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Old 27-09-2011, 18:42
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I really enjoyed week 1; I must admit I knew practically none of the celebs, but that isn't always such a bad thing as it means no pre-conceived ideas!

Overall - for me - I didn't think any one celeb stood out from all the rest as being a real fore-runner, and likewise I didn't think anyone was really bad, and appreciated the fact that no one seemed overly twee (as has happened in the past on both dwts & scd) and that everyone really put their all into it.

My only criticism was (unsually for dwts) the music! Although some of the VWs were ok, the cha chas were so fast they bordered on the ridiculous, and I found this really bizarre. American Rhythm rumbas are slightly faster than International style (as danced on scd) but the American Rhythm CCCs are slower - so why the frantic speed?

Good show though, and look forward to next week.
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Old 27-09-2011, 22:37
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one of the things I like about DWTS is the camera work. 99,99% of the dance is seen in full body shot, which in my view is exactly how it should be done.

and I like Brooke Burke, I think she's better than Tess, although she attracts similar criticism in the US
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Old 27-09-2011, 22:53
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What was the music of the pro dance?
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Old 27-09-2011, 23:27
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Which dance? Are you talking about this one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPFTg...eature=related

The Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga.
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Old 28-09-2011, 10:57
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Thank you... That one.

Not into Lady Gaga music but might have guessed as she has come up with some crackers (for dancing purposes).
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Old 28-09-2011, 19:44
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Hi, is anyone posting links this year, I can't find any. Usually a few people do so we can see it before it's shown on Watch
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Old 29-09-2011, 09:35
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I miss the links.
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Old 29-09-2011, 11:14
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You can find them on The Blue Room.
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Old 29-09-2011, 12:21
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You can find them on The Blue Room.
I wondered where you'd gone.

I was relying on you
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Old 29-09-2011, 14:51
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You can find them on The Blue Room.
Yay, there you are, founds links, thanks so much for doing it, so much better than waiting a week.
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Old 29-09-2011, 14:58
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You can find them on The Blue Room.

Where is that?
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Old 29-09-2011, 16:33
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Hi, i'd never 'blue roomed' either but it's actually quite easy to find and use. Google blue room and it's all there, there's quite a bit about DWTS
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Old 30-09-2011, 06:29
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You can find it here www. theblueroom. me. uk/ forum/

Just leave the gaps out!

Sorry I'm not putting the links on here as well but it's just a bit too time consuming.
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Old 30-09-2011, 07:20
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Thanks for the link FT
I'll look over there when I get chance,
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Old 01-10-2011, 10:18
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I really enjoyed week 1. I'd never heard of lots of them, but my favourites were Chynna & Tony (very elegant), the young girl with Mark Ballas (I've forgotten her name, but that was really good), and Chaz, who was surprisingly bouncy and light on his feet.

I watched the first night of DWTS just before Strictly's first episode, and what really struck me is just how much more I enjoy the US version. To me, it is the equivalent of Len's ballroom dances where they come straight out, get into hold, and get on with it, compared to Strictly being the equivalent of Len's much detested dance where they come out, faff around with a bed/desk/swing/hatstand for several bars and then posture a bit before getting on with it. I think Tom & Brooke are a million times better than Bruce and Tess - Tom doesn't waffle and waste time, he doesn't make his jokes all about himself. Brooke can be a bit inane, but not nearly so much as Tess. The judges too seem far more credible to me than on Strictly, far less of the arguing and the wildly different scoring, and far less likely to wildly overscore. On Strictly, it often strikes me that they've decided in advance who is going to be good or not. And when Len re-uses his comments from one show to the next, I think that's really cheap! I can't believe that he said Chynna's dance was "not the best first dance ever, but close to it" and then said exactly the same to Holly Valance - there was a world of difference between them!
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Old 01-10-2011, 15:45
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Oh, I missed week one I didn't know it had started Can anyone tell me what night it is on and what channel please.
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Old 01-10-2011, 17:51
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Oh, I missed week one I didn't know it had started Can anyone tell me what night it is on and what channel please.
It's shown on WATCH (channel 109 Sky) at 9.00 on Monday nights, but it's also repeated I think on Tuesday nights, and maybe even on a Saturday (it used to be Sat mornings).
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Old 01-10-2011, 19:46
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Thanks for the info Kaycee It looks like i've missed the repeats for week 1 then I will watch week 2 though on Monday night, cheers!
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Old 01-10-2011, 22:17
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Thanks for the info Kaycee It looks like i've missed the repeats for week 1 then I will watch week 2 though on Monday night, cheers!
you can pick up all the dances on youtube, it's where I get them...just put the couples names into the search box. there were some great dances for week 1
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Old 02-10-2011, 16:46
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you can pick up all the dances on youtube, it's where I get them...just put the couples names into the search box. there were some great dances for week 1
Thanks Mrs F I will do that.
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Old 02-10-2011, 21:46
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Thanks Mrs F I will do that.
Whatever you do make sure you find Carson ???'s (sorry can't remember his surname) cha cha. We laughed till we fell off our chairs!
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Old 03-10-2011, 15:39
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Whatever you do make sure you find Carson ???'s (sorry can't remember his surname) cha cha. We laughed till we fell off our chairs!
I loved that dance,best entertainment in ages hope he stays in a while
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Old 03-10-2011, 17:23
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I loved that dance,best entertainment in ages hope he stays in a while
Carson Kressley
I thought it was a brilliant dance as well, and deservedly got the encore dance.

Plus I think Carson is a hoot, you dont know what he's going to say next!
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