I didn't know it had been used- so yes my stance is the same as using GBOF
Aliona will ruin Harry's chance of winning
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They've reused so many song this series it hardly matters now!
Ian's and Jodie's jive was so long ago and Chris Hollins hardly did justice to 'Dancing Fool' - I distinctly remember him messing up his QS routine because he forgot most of the steps!
Ian's and Jodie's jive was so long ago and Chris Hollins hardly did justice to 'Dancing Fool' - I distinctly remember him messing up his QS routine because he forgot most of the steps!
Originally Posted by Maz1111:
“I honestly thought Aliona learned from her mistake from last year in the dreadful show dance she did with Matt. But yet again she is putting in lots of lifts to show off Harry's athletic skills. Harry should be doing a fun ballrom number, like Camilla and Tom's dance. He will not win and Chelsea will. Although Jason's will probably be the best show dance.”
“I honestly thought Aliona learned from her mistake from last year in the dreadful show dance she did with Matt. But yet again she is putting in lots of lifts to show off Harry's athletic skills. Harry should be doing a fun ballrom number, like Camilla and Tom's dance. He will not win and Chelsea will. Although Jason's will probably be the best show dance.”
From what I know having watched ITT all week, we've seen a couple of clips of the showdances, nothing more. Pasha's talked about lifts, Kristina's talked about lifts, Aliona's talked about lifts - nothing strange there. Showdances are about showing off a celebrity's skills, and lifts have 'wow' factor, so if the celeb can do them, there's nothing wrong with putting them in. Just because Tom and Camilla's showdance was succesful doesn't mean everyone has to emulate that, and if I remember correctly it had plenty of lifts in it too.
Harry doesn't have to do a ballroom showdance, and in fact it would be rather stupid if he did given he already has 2 classic ballroom dances in his programme. And if you're going to criticise Harry's showdance for not being ballroom, I take it you also think Chelsee's making a dreadful mistake with her disco showdance?
Originally Posted by footygirl:
“Aliona has nicked Jodie and Ian's jive song.
Aliona that was lazy - there are plenty of songs that would have worked and you have taken an easy option”
“Aliona has nicked Jodie and Ian's jive song.
Aliona that was lazy - there are plenty of songs that would have worked and you have taken an easy option”
Originally Posted by footygirl:
“The point is that the showdance gives you total creative freedom to do what you want music wise. And it is disappointing when professionals raid the used cupboard for songs when they could find something with a little bit of imagination”
“The point is that the showdance gives you total creative freedom to do what you want music wise. And it is disappointing when professionals raid the used cupboard for songs when they could find something with a little bit of imagination”
I didn't realise Jodie and Ian had copyright on that song....
Aliona's allowed to use whatever song she wishes, same with all the pros in all the series. If she thinks that's the best song for their showdance, that's up to her. Most of the audience won't even remember that the song has been used before, and I'll be concentrating on the actual routine I'm watching, not worrying whether I've heard this music on Strictly before.
Originally Posted by footygirl:
“Jason's showdance looks most like a showdance. Think Kristina has taken a leaf out of Camilla's book - and it is a song never used before. Aliona has nicked Jodie and Ian's jive song.
Aliona that was lazy - there are plenty of songs that would have worked and you have taken an easy option
Chelsee's looks dicod dancing with lifts. Don't think Len will be too crazy about that. He has always said he likes to see a mixture of the dances learned in showdances.
If Jason does win it will be deserved because his pro partner has pulled out all the stops with the showdance and the routines with him”
“Jason's showdance looks most like a showdance. Think Kristina has taken a leaf out of Camilla's book - and it is a song never used before. Aliona has nicked Jodie and Ian's jive song.
Aliona that was lazy - there are plenty of songs that would have worked and you have taken an easy option
Chelsee's looks dicod dancing with lifts. Don't think Len will be too crazy about that. He has always said he likes to see a mixture of the dances learned in showdances.
If Jason does win it will be deserved because his pro partner has pulled out all the stops with the showdance and the routines with him”
many songs have been re-used in this years Strictly - does that make all of the pros lazy? or is this just another "lets bitch about Aliona again" thread
I think viewers like a dance more when it's danced to a song they know, one they can silently sing along with. They'll get more votes if they use music that's familiar and good to dance to, even if it has been used before a few series ago.
I think this wholde Disco thing has got a bit out of hand. Yes it's a disco floor filler song but it has Chacha and jive elements which you could easily see from the side by sides they're doing in it. etc
Originally Posted by perdiedumpling:
“Whereas when Chris Hollins danced to Dancing Fool, that was Kristina's second series. So if you are going to criticise Aliona, criticise Kristina as much, if not more.”
“Whereas when Chris Hollins danced to Dancing Fool, that was Kristina's second series. So if you are going to criticise Aliona, criticise Kristina as much, if not more.”
Why am I not surprised? Another 'let's hate on Aliona for something' thread, and then it turns out Kristina's done the same if not worse. Classic
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I'm looking forward to Harry's showdance....Kristina is the one being lazy (or clever) by reusing steps from their other dances.
Originally Posted by footygirl:
“Jodie and Ian's jive was to Great Ball's of Fire. And it is the misoc Aliona has chosen for the showdance. That is what I was calling lazy”
“Jodie and Ian's jive was to Great Ball's of Fire. And it is the misoc Aliona has chosen for the showdance. That is what I was calling lazy”
and Kristina is using a song that Chris and Ola used - are you going to call her lazy too?
I think Harry has a great chance of winning. I've loved Aliona's dances this year, so go Harry and Aliona!!
Originally Posted by perdiedumpling:
“But he is doing an American Smooth and a Quickstep, not to mention AT which isn't strictly ballroom (hee!) but has a lot in hold. A fun, ballroom number would highlight the lack of Latin that he is doing in the final, and besides it was inevitable that Kristina would do an old-school showman's number with ballroom elements.”
“But he is doing an American Smooth and a Quickstep, not to mention AT which isn't strictly ballroom (hee!) but has a lot in hold. A fun, ballroom number would highlight the lack of Latin that he is doing in the final, and besides it was inevitable that Kristina would do an old-school showman's number with ballroom elements.”
I love ballroom , much more than latin, but have got to agree with this. Aliona has to vary things a bit and show off Harry's full range of abilities.
I think Alionas's been great recently. She's shown a softer side to her personality.
Looks like she is going to undress him during the dance......probably suit some people but I think thats going to be naff so I hope she doesnt go too far.
Originally Posted by Jan2555*GG*:
“Looks like she is going to undress him during the dance......probably suit some people but I think thats going to be naff so I hope she doesnt go too far.”
“Looks like she is going to undress him during the dance......probably suit some people but I think thats going to be naff so I hope she doesnt go too far.”
It's only his sleeves that are coming off.
Originally Posted by Frank Mag:
“I'm looking forward to Harry's showdance....Kristina is the one being lazy (or clever) by reusing steps from their other dances.”
“I'm looking forward to Harry's showdance....Kristina is the one being lazy (or clever) by reusing steps from their other dances.”
Isn't Harry doing a Viennese Waltz based AS?? He only did that last week.
Clever, or lazy, by Aliona as well then.
Plus if their Showdance is jive/swing based then that' s going to be compared along side Chelsee's Jive.
With Jason and Chelsee having the dreaded Rhumba/Salsa as their Latin, then Harry must be a shoe-in, as 3 of his dances are in hold, to show off his lovely frame etc.
So far I think Aliona, and she's not my favourite, has been fairly clever in her choice of dances in the final for Harry.
Originally Posted by penguinperson:
“I think this wholde Disco thing has got a bit out of hand. Yes it's a disco floor filler song but it has Chacha and jive elements which you could easily see from the side by sides they're doing in it. etc”
“I think this wholde Disco thing has got a bit out of hand. Yes it's a disco floor filler song but it has Chacha and jive elements which you could easily see from the side by sides they're doing in it. etc”
I wouldn't describe it as disco at all, it's a musical theatre song, isn't it? It's uptempo, but I never thought of it as disco.
I would imagine Chelsee's showdance to be similar to The Halfpenny's.
Just for the record, there has been no end of reusing songs this series and last series. We have now endured 3 (!) waltzes to Dee C. Lee's "See The Day" - series 4, 6 and 9.
Last year as an example Flavia and Jimi didn't dance to a single piece of original music except their Week 1 Cha Cha Cha... It happens!
Moreover Showdance-wise, Pamela and James reused the same song Brendan and Natasha had for their OWN Freestyle routine, Chris and Ola reused Chris and Hanna's "Jive" music, Brendan and Lisa reused Matt and Lilia's Paso Doble music for tinfoil-gate... So you know what - it happens!
It doesn't detract from Aliona's talent as a choreographer - it's just fact. And yes, Kristina is reusing Cola's Quickstep music and IMO Chelsee and Pasha's choice isn't too far removed from Last Dance used by Ricky and Natalie.
Grow up and enjoy the final! Although I'm sure you'll all reserve the right to bitch about the result afterwards even though half of you won't vote!
Last year as an example Flavia and Jimi didn't dance to a single piece of original music except their Week 1 Cha Cha Cha... It happens!
Moreover Showdance-wise, Pamela and James reused the same song Brendan and Natasha had for their OWN Freestyle routine, Chris and Ola reused Chris and Hanna's "Jive" music, Brendan and Lisa reused Matt and Lilia's Paso Doble music for tinfoil-gate... So you know what - it happens!
It doesn't detract from Aliona's talent as a choreographer - it's just fact. And yes, Kristina is reusing Cola's Quickstep music and IMO Chelsee and Pasha's choice isn't too far removed from Last Dance used by Ricky and Natalie.
Grow up and enjoy the final! Although I'm sure you'll all reserve the right to bitch about the result afterwards even though half of you won't vote!
Originally Posted by PasoHardly:
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Last year as an example Flavia and Jimi didn't dance to a single piece of original music except their Week 1 Cha Cha Cha... It happens!
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Last year as an example Flavia and Jimi didn't dance to a single piece of original music except their Week 1 Cha Cha Cha... It happens!
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I don't think ANY of their songs had already been used before (??)
...When were they used?
I remember they used the same paso music as Erin used for Colin. Not sure on the rest. Can't believe Fever had never been used before though.
ETA : Erin used it with Julian for his foxtrot. I like to believe this makes Erin and Flavia spiritual twins. I bet she had to struggle with her SOUL not to use dummies for her showdance with Matt. (Maybe the blow-up variety...) (filth...)
ETA : Erin used it with Julian for his foxtrot. I like to believe this makes Erin and Flavia spiritual twins. I bet she had to struggle with her SOUL not to use dummies for her showdance with Matt. (Maybe the blow-up variety...) (filth...)
its not up to he judges tonight its how the public votes that count. So Len, craig, Aleshia and Bruno don't really need to be there their opinions are unimportant!
Originally Posted by Dilly 1:
“I don't think ANY of their songs had already been used before (??)...When were they used?”
“I don't think ANY of their songs had already been used before (??)
...When were they used?”
Their rhumba music was the same as Bill & Karen's - Ain't no sunshine.
Originally Posted by Monkseal:
“I remember they used the same paso music as Erin used for Colin. Not sure on the rest. Can't believe Fever had never been used before though.
ETA : Erin used it with Julian for his foxtrot. I like to believe this makes Erin and Flavia spiritual twins. I bet she had to struggle with her SOUL not to use dummies for her showdance with Matt. (Maybe the blow-up variety...) (filth...)”
“I remember they used the same paso music as Erin used for Colin. Not sure on the rest. Can't believe Fever had never been used before though.
ETA : Erin used it with Julian for his foxtrot. I like to believe this makes Erin and Flavia spiritual twins. I bet she had to struggle with her SOUL not to use dummies for her showdance with Matt. (Maybe the blow-up variety...) (filth...)”
Originally Posted by mindyann:
“Their rhumba music was the same as Bill & Karen's - Ain't no sunshine.”
“Their rhumba music was the same as Bill & Karen's - Ain't no sunshine.”
Ah, ok thanks
......Before I started watching then and I can't remember any of them.
Originally Posted by Dilly 1:
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Ah, ok thanks......Before I started watching then and I can't remember any of them.”
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Ah, ok thanks
......Before I started watching then and I can't remember any of them.”
Their Charleson music was also Bill and Karen's quickstep
So does that make Flavia/Erin/Karen triplets
Jodie and Ian used Mr Pinstripe suit for their Quickstep as well.
Originally Posted by mindyann:
“Their Charleson music was also Bill and Karen's quickstep
So does that make Flavia/Erin/Karen triplets
Jodie and Ian used Mr Pinstripe suit for their Quickstep as well.”
“Their Charleson music was also Bill and Karen's quickstep
So does that make Flavia/Erin/Karen triplets
Jodie and Ian used Mr Pinstripe suit for their Quickstep as well.”
Well that will be that argument redundant then...
I liked all of the songs they used....and so did everyone else by looks of things
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