***SCD 2017 General Chat***

Kicking off with Ian's training clips.

A & G - first dance, Salsa

looking really good
going to suit her
fantastic dance for her, lots of speed and rhythm, lovely armography, very complicated but doing it brilliantly and so smooth, totally on it even for a Tuesday

J & K, AmSm

v smooth, lovely Fred n Ginge stuff, nice FnG hands, lovely shoulder posi but needs to get up a little bit more

G & A Tango, looks very good, hand a bit spidery on his back should be under the armpit.

Needs to work on her bum, needs to push and drive from it when going into promenade to have more staccato.

M & A, Samba

wonderful body action, very loose, in promenade runs would like to see her lunging into the front foot more

D & G - jive

would like to see more stabbing actions with the flicks
doing chicken walks too much with her legs apart, should have top of legs together

2nd dances

A & G VW

flow really good
nice natural turns
footwork good, but not in hold while training
nice and fluid, no trotting

J & K AT
wonderful displacements of feet - flicking and pushing up, and interlinking steps, looks really good although did go wrong a bit in that clip, but she corrected him

G & A - Rumba

v nice hip action
v nice straight leg
lovely arched shapely foot
when doing her close with her feet she is keeping it flat, should arch it a bit
but looks great


M & AJ waltz

v early footage from Monday so hopefully looking a lot better by now
all a bit too low down
a bit late going through with AJ and leaving her bum behind


D & G - FT

glued to him, no gapping
lovely position
clinging on a bit much with her hand
and too much body rotation

Dance Order

Alexandra - Salsa and VW
Joe - AmSm (FT) and AT
Gemma - Tango and Rumba
Mollie - Samba and Waltz
Debbie - Jive and FT

I believe they can choose which dance to reprise for the dance off

so virtually all romantic tracks to finish off

which of these singers is responsible for the worst of the caterwauling then?

Tommy I think.

The other bloke was pretty good doing The Darkness tbf

be interesting to know of any dodgy outfits on tomorrow's fashion slot hems,  think I did pass comment on that ghastly yellow creation last Thursday

we were on to it hems

30 Nov 17 18:35 
was going to say someone's got a horrible yellow dress like Big Bird

and it's Alexandra's
hemsby 30 Nov 17 18:36 
Outfits seem to be not remotely resembling the characters in the Musicals
squares 30 Nov 17 18:36 
mystery outfit about to be unveiled to Gemma
squares 30 Nov 17 18:37 
really glamorous for Gemma

dodgy one for Alexandra of the girls

reckon the lads are going to look like freaks

I remember saying Gemma’s Blackpool dress looked like a stick of rock ....and she preceded to get her best marks

Should be around tomorrow .....I’ll do my best

although it was probably the best of a bad lot for Blackpool week

Fashion Update

Alex VW from sketch ~ Pale orange,mesh base possible feather hemline ....Looked OK

Gemma Rumba from sketch ~ Quite long figure hugging lilac dress with crystals...possible father hem .....Looked fine

TLDM FoxT actual dress in studio ~Black & nude ,reddish inner lining which may show when dancing. ...Looked OK

Mollie Samba actual dress in studio ~ Will be either lemon or Gold (undecided probably Gold) ,Quite short with stones on the bodice part .....Possibly the worst so far.

Joe apparently wearing 2 suits in his dances ....will look very “suave”

“possible father hem “

possible feather hem

Joe & Katya in the studio .....lots about being Scottish / Scottish support.

Gemma and Aljaz on the Fri evening show again. Gemma and Debbie

cheers guys

Mollie's samba not looking very good to me.

Looking even worse on that 2nd clip.

Anton is going to have all these DQ-ed

Any fashion news ?

i look dapper as ever

I do actually picture you as the type that wears cravats and waistcoats

I am probably the only forumite that habitually wears a monocle.

Jamie really REALLY believes he`s quipping his way to the win! Deeply unpleasant sort.

(? very) early dances with room for improvement chosen by the judges (say Shirley and Darcey)

favs being kept a secret

Debbie and Giovanni both instantly agreed

Judges have chosen the Salsa to CAn't Take My Eyes Off You
(optician routine, Debbie in red, performed 9/9 on 11/11/17 scoring 9 9 8 9 = 35)
lots of lifts and swinging around like a headbanger

Salsa judges' pick for Debbie. Lots of lifts in SD as well.

Virtually certain their choice will be AT.

Len on BBC Breaky this morning

9.05

mentioned Debbie full of energy, vim and vigour for nearly 80.

no mention of Gemma.

Alexandra's been great, swiftly moved on.

All the vt was of Joe's AT although Len didn't like the p0ncing around in front of the mirror.  They all loved the move at the end.

Len re-iterated that viewers appreciate people who don't have previous experience - mentioned Goughie, Ramps and Ore.

Also plugging his TV show and his new album.

Rev Cole on TWS - has had a bet on Joe to win, although would be happy if Debbie won.

must be Gemma & Aljaz tonight

Evening all

Nearly all over now

I’m usually relieved when these shows finish,but SCD is the one exception still.

plus Ore, Tom
and Mincey

same here, I hate this week with it being the last of everything

don't suppose we get any Tunes on Tuesday today

Excellent choice for Gemma with the Paso As Judges dance.

straight away unanimous as well according to Gemma and Aljaz

judges have chosen the PD danced to Viva La Vida, 10/13 on 14/10/17, scored 8 9 9 9 = 35

yay we have some tunes

Go gemma ;-)

One Day I'll Fly Away (deadly dull tune for Debbie and Giovanni)

Show Me How You Burlesque (bit of an odd one for Gemma & Aljaz)

No Business Like Show Business (showdance tune to Alexandra and Gorka of those three)

Squares is a Debbie downer about Debbie :-(

You Make My Dreams Come True - like it, but odd one to dance to for Joe & Katya

Advantage Alexandra on Showdance music.

Awful choices for Joe and Gemma.

if the judges give everyone a 35ish dance to reprise and Alexandra her 24-scoring waltz, it will look like she has made tons of improvement.

very odd, nothing stand out about them at all

Always think the first dance they all do is the most critical .....iirc voting opens after the first round.

Showdances important too of course,Fav dance perhaps the least important.

Mincey - Debbie so he's not the oldest winner (Joe is older isn't he)
Tom - Debbie (or Joe)

Ore - could be anyone

putting themselves out there these guys

The Judges' Pick

    Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice will perform a Salsa to Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Boys Town Gang
    Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez American Smooth to Wouldn't It Be Lovely from My Fair Lady
    Joe McFadden and Katya Jones will Viennese Waltz to Somewhere My Love from Dr Zhivago
    Gemma Atkinson and Aljaz Skorjanec dance the Paso Doble to Viva La Vida by Coldplay

Showdance

    Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice will Showdance to One Day I'll Fly Away by Vaults
    Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez will Showdance to There’s No Business Like Showbusiness by Ethel Merman
    Joe McFadden and Katya Jones Showdance to You Make My Dreams by Hall & Oates
    Gemma Atkinson and Aljaz Skorjanec Showdance to Show Me How You Burlesque by Christina Aguilera

The Judges' Pick

    Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice will perform a Salsa to Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Boys Town Gang, danced 9/9 on 11/11/17, scored 9 9 8 9 = 35. 

    Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez American Smooth to Wouldn't It Be Lovely from My Fair Lady, danced 13/14 on 07/10/17 (Movie Week), scored 8 8 8 9 = 33.

    Joe McFadden and Katya Jones will Viennese Waltz to Somewhere My Love from Dr Zhivago, danced 11/14 on 07/10/17, scored 8 8 8 8 = 32.

    Gemma Atkinson and Aljaz Skorjanec dance the Paso Doble to Viva La Vida by Coldplay, danced 10/13 on 14/10/17, scored 8 9 9 9 = 35.

last ITT of the week/series/year for me

was hoping for Joe & Katya, not Alexandra and Gorka

straight into Ian's comments

Evening squares
You'll miss the dresses tomorrow too

Gemma & Aljaz Showdance

doing a Charleston-inspired SD with bits of jive and lindy

(Gemma looking very bouncy)


A & G, loads of side by side content, lots of energy, galloping, trotting and skipping.  She has improved so much with her footwork and legwork.  Keep your shoulders down says Ian.

D & G, a sort of balletic number with lots of lines and lots of lifts, slow contemporary emotional take on a SD.  Lovely hands, lovely foot, lovely shaping in the body, lovely hips tugged under.

J & K, supporting Katya every step of the way, he leads her and she follows, really difficult for a man.  Hand a little far forward.

Alex had her shoulders up during last Saturday's dancers - no mention from the judges

Gemma very bouncy indeed

Hems has got very good at fashion descriptions.

I saw that Burlesque tune being performed on DWTS and the dancers were all writhing about and twerking - doesn't look like Gemma's doing that though.

:D you 2 have done a wonderful job. I often miss ITT live these days. Always good to read your updates

cheers

you're out and about too much these days.  I saw an old book the other called Figs Out of Doors - google it!

Nope. Fun and upbeat for Gemma. I reckon she could sneak 2nd now. Not that we'll probably know

Alexandra has scored the most 39s ever - 5

beating Harry, Chelsee and Rachel

lol squares. I'll take a look. I might ask for it from Santa

it's an antique and not very exciting, but still available - probably along JR Hartley lines

yes, so I see. A handbook on growing figs outdoors. I did have a fig tree in a pot. I never ate any of the rather sad looking figs tho

Alex happy to be in the final and have the publics support. I think she meant to say judges ;)

Shirley ( I once won the latin world champs) Ballas, starting to get on my t1ts. I wish Karen or even someone like Erin got the job

agree FLL, and she was at her worst last Saturday - like a drunk at a wedding larking about with Bruno

She`s been a feeble and gushing overmarking pain since the first show

but apart from that she's great?

FASHION UPDATE

Showdances ....being deliberately vague

Alexandra ~ From Sketch , Long lime green dress,sounds like it may have a Bucks Fizz type detachment

Gemma ~ From Sketch , Longish slinky number,base colour black over nude,not telling which crystal colours on top,will reveal legs

TLDM ~From Sketch  Long flowing cream dress with a layer of pink,crystals and seaquins,described as “very soft and delicate “

Joe ~ Katya’s drew on Sketch ,described as Prince & Prince Charming,Joe in a suave jacket,Katya’s dress (I’m reliably informed by Mrs hem is “Frozen” blue) looks pale blue / turquoise with flowing bottom part.

lols

Joe & Katya in studio tonight

Showdance music has a “twist” to it .....It’s unexpected,Xmas,magical and Fairytale

Both in agreement over contestant choice .....”and the public liked it too”

I've just ordered a new vacuum from Costco

Thing is, how would they know the public liked it? SM feedback? Maybe Charleston?

Showdance training footage shown

TLDM ~ Emotional type performance with lots of lifts.

Alexandra ~ Looks like a mixture of all previous dances ,Quickstep,Charleston swivels,AS,AT “recreating our best moments “ Alex - “I get to be hyper,jumping around the stage”

Joe said he had no plans for wearing the comedy moustache again.

Quickstep for Joe would be my guess.

Showdance footage

Gemma ~ Different styles...Charleston,Foxtrot & Quickstep

Joe ~ Quickstep style,fast and detailed,move shown where they do a side by side press up then roll over each other

Perhaps contestant choice for Joe not QS given the Showdance seems to have lots of that style in ?

I thought the Alex SD footage looked the most decent in the clips. Not much being given away though oc.

Looked pretty fast and frantic in typical Alexandra style.....not going to be an “Ore” style oldie classic that the song perhaps indicated it would be.

Possibly not around tomorrow for ITT so any updates appreciated.

Failing that a few LOL’s or the odd emoticon will suffice

That's her arc I guess, not really nuanced :)

I'd go for the Samba for Joe if it wasn't so recent.

cheers guys

brave Debbie - so ill she might miss the final

yeah rite

Daily Fails says all of the finalists are ringers

Gemma and Aljaz always the best value on ITT

alex is 'just being honest'