Strictly Speaking - A Trip Through Gingerland - with Neil Jones
In this latest edition of the mini-series, ’Strictly Speaking’, Kevin invites you into the conversation around some of the greatest dances, partners and moments throughout his Strictly Come Dancing journey!
This time, Kevin talks to Strictly pro and fan favourite, Neil Jones, about his career, the ways in which dance has evolved in Britain, and why you should never even think about putting Neil in a “Bordeaux” coloured costume...
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The emergence of the club system allowed for a more regimented form of dance training for hopefuls. Until this form of guidance became widespread, the way in which young dancers were trained was haphazard and piecemeal. While Kevin and Neil were aspiring youths, the UK dance scene mainly tended to stick to UK-only competitions. The rest of the world tended more towards international competition. People take competitive dancing far too seriously at times, insisting upon authenticity when it comes to costumes or staging. The fail to realise that none of it is truly authentic. As dancers, we are always trying to push the art form forward, and stand out from the others in our field. This is why dance, as an art, has constantly evolved.BEST MOMENTS
’Technically, I’m walking to rumba music, so it’s a rumba walk!’ - 11:42
‘Doing a rumba with your sister - it’s not right…’ - 16:45
‘I think I was the only ginger dancer!’ - 22:50
’Hello - Bordeaux!’ - 29:20
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Neil Jones Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mr_NJones
An Evening With Kevin And Joanne Clifton - www.kevinandjoanne.com
Gingerland Tour - https://www.neiljonestour.com
The Kevin Clifton Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764
ABOUT THE HOST
Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing & competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' & 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.
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