The "Whittle" Down Thread

[DancePoet]

Ok folks ... I tried setting up a poll for the Favorite Male Salsa Dancer and the Favorite Female Salsa Dancer, both using the names acquired from the Best Salsa Dancer thread, but the poll won't let us set that many names up on a single poll. :shock: :roll: :(

So ... we need to "whittle" down the lists.

I'm going to post the list below and I'm going to ask folks to provide their top five choices when they post to this thread here. I'll give everyone Thursday thru Sunday to leave their top five picks for both the male and female polls that I'll create sometime next Monday.

Here are the lists currently, and feel free to include other's if you desire.

Men:

Johnny Vasquez, Frankie Martinez, Ramon from Imperion Azteca, Cuban Pete, Francisco Vazquez, Luis Vazquez, Fernando from Tropical Gem, Alex Da Silva, Cristian Oviedo from Los Angeles, CA, Thomas Guerrero from Santo Rico, Juan Matos, Carlos B, Super Mario, Julian Mejia from Atlanta, Al Espinoza, Paul 'Gallito' Baarn, Mouaz (Paris)

Women:

Liz Lira, Alyra from Tropical Gem, Sandy from Tropical Gem, Melissa Fernandez from Mas Salsa Brava, Burju from New York, Sheila Sampath, Joby Vazquez Martinez, Olivia Dasso, Sascha from Los Angeles, Jemadean Haynie from San Diego, Janet Fuentes Torres (Cuba/UK) and Griselle Ponce, Candy Mena, Sévérine (Paris)

[DancePoet]

By the way, I left Matrix, Sabor, SDSalsaguy, and Me off the lists, but this doesn't mean you can't vote for us since these will be polls regarding "Favorite" Salsa Dancers.

Also, I will be including some mention of DanceMentor's ideas once the two polling threads are in place. ;)

[SDsalsaguy]

Hey, what about my suggestion for a different set of votes for "those danced with"? :(

[tacad]

By the way, I left Matrix, Sabor, SDSalsaguy, and Me off the lists, but this doesn't mean you can't vote for us since these will be polls regarding "Favorite" Salsa Dancers.

Favorite? There was this really cute salsera a couple of days ago... :D

[SDsalsaguy]

:doh:

[Matrix]

hey, I like the list, DP! :applause: great job!

[SDsalsaguy]

Well, the only thre I've danced with from the women's bracket are Melissa Fernandez from Mas Salsa Brava, Joby Vazquez Martinez, and Jemadean Haynie from San Diego, so I'll nominate all three of them for the short list.

[Matrix]

can we unlock the other thread? :? this was actually a good on-going topic... :( threads should die on their own... :cry:

[tacad]

:lol: You want us to keep disrepecting you?

[DancingMommy]

can we unlock the other thread? :? this was actually a good on-going topic... :( threads should die on their own... :cry:

I don't think it is the policy of the Moderator Staff here to discuss A) their actions or B) their reasons for doing what they do in *public*. :)

[Sagitta]

can we unlock the other thread? :? this was actually a good on-going topic... :( threads should die on their own... :cry:

I don't think it is the policy of the Moderator Staff here to discuss A) their actions or B) their reasons for doing what they do in *public*. :)

We are happy to do so via pm with anyone who has concerns/issues.


I still have to think about these dancers. I guess I better go search for clips on them so that I can see what they are like...now what if I find a bad clip of a really good dancer... :?

Sagitta is getting a headache. Sagitta is going to take a break now...

[DancingMommy]

Thanks. I forgot to put that part. ;)

[DancePoet]

Hey, what about my suggestion for a different set of votes for "those danced with"? :(
Hi SD! Sure, we can start a thread like that now! :D

[Lucretia]

DancePoet, you have to define the word "favorite". To watch dancing or to dance with?

/luc

[DancePoet]

By the way, I left Matrix, Sabor, SDSalsaguy, and Me off the lists, but this doesn't mean you can't vote for us since these will be polls regarding "Favorite" Salsa Dancers.

Favorite? There was this really cute salsera a couple of days ago... :D
:lol: Ok, wise guy ... now, would you please contribute as to which five you'd like to see on the final poll? ;)

[DancePoet]

I still have to think about these dancers. I guess I better go search for clips on them so that I can see what they are like...now what if I find a bad clip of a really good dancer... :?

Sagitta is getting a headache. Sagitta is going to take a break now...
Sagitta, you'll be ok. This is why I gave folks a couple of days to review and get back to us. Then I'll set up the poll sometime on Monday.

[DancePoet]

DancePoet, you have to define the word "favorite". To watch dancing or to dance with?

/luc
I would say the dancer could be your favorite for whatever reason you choose. :D

[DancePoet]

And for discussion on the thread we will also include the following ideas to generate some good dialogue.

"1. Socially 2. LA Style 3. NY Style 4. Rueda 5. Cuban 6. Club And all of those catgories with and without lifts and acrobatics. Also, while we are at it, feel free to express your favorite A. Competitor B. Performer C. Teacher".

But lets save the discussion for when the poll goes into effect after the weekend is over and we get some top five lists to "whittle" down. It looks like we might be able to use 10 choices on the poll. So lets everybody who can contribute who they think the top five are, and then the poll can be created.

Besides, I'm a not a die hard Salsa Dancer with much knowledge about this style of dance, so I suspect most salsaholics won't want me to pick who's on the poll. ;) :lol:

So far it ahs been a whole day an know one has picked their top five they'd like to see on the poll. :shock:

[africana]

So far it ahs been a whole day an know one has picked their top five they'd like to see on the poll. :shock: because this topic is silly and the poll pointless, just my opinion

[DancePoet]

So far it has been a whole day an know one has picked their top five they'd like to see on the poll. :shock: because this topic is silly and the poll pointless, just my opinion
Perhaps, but we did have a number of folks over on the Best Salsa Dancer Thread discuss having such a poll. I suspect their are multiple reasons, but folks like yourself can choose not to particpate. ;)

[DancePoet]

Well, it looks like there is just not enough interest in having a poll like this, and therefore I won't set one up todayas promised. ;) :lol:

[Sabor]

its ok.. i'd win anyway.. so no need :mrgreen:

[DancePoet]

I don't know Sabor, you and I didn't ahve any more votes over on that other thread then the rest of the contenders listed at the top of this thread. ;) :lol:

[Sabor]

who cares what anybody else thinks :lol: .. all i need is what i feel :wink:

[DancePoet]

Sometimes your wisdom is astounding, Sabor. ;)

[kdogg]

who cares what anybody else thinks :lol: .. all i need is what i feel :wink:

Unless one's living on an island by oneself, one has to care for what others think; but not too much, otherwise, one will be not living one's own life--dancing one's own dance. The right approach lies in the middle: one should respect one's individuality, but as a social being one should also be aware of one's neighbors. The key is finding the balance between the two.

[DancingMommy]

its ok.. i'd win anyway.. so no need :mrgreen:

Bud - you are a riot. And I think you are the best salsa dancer ever. Makes me want to sit under a fan with a mojito every time I see that clip. Dang I wish we'd ever get a chance to dance together..... Might make me want to leave my home and family... heheheh

[DancePoet]

I'm beginning to feel like all those names aren't quite as famous as some folks might believe. ;)

[Sabor]

its ok.. i'd win anyway.. so no need :mrgreen:

Bud - you are a riot. And I think you are the best salsa dancer ever. Makes me want to sit under a fan with a mojito every time I see that clip. Dang I wish we'd ever get a chance to dance together..... Might make me want to leave my home and family... heheheh

LOL .. WOW! comon now stop teasing :P .. that compliment just warmed mi corazon some significant notches .. thank you sweetheart! i certainly wish we do dance together cause fun dancers are my absolute favorite! and i can tell u are that and then some!! cheers mami! :applause:

[DancingMommy]

Muchas gracias mi amigo. :) It's been a long time since I wore out any Salsa moves.... But I'm all for it. ;) Did I mention I pretty much only listen to reggaeton, salsa, bachata, merengue in my car? We got GREAT latin radio here in Orlando....

[MacMoto]

I'm beginning to feel like all those names aren't quite as famous as some folks might believe. ;)
I believe you are right.

[yola]

i just don't care... it's all a matter of taste imo :D