Aliona vs Artem vs James (in alphabetical order)
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The final is Kara vs Matt vs Pamela (in alphabetical order) but is it is also Aliona vs Artem vs James, so it's partly a battle of performance but also of choreography. Who provides the best choreography ?
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Lol at Aliona is crap.:D I like her.
Love the contemporary stuff, the show would be boring if it was all traditional.
Standing ovation week in week out tells me all I need to know:)
However James has choreographed dances to suit all of Pamela's assets so he also deserves praise
Aliona.. well that just another story :rolleyes:
They're under orders from the floor manager.
He's like the best bits of Aliona and James, he has the tradtional side like James but he can also bring a freshness and drama that James doesn't have but that Aliona does, even though she slightly overdoes it. Also, don't think that Aliona's strongpoint is showcasing her partner.
Artem is amazing!
PERFECT summary!
Absolutely.
Artem has raised the bar in a genuinely exciting way and showcased Kara superbly (most of the time
James has very carefully choreographed to Pamela's strengths and knows what will tick boxes with the judges.
Aliona has concentrated on Matt's strengths but failed to work on his weaknesses. Turning a salsa into a mad disco showdance probably being her low point ...
James produces some good clean stuff that shows sometimes simple is best. His rumba with Cherie was brilliant in that regard, and his one with Pamela would have been as good if she hadn't hen pecked him into putting that lift in.
Aliona...I think sometimes loses sight of (i) the classic choreography and (ii) the aim of showcasing her partner. I LOVED their charleston, and actually thought their American Smooth was very interesting and novel, but sometimes things get a bit too frantic.
Of those 3 I would expect the most dynamic and jaw dropping show dance from Artem (as long as he doesn't overdo the lifts) and the most at risk of producing a 'What the...?' show dance (cf. Bacofoilgate) from Aliona.
James is safe, with lots of technical 'bits' so the judges are always pleased with that
Aliona, less said the better. Some of her dances are ok but a lot of it just a bit OTT.
I feel indifferent to James's choreography most of the time. I think the only routine I've ever really liked of his was the Rumba with Cherie but I can't remember loving anything else he's produced. I would have preffered Natalie to be in the final instead of James if I'm being honest as she's a more aesthetically pleasing choreographer imo (as too is Flavia
I was trying to think how to put it, but you've already said it all for me. Totally agree.
Artem has been magnificent this series.
It would be interesting to see how he got on with a celeb with less talent that Kara though, if he has a fault it does seem to be that lacks patience, but then I've always thought that about James too.
Aliona is too progressive and ahead of her time in this competition.
Exactly.
I really don't think her choreography is that bad.
Artem for me, then James.
James is okay with the regular ballroom choreography although it a bit too predictable and boring. Latin very basic and nothing special.
Aliona.....dear me:o
James has played it very safe with Pamela & that has worked well for them.
Aliona imo has let Matt down badly with her choreography.
Aliona didn't deliver consistently on the content of the dances, used Matt's gymnastic prowess too much and did too much personal grandstanding.
Not to mention the hair...
I'd have loved to see what a Katya or Flavia would have made of Matt.
Artem has played his part in achieving this, but I will be interested to see how he goes with someone so less obviously talented as Kara next year.