Janette Manrara Part 2
In the tenth part of his 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!
It’s a return engagement with fellow Strictly professional, Janette Manrara, about the second half of her run in the 2014 series of the show, where along with Eastenders star, Jake Wood, she danced all the way to week 12!
You can follow along with Janette and Jake’s story by watching each dance using the links provided in the show notes of this episode!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Halloween Week brings unique challenges. Music is a primary concern, but the concept, also, has to be balanced between being scary enough for Halloween, but also family friendly. The intense scrutiny upon dancers and their partners on the show, has led to some awkward conversations. The media are keen to pounce upon any signals of a deepening relationship between partners, as it makes for a sensational headline. To be a professional on the show, is to be brave enough to make the difficult decisions. Following your instincts and making tough choices, even late into the rehearsal week, is the responsibility of any pro who takes their job seriously. It is the job of the professional to dream the concept into life, but the finished production is a collaboration between this imagination and the incredible skills of the technical magicians who work on the show. By pouring your unique creativity and singular gifts into each and every performance, and by working as hard as we can, we create something timeless.BEST MOMENTS
’Trying to come up with an original idea for Halloween Week is a... “Nightmare!”’ - 1:25
‘I didn’t want to rock the boat!’ - 32:20
‘How would you feel… about twerking?’ - 57:30
’That is the magic of our team’ - 1:23:15
‘You want to be remembered, and talked about for having done something special’ - 1:40:20
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Janette Manrara Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmanrara/?hl=en
Week 6 - Paso Doble - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFqP5e5AdAA
Week 7 - Rumba - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA60U_xaK0A
Week 8 - American Smooth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jyVyG_ZGYg
Week 9 - Samba - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MySbnhe675I
Week 10 - Argentine Tango - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfQiK-yU6xI
Week 11 - Charleston - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI6EVUx_2e0
Week 12 - Cha Cha Cha - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2N9l2-G0U4
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.
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