:) Actually made my year ....
review of Latin Fever to follow ... could basically sum it up now. AMAZING.
Sunday, 27 June 2010
Best Day Ever ...
:) Actually made my year ....
review of Latin Fever to follow ... could basically sum it up now. AMAZING.
Saturday, 26 June 2010
Over Excited.
Tomorrow may quite possibly be one of the BEST days of my life ... as tomorrow is LATIN FEVER day!
I have never seen a solo Darren and Lilia show before ... so am unbelivably excited.
They are my Idols. So seeing them do what they do best astounds me.
Roll on tomorrow!
I have never seen a solo Darren and Lilia show before ... so am unbelivably excited.
They are my Idols. So seeing them do what they do best astounds me.
Roll on tomorrow!
Saturday, 12 June 2010
One final Waltz.
Ten years is a long time to be doing the same thing. Thats how long I've been at my current dance class. Ten years. Today was medal presentation day, and to me ... the end of an era. As I am off to uni in September today marks my last presentation day for a good three years. It was emotional to say the least.
Things went smoothly, everyone danced, recieved their medals ... the usual. Just before the ballroom section of the presentation I was called to the floor. It was announced to all the friends/family of pupils that I would soon be leaving. So I stood there, with my teacher who said to me as he saw the look on my face "It hurts me just as much as it does you" , this left me laughing awkwardly ... trying so hard not to cry. I thought that was that. done.
However.
The presentation continued. The ballroom section danced. All exept one person who as overlooked when the waltz was danced. Me. I took it as a mistake, let it go. The awards were given out, I was last on the list. Just as I was about to get mine, my teacher took to the floor again, walked over to me hand outstreched. Declaring that I had to work for mine. This was followed by me being led to the floor. He turned to the crowd, me following ( at this point so nervous as I had no clue what was going on) and said " As you are leaving us soon ... I get this last dance....."
"One final waltz."
After that line, I just wanted to stand there and cry. It really hit me.
And it was my first complete solo. To the most beautiful song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXnZNMpcqqM
I was petrified. So afraid of messing up. But. I did it. The dance went so perfectly, and got an amazing ( and totally unexpected) response.
So its been a proud day for me. Massively emotional. Just re capping it makes me actually want to sob.
Things went smoothly, everyone danced, recieved their medals ... the usual. Just before the ballroom section of the presentation I was called to the floor. It was announced to all the friends/family of pupils that I would soon be leaving. So I stood there, with my teacher who said to me as he saw the look on my face "It hurts me just as much as it does you" , this left me laughing awkwardly ... trying so hard not to cry. I thought that was that. done.
However.
The presentation continued. The ballroom section danced. All exept one person who as overlooked when the waltz was danced. Me. I took it as a mistake, let it go. The awards were given out, I was last on the list. Just as I was about to get mine, my teacher took to the floor again, walked over to me hand outstreched. Declaring that I had to work for mine. This was followed by me being led to the floor. He turned to the crowd, me following ( at this point so nervous as I had no clue what was going on) and said " As you are leaving us soon ... I get this last dance....."
"One final waltz."
After that line, I just wanted to stand there and cry. It really hit me.
And it was my first complete solo. To the most beautiful song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXnZNMpcqqM
I was petrified. So afraid of messing up. But. I did it. The dance went so perfectly, and got an amazing ( and totally unexpected) response.
So its been a proud day for me. Massively emotional. Just re capping it makes me actually want to sob.
Friday, 11 June 2010
There may be trouble ahead???
According the the BBC website, the Strictly shake up has already begun, the latest announcement being that three new male dancers have been introduced for this years show. Alongide this follows the decision to reduce the number of competing couples from 16 to 14. This decision has lead to the elimination of one professional couple, and obviously three of our male proffesionals.
Listed in the line up as competing proffesionals for SCD 2010 -
Males -
All is not lost however, as being newly introduced for this series in the SCD Proffesional Dance group. In which places have been offered to the 5 'eliminated' professionals . The concept behind this is to showcase more of the proffesional dancers alongside competing dancers with regards to the style of dance being performed.
As much as I am against the removal of Darren and Lilia from the competing element of the show, I think it will be, in terms of the viewing audience, a good move for the show if they decide to stay on. By them being in this 'dance group' will give the viewer an oppourtunity to see a lot more of them, especially considering their previous run thoughout the series in the show. HOWEVER. I aswell as many other viewers, tune in to see their favourite professionals compete, and are being increasingly more put off the show with the recent announcements.
It has been announced that unhappy with the occuring changes, Brian Fortuna has already declined his position in the show, and I would not be surprised if the other dancers decided to follow suit.
So why these dancers? My guess is as good as anyones. They wanted 14 couples to compete, so that meant the removal of one pro couple. So lets look at this logically.
Ola - pretty much safe, she won last year - so back to defend her title. Thus securing a place for James.
Anton - comic value. They'd be low on gags if they deployed him, and would most likely spark an ageism row once more. Again - Erin, being the long standing female pro on the show, still in.
Brendan, has his bad boy rep, adds 'excitement' to the proceedings, Katya - tours with him, new girl. So safe.
Natalie and Aliona. New girls - quite popular, safe. Vincent and Flavia - Needed for Semi final week, dont want to risk them declining, as Argintine Tango can be done by none other. Kristina ... I dont know why. But she is safe.
Three men are out making way for the new boys. So that leaves Darren and Lilia. They've had pretty shocking partners, and early eliminations, so I guess the BBC are hoping that the viewing audience have forgotten about them! ... We have NOT. It has not been confirmed as to whether Darren and Lilia have accepted or declined the offer of dance group member, I hope they accept, but out of prinicple it is likely that Brian wont be the only one to walk.
So why Ian and Matthew? Matt - out week one. No longer seen as a competitor ... but FANTASTIC in pro dances. Obvious. Ian, had to withdraw from the competition, not an obvious choice to me, obviously all the female celebs will be short this year.
Very odd choices. 3 champions and 2 finalists. Yes. Good one BBC. These pros have obviously done something right to gain those positions. It is at the end of the day up to the viewer, and this particular one is not happy!
But what will be will be. Will this work? Im going with no. But we shall see.
Listed in the line up as competing proffesionals for SCD 2010 -
Males -
- Artem Chigvintsev
- Jared Murillo
- Robin Windsor
- Anton Du Beke
- James Jordan
- Brendan Colle
- Vincent Simone
- Ola Jordan
- Flavia Cacace
- Erin Boag
- Katya Virshilas
- Natalie Lowe
- Aliona Vilani
- Kristin Rhianoff
All is not lost however, as being newly introduced for this series in the SCD Proffesional Dance group. In which places have been offered to the 5 'eliminated' professionals . The concept behind this is to showcase more of the proffesional dancers alongside competing dancers with regards to the style of dance being performed.
As much as I am against the removal of Darren and Lilia from the competing element of the show, I think it will be, in terms of the viewing audience, a good move for the show if they decide to stay on. By them being in this 'dance group' will give the viewer an oppourtunity to see a lot more of them, especially considering their previous run thoughout the series in the show. HOWEVER. I aswell as many other viewers, tune in to see their favourite professionals compete, and are being increasingly more put off the show with the recent announcements.
It has been announced that unhappy with the occuring changes, Brian Fortuna has already declined his position in the show, and I would not be surprised if the other dancers decided to follow suit.
So why these dancers? My guess is as good as anyones. They wanted 14 couples to compete, so that meant the removal of one pro couple. So lets look at this logically.
Ola - pretty much safe, she won last year - so back to defend her title. Thus securing a place for James.
Anton - comic value. They'd be low on gags if they deployed him, and would most likely spark an ageism row once more. Again - Erin, being the long standing female pro on the show, still in.
Brendan, has his bad boy rep, adds 'excitement' to the proceedings, Katya - tours with him, new girl. So safe.
Natalie and Aliona. New girls - quite popular, safe. Vincent and Flavia - Needed for Semi final week, dont want to risk them declining, as Argintine Tango can be done by none other. Kristina ... I dont know why. But she is safe.
Three men are out making way for the new boys. So that leaves Darren and Lilia. They've had pretty shocking partners, and early eliminations, so I guess the BBC are hoping that the viewing audience have forgotten about them! ... We have NOT. It has not been confirmed as to whether Darren and Lilia have accepted or declined the offer of dance group member, I hope they accept, but out of prinicple it is likely that Brian wont be the only one to walk.
So why Ian and Matthew? Matt - out week one. No longer seen as a competitor ... but FANTASTIC in pro dances. Obvious. Ian, had to withdraw from the competition, not an obvious choice to me, obviously all the female celebs will be short this year.
Very odd choices. 3 champions and 2 finalists. Yes. Good one BBC. These pros have obviously done something right to gain those positions. It is at the end of the day up to the viewer, and this particular one is not happy!
But what will be will be. Will this work? Im going with no. But we shall see.
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