Strictly Speaking With my Sister Joanne Clifton! Part 1

In this latest edition of the mini-series, ’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, it’s very much a family affair as Kevin talks to his sister and fellow Strictly pro, Jo Clifton, about her incredible journey to victory during the 2016 series, in which she was partnered with Ore Oduba!

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

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• One of the most effective ways to drive yourself to success, is when we are kept back. Determination to upset the applecart, and to prove the naysayers wrong, is what can ignite the fire in the belly.
• Each couple have their own ways to cope with stress. For Jo and Ore, a set routine of rehearsals, breaks and warmups, depending on their place in the running order, helped to alleviate backstage nerves.
• Dancers cannot copy dances from original productions, and so the choreography must pay small tributes in terms of style, rather than copy steps wholesale.
• Early success in the competition can lead to a greater sense of pressure, as we must always be seen to be improving. If the scores are too high too soon, it can be difficult to keep up the growth and momentum.

BEST MOMENTS

’You came second! But let’s be fair, you did win it two years later’ - 7:45

‘Even if it takes me years to prove someone wrong, I’ll keep going at it’ - 12:40

’Those spontaneous moments only happen if you’re really feeling it’ - 37:25

‘Any time you can play to the crowd, I always think why not?’ - 1:16:15

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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

Week 1 - Tango - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhSUU-LaRfY

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

Week 3 - American Smooth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO-uOfq11iA

Week 4 - Jive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSq3Hr62-Ig

Week 5 - Waltz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuX9V0oKVdI

Week 6 - Charleston - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KyEUYFshVY

Week 7 - Salsa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_uT5jVxAlI

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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