I wonder if the Hiltons could be lured out of retirement to give a demonstration at the Christmas show, if we have one. They were the World Professional Modern Champions for a record nine years, were awarded the MBE by the Queen, and are generally considered to be the greatest modern ballroom dancers in history. They concentrate on teaching and judging nowadays but maybe they would enjoy getting dressed up one last time and putting on a show. I would like to see them do once round the floor in all four dances - waltz, tango, foxtrot and finishing with their speciality the quickstep.
Marcus and Karen Hilton
Well, they were coaxed to Quickstep twice in May this year, so if they were asked . . . you never know!
I can only hope! Not only wonderful dancers but lovely friendly people too. They are absolute legends.
I can only hope! Not only wonderful dancers but lovely friendly people too. They are absolute legends.
Yep. Donnie, Gaynor, Sammy, Barbara, Marcus, Karen Kenny and Marion all performed at the Team Match at the British Open this year. The reaction from the crowd was out of this world - I've never seen anything like it!
They were also World Amateur Latin Champions and switched to Ballroom only when they turned pro there are not many couples that can claim that. As well as being great people those really were the days
They used to come to our local ballroom (the Ritz in Brighouse, West Yorkshire) on practice nights, and it could be unnerving being on the floor with them, especially in the quickstep. They would whizz past us at about 30mph.
Sometimes they would put on a show with David Sycamore and Denise Weavers - are they still going?
Sometimes they would put on a show with David Sycamore and Denise Weavers - are they still going?
Originally Posted by footygirl:
“Seem to remember they were around at the same time as Donnie Burns & Gaynor Fairweather”
“Seem to remember they were around at the same time as Donnie Burns & Gaynor Fairweather”
I do remember those two from the Come Dancing days although I cannot remember the Hiltons. In those days I could take it or leave it and was not so in love with a programme as Strictly. I would love to see one of them as judges on Strictly, and lose one of Craig, Arlene or Bruno. I'm sure all the pro dancers would listen to them with utmost respect.
Originally Posted by Bob Yarwood:
“They used to come to our local ballroom (the Ritz in Brighouse, West Yorkshire) on practice nights, and it could be unnerving being on the floor with them, especially in the quickstep. They would whizz past us at about 30mph.
Sometimes they would put on a show with David Sycamore and Denise Weavers - are they still going?”
“They used to come to our local ballroom (the Ritz in Brighouse, West Yorkshire) on practice nights, and it could be unnerving being on the floor with them, especially in the quickstep. They would whizz past us at about 30mph.
Sometimes they would put on a show with David Sycamore and Denise Weavers - are they still going?”
David Sycamore and Denise Weavers used to give wonderful cabarets... they remain my favourite professional cabaret EVER!
yep have to agree Peach - and as they were world ten dance champs they could give a fab latin and ballroom dems
Never heard of any of the above, probably because the programme/dancing didn't have as high a profile as it does now (don't all shout at once) 
However, I'll be guided by you lot and would love to see them - so if someone from the Beeb is on the forum - please sign them up ASAP. 
However, I'll be guided by you lot and would love to see them - so if someone from the Beeb is on the forum - please sign them up ASAP.
I thought you'd enjoy this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5I9iuzvuNY
I can't image they would come out of 'retirement' to perform on the show but it's a nice thought
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5I9iuzvuNY
I can't image they would come out of 'retirement' to perform on the show but it's a nice thought
