Anita Dobson & Robin Windsor – Salsa

A bit of a stumble but they’re quick to get back into routine, though Anita’s confidence looks to have been knocked. It’s a real shame as they started really well but some of the later sequences just seem to have lost the fire. A cheeky performance but lost it halfway, just a 6 from me.…

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Rory Bremner & Erin Boag – Salsa

A bit out of time at the start but a great smile. Needs to stand up straighter and I feel there are points when Rory’s just standing around waiting for his turn. Salsa is a very difficult dance though, and along with the Foxtrot, I think they’re both too early in the competition. A good…

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Holly Valence & Artem Chigvintsev – Salsa

Not sure on the head movements and her steps are still a bit too big for my liking but I do feel a lot more energy this week…though I still feel there’s something missing from the performance. Her arms can be a bit lazy at times but it wasn’t bad still don’t think I can…

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Dan Lobb & Katya Virshilas – Salsa

No, why on earth do the flip at the start, feels a bit ‘dad at a wedding’ and the outfit doesn’t help. Another routine that really doesn’t feel like a Salsa, and the lifts are just a complete distraction. I’m afraid it didn’t really feel like a dance, more like a show dance, and I…

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Audley Harrison & Natalie Lowe – Salsa

I still feel it’s a bit too disco and not enough Salsa, Audley still looks flat footed as he moves around.  Plenty of personality but he must avoid looking down. Some really good spins but Audley needs to take smaller steps and try to control his body better. Not a bad Salsa but just a…

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Chelsee Healey & Pasha Kovalev – Salsa

Energetic start though not sure on the outfit.  Good floor spin but I think they’ve chosen the outfit to mask a lack of hip action. Chelsee looks a little tired near the end and I think there was maybe a bit too much choreography, not enough time for Chelsee to perfect her technique. I expected…

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Strictly Come Dancing Week 2 Rehearsals

So week 2 of Strictly is upon us, and there’s a new round of training videos to pour over.  I’ve watched training videos on It Takes Two from Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as well as the above video for my comments.This year they have removed the dance off (stupid idea if you ask me) so…

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Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev – Salsa

Salsa starts as a basic and quite easy dance but can soon progress into very complex and intricate moves…and I’m guessing these guys won’t have shied away from that. They start with a cartwheel over Artem’s shoulder…yet another example of how the Strictly rulebook has gone out of the window! I feel Kara looks a…

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Strictly Come Dancing – Saturday 9th October

As a change this week I’ve decided to blog my analysis all in one post, it’ll make it easier for you guys reading too. However I will post links as I go so you may need to refresh the page to see each new comment if you’re watching live (well I’m starting about half an…

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Laila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Salsa

They’ve not impressed in the Latin so far this series, the training looks good but can they ‘bring it’ on the night? Why Laila, why always the mistakes? Especially when you’re apart from Anton it just makes it so obvious. Emma asked me yesterday my prediction for who was going out tonight, I predicted Laila…

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