Doghouse Riley used the term, apparently referring to Danny, in the post higher up this page. The term is generally used to refer to something which is not what it claims to be. I don't know if Danny had previous dance training, but if he did he certainly wouldn't be the first to appear on the show - and win it.
Anyone who watches SCD 2 knows that Danny is putting in incredible hours - 11 or more a day sometimes - of practice to get his dances right and it shows. He's applied himself thoroughly to the whole thing and has made huge improvements. Last night's samba was glorious. Clever girl that Oti.
I loved the modern re-work of paso from Joanna and thought Ore did it really well but he needs to stop making little mistakes. Craig doesn't miss them.
Louise's waltz was also very modern and pleased me less but she danced it extremely well. Dreadful frock tho.
Claudia's Argentine tango was very impressive but I really dislike lifts where the female has to pedal a bike in mid air - looks ungainly - and I thought it all looked over controlled. For once, however, that egotistical J was showing off his partner like he should. Still can't warm to her though.
Judge Rinder just looked self conscious throughout with strange hands, fluid arms and a stiff upper body.
To give him his due, Ed Balls certainly gave himself up to the whole Strictly experience, tried hard and entertained but his dancing was definitely not up to scratch and why, oh why, does he still have his paunch? In a normal Strictly world that should have gone weeks ago.
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Just add my nname to what Obelixx said I agree on all points. Oti said in an interview last week they were practicing for long hours and as we all know practice makes perfect. I am only glad that in my dancing years we did not do mad creations such as Samba, we watched Carmen Miranda do it on the pictures. Louise does it for me although I think it will be a male this year.
Samba is my least favourite dance to do cos of all that rotation in the hips and the leg technique to achieve it. Really difficult and, since I have my new feet, hard on the toes to get all the bounce. Oti's tribal take on it was very clever and more interesting than the usual party spin with tail feathers. It was fabulous and Danny danced it with aplomb.
Louise has come on leaps and bounds and I really like her. Used to think she was vapid on Sunday Brunch but Strictly has brought out her warmth and she's turned out to be a good dancer too.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Hello Obelixx, I know the feeling, my knees creak a lot and the medical advice is stick with them new knees are a hit and miss affair. Jive, Samba, even the Argentine Tango are for the young the way Strictly want it, Oti did turn it into a tribal dance. Watching it Saturday brought back memory of watching the African Rifles in full gear dance for us by fire light. It sent shivers up your back watching them, Saturday did the same, we have some very clever pro's this year. I always prefered a slow Tango and as a young lad in La Linia saw elderly people dance it, the sex was almost rampant. Being dragged on the floor by a grandmotherly lady did I learn what the dance was about, those lessons got me plenty of partners back home. Now the dancing begins.
Claudia's Argentine tango was very impressive but I really dislike lifts where the female has to pedal a bike in mid air - looks ungainly - and I thought it all looked over controlled. For once, however, that egotistical J was showing off his partner like he should. Still can't warm to her though.
I have zero knowledge, I'm just Joe Public watching, but from that uninformed point of view, I thought Claudia's dance was, as previous weeks, too fast and 'show off'. Comparing Louise's AT from a couple of weeks ago and taking a specific example; there's a move where the woman steps back to the man's right. When Louise did it her back curved away and her right arm and leg were extended gracefully and I could see the 'shaping' or whatever they call it. When Claudia did it she barely leaned her head back with her back straight, threw her arm straight up and stomped her right foot just behind her, then was whisked on again to the next move.
I keep feeling AJ is showing how clever he is but not giving Claudia, as a relative novice - albeit a strong one - time to really do the dance. So the judges at least are marking her down but the public are voting for the spectacle.
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Raisingirl, you are correct in your observation, the louise was dance, Claudia was "my AJ is good, Claudia just make the shape"? Kevin, Oti, Joanne are brilliant at showing off thier partners AJ at prancing around his partner, she deserved better.
I would be amazed if any of the competitors over the years who have a background in drama / music haven't also had dance training as part of their time at whichever art school or college they attended.
Jill Halfpenny, for example, actually attended two drama / stage schools, although apparently she tried to deny she'd had any dance training.
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Doghouse Riley used the term, apparently referring to Danny, in the post higher up this page. The term is generally used to refer to something which is not what it claims to be. I don't know if Danny had previous dance training, but if he did he certainly wouldn't be the first to appear on the show - and win it.
Anyone who watches SCD 2 knows that Danny is putting in incredible hours - 11 or more a day sometimes - of practice to get his dances right and it shows. He's applied himself thoroughly to the whole thing and has made huge improvements. Last night's samba was glorious. Clever girl that Oti.
I loved the modern re-work of paso from Joanna and thought Ore did it really well but he needs to stop making little mistakes. Craig doesn't miss them.
Louise's waltz was also very modern and pleased me less but she danced it extremely well. Dreadful frock tho.
Claudia's Argentine tango was very impressive but I really dislike lifts where the female has to pedal a bike in mid air - looks ungainly - and I thought it all looked over controlled. For once, however, that egotistical J was showing off his partner like he should. Still can't warm to her though.
Judge Rinder just looked self conscious throughout with strange hands, fluid arms and a stiff upper body.
To give him his due, Ed Balls certainly gave himself up to the whole Strictly experience, tried hard and entertained but his dancing was definitely not up to scratch and why, oh why, does he still have his paunch? In a normal Strictly world that should have gone weeks ago.
Just add my nname to what Obelixx said I agree on all points. Oti said in an interview last week they were practicing for long hours and as we all know practice makes perfect. I am only glad that in my dancing years we did not do mad creations such as Samba, we watched Carmen Miranda do it on the pictures. Louise does it for me although I think it will be a male this year.
Frank.
Last edited: 28 November 2016 10:35:15
HI Frank. Nice to see you.
Samba is my least favourite dance to do cos of all that rotation in the hips and the leg technique to achieve it. Really difficult and, since I have my new feet, hard on the toes to get all the bounce. Oti's tribal take on it was very clever and more interesting than the usual party spin with tail feathers. It was fabulous and Danny danced it with aplomb.
Louise has come on leaps and bounds and I really like her. Used to think she was vapid on Sunday Brunch but Strictly has brought out her warmth and she's turned out to be a good dancer too.
Hello Obelixx, I know the feeling, my knees creak a lot and the medical advice is stick with them new knees are a hit and miss affair. Jive, Samba, even the Argentine Tango are for the young the way Strictly want it, Oti did turn it into a tribal dance. Watching it Saturday brought back memory of watching the African Rifles in full gear dance for us by fire light. It sent shivers up your back watching them, Saturday did the same, we have some very clever pro's this year. I always prefered a slow Tango and as a young lad in La Linia saw elderly people dance it, the sex was almost rampant. Being dragged on the floor by a grandmotherly lady did I learn what the dance was about, those lessons got me plenty of partners back home. Now the dancing begins.
Frank.
I have zero knowledge, I'm just Joe Public watching, but from that uninformed point of view, I thought Claudia's dance was, as previous weeks, too fast and 'show off'. Comparing Louise's AT from a couple of weeks ago and taking a specific example; there's a move where the woman steps back to the man's right. When Louise did it her back curved away and her right arm and leg were extended gracefully and I could see the 'shaping' or whatever they call it. When Claudia did it she barely leaned her head back with her back straight, threw her arm straight up and stomped her right foot just behind her, then was whisked on again to the next move.
I keep feeling AJ is showing how clever he is but not giving Claudia, as a relative novice - albeit a strong one - time to really do the dance. So the judges at least are marking her down but the public are voting for the spectacle.
Last edited: 28 November 2016 12:24:07
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
Raisingirl, you are correct in your observation, the louise was dance, Claudia was "my AJ is good, Claudia just make the shape"? Kevin, Oti, Joanne are brilliant at showing off thier partners AJ at prancing around his partner, she deserved better.
Frank.
Hello , thought I would watch Strickly take 2 with Zoe Ball to see what Eds got to say
Sad I known
Have a good evening everybody
Danny may have had some dance experience during drama training years, but probably not in ballroom etc. Still my favourite
I would be amazed if any of the competitors over the years who have a background in drama / music haven't also had dance training as part of their time at whichever art school or college they attended.
Jill Halfpenny, for example, actually attended two drama / stage schools, although apparently she tried to deny she'd had any dance training.