Strictly Come Dancing 2011 – Friday 30th September

So Strictly 2011 started last night, Bruce’s jokes return, some questionable outfits on show (not quite sure what they’ve put Robbie Savage in for example) and hopefully a whole new audience will be looking to learn to dance…you know where to find us! From watching the launch show I made the following predictions of couples…

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Russell Grant & Flavia Cacace – Strictly Training Video

Oh dear is all I can say, based on the screen shot, let’s see if the video makes it any better. Unfortunately it looks like Russell is definitely the weakest of the opening competitors, but then I don’t think Cha Cha was the easiest one for him to be given first.  We’ll just have to…

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Audley Harrison & Natalie Lowe – Strictly Training Video

Second up is Audley Harrison and Natalie Lowe with the Waltz. Audley is looking nice and light on his feet initially, though he really needs to take slightly smaller steps – it’s about driving forward to move further, not taking bigger steps. He has a nice frame, but doesn’t look quite so confident out of…

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Holly Valence & Artem Chigvintsev – Strictly Training Video

Thought I better get the last few training videos up asap before the show starts at 9pm tonight.  First up tonight is Holly Valence & Artem Chigvintsev with their Cha Cha Cha. Holly has a nice hip and arm action developing but I haven’t seen enough of the dancing in this video to make a…

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Alex Jones & James Jordan – Strictly Training Video

10 rehearsal videos down, 4 to go.  Yesterday’s video was Alex Jones and James Jordan with their Cha Cha Cha training. We don’t really see much of the training in this video, so it’s hard to judge how’s she’s coming along.  The arms still need a lot of work and she’s far too rigid at…

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Strictly Training Video – Harry Judd & Aliona Vilani

Monday’s training diary features Harry Judd & Aliona Vilani and the Cha Cha Cha.  There has been some controversy recently with The Daily Star suggesting that this year’s Strictly was fixed for Harry to win.  Whilst I admit that a bit of previous training will definitely help, the Paso Doble is unlike any of the…

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