Posts Tagged ‘Jive’
Laila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Jive
So Ian told me that we really need to vote for Laila and Anton on tonight’s show, and from the training videos I had to agree.I only hope they’ve chosen a slow song… …wise choice! Poor Anton, there’s a reason he (like I) were pre-determined to be ballroom dancers! Not actually bad in places but…
Read MoreJoe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff – Jive
I’ve predicted this could actually be Joe’s best dance, and might actually pull him off the bottom of the leaderboard.Shame Joe was so out of time on the flick ball-changes at the start as it wasn’t looking too bad at that point. No real bounce in the dance however but could achieve some 6’s.
Read MoreCraig Kelly & Flavia Cacace – Jive
Before I get onto Craig and Flavia’s dance, I don’t agree with Ricky’s being a 10 Alesha, at least not if you haven’t marked Jade’s a 10 too! Anyway, can Craig overcome yet another dance-off confidence shaker?Interesting outfit Flavia… Definitely energetic, though it looks a little loose, lacking in control and Craig’s a bit ahead…
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna – Jive
Looked a little awkward in training and I’ve been waiting to see how Ali copes with these faster Latin American dances.Looking good up until the mistake with the American spins, dance seemed to lose it as Ali’s confidence dropped. A good start but let down by the second half. 6-7 rather than straight 7’s that…
Read MoreRicky Groves & Erin Boag – Jive
Up first then Ricky and ErinDoes need to point those toes down, and not sure about the constant clicking. It does seem a little flat, even though Ricky does appear to be bouncing the whole way round. Not as inspiring as i’d hoped but not a bad performance. Thought 7’s and I think he should…
Read MoreTraining updates – Viennese Waltz & Jive
So we have the difficulty of the constantly rotating Viennese, and making it look smooth and effortless, compared to the speed, energy, and lightness required of the Jive. With the Viennese Waltz there should be a smooth lilting sway from side to side, rather than the classic ‘rise and fall’ of the other traditional ballroom…
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