MJ Hall of Fame - Roger Chin

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The first time I saw him dance was at Notre Dame.I think that it was about the same time that he was winning national titles although I did not know at the time.

The guy was so fast and so incredible and what a nice guy and mentor.

One of the best dancers that I have ever ever seen.
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Ste wrote:The first time I saw him dance was at Notre Dame.I think that it was about the same time that he was winning national titles although I did not know at the time.

The guy was so fast and so incredible and what a nice guy and mentor.

One of the best dancers that I have ever ever seen.
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:yeah:
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Speaking as a lady, I should add that the Mighty Chinster is one of the most delightful and fun men to dance with - his lead is impeccable, his repertoire of moves second-to-none, and he always has a huge grin on his face.
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The first time I saw him dance was at Notre Dame.I think that it was about the same time that he was winning national titles although I did not know at the time.

The guy was so fast and so incredible and what a nice guy and mentor.

One of the best dancers that I have ever ever seen.
:yeah: (first time I met him too) :worthy:
Divissima wrote:Speaking as a lady, I should add that the Mighty Chinster is one of the most delightful and fun men to dance with - his lead is impeccable, his repertoire of moves second-to-none, and he always has a huge grin on his face.
:yeah: :yeah: :clap:


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Divissima wrote:Speaking as a lady, I should add that the Mighty Chinster is one of the most delightful and fun men to dance with - his lead is impeccable, his repertoire of moves second-to-none, and he always has a huge grin on his face.
:clap: :clap: :clap:

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Is that Roger Chin in the crowd of fab dancers on the How To Jive video?
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Andy McGregor wrote:Is that Roger Chin in the crowd of fab dancers on the How To Jive video?
Roger has always been so helpful during and after his lessons and always with a smile. An excellent nomination. :worthy:
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HE MAKES IT ALL UP AS HE GOES ALONG!!!!!!!!............................. :devil: :D and still leads it impeccably :worthy: :worthy:

And, likewise, I first saw him dance and teach when he had current national titles and I was (and still am) a great admirer.

A definate Hall of Fame face. :clap:

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It was difficult for me to get over his hero status at first.

I would have gladly polished his dancing shoes like an apprentice at LFC would clean Kevin Keegan's boots or even better, Kenny Dalglish's.

Honestly, I wish someone could have videoed his dancing at nOtre Dame. It was ELECTRIC and the video footage would be commercially viable.
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Ste wrote:......... dancing at nOtre Dame. It was ELECTRIC and the video footage would be commercially viable.
:yeah:

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Not a lot of people know this BUT........another great dancer in those days was Jon Brett :worthy:


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Minnie M wrote: :yeah:

{off thread for a min}
Not a lot of people know this BUT........another great dancer in those days was Jon Brett :worthy:
(still off thread)
JB was dancing in Brighton on Saturday at a charity dance. He came all the way from Bedford to DJ for petrol money and did a fab job. I took over the decks and gave him an hour off to go dancing and he really was having a ball out there. And we raised money for an ophanage in Niarobi too!! Maybe JB should have his own hall of fame entry?
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