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Originally Posted by under par I think the difference between the 2 styles has a lot to do with the categories they were dancing in.
I don't know the names of the categories but one is obviously involved with loads of aerials which is totally different and more energetic than the other more smooth category. |
In WCS there are two categories: Classic, where no aerials are permitted and Showcase where aerials are not only allowed but are actually mandatory (from memory, you must do at least 3 lifts, at least one lift above shoulder height, and a maximum of 5 lifts).
But this doesn't fully explain matters; Robert and Deborah's performances are hardly lacking in artistry despite them competing in Showcase rather than Classic.
Put simply, I think the track Benji and Heidi chose is too fast; that they keep up with it is impressive, but how much nicer to see them dance to a track that gives them time to breath, and us time to savour...
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Originally Posted by MartinHarper I guess dancing to multiple songs mixed together, or weird conceptual songs that sound like multiple songs mixed together, is pretty good for winning competitions. As a viewer, I can't say I'm keen on it. Oh well. |
I think a lot of it is wanting to show you can dance to different styles of music. Have to say, that side of things didn't particularly bother me here - it was a long way from the musical abominations that you seem to see in salsa competitions.