Here's a 2004 video from the band NERD featuring Alesha dancing...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-0G1tdOaP4

I think she'll be quite good at the Latin!

I think there is no doubt that she'll be a good mover. She has a hearty laugh and seems to get a long really well with Matt Cutler. Lots of chemistry there already...

I think it's great that she's doing it with such enthusiasm and a set purpose -

(because she loves dancing, but couldn't afford any dance training or classes when she was younger and has always wondered what level she could have achieved with lessons. )

That is not to say that the other celebs don't have great and valid reasons for doing the show, but I'm sure many just do it for the publicity rather than genuinely wanting to learn.

I think she'll be fantastic! Definitely supporting her so far.

I agree with you. She's a great mover and I think she has great potential. I think her and Matthew will do well.

Love Alesha to be honest she's the only reason i'm watching horrendously camp show over the X-Factor this year.

I WANT TO MARRY HER!

I've just watched the girls group dance, and Matt & Alesha look FANTASTIC! I'm so excited to see them do their thang next week. She could be really really good, and Matt's a fantastic teacher, look hoe well he taught Carol.

I'm right behind Alesha and Matt, especially as Matt is my fave pro and I've always liked Alesha from her Mis-teeq days (I remember chatting to her at CDUK and she was really lovely) I hope they win and they're the only ones I'll be voting for! Having said that, I never vote but I 'm sure I will on saturday.

I can agree with all this. Matt is my fav professional and I am hoping that Matt and Alesha will go all the way into the final.
I am excited about next week as I think it will be a tough one to judge. I'm so glad that SCD is back.