Posts Tagged ‘Ballroom’
Chris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Charlston
Return of the crazy face of Chris Hollins. This is looking improved over their original Charlston, which definitely bodes well. A very good performance, a little untidy in places (though I suspect that’s the essence of the dance) and I’m going to give it a 9.
Read MoreJade Johnson & Ian Waite Tango
After seeing that there’s no doubt that Jade was an incredibly strong contender for this title. My old teacher Mary (Ian’s step-mum) choreographed this dance and was gutted when they couldn’t perform it on the night. I feel so sorry for Ian as this was probably his best chance for making it to the final,…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Foxtrot
So, Chris has never been in the dance-off but has also never received a 10 so far in the competition. How is he going to respond to the perfect 50 that Ricky just achieved? Good to see Chris has decided not to work on his hands and face for the final 😉 Wait, was that…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Quickstep
Up first then is Ricky to bring in the Grand Final. Looking very good so far. Ricky’s head is very much improved over what i’ve seen in recent weeks, needs to make sure he keeps looking up and doesn’t look at the floor when they’re apart though. I would say a faultless performance and I’m…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Argentine Tango
Seconds in and I already feel this could be the best Arentine Tango of the night. Looks a little unsteady at times though. However a very good performance and easily worth 9’s.
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna – American Smooth
A dance that should suit Ali better, although they have chosen quite a fast number. Not sure about Ali having both hands above her head during her spins, looks a little untidy. It looks like they’ve decided to quash any ‘are they or aren’t they’ rumours with those kisses at the end. A very good…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Argentine Tango
Good to see Chris and Ola starting with true Argentine Tango basics. Needs to make sure he doesn’t hold back on the flicks though as they look a little stunted at times. I preferred their dance to Ali’s but I still only an 8 for me.
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Waltz
Personally for me Ricky’s Ballroom has always been let down by his strange head positioning during pivots and spins, something he’s done since his first dance in week 2 and has never been mentioned. That opening looked like a lift but I think they’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. Straight away though and…
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna – Argentine Tango
Can Ali pull off the unexpected and actually give us a down and dirty performance? Incidentally this song they’re dancing to is the same one that a couple I choreographed for used in their Christmas party last night, and won! Hints of passion there, but i’d still like to see a bit more intensity, and…
Read MoreViennese Waltz tips from Anton Du Beke
Fresh from leaving the show on Saturday night, Anton gives us his top 3 tips on dancing the Viennese Waltz:
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