Posts Tagged ‘Jive’
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…
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…
Read MoreAli 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreChris 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…
Read MoreLaila 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…
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