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Week 1 (no spoiler included!)
kaycee
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I really enjoyed week 1; I must admit I knew practically none of the celebs, but that isn't always such a bad thing as it means no pre-conceived ideas!
Overall - for me - I didn't think any one celeb stood out from all the rest as being a real fore-runner, and likewise I didn't think anyone was really bad, and appreciated the fact that no one seemed overly twee (as has happened in the past on both dwts & scd) and that everyone really put their all into it.
My only criticism was (unsually for dwts) the music! Although some of the VWs were ok, the cha chas were so fast they bordered on the ridiculous, and I found this really bizarre. American Rhythm rumbas are slightly faster than International style (as danced on scd) but the American Rhythm CCCs are slower - so why the frantic speed?
Good show though, and look forward to next week.
Overall - for me - I didn't think any one celeb stood out from all the rest as being a real fore-runner, and likewise I didn't think anyone was really bad, and appreciated the fact that no one seemed overly twee (as has happened in the past on both dwts & scd) and that everyone really put their all into it.
My only criticism was (unsually for dwts) the music! Although some of the VWs were ok, the cha chas were so fast they bordered on the ridiculous, and I found this really bizarre. American Rhythm rumbas are slightly faster than International style (as danced on scd) but the American Rhythm CCCs are slower - so why the frantic speed?
Good show though, and look forward to next week.
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and I like Brooke Burke, I think she's better than Tess, although she attracts similar criticism in the US
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPFTg1za0d8&feature=related
The Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga.
Not into Lady Gaga music but might have guessed as she has come up with some crackers (for dancing purposes).
I wondered where you'd gone.
I was relying on you:D:D
Yay, there you are, founds links, thanks so much for doing it, so much better than waiting a week.
Where is that?
Hi, i'd never 'blue roomed' either but it's actually quite easy to find and use. Google blue room and it's all there, there's quite a bit about DWTS
You can find it here www. theblueroom. me. uk/ forum/
Just leave the gaps out!
Sorry I'm not putting the links on here as well but it's just a bit too time consuming.
I'll look over there when I get chance,
I watched the first night of DWTS just before Strictly's first episode, and what really struck me is just how much more I enjoy the US version. To me, it is the equivalent of Len's ballroom dances where they come straight out, get into hold, and get on with it, compared to Strictly being the equivalent of Len's much detested dance where they come out, faff around with a bed/desk/swing/hatstand for several bars and then posture a bit before getting on with it. I think Tom & Brooke are a million times better than Bruce and Tess - Tom doesn't waffle and waste time, he doesn't make his jokes all about himself. Brooke can be a bit inane, but not nearly so much as Tess. The judges too seem far more credible to me than on Strictly, far less of the arguing and the wildly different scoring, and far less likely to wildly overscore. On Strictly, it often strikes me that they've decided in advance who is going to be good or not. And when Len re-uses his comments from one show to the next, I think that's really cheap! I can't believe that he said Chynna's dance was "not the best first dance ever, but close to it" and then said exactly the same to Holly Valance - there was a world of difference between them!
It's shown on WATCH (channel 109 Sky) at 9.00 on Monday nights, but it's also repeated I think on Tuesday nights, and maybe even on a Saturday (it used to be Sat mornings).
you can pick up all the dances on youtube, it's where I get them...just put the couples names into the search box. there were some great dances for week 1
Thanks Mrs F
Whatever you do make sure you find Carson ???'s (sorry can't remember his surname) cha cha. We laughed till we fell off our chairs!
I loved that dance,best entertainment in ages hope he stays in a while
Carson Kressley:D
I thought it was a brilliant dance as well, and deservedly got the encore dance.
Plus I think Carson is a hoot, you dont know what he's going to say next!