This week, Kevin and Joanne are joined again by their fabulous community members to discuss the highs and lows of the incredible fourth week of Strictly Come Dancing - everything from the live show itself, to the results show, from the dancers to the judges, and everything in between!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Sometimes costumes are not just applied with the routine in mind. They can often be used to mask certain areas of the performance that may need work, such as tassels to hid hip action.
• Strictly Come Dancing employ the use of standby contestants, there to fill in for a celebrity if they have to drop out of the competition. But there is a cutoff point. Once the show is past its first few weeks, this can no longer be done.
• Professionals have a lot to do when they create a routine. They are not just imagining and designing steps, but creating characters and a narrative that must fit with the music, the partner and the ambience.

BEST MOMENTS

'I did have to laugh at the tassels on Rose's trousers' - 3:02

'You guys put us properly to shame with all your knowledge' - 6:00

'They create such beautiful characters with their dances' - 29:38

'You expect wham, bam, thank you ma'am!' - 38:12

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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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This weekend past saw the Strictly stars take to the floor for the now legendary movie week!

In this episode, Kevin and the community discuss the highs and lows, the dances, the vote, how the process of constructing the performances during themed week is different from other weeks, and of course the drama!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Many viewers of Strictly Come Dancing assume that the BBC are somehow being dishonest when they screen the results show on Sunday. However, the results show has never been presented as a live show. The fact that it is pre-recorded is well known.
• The process of creating the performance for each partnership is a collaborative effort, with many of the original ideas coming from the pros themselves, especially during a themed week.
• Sometimes the best dances do not come from keeping time to the music, but b y synchronising the rhythm between yourself and your partner.
• Mistakes are natural, but the best know that in order to overcome them, we must take a breath, find our place, and continue despite the glitch.

BEST MOMENTS

'You need to do something that stands out' - 11:10

'What an absolutely fantastic show it was this week!' - 19:38

'The curse of the person in blue...' - 35:40

'I can't hear the music but I can listen to Giovanni's body' - 37:39

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The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow

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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The Strictly Come Dancing drama continues in week two of the competition - a show that saw the first elimination as well as some truly memorable moments.

Here to discuss the drama and the dances are Kevin and Joanne Clifton, along with their special VIP Patreon community, who offer a range of perspectives on the weekend's incredible entertainment.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Sometimes the choreography is not enough to win the hearts of voters. There is far more to winning in the popularity stakes than mere dance talent.
• The wonderful thing, and also one of the more controversial components o the show, is that the dances are being scored not only by professional judges, but also by the audience, who are not necessarily looking for perfection in technique.
• The dancers who stand out are the ones who not only look like they're getting the moves right, but also look as though they are having a great time.

BEST MOMENTS

'I agreed with Anton. I would've saved Nina...' - 4:10

'I thought there were some really strong dances this week' - 13:24

'Infectious energy!' - 28:49

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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

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The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow

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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Strictly Come Dancing danced its way back onto screens this week with the first real live show! In this week's episode, Joanne Clifton takes the reins along with the community to take an in-depth look at the dances, the dazzle and the drama of Week One!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The pleasure of Strictly Come Dancing is not just found in the costumes, the glitter, and the fabulous dances, but also in the journey taken by the competitors as they develop, grow and learn from each other.
• Expectations are all very well when it comes to the celebrity competitors, but often our assumptions are upended when they take to the floor.
• Facial expressions are very important when it comes to communicating a feeling during a dance, but they always work better when they come from the movie itself.

BEST MOMENTS

'The first few dances in those early weeks always get really under-marked!' - 8:00

'I'm going to be controversial. I think he'll go all the way to the final...' - 24:40

'Her comments... it was almost like she was telling him off!' - 1:03:53

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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

Joanne Clifton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realjoanneclifton/?hl=en

The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow

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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Strictly Come Dancing 2021 has officially launched! In the past week, we've met the professionals, the celebrities, and watched as they teamed up in their respective pairs, ready to take on the dances and each other on the leaderboards.

in this episode, Kevin and Joanne Clifton are joined once more by the community to discuss the launch show, and give their verdicts on the razzle-dazzle so far.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• When the line-up is revealed, there are generally one or two hopefuls who perhaps have a little more in the way of prior training. This doesn't necessarily mean that they have an advantage.
• There are many ways of "thawing out" a celebrity hopeful for the competition. Some professionals choose to do this through hard work, others use fun in order to relax their partners.
• We instantly form emotional connections to the partnerships, from the instant they are created. These attachments are made all the more poignant by the fact that we realise from the get-go that couples will be leaving soon.
• Social media can be a positive thing, but it can also drag us down in many ways. We can either choose to ignore it, or take a break, if we feel that its effects are becoming detrimental.

BEST MOMENTS

'We are sailing! This ship is sailing!' - 00:36

'I've got something to tell you! You do not rule out Katya Jones, that's for sure!' - 18:23

'I'm already feeling so sad that someone has to be booted out' - 25:55

'It's easy to give advice. It's not so easy to implement it' - 50:40

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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

Joanne Clifton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realjoanneclifton/?hl=en

The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow

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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This week, Kevin and Joanne are joined by their Patreon community for a conversation seeking to answer a questions that's long burned bright in the Strictly Come Dancing community - it is a serious dance competition, or an entertainment show?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• There is a pleasure to be found in knowing ahead of time when surprises on tv shows are to take place. But programmes are designed for drama, also, and should be experienced as such when possible.
• Theatre is back, and the world is so excited. The artform has to grow all over again, but with the will of fans and performers behind it, theatre can be rescued and can come back brighter than ever.
• Very often, we put far too much emphasis and importance upon powering through a challenge, when in reality, it's far better for everyone if you take time out to reflect and recover.
• The foundation of Strictly Come Dancing is that it appears to be a competition, but the ultimate judges are the public who vote.

BEST MOMENTS 

'I want to watch the launch show and be excited about what's happening' - 2:14

'Every time I raised the microphone to my mouth, the crowd started screaming louder' - 3:54

'What brings the professionals together - a competition within themselves' - 16:31

'It's entertainment, but I still like looking at it with a more technical eye' - 22:38

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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

Joanne Clifton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realjoanneclifton/?hl=en

The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow

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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This week, join Kevin and Joanne Clifton once more for a very special live round table discussion with the Patreon community members, about all things Strictly - including early predictions about potential partnerships, and the incredibly exciting reunion news about 'Burn The Floor'!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Professionals in theatre and performance recognise the importance of training and work, but also the importance of resting between performances - a recharging process essential to the repair of our bodies.
• Dance and performance have the power to reactivate passions and talents. Kevin was almost close to leaving the world of dance until 'Burn The Floor' reignited his love for the art form.
• Height plays a huge part in determining the partnerships that could take place between celebrities and professionals.

BEST MOMENTS

'That's my really exciting voice rest chat' - 4:32

'I fell in love with dance all over again when I joined Burn The Floor' - 13:09

'We're 13 days away from Strictly!' - 32:02

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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

Joanne Clifton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realjoanneclifton/?hl=en

The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow

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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In a very special edition of The Kevin Clifton Show, Kevin and Joanne are joined by their brand new Patreon community members, for an inaugural discussion about what's coming up on the series. It's a wonderful way to hold real, meaningful discussions about the show we all love, in real time!

Join Kevin, Joanne, and their very special guests for what promises to be one of the most insightful dance talk forums out there...

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• While Kevin and his guests have incredible insights into Strictly Come Dancing and the way it works, some of the best perspectives come from the audience. This is their chance to have their say!
• Opinions may vary as time goes on, but the important thing is to keep an open mind and the conversation moving along.
• There are two types of celebrities on Strictly - those who are willing to learn and go with it, and those who seem to worry far too much about how they look each week.
• There are many reasons for voting for a couple on the show, which don't always correspond to whether or not we like the dancing or not. Sometimes it's about emotional connection.

BEST MOMENTS

'I'm no longer Kevin Clifton's sister - I am Kevin Clifton's secretary!' - 00:40

'You're looking at potential - you're looking for people with the ability to improve' - 14:39

'A lot of the guys come in at the beginning of Strictly, saying "I'm not wearing sparkles!"' - 22:25

'There are so many different reasons you vote for' - 37:10

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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

Joanne Clifton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realjoanneclifton/?hl=en

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The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow

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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In the run up to the launch of this year's Strictly Come Dancing series, Kevin is joined once more by his sister, and fellow Strictly pro, Joanne Clifton, as they unveil some incredibly exciting new ways for you to become more involved with the biggest show in the country - including bonus reviews, a further level of connection between Kevin, his co-hosts, and you the listener, and an all-new way in which you can talk directly to Kevin and Joanne about what's hot in Strictly world every week.

Kevin and Joanne also discuss the newly-released list of Strictly celebrity contestants, and talk about who they think will make their mark on the show.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Patreon is a platform that allows a deeper sense of connection through subscriptions, and where rewards can be offered to those who sign up, giving creators a far more comprehensive method of connecting with fans.
• The new Patreon tiers for Kevin's show will be:
  • The lowest tier will enable you to join the feed containing Kevin and Joanne's daily news and thoughts on the show.
  • The middle tier will give you early access to video recordings of the podcast that are completely unedited, as well as everything on the lower tiers.
  • The highest tier will give you access to everything on the lower tiers, as well as entrance to a brand new weekly live chat with Kevin and Joanne.
• This year's Strictly series sees a huge fifteen celebrities taking to the floor, each bringing their own unique gifts and appeals to the show.
• Actors and actresses seem to have a far greater sense of connection with their respective dance routines, as they are used to understanding the dramatic aspects in their work.

BEST MOMENTS

1:59 - 'This is all extra stuff you're going to get aside from the podcast!'

16:42 - 'I reckon he might be quite competitive...'

23:47 - 'Embrace it, go for it. Confident!'

43:33 - 'He'll be great at the story-telling!'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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

Joanne Clifton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realjoanneclifton/?hl=en

Singin' In The Rain Tickets

The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow

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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Kevin is back, and he's joined this time by his sister, professional dancer and fellow Strictly star, Joanne Clifton, to discuss the excitement, the anticipation, the build-up and the sheer magic about to take over the country once more. Yes, Strictly Come Dancing is upon us!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• When we devote our lives to a pursuit such as dance, it does require a level of sacrifice. It means you do miss out on certain things in life, but the real rewards come later.
• When we focus too much upon one single thing, we fail to see everything else that's out there. We create the world around us from the things we put into it.
• During this season of Strictly, Kevin will be running an interactive element through Patreon, including many ways for listeners to have input and directly interact with the events happening from week to week.
• Viewers and the audience have a far different perspective on Strictly Come Dancing - an equally valuable to the viewpoints of those taking part in the programme itself.

BEST MOMENTS

'When we were kids, dancing was everything, all the time' - 4:45

'You create your own world by the things you put in it' - 14:02

'I've been leaning towards it forever, to the point where they might even have thought of me as being right for the role' - 23:48

'This is going to be your one stop shop for everything Strictly' - 33:14

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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

Joanne Clifton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realjoanneclifton/?hl=en

Singin' In The Rain Tickets

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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