Love the rusching on Tess' dress. I had curtains like that once. Dresses of the night: Felicity and Aliona, both stunning.
Mattiona first out for their foxtrot ... crikey, we thought Scattalie's waltz was raunchy, that's the most tango-esque fiesty foxtrot I've ever seen! *Phew* Follow that, everyone else! Len: You're getting on my wick - not supposed to dance that well in week 2! Over emphasized the heels, toe nearly stuck Aliona's bottom. Great start; Alesha - sexiest foxtrot I've ever seen; Bruno: Passion, relentlessly intense courtship: I'm going to get her; Craig: Sharp, clean, timing and frame, ludicrous heel leads. Score: 31
Peterin salsa, great attitude in training - Mambo No.5, great song. Had a good go but a bit too static. Len: We saw fun and chemistry, brave attempt; Alesha: A lot more confident, you enjoyed it; Bruno: The animal still firmly in the cage; Craig - stompy, wooden, lacked hip action. Score: 17
Jarina foxtrot, good move to take her out, lovely start to Sunny Side of the Street, stately and elegant, a bit too 'proper' maybe? Alesha: Graceful, delicate and charming, grow a little more confidence; Bruno: A little princess, so much better when relaxed; Craig: Timing out a little, lots to like, underarm turns fantastic; Len: Performance very good, lovely when apart, work on frame, enjoyed. Score: 26
Robsy salsa on only three hours training. OMG! Canned Heat a fab choice and a bloody good effort, she really went for it! Well done Patsy! Bruno: Spiced up, killer pout, the way to go, Len nearly fainted! Craig: Took ownership of the space, fantastic, full of rhythm; Len: Nearly had me eye out, commanded the floor, so much better; Alesha: A different woman, attacked it, about letting go and having fun. Score: 28 - a 7 from Craig!
Paulla foxtrot - love that Ola's learnt his catchphrases! Nice timing in the opening, think he went wrong early doors though, which put him off, it didn't appeal as much as last week; he's putting earplugs in for the judges! Bruno: Some sections actually not bad - why can't you do it properly all the way through it? "Because I can't remember it!" Craig: Admire your honesty, so much better than last week; Len: An ease about it, appealing, a tad pedestrian; Alesha: Ballroom suits you, there's more to come. Score: 21
Scattalie salsa to Let's Hear It For The Boy - coo, leap down those stairs - he's dirty dancing - hey, I liked that, very showy in a stage showy kinda way! Len: Go on my son, great hips, energy, really good; Alesha: Energy, pizazz, equally as good in Latin and ballroom; Bruno: Scott - strong, tight, footloose, eyeing the prey - you're gonna get it! Craig: Flame grilled and red hot, seriously hot! Score: 32
Brendelle foxtrot - Kelly Rowland pops in to perk Michelle up. Bench alert (borrowed from So You Think You Can Dance?) Brendan side slides his way down the banister, very cool! It Had To Be You the song and it's another wonderfully presented Brendan foxtrot, floaty and elegant. Alesha: quite charming, very god effort; Bruno: Beautiful and elegant, small slip; Craig: A lot of hard work and effort, I commend you; Len: Far superior to last week, body contact, lyrical, nice movement around the floor. Score: 26
Goldina foxtrot - a snazzy one! Nice movement around the floor, love the ending, cool cat leaping*(See Craig for the techy terms!) Bruno: I liked the beginning and end, free jazzy feel; Craig: weight a little too far back, interpretation fantastic, loved the *double click heel into the soda burst turn?!* Alesha: Your own little Goldie swagger. Score: 26
Jamela salsa and the Doc's in control, even if James doesn't know it! James on the couch (Judges table! The song Dr.Beat!) Loving the play acting - major armography going on, fantastic energy and rhythm - even with the slight unbalanced moment - she actually laughed as she carried on. Terrific! Craig: Off like a firecracker, fantastic rhythm, claimed the floor again; Len: Confidence and diversity, coped brilliantly; Alesha: Your body moved effortlessly, had everything I expect from a salsa; Bruno: Stumble apart -rhythm and fluidity - best salsa of the night. Score: 32
Felicent foxtrot, nice touches, well acted, demure, needs to be more lyrical. Len: Everything ok, but all needs improvement; Alesha: Coped well, bit average; Bruno: Classy, unhurried, stately; Craig: foxtrot/tangoness, lovely back attitude turn and swivels. Very well done. Score: 25
Here it is - the Widdyton salsa! "A jolly hockey sticks stomp" to Mambo Italiano - love her attitude. Anton's ripped his shirt off ... Ann's buttoned it back up, lol! Brilliantly hysterical, what a good sport, nearly did the splits by accident. Alesha: Highly entertaining; Bruno: unique and compelling, an out of body experience, watchable; Craig: "Oh, don't bother," says Ann, "you haven't got a zero." And he's cracked, he's cracked. There isn't one word in the English language that could describe ... and now he's speechless! Len: Bit hokey-cokey, legs in and out but no shaking it all about, wonderful entertainment. Score: 12 Boo! But she's probably the safest any safe contestant could be!
Artara foxtrot to From Russia With Love, another tango influenced foxtrot, beautifully controlled, lovely movement; Bruno: Mission Accomplished, Mr Bond, sophisticated elegance; Craig: Danced very, very well, sort top line, relax your left index finger, darling (Picky much! Len's face, lol) Len: You wonder why I get cranky! You did a heel turn, beautiful! Alesha: a fine dancer, stunning routine. Kara's unguarded words will be lost on younger viewers, luckily! Although there may be awkward "What did she mean?" questions to mums and dads! Score: 32
Gavya salsa - there's a bit of attitude but could've done with less throwing Katya about and more trying to dance, there was potential there, sometimes rhythmic, not even the shirt ripping could save it. Craig: No timing, rhythm or hips; Len: Have a bit of decorum! Everyone's expectations were high - didn't live up to it; Alesha: Disappointed; Bruno: Self conscious and hesitant. Score: 19 Tess thanks them on behalf of the nation's ladies.
Jimavia foxtrot - Flavia using a cane on him! Enjoying it far too much. Another moody foxtrot, to Fever, timing excellent, lyrical, a little bit funky at the start! Len: It grew on me more and more to a higher score; Alesha: Loved you throughout, sexy foxtrot; Bruno: Took off with real pizazz, well played; Craig: Dramatic intensity, adored, leading well, clever - danced all the little accents. Score: 30
And they're all done! Scoreboard: Jamela 63; Mattiona 62; Artara 62; Scattalie 61; Jimavia 56; Jarina 50; Robsy 50; Brendelle 50; Felicent 48; Gavya 47; Goldina 46; Peterin 38; Paulla 37; Widdyton 29. My faves tonight - Mattiona, Jamela, Scattalie, Robsy and Jimavia. But I'm concerned for some, as the draws mean there aren't many points between them - I'm pretty sure Widdyton will be safe! Till the morrow then, 7.30pm, BBC One!
Saturday, 9 October 2010
Friday, 8 October 2010
Strictly It Takes Two: Panel Ponderings!
Tonight ... Scattalie, Jarina, Friday panel, crashing rehearsal.
Scott (Scottie the hottie) finds the music helps him understand what he needs to do; Nat (She's Scott herself an eastender) is told what to do by the music. He's got a shimmy, we saw a glimpse! I love her eyeshadow, sparkly jade!
Jarina and Tina (Getting Corried away) is keeping mum on any more mistakes; Jared (American Boy) concurs. They all agree, wardrobe are magic
Friday Panel: Craig on dancing; Chris de Burgh, music (De Musician) full of admiration for the celebs; Louise Redknapp, dresses (Eternal-ly happy) surprised by Matt, he looked like a dancer. Assessments: Gavya - not great, stuck in the mud, flatfooted but Rihanna's Please Don't Stop The Music a great choice, you can relate.
Artara - she's looking great, really suiting her. Matt Monroe's From Russia With Love (See what they've done there!) All the detail on the back of the frock, but then, she'd look fab in a tracksuit. Widdyton - lol - you have to watch! Craig all stern, Chris and Louise cracking up. What do they have to do to score? Simply dance! Dean Martin's Mambo Italiano - fab choice!
Mattiona - an interesting start and finish which they don't show. Lovely feet, legs, lines, gorgeous to watch. Plan B and She Said - risky but will work!
Jamela - knockout! Extraordinary, so much energy - and The Miami Sound Machine's Dr. Beat! Best frock, ruffles, sexy. It's red, points out Chris, I know a song about that and, on cue, they play it!
Brendelle - it's ok, not perfect "slightly sway of back and a bobble bottom" - Craig. Sinatra, It Had To Be You - perfect. Gorgeous, classic dress.
Peterin - "Hip Replacement" - Craig. Needs more energy, work the floor and ... we're out of time!
The stars are paranoid about the stairs, even the three little ones onto the floor. Clauds is in the studio, gives us James and Artem in black vest tops, who in turn give us press ups! Tess' Tower will become Claudia's Castle for the results show, says Alan, the floor manager. Felicent are the lucky? couple to dance us out, to Something Stupid. Clauds is swaying!
Scott (Scottie the hottie) finds the music helps him understand what he needs to do; Nat (She's Scott herself an eastender) is told what to do by the music. He's got a shimmy, we saw a glimpse! I love her eyeshadow, sparkly jade!
Jarina and Tina (Getting Corried away) is keeping mum on any more mistakes; Jared (American Boy) concurs. They all agree, wardrobe are magic
Friday Panel: Craig on dancing; Chris de Burgh, music (De Musician) full of admiration for the celebs; Louise Redknapp, dresses (Eternal-ly happy) surprised by Matt, he looked like a dancer. Assessments: Gavya - not great, stuck in the mud, flatfooted but Rihanna's Please Don't Stop The Music a great choice, you can relate.
Artara - she's looking great, really suiting her. Matt Monroe's From Russia With Love (See what they've done there!) All the detail on the back of the frock, but then, she'd look fab in a tracksuit. Widdyton - lol - you have to watch! Craig all stern, Chris and Louise cracking up. What do they have to do to score? Simply dance! Dean Martin's Mambo Italiano - fab choice!
Mattiona - an interesting start and finish which they don't show. Lovely feet, legs, lines, gorgeous to watch. Plan B and She Said - risky but will work!
Jamela - knockout! Extraordinary, so much energy - and The Miami Sound Machine's Dr. Beat! Best frock, ruffles, sexy. It's red, points out Chris, I know a song about that and, on cue, they play it!
Brendelle - it's ok, not perfect "slightly sway of back and a bobble bottom" - Craig. Sinatra, It Had To Be You - perfect. Gorgeous, classic dress.
Peterin - "Hip Replacement" - Craig. Needs more energy, work the floor and ... we're out of time!
The stars are paranoid about the stairs, even the three little ones onto the floor. Clauds is in the studio, gives us James and Artem in black vest tops, who in turn give us press ups! Tess' Tower will become Claudia's Castle for the results show, says Alan, the floor manager. Felicent are the lucky? couple to dance us out, to Something Stupid. Clauds is swaying!
Barclays Live - Manchester Result
Manchester dance group Precise Crew have been crowned winners of Barclays Live Manchester after wowing a panel of celebrity judges at Piccadilly Gardens and winning an online vote via the Barclays Live microsite.
Laura-Anne Gill (23), Mitch Clarke (20), Jake Harris (17), Yong Ro (23), Hannah Stokes (22), Jenny Goodare (25), Lou Parsons (24) and Kirsty Williamson (20) have won VIP tickets to see Brendan Cole in action and will be dancing all the way to the bank with a cheque for £1,000!
Precise Crew was formed two years ago by choreographer, Laura Anne Gill who has worked with such names as Alexandra Burke, JLS, Gwen Stefani, Kanye West, George Michael, Pink and Katy Perry. As well as winning Barclays Live Manchester, the troupe recently made it to the World Street Dance Championship Finals.
Precise Crew Choreographer, Laura-Anne Gill said:
“We are so happy to have won Barclays Live Manchester and want to thank everyone who took the time to vote for us! The voting was incredibly close between us and the Shockarellas as they’re super talented and we have huge respect for them.”
The finalists were chosen by a panel of judges including Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole, football legend Chris Kamara, Key 103’s Trevor Jordan and Helen Armstrong from Barclays.
Videos of the five finalists were then uploaded onto the Barclays Live website http://www.barclayslive.com/ where they faced a hotly contested public vote.
The Barclays Live competition celebrates continued investment in branches across the region.
In addition to attending the Barclays Live events you can also check out the Your Name in Dance tab on http://www.barclayslive.com/, a new interactive dance tool which allows you to produce a bespoke dance for your name.
Barclays Live teamed up with award winning street dancer BROOKE to develop the online tool which you can share with your friends via Facebook and Twitter, or can copy the link and send it by email.
Brendan Cole says “Congratulations to Precise Crew for winning the Barclays Live Manchester heat. Precise Crew have a huge amount of talent for such young dancers and definitely have a great future ahead of them.”
Laura-Anne Gill (23), Mitch Clarke (20), Jake Harris (17), Yong Ro (23), Hannah Stokes (22), Jenny Goodare (25), Lou Parsons (24) and Kirsty Williamson (20) have won VIP tickets to see Brendan Cole in action and will be dancing all the way to the bank with a cheque for £1,000!
Precise Crew was formed two years ago by choreographer, Laura Anne Gill who has worked with such names as Alexandra Burke, JLS, Gwen Stefani, Kanye West, George Michael, Pink and Katy Perry. As well as winning Barclays Live Manchester, the troupe recently made it to the World Street Dance Championship Finals.
Precise Crew Choreographer, Laura-Anne Gill said:
“We are so happy to have won Barclays Live Manchester and want to thank everyone who took the time to vote for us! The voting was incredibly close between us and the Shockarellas as they’re super talented and we have huge respect for them.”
The finalists were chosen by a panel of judges including Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole, football legend Chris Kamara, Key 103’s Trevor Jordan and Helen Armstrong from Barclays.
Videos of the five finalists were then uploaded onto the Barclays Live website http://www.barclayslive.com/ where they faced a hotly contested public vote.
The Barclays Live competition celebrates continued investment in branches across the region.
In addition to attending the Barclays Live events you can also check out the Your Name in Dance tab on http://www.barclayslive.com/, a new interactive dance tool which allows you to produce a bespoke dance for your name.
Barclays Live teamed up with award winning street dancer BROOKE to develop the online tool which you can share with your friends via Facebook and Twitter, or can copy the link and send it by email.
Brendan Cole says “Congratulations to Precise Crew for winning the Barclays Live Manchester heat. Precise Crew have a huge amount of talent for such young dancers and definitely have a great future ahead of them.”
Thursday, 7 October 2010
Strictly It Takes Two: Nice hat. Really.
Tonight ... Jimavia (it came to my attention I actually changed their team name on Saturday; I've gone back to my original!) Peterin, the new boys.
Foxtrot training: Felicent have a problem with left and right; Jarina have a language barrier; Brendelle all floaty and getting there; Artara showing the required graft; Mattiona looking good; Paulla working hard; Goldina could definitely surprise; Jimavia? Hm, not so sure but they're on the sofa. Jimi (Magical Mistry Tour) talks things over with himself, Flavia (Mistry's Girl) agrees! She says that cha cha was the best first performance for her in five series! Chanks! All you need to learn to dance in a can. Available in salsa, cha cha chicken and fiery foxtrot - which is looking better now!
The Sequin Team, live, from Russia, Hawaii ... and Ipswich! Artem (Russian Revolution) loves the paso, Clauds agrees re the hat; Jared (The way to a Murillo *salutes caption guy*) was a ski racer and is having a blast; Robin (new in the Strictly hood) has no hobbies :( and had to be pulled off the ceiling after receiving the Strictly call! Robin and Artem are sharing an unfurnished flat - and neither could be in to sign for the sofa! Patsy is coming out with attitude this week, is on fire; Tina worries too much about the competition and we've no idea how Kara is, because Clauds is infatuated with Artem's chest. Which we don't mind, if we're honest.
Salsa training: Jamela are looking fantastic; Robsy also much happier and relaxed; Widdyton could be the stuff of legend, there is armography! Ann: "No agonising; I came here to dance!" Gavya, she's going for sexy, he may have to fake it- although, hell-oo, shimmy! Scattalie concerned about friends expectations, could be hot, could be not; Peterin is going to give it plenty. And they're on the sofa. Peter (The gloves are off) loves the whole experience, all you can do is your best. Very positive. A Christmas toy will (not) be on sale: Action Dance Man, with gripping hands - Erin (A Boags Life): "Pull your arms up, you're squeezing me to death!" -Eagle Eyes, Talking, Rotating Limbs for all your favourite dance moves!
Foxtrot training: Felicent have a problem with left and right; Jarina have a language barrier; Brendelle all floaty and getting there; Artara showing the required graft; Mattiona looking good; Paulla working hard; Goldina could definitely surprise; Jimavia? Hm, not so sure but they're on the sofa. Jimi (Magical Mistry Tour) talks things over with himself, Flavia (Mistry's Girl) agrees! She says that cha cha was the best first performance for her in five series! Chanks! All you need to learn to dance in a can. Available in salsa, cha cha chicken and fiery foxtrot - which is looking better now!
The Sequin Team, live, from Russia, Hawaii ... and Ipswich! Artem (Russian Revolution) loves the paso, Clauds agrees re the hat; Jared (The way to a Murillo *salutes caption guy*) was a ski racer and is having a blast; Robin (new in the Strictly hood) has no hobbies :( and had to be pulled off the ceiling after receiving the Strictly call! Robin and Artem are sharing an unfurnished flat - and neither could be in to sign for the sofa! Patsy is coming out with attitude this week, is on fire; Tina worries too much about the competition and we've no idea how Kara is, because Clauds is infatuated with Artem's chest. Which we don't mind, if we're honest.
Salsa training: Jamela are looking fantastic; Robsy also much happier and relaxed; Widdyton could be the stuff of legend, there is armography! Ann: "No agonising; I came here to dance!" Gavya, she's going for sexy, he may have to fake it- although, hell-oo, shimmy! Scattalie concerned about friends expectations, could be hot, could be not; Peterin is going to give it plenty. And they're on the sofa. Peter (The gloves are off) loves the whole experience, all you can do is your best. Very positive. A Christmas toy will (not) be on sale: Action Dance Man, with gripping hands - Erin (A Boags Life): "Pull your arms up, you're squeezing me to death!" -Eagle Eyes, Talking, Rotating Limbs for all your favourite dance moves!
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Strictly It Takes Two: Twelve Sugars Later
Tonight ... Brendelle, Dr. Peter, Tess. But first, top scoring boys, Matt (Crumbs, what a dancer) and Gavin (Tan-fastic) are in boot camp with partners Aliona (More hero than Vilani) and Katya (The Kat's whiskers) there's a lot of bum slaps, but you can't blame Katya and Aliona for taking advantage, can you ;) Matt has an amazing foxtrot frame; Gav's a bit tangled in the salsa armography.
Dr. Peter Lovatt - is he related to Chris Evans? Dancing and psychology = Dance Psychology Lab. Fascinating. Says Jamela have a fantastic dance relationship, compatible - salsa looks amazing; Paulla have a nurturing relationship, constantly reassuring; Goldina looking much better; Artara, intense and matching each other; Scattalie, synchronised, acting the character.
Behind the scenes with the men behind the scenery, Patrick and Mark. That's a lot of plans, implemented by 35 men in just 4 days! #awesome!
Tess (Ready to Tess-tify) on the sofa - what will we call her new area? Tess' Turret? Mount Tess? Loving that they can see the audience, feels more vibrant. Real camaraderie, big personalities, can't keep them quiet. Matt surprised her, Jimi is loving it, look at that cha cha face! Clauds and Tess are going out to play on Sunday; Clauds reckons she's dressing as a man!
Michelle (Independent woman) and Brendan (Filling Beyonce's shoes) do not wish to hear the criticism again, thanks. All becomes clear as to why she's so out there - 12 sugars in her coffee *Yikes* Brendan has weaned her off!
Dr. Peter Lovatt - is he related to Chris Evans? Dancing and psychology = Dance Psychology Lab. Fascinating. Says Jamela have a fantastic dance relationship, compatible - salsa looks amazing; Paulla have a nurturing relationship, constantly reassuring; Goldina looking much better; Artara, intense and matching each other; Scattalie, synchronised, acting the character.
Behind the scenes with the men behind the scenery, Patrick and Mark. That's a lot of plans, implemented by 35 men in just 4 days! #awesome!
Tess (Ready to Tess-tify) on the sofa - what will we call her new area? Tess' Turret? Mount Tess? Loving that they can see the audience, feels more vibrant. Real camaraderie, big personalities, can't keep them quiet. Matt surprised her, Jimi is loving it, look at that cha cha face! Clauds and Tess are going out to play on Sunday; Clauds reckons she's dressing as a man!
Michelle (Independent woman) and Brendan (Filling Beyonce's shoes) do not wish to hear the criticism again, thanks. All becomes clear as to why she's so out there - 12 sugars in her coffee *Yikes* Brendan has weaned her off!
Snippets: Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, X-Factor, Got To Dance, Dancing On Ice
Trav's Thoughts are in on Dancing With The Stars, it's themed night, with every couple having to tell a story - the results and vids are here, they're well worth a look. And an interview with Lacey Schwimmer's musical foray.
The audition dates for the next series of So You Think You Can Dance have been released. To follow in the lock-step, box-step and rond of Charlie Bruce, make your way to Manchester, Freemasons' Hall on October 17th, to Glasgow, City Halls on the 19th and London, Interchange Studios/Hempstead Town Hall Centre on 21st and 22nd. Full details can be found on the website, with full terms and conditions and how to audition elsewhere.
Can you teach an X-Factor singer to have soul? Barb Jungr muses on that within this interview.
And do you agree with this article, that Kara's dominatrix outfit was too much for early evening Saturday night TV - bear in mind, the child wouldn't have asked if Kara hadn't alluded to it! I am in agreement about Cher - she looked shockingly fragile and I'm wondering how she'll cope. I hope it was just the tonsilitis and we do see her at her best on the live show.
Interview with Got To Dance winner, Akai.
A Dancing On Ice rumour - Brigitte Neilsen!
The audition dates for the next series of So You Think You Can Dance have been released. To follow in the lock-step, box-step and rond of Charlie Bruce, make your way to Manchester, Freemasons' Hall on October 17th, to Glasgow, City Halls on the 19th and London, Interchange Studios/Hempstead Town Hall Centre on 21st and 22nd. Full details can be found on the website, with full terms and conditions and how to audition elsewhere.
Can you teach an X-Factor singer to have soul? Barb Jungr muses on that within this interview.
And do you agree with this article, that Kara's dominatrix outfit was too much for early evening Saturday night TV - bear in mind, the child wouldn't have asked if Kara hadn't alluded to it! I am in agreement about Cher - she looked shockingly fragile and I'm wondering how she'll cope. I hope it was just the tonsilitis and we do see her at her best on the live show.
Interview with Got To Dance winner, Akai.
A Dancing On Ice rumour - Brigitte Neilsen!
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