Alex Jones & James Jordan – Cha Cha Cha

So no explanation for the change in dance order, maybe the BBC just decided they fancied a change (Alex and James were originally scheduled to dance last night but were swapped with Holly and Artem at the last minute)? Not sure on the ‘sexy’ start, doesn’t strike me as Alex’s personality and actually this routine’s…

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Strictly Come Dancing 2011 – Friday 30th September

So Strictly 2011 started last night, Bruce’s jokes return, some questionable outfits on show (not quite sure what they’ve put Robbie Savage in for example) and hopefully a whole new audience will be looking to learn to dance…you know where to find us! From watching the launch show I made the following predictions of couples…

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Alex Jones & James Jordan – Strictly Training Video

10 rehearsal videos down, 4 to go.  Yesterday’s video was Alex Jones and James Jordan with their Cha Cha Cha training. We don’t really see much of the training in this video, so it’s hard to judge how’s she’s coming along.  The arms still need a lot of work and she’s far too rigid at…

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Pamela Stephenson & James Jordan – Show Dance

I must admit this dance has me worried but I’m hoping Pamela pulls it out of the bag like she’s done so many times this competition. We have the theme from Dirty Dancing, and most of the moves…shame that James just catches himself on Pamela’s foot.  A slight slip getting up from the floor spin…

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Pamela Stephenson & James Jordan – Viennese Waltz

Pamela is still for me the most consistent, and entertaining, of all the competitors – Emma can’t stop laughing every time she sees the Salsa stumble. We’re in for another treat with this Viennese Waltz I hope. I’m ashamed to say I have a little tear in my eye, whether it’s the music from Ghost,…

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Pamela Stephenson & James Jordan – Paso Doble

Never really thought you’d be able to do a Paso to Lady Gaga but James & Pamela are certainly pulling it off, there’s some great intensity and passion, really expressing the music well.  Pamela looks slightly unsteady at times but this is another great performance. This could get more tens but I think just a…

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Pamela Stephenson & James Jordan – Viennese Waltz

A wonderfully elegant start and looking great in hold, though I still feel her shoulders could be lower in hold.  A great dramatisation and excellent retelling of the ‘Ghost’ storyline. Aside from her shoulder line there’s not really anything I can criticise so I’m actually going to give it a 10. Craig: 10 “Elegant…stylish…tasteful…full of…

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Pamela Stephenson & James Jordan – Foxtrot

My favourite dance is up next and I expect Pamela to return to form tonight after a disappointing couple of weeks. Still not a fan of the short jacket though James! Slight slip from Pamela at the start, and it’s taking far too long to get going.  Another couple of slips in front of the…

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Pamela Stephenson & James Jordan – Jive

They’ve looked good in training, and their outfits look amazing tonight. A little out of sync with the fork stabbing at the start it seemed.  Nice leapfrog from James over a standing up Pamela.  For those shouting about both Pamela’s legs being off the ground, a throw is counted differently to a lift. Pamela does…

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