SCD - best dances ever

[rollonoctober]

I watched the first few series of SCD back in the day but haven't watched for years. But then this year I needed some lighthearted Saturday night tv so have been watching for the first time in about 10-12 years.

I'm really enjoying it and have been lurking on the threads on here too which are great. On those, there are loads of mentions of good dances from previous series that I've missed and, having watched a few, I'd really like to watch some more of the classics that I've missed.

So hit me with the best strictly dances from across all the series, would love to see some more of the good ones!

@Pellewsmate

Kelvin and Oti - Cha Cha (hips should not do that)

Oh yes! Loved that. I hated the bloody outfit he wore that, that denim jacket was a monstrosity, you could barely see his top half!

Good job Danny Mac's a good dancer, because he's no actor. I think he's managed a few West End roles off the back of Strictly. Good luck to him.

I'd like to say Debbie McGee doing the Argentine tango. Wonderful and real chemistry.

Shmithecat2

He's got a top half? I can't say that noticed anything above the waist, but will admit that I'm a dirty old perv.

Jill and Darren jive, agree with quite a few of the others mentioned, and I think Bill and Oti's couple's choice last Saturday must go in for me. Just loved it.

Also thought Natalie Gumede was absolutely robbed on Strictly. Loads of her dances with Artem were just fantastic.

And I love Joe McFadden and Katya's Dr Zhivago VW.

Don’t want to derail but did anyone see Clara in Strictly Takes 2? Her tiger stripe blue, black and red dress was gorgeous. Has anyone seen anything similar? Sorry can’t seem to find an image of her wearing it. Cheers.

Going back a bit, but I loved Rachel Steven’s Argentine tango with Vincent. It was spectacular.

Also, I loved Matt and Flavia. Their show dance is amazing. The way she jumps at the start and he catches her - WOW. And their salsa. Hot, hot, hot!

Oh and when darcie did the jive!

@Juliecloud

Going back a bit, but I loved Rachel Steven’s Argentine tango with Vincent. It was spectacular.

Also, I loved Matt and Flavia. Their show dance is amazing. The way she jumps at the start and he catches her - WOW. And their salsa. Hot, hot, hot!

Oh and when darcie did the jive!

Just had a look at Rachel’s and Vincent’s AT. It was amazing

I thought Rachel Stevens should have won the series that she was on. She was an amazing dancer.

The charlestons are always my favourites - most mentioned above.

Can I add Vincent and Dani Harmer dancing a charleston/quickstep to Happy Feet in 2012? Her facial expressions!

Reminded me of her hilarious Bugsy Malone dance with Tyger in another dance show entirely...

Giovanni and Georgia 'volare'. You could tell they were into each other. She made a few mistakes but the way he takes control is so sweet.
Oti and Danny and there Samba was amazing.

Favourites of mine (not strictly on technical merit )

American Smooth
Alison and Aljaz Wuthering Heights
Kevin and Kellie Let's face the music and dance
Oti and Danny Misty blue
Davood and Nadiya - This will be an everlasting love

Argentine
James and Pamela (training) Peligro

Cha cha
Oksana and Judge Rinder Mercy
Janette and Ranj How will I know?
Davood and Nadija - Dedication to my ex

Charleston
Brendan and Sophie Rock it for me
Caroline and Pasha Istanbul not Constantinople
Artem and Holly We no speak Americano
Emma and Aljaz A little party never killed nobody
Neil and Alex - Pump up the jam
Kev and Louise - Crazy in love
Tina and Jared - We could have been anything

Couples choice
Karen and Charles Get up off that thing
Kev and Alex Ghostbusters

Foxtrot
Tom and Camilla Here you come again
Mark W and Karen L.O.V.E.
Cherie and James Sweet about me

Jive
Artem and Holly Runaway baby
Gleb and Anita The boy does nothing
Scott and Natalie Hit the road Jack

Paso
Ore and Joanne Everybody wants to rule the world
Chris and Karen Run boy run
Patrick and Anya Because the night
Pixie and Trent War of the Worlds
Gio and Debbie Be Italian
James and Pamela Bad Romance
James and Denise Seven nation army
Ola and Harry Ego (Children in need)
Seann and Katya - Matrix

Quickstep
Aliona and Harry Don't get me wrong
Chelsee and Pasha Sing, sing, sing
Ed and Katya Help!

Rumba
Vincent and Rachel You do something to me

Salsa
Janette and Jake Mambo no 5
Janette and Ranj Fireball
Katya and Ed Gangnam Style
Will and Karen - Jai ho
Joe and Dianne - Joseph

Samba
Karen and Jamie - Bamboleo - loved it so much last week!
Ruth and Anton - Love is in the air
Joe and Katya - Money money

Showdance
Aliona and Jay Can't feel my face
Ashley and Pasha Holding my head up
James and Denise Flashdance
Zoe and Ian America

Tango
Aliona and Harry Psycho Killer
Pixie and Trent Danger! High Voltage
Iveta and Mark Hernando's hideaway
Ruth and Anton Allegretto
Oti and Kelvin Bad guy
Kara and Artem Et tango de Roxanne
Will and Karen Let's Dance
James and Camilla Mein Herr
Jake and Janette - Toxic

Viennese
Kev and Susan Mad about the boy
Kev and Susanna You fill up my senses
Sunetra and Brendan Anyone who had a heart
Jason and Kristina Iris
Matt and Aliona - Where the wild roses grow

Waltz
Janette and Jake Godfather Waltz
Gleb and Anita Once upon a dream

Purists would hate many of the above but I liked the music, costume, theme and have revisited them many times.

Fab thread! Faye and Gio theatre jazz for me

I've watched this sooooo many times over the years.

Bill Bailey is just amazing

Check out Jay & Aliona’s showdance, it was just utterly gorgeous @rollonoctober

Jay is my favourite ever winner.

Anita Rani's Paso with Glen. She was woefully under marked and Glen was amazing, such a shame he only did one series. This gives me goosebumps every time. When she kneels before of him.. makes me go a bit... giddy..

Gleb