Posts Tagged ‘Jive’
Strictly Come Dancing week 5 – Halloween Special
Apologies for not blogging on last week’s action, but unfortunately we just couldn’t get the time. Tonight is the Strictly Halloween Special, and I can already predict that the scariest thing is going to be Nancy! First up is Russell Grant & Flavia Cacace with their Samba
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing Week 3
Ok due to our Bournemouth Dance Weekend this weekend I’ve had to save the blogging until today. Rather than inundating everyone with posts I’m just going to do it in one long one instead. This week is Broadway week, why? I don’t know but I suppose they feel the need to have some form of…
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 MoreMichelle Williams & Brendan Cole – Jive
Liking Brendan’s Time Warp costume. Finally a dance that does seem to suit Michelle though it’s a little too much ‘Time Warp’ and not enough Jive for my liking, obviously Brendan trying to cover up her dancing shortcomings. Only a 6 from me I’m afraid. Craig: 7 “Lobotomised…in a good way…because I’m from a theatrical…
Read MorePatsy Kensit & Robin Windsor – Jive
Patsy ran out of steam last week, and Jive is even more intense, so let’s see if Robin’s bootcamp has worked this week. Looks like we’re going to see some chemistry between these two…oh dear a little two party dance at the start and Patsy loses her bounce before the end of the flicks and…
Read MorePamela 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…
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing – Saturday 30th October
It’s Strictly Come Dancing, it’s Halloween, and we have shirtless male pro dancers to start the show. Shame the band can’t quite live up to Matt Bellamy’s vocal range. A powerful performance though and a great way to open the show. So tonight we’re going to see a Jive, Paso Doble, Viennese Waltz and Argentine…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Jive
Can Ricky make it through this week’s routine without making mistakes?Lots of energy, though i’d prefer to see his feet come together a little more during the chasses. Flicks are quick though the toes need to be pointed down during each kick. Seemed to have lost stamina by the end though, not surprised with the…
Read MoreJade Johnson & Ian Waite – Jive
Whilst Ian’s certainly never had a problem performing a Jive (considering his height), Jade may find she struggles with the speed of movement required. Looks to be a slightly flat beginning, but it’s good to see her toes pointing down during the flicks. Maybe I spoke too soon, when they’re in their Lindyhop section her…
Read MoreNatalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – Jive
Natalie has her favourite dance this week, and some might argue the most energetic of all the dances!Slight mistake with the hand changes at the start but certainly not lacking in energy. She does feel a little flat for my liking and really needs to do something with the arm that isn’t in hold as…
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