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Was he impersonating John Travolta in his cha cha and waltz as well, the boy has a blank expression in every dance.
My thoughts exactly. I think Scott is massively underrated. .............And I'm gonna add this jive.....just because I can ![]() https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-yL_uHlGtY |
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So great! I just loved it, they nailed the cool detachment of PF at the beginning too. Quote:
Fabulous. Aliona is really bringing out great dance content and this is a good pairing. Well done!
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I love both dances, I thought Scott and Natlie's was more "humourous" while Jay and Aliona's was "cool" like the film - two very different types of jive, but equally good. How brilliant it is that such different dances can be so good in different ways, that is what makes Strictly so enjoyable, you just never now when you will be surprised and excited.
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I was the same it was fab!! Then found out he's a trained dancer!!! Wtf the technique are used by Brendan and James with the kicks and flicks made me a tad mad!!
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It's false humility. He knows how good he is. How could he not?
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I have to laugh at how people keep exaggerating Jay's dance training. A bit of contemporary and hip hop does not make him a trained ballet dancer!!
It was a tremendous jive. Perfectly in character and with stunning choreography. I love how they spliced the two songs. Jay is such a polite young man. Always please and thank you - which is unheard of these days. He's also the most virile and manly of any of the boy band contestants. I really love watching him. |
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His body movement was fantastic. There are a few issues with overactive arms at times and he needs to learn how to act a part - but his turns, his footwork, his core stability were amazing. Clearly the best dance of the night. I was just surprised at how he was able to keep everything perfectly balanced going at that speed.
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I didn't like the start, Jay seemed too casual but his performance picked up at quite a pace and his finish was excellent.
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It was so good that he'll be doing that again in the final. The judges will pick that one as their favourite.
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Hugely OTT.
It wasn't nearly as good as many are saying, and the judges over-praised it as well. I didn't even find it all that enjoyable as a dance, and he was doing odd things with his free arm and hand for much of it. Have you seen Pulp Fiction - he was doing the dance from there where John Travolta also does, as you put it, odd things with his free hand |
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I was the same it was fab!! Then found out he's a trained dancer!!! Wtf the technique are used by Brendan and James with the kicks and flicks made me a tad mad!!
Using the same techniques as Brendan or James isn't indicative of him having performed jive before. It's just an indication that he is capable of picking up dance training well and that Aliona is a good teacher for him. He clearly has natural ability and I personally think that's a good thing |
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The "I trained to dance for years, but I'm shocked that I can dance" expressions are starting to grate now. It's more than a little disingenuous.
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The jive was fantastic but he won't ever get my votes as I much prefer to see a"journey" by someone with little or no dance experience. I'd love to see Anita lift the glitter ball.
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It was great but kinda showed he is now newbie to dance or as shy as he made out in previous weeks
Maybe missing no the X factor funnily enough lol Love aliona. though so I'm happy for her |
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Aliona is now the best dancer and choreographer on the show.
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Credit where credit's due! I can't see how anyone could fault it.
Have you seen Pulp Fiction - he was doing the dance from there where John Travolta also does, as you put it, odd things with his free hand |
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Exactly. And brilliantly adapted. Of course, Strictly being 'family entertainment' they started with milk shake sipping, whereas in the film Travolta is jacked up on smack and Uma overdoses just after this dance.
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The "I trained to dance for years, but I'm shocked that I can dance" expressions are starting to grate now. It's more than a little disingenuous.
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I look forward to the ear cutting scene from reservoir dogs being recreated next year in movie week.
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I understand some people find it off putting because he has had training and I have said before that the judges don't take into account that others are starting from scratch but I would not have missed out on that dance for anything. I thought it was amazing and just so Pulp Fiction. All credit to Aliona as well I thought she was amazing and the choreography was brilliant. Off to watch it for the 10th time
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I know it sounds like hyperbole, and I know some will disagree, but that Jive deserved 40.
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Eeeeeeek I've just got in. Was just about to sneaky watch it on YouTube but have decided to watch the whole show to fully appreciate the dance in context with the others.
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I wonder really, why female celebs have been slaughtered on DS for having had dance training, eg, Denise Van Outen, Natalie out of Corrie, Caroline Flack, yet a bloke pretty much gets applauded for it!
Having said that, it was a brilliant jive. I usually hate the jive, never see it as sexy, and yet this drew me in, I forgot how funny-looking Jay is, and totally immersed myself in the characterisation. I've never seen Pulp Fiction, so just enjoyed it for what it was. |
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