Ricky Groves & Erin Boag – Paso Doble
Facial hair seems to be a theme this week, let’s see if Ricky can master the posture and lose the hips – save them for the other Latin dances!He’s certainly come out on the floor with the right attitude, not too sure about the scream though, is he in pain? The trouble with wearing a…
Read MorePhil Tufnell & Katya Virshilas – Quickstep
So Phil has a knee problem and is going in for surgery tomorrow, let’s see how it affects this quick and high-impact dance.I wonder if Katya had to adjust the routine after Phil’s knee diagnosis? Nice start though needs to relax the shoulders and they lose connection just as they’re starting the scatter chasses. A…
Read MoreJo Wood & Brendan Cole – Paso
I had Jo down as the one to exit last week, let’s see if she can repay all those people who voted for her.Well definitely a better performance than last week, though needs to keep her head up, and her shoulders are a little off line at times. Shame about the end being mucked up.…
Read MoreLaila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Quickstep
Anton is the only actual Ballroom professional in the males so this should be good.With Anton’s charm, and Laila’s looks this could be the first time he makes it to the final, but let’s get through the first couple of months eh Anton! A couple of mistakes there, and for me the dance is lacking…
Read MoreJoe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff – Paso Doble
The pre-series favourite sent the bookies laughing all the way to the bank in the first week. Paso however could be more his dance.Interesting belt there Joe! In Paso the man stands up straight with a slight curve outwards in the spine, Joe appears to be a little hunched over throughout. Will definitely lose marks…
Read MoreJade Johnson & Ian Waite – Quickstep
A fast dance which could suit Jade’s athleticism, even if it ends up wearing Ian out!Jade looks a little uncomfortable during the jump from the stage, and is a little behind at the start of the next jump section. Needs to relax the shoulders and make sure she isn’t pushing the head forward. Certainly full…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Paso Doble
Marked as ‘The One To Beat’ last week, I wouldn’t have marked him quite as highly myself but he’s definitely the main contender, if he can keep it up.Natalie looks a little nervous before walking out, but on the evidence of the first couple of moves I don’t think there’s anything to be nervous about.…
Read MoreCraig Kelly & Flavia Cacace – Quickstep
Problems with his arm lines last week could be recreated in this fast and difficult dance.Not too sure on Flavia’s dress but an energetic start, though Craig needs to keep his shoulders down. The worst thing about Quickstep is how noticeable it is when you jump and your partner doesn’t, unfortunately Craig’s errors are very…
Read MoreNatalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – Paso Doble
A chance for Natalie to really get her acting skills out, if she manages to get over the nerves.Dancing is exhausting, especially for those coming to the 10 dance recaps all next week! Better Flamenco hands at the start than Lynda’s effort. Hands are a little high when coming across her chest at times. Much…
Read MoreRav Wilding & Aliona Vilani – Quickstep
Rav’s a big man and I do think he may struggle with the Quickstep, at least at making it look effortless!Nice line at the start, shame about the slip and the Charlstons looked slightly off in the feet. Huge gap between them meaning that they’re not really together throughout the dance. Rav seems to be…
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