Dance-off derby match; Geordie Dancer versus Mackem Mover - on Sky.Byline: Dan Warburton THE region's finest dancer will be decided today as groovers from Newcastle and Sunderland go head-to-head on national television. "Geordie Dancer" David Johnson David Johnson may refer to:
After being discovered the supermarket worker was invited to perform on the pitch at St James's Park
St James's Park . But now a new challenger has stepped forward in the form of devoted Black Cat fan Steve Turner Steve Turner may refer to someone: In professional sports:
The 45-year-old was named the Mackem Mover by Sky pundit An expert or knowledgeable person. From "pandit" in Hindi. See guru. Jamie Redknapp Jamie Frank Redknapp (born June 25, 1973 in Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire) is a well-known former English footballer of the 1990s and early 2000s and current football pundit with Sky Sports. He played as a midfielder in a promising career that was also dogged by injury. after being spotted by cameras entertaining crowds with his moves at the derby. The pair are now set to fight it out in a dance-off, live on Sky programme Soccer AM today. And shoppers in Newcastle have been given a glimpse of the spectacle on Thursday as each limbered up to practise their "unique" routines. David, 38, Of Witton Gilbert, Durham, said: "I'm really looking forward to the dance-off. Dancing is like football - it's all about what happens on the day, so I'll need to put in a good performance. "When I first saw Steve dancing on the telly I had a little chuckle, to be honest. I thought he looked funny. David is still wowing boozers in city centre bar City Vaults before every home game. He said: "My routine is very much the same, but what I may lack in technique, I make up for in energy and enthusiasm. "The dance-off is a bit of fun. But there is also a lot of pride at stake, like there is whenever Newcastle and Sunderland are involved. "I've been popping out a few moves today, doing some extra stretches and warming up. I just need people to vote for me on the day." Before the derby it was just Steve's family, who lives in Stanley, and pals who were entertained by his moves. He is married to Glynis and has children Vanessa, 12, and Scott, 13, and is a one-time disco DJ who now works in a warehouse which provides equipment for caravans. He started teaching himself to dance when he was about 17 after being inspired by a variety act called Tick and Tock and popstar Jeffrey Daniel from Shalamar. He says he has been astounded by the response to his dancing. Steve said: "This idea is a great one but, with me and my dancing, this has never been about me showing off to people or trying to be clever, it's always been to entertain people and have a bit of fun. "More people should follow our example and just let themselves go and have some fun." A spokesman for Soccer AM said: "All the presenters, especially Helen, are very excited about the Tyne Wear dance-off. They both have very unique styles, and we thought it was the only way to decide who was the best." The Geordie Dancer and the Mackem Mover will be dancing live on Soccer Am on Sky Sports 2 at 10.30am today. The winner will be decided by a phone vote. CAPTION(S): LOCAL PRIDE Geordie Dancer David Johnson takes on Mackem Mover Steve Turner. Sky Sports 2 at 10.30am. |
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