[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

In terms of ranking a mega mix I’m not sure how to do that.

Anyone got any pointers?

I'm gonna rank them on how well I can imagine them as a really good dance performance for the celebrity.

[jones89]

I near passed out there. Thought i sent Ben my song

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Kate!

I'm gonna rank them on how well I can imagine them as a really good dance performance for the celebrity.

Ok, that helps me more.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by jones89

I near passed out there. Thought i sent Ben my song

Hahaha I panicked in the last round as I thought I’d sent my song to Kate

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Hahaha I panicked in the last round as I thought I’d sent my song to Kate

I'd have been mortified voting armed with any knowledge of who is who. I'd have felt so bad ranking low if I knew who anyone was since I love you all and know you've made effort.

[Barry.]

I shall not reveal my placements as it wouldn’t be fair but just know, everyone did great last round. Good luck all

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Kate!

I'd have been mortified voting armed with any knowledge of who is who. I'd have felt so bad ranking low if I knew who anyone was since I love you all and know you've made effort.

Yeah I like not knowing who is who. It actually keeps it fairer. Not saying anyone wouldn’t be fair, but takes off the internal bias we may all have.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Barry.

I shall not reveal my placements as it wouldn’t be fair but just know, everyone did great last round. Good luck all

Good luck in your future endeavours Barry. You get that dance contract and prove us all wrong.

[Alf]

I've got absolutely nothing and I mean nothing.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Alf

I've got absolutely nothing and I mean nothing.

Jake says you can use mash ups too (of a couple of artists) if you’re struggling.

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Alf

I've got absolutely nothing and I mean nothing.

Pick an artist you can imagine your celeb dancing to and then type the artists name followed by mashups into YouTube. @Alf

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Nope, you have to think about a music artist that inspires the celebrity you are playing as, a quick Google search might reveal who your celebrity is in to, and if there's a medley of songs by that artist on YouTube then even better but if it's just one song that's fine too. I've had a few good ones so far. But think of an iconic artist basically that you could put on an amazing performance to

I read this as it can be one song and doesn't have to be a medley/mashup

[Strictly Jake]

Right I think there's been quite a bit of confusion with this theme so what I will say it is, is...

It's couples choice week. Pick an iconic artist that your celebrity would enjoy dancing to. It can be one song, as long as it's an iconic song by an iconic HUGE artist. If you would like to use a mashup or a medley that is allowed

Now if you want to keep your song let me know. However now I've made the theme more clear should you wish to change it let me know. There is no rush for your songs.

But I must stress

ICONS!

[Strictly Jake]

So for example if I was a player on this

I would probably choose Rihanna as my icon. And because she's got so many amazing songs I have gone with this medley. But using just one of her tracks as long as it was a good one would also be fine

I would choose this

Youtube video

[Strictly Jake]

Think Superbowl and Award shows level of performance!!

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

So for example if I was a player on this

I would probably choose Rihanna as my icon. And because she's got so many amazing songs I have gone with this medley. But using just one of her tracks as long as it was a good one would also be fine

I would choose this

Youtube video

Rhi

[Strictly Jake]

Next week will be around the world theme. I'm going to post examples of the dances that will be given here so you know how they would TRADITIONALLY look. However this is strictly, so we can be a bit looser with the song choices. As long as your song has been covered on YouTube with a bit of a different sound whether it be the instruments used instead or sang in a different language it works.


I will let you know what dances you have been given but these will be the nine dances


Ribbon Dance from China

Youtube video

Shaku Shaku Dance from Africa

Youtube video

Bharatanatyam from India

Youtube video

Polka from Poland

Youtube video

Tinikling from Philippines

Youtube video

Raqs Sharqi from Egypt

Youtube video

Riverdance from Ireland

Youtube video

Can Can from France

Youtube video

Barynya from Russia

Youtube video

[Benjamin]

Omg I hope I survive for round the world.

[Benjamin]

That ribbon dance

[Vanessa]

Urgh YouTube is not working for me. I found the perfect music, but the video won't load

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Urgh YouTube is not working for me. I found the perfect music, but the video won't load

What error does it give you?

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

What error does it give you?

When I play the video there's a circle. But it doesn't play.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

When I play the video there's a circle. But it doesn't play.

Do other videos play?

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Do other videos play?

Not on the app. I had to go on my browser. But not all the videos play.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Not on the app. I had to go on my browser. But not all the videos play.

Hmm are you logged in? Try logging out and clearing browsing history and cookies. Make sure to keep the link somewhere so you know where to find the song again.