Ellie Simmonds for Strictly 2017?

hilary2329

14-12-2016

The papers are full of speculation that Ellie Simmonds is the Beeb's number one target for SCD 2017?
They say that her height is not a problem as she is only 6" shorter than Claudia.

Ellie is a lovely lady who is a big fan and no doubt loves to dance but surely her leg length would make it practically impossible for her to dance with (probably) AJ?

little_lexie

14-12-2016

Terra Jole (the first little person to take part in a such a dance comp) was on DWTS last season and made it to the Semi. Some of her dancing was beautiful. Her partner really made it work.

hilary2329

14-12-2016

Originally Posted by little_lexie:
“Terra Jole (the first little person to take part in a such a dance comp) was on DWTS last season and made it to the Semi. Some of her dancing was beautiful. Her partner really made it work.”

I didn't see that. Brilliant news then for Ellie.

Janet43

14-12-2016

Originally Posted by hilary2329:
“The papers are full of speculation that Ellie Simmonds is the Beeb's number one target for SCD 2017?
They say that her height is not a problem as she is only 6" shorter than Claudia. Although they coped with the height difference, it was still a problem for Claudia and AJ.

Ellie is a lovely lady who is a big fan and no doubt loves to dance but surely her leg length would make it practically impossible for her to dance with (probably) AJ?”

6 inches shorter than Claudia would mean she'd be looking into AJ's navel!

Surely there must be a male pro dancer somewhere who is also a little person or at least a lot shorter than AJ. Can't believe there isn't.

Would be great for Ellie if she could be in it because she obviously loves dancing, but I'm worried there would be an element of sympathy voting from some who would see her disability before her ability..

LazySusan

14-12-2016

They would have to get Vincent back or someone even smaller. Good excuse for Vincent to come back but I doubt he would.

john_skeen

14-12-2016

Seen something on news I think about people dancing in there wheelchairs? It's great that everyone can be included now and hope they can find a pro to match for her height,

chuffster

14-12-2016

Originally Posted by john_skeen:
“Seen something on news I think about people dancing in there wheelchairs? It's great that everyone can be included now and hope they can find a pro to match for her height,”

There was a whoel series like that a few years back:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_on_Wheels

Ann_Dancer

14-12-2016

Terra Jole managed to dance ballroom with professionals who were quite a bit taller.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFgtl57VKOE

She did seem to be a genuinely good dancer. Her cha cha looks very competent.

There are shorter professionals than AJ though.

Janet43

14-12-2016

In 2010 there was a competition on BBC TV called 'Dancing on Wheels' with James and Ola Jordan and Ade Adepitan as judges and Caroline Flack, Mark Foster, Michelle Gayle, Heather Small, Martin Offiah and Kevin Sacre as celebrity dancers with wheelchair partners.

It obviously didn't get the ratings because it wasn't repeated, but there is the World Dancesport Federation which has organised European and world championships since 1991. Last year's World championship was in Rome.

john_skeen

14-12-2016

Originally Posted by Janet43:
“In 2010 there was a competition on BBC TV called 'Dancing on Wheels' with James and Ola Jordan and Ade Adepitan as judges and Caroline Flack, Mark Foster, Michelle Gayle, Heather Small, Martin Offiah and Kevin Sacre as celebrity dancers with wheelchair partners.

It obviously didn't get the ratings because it wasn't repeated, but there is the World Dancesport Federation which has organised European and world championships since 1991. Last year's World championship was in Rome.”

Must have passed me by, just shows though if it aint "mainstream" they don't really want to know, think ellie would make a great competitor/dancer, as most of our Olympians have shown when they dance.