Well every mark matters this week as we lose our first couple this weekend. Going from a Latin to Ballroom or vice versa with only one week to practise is always difficult, let's see how they get on!
Chizzy & Pasha - Foxtrot
This was always going to be hard for Chizzy as she is naturally more suited to the latin dances. There was far too much messing about around the breakfast table at the beginning and it was almost lunch time before they got into hold. A lot of gaping and Chizzy had too much weight forward. She struggled with the footwork basics but I love her confidence, sadly a little too much "performance" which overtook the technique.
Judge Julie says - 5
Aston & Janette - Salsa
Well I didn't write anything down during the dance as I was transfixed. Janette is the Salsa Queen so this was always going to be a top effort and it did't disappoint. Excellent tricks, great basic and just full commitment to the routine. I noticed the "Karen & Mark" head drop move from their famous Salsa back in Series 4 (2006). Just a brilliant number from these 2 pocket rockets!
Judge Julie says - 8.5
Susan & Kevin - Charleston
I love Susan and she had her wee little legs out tonight! As a complete beginner she totally went for it. No real swivel action but great entertainment and she kept up, gave it her all and she was in time and synchronised with Kevin. I love their relationship and that she is having the time of her life, which is evident in her execution of the dance.
Judge Julie says - 6
Charlotte & Brendan - Cha Cha Cha
I don't think people realise just how technically difficult a Cha Cha Cha is. It's usually one of the first latin dances you would learn at a class but it's so so hard to get right and Charlotte was just all wrong I am afraid. Too skippy, absolutely no pressure on the floor and therefore no hips. She really struggled and I felt so sorry for her, not her dance at all.
Judge Julie says - 4
Joe & Katya - Tango
What was with the wardrobe? I thought someone was going to pop out from inside it. Far too skippy and not down in the knees enough. Too much gaping and he seemed very nervous. It looked like something went wrong. Not as strong as last week but he is capable of more. Not enough drive in the dance either.
Judge Julie says - 6
Brian & Amy - Cha Cha Cha
Love this song and the disco elements suited the music. It was so much better than I thought it would be. His side by side stuff was great but the actually CCC elements were laboured and there was zero technique. Had loads of energy and fun though!
Judge Julie says - 5
Gemma & Alijaz - Waltz
Gemma looked STUNNING and this was such an improvement on last week. A lovely Waltz with some great footwork from Gemma. really suited her and the music and choreography worked so well together. Could Gemma be more of a ballroom girl?
Judge Julie says - 7
Rev Richard & Diane - American Smooth
Our first AS of the series. Not really a fan of the Rev and I find it quite uncomfortable to watch him. You can tell he is concentrating very hard but he is very clumpy and has very little grace. He tried really hard and God loves a trier!
Judge Julie says - 4
Ruth & Anton - Charleston
Ruth looked AMAZING and also looked much more confident in Week 2. A couple of minor mishaps where she seemed to forget the routine but she was so much better than last week and she deserves to stay in. She also had some swivel which was fantastic!
Judge Julie says - 6
Simon & Karen - Waltz
You could tell this dance meant so much to Simon but I think nerves got the better of him. I love that they had no messing with props and were straight into the waltz. He had no drive throughout the dance and he walked a lot of it rather than dancing it. There was a bit of a faux pas towards the end which was quite evident. A tender performance, think he could be in the bottom two.
Judge Julie says - 5
Mollie & AJ - Tango
Nicehold, a little skippy in places. For me there is something missing with Mollie but I cannot put my finger on it? I think she wasn't fully committed to the dance, and it lacked a little attack. I want to see her blow us away!
Judge Julie says - 6
Johnnie & Oti - Jive
I am just in awe of Johnnie, this week he danced on his blade. WOW what great attack and energy he had. There was a slight error on one of the side by side sections but other than that I think he delivered a fantastic Jive.
Judge Julie says - 7
Debbie & Giovanni - Viennese Waltz
A lovely little routine from these two! No props, no gimmicks just a lovely routine, let the dancing do the talking. She has fabulous lines and she danced beautifully. The whole number looked effortless and easy and was really well choreographed by Giovanni.
Judge Julie says - 8
Davood & Nadiya - Quickstep
Davood in glasses dancing my favourite dance the Quickstep, what a combination. This was a very quick routine, almost frenzied in places. I didn't really like the costume change, I quite liked the geeky Davood at the beginning. Lots of messing about at the beginning and a bit too out of control.
Judge Julie says - 6
Alexandra & Gorka - Paso Doble
Swoon central at Gorka with his chest out! This was outstanding, full of passion, attack and drama as well as great technique and an amazing performance quality. One of the best Paso Dobles I have ever seen, and it's not my favourite dance. She is going to go far!
Judge Julie says 9
DRESS OF THE WEEK - Gemma's lovely blue Waltz dress
PROP OF THE WEEK - Davood's geeky glasses
SONG OF THE WEEK - She's always a woman to me - Debbie's VW
Thanks for reading, see you next week!
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