Posts Tagged ‘Latin American’
Victoria Pendleton & Brendan Cole – Cha Cha Cha
Not sure about the outfits, and Victoria looks very unsteady on those heels! It’s a fast start but feels a bit messy and I’m not really seeing much hip action, I’m assuming the outfit is to cover up the cyclist size quads that pop out on occasion. Just like Fern Victoria unfortunately messes up the…
Read MoreFern Britton & Artem Chigvintsev – Cha Cha Cha
Nothing like a bit of Stevie Wonder to get the party started! Fern needs to make sure her feet stay in contact with the floor all the way through the dance and should really be straightening the standing leg.
Read MoreStrictly Training Video analysis
So Strictly starts in a little while and all the training videos have now been released. I’ve decided to analyse them all in one big post rather than 14 individual entries so that you can directly compare all of the pre-show training.
Read MoreRussell Grant & Flavia Cacace – Salsa
Well Russell’s certainly not shy, but his initial hip rolls are pretty awful, better once they start dancing. Needs to try and use the floor more and I worry that it’s lacking a little of the impact that he brought last week. Some nice movements in there but yet another proof that you shouldn’t be…
Read MoreNancy Dell'Olio & Anton Du Beke – Salsa
An uncomfortable start and her timing and footwork is all over the place. Anton’s doing his best to keep her under control, I must admit it’s not as bad as I’d originally expected but the technique is pretty awful. She needs to stand up straighter and let Anton lead…I’m going to give her a 5…
Read MoreAnita Dobson & Robin Windsor – Salsa
A bit of a stumble but they’re quick to get back into routine, though Anita’s confidence looks to have been knocked. It’s a real shame as they started really well but some of the later sequences just seem to have lost the fire. A cheeky performance but lost it halfway, just a 6 from me.…
Read MoreRory Bremner & Erin Boag – Salsa
A bit out of time at the start but a great smile. Needs to stand up straighter and I feel there are points when Rory’s just standing around waiting for his turn. Salsa is a very difficult dance though, and along with the Foxtrot, I think they’re both too early in the competition. A good…
Read MoreHolly Valence & Artem Chigvintsev – Salsa
Not sure on the head movements and her steps are still a bit too big for my liking but I do feel a lot more energy this week…though I still feel there’s something missing from the performance. Her arms can be a bit lazy at times but it wasn’t bad still don’t think I can…
Read MoreDan Lobb & Katya Virshilas – Salsa
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…
Read MoreAudley Harrison & Natalie Lowe – Salsa
I still feel it’s a bit too disco and not enough Salsa, Audley still looks flat footed as he moves around. Plenty of personality but he must avoid looking down. Some really good spins but Audley needs to take smaller steps and try to control his body better. Not a bad Salsa but just a…
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