I was thinking about this earlier. I noticed Harry seemed to enjoy his dancing a lot more at Wembley no doubt due to the atmosphere. He started singing along to the song which he hasn't done before or since I don't think. Not something you're supposed to do but it certainly showed his enjoyment of the moment more than ever in my opinion. It wasn't his greatest dance but it was certainly a great effort. Although obviously smaller than Wembley, I think Blackpool will give him that kick again.

I also think when he did the Quickstep, as brilliant as it was he was showing too much concentration. One of the reasons for this was clearly how small the floor is in the set. He had to make sure (since he was leading the dance) that he and Aliona didn't get too close to the sides. The large ballroom in Blackpool will surely remove this need to concentrate so much. I think we could possibly see a big smile from him throughout this time if he doesn't feel too under pressure this weekend!

Do you agree? How do you think it will help/ hinder the other couples?

All will benefit in the Quickstep. Harry and Chelsee should find jive steps easier on the sprung floor. A.Tango, Rumba and Salsa will be hardest to get across as they are intimate or very compact.

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Not too sure about the Salsa being a problem, but I agree about the AT and Rumba. With Harry working on his acting for the AT this week I hope that isn't lost on Len due to the size of the floor either. I'm sure he'll be looking out for any changes anyhow though after they spoke about it on the Chris Evans radio 2 show this morning.

Good point

All the Quicksteps should be fabulous on that huge floor. The AS likewise, especially as Harry's doing a Viennese Waltz-based AS. Chelsee's Jive should evoke memories of Jill's perfect 40 on the same floor, and it's a great floor to jive on, as has already been mentioned. The Salsa should travel fairly far and the Tango should be ok as well.

AT gets aerial impact from having lifts, but there won't be much movement, and the Rumba could struggle for impact as it won't move much either.

I agree with you said. I just hope Harry and Aliona can perform the American Smooth, think it will be beautiful

I only say that as the Salsa usually have bits of standing about with lots of armography so the floor doesn't get as covered. Pasha has been clever to put the diving splits into the Rumba to create space. Harry I agree really will need to bring it in the ATango otherwise it may look lost. (Personally I'd say it's the worst suited dance for the space even if Flavia and Vincent were doing it instead.) Also not really sure how the Showdances will go in series 2 they were quite poor in the space and looked lost.

Actually, you're quite right about the armography. Judging by training clips there is a lot of it happening in Jason's routine.

Judging by the orders listed it sounds like Harry's AT might be last. I hope that isn't the case, I'd much rather it be the AS even with me not having seen it.

Last year it was unlearnt first, personal pick last.

Hmm, I'm not sure it will have the right impact in Blackpool for a final dance for reasons such as those we've said. We shall see.

Im slightly worried that Chelsee's rumba wont have a big impact in Blackpool.
Harry has the most advantage I think .All of his dances will work for Blackpool, AS, AT, ...

I think Jason has the biggest advantage somehow actually. I think his Tango will really work in Blackpool, it will really create a party atmosphere in there.

Bruce. More people for him to say 'look at them' to

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If you dance a brilliant rumba it doesn't matter if it's on a large floor or a small floor - it's still a brilliant rumba. The audience are not THAT far away at the Tower Ballroom and the television cameras will pan close in. Of course, the best quicksteps and slow foxtrots demand a spacious floor and Blackpool is perfect for this.

The quicksteps have got to be the main beneficiaries. So just as well they are all doing one. However it will highlight any differences in range of movement, and the taller celebs may have an advantage there.

AS should also look good on a big floor.

Of the other dances I don't think there is lot to choose. They will not benefit from the large floor probably but that won't matter so much for TV viewers where the cameras can pan in and make it look more intimate.

Jason is unlucky to get the salsa. Difficult dance to pull off although Mark K and Karen were of course very memorable. I think the rumba will suit Chelsee.

It's an interesting question, but I personally think that any impact gained by dancing at Blackpool will be to the benefit of the dancers, not the viewers. By that I don't mean the 1,000 watching the show live (lucky beggars) - I mean the 12 million watching at home. We are at the mercy of the TV cameras, who can choose to capture the sweep of the quicksteps, but can also focus in on the more intimate rumba and AT.

I agree with the OP that the opportunity to let rip with the quickstep might bring a smile to Harry's face, or at least a relaxation of the rigor that gripped it during his last performance of it. Such a shame, because it was a fantastic dance and the only thing lacking was an expression of enjoyment in his face. Let's hope Blackpool allows him to deliver that.

Hope the cameras are better positioned and the shots better chosen than for Wembley. Though it's not a crazily large space... Just large.

mmm, the cruel Aztec god Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, lord of the echo, stompy plebean dancing and flashy lighting.