Everybody sing with me...... Dadadadadadadadadadadada.
ITS FINALLY HERE PEOPLE!!! STRICTLY COME DANCING 2010!
Ok so thats got my little burst of excitement out of the way!...
And que Tess for the intro....
What are we being promised this year... Magic.Drama.Romance ( notice the usage of Katya and Gavin... Hmm... looking for things not there are we beeb!!?) and MASSES OF BALLROOM DANCING... well yes, to be fair thats kinda what the show is about. Notice the slight nod towards it now being about dancing.
New titles.... I don't like them... Not Strictly enough for me.
ITS NICE TO SEE YOU TO SEE YOU NICE ... Tess is loving it.
Urgh... Dodgy Johnothan Ross gag.
Ohhh Tess dress has shoulders in it again.... new look this year?
And here come the couples!
Yada yada you know who they are... *bounces* James Jordannnnn
Right hounerable Widdy there... Nice title love.
More bad gags ... 5 stars? hmm ... move it along.
Ok couple number 1....
Vincent and Felicity ... who may I add has the most AMAZING laugh.
"Hello I'm Vincent Simone and Oh My God I am the best dancer on the planet" Hahaaaa nice to see somethings havent changed about Strictly this year.
Training ... looks ok, love her 'excuses'...
They start actually on the floor now??! I spy an epic nod to DWTS *sigh* It'll be props next ... anyway back to the action ....
Oooohh sexy little wiggle there ... Vincent standing around looking gorgeous. Nice amount of basic in the routine, needs to make more of her steps... move a little more, needs more drive. Nice ending though ... I'd give her a 6.
Judging time ... oh and Welcome Dave Arch ...
Bruce now talking in morse code ... 'being rude' hmm.
"more tension in this room than my nan's knicker elastic..." I LOVE LEN.
Alesha ... called her 'Babe' .... didn't talk about the steps..
Bruno ... just Bruno and well Craig, nice and honest as per usual.
New Tess's area ... don't like it. 4577 ... not badddd.
Next uppppp ... Natalie and Scott.
"Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more no moreeeeeee"
Natalie wants to win. Obviously.
Oh Aussie ref with the Kylie..... subtle, and now marmite music?? He looks good though, despite his tantrums!!
Waltz time... Nat in black? Doesn't happen in waltz too often. Scott... stand up!! Shoulders down, ribcage up, make the frame! Bit toooo vertical for my liking!
Hmm... Im never sure of Natalies choreography... some bits are so beautiful, but others ... not so much. Danced quite well ... good for week 1. I'd sayyyyy SEVEN.
Rauchhhhhyyy Len ... agreed ... not so typical.
Alesah fought it was hot.
Sccchhhoooottttt .... oookkk Bruno.
Craig thinks he has puppet hands.... 6788 ... 8? wouldn't go that far.
Number 3 ... Goldie and Kristina.
Gold tooth gag ... He finds it funny at least.
He's an odd guy ... funny though
"From Russia with love ..." *small sob ... Lilia flashback* moving on ... HILARIOUS training video ... and amazzzzzzing song. Love the swagger he's got going on ... annddd I swear Kristina will be out of that top anyy minute now... best not get too excited love, don't want a wardrobe fail. Speaking of wardrobe ... the beeb been costume recycling? I swear Cutler wore that top for the Paso Doble danced with Christine?
Hmm ... good attempt, needs to sharpen up a lot! Very rhythmic though. 6 from me.
Aleasa said Babe AGAIN and Bruno does a crazy dance.... standard.
Craig wants more movemet and Len more content ... agreed.
Awhh "I'll get my coat..." No no ... not that bad. 3665 ... 3? Craigyyy harsh.
Patsy and Robinnnnn ... He has the most intense eyes. Recycled Men in white coats joke... used on Tom Chambers also.
Ohh we have a little sob story, using SCD to make her life better ... one every year.
"I bet that you look good on the dancefloor..." I'll say Mr Windsor.
Beautiful song ... and lovely choreography. Looking good so far... bit of gapping, shoulders need to come down to improve the frame, also need to finish her lines. I feel a little too critical of this .. it was lovely even still. Ermmmm ... 7 from me.
Bruno ... you summed it up for me love.
Dissaarrsssterrrrrrrrrr .... had to get it in somewhere Craig!
Listen to Len ... and spoken like an ex champion ... hmm... or spoken like she's taking notes from the other judges ... ahem .. sorry. 4666 ... bit of disagreement between me and El judges.
MATT BAKER!!!! Oh I love him ... best mention lovely Aliona.
Baaaadddd joke ... but they made me do it. Reaaally.
Younger viewer ... Blue peter babyy...
Hahaaa immitate sport ... plan.... Ali's wellies ... awesome.
Aliona ... grown on me ... shes very sweet ... even if Matt did just liken her to a farm animal... "IVE NOT FINISHED WITH YOU WOMAN ... BRING ME ANOTHER" oookkkkkk.
NO NO NO propsssssssss ... Whyyyyyyyy!!!??? This isnt DWTS!!! *small sulk*
Ohhh gymnastics ... seems to be a favourite of Alionas ... *Rav quickstep cartwheel flashback*
Obviously got landed with the wardrobe joke outfit for the night ... leaves in the hair Aliona?? Could have run a brush through it girl!! ( I joke ) Ohhh he's good... nice strong lines, good feet ... nice routine there too. Gimmicky ... but I liked it... I'd sayyyyy 8.
"You sir are one to watch..." "Best cha cha of the night" "Love the costumes" Lovely Hose?? What!? Oddddd.
This was the introduction .... no Aliiii nooo ... no more props.
7888 ... puts him top ... and broke the 30 barrier.
JAMES JORDAN.... Oh my...Love him more ... ohh and Pamela.
Odd song choice ... cant spell that ... Baboushka?
"Ive got to pull something out of the bag to bring the glitterball home.." loosely translates as "I need to win.... Ola has one so I want one" Oohhh bad boy James ... liking the sound of that!!
"is this in the aid of dancing??"
"I just wanted you to feel my bum..." Ok I wish I was her in that moment!!
Awww I love these two alreadyyyy.
Waltz time ... I still don't like that they start on the floor... even if its all dark and moody and what not! Also I sense some song recyclingggggggg? Lovely start... liking the out of hold sections, nice transition into frame also. She's actually reaallllyyy good! seems very elegant, shoulders need to be down though... still beautifully danced ... 8 from me!
For once I agree with Aleasha..... Judges comments all amazingg. 7888.
Hmmm havent noticed anyone in the background this time ... apart from smiley Anton.
Last one of the night people ... Paul and Ola ( oh how I love her too)
Clever little pun from Bruce.
HAHAHA magiicccc moments ( sorry very innapropriate laugh there ... know a rude version of that song)
Ok count the magic references....
72 but acts like 7 ... cute little couple ...
magic trick in act ...and magic in the song... magic in the dance?? I dunno.
Ola looks enviably gorgeous.Nice sequence of steps, seem very fitting to what Paul can do... was okkkk ....nothing special.... 5.
Bit of singing from Bruno! Craig being his usual complimentary self ... sausage gag....contraversy.
Len throwing out the entertainment word there!
Bring on next week... 2554 ... low... but we have next week...
So Matt/Aliona and Pamea/James are top with 31 ... pretty high score for week one!!
Must add ... Dissapointed by lack of pro dance.... lets hope theyre making us wait for something spectacular!!
BRING ON SHOW 2!!
KEEEEEEEEEEEP DANCING!!
Sunday, 3 October 2010
Friday, 1 October 2010
Happy Strictly Dayyyyyy
FINALLY ...
Will be blogging my own take on the show :) buuttt will be watching via Iplayer as I have no tv at uni :(
Will be blogging my own take on the show :) buuttt will be watching via Iplayer as I have no tv at uni :(
Sunday, 12 September 2010
Back with a Bang?
Glitterballs at the ready people ... Strictly is back! but as we have never seen it before.
Is this a good thing? Who knows.
And so it begins ... the first ever Strictly Come Dancing launch show!
Que dadadadadadadadadadadadaaaaa .... No?
No pairings as of yet, therefore no opening titles, instead we get a glimpse of the red carpet, and no I dont mean someone has dropped a camera on the floor in Tess's area... We see sequins, sparkles... bare chests ...yes, thats you James Jordan! (0.38 seconds in ladies) and all things we have come to know and love about Strictly, all be it in a different manor.
The shows been on two minutes and already Paul Daniels is annoying, ditto Anne Widdecombe... We dont know who they are with yet, but all I can say is God help the poor professionals that end up with those short straws.
Change number one ... New logo. Unvieled to the voice over of Mr Alan Dedicote... who still, whatever programme he does ALWAYS sounds like hes announcing the lottory. Ah well on with the show...
Kicking off with a Pro dance, always a good start! But may I add, seriously lacking in all things Bennelova/Cutler.
Very shiney new set, lots of lights, balconies etc.... looking tres ITV I may add. Camera man so far has got the idea that we want to see the dancers this year... *squeel of AAHHJAMESANDOLA* and breathe... am very much team Jordan this year. Interesting song choice, like how it flowed from opening shots straight into dance... clever. I think interestng can be used to describe the colour choice made by wardrobe when dressing the dancers. Brown? Not what I'd have gone for!
Now desparately trying to figure out who is with who... we have Natalie and Brendan now.. sobs, I miss Ian!... Aliona and Jared ( sorry... looks about 12 years old)... Kristina and Robin, who actually scares me a little, andddd.... Katya and Artem ... Mmmm.
Dance appears to have turned into musical chairs…
Little shot of Anotn and Erin, sorry, cant help but smile at Antons latin skills.
Well, so far so good. Pros still phenomenal, brilliant routine Mr Cutler. Find it a little odd how he choreographed that, yet has been pretty much sacked from the show. Still… amazing job, will miss seeing what he has to offer this year, especially on the jive front.
Ok...Brace yourselves people. Bruce and Tess are back. Que bad jokes and cheesy one liners!
(Spots Cutler in audience... squee)
NICE TO SEE YOU TO SEE YOU NICE…. Sorry… still love that. One thing that hasn’t yet changed about the show.
What do we think of the brand new set? Hmm… Personally, I like. Old one needed a revamp, buuuttt I still cant help but feel its looking a little Xfactor with all the lights, etc.
Ooh… bad joke number one.
Random … have just noticed Tess wearing a dress with TWO shoulders in. Makes a change from previous years I suppose.
Rightyo.... TIME TO MEET THE STARS OF OUR SHOWWWW nice to see catchphrase number 2 still in place.
So we have...
Scott Maslen ( no idea... never watch E/Enders)
Michelle Williams
Peter Shilton ( No idea... got evils from my Dad, for NOT knowing who he is!)
Patsy Kensit
Matt Baker ( yaaaaay!)
Tina O'Brian
Paul Daniels
Pamela Stephenson ( again who?)
Jimi Mistry
Kara Tointon
DJ Goldie (?)
Anne Widdecombe
Gavin Henson ( already looking so orange its unreal)
Felicity Kendal...
Haha ... I hope I dont get Anton... Poor guy.
Back by public demand Aleasha Dixon? Who'd they ask? (sorry... I miss Arlene)
BEST LINE UP EVER??? Reaaalllyyyyy? Specsavers Len. Wonderful place.
Alesha : Looking for a genuine talent .... blatent dig at last series.
Match making time...
Ok so ... Peter Shilton, football legend. No wonder I didnt know who he was.
Matt Baker... awwwhhh! I love him! Incredible abiltiy to be remarkably cheesy ... he'll fit in well.
Scott Maslen... still no idea. Resident bad boy, getoutofmypub*smack*... Okkkkkk.
Ladies now in neon, bit of chest on show from Scott...not bad not bad.
SCOTT... your partner is... ( every single woman in that line up, grinning from ear to ear, probably thinking please be me please be me) NATALIE LOWE ... the look on her face, happy then Nat? silly little dance over to him, hugs, kisses, lovely.
Right now im thinking, one of two ways... either Matt Di Angelo or Craig Kelly... hoping its not the latter!
MATT (aaawwwhhhhh he looks so scared)... Stepping out with (please be Ola please be Ola) ... girls looking a little less excited this time, Erin appears to be praying ...ALIONA VILANI.... Damn. She could look a little more encouraging! Definately a ballroom man I think ... please Vilani, give him something decent to do!
PETER ... Bruce rambles about football... zones out momentarily...In the safe hands of... (zones back in... notices girls looking less happy now) ERIN BOAG. Hmm another goalie called Peter. Original Beeb, original. Again ...im thinking Ballroom guy.
Aha ... new Tess's area.... or Tess's tower now... can see over the dance floor. Apparently she's loving it, a lot.
Ooooh 3 new males ... now we're talking.
My name is chigndivjvnvigvfnbamovirtcch. but you can call me ARTEM... good... im not going to try and say your real name. "New Strictly hunk" ... I'll say.
ROBIN ... "Looks can be deciving" Ooh... interigued.
JARED ... "New American Boy.." Honestly didnt like the last one, not sure about this one either. Aliona will eat him for breakfast.
New boy dance... Will it compare to the new girls dance last year?
Oh Paso Doble ... yaayy. Capes... double yay... even though Jared looks like he's having a tatrum.
Few timing issues have we boys? anyway .. loving Artem and Katya, much prefer her with him than Mr Cole.
Seriously .... good. Couldnt think of a better word eh?
Ok, Ladies pairings.
Tina O'Brian ... Actress... never watched Corrie, not too sure. Like her though.
Pamela Stephenson ... Dr/funny person. Married to Billy Connelly. Hmm.
Michelle Williams ... Annoying already. In a band. "You want me to talk about myselffff?" Well yes love!
MICHELLE ... ( men all very smiley...) how many Destinys child puns can you get into one line... que Tess Daly!.. *shakes head* ooh dear. Fears we have another Aleasha on our hands. Your destiny is in the hands of .... BRENDAN COLE... No silly dances.. just marches on over... still smiley. Carries her up the stairs ... Health and safety Mr Cole... watch it. Im thinking Latin.
PAMELA ... Laughing to the final with JAMES JORDAN (squeeeeee) Hopefully she will be good!!! Please be good!! "Awh come on, you look beautiful, doesnt she ladies and gentlemen..." Smooth James,smooth. Love himm... I dont know with this... maybe more Ballroom, ala Cherie Lungi
TINA... making your dancing streets ahead *ahem... another bad pun* JARED MURILLO. They look cute together. Quite small and high pitched also. "He was in high school musical.." Umm yaayy?
Latin, definately Latin.
Ok so six have paired off ... whats next whats next!!
Brendan and Michelle..."the cat that got the cream... be careful not to spill it Brendan.." oooerrr.
Training video!
Hahaha James walking behind Paul... nice facials there!
Vincent" Did you get that?"
Anne "Nope" good start, good start. I hope he's not with her!!
She needs to stop moaning!! Bless Jared "You having a good time".. "Nope"
Oh dear Mr Henson... man up!
Third set of pairings!
Goldie... No idea, DJ? Interesting teeth.
Patsy Kensit ... Actress, Kissed Mel Gibson. Doesnt want to embarrass her kids.
Paul Daniels... Magician. Annoying man.
PAUL... dear lord. Who will be your assistant..please not Ola.. please not Ola .. (Ladies look apprehensive...) OLA JORDAN... *cries* no no no! Please be good!! Poor Ola. Typical, winner gets an oldie. Who knows, im going to say Ballroom.
PATSY ... the man rocking you world...( men look happy... especially Anton.. wouldnt get your hopes up love!) ROBIN WINDSOR. Odd little shimmy there... kisses, hugs. Nice. Could be a good couple. I think good at both actually.
GOLDIE ... Blue Peter joke... Wrong bloke Bruce. Anywayy.. going for gold with.... Only three girls left.. KRISTINA RHIANOFF. She deserves some good luck, given the past two series... I think Latin will be good for these two. They look happy together, well suited. Shot of Joe in the crowd... looking .. happy?
Back to the judges... Craig this time. Goldie warned to watch Kristinas footwork, as we all know what happened last year... eans him weird claw gesture from Joe.
Another pro dance... yayayay. Gets over excited! ( diminishes slightly after realising there wont be any D+L)
Lots of smoke, all moody and atmospheric, however James and Robin appear to be weightlifting with their respective partners.
WOW Vincent and Flavia are flying!!! Argentine tango in the air...amazingggg. This dance is actually... just wow. Brendan using the other guys as stairs, light up dresses, lightning. Much better than the opening dance. Its a Karen Hardy number too ... not usually a fan, but this I love.
Next lot up...
Gavin Henson .. Ex Mr Charlotte Church, Rugby player, shaves his legs... hmm.
Jimi Mistry ... Movie actor, apparently has rhythm.
Kara Tointon ... Soap star/Model .. Did sport relief Strictly and looked like a chicken??
Ok, KARA ...Artem, Anton and Vincent left... Sharing the drama with ...(Artem appears to have fallen asleep...) ARTEM CHIGVINCEV ... that woke him up. Vincent and Anton now likely fearing the worst...
Ooh highfives and knee slides... smooth moves.
Ok so Gavin and Jimi left.... Flavia and Katya also. Who with who!!!
JIMI... mystery partner (ooh budum...) is... FLAVIA CACACE. So, by process of ellimination ... GAVIN has KATYA... lucky her??
Jimi, im interested by... Gavin, not so much. Katya... work your magic!
Oh lord... Tess is insisiting on a gun show... ooh she makes me cringe.
Katya has to move Gavins arm ... ohh deaarrr. Awkward.
STRICTLY SHOW DANCERS... Jive/quickstep... with Darren and Ian involved its got to be good!
Ahh they obviously won the coin toss in wardrobe... much better!
OHMYGODDARRENBENNETT...... and new people... but still DARREN BENNETT!!
Ian and Aneta... little odd moment there?
Im liking the new dancers, not the idea... but the people, yess. Chem and Tanya work well, and Crystal suits Darren ... but I still dont really go for this whole, "Showdancers" concept.
*Goes back and wathces dance over... realising I watched Darren and only Darren through out*
Having re watched it ... I actually really really enjoyed it! The routine was excellent, really flowed. The singers/band were fab, and it was just great really. The only thing missing ... LILIA KOPYLOVA... sigh.
Okie dokiess.... Final pairings...
Anne Widdecome ... politician... generally annoying. Finds things a "Trifle farfetched"
Felicity Kendal ... acting aristocracy.
Anton, brace yourself... eurgh, and dont please, do not flash your chest. Ever.
FELICITY...Enjoying the good life with ... please Vincent, please. VINCENT!! Yaaaaayyyy!!
Which means ... "WE KNOW WHAT IT MEANS..." ANTON AND ANNE!!! ... Actually hilarious.Antons face!... Gotta love him, such a good sport. Out week one?
Very excited over Vincent and Felicity... new Cherie Lungi?
Random note ... Anton dyed his hair? Looks darker... just me?
The group dance.... here we go, first chance to see them all in action!
First thoughts ... oh dear dear dear Gavin... what are you doing!!
Generally not bad though... looks like it may be quite a close one this year!.
Basically ... Now Im excited!!
Is this a good thing? Who knows.
And so it begins ... the first ever Strictly Come Dancing launch show!
Que dadadadadadadadadadadadaaaaa .... No?
No pairings as of yet, therefore no opening titles, instead we get a glimpse of the red carpet, and no I dont mean someone has dropped a camera on the floor in Tess's area... We see sequins, sparkles... bare chests ...yes, thats you James Jordan! (0.38 seconds in ladies) and all things we have come to know and love about Strictly, all be it in a different manor.
The shows been on two minutes and already Paul Daniels is annoying, ditto Anne Widdecombe... We dont know who they are with yet, but all I can say is God help the poor professionals that end up with those short straws.
Change number one ... New logo. Unvieled to the voice over of Mr Alan Dedicote... who still, whatever programme he does ALWAYS sounds like hes announcing the lottory. Ah well on with the show...
Kicking off with a Pro dance, always a good start! But may I add, seriously lacking in all things Bennelova/Cutler.
Very shiney new set, lots of lights, balconies etc.... looking tres ITV I may add. Camera man so far has got the idea that we want to see the dancers this year... *squeel of AAHHJAMESANDOLA* and breathe... am very much team Jordan this year. Interesting song choice, like how it flowed from opening shots straight into dance... clever. I think interestng can be used to describe the colour choice made by wardrobe when dressing the dancers. Brown? Not what I'd have gone for!
Now desparately trying to figure out who is with who... we have Natalie and Brendan now.. sobs, I miss Ian!... Aliona and Jared ( sorry... looks about 12 years old)... Kristina and Robin, who actually scares me a little, andddd.... Katya and Artem ... Mmmm.
Dance appears to have turned into musical chairs…
Little shot of Anotn and Erin, sorry, cant help but smile at Antons latin skills.
Well, so far so good. Pros still phenomenal, brilliant routine Mr Cutler. Find it a little odd how he choreographed that, yet has been pretty much sacked from the show. Still… amazing job, will miss seeing what he has to offer this year, especially on the jive front.
Ok...Brace yourselves people. Bruce and Tess are back. Que bad jokes and cheesy one liners!
(Spots Cutler in audience... squee)
NICE TO SEE YOU TO SEE YOU NICE…. Sorry… still love that. One thing that hasn’t yet changed about the show.
What do we think of the brand new set? Hmm… Personally, I like. Old one needed a revamp, buuuttt I still cant help but feel its looking a little Xfactor with all the lights, etc.
Ooh… bad joke number one.
Random … have just noticed Tess wearing a dress with TWO shoulders in. Makes a change from previous years I suppose.
Rightyo.... TIME TO MEET THE STARS OF OUR SHOWWWW nice to see catchphrase number 2 still in place.
So we have...
Scott Maslen ( no idea... never watch E/Enders)
Michelle Williams
Peter Shilton ( No idea... got evils from my Dad, for NOT knowing who he is!)
Patsy Kensit
Matt Baker ( yaaaaay!)
Tina O'Brian
Paul Daniels
Pamela Stephenson ( again who?)
Jimi Mistry
Kara Tointon
DJ Goldie (?)
Anne Widdecombe
Gavin Henson ( already looking so orange its unreal)
Felicity Kendal...
Haha ... I hope I dont get Anton... Poor guy.
Back by public demand Aleasha Dixon? Who'd they ask? (sorry... I miss Arlene)
BEST LINE UP EVER??? Reaaalllyyyyy? Specsavers Len. Wonderful place.
Alesha : Looking for a genuine talent .... blatent dig at last series.
Match making time...
Ok so ... Peter Shilton, football legend. No wonder I didnt know who he was.
Matt Baker... awwwhhh! I love him! Incredible abiltiy to be remarkably cheesy ... he'll fit in well.
Scott Maslen... still no idea. Resident bad boy, getoutofmypub*smack*... Okkkkkk.
Ladies now in neon, bit of chest on show from Scott...not bad not bad.
SCOTT... your partner is... ( every single woman in that line up, grinning from ear to ear, probably thinking please be me please be me) NATALIE LOWE ... the look on her face, happy then Nat? silly little dance over to him, hugs, kisses, lovely.
Right now im thinking, one of two ways... either Matt Di Angelo or Craig Kelly... hoping its not the latter!
MATT (aaawwwhhhhh he looks so scared)... Stepping out with (please be Ola please be Ola) ... girls looking a little less excited this time, Erin appears to be praying ...ALIONA VILANI.... Damn. She could look a little more encouraging! Definately a ballroom man I think ... please Vilani, give him something decent to do!
PETER ... Bruce rambles about football... zones out momentarily...In the safe hands of... (zones back in... notices girls looking less happy now) ERIN BOAG. Hmm another goalie called Peter. Original Beeb, original. Again ...im thinking Ballroom guy.
Aha ... new Tess's area.... or Tess's tower now... can see over the dance floor. Apparently she's loving it, a lot.
Ooooh 3 new males ... now we're talking.
My name is chigndivjvnvigvfnbamovirtcch. but you can call me ARTEM... good... im not going to try and say your real name. "New Strictly hunk" ... I'll say.
ROBIN ... "Looks can be deciving" Ooh... interigued.
JARED ... "New American Boy.." Honestly didnt like the last one, not sure about this one either. Aliona will eat him for breakfast.
New boy dance... Will it compare to the new girls dance last year?
Oh Paso Doble ... yaayy. Capes... double yay... even though Jared looks like he's having a tatrum.
Few timing issues have we boys? anyway .. loving Artem and Katya, much prefer her with him than Mr Cole.
Seriously .... good. Couldnt think of a better word eh?
Ok, Ladies pairings.
Tina O'Brian ... Actress... never watched Corrie, not too sure. Like her though.
Pamela Stephenson ... Dr/funny person. Married to Billy Connelly. Hmm.
Michelle Williams ... Annoying already. In a band. "You want me to talk about myselffff?" Well yes love!
MICHELLE ... ( men all very smiley...) how many Destinys child puns can you get into one line... que Tess Daly!.. *shakes head* ooh dear. Fears we have another Aleasha on our hands. Your destiny is in the hands of .... BRENDAN COLE... No silly dances.. just marches on over... still smiley. Carries her up the stairs ... Health and safety Mr Cole... watch it. Im thinking Latin.
PAMELA ... Laughing to the final with JAMES JORDAN (squeeeeee) Hopefully she will be good!!! Please be good!! "Awh come on, you look beautiful, doesnt she ladies and gentlemen..." Smooth James,smooth. Love himm... I dont know with this... maybe more Ballroom, ala Cherie Lungi
TINA... making your dancing streets ahead *ahem... another bad pun* JARED MURILLO. They look cute together. Quite small and high pitched also. "He was in high school musical.." Umm yaayy?
Latin, definately Latin.
Ok so six have paired off ... whats next whats next!!
Brendan and Michelle..."the cat that got the cream... be careful not to spill it Brendan.." oooerrr.
Training video!
Hahaha James walking behind Paul... nice facials there!
Vincent" Did you get that?"
Anne "Nope" good start, good start. I hope he's not with her!!
She needs to stop moaning!! Bless Jared "You having a good time".. "Nope"
Oh dear Mr Henson... man up!
Third set of pairings!
Goldie... No idea, DJ? Interesting teeth.
Patsy Kensit ... Actress, Kissed Mel Gibson. Doesnt want to embarrass her kids.
Paul Daniels... Magician. Annoying man.
PAUL... dear lord. Who will be your assistant..please not Ola.. please not Ola .. (Ladies look apprehensive...) OLA JORDAN... *cries* no no no! Please be good!! Poor Ola. Typical, winner gets an oldie. Who knows, im going to say Ballroom.
PATSY ... the man rocking you world...( men look happy... especially Anton.. wouldnt get your hopes up love!) ROBIN WINDSOR. Odd little shimmy there... kisses, hugs. Nice. Could be a good couple. I think good at both actually.
GOLDIE ... Blue Peter joke... Wrong bloke Bruce. Anywayy.. going for gold with.... Only three girls left.. KRISTINA RHIANOFF. She deserves some good luck, given the past two series... I think Latin will be good for these two. They look happy together, well suited. Shot of Joe in the crowd... looking .. happy?
Back to the judges... Craig this time. Goldie warned to watch Kristinas footwork, as we all know what happened last year... eans him weird claw gesture from Joe.
Another pro dance... yayayay. Gets over excited! ( diminishes slightly after realising there wont be any D+L)
Lots of smoke, all moody and atmospheric, however James and Robin appear to be weightlifting with their respective partners.
WOW Vincent and Flavia are flying!!! Argentine tango in the air...amazingggg. This dance is actually... just wow. Brendan using the other guys as stairs, light up dresses, lightning. Much better than the opening dance. Its a Karen Hardy number too ... not usually a fan, but this I love.
Next lot up...
Gavin Henson .. Ex Mr Charlotte Church, Rugby player, shaves his legs... hmm.
Jimi Mistry ... Movie actor, apparently has rhythm.
Kara Tointon ... Soap star/Model .. Did sport relief Strictly and looked like a chicken??
Ok, KARA ...Artem, Anton and Vincent left... Sharing the drama with ...(Artem appears to have fallen asleep...) ARTEM CHIGVINCEV ... that woke him up. Vincent and Anton now likely fearing the worst...
Ooh highfives and knee slides... smooth moves.
Ok so Gavin and Jimi left.... Flavia and Katya also. Who with who!!!
JIMI... mystery partner (ooh budum...) is... FLAVIA CACACE. So, by process of ellimination ... GAVIN has KATYA... lucky her??
Jimi, im interested by... Gavin, not so much. Katya... work your magic!
Oh lord... Tess is insisiting on a gun show... ooh she makes me cringe.
Katya has to move Gavins arm ... ohh deaarrr. Awkward.
STRICTLY SHOW DANCERS... Jive/quickstep... with Darren and Ian involved its got to be good!
Ahh they obviously won the coin toss in wardrobe... much better!
OHMYGODDARRENBENNETT...... and new people... but still DARREN BENNETT!!
Ian and Aneta... little odd moment there?
Im liking the new dancers, not the idea... but the people, yess. Chem and Tanya work well, and Crystal suits Darren ... but I still dont really go for this whole, "Showdancers" concept.
*Goes back and wathces dance over... realising I watched Darren and only Darren through out*
Having re watched it ... I actually really really enjoyed it! The routine was excellent, really flowed. The singers/band were fab, and it was just great really. The only thing missing ... LILIA KOPYLOVA... sigh.
Okie dokiess.... Final pairings...
Anne Widdecome ... politician... generally annoying. Finds things a "Trifle farfetched"
Felicity Kendal ... acting aristocracy.
Anton, brace yourself... eurgh, and dont please, do not flash your chest. Ever.
FELICITY...Enjoying the good life with ... please Vincent, please. VINCENT!! Yaaaaayyyy!!
Which means ... "WE KNOW WHAT IT MEANS..." ANTON AND ANNE!!! ... Actually hilarious.Antons face!... Gotta love him, such a good sport. Out week one?
Very excited over Vincent and Felicity... new Cherie Lungi?
Random note ... Anton dyed his hair? Looks darker... just me?
The group dance.... here we go, first chance to see them all in action!
First thoughts ... oh dear dear dear Gavin... what are you doing!!
Generally not bad though... looks like it may be quite a close one this year!.
Basically ... Now Im excited!!
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Friday, 3 September 2010
Back in business
FINALLY
My blog works again! Had a few techincal issues but am now back in action!!
My blog works again! Had a few techincal issues but am now back in action!!
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Friday, 2 July 2010
LATIN FEVER!
Ok so as mentioned I was a litttllllleee bit shall we say, excited, about going to see Latin Fever. Why wouldn't I be ... Darren and Lilia are my Idols. Excitement totally justified!
Obviously I've seen them dance before, on SCD, and on the live tour. But this was simply in a league of its own. As a unit, and as solo performers ( both of which demonstrated through out the show) they are simply mesmerising, their skill and talent captivated the audience and coupled with exciting rhythms, music and costume created one hell of a show!
We start of in the carnivals of Brazil. Samba time. Fast feet, and even faster beats. This truly is party time.
The stage is graced with 4 other couples as the show begins. You can sence the anticipation lacing the crowd, hundreds of eyes scanning the stage until finally, the moment everyone has been waiting for .... Darren and Lilia take to the floor.Their precence is captivating, I could honestly say that the rest of the dancers could have been on stage naked and I wouldn't have noticed! Thats not to say that the others were not worth watching of course!
From the Brazillian carnival, its cha cha cha. Arguably the most simple of the Latin Dances with regards to timing etc. This is supposed to be a fun cheeky dance, and that it was. Bum wiggling and flirty looks laced this perfomance, it was so lively and exciting to watch, all of the dancers, not just Darren and Lilia, created such a party atmosphere with those dances, im telling you it was tempting to get up and join in! ( I didnt of course, that would likely get me removed!)
So next we head to Buenos Aires, for the Argentine Tango. This dance has to be one of my personal favourites. The amount of passion and drama conveyed by this dance was truley stunning. The connection was so intense, and the storyline throughout allowed the audience to fully understand the style and mood of the dance. People sat in silence, totally mesmorised by what they were seeing.
Following this ... Swing time!!! This section of the show was so bright, so vibrant ... and that was just Darrens trousers! It really was massively exciting to watch, energy seemed to flow from every fibre of those on stage, everyone was so animated, it was just WOW! Mentioning Darrens 'subtle, understated' trousers! ... the costumes in the show were magnificent, there were beads and feathers, ruffles and frills. All designed by Lilia ( who herself had no less than 9 costume changes!!) The outfits really added to the dynamic of the show and we simply stunning to admire!
Throughout the show, the singers had their chance to take the stage for themselves and perform for the crowd, and I must say they were fantastic! They really got the crowd going, and aided in setting the mood for the dances to come. Perfoming a mixture of Latin inspired songs, such as Quizas, Quizaz, Quizas, Besame Mucho, and Livin La Vida Loca, the band and singers really created an atmosphere for the dancers to develop and maintain.
Now, within the show I had two ultimate favourite dances. Firstly the Paso Doble. I adore this dance, so was so so excited when I found out this dance was included in the show. Just like the Argintine Tango, the drama was intense. The cape work displayed by the men was so amazing ( and yes im now running out adjectives!!!) and Lilia's solo spot was just ... again WOW!
Secondly the rumba. I challenge anyone not to be moved by that dance. It was beautiful. So tenderly danced, wonderfully romantic . . . a true love story. This was another dance where the audience sat in silence, captivated by the beauty and mood of it all. Just gorgeous.
And and and ... there was audience participation! ahhhaaaa loved it! Everybody "Hey mambo ... mambo Italiano!" This really got the crowd going ( and made everyone a little bit excited, becasue D&L were talking!!) crazed clapping and singing along, just what you need! :)
Basically ... it was with out a doubt the most exciting thing I have ever seen. The talent was unbelievable, the music, the costumes and most importantly the dancing ... Fantastic.
( aanddd I as lucky enough to meet Darren and Lilia after the show ( whom were both so lovely) very very exciting indeed!)
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