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Archive => Archived Boards => Local Issues => Topic started by: admin on December 27, 2009, 11:55:43 AM
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22 year-old local lad Robbie White is to feature in a new BBC TV Dance programme called "So You Think You Can Dance". Robbie was a pupil at All Saints Primary, Marple Hall and then Ridge Danyers College. He was selected from thousands to be part of the final 14 and take part in the live shows. Dancers have to take on different styles with a partner and after a viewer vote, the lowest 2 couples have to split for solo dances and "dance for their life". The show has been a huge hit around the world, especially in the US. Judges include Arlene Phillips and "Nasty" Nigel Lythgoe.
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/images/bank/programmes_tv/ent/soyouthinkyoucandance/446white.jpg)
The first programme, on Saturday 2nd January is pre-recorded and looks at the audition process, including a gruelling 3 day choreography camp (referred to as Bootcamp by the contestants). From 9th January the programmes are live and the voting and results take place the same night.
Robbie is the youngest of the male dancers and one of the things he hopes to gain from the competition is the chance to work in the UK as previously his jobs have taken him to Japan and Germany.
Robbie's profile is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/soyouthinkyoucandance/aps/robbie_white.shtml
The programme website is here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pj22l
and the press pack is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/12_december/18/dance15.shtml
His friends have set up a facebook support site http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=679788595#/group.php?gid=210723324070
and the BBC's official support site is here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robbie-White/211766249481?ref=search&sid=717440787.61902475..1
This is posted on behalf of Robbie mum who says, "I am sure this would be of interest to Marple people - and of course it would give them the opportunity to vote."
Robbie is not in the UK at the moment as he has to complete his contract for We Will Rock You in Stuttgart. He will only be able to fly home on the first morning of rehearsals, having been on stage the night before. This is the day after all the other contestants have moved into their accommodation, so he will be arriving for rehearsals with all his bags and baggage!
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Good Luck to Robbie tonight , just looked at his video clip on BBC website .. wow .. great stuff :)
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Have a look at the fab cake Neil has made in The Icing on the Cake window. probably too good to eat!
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Thank you to all the people who voted for Robbie last week. Please keep voting. I've told the BBc about the fantastic community support that we have here and they are coming to film the town
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Only one word for tonight's performance -WOW!!!
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or 'sniff'! Good to see Marple on TV too - although why they had to show a picture of Stockport station sign is a bit beyond me!
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Marple is becoming like hollywood, we are appearing on the news due to the snow, evening tv shows, so you think you can dance, and we even had sunshine flimed here. Things are looking up for are little town xx ::)
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Please don't use pink for script colour - it is almost impossible to read!! Cheers, though! :D
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Pink is easier to read if you highlight it - it changes to white on a black background.
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with natural hair colour (?) ....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S0BlK97ntY :)
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With such talent what has hair colour to do with it....dont forget to Vote for Robbie on Saturday. :D :D
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I know about the pink script sorry everyone, it wouldn't show a preview before i posted. Mark any chance of changing my post to make it so people can see. I tried to report it to you but all it said was I couldn't report my own post. Pleeeeeeeeeeeease Mark :'(
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With such talent what has hair colour to do with it....dont forget to Vote for Robbie on Saturday. :D :D
comment was made with tongue firmly in cheek !
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I thought he was just fab last Saturday, I cant wait to see what he does this weekend, we will deffo be voting :)
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We loooooooooooove Robbie :)
We voted for him again tonight, I love it when he dances on his own, such an amazing talent
Admin, you know the banners that they have on the lamposts in Marple to advertise the lock festivals , how would we go about getting some Robbie ones done, I know I would be willing to contribute , and Im sure others would be too ?
:):)
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They were made by Capricorn Engraving: www.capricornengraving.co.uk
(their web site is offline just now as they have just changed providers but it should be back up soon).
They used to be in the Goyt Mill but moved to Cheadle a while ago:
Dave & Christine Lowery
Unit 20, Demmings Road Industrial Estate,
Demmings Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 2PE
Tel: 0161 428 7444 (2 lines) Fax: 0161 428 3888
You'd have to get the council to fit them. I think Brian Nash at Regeneration would be a good contact for that:
Brian Nash
District and Neighbourhood Regeneration Manager
Regeneration, Economic Development and Tourism
Stopford House
Piccadilly
Stockport
SK1 3XE
T: 0161 474 4519
M: 07866 999929
Good luck!
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Can I just thank everyone and plead with them to keep voting and keep telling their friends to vote. The support in Marple has been amazing - that community spirit makes it a really special place.
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AND we would like suggestions as to how we could use the cake to raise funds for a good (local) cause - what that should be and how: raffle, auction, coffee morning? It's a fruit cake so I guess it will last.
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Robbie through to final well done good luck next week /
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The Stockport Spider Robbie White has reached the finals of So You Think You Can Dance,dont forget to tune in and vote for Robbie White,BBC1 7.45 Saturday,make this local lads deam come true he has earned it Vote Robbie White.Thank you to all Robbies loyal fans who have been voting,if youve not been voting then get voting on Saturday.
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Only a few days left until the final,come on Marple people lets really get behind Robbie.....
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Is there any chance of doing a headline on the front page.......
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It's done ;D
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Have you heard the latest, Robbie has discolated his shoulder and might not be able to dance in the final, refer to the Stockport Express for details.
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awww shame about the injury Robbie, your a winner in Marple's eyes :D
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got this msg today... via FB !
The BBC have finally released the information so we are finally allowed to tell you.
Most of you probably all know by now but I just wanted to make sure everyone had heard - unfortunately, during rehearsals on Tuesday Robbie dislocated his shoulder meaning he won't be able to dance in the final this Saturday. Alastair has been drafted back and will be dancing in the final instead of Robbie.
Obviously, this is really sad news but we have to look at the positives and see how well Robbie has done throughout the show and this has been amazing exposure for Robbie. We're sure Robbie the job offers will come flooding in and wish Robbie a fast and speedy recovery.
Get well soon Robbie, you're the winner in all our eyes!!!
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Can anyone pass on this message to Robbie White and his family, it is in relation to the Marple Carnival Committee.
The Committee would like to be sent his contact numbers/info so that he can be arranged to appear in the carnival parade.
Private message me on this forum if you can help and/or contact the committee themselves.
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Mr Marple, have you managed to get his details. If you haven't he went to All Saints School on Monday which delighted all the children! and signed autographs for them. The school will have his details and he is due to appear again to show them some dances and teach them some moves which they are all really excited about ;D
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I passed a msg on via the FB group run by his friend.. She said she would let him know.
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Thankyou Pjarvis & Lisa.
I've contacted Bill, chairman of the committee, and he'll be making the necessary arrangements.
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Can I just thank everyone on behalf of Robbie for the support and good wishes he has had since the start of the show.
Although the ending was hardly what anyone could have wanted, the fun we had on the way and the help from the community was immense and that will be the abiding memory.
Rob made a brief visit this week but had to return to London for physio and meetings. We hope he will be back soon (he has a return ticket!) and will be able to fulfil some of the many kind requests we have had for visits etc.
He says his shoulder is healing well.
Many of you have said he did Marple proud and I have to say we all feel very proud of Marple.
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Chris, I've sent my info via pm for you.