Blackpool.tower northern soul weekender

Stephen Cootes doing what he does best..old school.northern soul dancing....Awesome!!!

[@richardbowen8059]

So many interpretations of the music expressed in dance and wonderful to watch. Stay safe and keep the faith 👍Hi from France.

[@bethanjay]

In total awe of all these amazing movers. Wow! Guy in vest is like a spinning top. I'm a Southern Softy but before Lockdown I attended a few local NS events. Currently checking out videos & practising some steps (not easy) & can't wait to get on the dance floor once again. Thanks for posting. KTF

[@jonnyrocket3659]

I love to see the younger dancers coming through, who are loyal to the old Wigan/Torch style... having said that it's refreshing to see new ones coming through who add their own slant :)

[@alecbrown66]

God, I hope northern soul, and its comunity & social scene comes back! Brilliant music, brilliant dancing, beautiful spirit, everything the best of the north represents.

[@Crazyrusslerloverlady]

It hasn't left or gone anywhere mate.Check out your local area & you will see.

[@karen-xr5nx]

What a trip! Bring it to the US! What fun that must be! Thanks for the UpL!

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

Some darn good dancers moving their feet to that driving beat that sounds so sweet!!!!

[@Jimmyjackfruit]

Just saw John Moss to the right of the video. He is a Northern Soul Great..

[@kennethdarge6931]

Aye... I fair enjoyed watching that Stephen Cootes chap. He fairly dances like they used to in the seventies. Lovely to see again after so many years of bouncy mod feet. he he he

[@timnewtonmbpss4522]

Me too !!! But also who is the guy in the middle at the back with white T-Shirt and long sideburns (facing camera)? I've seen him pop up a couple of times on KZbin, great dancer, sound bloke. Beginning to wish i weren't born down South, i've missed a whole episode of my life watching this. KTF

[@rael1999]

Great to see all these young kids keeping it alive....wonderful ! And who couldn't fall in love with the lass on the left, great little mover...take a time machine and 30 years for me though !

[@djlarneyp1]

That lass if I'm not mistaken is Stevens Mrs.

[@iamagoogler3324]

Those slacks! People having fun - we need more of that.

[@cirice6664]

Steve smashed it no doubt !!! Got to say that kid in the vest on the left is awesome too !

[@captsmith1912]

Thank you ,, the guy in the vest is stephen cootes from Scotland,, he’s AWSOME,

[@Crazyrusslerloverlady]

Love Steve Cootes dancing he's 1 of the best up there with you Steve Hinds.

[@captsmith1912]

Yes stephen is a great dancer and at the right age as well with all that energy.. Wish i was in mi 20s again lol..

[@SM-co3bv]

Yes, he is brilliant. Very natural and very very talented.

[@marionmorgan8634]

Love watching Steve Hinds.....looks like the dancers at the Twisted Wheel in Manchester.

[@captsmith1912]

Thank you Marion,,

[@ridgewoodraver]

There is no denying talent folks, well done from an ex Wiganer in Oz.

[@chuchiu8mcleod185]

It's nice seeing the kids having fun.

[@stephenandrew5004]

The girl at the beginning long hair white top brilliant dancer xx

[@michaelpate6700]

Awesome! Who is that beautiful bird with all the moves?!?! Like a ballerina!

[@AwonyiFAN]

watched it all live through the power of social media lol. Great clip and congrats. 🎵👞 😉

[@phillipmcmullen316]

My money’s on the blue one! Ha ha ha...❤️

[@blatow]

One to the close right, that's a dad dance.

[@nightrain663]

If i tried some of those moves i'd be on my way to A&E

[@user-nc2je9mw3u]

❤

[@reggiesparks4357]

This had to be where Shultz got the school dance scene ideas on the peanuts cartoons.

[@ppassmore25]

Steve cootes and John moss. what's not to like.

[@SteveSmith-st4ht]

Stephen cootes the lad in the vest on the left from penicuik scotland,where does he get all that energy,it must be the broth and porridge. K.T.F. Braveheart. (Aberdeen soul club)

[@seyerus]

Martin *sigh* Break dancing came after N'orn Soul. There are no break dancing moves. Go watch some break dancing competition, then you can complain about all the 'N'orn Soul' moves. Well, go on, jog on.

[@0scartheCat]

Martin ; I'm with Martin, I agree his moves are not to the rhythm of the music, random spins, half splits with a bouncing stretch, he's far too repetitive ( roll of the eyes ) he does a side step shuffle ( basically no footwork ) until he can catch his breath for another round of gambols around the floor, his acrobatics and spins are good, but there's just too much, less is more, he needs to sort his shuffling and stomping out, then accent it with the rest of the floor work during breakdowns or key changes . . . Then he would be good . .

[@twobitloser7353]

Its all cringey. One day we are all gonna look back and go.."wtf! Look at they fucking idiots!"

[@TheMonkiBrothers]

Shuffling and break dance x

[@polyesterpoontang]

Steve Hinds is obviously mint. But beyond him, I think the kid in the middle in the polo is canny me.

[@captsmith1912]

Thank you,,

[@alirahman2032]

top right the shuffler all in white..

[@colinwilkinson5450]

Nice one mate ktf

[@CrimsonRunnerToJesus]

0:58 - 1:21 front far right.... DANG he can move!

[@basje78]

He is Jon Moss, a legend.

[@nigelgeorge4021]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✊🏻

[@andrewmitchell7099]

Brilliant

[@tonyobri]

Is this what northern soul is about?

[@Xen-ih2yp]

girlie for me

[@miniandmeg]

She gud

[@drewpeacock9347]

Quality

[@allinthesoul]

Does nobody dance to the beat anymore? Contrived moves

[@rebeccalane1421]

More about showing how they can dance than enjoying the music IMO

[@carollyman4258]

You would never understand......

[@mparsons1532]

sorry but guy in vest top has forgotten its a dance competition and not gymnastics

[@bonjovi7399]

IS his dancing legit to the time or just acrobatics and hip hop dancing invented after that?

[@dnr2089]

M Parsons This is how some people danced in the 1970s. This pre-dates your break dancing and hip hop. I used to watch in awe when I was a teenager back then.

[@granto6712]

God u have never understood this scene so strange

[@dawnfearon6912]

the lad in the vest was much better than the winner

[@captsmith1912]

dawn fearon the lad in the vest is Stephen cootes, he wasn't in the comp as he has already won it so can't win again, he was just dancing with us,,,yes I agree he is an exceptional dancer

[@ALBEBACK-ut3nj]

Any one know the name of the music

[@harrygriffith8557]

My Sugar Baby Frank Wilson/Connie Clark

[@ALBEBACK-ut3nj]

Thanks

[@phillipbosworth000]

Whats the tune?

[@RicTic]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKfSZWCjpL6rrtE

[@phillipbosworth000]

Thank you MrRictic

[@carlpearson6734]

I find it as odd and strange as it is good...yes athleticism, movement, sometimes it’s dancing sometimes something that doesn’t go with the tunes, it doesn’t look overly happy non of them do they look so serious and posey....not knocking it and I wasn’t involved but it just doesn’t look happy and fun ...it’s entertaining somehow but definitely not for me ....that said I’m sure it’s a great scene and definitely some good movers

[@captsmith1912]

It was a competition everyone was concentrating lol

[@carlpearson6734]

@@captsmith1912 fair comment Steven 👍

[@johnmutton799]

CLAPPING AND LISTENING TO PEOPLE TALKING. BOLLOCKS! IM GLAD I SAW THE BETTER DAYS.