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Old 11-12-2010, 22:09
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Totally agree with all the Artem praise on this thread. He's a great addition to the pro line-up.

The other thing is that he takes note of what the judges have said in the previous week. When Len had his hissy fit about their AS, he took it on the chin really calmly and, since then, has choreographed within the rules. Yes, Kara has had a stray foot lifting off the floor in both dances this week-end (didn't spot the rumba one, but I take people's word for it), but these were accidental, not choreographed lifts.

It's a tricky job, choreographing a routine that will please all four judges AND wow the public, and Artem has, I think, got the balance just right.
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Old 11-12-2010, 22:10
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Artem has been brilliant. I was really doubtful about his inclusion on the show to start with, but so hope he comes back next year. He shows great integrity, really concentrating on the dance rather than gimmicks. On a personal level he has a very charming personality.
Here,here,absolutely agree.
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Old 11-12-2010, 22:14
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You're showing your age and I'm showing mine but it was by Sam Brown


Artem is a dance god and choreography genius. He can do no wrong in my eyes.
Gorgeous to boot too.
Ooops - I have no idea who Sam Brown is! but my iTunes version is definitely Jamelia
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Old 11-12-2010, 22:17
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Ooops - I have no idea who Sam Brown is! but my iTunes version is definitely Jamelia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muDZD3wgoHI

released 1988
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Old 11-12-2010, 22:20
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Beautifully put, if I may say so.
Couldn't have said it better myself
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Old 11-12-2010, 22:21
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You're showing your age and I'm showing mine but it was by Sam Brown
Sam's Brown's voice is gorgeous. Just like Kara's dancing.

Artem's choreography just suits Kara perfectly.
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Old 11-12-2010, 22:22
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Couldn't agree more. He is spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 11-12-2010, 22:23
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He's a superb choreographer and he's been lucky in having a lady who can dance the steps he creates. I would love to see him back next year and see what he can do with someone not quite so talented as Kara as I think he would still be exceptionally good.
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Old 11-12-2010, 22:24
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Artem is the one new pro who has done a great job and is set to be very popular. In the first few dances Kara was dancing them easily, but then he started to push her to near her limit, but not over - good judgement there. His choreography is always stylish.

I'm not a fan of the new rules and as a result, sometimes I think Artem's choreography varies away from the intended dance. The VW did, the Rumba didn't - it always looks good though.
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Old 11-12-2010, 22:25
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Old 11-12-2010, 22:28
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How lovely everyone in agreement about the wonderful Artem

I just hope we dont get banished to the attic
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Old 11-12-2010, 22:29
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Hurrah for the OP. This is a lovely thread, I feel all warm inside now.
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Old 11-12-2010, 23:25
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I think Artem surpassed himself in the VW:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB-YjUIEDq4

1:10 onwards is magic.
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Old 11-12-2010, 23:27
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He is the man. Kara is the woman. Pam is the ham. James is the sham.
Best ever quote I have ever read here.

Artem has been very focused and professional but has not been afraid to push Kara to her limits.

Should definitely be back next year
I should hope so. As long as he can (visa issues) I am pretty sure he will.
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Old 11-12-2010, 23:36
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I should hope so. As long as he can (visa issues) I am pretty sure he will.
Bloody immigrants, coming over and taking our jobs.
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Old 11-12-2010, 23:36
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If they make the final, I think I'm going to spontaneously combust at their showdance.

I just don't know where else he has to go, but I trust him to pull something truly moving out of the bag. I'm so excited, I'm almost bouncing in my chair.
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Old 11-12-2010, 23:37
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Best ever quote I have ever read here.



I should hope so. As long as he can (visa issues) I am pretty sure he will.
best quote too :P

Artem is great and they make a wonderful couple
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Old 11-12-2010, 23:37
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Yes, Artem is superb. I love his dancing for a start, and his teaching is obviously excellent - his choreography has been really interesting and challenging but not too hard for Kara. He seems to have the Russian work ethic too, i.e. work damn hard and if you fall over get up and carry on. He proved that the week he injured his neck. Them Russkies are tough!
All in all, he's talented, professional, charming, intelligent and sexy.
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Old 11-12-2010, 23:40
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Bloody immigrants, coming over and taking our jobs.
Not to mention taking our womenfolk
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Old 11-12-2010, 23:41
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Bloody immigrants, coming over and taking our jobs.


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Old 11-12-2010, 23:43
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Bloody immigrants, coming over and taking our jobs.
Not to mention taking our womenfolk
God, I wish!
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Old 11-12-2010, 23:50
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Having watched their rhumba tonight on iplayer, I thought Artem did an amazing job overall, except he's sometimes a little 'naughty' adding lifts here and there though he knows it's not allowed (in the rhumba).

I grew to love Kara and really want her to win this series. Artem will do well NOT to overchoreograph the showdance and they will most likely going to clinch the glitter ball.

Yeah!
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Old 11-12-2010, 23:50
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Get in line lady!
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Old 11-12-2010, 23:54
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Having watched their rhumba tonight on iplayer, I thought Artem did an amazing job overall, except he's sometimes a little 'naughty' adding lifts here and there though he knows it's not allowed (in the rhumba).

I grew to love Kara and really want her to win this series. Artem will do well NOT to overchoreograph the showdance and they will most likely going to clinch the glitter ball.

Yeah!
If Kara had kept her foot on the floor like Artem taught her then it wouldn't have been illegal. I like the slightly dangerous aspect to his choreography, it's what gives it the soul, I think. They have to dance on the edge and I would much rather that and they fail to get a 10 from Craig than they danced a safe dance and the passion and drama were missing.
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Old 11-12-2010, 23:55
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Ahh Samba Pa Ti.

I used to dance a lot to that - honestly! It was the record they used to put on last at student discos (you know, the s-l-o-w one). Come to think of it, the sort of dance we used to do to this tune was very like a rumba...
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