Halloween week is always the week where the props, make-up and costume department shine! This year was no different. Intro's done, it was time for the couples to get their spook on...
Sunetra & Brendan
We’re at the midway point in the series now and
Sunetra’s Strictly journey has been a slow and steady progress, improving as
the weeks go by. This Jive was initially promising but lost some of its drive
as it went on. By no means perfect, but a very good effort all the same.
Sunetra has a beautiful top line with divine movement in her arms. Footwork was
flat and needed to be up on the balls of her feet more. Kicks and flicks were
just not sharp enough. Sunetra is naturally a graceful woman, and it is that
which took over this dance.
Our Score | 7 |
Alison & Aljaz
Alison’s top half was very good with some lovely
movement in her arms, which was relevant to the routine. Side by side was all
very nice and expressive but sadly was lacking movement in hold. Overall the
dance was missing float, which was largely down to Alison’s footwork. Still,
was a fun and charming routine.
Our Score | 7 |
Simon & Kristina
A creepy Paso Doble – Simon, who’s surname is
rather appropriately ‘Webbe’, caught up in a web and Kristina in a spidery clad
catsuit wanting to sink her fangs into Simon! A strong and convincing
performance from Simon. Full of attitude, pace and some extremely good shaping.
Footwork was however inconsistent and the routine as a whole was missing the
attention to detail.
Our Score | 8 |
Steve & Ola
Steve came across as being preoccupied, he was
too busy thinking of nailing the lifts and it compromised his footwork and
technique. Unfortunately the lifts themselves were not neat and the routine was
missing that bounce and swivel. Timing throughout was off but the timing in the
kick section was on the money. While Steve did go wrong, he did keep it
together and carried on going, for that he deserves to be commended. A fun and
quirky routine but overly complicated for a Charleston.
Our Score | 6 |
Pixie & Trent
This was one terrific Tango, perfectly showcasing
Pixie and Trent’s electrifying chemistry. Full of attitude and lots of
personality from Pixie with plenty of leg on show! There was so much content
and the steps were absolutely brilliant. A true Tango in every sense and
another routine of Pixie’s high standard.
Our Score | 9 |
Judy & Anton
An American Smooth to a theme of 101 Dalmatians
but also looking like it could have fitted right in to the jazz age. Judy
nailed the character Cruella De Vil and the Dalmatians really did look
petrified. Noticeable signs of improvement in Judy’s top line which was good to
see. Despite Bruno’s rather rude comment, Judy is at least trying and is working
hard.
Our Score | 5 |
Jake & Janette
A mean and moody Paso Doble and another
commanding performance from Jake. Jake was strong and gave it plenty of attack,
his cape work was very good but his hands were flat and his shaping could have
been more expressive. Jake admitted he had difficulties with this number, but
that didn’t stop him from throwing himself into the routine and giving it
everything he had. The energy never let up and the characterisation came
naturally.
Our Score | 8 |
Caroline & Pasha
Craig thought this Samba number was too frenetic,
but I thought that little bit of craziness gave something extra and added to
the dance. Totally loved the song choice, “Le Freak” by Chic, an absolute disco
classic. Caroline has great legs and she used them perfectly. Hips were
flowing, feet were well placed and the disco stroke Samba moves were completely
on the money. I didn’t care about the arm work, as a performance it was such
good fun. In the spirit of Halloween and playing zombies, I think you’re
allowed to over do it!
Our Score | 9 |
Scott & Joanne
This creepy and kooky Foxtrot was Scott’s best
dance on Strictly. Once Joanne got him upright and out of hunch there was a
neat and tidy top line and his footwork was quite good. This was a much more
rounded performance from Scott. It was a smooth looking Foxtrot, but just
lacked glide and the lifts and spins were a little messy. Wonderful
choreography from Joanne, a stupendously fun routine. For work ethic Scott is
up there with the best, he really tries so hard, a pity the judges didn’t pick
up on that rather than just laughing and being insulting, BRUNO!
Our Score | 6 |
Mark & Karen
Mark was light on his feet, his kicks and flicks
were sharp, the timing was right on, this was brilliance. Their Jive was packed
full of content – jumps, handstands and Mark really got into the nerdy
character he was portraying. The pace never let up once and both Mark and Karen
were together in sync from beginning to end. These past couple of weeks Mark
has improved massively, he is a good dancer, full of confidence and a joy to
watch.
Our Score | 9 |
Frankie & Kevin
For me this epitomised Halloween week on Strictly
Come Dancing. The best dance, best choreography, best routine, best costumes,
best makeup, TOTALLY WICKED!!! Frankie has worked hard on her top line and she
produced some beautiful shapes. Footwork was placed to perfection and the Tango
moves were superb. Duly earned the first FAB-U-LOUS of the series from Craig
and their second 10.
Our Score | 10 |
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