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Old 22-07-2016, 19:43
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I am enjoying it so far. Such a relief after the rubbish TV of late.
me too such lovely music
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Old 22-07-2016, 19:55
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me too such lovely music
Isn't it just fabulous ?
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Old 22-07-2016, 19:56
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Oti was in all of three episodes of one series. She's not going to get opportunities like this until she's been a bit more visible as part of the main show and is more readily associated with the brand, the same with the new pros, who people don't know from Adam. Natalie's got plenty of promotion outside of the show recently (Celeb Masterchef, People's Strictly on which she was all but given the winner on a silver platter), and surely we're not arguing we've not seen enough of BRENDA over the years?
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Old 22-07-2016, 20:01
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Isn't it just fabulous ?
yes and showing their dancing skill more so than they get to on Strictly
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Old 22-07-2016, 20:25
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Brilliant stuff!! Really enjoying this.

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Old 22-07-2016, 20:39
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This is a great idea.

Lovely to see them dancing to an orchestra - must be a thrill for them, too.

Have I missed Janette and Aljaž's rumba? (started watching with Katie's VW)

ETA: Oh, here we go
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Old 22-07-2016, 20:42
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No it is on now!
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Old 22-07-2016, 20:47
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No it is on now!
I thought it was lovely
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Old 22-07-2016, 20:50
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That was one fabulous rumba - I had tears in my eyes
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Old 22-07-2016, 20:51
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Need lots more dance, though......
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Old 22-07-2016, 21:39
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enjoyed whole show
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Old 22-07-2016, 21:46
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enjoyed whole show
Me too - I thought it was amazingly good !
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Old 22-07-2016, 22:11
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I really liked the tango that Joanne and Gio did. Very emotive and passionate.

The rumba was probably my least favourite. Just not a fan of the contemporary dance style rumbas which are quite fashionable on strictly. Janette did some heel leads too but I guess it was part of the contemporary vibe? I just find it distracting... if it hadn't been introduced as a rumba i would have enjoyed it more I think.

I hope they do one next year! I would love to see a vw to the waltz from swan lake.
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Old 22-07-2016, 22:18
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For those who wondered about Natalie, at the moment she's actually doing a Strictly cruise with Ian Waite. Even if she had been available the only person she could have danced with would have been Anton (who's on holiday) or Aljaz, who, of course comes as a package with Janette. As for Pasha and Brendan - a bit past their best IMO (especially Brendan).

I thought the three couples did a fantastic job and I hope they do this again next year.
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Old 22-07-2016, 23:13
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For those who wondered about Natalie, at the moment she's actually doing a Strictly cruise with Ian Waite. Even if she had been available the only person she could have danced with would have been Anton (who's on holiday) or Aljaz, who, of course comes as a package with Janette. As for Pasha and Brendan - a bit past their best IMO (especially Brendan).

I thought the three couples did a fantastic job and I hope they do this again next year.
She actually only left today for the P&0 cruise so could easily have been there seeing as it was filmed last night. I would have no problem with the three couples who were there were it not for the fact that they are brought out for all of these events. It would be lovely to see the other pros get the same recognition outside of the show for a greater balance. I for one love to watch the likes of Nat, Brendan and the gorgeous Pasha. But hey ho, Janette, Aljaz, Jo, Kev and Karen were obviously available and more than willing to do it and they did a fine job so good for them. Now this has really got me excited for Strictly, it can't come soon enough!
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Old 23-07-2016, 00:13
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This is a great idea.

Lovely to see them dancing to an orchestra - must be a thrill for them, too.
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Well, proper choice of music, proper costumes, proper dances! Loved it. As the conductor said 'What's not to like'.

Katie D seemed to love every second - and looked so relieved when it went well.

Have read that Jason G choreographed the show - why can't he do more of this style on on Strictly?

The Kevin of the Susanna Paso suddenly made a re-appearance, but with a professional dancer obviously. Didn't like the music though for this bit. Interesting how the conductor explained how it fitted together.

Joanne showed just how good she is - pity Strictly doesn't make more use of her ballroom dance skills. Such a good partnership with Giovanni.
Can see why her back might hurt as she leans back so far and whips upright so quickly.

Janette and Alijaz's Rumba was beautiful.

The dancers seemed to have had a great time and the orchestra and Katie D - and the audience
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Old 23-07-2016, 07:21
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She actually only left today for the P&0 cruise so could easily have been there seeing as it was filmed last night.!
I think it would be pushing it a bit to do rehearsals for the cruise and for the Prom. No doubt they rehearsed the Proms thoroughly as the timing was so tight.
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Old 23-07-2016, 08:40
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I think it would be pushing it a bit to do rehearsals for the cruise and for the Prom. No doubt they rehearsed the Proms thoroughly as the timing was so tight.
I think they were in full rehearsals for a week for the prom going by all the tweets from Jason Gilkison.
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Old 23-07-2016, 14:58
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Joanne and Giovanni were sublime. I loved the concert, but particularly their contribution.
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Old 23-07-2016, 15:55
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Joanne and Giovanni were sublime. I loved the concert, but particularly their contribution.
completely agree, but then I would say that one of the best programmes I've seen in a long time and the orchestra and dancers were superb
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Old 23-07-2016, 16:37
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All the pros were brilliant but Joanne is exquisite and in a league of her own in the ballroom dances. She translates each piece of music in to movement perfectly. Her Waltz with Giovanni was beautiful and their Tango was my favourite dance of the night, fantastic storytelling with drama and passion.

I do think it was a shame Natalie and Ian didn't perform some of the ballroom alongside them.

I also particularly enjoyed the Charleston and Karen and Kevin's Paso. Wasn't Katie fabulous. Of course I wouldn't have seen Helen paired with anyone else but Katie and Aljaz did make a good couple on the dancefloor. I wonder what he would have created for her on the show.

The Orchestra were sublime, so many favourite pieces of music and every one made me want to dance. I hope Strictly goes to the Proms again, this was a perfect fit and I'll watch the performances many more times.
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Old 23-07-2016, 16:43
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I think they were in full rehearsals for a week for the prom going by all the tweets from Jason Gilkison.
Exactly!
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Old 23-07-2016, 16:58
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Haven't seen the programme yet, but it looks as though I'm in for a treat.

Some iconic programmes such as Doctor Who and Sherlock have been represented at the Proms in recent years, so it feels like a great accolade that Strictly has also been recognised in this way.
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Old 23-07-2016, 22:15
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Janette and Aljaz's Rumba has been put on YouTube by the BBC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyyVAEYdUy4
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Old 24-07-2016, 00:22
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Janette and Aljaz's Rumba has been put on YouTube by the BBC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyyVAEYdUy4
The Rumba by Aljaz and Janette was brilliantly excecuted and it touched the audience in a very deep way. I attended the Prom and even though Karen is my least favorite pro on Strictly I found that she has the demeanor for a strong dance like the Paso Doble and it showed. Joanne was very, very good, hopefully she will get the opportunity to show us more later this year, she looks much better as a blonde.

It is a shame we don't get to see more dances like these in the actual series, The orchestra and the dancers came together and gave us a brilliant show.
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