Strictly Come Dancing
Natalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – Viennese Waltz
Thought training for the Viennese looked quite good, though I’ve only predicted 7’s.Picking her feet up far too high in the pivots at the start and it’s causing an horrendous motion. Too boppy for my liking, nice hands when out of hold though. 6-7
Read MoreJoe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff – Jive
I’ve predicted this could actually be Joe’s best dance, and might actually pull him off the bottom of the leaderboard.Shame Joe was so out of time on the flick ball-changes at the start as it wasn’t looking too bad at that point. No real bounce in the dance however but could achieve some 6’s.
Read MoreCraig Kelly & Flavia Cacace – Jive
Before I get onto Craig and Flavia’s dance, I don’t agree with Ricky’s being a 10 Alesha, at least not if you haven’t marked Jade’s a 10 too! Anyway, can Craig overcome yet another dance-off confidence shaker?Interesting outfit Flavia… Definitely energetic, though it looks a little loose, lacking in control and Craig’s a bit ahead…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Viennese Waltz
For me Ricky’s ballroom frame has not yet been good enough to warrant the marks he’s received, let’s see if it’s any better tonight.Looking much, much better Ricky, just please hold that frame!!! Well this could definitely give Jade a run for her money, though does appear to lost balance during the reverse fleckles. An…
Read MoreZoe Lucker & James Jordan – Jive
Another celeb that I’ve been waiting to see perform a fast Latin dance. I thought training looked good, let’s hope the nerves don’t get the better of her.I think she needs to take slightly smaller back steps, and another celeb who doesn’t keep the toes down when flicking. It’s a little lacklustre for my liking,…
Read MoreJo Wood & Brendan Cole – Viennese Waltz
I’m afraid Jo that i’ve put you at the bottom of the table before tonight’s show, please prove me wrong…First few spins it actually looked smooth and I thought “wow, what an improvement”, then unfortunately it continued and it almost looks at times like Jo is running round Brendan rather than dancing. Nowhere near as…
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna – Jive
Looked a little awkward in training and I’ve been waiting to see how Ali copes with these faster Latin American dances.Looking good up until the mistake with the American spins, dance seemed to lose it as Ali’s confidence dropped. A good start but let down by the second half. 6-7 rather than straight 7’s that…
Read MoreJade Johnson & Ian Waite – Viennese Waltz
My predicted leaderboard leaders are up next. Saw a preview from them on Thursday night at the International Ballroom Dancing Championships and it looked pretty good then.Very nice fluid beginning, just needs to watch her left arm as it looks to be dropping a little. Sometimes I really wish the cameras would allow us to…
Read MoreRicky Groves & Erin Boag – Jive
Up first then Ricky and ErinDoes need to point those toes down, and not sure about the constant clicking. It does seem a little flat, even though Ricky does appear to be bouncing the whole way round. Not as inspiring as i’d hoped but not a bad performance. Thought 7’s and I think he should…
Read MoreFinally it starts!
Though I must thank F1 as I didn’t get home till 7.30pm so would’ve been behind (again) with the blog if there hadn’t been that delay!So yesterday I predicted that Joe might actually not end up on the bottom tonight, and Jade could well take top spot. Let’s see what happens, first up – Ricky…
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