Posts Tagged ‘Ballroom’
Craig 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…
Read MoreLaila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Foxtrot
I’ve predicted this to get the top marks of the night, don’t let me down Laila!Will be interesting to see if the midweek publicity affects how the public vote, but let’s hope the performance is what people focus on. I want to see a 9’s performance here guys! Foxtrot is definitely my favourite dance and…
Read MoreJoe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff – Foxtrot
Joe has been consistently stuck to the bottom of the leaderboard, and I don’t expect things to change tonight I’m afraid and I still think he’ll struggle to achieve 5’s. Looks good in a tux though, and this is one of my favourite songs (albeit the Muse version!) Wooden start with the clicking, and needs…
Read MoreJo Wood & Brendan Cole – Foxtrot
So Jo is trying the most technical ballroom dance and I’m not expecting much (predicted 5’s earlier), let’s hope she proves me wrong.Mistakes evident right from the start and she needs to keep the head up and lift from her chest. She seems to save the really obvious mistakes for right in front of the…
Read MoreLynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett – Foxtrot
Sorry guys if these posts are a little delayed, for some reason the posts are taking a while to upload. A dance that I feel will really suit Lynda, let’s see if she pulls it off.Predicted 7’s based on training but this performance is looking a little wooden and bumpy, Foxtrot should move gracefully and…
Read MoreZoe Lucker & James Jordan – Foxtrot
Assuming she can keep the footwork on track I predicted an 8 earlier.Can’t really see the footwork, but top half is looking good, though lifts the left arm every now and then which spoils the look. Overall a very good start and still think this will be 8’s
Read MoreTraining updates – Salsa and Foxtrot
In advance of tonights show I’ve looked at the training updates and my comments and predictions follow. The contestants have been allocated either a sultry Salsa, or the elegant Foxtrot. Salsa normally involves fast complicated moves with lots of hip movement, whilst the Foxtrot is a slow elegant dance that should float across the floor.…
Read MoreLeaderboard
Leaderboard is as follows:1. 35 points – Ricky & Natalie2. 32 points – Ali & Brian3. 31 points – Zoe & James4. 31 points – Jade & Ian5. 30 points – Laila & Anton6. 29 points – Ricky & Erin7. 28 points – Natalie & Vincent8. 25 points – Lynda & Darren9. 24 points –…
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 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…
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