Posts Tagged ‘Ballroom’
Lynda 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…
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 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 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…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Quickstep
Another top dancer from a fortnight ago, fast dances normally suit shorter competitors so will be interesting to see how this shapes up.Keep the head up Chris at the start, but good hands as always (contrary to Len’s criticism…! Looks a little flat and laboured and appears to be a lack of connection between them,…
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