belgian bastards.' A runner-up was 'I can't think of anything more derogatory than Belgians.'

But as he happened to mention Monty Python in his rep comments, I felt perfectly justified in negging him back. :devil:

And I'd never list my favourite people to dance with here. But many of them live in Scotland. :D

MartinHarper
7th-November-2006, 10:42 AM
I felt perfectly justified in negging him back. :devil:

I feel hurt and abused.
And not in the good way, either...

robd
7th-November-2006, 11:42 AM
(in NO particular order.. all equally good followers and the listing order is purely arbitary and from the order the come into my head)


:rofl:

Can you get any further on to the fence Beo??

robd
7th-November-2006, 11:46 AM
My top female leads :worthy:
Zebrawoman


Does ZW lead? Or do you mean when you lead her Lory?

robd
7th-November-2006, 01:49 PM
I think it's good to see a revival of this thread. I would like to know how many people who did have the willing to post their lists would still stand by that list. I am unlikely to post a list of my favourite followers for many of the reasons that DJ makes in his post (http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/showpost.php?p=155754&postcount=27)earlier in the thread. I also feel strongly that enjoyable dancing can rely as much upon compatibility as ability level and people I would have regarded as favourites 12 months ago I no longer find such compatibility with. This doesn't mean they are worse dancers, just that our styles have diverged.

I don't follow well (as Almost An Angel will attest :blush:) so I cannot judge leaders based on their leading ability but people I am always happy to watch leading are

* Paul F
* Simon Bowker
* Noel - crazy style :what:
* Pretzelmeister - he looks like he's having so much fun
* Paul Harris
* Andy Martin
* Marc Forster
* Jammy
* Sparkles :innocent:

Rob

WittyBird
7th-November-2006, 02:01 PM
Ok I'll bite the bullet, here is my top 10 Male leads :D

Tall bloke with Dark hair
Tall bloke with blonde hair
Tall bald bloke
Tall stocky bloke with blue eyes
Short stocky bloke with dark hair
Slim nicely dressed bloke
Slim guy with dark hair who smells delightful
Small guy with curly hair
Tall guy with green eyes and a great tan
Tall bloke with Dark hair and Brown eyes


There I've done it now :whistle:

foxylady
7th-November-2006, 03:22 PM
Ok I'll bite the bullet, here is my top 10 Male leads :D
Tall bloke with Dark hair
Tall bloke with blonde hair
Tall bald bloke
Tall stocky bloke with blue eyes
Short stocky bloke with dark hair
Slim nicely dressed bloke
Slim guy with dark hair who smells delightful
Small guy with curly hair
Tall guy with green eyes and a great tan
Tall bloke with Dark hair and Brown eyes
There I've done it now :whistle:

Oooh can you introduce me to no. 9, I don't think I've come across him ... (is his tan all over ??? :yum:)

WittyBird
7th-November-2006, 03:27 PM
Oooh can you introduce me to no. 9, I don't think I've come across him ... (is his tan all over ??? :yum:)

Sure I can Introduce you to No9. Yes sweetie it's an all over tan, no white bits :whistle:

Trouble
7th-November-2006, 03:31 PM
Sure I can Introduce you to No9. Yes sweetie it's an all over tan, no white bits :whistle:

White bits are often the best bits...:flower:

WittyBird
7th-November-2006, 03:34 PM
White bits are often the best bits...:flower:

They still are the best bits but just match the rest of his body :drool:

Trouble
7th-November-2006, 03:43 PM
They still are the best bits but just match the rest of his body :drool:

mm sounds interesting. Anyway enough of that image, got work to do....

with regards to the best leads...

i have a very limited selection of good leads as i myself am not a good follower. :D :flower:

Jamie
7th-November-2006, 03:49 PM
Unfortunately, I've not been to many big freestyles until recently and don't know all of you by sight yet, I will however post my reply after Camber!! *2 more sleeps*

Tazmanian Devil
8th-November-2006, 10:48 AM
and if anyone is wondering why Taz isn't on my list, it's because we didn't go dancing when I was briefly in London.
:hug: :love:

Ok here goes :eek:
Top ten Leaders (ok so it's 20 as i couldn't short list :innocent: In no particular order

Andreas
Dirty D
Paul F
James Mclachlan
CentrAlex
Asif
Dan Hudson
Spice n Easy
Jammy
Silver Fox
Simon R
Under Parr
Roger (bandanar)
Spindr
Rob D
DJ
Mike Ellard
Mostly Sane
Craigie Babie
Ducasi
NZ Monkey

Top Ten Followers (this was easier) :D Again in no particular order

Amy (non forumite)
WB
Tessalicious
CentrAlex
Lory
Drathzel
ZW
Imogen
Craigie Babie
Lily B

People I aspire to be like
Cat (wcs)
Lily B
Margret (non forumite 13 yr old girl that puts us all to shame) :sad:
Cutie

NZ Monkey
8th-November-2006, 11:35 AM
Well, my top 10 followers that anyone in the UK might know would be:

Raechel (not in the UK but a few of you will know her anyway)
Tessalicious
Cutey
LilyB
Cat
Kate
Lisa (Our American WCS import)
Mary
Lory
Jayne (ChrisA’s partner, who may or may not be on the forum)

The list changes a bit if I can include Aussies and Kiwis, but I’m taking a leaf out of Trampys book here. Don’t read too much into the order either…..:innocent:

Little Monkey
8th-November-2006, 12:31 PM
In no particular order:

Franck
Jive Brummie
Azande
Dave Hancock (You never quite know what's going to happen! :D )
Trampy (When it works - it doesn't always 'klick'! :o )
Sam (Dances in Dundee, won the lucky dip in Musselburgh this year)
KGD
Gilbert (Edinburgh, sooooo smooth)
The Lovely Roy
Bill

I've now probably mortally offended lots of men I regularly dance with, by not mentioning their names. Sorry. You're all lovely!!!!!

Aaaaargh!

Frustrated Little Monkey

Funny reading old posts on this thread..... I wonder how many people's lists will have changed completely from the first list they posted? Mine would now include:

Sheepman (now there's a surprise!!:rolleyes: )
Raphael
Captain Fantastic
Jammy
Graham Fox
Brady
Paul F
Sparkles
Tessalicious
Aleks - 'cus she's just naughty!:devil:

:D

And of course, this may all change again next year. Or next month. Or next week........:whistle: And how many men have I upset??

NZ Monkey
8th-November-2006, 12:41 PM
Well, my top 10 followers that anyone in the UK might know would be:

Raechel (not in the UK but a few of you will know her anyway)
Tessalicious
Cutey
LilyB
Cat
Kate
Lisa (Our American WCS import)
Mary
Lory
Jayne (ChrisA’s partner, who may or may not be on the forum)

The list changes a bit if I can include Aussies and Kiwis, but I’m taking a leaf out of Trampys book here. Don’t read too much into the order either…..:innocent:Hmmm, Sparkles definitely needs to be on that list somewhere as well.....curse that 15 minute editing rule :tears:

ducasi
8th-November-2006, 12:48 PM
And how many men have I upset?? :tears:


Top ten Leaders

...
Ducasi
... Finally! I've made someone's top ten!! :clap: :hug: :cheers:

WittyBird
8th-November-2006, 12:53 PM
Finally! I've made someone's top ten!! :clap: :hug: :cheers:

It was a top20 :na:

Jamie
8th-November-2006, 01:11 PM
:tears:

Finally! I've made someone's top ten!! :clap: :hug: :cheers:

Luckier than me! Will have to try to impress people @ camber methinks :D

Rhythm King
8th-November-2006, 01:48 PM
Nobody loves me :tears: :tears: :tears:

Cruella
8th-November-2006, 01:51 PM
Nobody loves me :tears: :tears: :tears:

Nor me. :D

ducasi
8th-November-2006, 03:42 PM
It was a top20 :na:
I was trying to ignore that! :(

robd
8th-November-2006, 03:48 PM
Nobody loves me


Nor me. :D

Almost 2 hours since you posted that Di and still no-one's refuted your claim :whistle: On your birthday too. Shame on all you leaders out there. Maybe there should be a new thread - Who Loves Cruella? - after all, you didn't mind your own thread of apology :wink:

MartinHarper
8th-November-2006, 03:52 PM
I guess Cruella missed this post then:


My top female leads :worthy:
...
Cruella

Gentabout
8th-November-2006, 03:55 PM
Nobody loves me :tears: :tears: :tears:


Me neither,

I am sure i will make a few ladies bottom ten after this weekend, i intend to search out the forumites at camber. Might even grab a few guys as well :eek:

Gent

Jamie
8th-November-2006, 04:00 PM
Me neither,

I am sure i will make a few ladies bottom ten after this weekend, i intend to search out the forumites at camber. Might even grab a few guys as well :eek:

Gent

Cool, make sure you grab me! (I'll be the young dude in the hat) Can ya follow?

WittyBird
8th-November-2006, 04:03 PM
Can ya follow?

What ya write or what ya say?

Gentabout
8th-November-2006, 04:06 PM
Nope can't follow with a guy at the moment, have tried but it nearly ended in a fight.:grin:. I am up for trying again though, but only with people smaller than me so that i win the fight.

I have started to lead a few guys though.

And i have let a few women lead me.

Gent

SnowWhite
8th-November-2006, 04:11 PM
.

And i have let a few women lead me.

Gent

That so begs the question....:innocent:

Minnie M
8th-November-2006, 04:12 PM
Nobody loves me :tears: :tears: :tears:


Nor me. :D


Me neither,

I am sure i will make a few ladies bottom ten after this weekend, i intend to search out the forumites at camber. Might even grab a few guys as well :eek:

Gent

:tears: nor me :tears:

Gentabout
8th-November-2006, 04:16 PM
That so begs the question....:innocent:


Well sometimes when the women is that poor at following it is just easier to let her lead the rest of the dance out.

I have also been asked by a couple if i would let them try to lead so that they can improve themselves.

Gent.

WittyBird
8th-November-2006, 04:22 PM
I have also been asked by a couple if i would let them try to lead so that they can improve themselves.


Both at the same time? :wink:

Jamie
8th-November-2006, 04:27 PM
Nope can't follow with a guy at the moment, have tried but it nearly ended in a fight.:grin:. I am up for trying again though, but only with people smaller than me so that i win the fight.

I have started to lead a few guys though.

And i have let a few women lead me.

Gent

Well I'm only 5'6" so we can have a go :P I am a strong lead tho so doubt you'll go very wrong..

I can follow well, will have to see if we can sabotage eachother :yum:

Cruella
8th-November-2006, 05:40 PM
I guess Cruella missed this post then:

I did see that Martin, thanks. I was just taking the p1ss out of RK for feeling sorry for himself. (Especially after the posts about how this thread would upset the people that didn't get mentioned):whistle:

Maybe there should be a new thread - Who Loves Cruella? -
Personally, i believe in self love! :D

WittyBird
8th-November-2006, 05:41 PM
Personally, i believe in self love! :D

I can imagine you'd have to :whistle:

Rhythm King
8th-November-2006, 05:49 PM
I can imagine you'd have to :whistle:

I heard you had shares in Duracell :devil:

WittyBird
8th-November-2006, 05:54 PM
I heard you had shares in Duracell :devil:

Yeah but you heard that from me :na:

In actual fact we were talking about who you thought I fancied and I said 'I'd rather share a chalet in hell'

Tazmanian Devil
8th-November-2006, 06:44 PM
Nobody loves me :tears: :tears: :tears:


Nor me. :D

Nor me :tears: :tears:

SuzyQ
8th-November-2006, 06:55 PM
Leads:
1) Nigel - makes you feel like a dancing queen and his musicality is fab!
2) Rob C - for the thrill of the unexpected and something just a little more challenging
3) Ryan Francois - just had to put him in cos I've had the pleasure of dancing with him twice and it was AMAZING both times
4) Rob D - a new favourite because of the blushing incident plus excellent lead of course!
5) Viktor - what a lovely gentle lead he has - could just melt!
6) Amir - gentle lead and amazing musicality
7) Under Par - because he is tall enough to attempt drops etc with me!
8) Spin Dr - because it is like putting on your slippers - comfortable and familiar
9) DJ (friend of Adam and Taz - known for wearing just dungarees at Beach Boogie) - bags of fun, great musicality and eye candy all rolled into 1!
10) Almost an Angel - for just a little more musicality than most manage

Am a happy lady if I can get a dance with any of these people ...

Follows:
Am a rubbish lead so not many girls want to dance with me :(! Mod Chick often puts up with me leading and follows beautifully :)

robd
8th-November-2006, 07:03 PM
Nor me :tears: :tears:

I love you Babes

:love: :awe: :respect: :nice: :grin: :blush: :wink: :flower: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :cheers: :cheers: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :worthy: :love: :awe: :respect: :nice: :grin: :blush: :wink: :flower: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :cheers: :cheers: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :worthy: :flower: :drool: :yum: :innocent: :rolleyes: :nice: :respect: :awe: :awe: :love: :) :) :hug: :kiss: :love: :awe: :respect: :nice: :grin: :blush: :wink: :flower: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :cheers: :cheers: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :worthy: :flower: :drool: :yum:

jivecat
8th-November-2006, 07:12 PM
Nobody loves me :tears: :tears: :tears:

Never been given the opportunity to put you in my top ten!:whistle:

Ghost
8th-November-2006, 09:10 PM
10 of each right? :whistle:

Alice
Dizzy
Drathzel
Freya
Georgia NF
Georgious Dancer
KatieR
Lucy NF
Masamune NF
MsFab
Princess Fi
PuddyTat
Rachel
Rosie NF
Rosie Posie
Sheryl NF
Sparkles
Tazmanian Devil
Val Forsey
WaayayBird
WittyBird

The main thing they've all got in common
:) :na: :nice: :D :grin: ;) :devil: :whistle: :innocent: :rofl:
beautiful smiles while they dance

Tazmanian Devil
8th-November-2006, 09:57 PM
I love you Babes

:love: :awe: :respect: :nice: :grin: :blush: :wink: :flower: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :cheers: :cheers: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :worthy: :love: :awe: :respect: :nice: :grin: :blush: :wink: :flower: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :cheers: :cheers: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :worthy: :flower: :drool: :yum: :innocent: :rolleyes: :nice: :respect: :awe: :awe: :love: :) :) :hug: :kiss: :love: :awe: :respect: :nice: :grin: :blush: :wink: :flower: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :cheers: :cheers: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :worthy: :flower: :drool: :yum:

:rofl: :rofl: Thanks babes :hug:

Love the use of smilies there :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Yogi_Bear
8th-November-2006, 10:01 PM
I love you Babes

:love: :awe: :respect: :nice: :grin: :blush: :wink: :flower: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :cheers: :cheers: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :worthy: :love: :awe: :respect: :nice: :grin: :blush: :wink: :flower: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :cheers: :cheers: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :worthy: :flower: :drool: :yum: :innocent: :rolleyes: :nice: :respect: :awe: :awe: :love: :) :) :hug: :kiss: :love: :awe: :respect: :nice: :grin: :blush: :wink: :flower: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :cheers: :cheers: :clap: :hug: :kiss: :worthy: :flower: :drool: :yum:

I wouldn't be shy about using the odd smiley now and again if I were you......

Juju
10th-November-2006, 01:40 AM
What with this thread and the Forum Calendar au naturel thread, I think I'll just go and eat worms. :mad:

Sheepman
10th-November-2006, 01:46 AM
Tall bloke with Dark hair
Tall bloke with blonde hair
Tall bald bloke
Tall stocky bloke with blue eyes
Short stocky bloke with dark hair
Slim nicely dressed bloke
Slim guy with dark hair who smells delightful
Small guy with curly hair
Tall guy with green eyes and a great tan
Tall bloke with Dark hair and Brown eyes


There I've done it now :whistle: Yes, you have, no room for me in there! :tears: :tears:

Greg :wink:

Yogi_Bear
10th-November-2006, 09:16 AM
Yes, you have, no room for me in there! :tears: :tears:

Greg :wink:
I could be no.6 I suppose.....:whistle:

Andy McGregor
10th-November-2006, 01:07 PM
Yes, you have, no room for me in there! :tears: :tears:

Greg :wink:We're No 11. Short, elderly gentleman with great shoes :flower:

CJ
10th-November-2006, 01:15 PM
What the hell... (in no order!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

1. Foxy Lady
2. LilyB
3. SnowWhite
4. Mrs Par
5. Sparkles
6. Doune
7. Plum
8. Claire S
9. ZW
10. Miss Conduct

I will have missed someone, and I will have offended someone else, but what the hell.... I could do with some controversy in my life.:D

sidney
10th-November-2006, 01:29 PM
What the hell... (in no order!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

1. Foxy Lady
2. LilyB
3. SnowWhite
4. Mrs Par
5. Sparkles
6. Doune
7. Plum
8. Claire S
9. ZW
10. Miss Conduct
11.Sidney
I will have missed someone, and I will have offended someone else, but what the hell.... I could do with some controversy in my life.:DYou have not had the pleasure of dancing with me but I am sure if you did I be on your list:kiss:

Dreadful Scathe
15th-November-2006, 05:42 PM
Ok I'll bite the bullet, here is my top 10 Male leads :D

Tall bloke with Dark hair
Tall bloke with blonde hair
Tall bald bloke
Tall stocky bloke with blue eyes
Short stocky bloke with dark hair
Slim nicely dressed bloke
Slim guy with dark hair who smells delightful
Small guy with curly hair
Tall guy with green eyes and a great tan
Tall bloke with Dark hair and Brown eyes


There I've done it now :whistle:
woo I'm number ONE :)

..at last...... Im overwhelmed.....I didnt expect it at all....can't believe it.....numero uno....the big cheese...head smurf....wow....

it won't affect me at all :rolleyes:



.....well Im actually number 10 as well but Il pick number 1 :)

Trouble
15th-November-2006, 05:49 PM
:tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears:

not one sodding mention,.......

:tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears:

:tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears:

:tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears:

AND I JUST FOUND OUT SANTA ISN'T REAL

:tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears: :tears:

Jamie
15th-November-2006, 06:26 PM
Trouble, don't worry hunny, Santa is real... :flower:

sapphire
15th-November-2006, 09:40 PM
In alphabetical order, my top ten leads are:-

Andy Martin
Andy Pearce
Animal Talk (NTV)
Chef
Dave Hampson
DeeJ
JonD
Nigel
Pete Trimmer
Stevie

and the ten followers I most admire are:-

Alice
Anne
Cat
Gypsy Rose
Hev
Ickle Chick'n
Kate
Keeley
Nina
Tas

Trouble
16th-November-2006, 12:51 AM
Trouble, don't worry hunny, Santa is real... :flower:

:D :D :D thanx Jamie xxxx

Nessiemonster
16th-November-2006, 08:50 AM
Something to aspire to... *sigh* :worthy:

Gav
21st-November-2006, 12:52 PM
Well I wasn't sure about posting here because I haven't had the chance to dance with all that many people yet and those I have, not nearly enough times :blush:
So, in alphabetical order (yes, I'm not brave enough to list in order of favourites either!):

Amanda (non forumite in Ipswich awesome dancer)
DoubleTrouble (I could dance with you all night)
Fletch (I struggled to keep up with you, but you certainly made it fun)
Georgious dancer (only 1 dance at Bliss, but wow)
Kerry (Teacher at CerocFusion, lovely mover)
SnowWhite (so smooth and graceful)
Taz (forgiving and playful!)
Tessalicious (only 1 dance at Bliss, but wow)
Trouble (I almost blushed the first dance we had :eek: )
Twirly (you make it easy to lead)

Phew, that was surprisingly difficult to do.
*sits back and hopes he didn't leave anyone out*

Daisy Chain
21st-November-2006, 12:55 PM
*sits back and hopes he didn't leave anyone out*


*sniffs*

Daisy

(A Peeved Little Flower)

Juju
21st-November-2006, 12:55 PM
It has occured to me that the vast majority of names on these lists are names of forumites. Fishy.

Gav
21st-November-2006, 01:03 PM
*sniffs*

Daisy

(A Peeved Little Flower)

Aaaah, sowwy. I'm sure you'd be there if we'd ever had a dance :hug: :flower:


It has occured to me that the vast majority of names on these lists are names of forumites. Fishy.

8 out of 10 of mine are. Fishy or is it just that most of the best are already on the forum?

(Would have been 10 out of 10 but the non forumites paid more! :devil: )

Trouble
21st-November-2006, 01:43 PM
Well I wasn't sure about posting here because I haven't had the chance to dance with all that many people yet and those I have, not nearly enough times :blush:
So, in alphabetical order (yes, I'm not brave enough to list in order of favourites either!):

Amanda (non forumite in Ipswich awesome dancer)
DoubleTrouble (I could dance with you all night)
Fletch (I struggled to keep up with you, but you certainly made it fun)
Georgious dancer (only 1 dance at Bliss, but wow)
Kerry (Teacher at CerocFusion, lovely mover)
SnowWhite (so smooth and graceful)
Taz (forgiving and playful!)
Tessalicious (only 1 dance at Bliss, but wow)
Trouble (I almost blushed the first dance we had :eek: )
Twirly (you make it easy to lead)

Phew, that was surprisingly difficult to do.
*sits back and hopes he didn't leave anyone out*

i got on a top 10 list, i got on a top 10 list,, :na: :na: :na: :na: :na:

Gav, i'll sort you out on Friday... :whistle: :whistle:

Gav
21st-November-2006, 01:48 PM
Gav, i'll sort you out on Friday... :whistle: :whistle:

:really: Errr, think I'd better wear a red t-shirt so my bright red face doesn't notice so much :blush:

Trouble
21st-November-2006, 01:51 PM
:really: Errr, think I'd better wear a red t-shirt so my bright red face doesn't notice so much :blush:

i will ge gentle dont worry xxx:D :D

Double Trouble
21st-November-2006, 01:56 PM
Well I wasn't sure about posting here because I haven't had the chance to dance with all that many people yet and those I have, not nearly enough times :blush:
So, in alphabetical order (yes, I'm not brave enough to list in order of favourites either!):

Amanda (non forumite in Ipswich awesome dancer)
DoubleTrouble (I could dance with you all night)
Fletch (I struggled to keep up with you, but you certainly made it fun)
Georgious dancer (only 1 dance at Bliss, but wow)
Kerry (Teacher at CerocFusion, lovely mover)
SnowWhite (so smooth and graceful)
Taz (forgiving and playful!)
Tessalicious (only 1 dance at Bliss, but wow)
Trouble (I almost blushed the first dance we had :eek: )
Twirly (you make it easy to lead)

Phew, that was surprisingly difficult to do.
*sits back and hopes he didn't leave anyone out*

Finally, I've made it to someones list. I know I'm no Ginger Rogers, but ***.

Thanks Gav....now I'll do mine.

Spin Dryer (You are obviously at the top & not just for your dancing):whistle:
Small bloke with glasses, taxi dancer from Stevenage (makes me look good)
Gordon (ceroc teacher from Cheshunt, new venue opening soon)
Trouble (she makes a great man, the moustache is a bit too realistic though)
Gav (lovely dancer...great smile, loved the squaddie outfit...very action man)
Iain (like ceroc...but with a big cuddle...lovely)
Micky (the teacher that does the sinful trebles....dirty git....love it)
Steve (marks friend...looks like Toby Anstiss, does lots of drops)
Tramp (only got one dance with you at camber, but, what a dance..still recovering)
Jive Junkie (new to the forum & a lovely mover)

Trouble
21st-November-2006, 02:03 PM
Finally, I've made it to someones list. I know I'm no Ginger Rogers, but ***.

Thanks Gav....now I'll do mine.

Spin Dryer (You are obviously at the top & not just for your dancing):whistle:
Small bloke with glasses, taxi dancer from Stevenage (makes me look good)
Gordon (ceroc teacher from Cheshunt, new venue opening soon)
Trouble (she makes a great man, the moustache is a bit too realistic though)
Gav (lovely dancer...great smile, loved the squaddie outfit...very action man)
Iain (like ceroc...but with a big cuddle...lovely)
Micky (the teacher that does the sinful trebles....dirty git....love it)
Steve (marks friend...looks like Toby Anstiss, does lots of drops)
Tramp (only got one dance with you at camber, but, what a dance..still recovering)
Jive Junkie (new to the forum & a lovely mover)


listen, dont start me off on moustaches lady.... :D

mrs_warwick
21st-November-2006, 03:11 PM
I have thought a lot about posting to this thread. I think most of the people I am going to name are non-forumites, and I haven't danced with most of them for ages.
Leads in no particular order
*Rob Cotteril (took me to my very first dance night)
*Will Tandy
*Mark Flemming (learnt more from him than almost any other lead)
*I think his name was Dave, he worked for McClaren in Woking and danced with Jivebug and taught me loads.
*Vejay
*Tony who taxis at Lemmington Spa and for a while came to Leicester on a regular basis but hasn't been for ages.
*Trousers
*another Tony
*Frank
*Dave Cooper
*CentrAlex

Followers I admire
*Marilene Metzler
*Emma Pettit
*Vicky Connolly
*CentrAlex

can't think of any more, mainly because I don't know many of the ladies names!

fletch
21st-November-2006, 04:42 PM
Never been given the opportunity to put you in my top ten!:whistle:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:na:

nebula
1st-October-2007, 08:16 PM
:blush: Can't do alphabetical, just those that I know the names of - or can describe :D for somebody to recognise who it is! Some from recent Bliss, some from around Norfolk. The list is:

Paul Harris - they don't call him Mr Smooth for nothing
Paul Farrell - very approachable and friendly, sexy as hell, lovely style
Small funky guy (usually with a braid or ponytail - can never remember his name - sorry!!!!!!!! :blush: Dances as a follower with other male leaders or a double trouble at weekenders) - smooth and funky at the same time, a wonderful leader, and always - always!!!! :nice: smiling
Steve from Bliss - fab!!! :respect: smooth, easy to follow, and lovely to show off with!
Chris from Norwich - really puts me through my paces but also gives me the confidence that I can do what he wants me to do!
Nick from Norwich/Ipswich - very friendly, isn't afraid of explaining & practicing a new/difficult move right there, lovely dances every time
Jonathan from Bliss - funky style, took a bit getting used to, but gave me lots of room to improvise and span my socks off!
Andy from Footloose - love his footwork, effortless style, cheeky smile, boundless enthusiasm
Philip from Bliss - very smooth :) and followeable
Sam from Bliss - never fails in showing how much pure joy the dance is giving him :D, lovely fast dancer:angry: It's hard to narrow it to 10 only!!!!!! Can I put just one tinsy-winsy bit of extra?

:waycool: Anyone that can get away with wearing a hat - every single one of "hatties" I danced with were fab leaders!!!

Double Trouble
1st-October-2007, 10:32 PM
Nebula...of all the threads you could have bumped:rofl:



Spin Dryer (You are obviously at the top & not just for your dancing):whistle:
Small bloke with glasses, taxi dancer from Stevenage (makes me look good)
Gordon (ceroc teacher from Cheshunt, new venue opening soon)
Trouble (she makes a great man, the moustache is a bit too realistic though)
Gav (lovely dancer...great smile, loved the squaddie outfit...very action man)
Iain (like ceroc...but with a big cuddle...lovely)
Micky (the teacher that does the sinful trebles....dirty git....love it)
Steve (marks friend...looks like Toby Anstiss, does lots of drops)
Tramp (only got one dance with you at camber, but, what a dance..still recovering)
Jive Junkie (new to the forum & a lovely mover)

What a difference a year makes. I wouldn't put any of these (apart from Gav) in my top ten now:sick:

CJ
2nd-October-2007, 12:59 AM
Nebula...of all the threads you could have bumped:rofl:



What a difference a year makes. I wouldn't put any of these (apart from Gav) in my top ten now:sick:

funny that... my list stands apart from... probably 2 changes...

Gav
2nd-October-2007, 09:34 AM
4 of my top ten would remain, but since then I've danced with so many more people, and discovered what a natural connection feels like.
Not to mention that there's people on my original list that I haven't seen for almost a year so it would be difficult to compare them now. In fact, I think the 6 that I'd drop from the list are all because I've hardly danced with them since doing the list. :sad: