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Old 24-10-2009, 22:00
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Hmm. I always saw the lifts as an extra myself.

Luckily for Natalie and Vincent, the lifts aren't the only thing to set the AS apart from the dance it's based on - there's also the ratio of the dance out of hold.

I know I'd rather watch a good AS without lifts than one which was lift crazy and spoiled the feel of the dance, myself. I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt for now - ask me again later this evening.
The lifts sometimes spoil the AS for me. The dance is proceeding beautifully and then the female dancer is wooshed into the air in some athletic pose that has no bearing on the dance at all, then back down and on with the actual dance

I would rather see a lovely AS danced well without lifts than a gymnastic display
I agree with both these posts. I rather liked the imagination in the choreography of Vincent and Natalie's AS - the dance seemed classier and smoother without the 'showpiece' lifts which more often than not interrupt rather than add to the performance. Vincent can be very creative with his AS choreography - last year's quickstep-based version with Rachel Stevens was another masterstroke.
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:19
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I don't think Jodie and Ian did lifts last year either. I think it's more height than weight though, if you're the same height lifts probably wouldn't look as effective. Also Natalie may feel self concious about being lifted, if it went wrong technically the press would blame her weight. I think Vincent's made a wise decision
Totally agree with this post and whats's more Natalie did a fine job. Anyone can see she's lost a fair bit of weight like some of the others have, but not enough to satisfy some of the unkinder posters on here it seems. And the only dictionary worth using is Collins English Dictionary if you don't want to show yourself up in future.
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:19
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I really enjoyed N&Vs AS tonight and didn't miss the lifts. In fact, I preferred it to Z&J's. It was marked pretty accurately too I thought. She seemed to be concentrating so hard to get the routine down pat that she wasn't quite as bubbly tonight - trying too hard to be elegant I guess!
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:30
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An enjoyable routine, I thought, which didn't suffer for the absence of lifts. I just wish she'd shush when the judges are giving their comments!
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:31
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I preferred them to Zoe and James too - and their last lift was totally off the music and didn't flow within the performance.

Natalie and Vincent did a great job without the lifts IMO.
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:34
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I preferred them to Zoe and James too - and their last lift was totally off the music and didn't flow within the performance.

Natalie and Vincent did a great job without the lifts IMO.
I agree there Saz!

I thought the only AS that truly shone tonight was Ali's.

But Nat & Vinny had more character and brought me far more joy than Zoe & James' competent but rather dull affair.
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:38
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I preferred them to Zoe and James too - and their last lift was totally off the music and didn't flow within the performance.

Natalie and Vincent did a great job without the lifts IMO.

I agree. It was a nice routine. I just don't get the obsession with lifts
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:39
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Ali and Brian's AS was stunning. Pure dance magic. I had tears in my eyes and applauded at the end.
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:39
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I agree there Saz!

I thought the only AS that truly shone tonight was Ali's.

But Nat & Vinny had more character and brought me far more joy than Zoe & James' competent but rather dull affair.
Sid, I love you, but get out of my brain! That's what I thought, too.

Natalie and Vincent's lack of lifts didn't detract from their routine at all, I thought.
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:45
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I agree with both these posts. I rather liked the imagination in the choreography of Vincent and Natalie's AS - the dance seemed classier and smoother without the 'showpiece' lifts which more often than not interrupt rather than add to the performance. Vincent can be very creative with his AS choreography - last year's quickstep-based version with Rachel Stevens was another masterstroke.
I agree completely and the choice of music was an important factor too - the whole routine flowed beautifully.

I preferred them to Zoe and James too - and their last lift was totally off the music and didn't flow within the performance.

Natalie and Vincent did a great job without the lifts IMO.
I agree there Saz!

I thought the only AS that truly shone tonight was Ali's.

But Nat & Vinny had more character and brought me far more joy than Zoe & James' competent but rather dull affair.
Sid, I love you, but get out of my brain! That's what I thought, too.
Natalie and Vincent's lack of lifts didn't detract from their routine at all, I thought.
I love that we are all in agreement - do we spend too much time together maybe?
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:47
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I would rather see a lovely AS danced well without lifts than a gymnastic display
Maybe because they don't need to go for the showstopping lifts to distract from the fact that they can't dance?
Both these posts mirror my opinions- I liked their performance very much.

Well done Nat!
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:47
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I agree completely and the choice of music was an important factor too - the whole routine flowed beautifully.



I love that we are all in agreement - do we spend too much time together maybe?
It's all that time on the carpetted naughty step, Buddy.
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:50
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Sid, I love you, but get out of my brain! That's what I thought, too.

Natalie and Vincent's lack of lifts didn't detract from their routine at all, I thought.
And into your pants!


I love that we are all in agreement - do we spend too much time together maybe?
We're practically family
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:50
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I agree completely and the choice of music was an important factor too - the whole routine flowed beautifully.



I love that we are all in agreement - do we spend too much time together maybe?
Haha, well there's only one more week until I plan to cut down my hours on DS. Perhaps, given that we seem to be becoming one entity this is a good thing!
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:51
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And into your pants!
I am shocked and appalled.
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:51
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Haha, well there's only one more week until I plan to cut down my hours on DS. Perhaps, given that we seem to be becoming one entity this is a good thing!
Boooooooooooo!

Sod the novel. Stay here and play with us Zan
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:53
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I am shocked and appalled.
But not at all surprised?

Sidney Smut - you never change do you?

<smooooch>
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:53
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Boooooooooooo!

Sod the novel. Stay here and play with us Zan
Oh, I'll still play! I'll be on after ITT every day and the main show every week, but I need to get 1,667 words written a day before I can play with you all!
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:54
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But not at all surprised?

Sidney Smut - you never change do you?

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Haha, not surprised at all!
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:57
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Haha, not surprised at all!
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Old 24-10-2009, 22:58
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I think we all do - but don't tell him, he'll get a big head.
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Old 24-10-2009, 23:00
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Love you too Saz <smooch>

I think we all do - but don't tell him, he'll get a big head.
I assume you're speaking of the head on my shoulders

Will I be allowed to read your murder mystery when you are done?

(and remember my advice )
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Old 24-10-2009, 23:02
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I assume you're speaking of the head on my shoulders

Will I be allowed to read your murder mystery when you are done?

(and remember my advice )
Sid, with you it really could be either, couldn't it?!

And it depends whether or not I hate it!

(If you behave yourself, I'll put one in. If I can find somewhere to put one. )
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Old 24-10-2009, 23:06
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So a misspelled dictionary entrant written by people who use words like "heifer" to describe someone is a barometer of acceptable spelling now?

Much as I find UD useful sometimes, not in my house it isn't

By the way, if you look it also has entries under heffa, heiffer and hefer and even those that attempt the true definition - as opposed to urban slang - get it wrong.
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Old 24-10-2009, 23:11
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It's all that time on the carpetted naughty step, Buddy.
Could be...could be...

...We're practically family
Aw sweetie! <smooooch!>

Haha, well there's only one more week until I plan to cut down my hours on DS. Perhaps, given that we seem to be becoming one entity this is a good thing!
You need to get up early, so you can get on here as your reward!

I am shocked and appalled.
No, you're not!
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