Have the producers got something against Paul Daniels? I would have thought that giving him the cha cha cha as his first dance was akin to cruel and unusual punishment and would be deemed constitutional in the US.
This is every bit as bad as you think it's going to be and there's zero humour to lighten it up.
Friday, 17 September 2010
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Matt and Aliona - serious but not grumpy
After a two day gap, the next training video is here - it's Matt and Aliona.
Theirs is the most serious and industrious so far, but I'm impressed that on the first day, Matt's hands are getting into the ballpark of where they should be. Aliona also seemed likeable this year. Last time she seemed to do nothing but sulk in the short time she was in the show.
Another partnership which has potential.....and very cool boots.
Theirs is the most serious and industrious so far, but I'm impressed that on the first day, Matt's hands are getting into the ballpark of where they should be. Aliona also seemed likeable this year. Last time she seemed to do nothing but sulk in the short time she was in the show.
Another partnership which has potential.....and very cool boots.
BBC insist Strictly pairings were done on the launch show
Some of us have been a bit sceptical about whether the celebrities genuinely were allocated their partners during the launch show when it was recorded last Wednesday, especially given that the couples ended up together at the end of the Group Dance.
The consensus has been that they must have known before.
Not so, says the BBC.. Apparently it was all in the choreography. The professionals apparently rehearsed seven different endings to get them to their celebrities.
Then,
The consensus has been that they must have known before.
Not so, says the BBC.. Apparently it was all in the choreography. The professionals apparently rehearsed seven different endings to get them to their celebrities.
Then,
Just before the routine was performed, the choreographer was able to quickly remind the dancers which ending they had to dance - but as professionals they could adapt easily."Hmmm. An awful lot of variables in there. Sounds very complicated even for fantastically skilled professionals. I still think they knew beforehand, even if the celebrities didn't.
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Goldie, Kristina and the techno Cha Cha Cha
Today's training video features Goldie and Kristina rehearsing their Cha Cha Cha. Sorry, but I can't even write it without hearing Craig describe it as the Chaw Chaw Chaw.
Again they seem to get on well, and he seems to be able to move - if you're into robotic chic. Very 90s techno stuff. There's going to be entertainment value in this partnership for sure.
A training session that ends with the words "You're a machine, stay away from me" and talks about the wheels falling off in the next one could give legitimate cause for concern. I think this was all a bit of harmless fun, though. This pair could mix things up.
Again they seem to get on well, and he seems to be able to move - if you're into robotic chic. Very 90s techno stuff. There's going to be entertainment value in this partnership for sure.
A training session that ends with the words "You're a machine, stay away from me" and talks about the wheels falling off in the next one could give legitimate cause for concern. I think this was all a bit of harmless fun, though. This pair could mix things up.
Michelle and Brendan's first training session
The nice BBC Strictly people have promised to post a new video from the dancers' training every day. First up, Michelle and Brendan.
It's only just over a minute but we already have some very healthy body language, funny banter and an equality in the relationship that's going to entertain us. I wonder how many people will dream about her saying "give me a back basic". And then there's Brendan retaliating by telling her she looks like his dad dancing.
It's not a huge surprise that they're doing the cha cha cha but even on the first day, it looks like it'll be good. That girl has rhythm.
It's only just over a minute but we already have some very healthy body language, funny banter and an equality in the relationship that's going to entertain us. I wonder how many people will dream about her saying "give me a back basic". And then there's Brendan retaliating by telling her she looks like his dad dancing.
It's not a huge surprise that they're doing the cha cha cha but even on the first day, it looks like it'll be good. That girl has rhythm.
Monday, 13 September 2010
Couples chat backstage after launch show
Those nice people at the BBC have put up a video, which they've encouraged us to share with you, showing backstage interviews with the newly formed couples at the launch show.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
3 days left to apply for Strictly Live Show tickets
I was surprised to find out this morning that it's still possible to apply for tickets to the Strictly live shows. On closer inspection, I discovered that the programme is again going to Blackpool on 20th November, with all the other shows being at TV Centre. Obviously, there are going to be many more applicants than there are tickets so it's all done by means of a random draw.
A full list of all the dates, and all the details you will ever need can be found here. The deadline is 10pm on Thursday and you can apply for as many dates as you can manage, but, if you are lucky enough to get tickets, it will be for one show only.
Good luck!
A full list of all the dates, and all the details you will ever need can be found here. The deadline is 10pm on Thursday and you can apply for as many dates as you can manage, but, if you are lucky enough to get tickets, it will be for one show only.
Good luck!
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