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Old 20-11-2016, 22:12
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Yeah, quickstep is their only ballroom left so guessing it's that, hope she'll be good and not get too fast music/choreography that might ruin in, they've also got the cha cha cha thing to win some points horrible to see them in the bottom two but hopefully it will give them what they need to really come out fighting and stop getting the same score of 36, this weeks the fourth time and they need a ten!
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Old 20-11-2016, 22:30
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Yeah, quickstep is their only ballroom left so guessing it's that, hope she'll be good and not get too fast music/choreography that might ruin in, they've also got the cha cha cha thing to win some points horrible to see them in the bottom two but hopefully it will give them what they need to really come out fighting and stop getting the same score of 36, this weeks the fourth time and they need a ten!
They have--- AT, Quickstep, Tango // Rumba, Salsa

As the couples usually leave out one of the dances I could perhaps see them dropping the rumba or maybe the AT.
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Old 20-11-2016, 22:36
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I'm hoping for:

Week 10 - Quickstep (hopefully a big comeback, with at least one 10)
Week 11 - Salsa (should be quite good for them, especially with it being Musicals Week)
Semi Final - Tango / Rumba (I enjoyed their Paso so I think the Tango could be good, and I don't see why the Rumba would be a bad draw for them)
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Old 20-11-2016, 23:05
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I'm hoping for:

Week 10 - Quickstep (hopefully a big comeback, with at least one 10)
Week 11 - Salsa (should be quite good for them, especially with it being Musicals Week)
Semi Final - Tango / Rumba (I enjoyed their Paso so I think the Tango could be good, and I don't see why the Rumba would be a bad draw for them)
Yeah I think this is likely, and agree that a tango could be really good, shame they probably won't do the Argentine tango if they go all the way
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Old 20-11-2016, 23:18
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It depends when they start doing 2 Dances each... it will probably be before the semis
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Old 21-11-2016, 08:50
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They are doing the AT this week according to AJ. He's never done one before. So glad they get to do one!
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Old 21-11-2016, 09:02
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I really don't see this as a good week.

I know lots of pros haven't done AT so it is new to both of them.
I hope they get the technique and emotion of the dance.

C'mon let's see a strong emotive AT from the streets of Buenos Aires as Len would say.
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Old 21-11-2016, 09:10
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I hope it goes well for them but it does feel a bit of a risk. Won't the height difference make the AT technique harder for them? Also in order to get the style of the dance right it needs mature theme-ing, we know TPTB don't have that in the plans for these two 😂

Sorry to be negative, I really want these two in the final, would love to see what showdance she can produce and I feel they're the only couple that can help avoid the Clifton Saga the producers are setting up for us!
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Old 21-11-2016, 09:26
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Oh didn't expect them to have the AT I must admit! The bar has been set high by danny and Louise so hope they get appropriate music and theming!
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Old 21-11-2016, 09:30
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I hope it goes well for them but it does feel a bit of a risk. Won't the height difference make the AT technique harder for them? Also in order to get the style of the dance right it needs mature theme-ing, we know TPTB don't have that in the plans for these two 😂

Sorry to be negative, I really want these two in the final, would love to see what showdance she can produce and I feel they're the only couple that can help avoid the Clifton Saga the producers are setting up for us!
I thought exactly the same re the 'theming'.
Let's hope for lovely AT costumes this week.
I am gonna go watch Vincent with Rachel. She was quite short. And didn't Dani Harmer do an AT. I'm going to try to find it.
Thinking back Aliona had to put her head on Jay's chest not forehead to forehead because of the height difference. Going off to look at YT
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Old 21-11-2016, 09:32
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Not sure how I feel about the AT. She will be capable of doing some pretty amazing lifts and the shaping should be a strong point for her but her short legs could be a hindrance. Music is going to be key but I'm not holding my breath!
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Old 21-11-2016, 09:38
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Wow Argentine tango is the one I didn't expect, basically ruled that one out 😂 Really really hope they do well, I feel like an AT could be either amazing or rubbish
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Old 21-11-2016, 09:52
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Wow Argentine tango is the one I didn't expect, basically ruled that one out 😂 Really really hope they do well, I feel like an AT could be either amazing or rubbish
Also interested to see what music they get, not sure how many pop songs would suit an AT
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Old 21-11-2016, 11:02
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I think they should be able to do lots of quick flicks and also lifts which is good... although I don't know if the height is going to be a disadvantage for this dance

Be interesting to see how it goes
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Old 21-11-2016, 14:04
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Also interested to see what music they get, not sure how many pop songs would suit an AT
Listened to AJ's interview this morning and he says it's a Justin timberlake song, he seems happy anyway
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Old 21-11-2016, 15:44
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You can listen to the interview here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04dfg57 at 1 hour 37 mins
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Old 21-11-2016, 15:53
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Listened to AJ's interview this morning and he says it's a Justin timberlake song, he seems happy anyway
Nothing traditional then. Well I hope it works whatever it is!
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Old 21-11-2016, 23:15
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Not sure if the AT will suit Claudia - she struggled with emoting in the VW and couldn't keep a straight face in the Paso, bless I'm sure the lifts will be sensational though!

If they're to stand a chance of winning, this dance needs to be phenomenal - a Caroline Flack style comeback. Fingers crossed!
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Old 22-11-2016, 13:39
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Not sure if the AT will suit Claudia - she struggled with emoting in the VW and couldn't keep a straight face in the Paso, bless I'm sure the lifts will be sensational though!

If they're to stand a chance of winning, this dance needs to be phenomenal - a Caroline Flack style comeback. Fingers crossed!
Didn't think Louise would favour the AT and of course she did have Kevin who has danced it before but she certainly got into the elements that were required.

So if Claudia and AJ like the music, which it seems they do, and work well with the AT choreographers all could be good.
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Old 22-11-2016, 18:08
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Just a reminder that they are on tonight's It Takes Two at 6.30pm
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Old 22-11-2016, 18:10
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Just a reminder that they are on tonight's It Takes Two at 6.30pm
Thank you, I'll watch it now.
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Old 22-11-2016, 18:58
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So there we have it.

Cry Me a River --Justin Timberlake.

Could have been far far worse. And AJ said in his interview he loved the music so let's hope Claudia does too.

Looking forward to another Argentine Tango in this series.
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Old 22-11-2016, 19:47
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I had a feeling it would be that song, although it's probably the only Justin Timberlake track I know The lifts sound impressive. I hope she excels with this one. They need to bounce back strongly this week.
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Old 22-11-2016, 20:12
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Almost thought they'd give them Can't stop the feeling so that's a relief! Lifts sound amazing and they both seemed positive about it on ITT, looking forward to seeing some training footage.
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Old 22-11-2016, 20:21
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I had a feeling it would be that song, although it's probably the only Justin Timberlake track I know The lifts sound impressive. I hope she excels with this one. They need to bounce back strongly this week.
I haven't watched ITT yet but pleased it sounds positive! I hope they finally get some 10's this week!
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