Posts Tagged ‘Matt Baker’
Matt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Viennese Waltz
I wasn’t entirely sold on this first time round, if I remember correctly (haven’t time to go back and look). Shoulder line loses it a little bit, and it’s a bit too clipped at times. Can’t quite tell if they miss a hand at the end or not. Another good performance, but not perfect, just…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Paso Doble
Some nice strong Spanish lines at the start, there’s a bit too much posturing around, even for Paso if you ask me, and the Chasse Capes look a little awkward. I’m not sure on the rolling hands from Matt during Aliona’s back bend, that’s usually the girls role. A very good Paso, not perfect so…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Show Dance
Traditionally the one dance that can truly make or break you (think Lisa Snowdon or Colin Jackson) the Show Dance is always a toughy. Not sure on the outfit choices but Matt’s revers handstand is amazing. Not sure on all the pauses though and the Cha Cha portions aren’t great to be honest. Looks knackered…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Samba
Hearing the screams last week (at BBC TV Centre) every time Matt was announced/appeared I know he has a strong audience backing but to be honest any one of the three finalists would be a worthy winner of the glitter ball trophy, and I’m pretty sure it’s the best final line-up we’ve ever had. Matt…
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing Final – Saturday 18th December
So an intense week of teaching kept me from blogging about last week’s experience of being live at the semi-final, and a combination of the weather, and a bout of flu, have kept us from hijacking a friend’s party and turning it into a Strictly party. However I’ve been to Tescos and stocked up, the…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Salsa
For me their Jive was disappointing last week, too much show and not enough substance, I’m hoping for a better Salsa this week. Lifts of course are permitted in Salsa so that beginning won’t be an issue. Matt’s getting some very nice hip action…though I’m not sure about the thrusting over Aliona on the floor? …
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing – Saturday 4th December Leader Board
1. 40 points – Pamela & James 2. 38 points – Kara & Artem 3. 35 points – Scott & Natalie 3. 35 points – Matt & Aliona 5. 33 points – Gavin & Katya 6. 14 points – Ann & Anton I’m glad that Pamela Stephenson was the first person to get four 10’s,…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Jive
Matt is doing a rather good impression of Austin Powers, though I think they do need to get Jiving at some point soon. There’s some quite complicated kick choreography but it does feel a bit too Austin Powers and not enough Jive. A real let down if you ask me and I think they could…
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing – Saturday 27th November
Almost up-to-date and it’s almost time for tonight’s Strictly, seriously where has my Saturday gone?! Not sure on Bruce’s joke about Alisha having a good tan.. First up tonight is Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev, I’m looking forward to seeing their Jive. Artem’s having a few wardrobe issues with his braces and Kara needs to…
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing – Saturday 20th November
Ok so it’s a little bit late, but we’ve been working out in St Lucia so I’m sure you’ll forgive us a small delay! I have a confession though, I already know who went home on both of the two weeks that I missed (pretty difficult to avoid the whole internet and all our students…
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