Posts Tagged ‘Latin American’
Natalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – Salsa
Natalie’s not afraid to shake it when required, I thought 7’s earlier so let’s see what she can produce here. Definitely an energetic performance, though it looks a little laboured at times. Not entirely sold on the performance but think it will achieve 7’s.
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna – Salsa
I’ve been waiting to see Ali perform a quicker Latin dance as I think this is where she could fall down, however she has got Brian as her teacher and he knows a thing or two about Salsa.Ali needs to push through the floor to generate the hip action and she looks a little uncomfortable.…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Salsa
Looked a little uncomfortable in training, let’s see if Chris can pull it off on the night, predicted 6-7 earlier.Really should lower those shoulders, I know the feeling he’s trying to create, but it doesn’t quite look right. Slightly off on the turns but lots of hip action, does look a little forced at times.…
Read MoreTraining updates – Salsa and Foxtrot
In advance of tonights show I’ve looked at the training updates and my comments and predictions follow. The contestants have been allocated either a sultry Salsa, or the elegant Foxtrot. Salsa normally involves fast complicated moves with lots of hip movement, whilst the Foxtrot is a slow elegant dance that should float across the floor.…
Read MoreSalsa showdance & Andy Williams
Will have to look closely and decipher a few new moves to add to the repertoire.Although I wasn’t actually that impressed with the performance, I don’t tend to criticise professionals but that did look a little amateur at times and I think slower music would’ve allowed for a better performance all round. Andy Williams A…
Read MoreLeaderboard
Leaderboard is as follows:1. 35 points – Ricky & Natalie2. 32 points – Ali & Brian3. 31 points – Zoe & James4. 31 points – Jade & Ian5. 30 points – Laila & Anton6. 29 points – Ricky & Erin7. 28 points – Natalie & Vincent8. 25 points – Lynda & Darren9. 24 points –…
Read MoreRicky Groves & Erin Boag – Paso Doble
Facial hair seems to be a theme this week, let’s see if Ricky can master the posture and lose the hips – save them for the other Latin dances!He’s certainly come out on the floor with the right attitude, not too sure about the scream though, is he in pain? The trouble with wearing a…
Read MoreJo Wood & Brendan Cole – Paso
I had Jo down as the one to exit last week, let’s see if she can repay all those people who voted for her.Well definitely a better performance than last week, though needs to keep her head up, and her shoulders are a little off line at times. Shame about the end being mucked up.…
Read MoreJoe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff – Paso Doble
The pre-series favourite sent the bookies laughing all the way to the bank in the first week. Paso however could be more his dance.Interesting belt there Joe! In Paso the man stands up straight with a slight curve outwards in the spine, Joe appears to be a little hunched over throughout. Will definitely lose marks…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Paso Doble
Marked as ‘The One To Beat’ last week, I wouldn’t have marked him quite as highly myself but he’s definitely the main contender, if he can keep it up.Natalie looks a little nervous before walking out, but on the evidence of the first couple of moves I don’t think there’s anything to be nervous about.…
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