[Gus]

Originally Posted by bigdjiver

I an with you on this. There are lots of superb dancers and teachers and others who make a real contribution to the scene, many unsung outside of teir patch. It is those that have made a lasting difference, a change of direction, that I would nominate. Mike Ellard, for example, is probably just about due to qualify having backed the Utopia format and WCS classes.

Well ... Mike was was of the original 'great' teachers from the old Central Club days, teaching at the same level as Viktor ... wheras Viktor inspired dancers along the latin style, Mike had a more ballroom style that was eaully appealing. He also helped to kick off the dance holiday thing with the wonderfull Dance and Ski holidays (will we ever see their like again?) ... and of course his teaching of advanced moves at the Casbah is legendary.