Posts Tagged ‘2011’
Robbie 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…
Read MoreEdwina Currie & Vincent Simone – Foxtrot
A much better dress this week, but a lot of ‘faffing’ about as Len would put it 50 seconds before they actually take hold! It’s very elegant and romantic but they only spend about 20 seconds actually in hold. Edwina looks quite clumsy at times but overall not a bad performance, but not a Foxtrot…
Read MoreChelsee Healey & Pasha Kovalev – Salsa
Energetic start though not sure on the outfit. Good floor spin but I think they’ve chosen the outfit to mask a lack of hip action. Chelsee looks a little tired near the end and I think there was maybe a bit too much choreography, not enough time for Chelsee to perfect her technique. I expected…
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing Week 2 Rehearsals
So week 2 of Strictly is upon us, and there’s a new round of training videos to pour over. I’ve watched training videos on It Takes Two from Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as well as the above video for my comments.This year they have removed the dance off (stupid idea if you ask me) so…
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