Strictly Speaking - Week One Review - with Joanne Clifton and Lauren Oakley

Strictly Come Dancing has arrived back onto our screens at last, and not a moment too soon. Here to add some cheer to the remainder of 2020 is the nation’s favourite entertainment show - the glitz, the glamour, the fun and the drama!

Week One of the 2020 series threw up its fair share of magical moments, and here to discuss them with Kevin are special guests, Strictly performer, Joanne Clifton and Burn The Floor star, Lauren Oakley!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Despite the lack of audience in the studio, the Strictly experience was not hampered. The lack of a studio crowd was swiftly forgotten in favour of watching the incredible performances, and the production team worked wonders.
• When we perform, we must have the belief that we are the best dancer we can possibly be. It is requirement of the profession, because passion requires self-belief.
• Emotion is a vital part of performance. Sometimes the technical prowess on display can be overruled or amplified by the warmth and spirit displayed in a dance. For those early weeks of the competition, an emotional connection can be more important that getting the steps right.
• People bring their own perceptions to a dance and to a dancer. Comedians appearing on Strictly generally tends towards energy and comedy. Sports personalities tend towards energy and athleticism. A personality plays a huge role in the perspective we have on a dance.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I can’t tell you how much I’ve missed performing in theatres. It’s going to be quite emotional’ - 3:18

‘It was like a big - I’m going to say smack in the face - but in the RIGHT way!’ - 6:02

‘When everything comes together, the idea of a dance it make you feel something’ - 24:32

‘I love seeing a dance with energy, and he three his energy into it’ - 32:44

 VALUABLE RESOURCES

Joanne Clifton Twitter - https://twitter.com/joanneclifton?lang=en

Joanne Clifton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realjoanneclifton/?hl=en

Lauren Oakley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenmayoakley/?hl=en

Lauren Oakley Twitter - https://twitter.com/laurenmayoakley?lang=en

 

An Evening With Kevin And Joanne Clifton - www.kevinandjoanne.com

The Kevin Clifton Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764

ABOUT THE HOST

 

Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing & competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' & 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018. 

 

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