So this week we had the dance fusion - what was the point? Some contestants used 2 dances that they had already done (Lisa and Kimberley), most used 1 they'd done and one they hadn't (Dani, Louis and Denise) and if I've got this right, one had to learn 2 dances effectively (Nicky).
Was Tess dressed best?: I actually quite liked this week's effort. Colour let it down though and I've preferred some of her other outfits. 7.5/10
Denise & James - Quickstep/Jive - "Reet Petite"
She started off well, but I noticed the mistake straight away. Do Wardrobe really have no idea how long dresses should be? There's been too many malfunctions this series and sadly for Denise she was the victim of one. I thought I spotted a couple of other mistakes too near the end. I did like the choreography though so well done James, I actually enjoyed one of your dances. Bad time to have an off week.
Judges' scores: 8, 9, 9, 9
My score: 8
Lisa & Robin - Tango/Cha Cha Cha - "Voulez-Vous"
I have been a champion of Lisa before but after tonight, no way. I actually agreed with Darcey, the Tango section was much better than the CCC section. Robin has had to dance down to Lisa's level but the CCC portion of the routine just looked really laboured and limp. So many mistakes, she has to go soon.
Judges' scores: 7, 8, 7, 8
My score: 6
Nicky & Karen - American Smooth/Samba - "Troublemaker"
I may be slightly controversial here, but I was surprised and impressed by this. Lazy choreography from Karen, it must be said, but I thought that Nicky danced it really well and those comments from Craig were ridiculous and uncalled for. He doesn't seem to like the male celebrities does he?
Judges' scores: 5, 7, 8, 7
My score: 6.5 (close to a 7, but Denise was much better so had to round down to a 6.5)
Dani & Vincent - Quickstep/Charleston - "Happy Feet"
WOW! I know I like Dani but this was brilliant. Vincent's choreography was fantastic (especially the Charleston elements)and Dani's technique has improved enormously since week 1. I can't give it a 10 as I think I spotted a mistake, but she was top of my leaderboard this week, and I can't help but think that a certain Girls Aloud member isn't getting as many votes as hoped....
Judges' scores: 9, 10, 9, 10
My score: 9
Louis & Flavia - Tango/Rumba - "With Or Without You"
Now I know I've been hard on Louis before (get your minds out of the gutter please folks!) but I think I've worked out why I'm just not enjoying this partnership - Flavia's choreography. The softness he has in his arm and hip movements should be perfect for the Rumba and yet it just didn't work (I felt as though Louis was just posing really). The Rumba section was better than the Tango section though, the Tango part was just too frantic and didn't flow with the song.
Judges' scores: 9, 9, 9, 10
My score: 8
Kimberley & Pasha - Tango/CCC - "It's Raining Men"
WHAT ON EARTH WERE THE JUDGES WATCHING? Kimberley's free arm was just hanging there all the way through, she messed up the footwork a few times and yet apparently it was the best dance of the series?!? Denise's week 2 Jive was a lot better than that (and it pains me to say it as I really don't like D&J). Maybe the 4 couple final is to make sure that Kimberley gets there....
Judges' scores: 10, 10, 10, 10
My score: 7
My Leaderboard:
1. Dani & Vincent - 36
=2. Denise & James - 32
=2. Louis & Flavia - 32
4. Kimberley & Pasha - 28
5. Nicky & Karen - 26
6. Lisa & Robin - 24
Saturday 8 December 2012
Sunday 2 December 2012
SCD Week 9 Review
Just to make sure that it's posted :)
So we waved a sad farewell to Michael and Natalie. I'm sure Michael will be fondly remembered for the worst (and yet most hilarious) Jive in Strictly history. I have to applaud him though, he tried his hardest each and every week and I now fully appreciate Natalie because of their partnership. Kudos to Ms Lowe.
Was Tess best dressed?: Hmm, not as good as last week. The split in her dress was too high and the bling was not necessary. 7/10
Kimberley & Pasha - Jive - "Land of 1000 Dances"
Definitely overmarked this week. She was doing alright but she did tire quite badly towards the end and really can't do spins. Suffice to say I think the song was a bit too quick and Pasha might have put too much content in for Kimberley to handle. She needs to come back, refine the technique and dial back the performance a bit.
Judges' scores: 9, 8, 8, 9
My score: 7.5
Dani & Vincent - Viennese Waltz - "That's Amore"
What is it with the judges and undermarking Dani? This was so much better than Kimberley's effort, I'm starting to wonder if she's doing better in the vote than we all thought. She still struggles to fully extend in the arms and feet but I feel she did all the extensions quite well. Vincent has excelled himself again with the choreography.
Judges' scores: 8, 8, 9, 9
My score: 8.5
Michael & Natalie - Samba - "Tequila"
Oh Michael, thank you for carrying on from Victoria in terms of car-crash Latin. It wasn't actually too bad though. Natalie had taken tips from Ola in trying to do 90% of the work, and Michael didn't look awful apart from the hip thrusting (it never looks right when male celebs do that though). It's a shame that he's gone as he got into the spirit of Strictly and then some.
Judges' scores: 5, 7, 6, 6
My score: 5.5
Nicky & Karen - Argentine Tango - "Skyfall"
I actually thought this was quite good for the most part. At least he was actually doing some dancing and not just posing/lifts (see Colin and Kristina). In my opinion, he wasn't being that aggressive at all, so not sure what the judges were seeing there. He needs to refine the technical side, especially for the Ballroom dances, but he should be ok for any Latins that he has left.
Judges' scores: 7, 8, 7, 8
My score: 7.5
Lisa & Robin - Quickstep - "Bring Me Sunshine"
This was what I'd say "wasn't Lisa's dance". She doesn't seem to be able to master travelling in hold, and seeing as that's what the Quickstep mostly is, this wasn't technically very good. Her footwork was terrible - hardly mirroring Robin at all and she struggled to pick up her feet. She did however give a good performance again, and the roll-over onto the sofa made me smile. Robin needs to try and choreograph so that she's able to keep up with him and then it will look a lot better.
Judges' scores: 7, 8, 8, 8
My score: 6
Denise & James - Salsa - "Rhythm of the Night"
I might not like this pairing, but for about the first third of the dance I thought Denise was doing really well. Like Kimberley, there seemed to be too much content for her to cope with. The meltdown from James (supposedly him) just topped it off. This was better than her Cha Cha Cha and I reckon James might just decide to skip the Rumba, seeing as Denise can't seem to master hip action. Denise needs to watch Kimberley for if she has the Samba.
Judges' scores: 8, 8, 8, 8
My score: 7.5
Louis & Flavia - Charleston - "Dr Wanna Do"
Call me cynical but as soon as I realised that Louis was towards the end of the show I knew he'd get his "breakthrough". I actually quite liked this dance and he did finally give a performance (so kudos to him for that), but for me, some of the technique seemed a little messy and I can't understand the 10s. To improve, he needs to keep it up with the performance at all times, but not at the expense of the technique. He'd do well to have a look at some of Harry's dances.
Judges' scores: 8, 10, 9, 10
My score: 8.5
My Leaderboard:
=1. Dani & Vincent - 34
=1. Louis & Flavia - 34
=3. Kimberley & Pasha - 30
=3. Nicky & Karen - 30
=3. Denise & James - 30
6. Lisa & Robin - 24
7. Michael & Natalie - 22
So we waved a sad farewell to Michael and Natalie. I'm sure Michael will be fondly remembered for the worst (and yet most hilarious) Jive in Strictly history. I have to applaud him though, he tried his hardest each and every week and I now fully appreciate Natalie because of their partnership. Kudos to Ms Lowe.
Was Tess best dressed?: Hmm, not as good as last week. The split in her dress was too high and the bling was not necessary. 7/10
Kimberley & Pasha - Jive - "Land of 1000 Dances"
Definitely overmarked this week. She was doing alright but she did tire quite badly towards the end and really can't do spins. Suffice to say I think the song was a bit too quick and Pasha might have put too much content in for Kimberley to handle. She needs to come back, refine the technique and dial back the performance a bit.
Judges' scores: 9, 8, 8, 9
My score: 7.5
Dani & Vincent - Viennese Waltz - "That's Amore"
What is it with the judges and undermarking Dani? This was so much better than Kimberley's effort, I'm starting to wonder if she's doing better in the vote than we all thought. She still struggles to fully extend in the arms and feet but I feel she did all the extensions quite well. Vincent has excelled himself again with the choreography.
Judges' scores: 8, 8, 9, 9
My score: 8.5
Michael & Natalie - Samba - "Tequila"
Oh Michael, thank you for carrying on from Victoria in terms of car-crash Latin. It wasn't actually too bad though. Natalie had taken tips from Ola in trying to do 90% of the work, and Michael didn't look awful apart from the hip thrusting (it never looks right when male celebs do that though). It's a shame that he's gone as he got into the spirit of Strictly and then some.
Judges' scores: 5, 7, 6, 6
My score: 5.5
Nicky & Karen - Argentine Tango - "Skyfall"
I actually thought this was quite good for the most part. At least he was actually doing some dancing and not just posing/lifts (see Colin and Kristina). In my opinion, he wasn't being that aggressive at all, so not sure what the judges were seeing there. He needs to refine the technical side, especially for the Ballroom dances, but he should be ok for any Latins that he has left.
Judges' scores: 7, 8, 7, 8
My score: 7.5
Lisa & Robin - Quickstep - "Bring Me Sunshine"
This was what I'd say "wasn't Lisa's dance". She doesn't seem to be able to master travelling in hold, and seeing as that's what the Quickstep mostly is, this wasn't technically very good. Her footwork was terrible - hardly mirroring Robin at all and she struggled to pick up her feet. She did however give a good performance again, and the roll-over onto the sofa made me smile. Robin needs to try and choreograph so that she's able to keep up with him and then it will look a lot better.
Judges' scores: 7, 8, 8, 8
My score: 6
Denise & James - Salsa - "Rhythm of the Night"
I might not like this pairing, but for about the first third of the dance I thought Denise was doing really well. Like Kimberley, there seemed to be too much content for her to cope with. The meltdown from James (supposedly him) just topped it off. This was better than her Cha Cha Cha and I reckon James might just decide to skip the Rumba, seeing as Denise can't seem to master hip action. Denise needs to watch Kimberley for if she has the Samba.
Judges' scores: 8, 8, 8, 8
My score: 7.5
Louis & Flavia - Charleston - "Dr Wanna Do"
Call me cynical but as soon as I realised that Louis was towards the end of the show I knew he'd get his "breakthrough". I actually quite liked this dance and he did finally give a performance (so kudos to him for that), but for me, some of the technique seemed a little messy and I can't understand the 10s. To improve, he needs to keep it up with the performance at all times, but not at the expense of the technique. He'd do well to have a look at some of Harry's dances.
Judges' scores: 8, 10, 9, 10
My score: 8.5
My Leaderboard:
=1. Dani & Vincent - 34
=1. Louis & Flavia - 34
=3. Kimberley & Pasha - 30
=3. Nicky & Karen - 30
=3. Denise & James - 30
6. Lisa & Robin - 24
7. Michael & Natalie - 22
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