Posts Tagged ‘Samba’
Ricky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Samba
Although I don’t agree with the 10 they received last week Ricky is still definitely the one to beat.A little too feminine , with less hip action then i’d actually expect. Also steps were all wrong in the promenade runs. Better hip action later in the dance but needs to avoid bunching his hands. Not…
Read MoreCraig Kelly & Flavia Cacace – Samba
Craig hasn’t really managed a good Latin dance so far in the competition, and unfortunately I don’t think Samba is going to be any different.A very timid performance and lacking in the drive and energy normally expected in a Samba, though Craig does appear to be enjoying himself. A few mistakes, and a lack of…
Read MorePhil Tufnell & Katya Virshilas – Samba
So Phil’s turn to try the Brazilian carnival dance, lot’s of bounce and hip action required Phil!Quite a fast track they’ve picked for this Samba and I don’t think it’s doing them any favours. Absolutely no bounce and it looks very wooden except for the staged hip movement sections. For me I’d have to say…
Read MoreJade Johnson & Ian Waite – Samba
So Ian has done well in the Samba in the past, let’s see how they get on tonight.Jade needs to pick her head up and it’s not as bouncy-feeling as i’d have liked but overall a very good performance. Not sure how the judges will go but I think it’ll be 8-9.
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