Kelly Marquis & Cameron Riou - Guernsey Dancefloor Challenge

Dancing Jive - Group B

Kelly

Works as a Paramedic by day, and for one weekend will be Team Jive

I’m Kelly, and I’ve worked for the ambulance service for over 11 years. I’m a Guernsey girl and I love all that island life has to offer, from the impressive cliffs to the glorious beaches, and everything in between. I live with my partner Paul, 8 year old Felix, and our two dogs Luna and Hubble, who keep me busy with walkies every afternoon. I love pottering in the garden and swimming in the sea during the warmer months.

What are you most excited about going into DFC 2023?

I am most excited about the shows. I have supported friends in the DFC for a few years now, and each year I have wanted to get up and dance, so when I was invited to join this year I was excited that it would finally be my turn.

If friends described your dancing, what would they say?

My friends have only ever seen me dancing when we’ve had a couple of glasses of wine, so I’m hoping they won’t even remember my ‘moves’. I think the fact I’m doing this will be a complete shock to them!

If you could dance anywhere on Earth, where would it be?

If I could dance anywhere on Earth it would be in an open field by a lake in Switzerland because I can’t think of a more free or peaceful setting.

If you could change one thing to help improve our Earth, what would it be?

I would encourage more recycling and sustainable living by promoting the attitude that it doesn’t take one person doing zero waste perfectly, but millions doing it imperfectly.

Cameron

Our
Dancer...

Hi, I’m Cameron. I have been doing ballroom and Latin on and off since the age of 10, competing in Blackpool twice and competing in the 2019 DFC.

What are you most excited about going into DFC 2023?

I am most excited to see how everyone progresses through this year’s DFC and how they get along with their routines and dancing as a whole as I am also helping with the choreography and teaching this year.

If friends described your dancing, what would they say?

I don’t think I can repeat what they would say 😅

If you could dance anywhere on Earth, where would it be?

This may be a bit of a cheat answer, but I can’t think of anywhere better. 400km up in the sky, orbiting Earth. Wouldn’t necessarily look the greatest, but would very much like to try one day.

If you could change one thing to help improve our Earth, what would it be?

I don’t think any one thing can make much of a difference unfortunately. However if I was to make one change, it would be to increase The number of Reforestation and Rewilding projects to try and repair the vital ecosystem’s that we have destroyed as a species.