Posts Tagged ‘Latin American’
Russell Grant & Flavia Cacace – Strictly Training Video
Oh dear is all I can say, based on the screen shot, let’s see if the video makes it any better. Unfortunately it looks like Russell is definitely the weakest of the opening competitors, but then I don’t think Cha Cha was the easiest one for him to be given first. We’ll just have to…
Read MoreHolly Valence & Artem Chigvintsev – Strictly Training Video
Thought I better get the last few training videos up asap before the show starts at 9pm tonight. First up tonight is Holly Valence & Artem Chigvintsev with their Cha Cha Cha. Holly has a nice hip and arm action developing but I haven’t seen enough of the dancing in this video to make a…
Read MoreAlex Jones & James Jordan – Strictly Training Video
10 rehearsal videos down, 4 to go. Yesterday’s video was Alex Jones and James Jordan with their Cha Cha Cha training. We don’t really see much of the training in this video, so it’s hard to judge how’s she’s coming along. The arms still need a lot of work and she’s far too rigid at…
Read MoreStrictly Training Video – Harry Judd & Aliona Vilani
Monday’s training diary features Harry Judd & Aliona Vilani and the Cha Cha Cha. There has been some controversy recently with The Daily Star suggesting that this year’s Strictly was fixed for Harry to win. Whilst I admit that a bit of previous training will definitely help, the Paso Doble is unlike any of the…
Read MoreStrictly Training Video – Robbie Savage & Ola Jordan
Another training video, another Cha Cha Cha, this time it’s Robbie Savage & Ola Jordan. He’s definitely going to have to work on the ‘masculine’ aspect of the dance, and needs to try to avoid bouncing/skipping during his forward locks. You want to try and keep your top-half level and allow the straightening and bending…
Read MoreStrictly Training Video – Jason Donovan & Kristina Rihanoff
Jason openly admitted on the launch show that the reason you see him singing mainly with a guitar is that he can’t dance. Kristina could have her work cut out here then.As I mentioned in the launch show Jason will need to work more on his arm presentation, but he’s concentrating more on getting…
Read MoreStrictly Training Video – Edwina Currie & Vincent Simone
Today’s video then is Edwina Currie and Vincent Simone – Cha Cha Cha. The return of Vincent, his eyebrows, and his ego! Then again I’m not really one to talk – students always ask whether I have trouble going through doors with my big head! Edwina has quite a nice hip action developing, though she…
Read MoreStrictly Training Video – Lulu & Brendan Cole
So the couples have been training now for a few days and we’re starting to see a few of the training videos coming out. The first one released by the BBC is of Lulu & Brendan Cole and their Cha Cha Cha training. Brendan seems rather more subdued in his interviews than normal, wonder if…
Read MoreRachel Stevens & Vincent Simone – Rumba
Rachel was one of the best female celebrity Rumba dancers I’ve seen on Strictly, and I’m looking forward to seeing their dance tonight. Ah the pivot, ever an audience favourite, and well placed in a varied and sensual routine. However during the lift at the end Rachel needed to put some shaping into her legs…
Read MoreAustin Healey & Erin Boag – Paso Doble
Austin performed an amazing Paso Doble in 2008’s competition and I felt was very unlucky to go out without reaching the final. Well that’s a start and a half, though I’d prefer a more Spanish arm shape at times. However a very entertaining performance (as Austin always managed) and a great aggressive performance. A 9.5…
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