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Favourite SCD choreographer?
Lorelei Lee
19-10-2010
Right then, whose routines do you always find the most watchable? Celeb and pro routines are eligible for discussion.

I think of the current celeb-routine-creating crop, my favourite would be Vincent, who always makes sure the dance is a partnership of equals and has the requisite amount of TV flair.

I have a very soft spot for anything choreographed for the pros by Matt Cutler (though I didn't like his celeb choreography as much).

Joint celeb/pro choreography winner for me would probably be the lovely and hotly-anticipated-returnee Ian.

EDIT: This isn't meant to be a technical thread - just one to discuss your feelings about different routines on
olivej
19-10-2010
Lilia - without a doubt
josar22
19-10-2010
Definitely Lilia.
SeasideLady
19-10-2010
I think up till now Vincent's choreography for Felicity has been a tiny bit subdued this series, due to her, and I'm feeling sad about it to be honest. Who can forget the routines he created for Louisa and Rachel - I never tire of watching them back. For me it's a case of " if only he hadn't got Felicity, but somebody like Kara instead ". He'll always be my favourite Pro anyway!

I think Artem is a fantastic addition to Strictly - his three routines for Kara have been superb.
-Sid-
19-10-2010
I think a lot of the pros have upped their game over the years but Vincent's choreography still stands out for me. His routines have an added flare about them.

What Vincent also does so well is to build up a great relationship with his partner, really get in tune with their personality, and then choose music and tailor his choreography accordingly.

It does seem to be harder work with Felicity this year, I think Vincent is still trying to figure her out so the emotional connection hasn't quite formed yet. But they're getting there.
katie_p
19-10-2010
Definitely Lilia- both pro and celeb choreography.
yenston
19-10-2010
Another vote for Lilia. She's definitely the best IMO.
molo flapian
19-10-2010
Lilia

sigh.
Mystical123
19-10-2010
For pro routines definitely Matt - the pro jives were always amazing. I'll overlook the launch show routine that I didn't particularly like...

Kristina's also had a couple of inspired moments in choreographing pro routines, wasn't it her who did the Sweet Charity number?

Lilia has also produced some great routines, and many of Flavia's, especially in series 5 and the Jai Ho tango last year (even though Craig wasn't good) have also been fabulous.

I enjoy James's ballroom choreography and every rumba he's done for a celeb, and I think Ola, while maybe not being the flashiest choreographer, is one of the cleverest, same with Erin, and that's as good in my book as creating technically amazing celeb routines.

Natalie came across as a great choreographer last series, the waltz and quickstep especially were brilliant, but I've yet to be as impressed this year, she and Aliona have both ruined great routines with dodgy starts or endings.

And I also can't leave out Vincent, some of his routines with Rachel especially were just stunning

So I guess I don't really have a favourite. I like nearly all of them as choreographers, and they each bring something slightly different, and a slightly different focus, to each routine, which is what makes the show so dynamic and interesting
Dilly 1
19-10-2010
Flavia.....Her routines with Matt were fabulous, as was her Tango for Craig last year....and I think her choreography for Jimi this year has been brilliant. Apart from all these celeb routines her work for the pro group numbers is generally fab too from the ones I remember.

PCD Cha Cha Cha (S4)
AS medley (S5)
Beat It Tango (S6)

Plus all the amazing showdances she's done with Vincent. I would rather watch one of her routines than anyone elses
WakingUpInVegas
19-10-2010
They are all pretty good and there have been some stunning routines!

I'd have to say Erin for me, sometimes it's simple and just beautiful and other times she thinks outside the box and does different yet not always right *cough puppetgate* things. I think she's very clever at choreographing routines to the right ability of her partner and always shows them off in the best light. I love her routines whether they go from crazy to elegant .

I also like Vincent and although sometimes yes a bit flashy Natalie .

Ola has come on leaps for me too, and also tries to show off her partners in the best possible light.
echad
19-10-2010
Vincent, simply because of his routines for Rachel and Louisa. However, he does tend to struggle if he has a weaker partner... so I would say Lilia overall because she does some really nice choreography regardless of her partner's ability.
echad
19-10-2010
ooh I nearly forgot Artem! I think he's brilliant, hopefully he stays in a while this year. I'll be so disappointed if he doesn't come back next year.
Socha
19-10-2010
Lilia

Now it's Flavia and Natalie.
sofakat
19-10-2010
Artem and Natalie, easily.

And Flavia, when she's on form and not hung up on bandages....
RootsFran
19-10-2010
Camilla and Ian for me
SilverBird
19-10-2010
They all have different strengths. Darren, Lilia and Ian for suiting the dance to their celeb's abilities. Brendan has grown on me but is a bit hit and miss, as has James, especially for beautiful rumbas. For drama, Camilla, and also to an extent Ian. Natalie impressed me no end last year dancing with Ian, both in the series and on tour. OK, there's a theme here. Overall,... Ian!
teeswolf
19-10-2010
Aliona. Fab pro dances last year.

Team Maliona all the way this year
kp2ni
19-10-2010
My favourite is definitely Lilia followed by Natalie, Darren and Ian.

From the Pros that are on the show at the minute my favourites would be Natalie and Artem.
Cheryl423
19-10-2010
Natalies, because she shows off her partner best and is smart about the choreo
Buggles1
19-10-2010
I always really loved Camilla's dances, and that she was willing to take risks (like the Mein Herr Tango, I loved that). Don't think there were any of her & Tom's dances that I didn't like (ok except the semi final jive ) Love Ian's dances too, especially his tangos.

Of the current ones, I've never really been a fan of Natalie's but thought her quickstep on Saturday was brilliant!
See
19-10-2010
Lilia for me
I always felt safe watching her rountines with her celeb, I never dreaded that she'd over-stretch them and make them look uncomfortable - she always pitched it right imo.
carol north
19-10-2010
Natalie for me she is amazing.
Agree James does a lovely Rumba and Lilia was very good.
footygirl
19-10-2010
Karen and Camilla for the girls

Ian for the guys
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