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I danced as a child- now I’m on Strictly

30 replies

Choppychop · 08/11/2025 22:13

Can you be honest. If I have 25 years of dance experience (ballet, jazz and tap) and I’m 30 now - I am experienced as a professional audition actor and have years of training. Would I have an advantage in strictly come dancing?? Imagine I am a celebrity who has drama school training, which includes singing and dance basic training.
but I have never ever had any ballroom or Latin dance training. I’m good. Would this be acceptable

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Choppychop · 08/11/2025 22:20

Whatnowsheila · 08/11/2025 22:18

Who gives a fuck!

I mean I don’t actually give a fuck! The better dancers win but from the beginning it’s clear who the better dancers are!

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Whatnowsheila · 08/11/2025 22:18

Who gives a fuck!

EchoedSilence · 08/11/2025 22:17

Strictly always has ringers. I'm not that bothered they rarely win and I like watching them.

It's a light entertainment programme. It's not that deep.

HappyGilmorex · 08/11/2025 22:17

Yes, you would have an advantage. No, in the context of strictly - an entertainment show and not a bona fide dance competition - it would not matter.

TwinkleTwinkleLittleBatgirl · 08/11/2025 22:15

Unfair? Yes, but would be better for tv ratings!