Natalie and Vincents American Smooth

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Paperbag_Writer

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by zankoku87:
“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. ”

Originally Posted by Starpuss:
“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.

SeasideLady

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by See:
“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.

BuddyBontheNet

24-10-2009

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!

uptowngirl

24-10-2009

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!

sazzleperkins

24-10-2009

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.

-Sid-

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by sazzleperkins:
“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.

Starpuss

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by sazzleperkins:
“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

sazzleperkins

24-10-2009

Ali and Brian's AS was stunning. Pure dance magic. I had tears in my eyes and applauded at the end.

zankoku87

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by -Sid-:
“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.

BuddyBontheNet

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by Paperbag_Writer:
“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.

Originally Posted by sazzleperkins:
“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.
Originally Posted by -Sid-:
“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.

Originally Posted by zankoku87:
“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?

Bonnie96

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by Starpuss:
“I would rather see a lovely AS danced well without lifts than a gymnastic display”

Originally Posted by Mamaboogie:
“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!

sazzleperkins

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by BuddyBontheNet:
“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.

-Sid-

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by zankoku87:
“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!

Originally Posted by BuddyBontheNet:
“
I love that we are all in agreement - do we spend too much time together maybe?”

We're practically family

zankoku87

24-10-2009

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!

zankoku87

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by -Sid-:
“And into your pants! ”

I am shocked and appalled.

-Sid-

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by zankoku87:
“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

sazzleperkins

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by zankoku87:
“I am shocked and appalled.”

But not at all surprised?

Sidney Smut - you never change do you?

zankoku87

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by -Sid-:
“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!

zankoku87

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by sazzleperkins:
“But not at all surprised?

Sidney Smut - you never change do you?

<smooooch>”

Haha, not surprised at all!

sazzleperkins

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by zankoku87:
“Haha, not surprised at all! ”

Sid - I love him.

zankoku87

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by sazzleperkins:
“Sid - I love him.”

I think we all do - but don't tell him, he'll get a big head.

-Sid-

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by sazzleperkins:
“Sid - I love him.”

Love you too Saz <smooch>

Originally Posted by zankoku87:
“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

)

zankoku87

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by -Sid-:
“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.

)

Smokeychan1

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by Veri:
“http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=heffer”

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.

BuddyBontheNet

24-10-2009

Originally Posted by sazzleperkins:
“It's all that time on the carpetted naughty step, Buddy.”

Could be...could be...

Originally Posted by -Sid-:
“...We're practically family ”

Aw sweetie! <smooooch!>

Originally Posted by zankoku87:
“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!

Originally Posted by zankoku87:
“I am shocked and appalled.”

No, you're not!

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