What is Strictly’s Couples’ Choice?
As if things couldn’t get any more exciting in Strictly land, the TV show is rolling out its first new dance category in nine years. Say hello to the Couples’ Choice. Not since the introduction of the Charleston – or Sharl-e-ston as Giovanni likes to call it – back in series seven, has the show given the pro dancers another category to showcase their skills. Oh, and the celebs of course.
What’s the lowdown on the Couples’ Choice?
Well, the new category includes three dance styles that couples can choose from; Contemporary, Street/Commercial, and Theatre/Jazz.
With the Contemporary style we’re likely to see a nod towards Ballet, Modern and even Lyrical dance. Whereas with the Street/Commercial style we’re likely to see references to all kinds of Urban and Modern dance, including Pop and Hip Hop. The Theatre/Jazz style is pretty self explanatory and may even include Burlesque, Tap and Soft Shoe. Here’s hoping…
Which of the three dance styles will suit the couples best?
Call us sceptical but we very much doubt that the couples actually get to choose their preferred dance style. Let’s face it, that’s just not how TV works. However, if there’s the slightest chance that they do, then surely they’ll opt for a style that plays to their strengths.
With that in mind, Janette’s background in Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop could see her take on all three dance styles with ease, but is Dr Ranj more suited to Musical Theatre and Jazz hands? And surely Pasha will embrace Ashley Roberts’ need to booty pop by opting for a Street/Commercial routine? We’ll just have to wait and see.
Who’s up first?
Lauren Steadman and AJ, and Charles Venn and Karen are the first two couples to take on the Couples’ Choice in week 5. Lauren and AJ will be showcasing a Contemporary routine to ‘Runnin’ by Naughty Boy featuring Beyoncé. Whilst Charles and Karen will be taking to the dance floor with a Street/Commercial routine to ‘Get Up Offa That Thing’ by James Brown. It’s going to be interesting to see where they end up on the leaderboard and if the viewing public like the new dance category.
What’s your Couples’ Choice?
Interested to see how the couples do in the new dance category, but still a dedicated follower of Ballroom and Latin? Then why not get to grips with Latin, Ballroom & Argentine Tango under the expert tuition of the pro dancers at our Weekend Breaks with the stars of Strictly in 2019? Once you’ve mastered the art of dance, you can sit back and enjoy multiple dance showcases from the expert pro dancers and get snap happy at our Red Carpet Photo Calls. Plus you can even quiz them in our fun Q&A sessions. What’s not to like?
Check out our exceptionally talented line up for 2019…
Friday 8th – Sunday 10th March 2019
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Alton, Staffordshire
Join; Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Karen Clifton & Gorka Marquez, Giovanni Pernice & Luba Mushtuk plus British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce.
Friday 5th – Sunday 7th April 2019
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Windsor, Berkshire
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Friday 26th – Sunday 28th April 2019
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Newport, South Wales
Join Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Giovanni Pernice, Luba Mushtuk, Ian Waite, British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.
Friday 15th – Sunday 17th June 2019
4* De Vere Beaumont Estate
Windsor, Berkshire
Join; Strictly Champion Katya Jones & Neil Jones, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.
Friday 5th – Sunday 7th July 2019
5* Celtic Manor Resort
Newport, South Wales
Join; Reigning Strictly Champion Katya Jones & Neil Jones, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, Oti Mabuse, plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.
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