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The result

learndance — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:18:00 +0000

So Bruno and Len vote Rav and that sends Martina home (with Martina being two-love up at that point courtesy of Craig and Alisha).

Think both couples were unfortunate to be in the bottom two and thought Martina had more promise than Rav, but that’s life I suppose.

Wish I could lip-read what Matt and Martina are saying to each other during their last dance!

Oh well, here’s to next week and the remaining 8 celebrities.

Although I’ll mention now that this blog won’t be running live next Friday night due to our practice session on 25th September, but i’ll blog per dance after we finish.

Hope people have found this interesting to read and i’ll try and update during the week if anything interesting catches my eye!

By the way, if you want to apply for the ballot to get tickets for a special Strictly recording at Blackpool Tower on Saturday 7th November then please visit http://shows.external.bbc.co.uk/help/shows/Strictlycomedancing to apply before Sunday 27th September 10pm. Only one application per household though!

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The dance off!

learndance — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:06:00 +0000

Both dancing a Rumba, this makes comparison a lot easier!

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Rav first…

A better performance I think than earlier on and hips are working better than earlier (though not always in the correct direction!)

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Now Martina…

Just feels like there’s more emotion in those first few steps than Rav’s whole dance. Taking slightly smaller steps now which is helping (wonder if she saw the blog!)

Loss of balance there as she gets carried away, let’s hope that doesn’t ruin her chances.

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Will the judges base on both dances, or just the dance off?! For me i’m afraid it has to be Rav still to go.

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Martina Hingis & Matthew Cutler

learndance — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:20:00 +0000

…and now I’m back in time with the live show!

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Rumba I think will work for Martina but she will need to use her core ab muscles better tonight.

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Not too bad to begin, still needs to use the floor better – and maybe take smaller side steps in the Cucaracha’s.

Hands not too bad but need work.

Make sure your weight is over the foot when moving.

I think this will be a 6-7

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3 hours to go

learndance — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:18:00 +0000

So 3 hours to go before the contestants are back to dance Latin, what am I expecting? (Please note that all pictures below are property of the BBC and links will take you direct to the couple page)

Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna – Very nice and elegant Waltz last night, could struggle if she’s been given a Cha Cha, might be able to pull off an acceptable Rumba but I think she’s too shy at present to really use the hips.

Lynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett – I hope for Lynda’s sake she has a Cha Cha tonight as I think she could perform a very cheeky Cha Cha, with the Rumba it would be interesting to see how Darren choreographs another (mature-ish) celebrity routine – after failing with Gloria Hunniford in Series 3.

Joe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff – Disappointing performance last night (though I must admit it always surprised me that he was the bookies favourite). I think his Latin tonight will be clunky and awkard – sorry Joe, please don’t hit me!

Ricky Groves & Erin Boag – Good performance just suffered from nerves and tightness in the shoulders, however I think Ballroom will be his forte.

Martina Hingis & Matthew Cutler – If she’d just stood up straighter (brought the rib-cage up and strengthened her core muscles) her Waltz would’ve been a lot better. I think she could do quite well in the Latin but she will need to perform more.

Chris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Poor Chris, second on the table last night but I think his flat-footed approach to the Tango will spill over into whichever Latin dance he does tonight, I’m afraid i’m not expecting good things – let’s hope i’m wrong.

Jade Johnson & Ian Waite – Tall is always good when it comes to Ballroom but most people find it a hindrance in Latin – there’s just too much body to move around, not that that’s ever stopped Ian! Jade, I think, will struggle with controlling her body during the Latin, and needs to avoid flicking her hands once extended.

Rav Wilding & Aliona Vilani – Too muscly I think to portray either Latin dance effectively, but could be wrong – just look at Austin Healey last year.

My prediction for tonight is between Ali and Martina for top spot (dependant on dances allocated to each) and Joe to stay fixed to the bottom and I think he’ll be relying heavily on audience votes.

But as always we will just have to wait and see how the dances get allocated tonight, and i’m sure there will be at least a few surprise performances in there.

Do you agree with what i’ve said above, or how do you see it going? Please feel free to leave your comments below by clicking on “comments” and posting your message there.

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Martina Hingis & Matthew Cutler

learndance — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:25:00 +0000

I’d forgotten about using hoops when I was younger, might have to consider it for a couple of the private lessons…

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Again just need to relax the left shoulder slightly, though not as pronounced as Jade’s.

Nice movement but something’s lacking, think she needs to stand up a bit straighter, maybe lift from the rib cage.

Think this’ll be a 7

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