Posts Tagged ‘Rumba’
Rachel 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 MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Rumba
I personally really liked Chris’ Rumba back in his first week but there was still significant room for improvement, let’s hope 10/11 weeks on has seen that improvement realised! At times Chris’ hands look really good, at others they are just stuck out, but thankfuly mainly there is some shaping there. I’d like to see…
Read MoreLaila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Rumba
I thought their Paso last week was very good, and deserved higher marks than it received. Anton’s Latin choreography has been a bit weak this series so i’m hoping we see some improvement in the content.That foot/ankle injury is obviously causing Laila serious problems and the dance has definitely suffered. I think they might let…
Read MorePhil Tufnell & Katya Virshilas – Rumba
This, I’m afraid Phil, could potentially be a disaster! Needs to relax the shoulders right from the start. Looks to have lost his timing just before going into the sliding doors. Hip action is ok but could do a lot more. Not a bad performance but I think only 7’s though – apparently he’s Bruce’s…
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 MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Rumba
Hitchhiker! That’s the word I was thinking of, still not good i’m afraid though Richard.So, the girl’s favourite is up next, and starts by flashing the torso to his fans! Nice hip action but needs to sort the shoulders out – makes him look uncomforable. Really good lines however and the only partnership to utilise…
Read MoreJo Wood & Brendan Cole – Rumba
Jo lacked confidence in her Tango last night and the Rumba may prove to be a difficult dance too.No action at all in her Rumba walks, and shame they got caught up together. There wasn’t much of an atmosphere between them and I think she’ll get 5’s if they’re feeling generous.
Read MoreZoe Lucker & James Jordan – Rumba
I’m afraid I really don’t think Laila’s dance was worth a 7 Len, but everyone else agreed with my 6.Zoe struggled during the week with the sensual side of the dance so will be interesting to see how she copes with the pressure of a live performance. Needs to round her hip action out a…
Read MoreCraig Kelly & Flavia Cacace – Rumba
During the week Craig’s hips and arms weren’t quite working in sync, let’s see if a couple of days more of practice have helped.Needs to have a fot transition between moves with the hands at the start, improved by the time he gets to the cucarachas. No real connection or emotion in the dance between…
Read MoreTraining updates
So the night of the new celebrity competitors is almost upon us, and last night’s It Takes Two had training updates, how is their training coming along? Phil Tufnell & Katya Virshilas Waltz – Needs to relax the shoulders, just holding his arms a little high (arms should be a slight incline down from the…
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