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Tag Archives: ballroom
Strictly Speaking: Week 1
This first proper competitive show gave us a chance to assess the ‘new normal’ on Strictly – and, for the most part, it worked absolutely fine. Yes, the performances felt a little muted without a raucous studio audience, but that … Continue reading
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Tagged ballroom, bbc, bill bailey, blog, celebrity, cha cha, dance, dancing, dancing times, hrvy, jive, maisie smith, nicola adams, quickstep, recap, review, samba, same sex ballroom, same sex dance, strictly, strictly come dancing, tv, week 1
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Strictly Come Dancing: From a firecracker samba to a belly-dancing Santa
Just like last year, Strictly Come Dancing began with a firecracker of a samba. In 2019, super sub Kelvin Fletcher got viewers hot and bothered; last night, Maisie Smith proved she’s no slouch in the shimmy department. Read my full Telegraph article here
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Tagged ballroom, bbc, bill bailey, blog, cha cha cha, dance, dancing, hrvy, jive, latin, maisie smith, nicola adams, quickstep, recap, review, samba, strictly, strictly 2020, strictly come dancing, technique, telegraph, tv, watch, week 1
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Strictly Speaking: The Launch Show
I must begin on an earnest note: what a minor miracle it is to have this sliver of sequinned normality back on our screens. Thank you, thank you to everyone on Team Strictly whose tireless work allowed us to forget … Continue reading
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Tagged ballroom, bbc, bill bailey, blog, bubble, caroline quention, celebrity, claudia winkleman, coronavirus, covid, dance, dancing, dancing times, katya jones, latin, launch, launch show, nicola adams, oti mabuse, recap, review, same sex dancing, same sex partnership, social distancing, socially distanced, strictly, strictly come dancing, strictly speaking, tess daly, tv
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Strictly Come Dancing 2020: launch show – who impressed on the dance floor? Who was ‘horribly wooden’?
We got our first chance to assess the Series 18 celebrity hopefuls in the launch show’s group dance – and it’s great news. Not only is it a treat to have Strictly back, but this year’s cast is seriously promising. Read my full … Continue reading
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Tagged anton du beke, ballroom, bbc, best, bill bailey, caroline quentin, dance, dancing, favourite, jacqui smith, katya jones, latin, launch, launch show, maisie smith, nicola adams, oti mabuse, recap, review, same sex, same sex dance, same sex dancing, strictly, strictly 2020, strictly come dancing, technique, telegraph, tv, worst
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Strictly Come Dancing 2020: Why this year’s stripped-back series will put the focus firmly on the dancefloor
I am always giddy about the return of Strictly, but this year, the BBC’s dose of sequins feels downright curative. Already in semi-lockdown, and with more curbs looming, what better refuge than a show that celebrates connection? Read my full The … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020, audience, ballroom, bbc, bill bailey, bubble, caroline quentin, celebrity, claudia winkleman, connection, dance, dancing, judge, latin, nicola adams, same sex dancing, social distancing, socially distanced, strictly, strictly 2020, strictly come dancing, tess daly, the i paper, tv
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Strictly on stage
In need of a sequin fix? Here’s our guide to the Strictly Come Dancing-related stage shows. Read my full Dancing Times article here
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With Honour
Jacky Logan talks about being awarded the first Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Same-sex Dancing. Read my full Dancing Times article here
When Caroline Flack shone brightest: the touching story behind her Strictly triumph
Among the heartfelt tributes to the late Caroline Flack in recent days was a message from Strictly Come Dancing, praising the former contestant’s “infectious energy and passion for dance”. Flack won the 12th series of the show in 2014 with professional partner Pasha Kovalev, … Continue reading
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‘I’m fighting for gay rights through same-sex ballroom dancing’
The 2020 New Year Honours list included a landmark entry: the first honour for services to same-sex ballroom dancing. Pioneering dancer, DJ, event organiser and campaigner Jacky Logan now has a Medal of the Order of the British Empire – though … Continue reading
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