Michelle 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…

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Patsy 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…

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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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Strictly 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…

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Ricky 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…

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Jade 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…

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Natalie 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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Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna – American Smooth

I expected Ali to struggle with the Jive last week and unfortunately was proved correct. Back to Ballroom should see Ali return to form.Impressive leg lift in the middle of the routine, shame that there just appears to be a few issues occurring throughout the routine. Definitely back on track, just a shame that a…

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The dance off!

This really is going to be no contest i’m afraid Joe!I can understand, I suppose, why Zoe might have ended up in the bottom two. I personally found it a little lacking in excitement and energy. If you’re going to be in a dance-off though you have to hope for Joe as your opponent. Even…

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Chris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Jive

Another week, and another metre of clothing removed from Ola’s outfit!Best start for a Jive tonight…until the actual Jive dancing started – needs to keep his head up a little bit more and be a bit ‘tighter’ with his chasse and rock motion. Looks very puffed out by the end of the dance. 6’s with…

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