Strictly Speaking! Kellie Bright Weeks 1-6!

In the seventh part of a new mini-series entitled ’Strictly Speaking’, Kevin invites you into the conversation around some of the greatest dances, partners and moments throughout his Strictly Come Dancing journey!

This week, Kevin talks to Eastenders star Kellie Bright, his partner in the 2015 series of the show, about the fascinating dynamic between dance partners, the terror of late changes to a routine, and the odd feeling of playing “yourself” as an actor.

You can follow along with Kellie’s story by watching each dance using the links provided in the show notes of this episode!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• It’s as important for the professionals to appear as appealing as the celebrity partners during the initial process of pairing. It can be slightly nerve-wracking for the pros who are not as outgoing or extroverted as the others.
• The dynamic can be altered according to how new a pro is to the show. If they are trying to establish themselves on the show, it can lead to a greater sense of invention, and a need to stand out.
• Even the smallest variation in a carefully rehearsed piece of choreography can create a ripple that begins as unfamiliarity, and spreads to become a feeling of doubt. For those untrained to deal with “on the fly” changes, it can prove an anxious experience.
• Being on Strictly requires actors, who are generally playing the part of someone else, to be themselves. After a career spent inhabiting different personalities, to suddenly play the part of “yourself” can be difficult.
• It’s important to feel some kind of emotional connection with the music; to feel some sense of energy or joy or passion by the music that dictates the dance.

BEST MOMENTS

’That was the most scared I’ve ever been in my life'

‘I called him a very rude name, and told him to… “go away”!'

‘I don’t remember much else from that week apart from the terror...’

‘I wanted to do a routine where I didn’t have to hold a lightsaber or a wand or something’

‘You were born to play Harry Potter!'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Kellie Bright Twitter - https://twitter.com/kelliebright76?lang=en

Week 1 - Tango - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1L9kjn-H2A

Week 2 - Cha Cha Cha - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sySuXiZaghg

Week 3 - Charleston - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RllN0klmBro

Week 4 - Foxtrot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MOPdZeGLQI

Week 5 - Jive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKpA_7nfxXQ

Week 6 - Paso Doble - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRclnUv0Sc8

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.

CONTACT METHOD

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