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    Talking North West Strikes Back!

    After year of lamenting the state of play of the N West, it looks like my gloom was ill deserved. After reading Messr Sweeney's last newsletter and reviewing the ever expanding list of clubs it looks like the N West must be one of the most rapidly developing regions.

    So far this Month:
    • Phil & Wendy, much respected teachers, have now set up their own clubs under the 'Step In Time' banner
    • LeRoc are now operating in N Wales
    • 2LeftFeet and Jive North have setup clubs in N W Manchester
    • LB Jive taking over the Northwich freestyles
    • No less than 8 venues on a Sunday evening


    In addition, 8BeatFusion are bringing BOTH N&N and Paul & Cat up to Stockport, while New-Kid-On-The-Block Tony (aka LeRoc Latin Jive) opened up at Knutsford last night to over 150 dancers!

    Its interesting that despite offering a very similar product and being in close proximity AND on the same night, both Ceroc Hyde and Blitz Stockport are both consistently briniging in huge numbers of dancers through their doors.

    Maybe the lack of competition success has masked the breadth of dancers at grass-roots level. With the likes of Chris T continuing to be the driver behind the WCS scene, and even Stockport freestyle becoming bearable again, maybe the N West Is the place to be again.

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by Gus View Post
    In addition, 8BeatFusion are bringing BOTH N&N and Paul & Cat up to Stockport,
    Do you have any information on this Gus?

    It's about time we had something decent up this end of the country. There is far too little for us. I am loving what Revolution Dance are doing and of course we are lucky enough to have Jive Addiction up here too. It would be great to have more though.

    I do get tired of traveling hundreds of miles each weekend in order to have a decent night of dancing.

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by Twirlie Bird View Post
    Do you have any information on this Gus?
    Feb 9th for N&N and 10th for Cat & Paul, at Stockport Guildhall ... wherever that is. Details are on UK-Jive. Would have liked to see N&N but unfortunately have to go drinking and hand-bag dancing with baby brother.

    Quote Originally Posted by Twirlie Bird View Post
    It's about time we had something decent up this end of the country. There is far too little for us.
    Too little? There are about 30 clubs and a similar number of instructors. Have you see Paula at Chester teach? There is also Ken Gee, Lindy Blues expert in Manchester .... and I though Marcus Garvey was still a gooi spot for great dancing?

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by Twirlie Bird View Post
    I do get tired of traveling hundreds of miles each weekend in order to have a decent night of dancing.
    Are you saying it's not possible to have a decent night's dancing in the Northwest?

    Quote Originally Posted by Gus View Post
    while New-Kid-On-The-Block Tony (aka LeRoc Latin Jive) opened up at Knutsford last night to over 150 dancers!
    And a fab opening night it was to!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steven666 View Post
    Are you saying it's not possible to have a decent night's dancing in the Northwest?
    No Steven, you said that. She's saying she gets tired having to travel hundreds of miles in order to have a decent night of dancing.


    Which is something altogether different

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by StokeBloke View Post
    No Steven, you said that. She's saying she gets tired having to travel hundreds of miles in order to have a decent night of dancing.


    Which is something altogether different
    So why not stay in the Northwest?

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by Gus View Post
    There is also Ken Gee, Lindy Blues expert in Manchester
    Is this a radical respelling of 'Keith McGee'?

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by straycat264 View Post
    Is this a radical respelling of 'Keith McGee'?
    Nope ... just me being a complete dingbat Apologies. Must admit, not yet managed to do one of his Blues sessions but he appears to have a serious reputation. Would be nice to see a different take on Blues.

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by StokeBloke View Post
    No Steven, you said that. She's saying she gets tired having to travel hundreds of miles in order to have a decent night of dancing.
    I thought we were fairly well serviced in terms of dancing. There is: Chester on Mon and Tues; Prestwich Monday; Knutsford, Stockport, Hyde, Northwich (2) on Weds, Bowdon Tues and Thurs, Ponyton Tues and Thurs (2), Motram Thurs ... and all the smaller clubs .... whats missing? Oh ... and on Sat 9th there are five freestyles that night. Seems we are a lot better off than most regions in the UK with quality and quantity.

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by Twirlie Bird View Post
    I am loving what Revolution Dance are doing and of course we are lucky enough to have Jive Addiction up here too. It would be great to have more though.



    Not just limited to MJ and WCS, you can dance Tango 6 nights a week around the area, just up the m62 around the Leeds /Batley area are regular good Milongas and workshops re Tango Leeds. Ballroom is hot also, lots of venues for that ,and also Salsa is strong around all the areas in the Northwest. Lindy - you have Keith McGee around Manchester and Joseph Casey in Leeds. What I think is nice as well about Revolution Dance is that Keith will incorporate Ballroom, Tango and Salsa in the moves that he teaches and has included lessons in the above styles before his freestyles and during his class nights.
    if you love the life you live then you'll get a lot more done

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Just had a look at this 8beatfusion and I'm feeling pretty positive. It seems like great concept. The WCS class on the 10th looks brilliant. Have just checked and Stockport is one hour from me so this is definitely a possibility.

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by Gus View Post
    Must admit, not yet managed to do one of his Blues sessions but he appears to have a serious reputation.
    A reputation very much deserved - he's a superb dancer.

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by straycat264 View Post
    A reputation very much deserved - he's a superb dancer.
    He certainly is ...really disappointed I can't make the next Jook Joint it clashes with Blackpool champs, but hopefully will be able to make another one this year.
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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by straycat264 View Post
    A reputation very much deserved - he's a superb dancer.
    Shame his website isn't as good Not sure what he's up to ... doesn't seem like he's doing any Blues stuff for a while.

    I think one of the problems is that there are now so many clubs in the N West I've got no idea of the ability of the teachers, dancing or venues ... and its a fair old trip to some of the venues. Chester is an hours drive but at least I'm pretty well guaranteed a good night. With Tony at Knutsford maybe there will be a closer option

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by Gus View Post
    Shame his website isn't as good Not sure what he's up to ... doesn't seem like he's doing any Blues stuff for a while.
    March 15th.

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by straycat264 View Post
    March 15th.
    As Ruby said .. bad clash with National Champs

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Quote Originally Posted by Gus View Post
    As Ruby said .. bad clash with National Champs
    Feh. National Championships are ten a penny. A good Blues Night is a rare creature, and is something to be treasured...

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    Quote Originally Posted by straycat264 View Post
    Feh. National Championships are ten a penny. A good Blues Night is a rare creature, and is something to be treasured...
    Well said. Where and what time kick off?

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    Re: North West Strikes Back!

    Almost makes me wish I were back up there again...

    Having no time or transport sucks.

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