Posts Tagged ‘Latin American’
Ricky Groves & Erin Boag – Salsa
Ricky could have some issues with this fast and complicated dance, but let’s hope he puts on a good show. Well it looks like the goldfish mouth is back with a vengeance, shame the hands are a little sloppy. Some really complex arm movements there, shame about the mistake though. Entertaining and I think deserves…
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 MoreThe dance off!
So who can impress the judges enough to make it to Blackpool?First up Ali with her Paso Doble…and what’s this no shoes? Which straight away results in a slip. However I would say a much better performance than earlier on in the night. How will Zoe reply to that? No real improvement on her earlier…
Read MoreRicky Groves & Erin Boag – Rumba
Ricky has consistently been the clown in the competition so far, but he can’t really afford to be too funny in this dance.The weight loss is definitely showing in Ricky now and he’s looking good, though the hips are a little forced in that beginning, and still needs to watch his shoulders when in hold.…
Read MoreZoe Lucker & James Jordan – Samba
I don’t feel Zoe’s performed particularly well during the faster Latin dances so it will be interesting to see how she copes tonight.Looks to have been a slight mistake after the promenade runs, but so quickly recovered you probably wouldn’t notice too much. Her hip work just seems to be lacking for a great protion…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Cha Cha
Fast and cheeky, this could make or break Chris.A bit too stompy throughout, needs to be softer and push through the floor, and Craig is definitely going to mention the ‘banana’ hands (as Emma’s just described them!), he needs to make sure there is a some shaping in his hands. Another round of 7’s I…
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna – Paso Doble
A slower Latin American dance (generally), Ali should fare better than her last outing in Jive. Body shaping in training is looking really good, let’s hope the stubbed toe doesn’t affect the performance, though she looked a little ‘off’ coming down the stairs. It’s not a confident performance I feel, though the steps are generally…
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 MoreThe dance off!
Time for Jo to go i’m afraid.Another good performance from Jade & Ian and a better one from Jo but still no contest between the two.
Read MoreLaila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Samba
An awful Jive last week could well have seen them leaving, but the public saved them – rightly so I think. How will the Samba compare?Anton’s very much a Ballroom boy so I wouldn’t be surprised if he haad to pick up a few things from Laila. A very funky routine and looking really good,…
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