Oh my! I didn't think there was going to be a sadder results show than when Rory & Erin left. I actually had a river running down my face when Jason & Kristina and Robbie & Ola were up with Claudia. And it didn't stop until after the show finished. It was very gracious of Robbie & Ola to be so accepting and realistic of their standard in comparison to the others. I felt for them when Kristina was so upset. Also felt for Kristina to be so upset. And then Jason was such a team-member. It really was a whole lot of love! I'm almost glad I'm going abroad the next 2 weeks and missing the shows as I don't think I'll be able to cope watching it live.
Predictions for next week: I think Holly will/should leave. I'm glad she loved the Paso but she really doesn't have the passion for the rest of it. Alex is the weakest dancer left but she has the heart.
P.S. Have to mention that Harry crying because he got through was the start of my sniffles.
Sunday, 4 December 2011
Saturday, 3 December 2011
Week 10 - Movie Week!
Robbie & Ola 7 - Quickstep (Reservoir Dogs)
Harry & Aliona 9 - Rumba (Robin Hood)
Alex & James 8 - American Smooth (Pretty Woman)
Holly & Artem 9 - Paso Doble (Zorro)
Jason & Kristina 10 - American Smooth (Singing in the Rain)
Chelsee & Pasha 9 - Jive (Shrek)
My vote goes to Jason & Kristina. Definitely my favourite performance of the evening and I thought Jason was the best of the celebrity performers. I perhaps would have given him 9 1/2 rather than 10 but he was the best. I think the judges were misleading in their comments making me think they were also going to award him a 10. I think they were saving their 10's for Chelsee. Robbie's quickstep was very light-footed and it is very impressive where he has come. Alex's American Smooth was beautiful but a little stiff. Holly's Paso was great but I agreed with Craig. Chelsee's jive was also great but I thought she jumped all her chasses turning back into the 'disco kid' for parts of it. Harry's rumba was also very good. He suited the music track. I was looking out for a pigeon-toed left foot but I didn't notice it. Well done all - it is a tough competition! Robbie & Alex are the two weakest dancers now so I think it's probably ok for one of them to go tonight.
Harry & Aliona 9 - Rumba (Robin Hood)
Alex & James 8 - American Smooth (Pretty Woman)
Holly & Artem 9 - Paso Doble (Zorro)
Jason & Kristina 10 - American Smooth (Singing in the Rain)
Chelsee & Pasha 9 - Jive (Shrek)
My vote goes to Jason & Kristina. Definitely my favourite performance of the evening and I thought Jason was the best of the celebrity performers. I perhaps would have given him 9 1/2 rather than 10 but he was the best. I think the judges were misleading in their comments making me think they were also going to award him a 10. I think they were saving their 10's for Chelsee. Robbie's quickstep was very light-footed and it is very impressive where he has come. Alex's American Smooth was beautiful but a little stiff. Holly's Paso was great but I agreed with Craig. Chelsee's jive was also great but I thought she jumped all her chasses turning back into the 'disco kid' for parts of it. Harry's rumba was also very good. He suited the music track. I was looking out for a pigeon-toed left foot but I didn't notice it. Well done all - it is a tough competition! Robbie & Alex are the two weakest dancers now so I think it's probably ok for one of them to go tonight.
Monday, 28 November 2011
Strictly Come Brendan
What an opening! Loved the black/white costumes.. and fabulous performance from Brendan, Natalie, Pasha and Katya. I couldn't take my eyes off Brendan & Natalie. I've now watched it 3 times in the last few minutes!
How awful were those dancers with that singer dude????? It just makes you realise how wonderful Ballroom dancers are.. their training is so sophisticated and performance so elegant. Those dancers just looked like they were out of a club (I suppose that was probably the point but they looked terrible). Perhaps men will disagree with me but I thought their attempts to be sexy failed. Feel free to disagree.
Lens Lens! YEAH! I saw Brendan singing... but great to see he actually WAS singing and WELL!!!! He really is a performer (only slightly biased maybe?). I say it all the time.. but he just wants to dance and perform and it shows that he dances from within. Love it!
Ola's slow-mo was also very funny! The swingathon was great for morale and competitive spirit.. the whole set up and the way they left the floor reminded me of 'Grease'.
Movie Night! Sounds great and I loved the VT with them all... particularly Robbie & Craig at the end!
Very pretty Viennese Waltz with Anton & Erin. Lovely fleckerl arrangement - very impressive. Shame it was over so quick!
Oh my... I have to admit I knew who was going out.. but it doesn't make it any easier when you see it on the TV. One of the saddest endings. Crying almost much as when Rory left. I feel greatly for Robin who must have been so gutted that he wasn't there and so emotional to be speaking on the phone. Brendan is such a gentleman too, standing back and giving Anita and Robin the praise and credit.. and how gracious Anita was. Why does this show make me cry so much???? I can only put it down to my own love of Ballroom dancing.. it's really indescribable how you feel when you dance Ballroom well and with feeling. You dance with your heart and your soul and it feels amazing.
Bring on Movie Week... and we wonder who Brendan will be dancing with next week :) If he's not in the studio it will be a big loss to the show.. just seeing him in Tess's area with his enthusiasm and support for everyone helps make the show.
Until next week.....
How awful were those dancers with that singer dude????? It just makes you realise how wonderful Ballroom dancers are.. their training is so sophisticated and performance so elegant. Those dancers just looked like they were out of a club (I suppose that was probably the point but they looked terrible). Perhaps men will disagree with me but I thought their attempts to be sexy failed. Feel free to disagree.
Lens Lens! YEAH! I saw Brendan singing... but great to see he actually WAS singing and WELL!!!! He really is a performer (only slightly biased maybe?). I say it all the time.. but he just wants to dance and perform and it shows that he dances from within. Love it!
Ola's slow-mo was also very funny! The swingathon was great for morale and competitive spirit.. the whole set up and the way they left the floor reminded me of 'Grease'.
Movie Night! Sounds great and I loved the VT with them all... particularly Robbie & Craig at the end!
Very pretty Viennese Waltz with Anton & Erin. Lovely fleckerl arrangement - very impressive. Shame it was over so quick!
Oh my... I have to admit I knew who was going out.. but it doesn't make it any easier when you see it on the TV. One of the saddest endings. Crying almost much as when Rory left. I feel greatly for Robin who must have been so gutted that he wasn't there and so emotional to be speaking on the phone. Brendan is such a gentleman too, standing back and giving Anita and Robin the praise and credit.. and how gracious Anita was. Why does this show make me cry so much???? I can only put it down to my own love of Ballroom dancing.. it's really indescribable how you feel when you dance Ballroom well and with feeling. You dance with your heart and your soul and it feels amazing.
Bring on Movie Week... and we wonder who Brendan will be dancing with next week :) If he's not in the studio it will be a big loss to the show.. just seeing him in Tess's area with his enthusiasm and support for everyone helps make the show.
Until next week.....
Saturday, 26 November 2011
Week 9 - Back Home
Only 7 couples left.. and a swing-a-thon tonight!
Anita & Brendan 7 - Cha Cha
I can't tell you how pleased I was to know that Brendan was dancing ANOTHER week! Lulu who? I have loved the "Rent-a-Pro" banter this week and LOVE that Brendan is being portrayed as that knight in shining armour. It's wonderful to see someone with as much energy and love for dance as he has. Ok, enough about Brendan and let's look at the Cha Cha. I though Anita portrayed the Uptown Girl well and Brendan gave her plenty of opportunities to shine and be shown off. I think all the judges were pretty spot on (this week I did listen to the judges before writing my blog). She does need to straighten her legs on all her steps but I thought it looked like she was making a good attempt to do that (if failing). There has rarely been a celebrity who can straighten their legs when doing cha cha. Perhaps earlier in the competition I would have given this dance an 8 but I'm being a bit harsher now.
Holly & Artem 9 - Foxtrot.
I liked the modern approach to the start of the foxtrot then Iplayer froze so I'm having to wait before writing the next part of my blog. Ok.. managed to watch it. Holly did great here. She suited the style that Artem choreographed and appeared to be really trying to get into the mood of the dance. I hate to say that something still seemed to be slightly lacking and I think it's possibly to do with her own love for the dance.. she doesn't come across as really loving the dance and I think it shows. She's good at it.. but I don't think she has a passion inside her for doing it.
Alex & James 8 - Charlston
(Wish other people would stop watching Strictly on Iplayer.. I'm sure that's why it keeps stopping. I'm never going to get to sleep tonight!)
Yeah! Finally got to watch it! What a great track! (Me & My Baby from Chicago) I loved the energy and comedy in this routine. I liked the swimming lift. The basic charlston could have had more swivel (but a hard thing to do). I loved Alex's walks near the beginning of the routine and I thought Alex really suited the dance.
Robbie & Ola 6 - Samba
They've done it again. I want to watch this again. Loved the music.. loved the enthusiasm. Great twist at the end with the strip to the football shorts. Terrible flat feet and a really cringeworthy section just before the last section where all you could see was plonky feet.. but despite that.. I would rather watch this dance again then some of the others already seen tonight.
Chelsee & Pasha 8 - Argentine Tango
Some very fancy footwork. Very tricky moves and all performed soundly. Something about the dress didn't seem to suit Chelsee though it did look nice. It was definitely lacking in performance and looked like a comedy at the end when she started laughing. If she could sort out her acting ability then that dance would have been amazing. (She did need to point her toe on one of the flicks).
Jason & Kristina 9 - Charlston
Excellent. Brilliant performance. Slight timing issues (the flicks weren't quite together). Jason is definitely on top form tonight.
Harry & Aliona 9 - Quickstep
Such light feet. Great speed. Lovely top half and yes there was sway! He really looks sophisticated. I did agree with Craig about the sickled foot but he's a beginner and he did a fabulous dance like that!
SWING A THON
1 point - Robbie & Ola
2 points - Holly & Artem
3 points - Anita & Brendan
4 points - Jason & Kristina
5 points - Chelsee & Pasha
6 points - Alex & James
7 points - Harry & Aliona
Quote from Len: "I might pull something important"
Anita & Brendan 7 - Cha Cha
I can't tell you how pleased I was to know that Brendan was dancing ANOTHER week! Lulu who? I have loved the "Rent-a-Pro" banter this week and LOVE that Brendan is being portrayed as that knight in shining armour. It's wonderful to see someone with as much energy and love for dance as he has. Ok, enough about Brendan and let's look at the Cha Cha. I though Anita portrayed the Uptown Girl well and Brendan gave her plenty of opportunities to shine and be shown off. I think all the judges were pretty spot on (this week I did listen to the judges before writing my blog). She does need to straighten her legs on all her steps but I thought it looked like she was making a good attempt to do that (if failing). There has rarely been a celebrity who can straighten their legs when doing cha cha. Perhaps earlier in the competition I would have given this dance an 8 but I'm being a bit harsher now.
Holly & Artem 9 - Foxtrot.
I liked the modern approach to the start of the foxtrot then Iplayer froze so I'm having to wait before writing the next part of my blog. Ok.. managed to watch it. Holly did great here. She suited the style that Artem choreographed and appeared to be really trying to get into the mood of the dance. I hate to say that something still seemed to be slightly lacking and I think it's possibly to do with her own love for the dance.. she doesn't come across as really loving the dance and I think it shows. She's good at it.. but I don't think she has a passion inside her for doing it.
Alex & James 8 - Charlston
(Wish other people would stop watching Strictly on Iplayer.. I'm sure that's why it keeps stopping. I'm never going to get to sleep tonight!)
Yeah! Finally got to watch it! What a great track! (Me & My Baby from Chicago) I loved the energy and comedy in this routine. I liked the swimming lift. The basic charlston could have had more swivel (but a hard thing to do). I loved Alex's walks near the beginning of the routine and I thought Alex really suited the dance.
Robbie & Ola 6 - Samba
They've done it again. I want to watch this again. Loved the music.. loved the enthusiasm. Great twist at the end with the strip to the football shorts. Terrible flat feet and a really cringeworthy section just before the last section where all you could see was plonky feet.. but despite that.. I would rather watch this dance again then some of the others already seen tonight.
Chelsee & Pasha 8 - Argentine Tango
Some very fancy footwork. Very tricky moves and all performed soundly. Something about the dress didn't seem to suit Chelsee though it did look nice. It was definitely lacking in performance and looked like a comedy at the end when she started laughing. If she could sort out her acting ability then that dance would have been amazing. (She did need to point her toe on one of the flicks).
Jason & Kristina 9 - Charlston
Excellent. Brilliant performance. Slight timing issues (the flicks weren't quite together). Jason is definitely on top form tonight.
Harry & Aliona 9 - Quickstep
Such light feet. Great speed. Lovely top half and yes there was sway! He really looks sophisticated. I did agree with Craig about the sickled foot but he's a beginner and he did a fabulous dance like that!
SWING A THON
1 point - Robbie & Ola
2 points - Holly & Artem
3 points - Anita & Brendan
4 points - Jason & Kristina
5 points - Chelsee & Pasha
6 points - Alex & James
7 points - Harry & Aliona
Quote from Len: "I might pull something important"
Saturday, 19 November 2011
Week 8 - Wembley
Robbie & Ola 6 - Salsa
This was a great opening but not a great dance. It was entertaining and the lifts were impressive but the salsa was terrible. It looked like Robbie was jumping around as if it actually was a football match. I appreciate the occasion but in terms of dancing it wasn't good. I did however really enjoy the performance and enthusiasm and I'd happily watch it again! Great track.
Alex & James 8 - Tango
Excellent Tango and such a hard dance to perform at this Arena with the setup of the stage/set. I hope they get the votes as this is a hard dance to do to make it look showy and also performing so early in the show is against them too.
Holly & Artem 7 - Quickstep
Entertaining routine but I did feel that the actual Quickstep sections weren't quite together. Holly's L arm needed to be lifted more for the posture and I felt like she was up on her toes and not using heels in al the right places (though I did see some). The way the routine moved across the different stages was great but I do think that didn't help the continuity of the actual Quickstep. I think this might be a running problem tonight. I thought the costume was awful then I realised at the end they were trying to make her look like Amy Winehouse.
Anita & Robin 6 - Samba
Always a fabulous performance on top. LOTS of Samba content. She looked gorgeous but it seemed like there were a few mistakes and untidy feet. Parts were excellent but parts were messy.
Harry & Aliona 8 - Salsa
Anyone else waiting for Darren & Jill to appear to do their jive? So disappointing that the music distracted me from their salsa. It sounded like a jive and because it was a salsa it seemed a bit slow. I'd have liked to have seen the same routine to a more 'salsa'-like tune to see the difference. The actual dance/lifts were great but not amazing.
Russell & Flavia 5 - Jive
Another spectacle. Loved the cannon and the flying. The jive was not good. The kicks seemed to be behind time. The feet weren't stretched. The arms were very good and very well stretched. The basic footwork was not good and there was no jive action.
Chelsee & Pascha 7 - Samba
Unfortunately back to a 'pop' style for a lot of that routine. Chelsee's rhythm is very good and at times managed the samba steps very well. I enjoyed the music and performance.
Jason & Kristina 8 - Jive
Oh he went wrong :( Still kept smiling but he went wrong. I was put off by Kristina not wearing Latin shoes yet Jason continued to wear heeled Latin shoes. He was however very light on his feet and had an excellent rhythm. Disappointed this wasn't as amazing as I thought it would be.
This was a great opening but not a great dance. It was entertaining and the lifts were impressive but the salsa was terrible. It looked like Robbie was jumping around as if it actually was a football match. I appreciate the occasion but in terms of dancing it wasn't good. I did however really enjoy the performance and enthusiasm and I'd happily watch it again! Great track.
Alex & James 8 - Tango
Excellent Tango and such a hard dance to perform at this Arena with the setup of the stage/set. I hope they get the votes as this is a hard dance to do to make it look showy and also performing so early in the show is against them too.
Holly & Artem 7 - Quickstep
Entertaining routine but I did feel that the actual Quickstep sections weren't quite together. Holly's L arm needed to be lifted more for the posture and I felt like she was up on her toes and not using heels in al the right places (though I did see some). The way the routine moved across the different stages was great but I do think that didn't help the continuity of the actual Quickstep. I think this might be a running problem tonight. I thought the costume was awful then I realised at the end they were trying to make her look like Amy Winehouse.
Anita & Robin 6 - Samba
Always a fabulous performance on top. LOTS of Samba content. She looked gorgeous but it seemed like there were a few mistakes and untidy feet. Parts were excellent but parts were messy.
Harry & Aliona 8 - Salsa
Anyone else waiting for Darren & Jill to appear to do their jive? So disappointing that the music distracted me from their salsa. It sounded like a jive and because it was a salsa it seemed a bit slow. I'd have liked to have seen the same routine to a more 'salsa'-like tune to see the difference. The actual dance/lifts were great but not amazing.
Russell & Flavia 5 - Jive
Another spectacle. Loved the cannon and the flying. The jive was not good. The kicks seemed to be behind time. The feet weren't stretched. The arms were very good and very well stretched. The basic footwork was not good and there was no jive action.
Chelsee & Pascha 7 - Samba
Unfortunately back to a 'pop' style for a lot of that routine. Chelsee's rhythm is very good and at times managed the samba steps very well. I enjoyed the music and performance.
Jason & Kristina 8 - Jive
Oh he went wrong :( Still kept smiling but he went wrong. I was put off by Kristina not wearing Latin shoes yet Jason continued to wear heeled Latin shoes. He was however very light on his feet and had an excellent rhythm. Disappointed this wasn't as amazing as I thought it would be.
Saturday, 12 November 2011
Week 7 (The week before Wembley)
Alex & James - 8 (Jive)
Interesting decision to wear trainers instead of ballroom shoes. It made the whole appearance of the jive look more like a rock 'n' roll routine. (and I know the two are closely relelated). I was worried when I saw the doll at the beginning (remember Colin & Erin) but Alex really did go for it and particular sections she really looked like a dancer! I'd have liked some neater flicks and I saw the mistake... but loved it as the opening to the show. These two really are becoming some of my favourites.
Robbie & Ola - 7 (American Smooth)
Stop singing along Robbie! Lovely smile. Really good effort with the arms - they seemed smoother.. however the feet seemed a bit heavy. I really think standing spins don't look good when they're not smooth. Tends to look like a helicopter whizzing around. I still think Robbie has so much potential and hope he makes it to Wembley next week.
Audley & Natalie 6 (Cha Cha)
What a beautiful dress Natalie has on!!!! Audley has such a great personality and there was a great content of cha cha steps which were executed correctly with the correct timing but unfortunately at this stage of the competition the standard of technique does not match the other competitors BUT I did thorougly enjoy watching this performance.
Harry & Aliona 9 (Argentine Tango)
Another beautiful dress! Excellent performance.
Jason & Kristina 7 (Viennese Waltz)
It all seemed a bit fierce and jumpy for me. I understand him wanting to show more emotion after last week's comments but I think it was a bit much. The basic Viennese steps seemed jumpy and each time they started to flow they broke into a fierce turn or position. I wanted it to be much better than I thought it was.
Chelsee & Pasha 9 (Foxtrot)
So elegant! Loved it best when they were in hold. Chelsee held herself beautifully. She stepped out, it all flowed. I wished she'd smiled a little more but thought it was gorgeous. Some of the footwork was suspect but hard to tell on the camera.
Anita & Robin 7 (Argentine Tango)
Pretty cool music and Anita really looks amazing for her age. But I did feel that her legs were not stretched/locked when they should have been and feet not stretched when the legs were lifted. It spoilt the look of the dance for me. I liked Robin's choreography to the accents in the music.
Holly & Brendan (Artem) 8 (Rumba)
This dance did suit Holly and I did try to watch her as well as Brendan. It was again a shame that her dress got caught in her shoe. The dress again was so beautiful! Her style was very smooth and she looked beautiful. It must have been hard to switch partners this week but she did a great job. The dance had a lot more potential and I do feel Holly has so much more to give than is coming out at the moment.
Russell & Flavia 7 (American Smooth)
Russell is such an entertainer. Made me really smile. Russell definitely has a "Russell-style" approach to Ballroom Dancing. It's not perfect, it's not technically amazing... but it's so endearing to watch.
Best Dance of the Night - I think Harry & Aliona's Argnetine Tango
Couple to Leave - Audley & Natalie.
*SHOCKED* By Len's language during his comments on Harry & Aliona. I agree with Alisha - jetlagged? Grumpy "Sod" (using his own language)
Interesting decision to wear trainers instead of ballroom shoes. It made the whole appearance of the jive look more like a rock 'n' roll routine. (and I know the two are closely relelated). I was worried when I saw the doll at the beginning (remember Colin & Erin) but Alex really did go for it and particular sections she really looked like a dancer! I'd have liked some neater flicks and I saw the mistake... but loved it as the opening to the show. These two really are becoming some of my favourites.
Robbie & Ola - 7 (American Smooth)
Stop singing along Robbie! Lovely smile. Really good effort with the arms - they seemed smoother.. however the feet seemed a bit heavy. I really think standing spins don't look good when they're not smooth. Tends to look like a helicopter whizzing around. I still think Robbie has so much potential and hope he makes it to Wembley next week.
Audley & Natalie 6 (Cha Cha)
What a beautiful dress Natalie has on!!!! Audley has such a great personality and there was a great content of cha cha steps which were executed correctly with the correct timing but unfortunately at this stage of the competition the standard of technique does not match the other competitors BUT I did thorougly enjoy watching this performance.
Harry & Aliona 9 (Argentine Tango)
Another beautiful dress! Excellent performance.
Jason & Kristina 7 (Viennese Waltz)
It all seemed a bit fierce and jumpy for me. I understand him wanting to show more emotion after last week's comments but I think it was a bit much. The basic Viennese steps seemed jumpy and each time they started to flow they broke into a fierce turn or position. I wanted it to be much better than I thought it was.
Chelsee & Pasha 9 (Foxtrot)
So elegant! Loved it best when they were in hold. Chelsee held herself beautifully. She stepped out, it all flowed. I wished she'd smiled a little more but thought it was gorgeous. Some of the footwork was suspect but hard to tell on the camera.
Anita & Robin 7 (Argentine Tango)
Pretty cool music and Anita really looks amazing for her age. But I did feel that her legs were not stretched/locked when they should have been and feet not stretched when the legs were lifted. It spoilt the look of the dance for me. I liked Robin's choreography to the accents in the music.
Holly & Brendan (Artem) 8 (Rumba)
This dance did suit Holly and I did try to watch her as well as Brendan. It was again a shame that her dress got caught in her shoe. The dress again was so beautiful! Her style was very smooth and she looked beautiful. It must have been hard to switch partners this week but she did a great job. The dance had a lot more potential and I do feel Holly has so much more to give than is coming out at the moment.
Russell & Flavia 7 (American Smooth)
Russell is such an entertainer. Made me really smile. Russell definitely has a "Russell-style" approach to Ballroom Dancing. It's not perfect, it's not technically amazing... but it's so endearing to watch.
Best Dance of the Night - I think Harry & Aliona's Argnetine Tango
Couple to Leave - Audley & Natalie.
*SHOCKED* By Len's language during his comments on Harry & Aliona. I agree with Alisha - jetlagged? Grumpy "Sod" (using his own language)
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Week 6
Jennifer Grey! Great to see her....but... No Ballroom Judge.. how will this week fair?
Lulu & Brendan 7 (Tango)
Being up first with the Tango isn't a great position to be. And I fear for them. Lulu is getting so much better but she lost her frame somewhat after making the mistake and it was very obvious to the camera-audience from the position they were in at the time. It was a nice tango but I don't think it's going to get them many votes especially seeing as they are out first and may get forgotten about :( On another note.. I LOVE Lulu's outfit. Very classy and beautiful colours for her! (Just watched it again.. forgot about the lovely opening sequence up on the top stage.)
Audley & Natalie 7 (Viennese Waltz)
Very nice. A slow Viennese Waltz which was manageable for Audley. There was barely any rise and fall but there was a nice smooth rhythm. A correct performance with that dashing smile and a solid top half. I've awarded the same mark that I gave Lulu & Brendan but I feel that Lulu has lots more potential and that Audley seems to be at his peak.
Harry & Aliona 8 (Samba)
Hmm.. of course Harry has lots of potential. Large parts of the routine he seemed to be hitting positions while Aliona danced around him which for me broke up the Samba rhythm too much. His attempt at the basic steps was good and he was trying hard with the technique though he did look very slighly pigeon-toed on those basic steps and like he was concentrating too much on trying to get it correct instead of letting the rhythm really flow through his body. Easier said than done I know. Russell had the right idea last week with the samba rhythm and also Lulu a few weeks ago. They both just let go and it looked natural. Harry looked like he never let go. Having said that.. he's a great mover and surely he'll stay for many more weeks.
Anita & Robin 8 (Charlston)
Fab set!!! Lovely routine and executed very well. A couple of moments where Anita slightly lost timing but the performance was great. The music of 'I got rhythm' didn't seem to be the best charlston music but great to hear the audience clapping along.
Jason & Kristina 8 (Rumba)
Would like to give an 8 1/2 as I feel it was better than Anita & Robin but I know the rules. I think he suffered slightly from the 'trying to get the technique correct' syndrome and lost some of the intensity. I did think the connection was lovely between them both and the song was gorgeous but I think there was just a little something lacking in feeling the music with the body all the way. It's hard when you're trying to dance on the "2" in a rhythm that is unfamiliar to you and I think he did a great job. (Loved the shirt!)
Alex & James 8 (Quickstep)
Another 8. I'm a terrible judge today. Everyone is getting the same marks. Lovely light and bright quickstep. Shame about the dress being caught but it didn't distract barely at all. Loved the dress and the yellow underneath (and James looked rather swish in the grey too). I was distracted by the swinging ponytail - I don't think that was a good hair choice. Overall, a great dance and I'd like to watch it again.
Robbie & Ola 7 (Waltz)
Another beautiful pairing. Very nice waltz. Shame that in key moments the footwork wasn't good. I literally grimaced at heels on a lockstep going forward. The rise and fall looked good which was why I was surprised by the footwork errors. I do think this dance could be really good with some more practise. Robbie again has a lot of potential and I did enjoy it.
Russell & Flavia 6 (Paso Doble)
Good posture throughout and a good attempt. Not sure I enjoyed the comedy aspect too much. It must be a difficult decision for them to choose between going for an 'entertainment' routine or a classic routine. I guess Flavia knows what Russell is capable of. He seems to be fairly capable and is certainly a wonderful entertainer
Chelsee & Pascha 8 (Charlston)
It could have been a great dance but seemed slightly out of sync with each other. Chelsee just seemed behind the beat a lot of the way through. The dance steps had energy however and Chelsee is very capable.
Holly & Artem 8 (Jive)
This was a laid-back jive. It suited Holly's laid-back attitude (that comes across on camera). It wasn't a performance I'd want to see again but it worked.
Couple to leave:- Audley & Natalie. I like him but I think he's come to the peak of his performances.
Couple I think are in danger of leaving: Lulu & Brendan :(
Performance of the night:- Alex & Jame's quickstep.
Lulu & Brendan 7 (Tango)
Being up first with the Tango isn't a great position to be. And I fear for them. Lulu is getting so much better but she lost her frame somewhat after making the mistake and it was very obvious to the camera-audience from the position they were in at the time. It was a nice tango but I don't think it's going to get them many votes especially seeing as they are out first and may get forgotten about :( On another note.. I LOVE Lulu's outfit. Very classy and beautiful colours for her! (Just watched it again.. forgot about the lovely opening sequence up on the top stage.)
Audley & Natalie 7 (Viennese Waltz)
Very nice. A slow Viennese Waltz which was manageable for Audley. There was barely any rise and fall but there was a nice smooth rhythm. A correct performance with that dashing smile and a solid top half. I've awarded the same mark that I gave Lulu & Brendan but I feel that Lulu has lots more potential and that Audley seems to be at his peak.
Harry & Aliona 8 (Samba)
Hmm.. of course Harry has lots of potential. Large parts of the routine he seemed to be hitting positions while Aliona danced around him which for me broke up the Samba rhythm too much. His attempt at the basic steps was good and he was trying hard with the technique though he did look very slighly pigeon-toed on those basic steps and like he was concentrating too much on trying to get it correct instead of letting the rhythm really flow through his body. Easier said than done I know. Russell had the right idea last week with the samba rhythm and also Lulu a few weeks ago. They both just let go and it looked natural. Harry looked like he never let go. Having said that.. he's a great mover and surely he'll stay for many more weeks.
Anita & Robin 8 (Charlston)
Fab set!!! Lovely routine and executed very well. A couple of moments where Anita slightly lost timing but the performance was great. The music of 'I got rhythm' didn't seem to be the best charlston music but great to hear the audience clapping along.
Jason & Kristina 8 (Rumba)
Would like to give an 8 1/2 as I feel it was better than Anita & Robin but I know the rules. I think he suffered slightly from the 'trying to get the technique correct' syndrome and lost some of the intensity. I did think the connection was lovely between them both and the song was gorgeous but I think there was just a little something lacking in feeling the music with the body all the way. It's hard when you're trying to dance on the "2" in a rhythm that is unfamiliar to you and I think he did a great job. (Loved the shirt!)
Alex & James 8 (Quickstep)
Another 8. I'm a terrible judge today. Everyone is getting the same marks. Lovely light and bright quickstep. Shame about the dress being caught but it didn't distract barely at all. Loved the dress and the yellow underneath (and James looked rather swish in the grey too). I was distracted by the swinging ponytail - I don't think that was a good hair choice. Overall, a great dance and I'd like to watch it again.
Robbie & Ola 7 (Waltz)
Another beautiful pairing. Very nice waltz. Shame that in key moments the footwork wasn't good. I literally grimaced at heels on a lockstep going forward. The rise and fall looked good which was why I was surprised by the footwork errors. I do think this dance could be really good with some more practise. Robbie again has a lot of potential and I did enjoy it.
Russell & Flavia 6 (Paso Doble)
Good posture throughout and a good attempt. Not sure I enjoyed the comedy aspect too much. It must be a difficult decision for them to choose between going for an 'entertainment' routine or a classic routine. I guess Flavia knows what Russell is capable of. He seems to be fairly capable and is certainly a wonderful entertainer
Chelsee & Pascha 8 (Charlston)
It could have been a great dance but seemed slightly out of sync with each other. Chelsee just seemed behind the beat a lot of the way through. The dance steps had energy however and Chelsee is very capable.
Holly & Artem 8 (Jive)
This was a laid-back jive. It suited Holly's laid-back attitude (that comes across on camera). It wasn't a performance I'd want to see again but it worked.
Couple to leave:- Audley & Natalie. I like him but I think he's come to the peak of his performances.
Couple I think are in danger of leaving: Lulu & Brendan :(
Performance of the night:- Alex & Jame's quickstep.
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