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Old 26-11-2016, 22:45
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It was an amazing samba! I'm not that keen on the samba but from now on I shall expect all sambas to be as utterly fantastic as Danny & Oti's.
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Old 26-11-2016, 22:45
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it was a good dance performed well and deserved its marks, that said as I have posted earlier in the week I do not personally like tribal themed sambas but that is just my preference

But when a samba is given good music (cannot remember any other sambas as good as they played tonight for a long while) how the dance is so much better to watch
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Old 26-11-2016, 22:46
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It was PERFECTION, THE BEST SAMBA I HAVE EVER SEEN ON Strictly, Oti's Choreography was FAB-U-LOUS and Danny's dancing was INCREDIBLE, for me, it was the dance of the series so far.
I totally agree, and will happily stomp flat any naysayer who disagrees. Well worth the 40!
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Old 26-11-2016, 22:47
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I think it was stupendous, I watched open mouthed but in a good way

I also think Oti's routines are really interesting and original and underated. Love her and the way she has made Danny an even better dancer than before is amazing
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Old 26-11-2016, 22:48
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I just found it on Spotify. Magalenha By Sergio Mendes
Oh good I was just searching for you. It was new to me.
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Old 26-11-2016, 22:52
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Same here. Watched it three times. I think some other pros could learn from Oti.
She really knows how to play to the celebs strengths. I gave a standing ovation.
I think judges should have given them a SO.
Really? That is rather insulting. Oti has been lucky because her celeb is already a dancer so she can give him more advanced choreography. Other celebs - Greg, the judge, Ore - wouldn't cope with it, but that doesn't mean their pro partners would be incapable of teaching it. In the 'real' dance world, most teach far more advanced choreography than anything Oti has given Danny, but in Strictly they are restricted to what their celeb partners are able to handle - which mostly consists of 'dressed up' basic steps.
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Old 26-11-2016, 22:55
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Oh good I was just searching for you. It was new to me.
It's been around for years. It's always been one of my favourite samba tracks, especially in comps. It was also used in the film Dance With Me.
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Old 26-11-2016, 22:57
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It's been around for years. It's always been one of my favourite samba tracks, especially in comps. It was also used in the film Dance With Me.
A firm favourite of mine too, Kaycee.
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Old 26-11-2016, 22:58
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Great performance but looked messy to me, have to watch on Youtube and see it again!

Oti looked FAB-U-LOUS darling! A stunning girl for sure, so happy she got a ringah this year... but a duffer beckons in 2017, if she's back.
I would agree that she'll probably get an older partner next year, but hopefully one that is like Jeremy Vine, not one that would be voted off first.
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Old 26-11-2016, 23:00
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reminded me of Kathryn-Ryan's samba in SYTYCD uSA

cheoreographed by Jason Gilkinson who's now in charge of SCD choreo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1qGG7CwYH8
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Old 26-11-2016, 23:02
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It's been around for years. It's always been one of my favourite samba tracks, especially in comps. It was also used in the film Dance With Me.

has been one of the key tracks in BTF too think the track one of my faves too the other I like but totally different is the Nana Mouskouri Quand tu chantes
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Old 26-11-2016, 23:10
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reminded me of Kathryn-Ryan's samba in SYTYCD uSA

cheoreographed by Jason Gilkinson who's now in charge of SCD choreo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1qGG7CwYH8
prefer Jason Choreo to it on BTF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lexJFur3GbI
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Old 26-11-2016, 23:11
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It wasn't a Samba. Too aggressive. Too jerky. Nowhere near loose enough. Lacked passion, sizzle & any emotion other than "LOOK AT ME! AREN'T I GREAT". Typical Danny dance, all said. Overrated, overmarked, over-gushed-over. I scored it a generous 4 (and I'm an ex-part-time, semi-retired, professionally-trained, dance expert, so I should know what I'm talking about, darlings!)

Check out Jake Wood's Samba sometime. Or Matt Baker's, or... in fact - any Samba ever, in the entire history of the series. Danny's ranks just slightly below Anne Widdecombe's.

Cheerio!

PS Danny's gonna smash it in the final. So is Louise! They're both gonna SMASH it, come final night. Wait and see. Smack it clean out of the park! The other contestants are simply wasting their time, their energy, and their effort. DANNY MAC (or LOUISE) WILL WIN THIS SERIES.... EASILY. Everybody knows it. Their extensive previous dance training is starting to show through now, and has been threatening to poke out since Week 0. Yipppeee. I love them both equally. Oti & Kevin are just enjoying the ride, coasting along, lapping up the 10 10 10 10s. DANNY DANNY DANNY, LOUISE LOUISE LOUISE. win win win....
So glad you added that bit, makes all the difference.
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Old 26-11-2016, 23:13
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I love the Samba, it's my favourite dance on SCD.
I also love Danny & Oti. It's a tie between them and Louise & Kevin as my fave couple.
But...( don't shoot me)... I thought it could have had more bounce

I didn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6peTah69j54

or...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJA6_iVSj0o

Sorry. I just think ( as a Samba lover ) that it's all about the bounce. A story is neither here nor there if there isn't uber bounce going on.
I agree. Too much shake and not enough bounce. Danny's batucadas weren't a patch on Matt Baker's either. I know I'm in a minority but whatever.
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Old 26-11-2016, 23:21
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Loved it and just noticed that one of Oti's earrings flies off at the beginning. Echoes of Gio's poppy flying off during GG's samba.
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Old 26-11-2016, 23:21
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I loved it. Danny,for me, is very much a showdancer, not technically perfect but always wows.

Big shout out for Oti's outfit this week. It was beautiful.
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Old 26-11-2016, 23:27
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reminded me of Kathryn-Ryan's samba in SYTYCD uSA

cheoreographed by Jason Gilkinson who's now in charge of SCD choreo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1qGG7CwYH8
I read that as Katherine Ryan's samba, so when I started watching I was initially 'Wow, Katherine Ryan is an amazing dancer!!! ' to 'Huh? That's not Katherine Ryan '
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Old 26-11-2016, 23:27
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love how danny gave it a proper go (as always lolz)... not just a pretty face
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Old 26-11-2016, 23:49
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Well I can't be doing with semi pro contestants , but I must say I enjoyed that routine .
I've no clue about the technical bits and bobs, I just want to watch and be happy and it was a really entertaining sparky routine that ticked all my boxes .
Oti makes me though , she is so SO gorgeous and goddess like that it's unfair on us mere mortals. I'm totally jealous . Loved her hair tonight , and also appreciated that Danny wore an understated outfit that allowed us not to be distracted from his actual moves .
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Old 27-11-2016, 00:50
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I thought it was dire but perhaps it's the dance I don't like rather than their performance.
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Old 27-11-2016, 03:01
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Absolutely loved it

It reminded me of Avatar for some reason ... and Oti looked stunning !
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Old 27-11-2016, 03:03
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Fabulous samba. Oti deserves to win just for her choreography. She's superb.
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Old 27-11-2016, 05:50
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Incredible dance, one of the best Strictly has ever seen, and worthy of the first Samba to get 40. Danny performed it brilliantly but Oti was mesmerising, what a woman!

Can't wait to see it again as their favourite dance in the final, if they choose it.
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Old 27-11-2016, 09:34
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Incredible dance, one of the best Strictly has ever seen, and worthy of the first Samba to get 40. Danny performed it brilliantly but Oti was mesmerising, what a woman!

Can't wait to see it again as their favourite dance in the final, if they choose it.
Totally agree was the best samba and boy wasn't Danny hot!!! and that I agree hope they do it again for the final!!
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Old 27-11-2016, 10:10
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It was PERFECTION, THE BEST SAMBA I HAVE EVER SEEN ON Strictly, Oti's Choreography was FAB-U-LOUS and Danny's dancing was INCREDIBLE, for me, it was the dance of the series so far.
Yes what a fantastic dance, said to my granddaughter last night it was the best Id ever seen on there, the man is amazing.
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