Claudia's height - or lack of - is the problem, not her lack of technique

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Collins1965

22-11-2016

The problem is two fold, I think. Having short legs puts her at a disadvantage together with the fact that AJs routines are often too fast and frantic.

I think she is a lovely dancer despite that though. Although I think she would find the Argentine Tango a real challenge if she were to get it.

fayebeatle

22-11-2016

When in hold she's actually better than I thought, the height difference is quite alarming.

katmobile

22-11-2016

Originally Posted by jiroos:
“Vincent is 5'5". I think, as you said, AJ is nearer 5'7''

Dani Harmer is 5'0''. Check out Vincent & Dani's height difference here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFa3IvSklsA

Vincent would definately be a better match Claudia.

Interesting article here about Jared Murillo being booted for being too short...at 5'9''!!!

https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/tv...ut-by-an-inch/”

The article was wrong Jared was booted for being too crap.

katmobile

22-11-2016

Originally Posted by JT Effect:
“The music on Saturday night seemed ridiculously fast too ... I'm familiar with the orginal 'Hey Mickey' track (being dead old ) and it's a fast song, but this version seemed even faster. It looked like she barely had time to complete one step before having to deal with another.

That and the heels thing. And that god-awful black costume. I don't think I've ever seen a black cheerleader's outfit. Ever.”

Apart from in 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video.

fatskia

22-11-2016

Originally Posted by Doghouse Riley:
“She is just 19 last month, these days 25 will be considered getting on a bit for a female gymnast.”

True!

1998 Commonwealth Gold medallist, Lisa Mason (33), with Claudia (17) and Amy Tinkler [2016 Olympic Bronze medallist] (15), - 2015 British Championship podium. Quite a come-back from retirement.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBiwmN1WMAAvk4U.jpg

Monsieur23

23-11-2016

I can't say it's a massive thing, but I have noticed that gymnasts tend to not really be that good at the Jive (here or in the US); Louis struggled, Shawn Johnson struggled over on DWTS (well, she got two 9s and an 8, but it was the Semi-Finals), and on DWTS Alex Raisman and Nastia Liukin were overmarked in my opinion. I don't know whether there's a muscle-use difference that has an effect, but just something I noticed (and predicted in Claudia).

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