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Old 13-11-2016, 18:27
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Yes Fairytootoo and Doti will probably end up with Engelbert Humperdinck! Lol ( sorry to any Humperdinck fans, only joking). 😉

Praying for a good song this week. Although I think they did wonderfully with the adaptation of Heard it Through the Grapevine.
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Old 13-11-2016, 19:12
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Was worried about the song when it first came out but wow what a brilliant AT they did and so happy Bruno and Len gave them tens. Definitely my favourite dance of the series so far
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Old 13-11-2016, 19:33
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Charleston to Putting on the Ritz for Blackpool
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Old 13-11-2016, 19:46
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Charleston to Putting on the Ritz for Blackpool
I was considering potential Charleston songs (ditto AS) songs for Danny rather than planning lessons this afternoon and Puttin' on the Ritz was one of my top choices. A Charleston in Blackpool to an excellent song!
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Old 13-11-2016, 20:02
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I was considering potential Charleston songs (ditto AS) songs for Danny rather than planning lessons this afternoon and Puttin' on the Ritz was one of my top choices. A Charleston in Blackpool to an excellent song!
Is it a good song for Charleston?
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Old 13-11-2016, 20:06
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Is it a good song for Charleston?
I'm not a dancer but to me it sounds like it'd work well. It's a great swing tune but lends itself to a more classic Charleston than a goofy one if that makes sense.
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Old 13-11-2016, 20:16
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I was considering potential Charleston songs (ditto AS) songs for Danny rather than planning lessons this afternoon and Puttin' on the Ritz was one of my top choices. A Charleston in Blackpool to an excellent song!
I'm really excited by this song choice and for the Charleston.

https://youtu.be/Ij22kyvf2ps
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Old 13-11-2016, 20:17
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https://youtu.be/LJLY8UDV2II

Fred Astaire version
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Old 13-11-2016, 20:33
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Every time I watch their AT it just gets better and better and works so well with the song now I'm used to it. In fact I may have to add it to my playlist!

Looking forward to the Charleston next week. The song choice should give us a nice traditional Charleston which would be great to see.

I just hope SCD are not going to add extra dancers this year to fill the dance floor it really does distract from the couples sometimes and I would hate that for our two.
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Old 13-11-2016, 20:41
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Some nice comments about Danny and Oti from Brendan.

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/strictl...aintwitterpost
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Old 13-11-2016, 20:46
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Robbie Williams version......................that's a good one!!!???? So happy with this genre........it's a great song.
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Old 13-11-2016, 20:47
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If you would like to see an unconventional take on the song, check out Damien Molony's version from Being Human! He plays vampire Hal and has reverted after being "clean" for a long time. Ignore the bit at the beginning.

Being Human is one of my favourite series and it is the show which brought us Aidan Turner for the first time!

Puttin' On the Ritz
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Old 13-11-2016, 20:55
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Lovely, lovely comments from Brendan. I know how much he adored Danny's QS, and not afraid to be slightly controversial with others. (I understood what he meant with Louise and Kevin's AS.)

I'm in a bloody good mood at the moment!!!!! Oh shite.................back to reality tomorrow.!!!!
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Old 13-11-2016, 20:56
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Every time I watch their AT it just gets better and better and works so well with the song now I'm used to it. In fact I may have to add it to my playlist!

Looking forward to the Charleston next week. The song choice should give us a nice traditional Charleston which would be great to see.

I just hope SCD are not going to add extra dancers this year to fill the dance floor it really does distract from the couples sometimes and I would hate that for our two.
I agree, Danny and Oti need to be centre stage so if there other dancers they shouldn't detract from their dancing. 👍

Thanks for sharing, interesting article and high praise for Danny. 😊

Robbie Williams version......................that's a good one!!!???? So happy with this genre........it's a great song.
It's a great song. 😊

If you would like to see an unconventional take on the song, check out Damien Molony's version from Being Human! He plays vampire Hal and has reverted after being "clean" for a long time. Ignore the bit at the beginning.

Being Human is one of my favourite series and it is the show which brought us Aidan Turner for the first time!

Puttin' On the Ritz
Thanks for sharing. Missing Poldark and Aidan Turner this evening. 😉
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Old 13-11-2016, 20:58
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If you would like to see an unconventional take on the song, check out Damien Molony's version from Being Human! He plays vampire Hal and has reverted after being "clean" for a long time. Ignore the bit at the beginning.

Being Human is one of my favourite series and it is the show which brought us Aidan Turner for the first time!

Puttin' On the Ritz
Fab u lous..................Loved Being Human. Two of my fellow Irishmen (well, I'm a woman but....................).
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Old 13-11-2016, 20:59
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Aidan and Danny.............two hairy chested men!!!!!!!
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Old 13-11-2016, 21:03
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Thank you for that. What lovely comments from Brendan. It's nice to hear a pro echoing what all of us have said about Danny; the judges are overly picky and I don't know what he needs to do to win praise across the board. He's by no means a perfect dancer but hes pretty damn good. And I love that Brendan acknowledged how hard Danny works. He's giving this show everything.
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Old 13-11-2016, 21:05
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Aidan and Danny.............two hairy chested men!!!!!!!
❤️ 😍 ❤️ 😍
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Old 13-11-2016, 21:07
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Thank you for that. What lovely comments from Brendan. It's nice to hear a pro echoing what all of us have said about Danny; the judges are overly picky and I don't know what he needs to do to win praise across the board. He's by no means a perfect dancer but hes pretty damn good. And I love that Brendan acknowledged how hard Danny works. He's giving this show everything.
It was great for Brendan to mention the dedication and hours he's putting in and how hard the level of choreography is that he is trying to master.
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Old 13-11-2016, 21:08
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Thanks for posting.

This bit made me feel a little sorry for Danny:

"I don't know what he has to do, though - I think he's going to have to do something pretty extraordinary to get the full praise from the judges. I feel sorry for him, because I know how much he would like it. And he works so hard - when I was in the studio across the way, he was in there hours before I got there and he would apparently stay hours after we'd left! He's a very dedicated person - they both are."

Though the latter part is also interesting - he clearly puts the hours in and is working hard to improve, though I know some say he hasn't . Hope the judges give him a 40 before too long. Would've liked a big ballroom number for Blackpool but that Charleston with that music could be great.
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Old 13-11-2016, 21:25
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You're welcome, everyone.

I think that Danny has to work harder than anyone else because the judges know that he's very good and want him to be better than the previous week. Also there's pressure on Oti to keep giving Danny challenging choreography.
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Old 13-11-2016, 21:33
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You're welcome, everyone.

I think that Danny has to work harder than anyone else because the judges know that he's very good and want him to be better than the previous week. Also there's pressure on Oti to keep giving Danny challenging choreography.
There's definitely that pressure there and I'm consistently impressed by how Oti works to achieve that week after week. She could give him easier choreography but she always challenges him. I know she didn't choreograph the AT but I saw her mark on that dance. It gives me faith for their salsa and samba if they're lucky enough to get to do them.
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Old 13-11-2016, 21:35
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Guys that fred A version on YouTube!! Argh!!! Imagine if Danny recreated that?!
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Old 13-11-2016, 21:38
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Robbie Williams version......................that's a good one!!!???? So happy with this genre........it's a great song.
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Been down the YT rabbit hole, thought the Fred Astair version a bit slow? But could see Charleston to this slightly more up tempo version

You're welcome, everyone.

I think that Danny has to work harder than anyone else because the judges know that he's very good and want him to be better than the previous week. Also there's pressure on Oti to keep giving Danny challenging choreography.
If, as seems evident, they're putting in stupidly long rehearsal hours, Oti must stay up late working out the choreo for the next routine, as they're always well planned and packed with content. Bless her socks!
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Old 13-11-2016, 22:17
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I need to stop looking at YouTube now, lol. 😳

Roll on ITT for clips and footage.

Have a lovely day tomorrow everybody.
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