Dan Lobb & Katya Virshilas – Salsa

By learndance | 8th October 2011

No, why on earth do the flip at the start, feels a bit ‘dad at a wedding’ and the outfit doesn’t help. Another routine that really doesn’t feel like a Salsa, and the lifts are just a complete distraction. I’m afraid it didn’t really feel like a dance, more like a show dance, and I…

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Dan Lobb & Katya Virshilas – Waltz

By learndance | 1st October 2011

Dan’s posture looks a little bit rough in training, let’s hope it’s improved for the show. I really don’t know why they feel the need to include props in the show – they’re nothing but a distraction.  Finally they start dancing and unfortunately Dan’s posture is still needing work, he looks like someone’s putting a…

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Strictly Training Video – Dan Lobb & Katya Virshilas

By learndance | 23rd September 2011

Ok it’s been a busy few days so I haven’t had time to keep you up-to-date with all the training videos so you’ll now get 3 in fairly quick succession. First up, Dan Lobb & Katya Virshilas with their Waltz training. Dan needs to be careful not to let his shoulders tense up during the…

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Gavin Henson & Katya Virshilas – Samba

By learndance | 11th December 2010

The weakest of the contenders still left in the competition Gavin is most likely going home this weekend, especially if he has Samba…but we’ll see. Gavin certainly trying with his hips but the whole routine looks a little manic, and if Craig penalised Kara & Artem for their slight over-extension to lift status Gavin is…

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Gavin Henson & Katya Virshilas – Foxtrot

By learndance | 4th December 2010

I’m not expecting a great dance here, I’ll be honest. Gavin needs to be softer in his rise and fall, it looks clunky rather than gliding across the floor.  Also the personality we saw last week has completely disappeared, aside from the odd rye smile. Nowhere near as bad as the Jive last week but…

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Gavin Henson & Katya Virshilas – Cha Cha Cha

By learndance | 7th November 2010

First time I’ve ever seen a Cha Cha Cha with a rugby ball prop.  Needs to keep his legs a little closer together in his forward and back rocks as it’s just hampering his hip action a bit.  It’s a strange combination of Rumba and Cha Cha but it’s good to see Gavin smiling. Showing…

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Gavin Henson & Katya Virshilas – Paso Doble

By learndance | 30th October 2010

I’m liking some of the shapes in training… As I expected Gavin has gone topless this week, needs to guarantee himself some votes.  He can’t stop himself smiling, but at least that’s better than his unemotional face Actually his best dance I think and I’m going to give him a 7. Craig: 5 “Turns need…

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It Takes Two – Tuesday 26th October

By learndance | 27th October 2010

On today’s show: Michelle, Ian & Brendan; Karen Hardy Choreography Corner; Pamela & James; Gavin & Katya. So first up are Michelle & Ian, fresh from their bottom two finish on Saturday night, joined by Brendan Cole back from his father’s funeral.  Brendan reveals that he felt a little jealous watching Michelle dancing with Ian…

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