Originally Posted by gcmac:
“I thought it was brilliant, although Sophie danced it better than Brendan in my opinion.”
“I thought it was brilliant, although Sophie danced it better than Brendan in my opinion.”
I agree.
sophie and Brendans Charleston
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Originally Posted by gcmac:
“I thought it was brilliant, although Sophie danced it better than Brendan in my opinion.”
“I thought it was brilliant, although Sophie danced it better than Brendan in my opinion.”
Brendan's legs looked a bit gangly to me and Sophie just oozed ease and sophistication; I couldn't not watch her.
Originally Posted by nagel84:
“That was a fine example of what I hate about Strictly Charlestons: short on technique and big on gurning and tomfoolery. One of the most overrated dances ever on Strictly IMO.
Kara and Artem's is still the best for me, but Sophie's tonight is now probably my second favourite and was similar in style to Kara's. Both having that genuine 20s sassy, jazzy feel to them.
Denise's was technically very good but I hated the music and Egyptian theme to it.”
“That was a fine example of what I hate about Strictly Charlestons: short on technique and big on gurning and tomfoolery. One of the most overrated dances ever on Strictly IMO.
Kara and Artem's is still the best for me, but Sophie's tonight is now probably my second favourite and was similar in style to Kara's. Both having that genuine 20s sassy, jazzy feel to them.
Denise's was technically very good but I hated the music and Egyptian theme to it.”
I couldn't agree more. I can't believe how everyone is raving about this dance; I will have to watch it again incase I've missed something. I thought is was the most inelegant and dangerous performance I have ever seen on the programme.
I hope Sophie makes it to the finals. There's nothing better thans seeing someone who starts off wobbly go all the way. Natalie is boring for me because we already know what to expect, whereas with Sophie, we are shocked, in a good way of course.
Originally Posted by sweetcorn:
“I couldn't agree more. I can't believe how everyone is raving about this dance; I will have to watch it again incase I've missed something. I thought is was the most inelegant and dangerous performance I have ever seen on the programme.”
“I couldn't agree more. I can't believe how everyone is raving about this dance; I will have to watch it again incase I've missed something. I thought is was the most inelegant and dangerous performance I have ever seen on the programme.”
Is it Sophie and Brendan's Charleston you're criticizing? If so maybe you didn't mean to quote me or misread my post.
It was Chris and Ola's Charleston I was critical about. I very much liked Sophie's.
Sorry to gatecrash this thread, but this question doesn't warrant a new thread of its own... 
36 is the highest week 2 score ever. Did they deserve it?
I personally think that yes, they did.
36 is the highest week 2 score ever. Did they deserve it?
I personally think that yes, they did.
Originally Posted by hownwbrowncow:
“Sorry to gatecrash this thread, but this question doesn't warrant a new thread of its own...
36 is the highest week 2 score ever. Did they deserve it?
I personally think that yes, they did.”
“Sorry to gatecrash this thread, but this question doesn't warrant a new thread of its own...
36 is the highest week 2 score ever. Did they deserve it?
I personally think that yes, they did.”
wow, what an achievement for them both. they definitely deserve it
She deserved the 36 for the tricks and lifts alone, such a daring routine to perform on live telly. There were a couple of minor moments on the dismounts but overall it was impressive.
Originally Posted by Starpuss:
“First charleston I have liked on SCD. Ever. It was classy and fun.”
“First charleston I have liked on SCD. Ever. It was classy and fun.”
me too and a classic Charleston I loved dvo 80s but this was true 20s
Originally Posted by sweetcorn:
“I couldn't agree more. I can't believe how everyone is raving about this dance; I will have to watch it again incase I've missed something. I thought is was the most inelegant and dangerous performance I have ever seen on the programme.”
“I couldn't agree more. I can't believe how everyone is raving about this dance; I will have to watch it again incase I've missed something. I thought is was the most inelegant and dangerous performance I have ever seen on the programme.”
Let us all know your professional Charleston qualifications?
I've been Latin and ballroom dancing for ten years
Originally Posted by hownwbrowncow:
“Sorry to gatecrash this thread, but this question doesn't warrant a new thread of its own...
36 is the highest week 2 score ever. Did they deserve it?
I personally think that yes, they did.”
“Sorry to gatecrash this thread, but this question doesn't warrant a new thread of its own...
36 is the highest week 2 score ever. Did they deserve it?
I personally think that yes, they did.”
yes they did!!!
Loved Bruno's Gatsby comments. But really, were there lifts in actual Charlestons of the time? I appreciate and can admire the boldness required to execute them but they actually detracted from my enjoyment of the dance - I don't like the sensation of holding my breath, hoping nothing goes wrong.
Up until now, I'd only rated Denise, Kara and Ali's Charlestons (in that order).
But this topped them all for me. A sight to behold.
But this topped them all for me. A sight to behold.
It has over 2.700 comments on the Strictly facebook page 
(for comparison, Mark's dance is second with 800 comments)
(for comparison, Mark's dance is second with 800 comments)
Loved it, and I've never liked a charleston before. As others have said, it was brilliant to see no comic costumes and gurning, and yes, Sophie looked confident, made it look effortless. I was especially impressed with the way she didn't wear a fixed smile, but flashed one on and off in a most natural way. The dancing equivalent to 'look at me, I can walk and chew gum at the same time'.
Originally Posted by Becky245:
“I hope Sophie makes it to the finals. There's nothing better thans seeing someone who starts off wobbly go all the way. Natalie is boring for me because we already know what to expect, whereas with Sophie, we are shocked, in a good way of course.”
“I hope Sophie makes it to the finals. There's nothing better thans seeing someone who starts off wobbly go all the way. Natalie is boring for me because we already know what to expect, whereas with Sophie, we are shocked, in a good way of course.”
Result
I've never really enjoyed watching the Charleston - Denise VO did a decent dance but what the heck did Egyptians have to do with it? Chris Hollins was beyond awful - crawling across the floor, pulling weird faces, etc. [shudders]
But loved Sophie & Brendan's dance; it was fast and it was clever without the unnecessary silliness. And to attempt those moves so early in the series was amazing. Yes, some of them could have been tighter, but again, week 2!
But loved Sophie & Brendan's dance; it was fast and it was clever without the unnecessary silliness. And to attempt those moves so early in the series was amazing. Yes, some of them could have been tighter, but again, week 2!
Originally Posted by hownwbrowncow:
“Sorry to gatecrash this thread, but this question doesn't warrant a new thread of its own...
36 is the highest week 2 score ever. Did they deserve it?
I personally think that yes, they did.”
“Sorry to gatecrash this thread, but this question doesn't warrant a new thread of its own...
36 is the highest week 2 score ever. Did they deserve it?
I personally think that yes, they did.”
yes, they did.
Originally Posted by bornfree:
“She was very good, and it does look like she's dance training.”
“She was very good, and it does look like she's dance training.”
Lol have you ever seen her on stage or even in her music videos? Where you would think she should be at her best.
Originally Posted by Stupid_Head:
“Lol have you ever seen her on stage or even in her music videos? Where you would think she should be at her best.”
“Lol have you ever seen her on stage or even in her music videos? Where you would think she should be at her best.”
I don't know anything about her accept she's the daughter of one time Blue Peter presenter. I will check out her videos on youtube.
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