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And don't forget 'arms', which is about all Darcey seems able to comment on.
Heaven help that they should have to look at feet and legs!
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Helen Richey is Australian; she was a great dancer, an excellent coach of both ballroom and Latin. She has also judged high ranking competitions. She would make a formidable judge for Strictly.
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I hate it when Darcey mentions the boys are right or the boys this that and the other, god it makes me cringe
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Craig danced ballroom when he was a kid in Australia, but that doesn't mean he understands technique - which like Bruno, and especially Darcey - he doesn't.
The dancers often dress in absurd costumes with puerile props and are voted by a lot of screaming teenagers who probably don't vote for them based on their 'technique'. |
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Do you really believe that technique matters anymore in this travesty of a Dancing show now. The show attracts a baying audience that will cheer or clap or stand to anything required of them.
The dancers often dress in absurd costumes with puerile props and are voted by a lot of screaming teenagers who probably don't vote for them based on their 'technique'. |
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Helen Richey is Australian; she was a great dancer, an excellent coach of both ballroom and Latin. She has also judged high ranking competitions. She would make a formidable judge for Strictly.
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If Helen does become the new judge, I can foresee clashes between her and the rest of the judges due to their lack of knowledge of ballroom/latin technique.
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Do you really believe that technique matters anymore in this travesty of a Dancing show now. The show attracts a baying audience that will cheer or clap or stand to anything required of them.
The dancers often dress in absurd costumes with puerile props and are voted by a lot of screaming teenagers who probably don't vote for them based on their 'technique'. The baying audience? Mmmm tickets are free, and as such the audience becomes part of the show, and expected to react as directed. The standing ovations after nearly everyy dance becomes pointless, but the rest, I don't mind. Some of the costumes I do agree with you, especially the so-called 'comedy' acts - who will ever forget that stupid crap/lobster outfit? And some of the outfits are badly fitted - the male pro dancers last year had trousers that were too tight, and, biggest crime of all, had pockets!!! But some of the dresses are lovely. Puerile props? Abso-blimmin'-lutely! Baying teenagers who vote - I've yet to meet any teenager who votes. Those who do watch tend to record the show to watch later anyway. Voting, I believe is mostly a middle-age thing! |
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I do believe technique matters, but the fact is they simply do not have time to learn it. One of our greatest ballroom dancers - Karen Hilton - once said that you can learn to dance a waltz in a few hours, but it will take the rest of your life to learn to dance properly! This is the same with all 10 dances.
The baying audience? Mmmm tickets are free, and as such the audience becomes part of the show, and expected to react as directed. The standing ovations after nearly everyy dance becomes pointless, but the rest, I don't mind. Some of the costumes I do agree with you, especially the so-called 'comedy' acts - who will ever forget that stupid crap/lobster outfit? And some of the outfits are badly fitted - the male pro dancers last year had trousers that were too tight, and, biggest crime of all, had pockets!!! But some of the dresses are lovely. Puerile props? Abso-blimmin'-lutely! Baying teenagers who vote - I've yet to meet any teenager who votes. Those who do watch tend to record the show to watch later anyway. Voting, I believe is mostly a middle-age thing! |
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I do believe technique matters, but the fact is they simply do not have time to learn it. One of our greatest ballroom dancers - Karen Hilton - once said that you can learn to dance a waltz in a few hours, but it will take the rest of your life to learn to dance properly! This is the same with all 10 dances.
The baying audience? Mmmm tickets are free, and as such the audience becomes part of the show, and expected to react as directed. The standing ovations after nearly everyy dance becomes pointless, but the rest, I don't mind. Some of the costumes I do agree with you, especially the so-called 'comedy' acts - who will ever forget that stupid crap/lobster outfit? And some of the outfits are badly fitted - the male pro dancers last year had trousers that were too tight, and, biggest crime of all, had pockets!!! But some of the dresses are lovely. Puerile props? Abso-blimmin'-lutely! Baying teenagers who vote - I've yet to meet any teenager who votes. Those who do watch tend to record the show to watch later anyway. Voting, I believe is mostly a middle-age thing! |
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I'm 13. I vote, although I have to use Hola.
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it is a fact that Strictly's public demographic is older (cant remember exact figures) but in the 18-32 age group X Factor wins - the beeb are after that demographic
agree with your post totally Kaycee |
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For me Len should be replaced by:-
Karen Hardy, Or Iain Waite, They show so much knowledge, Brendan would be OK, Anton more of a joker. Question us who is head judge, I assume it's Craig, over Bruno, but Bruno may think differently. |
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For me Len should be replaced by:-
Karen Hardy, Or Iain Waite, They show so much knowledge, Brendan would be OK, Anton more of a joker. Question us who is head judge, I assume it's Craig, over Bruno, but Bruno may think differently. Head judge must be the one with the real bb/Lat knowledge - which is why Len is HJ. I trust whoever replaces him will have the same experience and knowledge, and will, therefore, become, HJ. |
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it is a fact that Strictly's public demographic is older (cant remember exact figures) but in the 18-32 age group X Factor wins - the beeb are after that demographic
agree with your post totally Kaycee Of course, there will be some younger peeps who vote, but on scd, generally it is the older viewers. Don't know about you, but most of he younger people I know are too busy being out doing things (dancing, movie, etc) on a Saturday night. |
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BIB whats that? never heard of it
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There are 100s of professional dancers who are more than qualified to become head judge; it doesn't have to just be someone who has been on Strictly.
Head judge must be the one with the real bb/Lat knowledge - which is why Len is HJ. I trust whoever replaces him will have the same experience and knowledge, and will, therefore, become, HJ. |
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But how many of the 100 are regularly on TV and have presentation skills?
![]() I would imagine there will be all sorts of screen tests and stuff for any potentials. They won't just be unleashed in the launch show. |
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But how many of the 100 are regularly on TV and have presentation skills?
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But how many of the 100 are regularly on TV and have presentation skills?
But - as with Len - professional dancers who have perhaps ended their competitive careers, and have become qualified to coach and to judge competitions, will also be used to 'presenting' their expertise at numerous dance congresses; to sitting on a stage compering competitions; producing tutorial videos, etc. None of which 'presenting' they have to do on Strictly, as all they have to do is JUDGE. |
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When did we find out Darcey was a judge?
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A while ago
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It lets you browse websites that are geoblocked or has feautures you can't use n your country. I use it to vote online.
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