[freckles88]

Originally Posted by KartemAddict

and some more from same batch from Birmingham
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and look whos in these ones!!!
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good pics of Nicki!
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Wow great photos ! thanks YSL

Originally Posted by Eselle

Seren and Wrenny have given such a great report of the evening I'll keep it short.
Flight was on time in the morning and Peeve picked me up from the airport.
After Seren, Barbaram, Fridgy, wrenny arrived we had a lovely lunch, lots of chat. KAfan arrived later.
I got my ticket later than the others and was in the stalls, had a good view of the stage, however some around me 'were sitting on their hands' At the interval moved to the balcony with the others as there were spare seats. Seren said to me at one point to look at the sour faces behind us, and this was before we stood up or danced. On coming out when the lady spoke to seren I thought she was going to be complimentary until she added about people being unable to see, my reaction was they should have stood up as well.
We then found out where the stage door was and proceeded to there by this time the rain was like stairods, however we were under arches which kept us dry. Robin first appeared, then some of the band and finally Kara and Artem.They didn't spend very long with us as they were getting hurried along.
Back to Peeve's for coffee and snacks before KAfan showed Fridgy and Wrenny the road to the motorway, seren,Barbaram and myself were staying over, just like a school sleepover. After breakfast Barbaram took seren to the station and as my flight home was not until later in the afternoon Peeve took me to the Cheddar Gorge and to Wells.
Have had a lovely time meeting up with everybody again, great chats, seeing DTTM worth every penny and effort, roll on the next time.

Thanks for the report glad you had a great time at the show

Originally Posted by dancing fanatic

Hi, I was at Birmingham last night and really enjoyed the show,it was fabulous from start to finish and the band really are amazing. Not really much to add to previous reports, Artem is still limping but really looks to be enjoying himself,Kara looks like she is having a fab time and is a wonderful black swan.Robin and Kristina were amazing and at one stage I thought she was going to come off the stage in the lifts as she went so fast it made me gasp.My 2 favourite dances were Jar of Hearts and swan Lake. Lovely to see Nicki up on stage and afterwards but sadly none of the dancers came to the stage door.
Not much of a report writer but I have got photos, including some of Nicki on stage, some are a bit fuzzy but I have put them up so you can see them.Just got to work out how to link my folder now.!!

thanks for the report those were my favourite 2 dances too

Originally Posted by barbaram

Hello Everyone

It's such a long time since I last posted that I had to think about my password

Anyway, I've come out of lurkdom to say (belatedly) what a fantastic time was had by all at Bristol on Thursday evening. Wonderful show, great company and lovely to meet Tracynoe! Wrenny and Seren have given their usual high quality extensive reports so I only have a few observations to add. As Kara says, the Band are the unsung heroes of Strictly and this is their opportunity to showcase their talents. The music they play and sing is guaranteed to get everyone clapping and jigging around (well apart from those who think that polite applause is sufficient response and they create a very relaxed and fun atmosphere. I think the show is constantly evolving with changes still being made but I thought the overall balance of dance and music was fine bearing in mind that Artem is restricted to some extent while he continues to recover from his knee injury. Having said that, he dances to his usual incredibly high standard and if you didn't know he has had an injury, you probably wouldn't notice.

It's great to see Bobby and Kristina dancing together - they seem to suit each other's style - one thing that struck me was that Bobby looks at the audience quite a lot while dancing with Kristina which for me detracts from the emotion of their dancing. Needless to say that Kara and Artem dance as though there is an invisible thread between them and seem to create their own world for those few minutes oblivious of where they are and what or who is around them - it is truly magical. I loved watching Kara dance Swan Lake - she is so elegant and graceful. I'm also pleased that one of their other dances is the jail scene from Chicago although a different costume would give it the edginess that it needs. It would have been great to see them all do the jive together but perhaps another time...

I liked the chatty interludes with Kara, Bobby and Kristina taking it in turns to introduce each others dances, and Artem is an absolute natural when he takes centre stage for the audience participation section - he manages to be gentle and funny and kind and and seems very much at ease in that role. He has all the potential to be a great presenter - I'm sure 'someone' will have spotted his talent...

So all those still to see DTTM are in for a fabulous time and because I didn't get enough of it at Bristol, I've booked a seat at Swindon - can't wait, and perhaps they will have finished Kara's white swan dress by then!

Before I go back to lurkdom, I just want to welcome all the newbies, thank those who provide so much information (you know who you are) and wish Clartem a very happy birthday

Thanks for the report ,I agree with what you are saying about Artem on the mike he is a natural ,I am glad people are getting a chance to see he personality

Originally Posted by KartemAddict

one of my pics from Cardiff which I've re-edited, rather pleased with the effect
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...M%20pics/3.jpg

If anyone wants to borrow it, feel free, Its now my desktop picture

Gorgeous !! thank you

Originally Posted by keep_dancing

What an amazing evening! I think the biggest compliment I can give is to say ..... if the show was on again tonight, at the Opera House, I would definitely be there! I had seats on the second row and I was close enough to see every expression on their faces! Sorry, didn't get any photographs .... there was a very firm sounding announcement of no photographs/filming and from where I was sitting, I didn't see anyone brave enough to take photographs/film.

Durning Kara's introduction she described the show as a 'variety show' and it is certainly that! Music from so many different genres and eras as well dancing that is both traditional and contemporary. When it was just the SCD band my eyes were darting everywhere to take in the huge number of musicians and vocalists and I was enjoying every minute of their amazing sound ...... yet when Artem & Kara and/or Robin & Kristina were on the stage dancing my eyes were on stilts watching the dancing, I completely forgot the band was there!

I think by now everyone understands the quality of the performances and last night was no different, everything was spot on! (Kara became the white swan - her costume was a white lycra cat suit with floaty bits, sorry that's as much as I can remember. I think there was a 'small' incident - where she drops through Artem's legs and he pushes along the floor - she had a fit of the giggles until the end of the performance.) I won't go on in detail about each dance (avoiding going over old ground for those that have been and not spoiling it too much for those that have yet to go), instead I'll share the 'funny' and 'sweet' things that happened - Kara talked about her love of dancing, yet tinged with sadness that after the Strictly tour she has not danced again! One of the pitfalls of living with her 'boyfriend' - he doesn't want to come home from having danced all day and twirl her around the living room. Robin had a 'tanning malfunction', after one dance it was literally seeping through his shirt. After sharing this with the audience someone shouted 'take it off', Robin lost the plot! He could not stop laughing! The audience thought this was hilarious, the lady behind me shouted 'breathe Bobby!' During the audience participation Kara announced to the audience she was wearing Chelsee's costume (Chelsee was in the audience) Artem said something along the lines of 'SSShhhh, don't tell everyone Buba'.

My Sister-in-Law came with me and she is an ex-competitive dancer like myself - she loved the show! She is a hardened Brian Fortuna fan! As well as a Natalie Lowe fan! She enjoys the more traditional side of choreography/content ..... but I think she might actually be turning ....... She loves how masculine Robin is when he dances and she described him as the perfect foil for Kristina. She couldn't get over just how good Kara is and she loves Artem's creativity - she described him as the 'Master of the Show'. She is totally convinced all 3 pro dancers will be in the next series of Strictly .......... still keeping everything crossed!

Thanks for the report glad you and your SIL loved the show,poor Bobby with his tanning malfunction
I can't wait to see Kara's white swan costume

[denburn quine]

Originally Posted by keep_dancing

What an amazing evening! I think the biggest compliment I can give is to say ..... if the show was on again tonight, at the Opera House, I would definitely be there! I had seats on the second row and I was close enough to see every expression on their faces! Sorry, didn't get any photographs .... there was a very firm sounding announcement of no photographs/filming and from where I was sitting, I didn't see anyone brave enough to take photographs/film.

Durning Kara's introduction she described the show as a 'variety show' and it is certainly that! Music from so many different genres and eras as well dancing that is both traditional and contemporary. When it was just the SCD band my eyes were darting everywhere to take in the huge number of musicians and vocalists and I was enjoying every minute of their amazing sound ...... yet when Artem & Kara and/or Robin & Kristina were on the stage dancing my eyes were on stilts watching the dancing, I completely forgot the band was there!

I think by now everyone understands the quality of the performances and last night was no different, everything was spot on! (Kara became the white swan - her costume was a white lycra cat suit with floaty bits, sorry that's as much as I can remember. I think there was a 'small' incident - where she drops through Artem's legs and he pushes along the floor - she had a fit of the giggles until the end of the performance.) I won't go on in detail about each dance (avoiding going over old ground for those that have been and not spoiling it too much for those that have yet to go), instead I'll share the 'funny' and 'sweet' things that happened - Kara talked about her love of dancing, yet tinged with sadness that after the Strictly tour she has not danced again! One of the pitfalls of living with her 'boyfriend' - he doesn't want to come home from having danced all day and twirl her around the living room. Robin had a 'tanning malfunction', after one dance it was literally seeping through his shirt. After sharing this with the audience someone shouted 'take it off', Robin lost the plot! He could not stop laughing! The audience thought this was hilarious, the lady behind me shouted 'breathe Bobby!' During the audience participation Kara announced to the audience she was wearing Chelsee's costume (Chelsee was in the audience) Artem said something along the lines of 'SSShhhh, don't tell everyone Buba'.

My Sister-in-Law came with me and she is an ex-competitive dancer like myself - she loved the show! She is a hardened Brian Fortuna fan! As well as a Natalie Lowe fan! She enjoys the more traditional side of choreography/content ..... but I think she might actually be turning ....... She loves how masculine Robin is when he dances and she described him as the perfect foil for Kristina. She couldn't get over just how good Kara is and she loves Artem's creativity - she described him as the 'Master of the Show'. She is totally convinced all 3 pro dancers will be in the next series of Strictly .......... still keeping everything crossed!

A lovely report thankyou . All reports have been so well written and eloquent !!Every one has given a different insight and really enjoy hearing of the cammaraderie all the performers have .The bit about Bobbys tan malfunction a hoot

A well known comedian is quoted as saying that Aberdeen audiences are so quiet the performers can hear the "sweetie " papers rustling ! Hope D D T M can knock that statement into touch T\uesday

[Clartem]

Originally Posted by denburn quine

A lovely report thankyou . All reports have been so well written and eloquent !!Every one has given a different insight and really enjoy hearing of the cammaraderie all the performers have .The bit about Bobbys tan malfunction a hoot

A well known comedian is quoted as saying that Aberdeen audiences are so quiet the performers can hear the "sweetie " papers rustling ! Hope D D T M can knock that statement into touch T\uesday

Knowing some of the characters going I think at least one section of the audience will drown the sweetie wrappers rustling

[Tipi]

Originally Posted by keep_dancing

What an amazing evening! I think the biggest compliment I can give is to say ..... if the show was on again tonight, at the Opera House, I would definitely be there! I had seats on the second row and I was close enough to see every expression on their faces! Sorry, didn't get any photographs .... there was a very firm sounding announcement of no photographs/filming and from where I was sitting, I didn't see anyone brave enough to take photographs/film.

Durning Kara's introduction she described the show as a 'variety show' and it is certainly that! Music from so many different genres and eras as well dancing that is both traditional and contemporary. When it was just the SCD band my eyes were darting everywhere to take in the huge number of musicians and vocalists and I was enjoying every minute of their amazing sound ...... yet when Artem & Kara and/or Robin & Kristina were on the stage dancing my eyes were on stilts watching the dancing, I completely forgot the band was there!

I think by now everyone understands the quality of the performances and last night was no different, everything was spot on! (Kara became the white swan - her costume was a white lycra cat suit with floaty bits, sorry that's as much as I can remember. I think there was a 'small' incident - where she drops through Artem's legs and he pushes along the floor - she had a fit of the giggles until the end of the performance.) I won't go on in detail about each dance (avoiding going over old ground for those that have been and not spoiling it too much for those that have yet to go), instead I'll share the 'funny' and 'sweet' things that happened - Kara talked about her love of dancing, yet tinged with sadness that after the Strictly tour she has not danced again! One of the pitfalls of living with her 'boyfriend' - he doesn't want to come home from having danced all day and twirl her around the living room. Robin had a 'tanning malfunction', after one dance it was literally seeping through his shirt. After sharing this with the audience someone shouted 'take it off', Robin lost the plot! He could not stop laughing! The audience thought this was hilarious, the lady behind me shouted 'breathe Bobby!' During the audience participation Kara announced to the audience she was wearing Chelsee's costume (Chelsee was in the audience) Artem said something along the lines of 'SSShhhh, don't tell everyone Buba'.

My Sister-in-Law came with me and she is an ex-competitive dancer like myself - she loved the show! She is a hardened Brian Fortuna fan! As well as a Natalie Lowe fan! She enjoys the more traditional side of choreography/content ..... but I think she might actually be turning ....... She loves how masculine Robin is when he dances and she described him as the perfect foil for Kristina. She couldn't get over just how good Kara is and she loves Artem's creativity - she described him as the 'Master of the Show'. She is totally convinced all 3 pro dancers will be in the next series of Strictly .......... still keeping everything crossed!

wonderful report - thank you for sharing it
Love all the little details and hearing how much fun they are having on stage. I bet the last night in Southend will be emotional!
So pleased Kara is a white swan now, hope we get to see that

As freckles88 said it wonderful to see Artem taking the mic and audiences getting to see another side of him. I hope they show more of that on SCD this year (presuming he is back which I am confident he will be!)

[Tipi]

trigger1024 is our sole representitive tomorrow night in Edinburgh and then theres a rowdy lot the following night in Aberdeen

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Regent Theatre, Ipswich. Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012
Fumb Duck, Kalypso

IndigO2 at The O2, London. Wednesday, 06 Jun 2012
Wingi, Dollysid, Look Pretty, Major Lurker, melomood, Yuvi, fleurdagent, BJ Girl, Crepe Suzette, SandyFrog, Amandolina, TheoL, SettlePetal56, Freckles88,Har'smum

Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone. Friday, 8th June 2012
veryshy

St Davids Hall, Cardiff. Saturday, 09 Jun 2012
traceynoe, Mr and Mrs KartemAddict, Eselle, Seren, Crazy4Kartem, Siriol

Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth. Sunday, 10 Jun 2012
Clartem, Peeve, K&AFan, fridgesoup, StrictlyKartem

De Montfort Hall, Leicester. Monday, 11 Jun 2012
Col 1n

Reading Hexagon, Reading. Wednesday, 13 Jun 2012
Toe_Tap_N, CheshireCat1

Colston Hall, Bristol. Thursday, 14 Jun 2012
LouiseF14, peeve, Wrenny, fridgesoup, K&AFan, barbaram, StrictlyEmma and Mummy StrictlyEmma, Seren, Eselle

Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Friday, 15 Jun 2012
dancing fanatic

Manchester Opera House, Manchester. Saturday, 16 Jun 2012
keep-dancing, nina_s, SMW1963

Usher Hall, Edinburgh. Monday, 18 Jun 2012
trigger1024

Aberdeen Music Hall, Aberdeen. Tuesday, 19 Jun 2012 at 7:00 PM
Wliag43, LassieFF, OrkneySarah, denburnquine

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow. Wednesday, 20 Jun 2012
Eselle, Nerak, KartemScot, Lou69 +2,callie+1

Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle. Thursday, 21 Jun 2012
Delman23 +2

York Barbican Centre, York. Friday, 22 Jun 2012
lateone, Major Lurker, Look Pretty, Seraphina

Opera House, Blackpool. Saturday, 23 Jun 2012
Anam Cara, Silkcut123

Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool. Monday, 25 Jun 2012
Lynsey85, SMW1963, Roadieboys

Nottingham Royal Centre, Nottingham. Tuesday, 26 Jun 2012
SuzieQ

City Hall, Sheffield. Wednesday, 27 Jun 2012
yungathart +2

Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Thursday, 28 Jun 2012
Mr and Mrs Twopence, Calon, gatsoqueen

Oasis Centre, Swindon. Friday, 29 Jun 2012
Mr and Mrs Wrenny, Crazy4Kartem

G-Live, Guildford. Sunday, 01 Jul 2012
Picklechops, AmSalt, mayadewi

Bournemouth Pavilion, Bournemouth. Monday, 02 Jul 2012
JANW, Silversandy, kraftylady, strictly cat +1, Loubear36

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend. Tuesday, 03 Jul 2012
katkins, wingi, marileigh1, tookie2shoes[/quote]

[fleurdargent]

Benjamin Carter ‏@benj_carter

Just saw Artem and @ktointon at Piccadilly station! They are both even more attractive in real life even on a Sunday morning! #fb

[wliag43]

Originally Posted by fleurdargent

Benjamin Carter ‏@benj_carter

Just saw Artem and @ktointon at Piccadilly station! They are both even more attractive in real life even on a Sunday morning! #fb

I assume that is Piccadilly in Manchester and not London!!

[fleurdargent]

Originally Posted by wliag43

I assume that is Piccadilly in Manchester and not London!!

Crossed my mind initially then realised yes its Manchester.

[fridgesoup]

Wrenny, Seren, Eselle and barbaram - thank you for your versions of our evening in Bristol - it was so much fun and you've each brought out different elements. I don't think I've much to add, except to agree, the Bristol crowd was a little...let's call it ....'reserved' .

It was lovely to meet Robin afterwards (we'd seen him at Plymouth, but were preoccupied with Kara and Artem). He was lovely and friendly and, as others have said, looks really different close to. I've always liked him, but mostly because he seems like a 'nice chap' and is Artem's best bud, but thought he was a bit bulky and even a bit 'brutish' in appearance (for a dancer, I mean). In person, he's much slighter and gentler looking - quite handsome, actually! We were musing about this in the car back to peeve's and couldn't decide quite what's going on. Everyone says the telly makes people look much larger than real life, but they look different on stage too. It can't just be about lighting ....

It was interesting seeing the performance a second time and properly think about the dancing. Robin and Kristina have a very athletic stlye (I think someone has said already that Kristina is very gymnastic, which is so true). It's incredibly dynamic and exciting to watch and is a brilliant foil to Kara and Artem who are both so graceful. I think my own preference (if there was only a single style allowed ) would be the grace and beauty of Kara and Artem - there's a stillness about them which is mesmerising (if you can talk about stillness in movement! ). Fortunately, there's room for both and I've a new found respect Kristina and Bobby's partnership.

When they do the audience participation bit and the four dancers are in a line doing the pony (?) and the 'mash po-tayy-toww' (™Kristina ) it's all a bit of silliness, but I think even in this, the way Artem moves really stands out. He looks so easy and effortless .


Hope we see pics of the white swan....

[Moonbaby88]

Hello People

Just wondering if those that are on the private group Kara and Artems Fans on Facebook are having issues with the group as I was on it last night happily mooching about, and today I am unable to find it at all.....although others can see it?

Any ideas?

[AmSalt12]

Wonder if they went by train to Edinburgh and Bobby and rest by fun bus.

[AmSalt12]

Originally Posted by Moonbaby88

Hello People

Just wondering if those that are on the private group Kara and Artems Fans on Facebook are having issues with the group as I was on it last night happily mooching about, and today I am unable to find it at all.....although others can see it?

Any ideas?

Do you mean Artems fan page?

[Clartem]

Originally Posted by AmSalt12

Do you mean Artems fan page?

I don't think MB means that one. A bit surprising if she could n't find the one she set up.

[Moonbaby88]

Originally Posted by Clartem

I don't think MB means that one. A bit surprising if she could n't find the one she set up.

LOL you're right Clartem....it's the Kara & Artem Fan FaceBook Page...I can find the other one!

[BJgirl]

Aberdeen this is your countdown


2 days, 1 hour, 50 minutes

[anam cara]

Wow, lots of wonderful reports to read and more great photos. Thank you to everyone for posting and sharing your experience at #DTTM.

Welcome to the newbies

A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Clartem. Trust you had a fun and fabulous day with lots of treats, wine and cheer!

[callie t]

thankyou Keep Dancing , Fridgesoup and all other posters for such entertaining reports. Who needs telly when we've got this thread! -)) I so agree with you Fridgesoup about the grace and beauty of K and A. You can see that even in the still photos. It's probably something you cant teach students. You either have it or dont. Hope thr SCD gang having good dayoff and tomorrow we welcome them all to Scotland-)) - sorry smillies did'nt come out right

[ceeveepee]

So what can I add to the reviews already given. The standard of the dancing and the singing was incredibly high. From the opening notes of "Feelin Good" sang by Lance Ellington to the closing dances with everyone in the seats up dancing it was brilliant. I was totally won round by the dancers (have always been a Brendan girl in the past), and I think it's up there with Brendan's show as my favourite so far this year (have also seen Anton and Erin (also fantastic but lacked the interaction with the crowd) and Vincent and Flavia (very good dancing but couldn't get into that one at all)

I was three rows from the front and this is what sticks out in my mind:

- Robin and the fake tan seepage, was so funny to see him laughing and completely lose what he was meant to be saying
- Artem having no idea where Bolton was (or Urmston, Wigan or Leigh)
- Kristina saying "Mashed Potato" - fab accent
- Robin getting carried away with the hip swivelling when everyone else had stopped
- The genuine warmth and friendship between both couples
- The singers and band - highlights being My Girl, Mr Bojangles, Over The Rainbow and Crazy In Love
- Andrea's fake eyelashes - so huge they were casting shadows on her face
- Lance Ellington – always smiling and dancing away and being a complete gentleman keep passing Toni’s water to her so she didn’t have to lean down for it
- Kristina and Robin’s dances to Over the Rainbow and Jar of Hearts
- Kara and Artem’s Viennese Waltz and Swan Lake – and Kara’s fit of giggles at the end of the latter, not sure what happened there
- What keep_dancing has already mentioned about Kara’s talk of loving dancing and living with a dancer
- Kara’s comment on wearing Chelsee’s costume but not filling the boob bit
- Right at the end Kristina, Kara, Artem and the singers were all holding hands ready to take a final bow and Robin was still dancing away. Artem shot him a look and Robin danced over to join the rest of them

I’m sure there’s more but that’s what immediately springs to mind.

[KartemStrictly]

Hey everyone, quick visit just wondering any news on the pros yet? x

[BJgirl]

Essex Echo ‏@Essex_Echo
Don't forget to check out the Echo on Monday and our brand new Woman section. Big interview with #Kara Tointon. Miss it miss out
Retweeted by Patricia

[Clartem]

Originally Posted by anam cara

Wow, lots of wonderful reports to read and more great photos. Thank you to everyone for posting and sharing your experience at #DTTM.

Welcome to the newbies

A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Clartem. Trust you had a fun and fabulous day with lots of treats, wine and cheer!

Thanks Anam I did

Originally Posted by ceeveepee

So what can I add to the reviews already given. The standard of the dancing and the singing was incredibly high. From the opening notes of "Feelin Good" sang by Lance Ellington to the closing dances with everyone in the seats up dancing it was brilliant. I was totally won round by the dancers (have always been a Brendan girl in the past), and I think it's up there with Brendan's show as my favourite so far this year (have also seen Anton and Erin (also fantastic but lacked the interaction with the crowd) and Vincent and Flavia (very good dancing but couldn't get into that one at all)

I was three rows from the front and this is what sticks out in my mind:

- Robin and the fake tan seepage, was so funny to see him laughing and completely lose what he was meant to be saying
- Artem having no idea where Bolton was (or Urmston, Wigan or Leigh)
- Kristina saying "Mashed Potato" - fab accent
- Robin getting carried away with the hip swivelling when everyone else had stopped
- The genuine warmth and friendship between both couples
- The singers and band - highlights being My Girl, Mr Bojangles, Over The Rainbow and Crazy In Love
- Andrea's fake eyelashes - so huge they were casting shadows on her face
- Lance Ellington – always smiling and dancing away and being a complete gentleman keep passing Toni’s water to her so she didn’t have to lean down for it
- Kristina and Robin’s dances to Over the Rainbow and Jar of Hearts
- Kara and Artem’s Viennese Waltz and Swan Lake – and Kara’s fit of giggles at the end of the latter, not sure what happened there
- What keep_dancing has already mentioned about Kara’s talk of loving dancing and living with a dancer
- Kara’s comment on wearing Chelsee’s costume but not filling the boob bit
- Right at the end Kristina, Kara, Artem and the singers were all holding hands ready to take a final bow and Robin was still dancing away. Artem shot him a look and Robin danced over to join the rest of them

I’m sure there’s more but that’s what immediately springs to mind.

great report loved the layout and the extra bit about boob filling costumes.

Originally Posted by KartemStrictly

Hey everyone, quick visit just wondering any news on the pros yet? x

in short as far as I know NO they may havebeen told privately on understanding that they must keep stum

[anam cara]

Originally Posted by ceeveepee

So what can I add to the reviews already given. The standard of the dancing and the singing was incredibly high. From the opening notes of "Feelin Good" sang by Lance Ellington to the closing dances with everyone in the seats up dancing it was brilliant. I was totally won round by the dancers (have always been a Brendan girl in the past), and I think it's up there with Brendan's show as my favourite so far this year (have also seen Anton and Erin (also fantastic but lacked the interaction with the crowd) and Vincent and Flavia (very good dancing but couldn't get into that one at all)

I was three rows from the front and this is what sticks out in my mind:

- Robin and the fake tan seepage, was so funny to see him laughing and completely lose what he was meant to be saying
- Artem having no idea where Bolton was (or Urmston, Wigan or Leigh)
- Kristina saying "Mashed Potato" - fab accent
- Robin getting carried away with the hip swivelling when everyone else had stopped
- The genuine warmth and friendship between both couples
- The singers and band - highlights being My Girl, Mr Bojangles, Over The Rainbow and Crazy In Love
- Andrea's fake eyelashes - so huge they were casting shadows on her face
- Lance Ellington – always smiling and dancing away and being a complete gentleman keep passing Toni’s water to her so she didn’t have to lean down for it
- Kristina and Robin’s dances to Over the Rainbow and Jar of Hearts
- Kara and Artem’s Viennese Waltz and Swan Lake – and Kara’s fit of giggles at the end of the latter, not sure what happened there
- What keep_dancing has already mentioned about Kara’s talk of loving dancing and living with a dancer
- Kara’s comment on wearing Chelsee’s costume but not filling the boob bit
- Right at the end Kristina, Kara, Artem and the singers were all holding hands ready to take a final bow and Robin was still dancing away. Artem shot him a look and Robin danced over to join the rest of them

I’m sure there’s more but that’s what immediately springs to mind.

LOVE IT!

love the detail ceeveepee! Cheers

It has taken me a wee while to read all the truly wonderful reports posted over the last few days. Some of the descriptions are just beautiful. I'm rubbish at multi quoting so excuse me selecting just a few.

Babaram,
'..there is an invisible thread between them and seem to create their own world...truly magical..'

Keep-dancing referring to Artem as the 'Master of the Show'

Fridgesoup contrasting Bobby and Kristina,
'..brilliant foil to Kara and Artem who are both so graceful..' and says '..there is a stillness about them which is mesmerising...'

ceeveepee, YSL, nina-s and the 'Bristol gang' have also written some brilliant reviews full of appreciation for the dance and humour of good times shared. Thank you all.

I see Kara has transformed into a white swan..giggles et al!

So next stop Edinburgh, one of my favourite cities. Great to know we have a newbie in the audience.

[anam cara]

Originally Posted by Clartem

Thanks Anam I did

great report loved the layout and the extra bit about boob filling costumes.


in short as far as I know NO they may havebeen told privately on understanding that they must keep stum

[fridgesoup]

Originally Posted by ceeveepee

So what can I add to the reviews already given. The standard of the dancing and the singing was incredibly high. From the opening notes of "Feelin Good" sang by Lance Ellington to the closing dances with everyone in the seats up dancing it was brilliant. I was totally won round by the dancers (have always been a Brendan girl in the past), and I think it's up there with Brendan's show as my favourite so far this year (have also seen Anton and Erin (also fantastic but lacked the interaction with the crowd) and Vincent and Flavia (very good dancing but couldn't get into that one at all)

I was three rows from the front and this is what sticks out in my mind:

- Robin and the fake tan seepage, was so funny to see him laughing and completely lose what he was meant to be saying
- Artem having no idea where Bolton was (or Urmston, Wigan or Leigh)
- Kristina saying "Mashed Potato" - fab accent
- Robin getting carried away with the hip swivelling when everyone else had stopped
- The genuine warmth and friendship between both couples
- The singers and band - highlights being My Girl, Mr Bojangles, Over The Rainbow and Crazy In Love
- Andrea's fake eyelashes - so huge they were casting shadows on her face
- Lance Ellington – always smiling and dancing away and being a complete gentleman keep passing Toni’s water to her so she didn’t have to lean down for it
- Kristina and Robin’s dances to Over the Rainbow and Jar of Hearts
- Kara and Artem’s Viennese Waltz and Swan Lake – and Kara’s fit of giggles at the end of the latter, not sure what happened there
- What keep_dancing has already mentioned about Kara’s talk of loving dancing and living with a dancer
- Kara’s comment on wearing Chelsee’s costume but not filling the boob bit
- Right at the end Kristina, Kara, Artem and the singers were all holding hands ready to take a final bow and Robin was still dancing away. Artem shot him a look and Robin danced over to join the rest of them

I’m sure there’s more but that’s what immediately springs to mind.

Lovely report ceeveepeee!
So glad you mentioned BIB. He's a bit of a dude, isn't he? .....and such a good mover (he was great at both 'stage doors' I was at - really pleased to chat and seems to really want to hear feedback - nice guy, I thought )

[ceeveepee]

Thanks for the feedback all.

Originally Posted by fridgesoup

Lovely report ceeveepeee!
So glad you mentioned BIB. He's a bit of a dude, isn't he? .....and such a good mover (he was great at both 'stage doors' I was at - really pleased to chat and seems to really want to hear feedback - nice guy, I thought )

Him performing was one of the pushes for me to see the show. First saw him at Anton and Erin's show this year and he has the most amazing voice and come across as such a nice guy who really seems to love what he does. His version of Feelin' Good is amazing so I was delighted to spot it in the set listing and even happier when they opened with it. I recorded a couple of his songs on my phone last night, haven't checked to see how they came out yet.

I did consider a stage door trip but the weather was too bad and I'd have missed my train. Would love to meet him and the rest of the cast! Wish I was going again but I'm working when they're in Liverpool.