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Old 23-10-2016, 10:07
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The problem with some of the dances this year seems to be the great height differences, nothing to do with the Pro's choreography. Claudia and A J's samba last night, very difficult to do a samba roll when your partner only comes up to your chest. Anton and Leslie looked very odd last night mainly because of the height difference, he seemed to be dragging her around because her little legs couldn't keep up. Now Anastasia looked good last night because she had a partner who more suited her in height.

At the other end of the scale, both Daisy and Laura in heels are taller than their partners. Perhaps Daisy should have danced with Brendan and Laura with Aljaz. Kevin and Louise heights look good together.

Who is the shortest male pro btw? How can they solve this problem other than to have a whole range of pros on call to match the celebs heights?
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Old 23-10-2016, 10:52
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The problem with some of the dances this year seems to be the great height differences, nothing to do with the Pro's choreography. Claudia and A J's samba last night, very difficult to do a samba roll when your partner only comes up to your chest. Anton and Leslie looked very odd last night mainly because of the height difference, he seemed to be dragging her around because her little legs couldn't keep up. Now Anastasia looked good last night because she had a partner who more suited her in height.

At the other end of the scale, both Daisy and Laura in heels are taller than their partners. Perhaps Daisy should have danced with Brendan and Laura with Aljaz. Kevin and Louise heights look good together.

Who is the shortest male pro btw? How can they solve this problem other than to have a whole range of pros on call to match the celebs heights?
With regards to Anton and Lesley, it looks worse due to her poor posture and incorrect head position. It would far less noticeable if this was addressed, however not easy for an older lady to maintain the amount of tone and stretch needed. She appeared as though she could not keep up, because she does not use her legs and feet properly. You are responsible for your own movement, strong movement from the standing leg. If you are just using "steps" to get you from A to B, you will always look weak. Powerful dancing, good movement always comes from the floor upwards in ballroom.
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Old 23-10-2016, 10:56
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Not many professional dancers who would be small enough for Claudia and Lesley . Lots of tall men around nowadays- NHS to blame.
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Old 23-10-2016, 10:59
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Not many professional dancers who would be small enough for Claudia and Lesley . Lots of tall men around nowadays- NHS to blame.
There are quite a few competitive couples on the circuit, amateurs and pro's ( including the British Professional Ballroom Champions) that have a height difference. Although not ideal, these couples cope and adapt admirably.
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Old 23-10-2016, 11:04
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Pasha is short. He could suit Lesley or Claudia. But then I think AJ is the same height as Pasha so the only person who could be suited to Claudia or Lesley is Vincent.
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Old 23-10-2016, 11:05
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Vincent used to be useful when they had a small lady celeb. Alas he is no longer on the show. The same as Ian Waite and Matthew Cutler were handy for the tall ladies.

Is Kevin the shortest now?
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Old 23-10-2016, 11:09
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Kevin is shorter than Pasha (5'7" or 8") and would have been the obvious choice height wise for either of the shorter women. I think he would have worked well with Lesley.
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Old 23-10-2016, 11:12
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Vincent used to be useful when they had a small lady celeb. Alas he is no longer on the show. The same as Ian Waite and Matthew Cutler were handy for the tall ladies.

Is Kevin the shortest now?
Wasn't Brendon partnered with Lulu once? But there didnt appear to be any problem. I cant remember.
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Old 23-10-2016, 11:13
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Also sometimes it's not only the actual height but the proportions of the body that make a couple look odd. AJ not only is a lot taller, but has very long thin legs which gives the impression of being much taller than Pasha.
That is still an issue on hold because of height, but it definitely looks better in Latin. Aj and Claudia have got such different types of body that no matter what they dance, they look mismatched.
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Old 23-10-2016, 11:14
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Wasn't Brendon partnered with Lulu once? But there didnt appear to be any problem. I cant remember.
Lol - it was one of the worst ever SCD partnerships - they loathed each other and didn't bother to disguise it. The height difference was also a problem.
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Old 23-10-2016, 11:21
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Kevin is shorter than Pasha (5'7" or 8") and would have been the obvious choice height wise for either of the shorter women. I think he would have worked well with Lesley.
I would have loved to see Kevin and Lesley!
And Louise would have worked well heightwise with Pasha, Giovanni or Anton.
But I guess they still reward the finalists with a possible contender the year after. (Not that I think it unfair.)

Daisy and Brendan
Laura and Alijaz
Louise and Pasha
Naga and Anton
Anastasia and Gorka
Lesley and Kevin
Tameka and Giovanni/Neil
Claudia - someone else very short!
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Old 23-10-2016, 11:33
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I think AJ's the shortest male pro so they have tried their best with Claudia. It's difficult to partner anyone shorter than 5ft!

I think Brendan and Alijaz are the tallest male pros so again putting Daisy with Alijaz was the best they could really do.

Laura would have probably been better with Brendan though as he's more her height than Gio. Lesley would have been better suited height wise with Kevin.

Then you could have Anastacia with Anton and Louise with Gio.
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Old 23-10-2016, 11:36
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Lol - it was one of the worst ever SCD partnerships - they loathed each other and didn't bother to disguise it. The height difference was also a problem.
Wow really, I can't remember anything about them. Not a single dance.
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Old 23-10-2016, 13:08
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The problem with some of the dances this year seems to be the great height differences, nothing to do with the Pro's choreography. Claudia and A J's samba last night, very difficult to do a samba roll when your partner only comes up to your chest. Anton and Leslie looked very odd last night mainly because of the height difference, he seemed to be dragging her around because her little legs couldn't keep up. Now Anastasia looked good last night because she had a partner who more suited her in height.

At the other end of the scale, both Daisy and Laura in heels are taller than their partners. Perhaps Daisy should have danced with Brendan and Laura with Aljaz. Kevin and Louise heights look good together.

Who is the shortest male pro btw? How can they solve this problem other than to have a whole range of pros on call to match the celebs heights?
I agree. You've pointed out the awkwardness in latin, and ballroom is just as bad, if not worse. I think Claudia does a fantastic job with her framing, but because of the height difference it will never look as good as it will coming from those with a more equal height, even when shes doing the best she can and AJ is doing the best he can to accomodate too. Its a shame and a big disadvantage for her. Shes a great little dancer.
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Old 23-10-2016, 13:10
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With Claudia, they have matched her height-wise of the pros available, and I think age-wise is a plus too.

AJ has to adapt the choreography and his teaching. Its a challenge for him, but Claudia has potential as a dancer - so the rewards are achievable.
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Old 23-10-2016, 13:16
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Personally, I think Kevin would have been the best match for Claudia, but as he's had endless shrieks of favoritism here for getting a forty-something mother of two, heaven knows how this place would react to him getting a teenage gymnast.
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Old 23-11-2016, 16:54
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Before I start I may be wrong about a few but I have researched this so I hope it's right
Anton-5'11.5. Natalie 5'9.5
Brendan 6'.5. Karen 5'5
Pasha 5'11. Joanne 5'3
Kevin 5'9. Janette 5'
Neil 5'10. Oksana 5'2
Alijaz 6'1 Katya 5'5
Gorka 6'. Oti 5'6
Giovanni 5'10. Chloe 5'4
AJ 5'8
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Old 23-11-2016, 17:23
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Before I start I may be wrong about a few but I have researched this so I hope it's right
Anton-5'11.5. Natalie 5'9.5
Brendan 6'.5. Karen 5'5
Pasha 5'11. Joanne 5'3
Kevin 5'9. Janette 5'
Neil 5'10. Oksana 5'2
Alijaz 6'1 Katya 5'5
Gorka 6'. Oti 5'6
Giovanni 5'10. Chloe 5'4
AJ 5'8
I haven't researched this but the ones in bold seem wrong to me.
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Old 23-11-2016, 17:24
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Before I start I may be wrong about a few but I have researched this so I hope it's right
Anton-5'11.5. Natalie 5'9.5
Brendan 6'.5, Karen 5'5
Pasha 5'11. Joanne 5'3
Kevin 5'9. Janette 5'
Neil 5'10. Oksana 5'2
Alijaz 6'1 Katya 5'5
Gorka 6'. Oti 5'6
Giovanni 5'10. Chloe 5'4
AJ 5'8
Brendan doesn't look anything like 6' 5'', and his official website says that he is 5'11.
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Old 23-11-2016, 17:26
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Before I start I may be wrong about a few but I have researched this so I hope it's right
Anton-5'11.5. Natalie 5'9.5
Brendan 6'.5. Karen 5'5
Pasha 5'11. Joanne 5'3
Kevin 5'9. Janette 5'
Neil 5'10. Oksana 5'2
Alijaz 6'1 Katya 5'5
Gorka 6'. Oti 5'6
Giovanni 5'10. Chloe 5'4
AJ 5'8
Colin Salmon is 6'3" - and there is no way Brendan is two inches taller than him..

Talking of ridiculous height differences: Colin & 5'2" Kristina!!!.
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Old 23-11-2016, 17:34
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Brendan doesn't look anything like 6' 5'', and his official website says that he is 5'11.
Hannah wrote 6'.5" which I read as being 6 foot and half an inch..?
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Old 23-11-2016, 17:37
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Don't mix imperial with metric. "That would be bad"
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Old 23-11-2016, 18:10
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Kevin is shorter than Pasha (5'7" or 8") and would have been the obvious choice height wise for either of the shorter women. I think he would have worked well with Lesley.
I agree actually.
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Old 23-11-2016, 23:08
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Looking at that list, the male dancers are all within the normal range. Indeed of the dancers, only Natalie stands out with her height

Aliaz and Janette have a large size difference (6'1 to 5'0, and that's not stopped them pairing up!
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Old 24-11-2016, 00:03
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I haven't researched this but the ones in bold seem wrong to me.
Gorka is same height as one of my pupils who was in BTF with him and he is 5ft 8in and on strictlty he looks same height as Kevin who is also 5ft 8in AJ is 5ft7
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