Why is everyone saying they want to axe the Rock N' Roll? The Rock N' Roll was axed two whole series ago, they don't still dance it! 
What are some dances you wished we could get rid in the show ?And Why?
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Originally Posted by IzzieStar:
“On the subject of Rumbas, has there ever been a good male one? I'm struggling to think of any.”
“On the subject of Rumbas, has there ever been a good male one? I'm struggling to think of any.”
Colin Jackson's springs to mind...
Originally Posted by FelineFantastic:
“Colin Jackson's springs to mind...”
“Colin Jackson's springs to mind...”
definitely.
The only other good male one I think was matt di angelo's
Originally Posted by kittles:
“definitely.
The only other good male one I think was matt di angelo's”
“definitely.
The only other good male one I think was matt di angelo's”
Yup I agree.
Colin gets forgotten sometimes I think- they don't often show his dances and most of them were fantastic. I remember the rumba being the first male one that didn't make me cringe...
Wonder if its on you tube anywhere?
Originally Posted by Sandra Bee:
“It was difficult to tell the difference between the salsa and the cha cha - only the arms gave it away.
I think it's because it's difficult to determine the tempo from the music being played sometimes.”
“It was difficult to tell the difference between the salsa and the cha cha - only the arms gave it away.
I think it's because it's difficult to determine the tempo from the music being played sometimes.”
No, it's mainly because the professional dancers don't generally know how to dance salsa, and so treat it as a bit like a combination of chacha and samba. Which is why it usually looks like a combination of chacha and samba...
Originally Posted by *Venetia*:
“The only pro who knew how to dance salsa was Brian.
His salsa with Heather is one of my favourite strictly dances and very underrated.
I think it should be dropped until they have another specialist.”
“The only pro who knew how to dance salsa was Brian.
His salsa with Heather is one of my favourite strictly dances and very underrated.
I think it should be dropped until they have another specialist.”
Agreed - although Nicole Cutler also knows how to salsa.
Basically, thy should keep everything that has a really uniquely identifiable technique that celebs should aim to get right, and ditch the rest.
I reckon that qualifies the Charleston to stay, as getting the feet right is such a noticeable and important element, ditto the AT where there are clear moves that should be incorporated and performed properly.
But it qualifies out the salsa, as none of the pros seem to know what the identifiable element should be.
What I'd like to see is something along the lines of DOI, where they have a 'required element' that could account for a certain portion of the marks, and the rest awarded for artistic merit, which at least would make it fairer on those that graft to get the steps right.
I reckon that qualifies the Charleston to stay, as getting the feet right is such a noticeable and important element, ditto the AT where there are clear moves that should be incorporated and performed properly.
But it qualifies out the salsa, as none of the pros seem to know what the identifiable element should be.
What I'd like to see is something along the lines of DOI, where they have a 'required element' that could account for a certain portion of the marks, and the rest awarded for artistic merit, which at least would make it fairer on those that graft to get the steps right.
This is lambada from Dancing With The Stars....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh54VekeyBE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...Q3wcRKY#t=139s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh54VekeyBE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...Q3wcRKY#t=139s
It wouldn't be right to get rid of any of the 10 standard dances. Add to them Argentine tango, salsa and american smooth (restricted to 1 lift) and that will do me.
I'm suprised how people are comparing the waltz and the viennese waltz, they are totally different. Have you tried the viennese waltz ? it's frenetic to do, almost as energetic as the salsa, whereas the waltz in so serene.
I'm suprised how people are comparing the waltz and the viennese waltz, they are totally different. Have you tried the viennese waltz ? it's frenetic to do, almost as energetic as the salsa, whereas the waltz in so serene.
I would keep the rumba in. Not only have a few of them been amazing but also I think it is a dance which really tests people by pushing them out of their comfort zone. A lot of the guys in particular are fine when doing macho or jokey routines but crash and burn when required to do something that leaves them seriously exposed. The rumba can make you cringe but I think it can really show which dancers have got range and which are one-trick ponies.
Originally Posted by chachachavvy:
“I would keep the rumba in. Not only have a few of them been amazing but also I think it is a dance which really tests people by pushing them out of their comfort zone. A lot of the guys in particular are fine when doing macho or jokey routines but crash and burn when required to do something that leaves them seriously exposed. The rumba can make you cringe but I think it can really show which dancers have got range and which are one-trick ponies.”
“I would keep the rumba in. Not only have a few of them been amazing but also I think it is a dance which really tests people by pushing them out of their comfort zone. A lot of the guys in particular are fine when doing macho or jokey routines but crash and burn when required to do something that leaves them seriously exposed. The rumba can make you cringe but I think it can really show which dancers have got range and which are one-trick ponies.”
didn't Hollins actually do quite a good rumba? (for a bloke)
Originally Posted by KBJive:
“I'm suprised how people are comparing the waltz and the viennese waltz, they are totally different.”
“I'm suprised how people are comparing the waltz and the viennese waltz, they are totally different.”
Agreed. They're about as similar as chacha and rumba.
Originally Posted by kittles:
“didn't Hollins actually do quite a good rumba? (for a bloke)”
“didn't Hollins actually do quite a good rumba? (for a bloke)”
Yes he did!
Wasn't it first dance too?
Originally Posted by kittles:
“didn't Hollins actually do quite a good rumba? (for a bloke)”
“didn't Hollins actually do quite a good rumba? (for a bloke)”
Creepily, only if his mum was watching <shudders>
I can't believe how many people hate the rumba! It's such a gorgeous, sexy, beautiful dance full of emotion and sensitivity when danced well. Ban it .... oh my days, no.
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Originally Posted by VikkiKaplinsky2:
“I can't believe how many people hate the rumba! It's such a gorgeous, sexy, beautiful dance full of emotion and sensitivity when danced well. Ban it .... oh my days, no.
x x x x x”
“I can't believe how many people hate the rumba! It's such a gorgeous, sexy, beautiful dance full of emotion and sensitivity when danced well. Ban it .... oh my days, no.
x x x x x”
it's not the dance per se I dislike it's the gurning sex face walking abaht awfulness of it when performed by 95% of the contestants
Originally Posted by FelineFantastic:
“Colin Jackson's springs to mind...”
“Colin Jackson's springs to mind...”
I rate Colin Jackson as the best male celebrity ever on this show, in ballroom and latin.
Originally Posted by JohnCurry:
“I rate Colin Jackson as the best male celebrity ever on this show, in ballroom and latin.”
“I rate Colin Jackson as the best male celebrity ever on this show, in ballroom and latin.”
So do I.
Tell Edwina that I hope she's over her disappointment now.
Originally Posted by spider9:
“So do I.
Tell Edwina that I hope she's over her disappointment now.”
“So do I.
Tell Edwina that I hope she's over her disappointment now.
”
And me!
I think its a shame they hardly ever show his dances as examples on ITT (can't remember the last time correct me if I'm wrong)- he was superb at both ballroom and latin and his rumba was breathtaking. All IMO of course!
Originally Posted by Giovanna13:
“Could not agree with you more Venetia. Nobody came close to Fortuna in the Salsa stakes.
I loathe and despise all things Lindyhop, most especially the cheesy outfits!”
“Could not agree with you more Venetia. Nobody came close to Fortuna in the Salsa stakes.
I loathe and despise all things Lindyhop, most especially the cheesy outfits!”
I believe the Lindy hop was the forerunner of the jive and for that reason shouldn't be included.
Originally Posted by DavidJames:
“No, it's mainly because the professional dancers don't generally know how to dance salsa, and so treat it as a bit like a combination of chacha and samba. Which is why it usually looks like a combination of chacha and samba...
Agreed - although Nicole Cutler also knows how to salsa.”
“No, it's mainly because the professional dancers don't generally know how to dance salsa, and so treat it as a bit like a combination of chacha and samba. Which is why it usually looks like a combination of chacha and samba...
Agreed - although Nicole Cutler also knows how to salsa.”
I came late to strictly, series 5, so missed out on Nicole Cutler.
I would like to see what she could do. Are there any of her salsas on you tube?
Originally Posted by VikkiKaplinsky2:
“I can't believe how many people hate the rumba! It's such a gorgeous, sexy, beautiful dance full of emotion and sensitivity when danced well. Ban it .... oh my days, no.
x x x x x”
“I can't believe how many people hate the rumba! It's such a gorgeous, sexy, beautiful dance full of emotion and sensitivity when danced well. Ban it .... oh my days, no.
x x x x x”
Kara and Artem's rumba was good because it was done to proper rumba music, which is beautiful of itself.
It would be so easy to fix this problem, but, I am afraid that the producers of this show have decided that it is more trendy to dance every dance to the wrong music.
How can you expect people to express the rumba when they are dancing to something else?
I am also surprised by some people who complain about the waltz and the viennese waltz.They are both beautiful, dreamy and according to me 2 of the easiest ballroom dances.
I think these are the rumbas that scored highly/people can remember:
Cherie Lunghi & James
Kelly Brook & Brendan
Chris Hollins & Ola
Kara Tointon & Artem
Colin Jackson & Erin
Rachel Stevens & Vincent
Kara's is the only one where I can't remember any of it.
Feel free to add to that list.
Cherie Lunghi & James
Kelly Brook & Brendan
Chris Hollins & Ola
Kara Tointon & Artem
Colin Jackson & Erin
Rachel Stevens & Vincent
Kara's is the only one where I can't remember any of it.
Feel free to add to that list.
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