Originally Posted by Ann_Dancer:
“If they were really serious about getting Anton or Brendan to take over from Len, then this year would have been a good year to test them out on ITT and small stints on the main Strictly show talking about the performances. (Don't particularly want either of them to do the job, as I think there are far better and more imaginative options, but career planning and all that!)
Re Chloe and Neil: Neil is already professional and so his status is unchanged. I feel a bit sorry for Chloe but shfe knew it was a risk. Tbh, I am mystified as to why Neil would be happy to do such a low key job, given that as an ex Word Champion he must have lots of other options and he probably had to put other engagements on ice whilst he was waiting for confirmation of his role on Strictly. Unless of course, he specifically signed up to do the choreography because that is what he enjoys (as opposed to that being the best offer he could get) because it is quite an influential role. Also I guess it gives him more time to do other things like lectures, adjudication and continuing his teaching exams.”
“If they were really serious about getting Anton or Brendan to take over from Len, then this year would have been a good year to test them out on ITT and small stints on the main Strictly show talking about the performances. (Don't particularly want either of them to do the job, as I think there are far better and more imaginative options, but career planning and all that!)
Re Chloe and Neil: Neil is already professional and so his status is unchanged. I feel a bit sorry for Chloe but shfe knew it was a risk. Tbh, I am mystified as to why Neil would be happy to do such a low key job, given that as an ex Word Champion he must have lots of other options and he probably had to put other engagements on ice whilst he was waiting for confirmation of his role on Strictly. Unless of course, he specifically signed up to do the choreography because that is what he enjoys (as opposed to that being the best offer he could get) because it is quite an influential role. Also I guess it gives him more time to do other things like lectures, adjudication and continuing his teaching exams.”
Anne you are absolutely right in all your comments. Neil and Katya have just come back from Japan and Neil told me it was their last trip until after Strictly.
He can still do lectures and workshops but as he is a regularly competing pro his comps and demos are on hold as Katya has a celebrity partner although if for whatever reason she is out in the early stages that may of course change?
Neil was heavily involved in SCD 2015 as a choreographer and was in some pro group dances although not being one of the official pros.
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