Strictly Come Dancing
Training updates – Viennese Waltz & Jive
So we have the difficulty of the constantly rotating Viennese, and making it look smooth and effortless, compared to the speed, energy, and lightness required of the Jive. With the Viennese Waltz there should be a smooth lilting sway from side to side, rather than the classic ‘rise and fall’ of the other traditional ballroom…
Read MoreNatalie Cassidy loses a stone
Natalie Cassidy has said that she has lost almost a stone through her Strictly Come Dancing training, yet still snacks on chips and doughnuts!Her’s and Vincent’s desire to succeed in this year’s Strictly has seen them doing up to 9 hours of training a day. This has ensured that Natalie has lost the weight, even…
Read MoreThe result
As predicted Lynda has been sent home, but it was close.I may not have written it, but I did think that was going to be a 2-2 result. Out of the bottom two I think the right person went, but still would prefer to see one or both of the Jo(e)s in the dance-off. Did…
Read MoreThe dance off!
Lynda up first:Does seem a bit livelier, why does Lynda save the better performances for the dance-off?! I still don’t think it has enough drive however, and just as I was about to say how good it was to see her not make the same mistake again, she mucks up the ending. Shame. Now for…
Read MoreThe moment of truth!
How will the public have voted this week? Will Anton & Laila’s top spot protect them from any backlash from the public?Yes, is the answer to that question – we’ll never know how close that vote was! Joe Calzaghe saved from the bottom spot for yet another week, is the whole of Wales voting for…
Read MoreLeaderboard
Leaderboard is as follows:1. 34 points – Laila & Anton2. 33 points – Zoe & James3. 32 points – Ali & Brian4. 32 points – Ricky & Natalie5. 29 points – Natalie & Vincent6. 29 points – Jade & Ian7. 28 points – Ricky & Erin8. 25 points – Chris & Ola9. 24 points –…
Read MorePhil Tufnell & Katya Virshilas – Salsa
Phil could’ve done with a Foxtrot to give his knee a bit of a rest…Surprisingly good beginning and really nice hip movement and confidence. A little bit basic at times, with a lot of repetition but that’s most likely due to the reduced practice time they’ve had available. Not a bad Salsa at all and…
Read MoreRicky Groves & Erin Boag – Foxtrot
Can the Strictly comedian pull off a serious Foxtrot, well if he can sort out that frame he might have a chance.The high shoulders do ruin the look, and contribute to the unplanned tilt in the spins. Shoulders are getting higher as the dance progresses, and that’s such a shame. A nice Foxtrot, ignoring the…
Read MoreJade Johnson & Ian Waite – Salsa
Jade injured herself during training and I hope it doesn’t affect the performance too much tonight.Based on the training videos I thought this could be 8’s. Good hip action, but has to watch the back breaks, they could benefit from being a lot more compact. Energetic but seems a little lost at points. 7-8’s.
Read MoreCraig Kelly & Flavia Cacace – Foxtrot
Craig had a really tough time last week so let’s hope he remembers the whole routine this week, and keep that frame strong!Frame is definitely improved, though the left arm is moving around far too much, it should stay in position throughout the dance. Would help with balance in the spins and turns if he…
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