Posts Tagged ‘Aliona Vilani’
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…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Viennese Waltz
I wasn’t entirely sold on this first time round, if I remember correctly (haven’t time to go back and look). Shoulder line loses it a little bit, and it’s a bit too clipped at times. Can’t quite tell if they miss a hand at the end or not. Another good performance, but not perfect, just…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Paso Doble
Some nice strong Spanish lines at the start, there’s a bit too much posturing around, even for Paso if you ask me, and the Chasse Capes look a little awkward. I’m not sure on the rolling hands from Matt during Aliona’s back bend, that’s usually the girls role. A very good Paso, not perfect so…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Show Dance
Traditionally the one dance that can truly make or break you (think Lisa Snowdon or Colin Jackson) the Show Dance is always a toughy. Not sure on the outfit choices but Matt’s revers handstand is amazing. Not sure on all the pauses though and the Cha Cha portions aren’t great to be honest. Looks knackered…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Samba
Hearing the screams last week (at BBC TV Centre) every time Matt was announced/appeared I know he has a strong audience backing but to be honest any one of the three finalists would be a worthy winner of the glitter ball trophy, and I’m pretty sure it’s the best final line-up we’ve ever had. Matt…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Salsa
For me their Jive was disappointing last week, too much show and not enough substance, I’m hoping for a better Salsa this week. Lifts of course are permitted in Salsa so that beginning won’t be an issue. Matt’s getting some very nice hip action…though I’m not sure about the thrusting over Aliona on the floor? …
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Jive
Matt is doing a rather good impression of Austin Powers, though I think they do need to get Jiving at some point soon. There’s some quite complicated kick choreography but it does feel a bit too Austin Powers and not enough Jive. A real let down if you ask me and I think they could…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Viennese Waltz
First prop of the night an arched swing, which almost gets in the way as they’re dancing between it. Matt needs to translate his rise and fall into more of a sway but it’s a nice performance. Loses it in the fleckerl though and does look a bit green afterwards. Second-half looks less confident. A…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Argentine Tango
I love the start, great acting from Matt and a superb first spin. The trouble with wearing a jacket is if it isn’t specifically tailored for dancing the shoulders can rise up and I think this mars some of their lines. For me though the dancing itself was excellent and if Scott got 3 tens…
Read MoreIt Takes Two – Wednesday 27th October
Coming up on tonight’s show: Kara & Artem; Len Goodman’s Dance Clinic; Ian Waite with the midweek report; Matt & Aliona Kara & Artem, They loved the dance, though Kara felt at the start of the week that the music was slow and boring. She’s scared by the fact that even with letting go it…
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