Strictly Come Dancing
Nancy Dell'Olio & Anton Du Beke – Salsa
An uncomfortable start and her timing and footwork is all over the place. Anton’s doing his best to keep her under control, I must admit it’s not as bad as I’d originally expected but the technique is pretty awful. She needs to stand up straighter and let Anton lead…I’m going to give her a 5…
Read MoreJason Donovan & Kristina Rihanoff – Foxtrot
Jason was top of the leader board last week, and the training midweek suggested he’ll still be there this week, let’s hope he lives up to it. Not sure on the solo spin and a few picked up feet in his first feather step. Needs to watch his shoulder line and the pivots are a…
Read MoreAnita Dobson & Robin Windsor – Salsa
A bit of a stumble but they’re quick to get back into routine, though Anita’s confidence looks to have been knocked. It’s a real shame as they started really well but some of the later sequences just seem to have lost the fire. A cheeky performance but lost it halfway, just a 6 from me.…
Read MoreRobbie Savage & Ola Jordan – Foxtrot
Almost a stumble at the beginning but other than that quite a good start. Shame that it actually loses it a bit once they go into hold. His eyeline’s just a little too high, which a lot of the guys suffer from in the Ballroom, but he’s definitely putting a lot into the performance. It…
Read MoreRory Bremner & Erin Boag – Salsa
A bit out of time at the start but a great smile. Needs to stand up straighter and I feel there are points when Rory’s just standing around waiting for his turn. Salsa is a very difficult dance though, and along with the Foxtrot, I think they’re both too early in the competition. A good…
Read MoreHolly Valence & Artem Chigvintsev – Salsa
Not sure on the head movements and her steps are still a bit too big for my liking but I do feel a lot more energy this week…though I still feel there’s something missing from the performance. Her arms can be a bit lazy at times but it wasn’t bad still don’t think I can…
Read MoreLulu & Brendan Cole – Foxtrot
Head up Lulu! Lifting her feet rather than tracking along the floor and missing quite a few of her heel turns, which is a shame as she was doing them in training. You can tell she’s forgotten a few of the steps but a huge improvement on last week. Not bad, Lulu just needs to…
Read MoreDan Lobb & Katya Virshilas – Salsa
No, why on earth do the flip at the start, feels a bit ‘dad at a wedding’ and the outfit doesn’t help. Another routine that really doesn’t feel like a Salsa, and the lifts are just a complete distraction. I’m afraid it didn’t really feel like a dance, more like a show dance, and I…
Read MoreAlex Jones & James Jordan – Foxtrot
This start feels a bit more Alex Jones rather than last weeks ‘sexy’. Frame is looking a lot better but she still picks that foot up 🙁 Unfortunately I think the break in the middle ruins her frame which is a shame as it was actually a very good performance. I’m going to give it…
Read MoreAudley Harrison & Natalie Lowe – Salsa
I still feel it’s a bit too disco and not enough Salsa, Audley still looks flat footed as he moves around. Plenty of personality but he must avoid looking down. Some really good spins but Audley needs to take smaller steps and try to control his body better. Not a bad Salsa but just a…
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