SCD#7 - It's the Glittery Semi-Finals

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And off we sassshhayy...

I could watch her dance all day Fids

They've appeared on Strictly several times - another Cha Cha Cha

I think it's supch a shame they don't seem to get championship level dancers on the show to give demos anymore. I remember seeing Vincent and Flavia's first appearance, a few years before they joined as Pros. Amazing!

Found it . As others have said up thread, the AT should feel a bit grubby - like you're intruding on a very private moment. We haven't had enough grub this year!

Absolutely! If you ever get the chance to see a professional demonstration or go to a competition, do it's even more amazing in person! I remember the first time I saw a Waltz demonstration up close, I nearly cried!

One more video, then I'll stop This is a basic Waltz routine but it is just so effortless and beautiful. My teacher showed it to me as an example of how you can use your head weight when dancing.

I just love the way Christopher Hawkins starts that dance, he's almost winding himself and his partner Joanne up before they go!

The thing you notice when watching a professional couple dance ballroom and then compare it to the celebs - male in particular - is that there is so little "sway" in their movement. That is the way the body inclines as they move across the floor. The male celebs just keep their shoulders totally level the whole time. It's such a shame as it means they don't flow and drive across the floor as well as they could, but the pros don't have time to teach it.

My teacher always says she wishes for the first couple of weeks on SCD they were restricted to basic steps only so that they can learn the technique better. As you can see from that video, basic doesn't equal boring!

Again, thanks CaveMum. That's the AT I remember that got me hooked on SCD. Flavia & Vincent. I was

Wish they had more pro dances like they used to, instead of "My new CD's out this week" performers.

Oh that waltz is lovely.

DH won't let me watch ITT. Boooooooooooooooo.

LTB

The judges commented on Harry Judd's ballroom that he's one of the very few male celebs who had at least some attempt at real sway. One of Aliona's many good features is that she's prepared to do hardcore technique training even at the expense of flashy moves.

I agree sparkling about the faffing at the beginning, It's as if it HAS to happen , not just to give a crap celeb less time to dance and I don't get it at all. Unless it's aimed at the kiddies, 'cos it's a family show innit?

You would be VVVVVVU to let him watch the bleedin' rugby, record it for him and let him play on his gameboy (or whatever) !!!!

Do we need to play Strictly Bingo tonight?

Never danced before
Dance off more than anyone
Top of the leaderboard
Best ever for Anton

Etc etc etc

It's going to be interesting to see who goes this week. I can usually pick it but no idea this time.

Craig does suit his villain beard. And I like Tess' dress this week.

DD (3) just said "Claudia is a witch because she's not very nice. She's a bit mean." I've got no idea what she's been watching.

Kellie's outfit is hideous again, poor thing. Hope her second one is nicer.

I have my beer.
Have collected DS from uni
DH making dinner
Happy place..

ANITAAAAAAA!!!!!!

I love Claudia more than all the celebs put together

Watching. Fx Anita bounces back.

TV keeps buffering though

Oh dear, Katie :(

Not a fan of Katie's charleston I'm afraid.

Didn't enjoy that charleston.

That was awful.

Definitely a struggle. It looked like a dance in the first round.

I thought she looked good in training.

Georgia looked miserable as sin during the applause.

Charleston is my fave dance, but that was sloppy.