I prefer the new layout Olive. It is a bit neater and easier to locate where you want to go.

Another tour photo.
Aliona looks gorgeous and Harry is looking good too.

http://twitter.com/#!/niabirmingham/.../photo/1/large

Sadly we won't be going to the strictly tour again this year

Hope everyone going has a great time

I hope Team Hali are as successful as Team Mattiona were last year!

Oh I like that. Much easier to navigate round.

Sounds like another succesful tour for Aliona

Tour must be coming to an end soon, then I guess we just wait to see if she's back for the new series!

Yes, Aliona seems to have really got SCD and the tour well sussed now - although having a celeb with potential helps.

At least now when she gets a celeb they are less likely to question her ability compared to when she first arrived. I think this year she was a bit more traditional and less adventurous, but that was partly down to Harry's character and lack of dance experience.

She might be given a reasonable celeb next year simply because the producer needs to get entertaining dances and Aliona is one of the best at creating those.

I'm looking forward to the 'James Bond' themed film they shot at Pinewood Studios.

Aliona as a Bond girl - wonder if this photo has any connection with that?

http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/1.../AV-8_copy.jpg

I *think* that image is one from the latest photshoot that she did with snootyfox

The Pinewood filming that she did with Pasha, Chelsee and Harry has something to do with Sports Relief and I *think* is involves water.....

Aliona tweeted at the time.

"Just finished another training for secret mission project...Bond Girl (me) is tired! Now quick rest and sleep before the big day tomorrow"

It may be its just because some Bond Movies were made at that studio, but I took it that there maybe was a Bond connection to what they were filming? Water sounds interesting though - could work well.
They also did the AT? a while back wearing suits to give data for animation, but that may not be connected with this project. They have had an interesting year so far.

Aliona has shown how adaptable she is and that she can do things by the book, but at least we did see some of her adventurous side too.
I just wish they had had 6 weeks training before the show, as Harry would have needed that time for Aliona to be able to get his latin up to a high standard. I feel Harry only realised some of his potential in the time available and he was still improving quickly at the end of SCD.

Has anyone heard any more news on a possible Aliona and Artem tour?

no tour but there is an event happening in Blackpool at the Tower Ballroom on the 14th July - its being hosted by the Fever Dance Company but that is all the info that I have atm - no tickets have been released and no prices for tickets, sorry

http://www.feverdancecompany.com/events-and-socials/

click on "for a full list of our events....." and its listed about half way down

If it's anything like the Vincent and Flavia one I went to there a couple of years ago, it won't be that expensive, but the front row tables are VIP and have to be booked as a table rather than individual seats. IIRC a VIP table for 4 was about £100.

Otherwise you'll need to book quickly once they do go on sale to get decent tickets in the 2nd row near the ends where you can shift the chairs a bit to get a better view of the dancefloor. There might be some balcony seats available as well, and there's plenty of space for an autograph/photo session if Artem and Aliona are going to do one.

All Fever Dance events are the same I believe, front row are VIP tables at £100 for 4 with a bottle of champagne thrown it

Always get nervous when they talk of dropping pros for the next series

Really hope Aliona is back this year, as defending pro champ she ought to!

I do as well but you are right, as defending champion she should be asked back and I am sure she will be

Dont forget Aliona and Harry doing the Strictly Underwater thing tomorrow night

I know!! It looks amazing

https://www.facebook.com/home.php?re...39972872722061

Loved the underwater dance with Harry.

And great to see Aliona trending on Twitter again.

Aliona is the most beautiful dancer - both on dry land and underwater!!!!

hey guys, hope you are all well??

as some of you know, (or not) its Alionas birthday on 1st May and we are putting together a little birthday message thing (like last year for those of you who sent a message)

If anyone would like to send a message can you please email it to lizzi@alionavilani.co.uk or DM me on here

thank you all in advance

Olive you have a DM

thank you

no one wants to wish Aliona a happy birthday? oh, that is a shame

it will be an online birthday card with everyones messages on it which will be sent to Aliona for her to read, it will then be posted on our website www.alionavilani.co.uk for you can all have a look at your messages to her

it would be great if I could get some more - even if its just "happy birthday"

I see Artem is touring with Kara, so it doesn't look like there will be a tour with Aliona then

I wonder whether Aliona has any projects before (hopefully) returning to Strictly?

its Alionas birthday on the 1st May and I was just wondering if anyone wanted to add a message to the online birthday card we are doing?

http://www.alionavilani.co.uk/birthday/2012.php

I will need all messages by the 28th April so either fill in the form or drop me a PM

Thank you in advance

boredom = this

http://youtu.be/nTZbEctAfBk