Tag Archives: dancing

Strictly on stage

Posted on March 6, 2020 by mkmswain

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

Posted on March 6, 2020 by mkmswain

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

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When Caroline Flack shone brightest: the touching story behind her Strictly triumph

Posted on February 18, 2020 by mkmswain

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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New Year, New Dances

Posted on January 29, 2020 by mkmswain

From circus and boxing crossover to retro with a twist and the ultimate diva moves: new dance styles to try this year. Read my full Dancing Times article here

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‘I’m fighting for gay rights through same-sex ballroom dancing’

Posted on January 7, 2020 by mkmswain

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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The best dance shows of 2020

Posted on January 3, 2020 by mkmswain

My 2020 preview of dance – from a new version of the Frankenstein myth to a hip-hop theatre take on Sting. Read my full The i Paper article here

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Strictly Speaking: The Final

Posted on December 16, 2019 by mkmswain

We came to the end! The week’s second nationwide ballot (and, let’s face it, by far the more important) yielded – in my humble opinion – exactly the right result, with the consistently brilliant Kelvin and Oti lifting the glitterball … Continue reading →

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Strictly Come Dancing, Grand Final: Brilliant Fletcher and Mabuse show power in simplicity

Posted on December 14, 2019 by mkmswain

Kelvin Fletcher and partner Oti Mabuse were the incredibly worthy winners of Strictly 2019. The super sub, drafted at the last minute to replace an injured Jamie Laing, turned out to the secret weapon of this series – the modest, … Continue reading →

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Time to bring back Strictly Come Dancing’s ‘live TV’ edge

Posted on December 13, 2019 by mkmswain

Who can forget Mark Ramprakash’s salsa crisis in Series 4? It’s a classic Strictly moment: he and his partner became entangled in a microphone cable and had to stop their performance. Bruce Forsyth sprang into action – quickly ascertaining the … Continue reading →

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Strictly Speaking: Week 12

Posted on December 9, 2019 by mkmswain

The semi-final offered up the two-dance challenge, which usually gives a strong indication of who’s ready for the final itself. But, in case you were in any doubt, the judges made their views very clear – i.e. no Chris under … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: dancing

Strictly on stage

With Honour

When Caroline Flack shone brightest: the touching story behind her Strictly triumph

New Year, New Dances

‘I’m fighting for gay rights through same-sex ballroom dancing’

The best dance shows of 2020

Strictly Speaking: The Final

Strictly Come Dancing, Grand Final: Brilliant Fletcher and Mabuse show power in simplicity

Time to bring back Strictly Come Dancing’s ‘live TV’ edge

Strictly Speaking: Week 12

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