Originally Posted by Dervlathedog:
“What a strange post.”
“What a strange post.”
It takes all sorts I guess
Giovanni
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Originally Posted by midflight:
“Are you all having a laugh!??
You really believe that Giovani is choreographing Georgia's routines?? !
I'm sorry to shatter your precious illusions, but that's an absolute load of nonsense.
If he has been allowed any input at all so far, it will have been the Waltz (which scored less than Ainsley's, and only one point more than Daniel's!). Oh, and possibly the Rumba (which Len didn't consider to even be a Rumba...).
I can tell you right now, that he definitely did NOT choreograph their Jive, Chaleston, or Salsa (probably their 3 best dances...)
I'd be very surprised if he had anything to do with much else, including that hybrid American-Viennese-Smooth-Waltz-waftography thing they just did in Blackpool (you know, the one with the obvious mistakes, but which still scored two 10's - one from the ITALIAN judge, as usual...)
But don't worry, when their very late Cha-cha-choo finally arrives, that one might have some Gio input...
Good luck with that. Maybe he's got Trent's number, and can ask him for some ideas...?
By the way, I'm actually a GMF fan! (although not a fan of Gio, I must admit). I'd much prefer Anita or Jay to win though, as I believe they deserve it so much more...
"I think I'm going to cry!"
”
“Are you all having a laugh!??
You really believe that Giovani is choreographing Georgia's routines?? !
I'm sorry to shatter your precious illusions, but that's an absolute load of nonsense. If he has been allowed any input at all so far, it will have been the Waltz (which scored less than Ainsley's, and only one point more than Daniel's!). Oh, and possibly the Rumba (which Len didn't consider to even be a Rumba...).
I can tell you right now, that he definitely did NOT choreograph their Jive, Chaleston, or Salsa (probably their 3 best dances...)
I'd be very surprised if he had anything to do with much else, including that hybrid American-Viennese-Smooth-Waltz-waftography thing they just did in Blackpool (you know, the one with the obvious mistakes, but which still scored two 10's - one from the ITALIAN judge, as usual...)
But don't worry, when their very late Cha-cha-choo finally arrives, that one might have some Gio input...
Good luck with that. Maybe he's got Trent's number, and can ask him for some ideas...?
By the way, I'm actually a GMF fan! (although not a fan of Gio, I must admit). I'd much prefer Anita or Jay to win though, as I believe they deserve it so much more...
"I think I'm going to cry!"
”
HELLO JAY FAN!!! *waves*
I would be really annoyed if I had taken your post seriously,,,,but then I realized you are trolling, so that's ok.
Originally Posted by VicsMum:
“HELLO JAY FAN!!! *waves*
I would be really annoyed if I had taken your post seriously,,,,but then I realized you are trolling, so that's ok.”
“HELLO JAY FAN!!! *waves*
I would be really annoyed if I had taken your post seriously,,,,but then I realized you are trolling, so that's ok.
”
LOL...I should be more like you
Originally Posted by humpty dumpty:
“LOL...I should be more like you”
“LOL...I should be more like you
”
I always put a spoonful of sarcasm in my tea every morning
Originally Posted by Ann_Dancer:
“I think Giovanni is a great addition to the show. He is a great dancer, teacher and choreographer, and seems to have the outgoing personality needed for a show like this.”
“I think Giovanni is a great addition to the show. He is a great dancer, teacher and choreographer, and seems to have the outgoing personality needed for a show like this.”
Len putting the fear of God into him helped him to focus
His choreographies are a proof that you can do basic steps _and_ have a routine that will wow both Len and the viewers. He and Georgia are my favourites to win. It used to be Jay, but there's always something not quite right with his dances.
Originally Posted by ruby-tuesday:
“Of course, I agree with everything you've said, especially the bib my problem is that I only look at him dancing, then have to watch the dance again .... several times .... to see what Georgia is doing, love Giovanni, and his accent ..... Team GG to win 
”
“Of course, I agree with everything you've said, especially the bib
my problem is that I only look at him dancing, then have to watch the dance again .... several times .... to see what Georgia is doing, love Giovanni, and his accent ..... Team GG to win ”
Same here, I was hypnotised by his hips when they shot across the floor like a rocket in their samba
But in their Charleston Georgia was so good in a few places that I lost focus of what Giovanni was doing and had to rewind. What a chore
Originally Posted by j4Rose:
“I thought the whole Whitney thing was very endearing”
“I thought the whole Whitney thing was very endearing
”
It was hilarious 😊 and v cute.
My 8 year old daughter has a serious crush on Giovanni ❤️❤️❤️ She is desperate for G&G to win the glitterball.
Originally Posted by VicsMum:
“HELLO JAY FAN!!! *waves*
I would be really annoyed if I had taken your post seriously,,,,but then I realized you are trolling, so that's ok.”
“HELLO JAY FAN!!! *waves*
I would be really annoyed if I had taken your post seriously,,,,but then I realized you are trolling, so that's ok.
”
Ha .... Great response!
Originally Posted by VicsMum:
“HELLO JAY FAN!!! *waves*
I would be really annoyed if I had taken your post seriously,,,,but then I realized you are trolling, so that's ok.”
“HELLO JAY FAN!!! *waves*
I would be really annoyed if I had taken your post seriously,,,,but then I realized you are trolling, so that's ok.
”
Originally Posted by IvanIV:
“Same here, I was hypnotised by his hips when they shot across the floor like a rocket in their samba But in their Charleston Georgia was so good in a few places that I lost focus of what Giovanni was doing and had to rewind. What a chore ”
“Same here, I was hypnotised by his hips when they shot across the floor like a rocket in their samba
But in their Charleston Georgia was so good in a few places that I lost focus of what Giovanni was doing and had to rewind. What a chore ”
Such a chore, isn't it?
Originally Posted by Amethyst12:
“It was hilarious 😊 and v cute.
My 8 year old daughter has a serious crush on Giovanni ❤️❤️❤️ She is desperate for G&G to win the glitterball.”
“It was hilarious 😊 and v cute.
My 8 year old daughter has a serious crush on Giovanni ❤️❤️❤️ She is desperate for G&G to win the glitterball.”
Awwww, that is so cute!
I've really grown to like him. I like how he cares about Georgia and I can see during the dances he's very thoughtful to her and proud of her.
And I also liked Gleb but gone off him. He doesn't really seem to care much about Anita. For him it's all about him.
And I also liked Gleb but gone off him. He doesn't really seem to care much about Anita. For him it's all about him.
Love him! Not only a fantastic dancer and choreographer, he has been able to find a great balance between being a strict teacher and fun partner for Georgia. He seems to really care about getting the best out of her talent, teaching her properly and has definitely kept the focus upon showing her ability. There's a genuine quality to their routines. Was impressed that he dealt with Len's criticism by listening, respecting what was said and making the necessary changes to his choreography style.
Seems to be a genuinely lovely guy as well... so pleased he was allowed to bin the Vincent impersonations and just be himself. There seems to be a real warmth towards him from everyone else on the show, which is nice to see. Great addition to Strictly!
Seems to be a genuinely lovely guy as well... so pleased he was allowed to bin the Vincent impersonations and just be himself. There seems to be a real warmth towards him from everyone else on the show, which is nice to see. Great addition to Strictly!
Originally Posted by humpty dumpty:
“One of the best dancers/ choreographers SCD has had?”
“One of the best dancers/ choreographers SCD has had?”
Not even close. Georgia remaining seated for 30 seconds of a 90 second Samba is not "choreography", to name but one discrepancy...
Originally Posted by Damahepa:
“Not even close. Georgia remaining seated for 30 seconds of a 90 second Samba is not "choreography", to name but one discrepancy...”
“Not even close. Georgia remaining seated for 30 seconds of a 90 second Samba is not "choreography", to name but one discrepancy...”
He certainly isn't the only pro guilty of including "faffing". And the rest of that routine was highly energetic and packed with choreography.
Originally Posted by GoinGaga:
“He certainly isn't the only pro guilty of including "faffing". And the rest of that routine was highly energetic and packed with choreography.”
“He certainly isn't the only pro guilty of including "faffing". And the rest of that routine was highly energetic and packed with choreography.”
I wouldn't say "packed" as every Samba step was followed by girations and even the Macarena. And whilst other pros do faff (looking at you Aliona, Tristan, Kevin, and Janette) Gio is by far the worst for it. None of them every take up to 1/3 of the routine!
Remember, Gio doesn't actually choreograph any of the routines ...
Where's the old brick wall emoticon when it's needed ...
Originally Posted by midflight:
“Are you all having a laugh!??
You really believe that Giovani is choreographing Georgia's routines?? ! I'm sorry to shatter your precious illusions, but that's an absolute load of nonsense. ”
“Are you all having a laugh!??
You really believe that Giovani is choreographing Georgia's routines?? !
I'm sorry to shatter your precious illusions, but that's an absolute load of nonsense. ”
Where's the old brick wall emoticon when it's needed ...
Originally Posted by Damahepa:
“I wouldn't say "packed" as every Samba step was followed by girations and even the Macarena. And whilst other pros do faff (looking at you Aliona, Tristan, Kevin, and Janette) Gio is by far the worst for it. None of them every take up to 1/3 of the routine!”
“I wouldn't say "packed" as every Samba step was followed by girations and even the Macarena. And whilst other pros do faff (looking at you Aliona, Tristan, Kevin, and Janette) Gio is by far the worst for it. None of them every take up to 1/3 of the routine!”
It was very high velocity for someone who isn't a pro (something the judges picked up on). And I don't think he's worse than any of the other pros when it comes to faffing. The samba is the only time I felt it went on for a little too long (we can agree on that at least). The rest of his intros have been fine IMO.
Originally Posted by Brian_Grahams:
“Remember, Gio doesn't actually choreograph any of the routines ...
Where's the old brick wall emoticon when it's needed ...”
“Remember, Gio doesn't actually choreograph any of the routines ...
Where's the old brick wall emoticon when it's needed ...”
I don't think he chreograohed the Charleston (Not many pros do Charleston professionally and I think only Vincent and Flavia did their own ATs) but I think he'll have choreographed everything else, maybe not alone, but he would certainly have input.
I'm still unimpressed either way...
Originally Posted by GoinGaga:
“It was very high velocity for someone who isn't a pro (something the judges picked up on). And I don't think he's worse than any of the other pros when it comes to faffing. The samba is the only time I felt it went on for a little too long (we can agree on that at least). The rest of his intros have been fine IMO.”
“It was very high velocity for someone who isn't a pro (something the judges picked up on). And I don't think he's worse than any of the other pros when it comes to faffing. The samba is the only time I felt it went on for a little too long (we can agree on that at least). The rest of his intros have been fine IMO.”
The intro may have been long in the Samba but the routine as a whole was longer to make up for it so they still actually danced for an 1 and a half minutes with an extra 30 seconds added on at the beginning for the intro.
Originally Posted by BeeBumble:
“The intro may have been long in the Samba but the routine as a whole was longer to make up for it so they still actually danced for an 1 and a half seconds with an extra 30 seconds added on at the beginning for the intro.”
“The intro may have been long in the Samba but the routine as a whole was longer to make up for it so they still actually danced for an 1 and a half seconds with an extra 30 seconds added on at the beginning for the intro.”
Ah, thanks for coming up with the numbers!
Originally Posted by BeeBumble:
“The intro may have been long in the Samba but the routine as a whole was longer to make up for it so they still actually danced for an 1 and a half minutes with an extra 30 seconds added on at the beginning for the intro.”
“The intro may have been long in the Samba but the routine as a whole was longer to make up for it so they still actually danced for an 1 and a half minutes with an extra 30 seconds added on at the beginning for the intro.”
It wasn't... Excluding the 10 seconds of applause and logos the dance was 1 minute 39 seconds. Jay's, Katie's and Helen's dances were all the same length or longer that week alone!
Originally Posted by IvanIV:
“Same here, I was hypnotised by his hips when they shot across the floor like a rocket in their samba But in their Charleston Georgia was so good in a few places that I lost focus of what Giovanni was doing and had to rewind. What a chore ”
“Same here, I was hypnotised by his hips when they shot across the floor like a rocket in their samba
But in their Charleston Georgia was so good in a few places that I lost focus of what Giovanni was doing and had to rewind. What a chore ”
Well, I've had to watch all of their dances several times .... a chore, indeed
Originally Posted by Amethyst12:
“It was hilarious 😊 and v cute.
My 8 year old daughter has a serious crush on Giovanni ❤️❤️❤️ She is desperate for G&G to win the glitterball.”
“It was hilarious 😊 and v cute.
My 8 year old daughter has a serious crush on Giovanni ❤️❤️❤️ She is desperate for G&G to win the glitterball.”
me too, although I'm a bit older than your daughter
Originally Posted by Dervlathedog:
“Too early to say. We'd need to see how he copes with a less able or a less mobile partner. .”
“Too early to say. We'd need to see how he copes with a less able or a less mobile partner. .”
Quite, love his partnership with Georgia, but I don't think he'll relish having an oldie or a fatty somehow !
Originally Posted by SeasideLady:
“Quite, love his partnership with Georgia, but I don't think he'll relish having an oldie or a fatty somehow !”
“Quite, love his partnership with Georgia, but I don't think he'll relish having an oldie or a fatty somehow !”
They may say different publicly but I doubt if any pro does TBH.
Some are better at coping and are more gracious than others. I mean even Anton, who usually gets the duffers and is well used to it by now, is positively giddy with relief about getting Katie this year and I can't begin to imagine the disdain that Gleb would have to hide over getting Carole, for example.
However, yeah I agree that Giovannis real test of longevity will come with another partner.
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