Kevin is back with a bang, and in the company of not just the community, but also his fellow co-stars of the Burn The Floor dance show extravaganza! Listen as Kevin and three of his extraordinary his co-stars answer the burning questions about Burn The Floor itself, and discuss the incredible success of theatre itself as it rebounds into prominence once more. KEY TAKEAWAYS  There has been much doubt since COVID, about what the state of theatre and live entertainment would look like. Therefore, it has been gratifying to see that so many people have flown back to venues in order to enjoy live shows and help support the industry. Burn The Floor's motto is "Be brave, be bold with no boundaries". This sums up the general feeling about the show. It has become a comfortable space in which creatives can express themselves completely. The performing community have pulled together across the last two years, collectively inspiring and motivating each other, and keeping the spirit of theatre alive.  BEST MOMENTS  'I wasn't sure how we were going to top the 2019 tour, but it feels like we are' - 1:21 'My three words to describe Burn The Floor would be Best Experience Ever' - 5:50 'The thing that kept me going was knowing how hard people were trying to get the show up and running again' - 15:56 'Burn The Floor is such a good training ground for all of these dance legends!' - 17:32 VALUABLE RESOURCES 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kevin is back with a bang, and in the company of not just the community, but also his fellow co-stars of the Burn The Floor dance show extravaganza! Listen as Kevin and three of his extraordinary his co-stars answer the burning questions about Burn The Floor itself, and discuss the incredible success of theatre itself as it rebounds into prominence once more. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>There has been much doubt since COVID, about what the state of theatre and live entertainment would look like. Therefore, it has been gratifying to see that so many people have flown back to venues in order to enjoy live shows and help support the industry.</li> <li>Burn The Floor's motto is "Be brave, be bold with no boundaries". This sums up the general feeling about the show. It has become a comfortable space in which creatives can express themselves completely.</li> <li>The performing community have pulled together across the last two years, collectively inspiring and motivating each other, and keeping the spirit of theatre alive.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'I wasn't sure how we were going to top the 2019 tour, but it feels like we are' - 1:21 'My three words to describe Burn The Floor would be Best Experience Ever' - 5:50 'The thing that kept me going was knowing how hard people were trying to get the show up and running again' - 15:56 'Burn The Floor is such a good training ground for all of these dance legends!' - 17:32 VALUABLE RESOURCES The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Burn The Floor: A Q&A With The Stars

It's a very festive special this time round, as Kevin and his father, Keith, along with the community, celebrate the coming of the yuletide season by taking a deep dive into the thrills, spills, drama and splendour of the Strictly Come Dancing Grand Final, as well as the annual Strictly Christmas Special! KEY TAKEAWAYS  Britain has been in need of a little brightening up. Regardless of the eventual outcome of the competition itself, no one can deny that Strictly has had a rejuvenating effect upon the nation's spirits. When professionals have acted as judges, the perspective they take as an audience member becomes drastically different to that of a regular viewer. It focusses upon technique rather than entertainment value. The magic of Strictly Come Dancing is amplified at Christmas time, but because it is a one-off special, the scores tend to be slightly skewed and more generous because of its annual nature. COVID has done its best to derail the Strictly season, but through the hard work and determination of those taking part, the series became a beacon of resilience and hope.  BEST MOMENTS 'It was a great feel-good factor. Britain wanted a good Strictly final and they got it' - 5:00 'The judges are looking for technique as well as emotional connection' - 13:16 'He has a very annoying habit of being right, my son...' - 24:52 'I always love having a bit of Strictly magic at Christmas' - 28:23 VALUABLE RESOURCES 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

It's a very festive special this time round, as Kevin and his father, Keith, along with the community, celebrate the coming of the yuletide season by taking a deep dive into the thrills, spills, drama and splendour of the Strictly Come Dancing Grand Final, as well as the annual Strictly Christmas Special! KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Britain has been in need of a little brightening up. Regardless of the eventual outcome of the competition itself, no one can deny that Strictly has had a rejuvenating effect upon the nation's spirits.</li> <li>When professionals have acted as judges, the perspective they take as an audience member becomes drastically different to that of a regular viewer. It focusses upon technique rather than entertainment value.</li> <li>The magic of Strictly Come Dancing is amplified at Christmas time, but because it is a one-off special, the scores tend to be slightly skewed and more generous because of its annual nature.</li> <li>COVID has done its best to derail the Strictly season, but through the hard work and determination of those taking part, the series became a beacon of resilience and hope.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'It was a great feel-good factor. Britain wanted a good Strictly final and they got it' - 5:00 'The judges are looking for technique as well as emotional connection' - 13:16 'He has a very annoying habit of being right, my son...' - 24:52 'I always love having a bit of Strictly magic at Christmas' - 28:23 VALUABLE RESOURCES The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

The Strictly Come Dancing Final / Christmas Special Review Spectacular

The competition has entered a truly nail-biting final phase, and this weekend saw a thrilling semi-final. Joanne is on hosting duties this week alongside father, Keith Clifton, and the community to reflect upon the series so far, to speculate upon which dances the remaining couples should perform again in the final, and to discuss the ever-nearing climax to this incredible series. KEY TAKEAWAYS  The series this year has provided a much needed element of escapism and glamour to a year that many assumed would be brighter, but which has proved to be equally as troublesome as 2020. Strictly has been a tonic for the nation. With such an array of talent, and with such improved celebrity partners, the final is set to be an explosion of creativity and invention, and picking a winner will be extra tough this year. With the announcement of the new COVID measures, many are fearful that their lives may be impacted once more. Hopefully, this is not the case. With nothing left to prove, it is now incumbent upon the dancers to give everything they have and enjoy the fact that win or lose, they have made it to the final week of the show.  BEST MOMENTS   'I don't know about you but this has gone really, really fast!' - 1:26 'The final's going to be really close in terms of how well they're going to dance' - 8:34 'You have to go at it thinking "I'm going to have the best time of my life"' - 37:28 VALUABLE RESOURCES 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

The competition has entered a truly nail-biting final phase, and this weekend saw a thrilling semi-final. Joanne is on hosting duties this week alongside father, Keith Clifton, and the community to reflect upon the series so far, to speculate upon which dances the remaining couples should perform again in the final, and to discuss the ever-nearing climax to this incredible series. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>The series this year has provided a much needed element of escapism and glamour to a year that many assumed would be brighter, but which has proved to be equally as troublesome as 2020. Strictly has been a tonic for the nation.</li> <li>With such an array of talent, and with such improved celebrity partners, the final is set to be an explosion of creativity and invention, and picking a winner will be extra tough this year.</li> <li>With the announcement of the new COVID measures, many are fearful that their lives may be impacted once more. Hopefully, this is not the case.</li> <li>With nothing left to prove, it is now incumbent upon the dancers to give everything they have and enjoy the fact that win or lose, they have made it to the final week of the show.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'I don't know about you but this has gone really, really fast!' - 1:26 'The final's going to be really close in terms of how well they're going to dance' - 8:34 'You have to go at it thinking "I'm going to have the best time of my life"' - 37:28 VALUABLE RESOURCES The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

The Strictly Semi-Final Review

The Glitterball trophy is almost in sight! This past weekend saw a thrilling quarter final, and here to unpack the best of the weekend's action, are Kevin and Joanne Clifton, as well as the Strictly fan community, each with their own insights and perspectives! KEY TAKEAWAYS  With so much negativity in the world right now, this series if Strictly Come Dancing has been a much needed tonic, bringing joy, happiness and glamour to the world. Dance moves, such as the lift, can help to elevate a piece of choreography by providing a sometimes surprising climax to an otherwise gentle performance. The remaining couples in the show, after some analysis, were found to have garnered almost exactly the same number of points across the series, going to prove how high the quality has been this year.  BEST MOMENTS  'What a start to the show!' - 1:57 'I want that dress, by the way!' - 8:01 'This would have been a good final, wouldn't it?' - 24:05 'No one wants to go out in the semi final, because it's within reach!' - 58:38 VALUABLE RESOURCES 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

The Glitterball trophy is almost in sight! This past weekend saw a thrilling quarter final, and here to unpack the best of the weekend's action, are Kevin and Joanne Clifton, as well as the Strictly fan community, each with their own insights and perspectives! KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>With so much negativity in the world right now, this series if Strictly Come Dancing has been a much needed tonic, bringing joy, happiness and glamour to the world.</li> <li>Dance moves, such as the lift, can help to elevate a piece of choreography by providing a sometimes surprising climax to an otherwise gentle performance.</li> <li>The remaining couples in the show, after some analysis, were found to have garnered almost exactly the same number of points across the series, going to prove how high the quality has been this year.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'What a start to the show!' - 1:57 'I want that dress, by the way!' - 8:01 'This would have been a good final, wouldn't it?' - 24:05 'No one wants to go out in the semi final, because it's within reach!' - 58:38 VALUABLE RESOURCES The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

The Strictly Quarter Final Review

Kevin and the community take a deep dive into the dramatic events of Strictly Come Dancing's tenth week, including a tango to the top of the board, a very tens dance-off, and the glitz and glamour of November's final edition, as we march ever closer towards the thrilling series finale... KEY TAKEAWAYS  As the weeks progress, so too do the dancers and their skills. The gap has closed between those who have the talent to be in the final, and so the choices become far more difficult. The best dances are the ones that move us to such an extent that technique becomes invisible. We are simply caught up in the storytelling and emotional moment. High energy dances are far more effective when the dancers look as though they are enjoying themselves and focussing far less upon the technique. Joy is a huge factor. Emotional connection plays a huge part in the way we appraise a dance. If we love it, then we will find reasons for loving it. If we dislike it, we sometimes look for reasons why that maybe do not exist.  BEST MOMENTS 'We're at a stage in the competition where no one is failing' - 5:38 'She doesn't want to see the dance, she just wants to be lost in it in terms of a dance to move you' - 15:01 'She's not a performer and yet she always gives good performances' - 32:45 'We watch a dance and we get a general sense and feeling inside of whether we love the dance or not' - 1:07:51 VALUABLE RESOURCES 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kevin and the community take a deep dive into the dramatic events of Strictly Come Dancing's tenth week, including a tango to the top of the board, a very tens dance-off, and the glitz and glamour of November's final edition, as we march ever closer towards the thrilling series finale... KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>As the weeks progress, so too do the dancers and their skills. The gap has closed between those who have the talent to be in the final, and so the choices become far more difficult.</li> <li>The best dances are the ones that move us to such an extent that technique becomes invisible. We are simply caught up in the storytelling and emotional moment.</li> <li>High energy dances are far more effective when the dancers look as though they are enjoying themselves and focussing far less upon the technique. Joy is a huge factor.</li> <li>Emotional connection plays a huge part in the way we appraise a dance. If we love it, then we will find reasons for loving it. If we dislike it, we sometimes look for reasons why that maybe do not exist.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'We're at a stage in the competition where no one is failing' - 5:38 'She doesn't want to see the dance, she just wants to be lost in it in terms of a dance to move you' - 15:01 'She's not a performer and yet she always gives good performances' - 32:45 'We watch a dance and we get a general sense and feeling inside of whether we love the dance or not' - 1:07:51 VALUABLE RESOURCES The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Strictly Come Dancing: Week 10 Review

Strictly Come Dancing Week 9 has just taken place, and as ever, it was packed with emotion, invention and high drama! Join Kevin, Joanne, and the community, as they waltz you through a complete look at Musicals Week - the narrative opportunities that arise from performing in a selection of storytelling music numbers - as well as the highs and lows that made this such a memorable weekend. KEY TAKEAWAYS  As the show continues with each successive week, the talents and skills of the celebrities begins to refine, and therefore the competition becomes harder to call. Musicals week is an even better opportunity for couples to engage in a dance narrative - a form of expressive storytelling - as most musical numbers tell their own story. As a viewer, we must see only the dance, and feel the way that it is meant to make us feel. If we are seeing the technique involved, then we are being taken out of the dance. Sometimes our feelings can be invalidated when we hear the judge's remarks following a performance. If a performance makes you feel a certain way, then it's okay to disagree if it doesn't strike a judge in the same way.  BEST MOMENTS  'That is how you go about doing a jive!' - 5:52 'It's a chance for them to play a character that already exists. There's a story laid out in front of them' - 12:00 'It's so hard this year because everybody is so good!' - 36:43 'This was such an improvement on last week. It's great to see her back on top where she belongs' - 50:25 VALUABLE RESOURCES 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Strictly Come Dancing Week 9 has just taken place, and as ever, it was packed with emotion, invention and high drama! Join Kevin, Joanne, and the community, as they waltz you through a complete look at Musicals Week - the narrative opportunities that arise from performing in a selection of storytelling music numbers - as well as the highs and lows that made this such a memorable weekend. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>As the show continues with each successive week, the talents and skills of the celebrities begins to refine, and therefore the competition becomes harder to call.</li> <li>Musicals week is an even better opportunity for couples to engage in a dance narrative - a form of expressive storytelling - as most musical numbers tell their own story.</li> <li>As a viewer, we must see only the dance, and feel the way that it is meant to make us feel. If we are seeing the technique involved, then we are being taken out of the dance.</li> <li>Sometimes our feelings can be invalidated when we hear the judge's remarks following a performance. If a performance makes you feel a certain way, then it's okay to disagree if it doesn't strike a judge in the same way.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'That is how you go about doing a jive!' - 5:52 'It's a chance for them to play a character that already exists. There's a story laid out in front of them' - 12:00 'It's so hard this year because everybody is so good!' - 36:43 'This was such an improvement on last week. It's great to see her back on top where she belongs' - 50:25 VALUABLE RESOURCES The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Strictly Come Dancing: The Week 9 Review

Strictly Come Dancing reached its eighth week, and it certainly was an emotional rollercoaster. From the tension of the dance-off and the thrills of the routines and some controversial scoring, to a show-stopping tribute dance to Remembrance Sunday that many are already earmarking as the highlight of the season, Strictly Week 8 took us on an emotional ride, one that's sure to live on in the memory. As ever, join Kevin, Joanne and the community as they take a tour through this powerhouse of an episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS  The tribute dance from Rose has proved to many that dance as an art form can be used to communicate directly with the emotions of an audience. It was a masterclass in storytelling. There seems to be some controversy about the scoring, and many are calling for clarification as the scores seem to be based upon differing criteria. Many see this as unfair. When we as professionals pour everything into attaining perfection, it can provide an extra level of stress when things do not live up to expectations.  BEST MOMENTS   'It's been interesting to see how life has changed' - 1:14 'I don't know what I would do as a judge, it must be very hard' - 7:27 'Rose and Giovanni, the moment they came together, I was tingling' - 17:30 'AJ's Charleston set me on fire. I was excited watching it!' - 18:07 'The drama and the focus was great. The big dramatic drop at the end was incredible' - 44:37 VALUABLE RESOURCES 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Strictly Come Dancing reached its eighth week, and it certainly was an emotional rollercoaster. From the tension of the dance-off and the thrills of the routines and some controversial scoring, to a show-stopping tribute dance to Remembrance Sunday that many are already earmarking as the highlight of the season, Strictly Week 8 took us on an emotional ride, one that's sure to live on in the memory. As ever, join Kevin, Joanne and the community as they take a tour through this powerhouse of an episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>The tribute dance from Rose has proved to many that dance as an art form can be used to communicate directly with the emotions of an audience. It was a masterclass in storytelling.</li> <li>There seems to be some controversy about the scoring, and many are calling for clarification as the scores seem to be based upon differing criteria. Many see this as unfair.</li> <li>When we as professionals pour everything into attaining perfection, it can provide an extra level of stress when things do not live up to expectations.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'It's been interesting to see how life has changed' - 1:14 'I don't know what I would do as a judge, it must be very hard' - 7:27 'Rose and Giovanni, the moment they came together, I was tingling' - 17:30 'AJ's Charleston set me on fire. I was excited watching it!' - 18:07 'The drama and the focus was great. The big dramatic drop at the end was incredible' - 44:37 VALUABLE RESOURCES The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Strictly Week 8 - An Emotional Journey

Rob Moore

In this very celebratory episode, marking the incredible milestone of 100 episodes, Kevin has invited a very special returning guest - his mentor and friend, Rob Moore. In a special twist upon proceedings, Kevin is the one in the hot seat, as Rob interviews him upon a wide range of fascinating, insightful subjects, such as how life has changed since the inception of the podcast, and how Kevin's career has extended into arenas previously unexplored, as well as how he has developed the mind-set in order to conquer the challenges before him, how he deals with criticism and being a celebrity, and why you should never stop chasing dreams as sometimes they come true... KEY TAKEAWAYS  Life has changed considerably since the podcast began. Kevin's career has transitioned from Strictly Come Dancing to a full-fledged stage career. It has been a surprising journey, and one that has required a new, stronger mind-set, but ultimately the journey has been a truly rewarding one. No one really knows what tomorrow will bring. Everyone in life is hoping for more or better, or has dreams they chase. When we follow our hearts toward our calling, it is a huge step into the unknown, and requires bravery. Criticism usually stems from a place of pain or regret. When people stab at our confidence through words, it is generally because they feel the shadow of their own failings. Challenge is what keeps us fresh and inspired. When we stagnate, or feel as though we have plateaued, we must look within ourselves and decide if it time to move on to challenges anew. No dream is ever unreachable. Even the ambitions we assume are elusive, are attainable if put our heart and soul into doing so.  BEST MOMENTS 'I feel like I'm a different version of me' - 1:38 'I'm a lot more excited about things than scared, and I think back then I think I was lot more scared than excited' - 10:54 'Two years ago I really cared about what everyone thought about me. Now I care about what I think about me' - 12:29 'If you really like yourself, no one can change your mind about yourself. But if you don't like yourself, you're going to be more vulnerable. The more sure you are of yourself, the more sure you are that your critics are wrong' - 21:42 'If you don't risk anything, you risk everything' - 33:37 'Today, we're sat here on episode 100, and I've done it! I've performed at Sadler's Wells as Cosmo in Singin' In The Rain. This dream part. As a tap dancer. Which is something I couldn't do on episode 1' - 44:10 'Know that it's okay to like what you like and be interested in what you're interested in. Anyone who criticises is telling you more about themselves than they are about you' - 1:08:30 ABOUT THE GUEST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. He is also the author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage”, and is the host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything” Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979 VALUABLE RESOURCES 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this very celebratory episode, marking the incredible milestone of 100 episodes, Kevin has invited a very special returning guest - his mentor and friend, Rob Moore. In a special twist upon proceedings, Kevin is the one in the hot seat, as Rob interviews him upon a wide range of fascinating, insightful subjects, such as how life has changed since the inception of the podcast, and how Kevin's career has extended into arenas previously unexplored, as well as how he has developed the mind-set in order to conquer the challenges before him, how he deals with criticism and being a celebrity, and why you should never stop chasing dreams as sometimes they come true... KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Life has changed considerably since the podcast began. Kevin's career has transitioned from Strictly Come Dancing to a full-fledged stage career. It has been a surprising journey, and one that has required a new, stronger mind-set, but ultimately the journey has been a truly rewarding one.</li> <li>No one really knows what tomorrow will bring. Everyone in life is hoping for more or better, or has dreams they chase. When we follow our hearts toward our calling, it is a huge step into the unknown, and requires bravery.</li> <li>Criticism usually stems from a place of pain or regret. When people stab at our confidence through words, it is generally because they feel the shadow of their own failings.</li> <li>Challenge is what keeps us fresh and inspired. When we stagnate, or feel as though we have plateaued, we must look within ourselves and decide if it time to move on to challenges anew.</li> <li>No dream is ever unreachable. Even the ambitions we assume are elusive, are attainable if put our heart and soul into doing so.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'I feel like I'm a different version of me' - 1:38 'I'm a lot more excited about things than scared, and I think back then I think I was lot more scared than excited' - 10:54 'Two years ago I really cared about what everyone thought about me. Now I care about what I think about me' - 12:29 'If you really like yourself, no one can change your mind about yourself. But if you don't like yourself, you're going to be more vulnerable. The more sure you are of yourself, the more sure you are that your critics are wrong' - 21:42 'If you don't risk anything, you risk everything' - 33:37 'Today, we're sat here on episode 100, and I've done it! I've performed at Sadler's Wells as Cosmo in Singin' In The Rain. This dream part. As a tap dancer. Which is something I couldn't do on episode 1' - 44:10 'Know that it's okay to like what you like and be interested in what you're interested in. Anyone who criticises is telling you more about themselves than they are about you' - 1:08:30 ABOUT THE GUEST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. He is also the author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage”, and is the host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything” Rob’s official website: <a href="https://robmoore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://robmoore.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979</a> VALUABLE RESOURCES The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

100th Episode Special - Kevin Interviewed by Rob Moore

Kevin and Joanne are once again joined by the community as they discuss the dramatic events of Strictly Come Dancing Week 7, including this week's elimination, what might be replacing the famous Blackpool week this year, everyone's picks for who may lift the glitterball in 2021, and the all-important question: what exactly does AJ have to do in order to score a perfect 40? KEY TAKEAWAYS  Judge's scores are often mystifying. We have seen perfect dances that do not seem to be rewarded as such, and so personal feelings must come into it, which is unfortunate. Professionals are truly just that. Despite the effects of COVID and restrictions stemming from it, they just endeavour to continue while also creating routines and inspiring their non-professional partners. There is no Blackpool this year, but already rumours are swirling about what may take its place. The prevailing rumour seems to be that another themed week is on the way. The fanbase of a celebrity plays a huge part in who progresses from one week to the next, as they mass together to vote, meaning that their celebrities may continue in the competition. This may be why musicians and actors do very well.  BEST MOMENTS 'I don't know what more AJ could have done to get a 10 from Craig' - 4:41 'She takes no prisoners from her celebrities - no question!' - 8:48 'We're not here to criticise, but it's a bit difficult now' - 28:43 'I always think of the kicks in a jive as being like a sewing machine' - 54:23 VALUABLE RESOURCES 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kevin and Joanne are once again joined by the community as they discuss the dramatic events of Strictly Come Dancing Week 7, including this week's elimination, what might be replacing the famous Blackpool week this year, everyone's picks for who may lift the glitterball in 2021, and the all-important question: what exactly does AJ have to do in order to score a perfect 40? KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Judge's scores are often mystifying. We have seen perfect dances that do not seem to be rewarded as such, and so personal feelings must come into it, which is unfortunate.</li> <li>Professionals are truly just that. Despite the effects of COVID and restrictions stemming from it, they just endeavour to continue while also creating routines and inspiring their non-professional partners.</li> <li>There is no Blackpool this year, but already rumours are swirling about what may take its place. The prevailing rumour seems to be that another themed week is on the way.</li> <li>The fanbase of a celebrity plays a huge part in who progresses from one week to the next, as they mass together to vote, meaning that their celebrities may continue in the competition. This may be why musicians and actors do very well.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'I don't know what more AJ could have done to get a 10 from Craig' - 4:41 'She takes no prisoners from her celebrities - no question!' - 8:48 'We're not here to criticise, but it's a bit difficult now' - 28:43 'I always think of the kicks in a jive as being like a sewing machine' - 54:23 VALUABLE RESOURCES The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Strictly Week 7: What Does AJ Have To Do To Get A 40?

One of the highlights of Strictly Season comes at the close of October and with the show's infamous Halloween Week! This week, Kevin, Jo and the community take you through the best of the weekend's entertainment, the dances, the drama, the tricks and all the treats! KEY TAKEAWAYS  There is always a fault to be found if you go searching for one in a dance. However, if the smaller details all click, especially when it comes to storytelling, then it can paper over any cracks. Judges do not always add criticism that seems valid, especially in terms of the dancer's journey. It may be possible that baggage is being brought over from previous dances, which hardly seems fair. When celebrities take part in ballroom dancing on the show, they have a tendency to move smoothly, but with small steps. Striding as movement takes extra effort, but can be a risk worth taking. The way a dancer holds their frame communicates a certain energy. This is why many recommend keeping elbows and chins high.  BEST MOMENTS 'I thought this was sensational! I thought it was really, really good!' - 6:33 'This set my heart on fire' - 8:18 'The footwork was exquisite' - 23:01 'I was mesmerised by the choreography - no question!' - 52:26 VALUABLE RESOURCES 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

One of the highlights of Strictly Season comes at the close of October and with the show's infamous Halloween Week! This week, Kevin, Jo and the community take you through the best of the weekend's entertainment, the dances, the drama, the tricks and all the treats! KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>There is always a fault to be found if you go searching for one in a dance. However, if the smaller details all click, especially when it comes to storytelling, then it can paper over any cracks.</li> <li>Judges do not always add criticism that seems valid, especially in terms of the dancer's journey. It may be possible that baggage is being brought over from previous dances, which hardly seems fair.</li> <li>When celebrities take part in ballroom dancing on the show, they have a tendency to move smoothly, but with small steps. Striding as movement takes extra effort, but can be a risk worth taking.</li> <li>The way a dancer holds their frame communicates a certain energy. This is why many recommend keeping elbows and chins high.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'I thought this was sensational! I thought it was really, really good!' - 6:33 'This set my heart on fire' - 8:18 'The footwork was exquisite' - 23:01 'I was mesmerised by the choreography - no question!' - 52:26 VALUABLE RESOURCES The All New Kevin Clifton Show Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/TheKevinCliftonShow</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Halloween Week

Welcome to the Kevin Clifton Show podcast. Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Comer Dancing' which Kevin won in 2018. The podcast is a discussion of what the industry is like for performers and what they go through, to perform you will be judge and even Kevin has his insecurities with this, this is normal. Learn how Kevin &amp; the biggest performers deal with this &amp; other issues. The podcast features deep dive interviews into other performers, their mindset successes and challenges. The podcast goes beyond dance &amp; performing and Kevin shares his experience in life and gives tips to achieve greatness.  

Welcome to the Kevin Clifton Show podcast. Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Comer Dancing' which Kevin won in 2018. The podcast is a discussion of what the industry is like for performers and what they go through, to perform you will be judge and even Kevin has his insecurities with this, this is normal. Learn how Kevin &amp; the biggest performers deal with this &amp; other issues. The podcast features deep dive interviews into other performers, their mindset successes and challenges. The podcast goes beyond dance &amp; performing and Kevin shares his experience in life and gives tips to achieve greatness.

The Kevin Clifton Show

Amy Dowden

In the fifth part of a new 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! Kevin is joined this time by Amy Dowden, a fellow Strictly pro, about her journey through the 2019 series, where she was partnered with Karim Zeroual, and waltzed all the way to the final! In this first part of the conversation, Amy talks you through weeks 1 to 6. You can follow along with Amy’s story by watching each dance using the links provided in the show notes of this episode! KEY TAKEAWAYS  Being partnered on Strictly is something of a paradox. A partner with some dance experience means less work for the pro, but a partner with less experience tends to have less expectation, and can be more endearing to audiences. The mental game is as important as the physical one. Early victories and high scores can saddle dancers with huge expectations, and sometimes the only way is down. Finding the balance between generosity and discipline marks the good teachers from the great ones. Pros must get the best out of their partners, but as gently as possible. The mentality of true dancers is to always push through, even when physical health hampers our ability to do so. As a choreographer, you must follow the story of the music itself. When we try to crowbar our own ideas into a musical setting they can seem ill-fitting.  BEST MOMENTS ‘You had me at a park bench and a maroon suit!’  ‘It’s really important to get the best out of yourself and your partner’  ‘You can’t rely on last week’s result because there’s an all-new leader board next week’  ‘We need to show that we’re willing to learn!’  VALUABLE RESOURCES Amy Dowden Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amy_dowden/?hl=en Amy Dowden Twitter - https://twitter.com/dowden_amy?lang=en  Week 1 - Cha Cha Cha - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvZCJlIA-hU Week 2 - Foxtrot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxUlcJLgAMM Week 3 - Samba - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtU17dp-wGU Week 4 - Tango - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYucdnNlUvQ Week 5 - Salsa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clg-3ChY8i8 Week 6 - Paso Doble - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EXMMPJvTr4 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the fifth part of a new 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! Kevin is joined this time by Amy Dowden, a fellow Strictly pro, about her journey through the 2019 series, where she was partnered with Karim Zeroual, and waltzed all the way to the final! In this first part of the conversation, Amy talks you through weeks 1 to 6. You can follow along with Amy’s story by watching each dance using the links provided in the show notes of this episode! KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Being partnered on Strictly is something of a paradox. A partner with some dance experience means less work for the pro, but a partner with less experience tends to have less expectation, and can be more endearing to audiences.</li> <li>The mental game is as important as the physical one. Early victories and high scores can saddle dancers with huge expectations, and sometimes the only way is down.</li> <li>Finding the balance between generosity and discipline marks the good teachers from the great ones. Pros must get the best out of their partners, but as gently as possible.</li> <li>The mentality of true dancers is to always push through, even when physical health hampers our ability to do so.</li> <li>As a choreographer, you must follow the story of the music itself. When we try to crowbar our own ideas into a musical setting they can seem ill-fitting.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘You had me at a park bench and a maroon suit!’ ‘It’s really important to get the best out of yourself and your partner’ ‘You can’t rely on last week’s result because there’s an all-new leader board next week’ ‘We need to show that we’re willing to learn!’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Amy Dowden Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amy_dowden/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/amy_dowden/?hl=en</a> Amy Dowden Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/dowden_amy?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/dowden_amy?lang=en</a> Week 1 - Cha Cha Cha - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvZCJlIA-hU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvZCJlIA-hU</a> Week 2 - Foxtrot - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxUlcJLgAMM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxUlcJLgAMM</a> Week 3 - Samba - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtU17dp-wGU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtU17dp-wGU</a> Week 4 - Tango - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYucdnNlUvQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYucdnNlUvQ</a> Week 5 - Salsa - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clg-3ChY8i8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clg-3ChY8i8</a> Week 6 - Paso Doble - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EXMMPJvTr4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EXMMPJvTr4</a> The Kevin Clifton Show - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Amy Dowden Strictly Speaking 2019 weeks 1-6

Stacey Dooley

In the fourth part of a new 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! Kevin is joined once again by his real-life dance partner, BBC presenter Stacey Dooley. Kevin and Stacey discuss the dances and stories that took them all the way to the Strictly crown, and invite you to watch along by using the special links below! KEY TAKEAWAYS  Strictly’s entertainment factor allows for the melding of contemporary dance styles with the production values of yesteryear.  Maximising your impact is all about timing. It’s knowing when it’s time to bring out the big guns, and performing the big dances when it counts. Physical training for Strictly only gets harder as you go on. By the time you reach the final third of the show, endurance is almost as important as technical skill. There can only ever be one winner. It’s vital to keep control of your humility, especially in the later stages of any competition, as the threat of disappointment looms as large as the prospect of victory. Stacey and Kevin’s eventual victory is proof that entertainment and emotional connection play a huge part in the journey of any performer.   BEST MOMENTS ‘You look like a professional dancer. It’s why I’m so proud of you’  ‘I can’t decide whether this is naff beyond naff, or it’s an absolute stroke of genius’  ’The river is going to get you’  ‘I actually can’t bear to watch. I’m watching through my hands!'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Week 7 - Street - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVHw3M1hOaU Week 8 - Waltz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQYz1CHjVGw Week 9 - Salsa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWrhsRNtYvU Week 10 - Paso Doble - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAsh5gRPiSk Week 11 - American Smooth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9feEtrVCH8Y Week 12 - Charleston - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLG5luNbYQc Week 12 - Viennese Waltz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkeIXMrCrf0 Final  - Showdance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahn_b-QoW1k 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the fourth part of a new 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! Kevin is joined once again by his real-life dance partner, BBC presenter Stacey Dooley. Kevin and Stacey discuss the dances and stories that took them all the way to the Strictly crown, and invite you to watch along by using the special links below! KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Strictly’s entertainment factor allows for the melding of contemporary dance styles with the production values of yesteryear. </li> <li>Maximising your impact is all about timing. It’s knowing when it’s time to bring out the big guns, and performing the big dances when it counts.</li> <li>Physical training for Strictly only gets harder as you go on. By the time you reach the final third of the show, endurance is almost as important as technical skill.</li> <li>There can only ever be one winner. It’s vital to keep control of your humility, especially in the later stages of any competition, as the threat of disappointment looms as large as the prospect of victory.</li> <li>Stacey and Kevin’s eventual victory is proof that entertainment and emotional connection play a huge part in the journey of any performer. </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘You look like a professional dancer. It’s why I’m so proud of you’ ‘I can’t decide whether this is naff beyond naff, or it’s an absolute stroke of genius’ ’The river is going to get you’ ‘I actually can’t bear to watch. I’m watching through my hands!' VALUABLE RESOURCES Week 7 - Street - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVHw3M1hOaU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVHw3M1hOaU</a> Week 8 - Waltz - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQYz1CHjVGw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQYz1CHjVGw</a> Week 9 - Salsa - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWrhsRNtYvU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWrhsRNtYvU</a> Week 10 - Paso Doble - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAsh5gRPiSk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAsh5gRPiSk</a> Week 11 - American Smooth - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9feEtrVCH8Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9feEtrVCH8Y</a> Week 12 - Charleston - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLG5luNbYQc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLG5luNbYQc</a> Week 12 - Viennese Waltz - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkeIXMrCrf0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkeIXMrCrf0</a> Final  - Showdance - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahn_b-QoW1k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahn_b-QoW1k</a> The Kevin Clifton Show - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Strictly Speaking! Stacey Dooley Weeks 7-Final

In the third part of a new 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!  This time, Kevin is joined by the partner with whom he shared his greatest success, both on-and-off the screen, BBC presenter Miss Stacey Dooley. Together they lifted the Strictly crown in 2018, but the journey was long and filled with unexpected surprises… In this week’s show, Kevin and Stacey discuss their first six weeks together on the show, and invite you to watch along by using the special links below!  KEY TAKEAWAYS   Secrecy is the key to stimulating the viewers’ and the pro’s interest. No-one finds out who they’re partnered with until the very moment it’s revealed on air!    It takes several weeks to develop the trust and friendship that inspires true creativity in dance. Stacey and Kevin hit it off almost immediately, which led to some wonderful innovation early on.    The concepts behind the stories in Strictly dances have a sell-by date. By catching the zeitgeist you can add to the audience involvement, but if you miss it, it can send the wrong kind of message.    People watch Strictly to be entertained, not to see the most classic examples of dance. The memorable pairings are the ones who embrace that concept.    BEST MOMENTS ‘I was cheddar because I was the most common!’  ‘You said I looked like a car salesman walking you to the nearest car!’  ’No-one watches Strictly so that they can see people taking themselves seriously’  ‘I’ll sacrifice precision for fun!’  VALUABLE RESOURCES Week 1 - Quickstep - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssQMXa5Rf0U  Week 2 - Cha Cha Cha - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2jNT1NsAD0  Week 3 - Jive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KABjoVp8JMw  Week 4 - Foxtrot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeELaJfI2m8  Week 5 - Samba - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yUEGFIRNwc  Week 6 - Tango - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGQCD6TG244  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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the third part of a new 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!  This time, Kevin is joined by the partner with whom he shared his greatest success, both on-and-off the screen, BBC presenter Miss Stacey Dooley. Together they lifted the Strictly crown in 2018, but the journey was long and filled with unexpected surprises… In this week’s show, Kevin and Stacey discuss their first six weeks together on the show, and invite you to watch along by using the special links below!  KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li> Secrecy is the key to stimulating the viewers’ and the pro’s interest. No-one finds out who they’re partnered with until the very moment it’s revealed on air!  </li> <li> It takes several weeks to develop the trust and friendship that inspires true creativity in dance. Stacey and Kevin hit it off almost immediately, which led to some wonderful innovation early on.  </li> <li> The concepts behind the stories in Strictly dances have a sell-by date. By catching the zeitgeist you can add to the audience involvement, but if you miss it, it can send the wrong kind of message.  </li> <li> People watch Strictly to be entertained, not to see the most classic examples of dance. The memorable pairings are the ones who embrace that concept.  </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I was cheddar because I was the most common!’  ‘You said I looked like a car salesman walking you to the nearest car!’  ’No-one watches Strictly so that they can see people taking themselves seriously’  ‘I’ll sacrifice precision for fun!’  VALUABLE RESOURCES Week 1 - Quickstep - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssQMXa5Rf0U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssQMXa5Rf0U</a> Week 2 - Cha Cha Cha - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2jNT1NsAD0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2jNT1NsAD0</a> Week 3 - Jive - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KABjoVp8JMw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KABjoVp8JMw</a> Week 4 - Foxtrot - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeELaJfI2m8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeELaJfI2m8</a> Week 5 - Samba - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yUEGFIRNwc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yUEGFIRNwc</a> Week 6 - Tango - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGQCD6TG244" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGQCD6TG244</a> The Kevin Clifton Show - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Strictly Speaking: Part 3: Sparkling With Stacey

In the second of a new 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! This week, Kevin revisits the second half of 2013’s series which saw him appear for the first time on the show, and which saw him partnered with Susanna Reid. Kevin and Susanna managed to get all the way to the final, and performed several spellbinding dances along the way. In this week’s show, Kevin talks you through the creative process behind each performance, as well as the impact of appearing for the first time on Britain’s most popular television show. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Many of us have been given the gift of time right now. Consequently, there has been a sense of pressure on people to achieve or develop in some ways. But if we need to be at peace, then we need to grant ourselves the permission to do that. In all performances, you’re looking for the perfect balance of energy, artistry and emotion. Storytelling through dance can achieve all three, and the main job of any choreographer is to create that narrative experience. To achieve success, we should focus on the work itself instead of the expected outcomes. Only by living in the moment can we really exceed our expectations. Performances are sometimes executed in a non-traditional way in order to up the entertainment factor and win votes. It’s a delicate balance between purist dance and mass appeal. Music is a crucial ingredient in the appeal of any dance. It is a vital way of involving the audience in the rhythm and soul of the performance.  BEST MOMENTS ‘What I’m really interested in is what everyone chooses to do with this gift of time’  ’To truly affect an audience, you’ve got to perform it well’  ‘We need to show something dynamic!’  ‘Dancing is an art. It’s about expression. It’s not a sport'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Week 7 - Waltz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VKqUPvdrXo Week 8 - Paso - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbNusScEDHo Week 9 - Cha Cha - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQhasI7mPVU Week 10 - Quickstep - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo1KlXnfLvo Week 11 - Argentine Tango - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVyNkpl8IQ4 Week 12 - Salsa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoNheR7_n9k Final - Showdance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxe1KK_tw-8 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the second of a new 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! This week, Kevin revisits the second half of 2013’s series which saw him appear for the first time on the show, and which saw him partnered with Susanna Reid. Kevin and Susanna managed to get all the way to the final, and performed several spellbinding dances along the way. In this week’s show, Kevin talks you through the creative process behind each performance, as well as the impact of appearing for the first time on Britain’s most popular television show. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Many of us have been given the gift of time right now. Consequently, there has been a sense of pressure on people to achieve or develop in some ways. But if we need to be at peace, then we need to grant ourselves the permission to do that.</li> <li>In all performances, you’re looking for the perfect balance of energy, artistry and emotion. Storytelling through dance can achieve all three, and the main job of any choreographer is to create that narrative experience.</li> <li>To achieve success, we should focus on the work itself instead of the expected outcomes. Only by living in the moment can we really exceed our expectations.</li> <li>Performances are sometimes executed in a non-traditional way in order to up the entertainment factor and win votes. It’s a delicate balance between purist dance and mass appeal.</li> <li>Music is a crucial ingredient in the appeal of any dance. It is a vital way of involving the audience in the rhythm and soul of the performance.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘What I’m really interested in is what everyone chooses to do with this gift of time’ ’To truly affect an audience, you’ve got to perform it well’ ‘We need to show something dynamic!’ ‘Dancing is an art. It’s about expression. It’s not a sport' VALUABLE RESOURCES Week 7 - Waltz - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VKqUPvdrXo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VKqUPvdrXo</a> Week 8 - Paso - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbNusScEDHo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbNusScEDHo</a> Week 9 - Cha Cha - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQhasI7mPVU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQhasI7mPVU</a> Week 10 - Quickstep - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo1KlXnfLvo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo1KlXnfLvo</a> Week 11 - Argentine Tango - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVyNkpl8IQ4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVyNkpl8IQ4</a> Week 12 - Salsa - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoNheR7_n9k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoNheR7_n9k</a> Final - Showdance - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxe1KK_tw-8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxe1KK_tw-8</a> The Kevin Clifton Show - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Strictly Speaking, 2013 weeks 7 to Final

In the first of a new 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! This week, Kevin revisits his beginnings on the show; 2013’s series, which saw him appear for the first time, and which saw him partnered with Susanna Reid. Listen as he talks about the creative process behind each dance, the behind-the-scenes stories of what really went on, and the impact of the show from a professional dancer’s perspective. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Perseverance was the key in the first year, where Kevin went from leading man of ‘Burn The Floor’, to the back of the room as a new Strictly Pro. Through hard work and determination, he eventually began to move forward. One of the main lessons learned was to be as memorable as possible, as quickly as possible, whenever a series began. It’s important to be the main part of the “coffee break” conversations on Monday morning. Techniques such as dropping to the floor, and making the partner seem higher, serve to emphasise their solo sections, and help to shift focus when needed. The audience of Strictly Come Dancing have never tuned in to see perfectly-executed examples of technique and ability. They come to be entertained. Entertainment should always be the priority. Even small factors, such as the order in which dancers appear, can make a huge difference to the reaction to a dance, and even to the popularity when it comes to the voting.  BEST MOMENTS ‘I feel like I had to pay my dues in that first year’  ‘As soon as you enter that territory of “remind me which dance they did”, then you haven’t been memorable enough’  ’This was my first taste of the show’s big production narrative pieces!’  ‘Just go for it with energy, and commit to the craziness of the number’  ‘It’s more important to be memorable than perfect'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Week 1 - Jive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF5SvHjYPkc Week 2 - Tango - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aepPe_Jpaf8 Week 3 - Viennese Waltz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtK3YwjBrSs Week 4 - Samba - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff0g6P4slo4 Week 5 - American Smooth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at1Y_PoNCrI Week 6 - Charleston - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxJx_LGOJqw 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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the first of a new 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! This week, Kevin revisits his beginnings on the show; 2013’s series, which saw him appear for the first time, and which saw him partnered with Susanna Reid. Listen as he talks about the creative process behind each dance, the behind-the-scenes stories of what really went on, and the impact of the show from a professional dancer’s perspective. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Perseverance was the key in the first year, where Kevin went from leading man of ‘Burn The Floor’, to the back of the room as a new Strictly Pro. Through hard work and determination, he eventually began to move forward.</li> <li>One of the main lessons learned was to be as memorable as possible, as quickly as possible, whenever a series began. It’s important to be the main part of the “coffee break” conversations on Monday morning.</li> <li>Techniques such as dropping to the floor, and making the partner seem higher, serve to emphasise their solo sections, and help to shift focus when needed.</li> <li>The audience of Strictly Come Dancing have never tuned in to see perfectly-executed examples of technique and ability. They come to be entertained. Entertainment should always be the priority.</li> <li>Even small factors, such as the order in which dancers appear, can make a huge difference to the reaction to a dance, and even to the popularity when it comes to the voting.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I feel like I had to pay my dues in that first year’ ‘As soon as you enter that territory of “remind me which dance they did”, then you haven’t been memorable enough’ ’This was my first taste of the show’s big production narrative pieces!’ ‘Just go for it with energy, and commit to the craziness of the number’ ‘It’s more important to be memorable than perfect' VALUABLE RESOURCES Week 1 - Jive - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF5SvHjYPkc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF5SvHjYPkc</a> Week 2 - Tango - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aepPe_Jpaf8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aepPe_Jpaf8</a> Week 3 - Viennese Waltz - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtK3YwjBrSs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtK3YwjBrSs</a> Week 4 - Samba - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff0g6P4slo4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff0g6P4slo4</a> Week 5 - American Smooth - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at1Y_PoNCrI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at1Y_PoNCrI</a> Week 6 - Charleston - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxJx_LGOJqw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxJx_LGOJqw</a> The Kevin Clifton Show - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Strictly Speaking! Susanna Weeks 1- 6!

Stacey Talk Kevin

The nation’s most beloved couple, Kevin and Stacey Dooley, join forces this week to talk about their adventures in self-isolation, and more importantly why pro-wrestling really needs to be recognised as the influential theatrical art-form it is...   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Wrestling should be seen as live theatre. It involves choreography, story-telling and showmanship. It’s remarkably similar to the format of dance in terms of entertainment and spectacle. One of the most common misconceptions about wrestling is that the fans believe it’s real. Only the very young believe that a wrestling match is a sporting event. The true fans know that it is entertainment. Even the greatest showmen in other fields, such as boxing and reality TV, all pay tribute to the effect that wrestling has had upon the art of entertainment. Pro-wrestling has had a remarkable influence on every type of entertainment, even in the ways in which we ourselves choose to offer a scripted, crafted version of our lives for the world through social media. Due to quarantine, audiences are noticeably missing from wrestling events. Technically it works, but much of the energy is missing. Even performance-based shows such as Strictly Come Dancing are very different experiences without the feedback from an audience.  BEST MOMENTS ‘For me, wrestling is the original and highest form of art and theatre’  ‘It’s really cool to be unapologetically yourself’  ’Wrestling is Shakespearean!’  ‘Without wrestling you have no Muhammad Ali. Without wrestling you have no The Only Way Is Essex’  ‘My wrestling name would be The Grim-sby Reaper'  VALUABLE RESOURCES The Kevin Clifton Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764 Stacey Dooley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sjdooley/?hl=en   ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

The nation’s most beloved couple, Kevin and Stacey Dooley, join forces this week to talk about their adventures in self-isolation, and more importantly why pro-wrestling really needs to be recognised as the influential theatrical art-form it is... KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Wrestling should be seen as live theatre. It involves choreography, story-telling and showmanship. It’s remarkably similar to the format of dance in terms of entertainment and spectacle.</li> <li>One of the most common misconceptions about wrestling is that the fans believe it’s real. Only the very young believe that a wrestling match is a sporting event. The true fans know that it is entertainment.</li> <li>Even the greatest showmen in other fields, such as boxing and reality TV, all pay tribute to the effect that wrestling has had upon the art of entertainment.</li> <li>Pro-wrestling has had a remarkable influence on every type of entertainment, even in the ways in which we ourselves choose to offer a scripted, crafted version of our lives for the world through social media.</li> <li>Due to quarantine, audiences are noticeably missing from wrestling events. Technically it works, but much of the energy is missing. Even performance-based shows such as Strictly Come Dancing are very different experiences without the feedback from an audience.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘For me, wrestling is the original and highest form of art and theatre’ ‘It’s really cool to be unapologetically yourself’ ’Wrestling is Shakespearean!’ ‘Without wrestling you have no Muhammad Ali. Without wrestling you have no The Only Way Is Essex’ ‘My wrestling name would be The Grim-sby Reaper' VALUABLE RESOURCES The Kevin Clifton Show - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764</a> Stacey Dooley Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sjdooley/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sjdooley/?hl=en</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Kevin and Stacey Talk Kevin's Love of Pro Wrestling

In this episode, Kevin and Stacey discuss the real cost of fast fashion and how as the consumer it is possible to shop for clothing that is sustainable and ethically produced that we love and want to own. They explore the environmental impact of high street fashion and the wider implications for regional communities across the globe when pollution fundamentally changes the environment. Stacey also discusses her latest project a documentary for BBC3 about Coronavirus. For this program they are looking for the unsung heroes, if you know someone then get in touch and contact stacey@truevision.tv.com Everyone has the power to make a choice and the points raised by Stacey and Kevin are thought-provoking listen in and hear more.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  I genuinely find it interesting and because I’m such as shopper I just want to do my bit ethically. Fashion is the second biggest polluter globally. I was aware of the human cost but not so aware of the environmental cost. Cotton is a thirsty crop so it requires a huge amount of water and in Kazakhstan, the Aral Sea has all but disappeared resulting in fisherman not being able to support their families. We are all complicit because we are all consumers. It’s important to own clothes not consume them, we have become consumers of clothing in the way we consume food. We see garments as a one-time thing but we need to own and love our clothing altering and repairing them as needed. If an item is very low in price there will have been an unfair cost to an individual or the planet, or both, in its manufacture. You need to choose a garment because you love it and it needs to be a bonus that it’s ethically produced. There is no need to ever throw clothes away if you have had your time with them you can give them to charity or sell them on eBay. It’s not about the price of an item it’s about the cost per wear and respecting clothing.    BEST MOMENTS ‘Oxfam, Save the Children and Wolf &amp; Gypsy are all second-hand stores with beautiful pieces’ ‘It’s not about me not loving shopping or not buying anything anymore it’s about understanding more about the process’   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Kevin Clifton Show podcast Stacey Dooley Investigates Documentaries Wolf and Gypsy Vintage Oxfam Online shop Save the Children online shop stacey@truevision.tv.com   ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, Kevin and Stacey discuss the real cost of fast fashion and how as the consumer it is possible to shop for clothing that is sustainable and ethically produced that we love and want to own. They explore the environmental impact of high street fashion and the wider implications for regional communities across the globe when pollution fundamentally changes the environment. Stacey also discusses her latest project a documentary for BBC3 about Coronavirus. For this program they are looking for the unsung heroes, if you know someone then get in touch and contact stacey@truevision.tv.com Everyone has the power to make a choice and the points raised by Stacey and Kevin are thought-provoking listen in and hear more. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>I genuinely find it interesting and because I’m such as shopper I just want to do my bit ethically.</li> <li>Fashion is the second biggest polluter globally.</li> <li>I was aware of the human cost but not so aware of the environmental cost.</li> <li>Cotton is a thirsty crop so it requires a huge amount of water and in Kazakhstan, the Aral Sea has all but disappeared resulting in fisherman not being able to support their families.</li> <li>We are all complicit because we are all consumers.</li> <li>It’s important to own clothes not consume them, we have become consumers of clothing in the way we consume food.</li> <li>We see garments as a one-time thing but we need to own and love our clothing altering and repairing them as needed.</li> <li>If an item is very low in price there will have been an unfair cost to an individual or the planet, or both, in its manufacture.</li> <li>You need to choose a garment because you love it and it needs to be a bonus that it’s ethically produced.</li> <li>There is no need to ever throw clothes away if you have had your time with them you can give them to charity or sell them on eBay.</li> <li>It’s not about the price of an item it’s about the cost per wear and respecting clothing.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘Oxfam, Save the Children and Wolf &amp; Gypsy are all second-hand stores with beautiful pieces’ ‘It’s not about me not loving shopping or not buying anything anymore it’s about understanding more about the process’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kevin Clifton Show podcast</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03h2nqh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stacey Dooley Investigates Documentaries</a> <a href="https://wolfandgypsyvintage.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wolf and Gypsy Vintage</a> <a href="https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oxfam Online shop</a> <a href="https://savethechildrenstore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save the Children online shop</a> <a href="mailto:stacey@truevision.tv.com">stacey@truevision.tv.com</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Fast Fashion Live With Stacey Dooley

Burn The Floor, one of Kevin’s longest-running passion projects, has been postponed for safety reasons, and the impact of this has put him in a reflective mood. The show is the original, and most famous ballroom dance show in the world, and for those of you who may now be in need of a Burn-The-Floor fix until the show hits the road again, Kevin is here to tell you all about how the show began, and why it matters so much to the industry and its audience. KEY TAKEAWAYS  With the end of social gatherings for the time being, the theatrical industry has been hard hit. Many workers are self-employed, and even those who are employed are dependent upon audiences, which are no longer there. Burn The Floor was the original ballroom dance event, and spawned many imitators due to its success. But even though the landscape now sees many more of these shows, Burn The Floor will always be the greatest and most renowned. The show was born when Elton John decided to arrange for a group of dancers to perform at a birthday party. The dancers stepped up the task admirably, and in the wake of its success, decided to take their show on the road. For the first time, ballroom became about story and narrative, character and drama. The result was an incredibly unique blend of dance and theatre, the likes of which the world had never experienced before. Kevin’s initial reaction to joining Burn The Floor was one of awe. It was an atmosphere of pure creativity, boundless energy and imagination, and built upon the principles of pushing dance into a whole new arena. Burn The Floor is constantly in "work-shop” phase. It’s a show that is always evolving, even when it’s on the road. New ideas are welcomed, and if they’re deemed suitably exciting, are added in order to make the show even fresher and more exciting. Burn The Floor was quickly taken to Broadway by producers who could see the potential behind the show. The original run there was supposed to last a mere eight weeks, but such was the show’s success that the run was extended to eight months. After leaving the show, Kevin found that he could never quite tear himself away from it mentally. The show’s legacy, its many gifts in terms of profile-building, and the experience in general, were impossible to deny or forget. Burn The Floor is a rare example of a show that works no matter where it's performed. It truly shows dance as a universal art-form, unbound by verbal language, and uniting audiences through means of purely physical artistry.  BEST MOMENTS ‘Back then, the only things happening in ballroom dancing were competitions’  ‘It was about pushing the techniques as far as they would go in order to create theatre’  ‘Every single one of them was giving every ounce of sweat to what they were doing’  ’The creativity in the room was astounding’  ‘It’s happened - We’re going to Broadway…'  ‘You have to be a part of Burn The Floor to understand just how special it is’  VALUABLE RESOURCES   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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Burn The Floor, one of Kevin’s longest-running passion projects, has been postponed for safety reasons, and the impact of this has put him in a reflective mood. The show is the original, and most famous ballroom dance show in the world, and for those of you who may now be in need of a Burn-The-Floor fix until the show hits the road again, Kevin is here to tell you all about how the show began, and why it matters so much to the industry and its audience. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>With the end of social gatherings for the time being, the theatrical industry has been hard hit. Many workers are self-employed, and even those who are employed are dependent upon audiences, which are no longer there.</li> <li>Burn The Floor was the original ballroom dance event, and spawned many imitators due to its success. But even though the landscape now sees many more of these shows, Burn The Floor will always be the greatest and most renowned.</li> <li>The show was born when Elton John decided to arrange for a group of dancers to perform at a birthday party. The dancers stepped up the task admirably, and in the wake of its success, decided to take their show on the road.</li> <li>For the first time, ballroom became about story and narrative, character and drama. The result was an incredibly unique blend of dance and theatre, the likes of which the world had never experienced before.</li> <li>Kevin’s initial reaction to joining Burn The Floor was one of awe. It was an atmosphere of pure creativity, boundless energy and imagination, and built upon the principles of pushing dance into a whole new arena.</li> <li>Burn The Floor is constantly in "work-shop” phase. It’s a show that is always evolving, even when it’s on the road. New ideas are welcomed, and if they’re deemed suitably exciting, are added in order to make the show even fresher and more exciting.</li> <li>Burn The Floor was quickly taken to Broadway by producers who could see the potential behind the show. The original run there was supposed to last a mere eight weeks, but such was the show’s success that the run was extended to eight months.</li> <li>After leaving the show, Kevin found that he could never quite tear himself away from it mentally. The show’s legacy, its many gifts in terms of profile-building, and the experience in general, were impossible to deny or forget.</li> <li>Burn The Floor is a rare example of a show that works no matter where it's performed. It truly shows dance as a universal art-form, unbound by verbal language, and uniting audiences through means of purely physical artistry.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘Back then, the only things happening in ballroom dancing were competitions’ ‘It was about pushing the techniques as far as they would go in order to create theatre’ ‘Every single one of them was giving every ounce of sweat to what they were doing’ ’The creativity in the room was astounding’ ‘It’s happened - We’re going to Broadway…' ‘You have to be a part of Burn The Floor to understand just how special it is’ VALUABLE RESOURCES The Kevin Clifton Show - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Burn The Floor Stories & Coronavirus

This week has seen Kevin make the formal announcement that after seven glorious years, he is to leave Strictly Come Dancing, the show that made him a household name. It’s been a difficult decision to leave, especially as Kevin’s experience on the show has been so formative, so epic, and has allowed him to take his career in a wonderfully unexpected direction. With change comes sadness, happiness, but also reflection.  In this especially candid episode, Kevin talks about his Strictly journey from start to finish, the real reasons that made him realise that now was the time to leave, his fondest recollections of his time on the show, how he earned his infamous nickname, and what comes next... KEY TAKEAWAYS  One of the things Kevin is looking forward to, now that he’s not on Strictly, is reflecting on his time there, and enjoying more of the year’s offerings at the time. Being a viewer of the show will be a wonderful experience again. When the idea of Strictly was first announced, Kevin and his fellow professionals were sceptical. Their fears were put to rest, however, when they saw the quality of the show that was being produced, and the level of talent it was attracting in the dance world. Kevin’s initial approach to Strictly was a failure. He puts this down to his image at the time, which he feels was a little too “out there” for the producers. Never be too proud to take on work. Just because it isn’t the job you wanted at the outset, doesn’t mean you won’t get there. Act with grace at all times, because by being present and professional in front of the right people, you’ll increase your chances of getting there. You can’t always say what you want to say in front of the press, because a lot of the time, they have their own agenda when it comes to you. They will re-phrase and misquote your words in order to fit that agenda. You need to be very careful. After several years of coming runner-up, Kevin’s first victory was with Stacey Dooley in 2018, a victory made all the more special by the fact that early in the series, they had been close to elimination. But Stacey’s perseverance and Kevin’s creativity saw to it that their comeback trail was spellbinding. After winning the “Grand Slam 5” set of Strictly Glitterballs, Kevin realised that he had achieved everything he could achieve on the show. This, coupled with a desire to try his hand at other aspirations, led to the realisation that maybe his time on the show had come to an end. The tabloids seem to have seized on Kevin’s departure, and used it to sensationalise their own agenda. The truth of the matter is that the departure was harmonious, and the decision was reached with the full cooperation of the Strictly team. Kevin’s next opportunity has come through being cast in the lead of the West End version of hit movie, ’Strictly Ballroom’. The role has always been Kevin’s dream gig, and so when the opportunity came, he grabbed it with both hands. The story of Scott Hastings in Strictly Ballroom directly mirrors Kevin’s own journey in dance, even down to the fact that the character’s parents are pro-dancers. Accountability is so important, especially for a performer. We need to get our egos out of the way. Don’t assume you’re everyone’s ideal. Look for how you can improve, and take the win next time.  BEST MOMENTS ’There was a bit of snobbery about it’  ‘I’ve always been full of ideas about things I’d like to do’  ‘All ballroom dancers sort of know each other from somewhere’  ‘Be in front of the right people’  ‘It’s the premier league of trophies. It’s the big one’  ‘It just shows you what a massive part of my life this thing has been’  ‘My mate played the part of the washing line!’  VALUABLE RESOURCES  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 &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTube  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

This week has seen Kevin make the formal announcement that after seven glorious years, he is to leave Strictly Come Dancing, the show that made him a household name. It’s been a difficult decision to leave, especially as Kevin’s experience on the show has been so formative, so epic, and has allowed him to take his career in a wonderfully unexpected direction. With change comes sadness, happiness, but also reflection.  In this especially candid episode, Kevin talks about his Strictly journey from start to finish, the real reasons that made him realise that now was the time to leave, his fondest recollections of his time on the show, how he earned his infamous nickname, and what comes next... KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>One of the things Kevin is looking forward to, now that he’s not on Strictly, is reflecting on his time there, and enjoying more of the year’s offerings at the time. Being a viewer of the show will be a wonderful experience again.</li> <li>When the idea of Strictly was first announced, Kevin and his fellow professionals were sceptical. Their fears were put to rest, however, when they saw the quality of the show that was being produced, and the level of talent it was attracting in the dance world.</li> <li>Kevin’s initial approach to Strictly was a failure. He puts this down to his image at the time, which he feels was a little too “out there” for the producers.</li> <li>Never be too proud to take on work. Just because it isn’t the job you wanted at the outset, doesn’t mean you won’t get there. Act with grace at all times, because by being present and professional in front of the right people, you’ll increase your chances of getting there.</li> <li>You can’t always say what you want to say in front of the press, because a lot of the time, they have their own agenda when it comes to you. They will re-phrase and misquote your words in order to fit that agenda. You need to be very careful.</li> <li>After several years of coming runner-up, Kevin’s first victory was with Stacey Dooley in 2018, a victory made all the more special by the fact that early in the series, they had been close to elimination. But Stacey’s perseverance and Kevin’s creativity saw to it that their comeback trail was spellbinding.</li> <li>After winning the “Grand Slam 5” set of Strictly Glitterballs, Kevin realised that he had achieved everything he could achieve on the show. This, coupled with a desire to try his hand at other aspirations, led to the realisation that maybe his time on the show had come to an end.</li> <li>The tabloids seem to have seized on Kevin’s departure, and used it to sensationalise their own agenda. The truth of the matter is that the departure was harmonious, and the decision was reached with the full cooperation of the Strictly team.</li> <li>Kevin’s next opportunity has come through being cast in the lead of the West End version of hit movie, ’Strictly Ballroom’. The role has always been Kevin’s dream gig, and so when the opportunity came, he grabbed it with both hands.</li> <li>The story of Scott Hastings in Strictly Ballroom directly mirrors Kevin’s own journey in dance, even down to the fact that the character’s parents are pro-dancers.</li> <li>Accountability is so important, especially for a performer. We need to get our egos out of the way. Don’t assume you’re everyone’s ideal. Look for how you can improve, and take the win next time.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ’There was a bit of snobbery about it’ ‘I’ve always been full of ideas about things I’d like to do’ ‘All ballroom dancers sort of know each other from somewhere’ ‘Be in front of the right people’ ‘It’s the premier league of trophies. It’s the big one’ ‘It just shows you what a massive part of my life this thing has been’ ‘My mate played the part of the washing line!’ VALUABLE RESOURCES  The Kevin Clifton Show -<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a> This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Leaving Strictly

Chris Mann

In this in-depth episode, Kevin is in conversation with Chris Mann,  Portrait Photographer, they are great friends and share a passion for the expression of the artist, whatever the medium. This is a great listen as they discuss their own artistic disciplines and the ways in which its important to reach people and truly touch them emotionally. Chris started out as an actor and moved into photography where he now specialises in headshots that truly capture the individual. All art is context, it’s about the deeper meaning, the journey taken, explored and the arrival at that particular moment listen in and hear about Chris’s journey.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   You can’t learn anything inside your own experience if you know it you know it and you’ll be standing still.   What I do, the headshots are so similar every day that now I’m an expert at it but there is creativity in it, people come to me because they need something it’s much more important to facilitate what they want – looking like themselves, looking interesting   I saw a problem with how headshots were taken, that people are always expected to be still.   I’ve never had a decent headshot taken - I’ve never been still.   Creativity is an itch for me that has to be scratched but it doesn’t have to be about being  in front of others my voice can be heard and I can say what I want to say through my camera   I still take pictures of other things to meet my creativity these photos belong to me alone whereas headshots are about being with and working with someone else.   By asking yourself questions and looking at things differently you can move your art forward   Dance is a physical vocabulary   People do the weirdest things with their bodies when you don’t get in the way of it and it photographs beautifully because it’s authentic.   The only thing that can bring a moving 3d human look and feel like themselves in a flat 2d photograph is the series of shapes their body and face make on a macro and micro level as they exist.   The things that are inherently them are the micro muscles around their eyes to the whole movement of heads and shoulders, what they do to exist.   Art is about saying and expressing something that cannot be communicated in any other way.   I don’t need to prove I was there; I need to prove I was there and saw something different   When people come for in for a headshot they haven’t been waiting to do that shot all their lives they’ve been walking around perfectly fine up until that point.   Photography is about a box and it’s my job to facilitate the shapes within it.   Photography is about resonance and recklessness.   All art is context, it’s about the deeper meaning, the journey taken, explored and the arrival at that particular moment.   Positive biased confirmation is very strong, in art we see what we want to see. Great art lets you see other things about yourself.     BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s the difference between doing your job and discovering’  ‘A lot of what I do is problem-solving’ ‘You should never be disappointed with your headshot’  VALUABLE RESOURCES The Kevin Clifton Show podcast Chris Mann Portraits Chris Mann Instagram   ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this in-depth episode, Kevin is in conversation with Chris Mann,  Portrait Photographer, they are great friends and share a passion for the expression of the artist, whatever the medium. This is a great listen as they discuss their own artistic disciplines and the ways in which its important to reach people and truly touch them emotionally. Chris started out as an actor and moved into photography where he now specialises in headshots that truly capture the individual. All art is context, it’s about the deeper meaning, the journey taken, explored and the arrival at that particular moment listen in and hear about Chris’s journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li> You can’t learn anything inside your own experience if you know it you know it and you’ll be standing still. </li> <li> What I do, the headshots are so similar every day that now I’m an expert at it but there is creativity in it, people come to me because they need something it’s much more important to facilitate what they want – looking like themselves, looking interesting </li> <li> I saw a problem with how headshots were taken, that people are always expected to be still. </li> <li> I’ve never had a decent headshot taken - I’ve never been still. </li> <li> Creativity is an itch for me that has to be scratched but it doesn’t have to be about being  in front of others my voice can be heard and I can say what I want to say through my camera </li> <li> I still take pictures of other things to meet my creativity these photos belong to me alone whereas headshots are about being with and working with someone else. </li> <li> By asking yourself questions and looking at things differently you can move your art forward </li> <li> Dance is a physical vocabulary </li> <li> People do the weirdest things with their bodies when you don’t get in the way of it and it photographs beautifully because it’s authentic. </li> <li> The only thing that can bring a moving 3d human look and feel like themselves in a flat 2d photograph is the series of shapes their body and face make on a macro and micro level as they exist. </li> <li> The things that are inherently them are the micro muscles around their eyes to the whole movement of heads and shoulders, what they do to exist. </li> <li> Art is about saying and expressing something that cannot be communicated in any other way. </li> <li> I don’t need to prove I was there; I need to prove I was there and saw something different </li> <li> When people come for in for a headshot they haven’t been waiting to do that shot all their lives they’ve been walking around perfectly fine up until that point. </li> <li> Photography is about a box and it’s my job to facilitate the shapes within it. </li> <li> Photography is about resonance and recklessness. </li> <li> All art is context, it’s about the deeper meaning, the journey taken, explored and the arrival at that particular moment. </li> <li> Positive biased confirmation is very strong, in art we see what we want to see. Great art lets you see other things about yourself. </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s the difference between doing your job and discovering’  ‘A lot of what I do is problem-solving’ ‘You should never be disappointed with your headshot’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kevin Clifton Show podcast</a> <a href="http://www.chrismannportraits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Mann Portraits</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mannphoto/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Mann Instagram</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Hopeless Perfection  and the Creative Itch – Interview with Chris Mann, Portrait Photographer

Rhiannon Chesterman

Rhiannon Chesterman is one of the UK’s most prolific and talented musical theatre performers, having starred in a variety of productions both in the West End, and in and around the country. Her latest role is the lead, Julia Sullivan, in Kevin’s current stage hit, The Wedding Singer! Kevin and Rhiannon took time out from their hectic performing schedule to chat about how Rhiannon got started, how she creates her characters, what life’s like as a stage performer, and what keeps her motivated. It’s a fascinating insight behind the stage curtain, and essential listening for aspiring performers and theatre-fans alike KEY TAKEAWAYS  The Wedding Singer is proving to be a joyful experience, due to the fact the company are all kind, generous and considerate. It’s rare for a company to bond and perform so well, and these atmospheres are greatly creative to work in. This is Rhiannon’s first large-scale musical lead part. She’s played in many shows before, but has never been so heavily featured. It’s daunting, but incredible. It’s sometimes easy, when playing a part already established by other actors, to simply do an impression of their prior performance. Both Kevin and Rhiannon were keen not to impersonate Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. They simply reflected the spirit and tone of the original film. Rhiannon’s approach to portraying a character is to first find out who the character is, and then add her own touches by drawing upon similar memories in her own life. This makes it easier to leave a character at work each night. Critics are useful in marketing a play, but it’s useless to try and please all of them. The most important people to please are the audiences each night.  It was seeing a West End performance of Cats that made Rhiannon decide to take up a career on the stage. She devoted herself to bettering her voice through choir work, and slowly developed her vocals and her confidence. Rejection early on in Rhiannon’s career didn’t deter her from her aim of being a performer. She credits the support of her family during this period, as well as using each rejection to drive her forward. Every shot at a role might be the break you’ve been searching for. Actors spend so much time rehearsing, and in some cases, investing their own money, into preparing for auditions. It’s a costly, exhausting, and sometimes heart-breaking process. But it’s all part of being an actor.  BEST MOMENTS ‘I always fancy doing some jigsaw puzzles’  ‘Each piece of art is different’  ‘Comedy comes from a place of truth’  ‘Know who you’re going to be, and know who your show is for’  ‘I do read the reviews, but I don’t take them to heart’  ‘You have to deal with the down-times. That’s the hard bit’  ‘It’s about having respect for the people that come into the room'  VALUABLE RESOURCES   The Kevin Clifton Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764 Rhiannon Chesterman Twitter - https://twitter.com/RhiannonSarahC The Wedding Singer Twitter - https://twitter.com/WedSingLondon Rhiannon Chesterman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonchesterman/?hl=en ABOUT THE HOST   Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Rhiannon Chesterman is one of the UK’s most prolific and talented musical theatre performers, having starred in a variety of productions both in the West End, and in and around the country. Her latest role is the lead, Julia Sullivan, in Kevin’s current stage hit, The Wedding Singer! Kevin and Rhiannon took time out from their hectic performing schedule to chat about how Rhiannon got started, how she creates her characters, what life’s like as a stage performer, and what keeps her motivated. It’s a fascinating insight behind the stage curtain, and essential listening for aspiring performers and theatre-fans alike KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>The Wedding Singer is proving to be a joyful experience, due to the fact the company are all kind, generous and considerate. It’s rare for a company to bond and perform so well, and these atmospheres are greatly creative to work in.</li> <li>This is Rhiannon’s first large-scale musical lead part. She’s played in many shows before, but has never been so heavily featured. It’s daunting, but incredible.</li> <li>It’s sometimes easy, when playing a part already established by other actors, to simply do an impression of their prior performance. Both Kevin and Rhiannon were keen not to impersonate Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. They simply reflected the spirit and tone of the original film.</li> <li>Rhiannon’s approach to portraying a character is to first find out who the character is, and then add her own touches by drawing upon similar memories in her own life. This makes it easier to leave a character at work each night.</li> <li>Critics are useful in marketing a play, but it’s useless to try and please all of them. The most important people to please are the audiences each night. </li> <li>It was seeing a West End performance of Cats that made Rhiannon decide to take up a career on the stage. She devoted herself to bettering her voice through choir work, and slowly developed her vocals and her confidence.</li> <li>Rejection early on in Rhiannon’s career didn’t deter her from her aim of being a performer. She credits the support of her family during this period, as well as using each rejection to drive her forward.</li> <li>Every shot at a role might be the break you’ve been searching for. Actors spend so much time rehearsing, and in some cases, investing their own money, into preparing for auditions. It’s a costly, exhausting, and sometimes heart-breaking process. But it’s all part of being an actor.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I always fancy doing some jigsaw puzzles’ ‘Each piece of art is different’ ‘Comedy comes from a place of truth’ ‘Know who you’re going to be, and know who your show is for’ ‘I do read the reviews, but I don’t take them to heart’ ‘You have to deal with the down-times. That’s the hard bit’ ‘It’s about having respect for the people that come into the room'  VALUABLE RESOURCES The Kevin Clifton Show - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764</a> Rhiannon Chesterman Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/RhiannonSarahC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RhiannonSarahC</a> The Wedding Singer Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/WedSingLondon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/WedSingLondon</a> Rhiannon Chesterman Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonchesterman/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonchesterman/?hl=en</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

An Interview With Rhiannon Chesterman – The Wedding Singer’s Leading Lady!

Alex Scott

This week, Kevin chats to footballer, broadcaster and Strictly Come Dancing fan favourite, Alex Scott MBE, who joins the show to talk about the unexpected similarities between football and dancing, the importance of constantly finding new challenges, the qualities that make a good leader, why hard work matters more than talent, and the incredible story of Alex’s journey so far. Plus, tea and cake come courtesy of a very special guest... KEY TAKEAWAYS  There are a striking number of similarities between dancing and football, most notably the audience interaction and the team dynamics that come through being part of such a huge coordinated effort. The training, too, is very similar in terms of the correct diet, the fact that rest is encouraged and planned for, and that the performances are a mixture of excitement and nerves. Leadership is becoming a person who puts the team before the individual. Alex has been selected as leaders of many of her ventures, especially in sport, for this very reason.  When you’re participating in such high-pressure activities, it’s vitally important to make sure that we enjoy what we’re doing. These chances don’t come around very often, and being there is a privilege’ Alex remains thankful for each moment of her incredible journey. Growing up, she never thought it was possible to live such a happy and varied life, and so makes sure to enjoy each day, and to marvel at how far she has come. People so often only see the end result, and don’t consider the process that goes into it. There are pressures, intensity and incredible amounts of hard work and training behind the scenes of any kind of performance, that often go unrecognised. Talent will give you a short-term leg up, but it’s hard work that gets you to where you want to go. Kevin was rejected twice for Strictly, and Alex is often dismissed as a presenter or broadcaster by those who say she is part of someone’s agenda. But their persistence and hard work have seen them rise to the top of their professions. We are always the person responsible for what we have done. Accountability and self-analysis have been the driving factors behind Alex’s remarkable success. Alex’s professionalism came to the fore when she found herself having to change partners during the Strictly series, due to her original partner being injured. But as she puts it, if you panic in those situations, it prevents the job from being done. Always look for the positives and get the job done.  BEST MOMENTS ‘You’ve got to eat your food, you’ve got to rest, you’ve got to go again. It’s repeat, repeat’  ‘Leaders allow different personalities to come through’  ‘It’s a pressure and a privilege’  ‘I’m managing to do things that are beyond my wildest dreams’  ‘Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t want to work hard’  ‘Healthy nutritious biscuits!'  ‘I need to give them what they came for’  ’She just can’t believe that you’re all real'    VALUABLE RESOURCES   The Kevin Clifton Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764 Alex Scsott Twitter - https://twitter.com/AlexScott The Gold Mine Effect - Rasmus Ankersen - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gold-Mine-Effect-Secrets-Performance/dp/1848317107/   ABOUT THE HOST   Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

This week, Kevin chats to footballer, broadcaster and Strictly Come Dancing fan favourite, Alex Scott MBE, who joins the show to talk about the unexpected similarities between football and dancing, the importance of constantly finding new challenges, the qualities that make a good leader, why hard work matters more than talent, and the incredible story of Alex’s journey so far. Plus, tea and cake come courtesy of a very special guest... KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>There are a striking number of similarities between dancing and football, most notably the audience interaction and the team dynamics that come through being part of such a huge coordinated effort.</li> <li>The training, too, is very similar in terms of the correct diet, the fact that rest is encouraged and planned for, and that the performances are a mixture of excitement and nerves.</li> <li>Leadership is becoming a person who puts the team before the individual. Alex has been selected as leaders of many of her ventures, especially in sport, for this very reason. </li> <li>When you’re participating in such high-pressure activities, it’s vitally important to make sure that we enjoy what we’re doing. These chances don’t come around very often, and being there is a privilege’</li> <li>Alex remains thankful for each moment of her incredible journey. Growing up, she never thought it was possible to live such a happy and varied life, and so makes sure to enjoy each day, and to marvel at how far she has come.</li> <li>People so often only see the end result, and don’t consider the process that goes into it. There are pressures, intensity and incredible amounts of hard work and training behind the scenes of any kind of performance, that often go unrecognised.</li> <li>Talent will give you a short-term leg up, but it’s hard work that gets you to where you want to go. Kevin was rejected twice for Strictly, and Alex is often dismissed as a presenter or broadcaster by those who say she is part of someone’s agenda. But their persistence and hard work have seen them rise to the top of their professions.</li> <li>We are always the person responsible for what we have done. Accountability and self-analysis have been the driving factors behind Alex’s remarkable success.</li> <li>Alex’s professionalism came to the fore when she found herself having to change partners during the Strictly series, due to her original partner being injured. But as she puts it, if you panic in those situations, it prevents the job from being done. Always look for the positives and get the job done.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘You’ve got to eat your food, you’ve got to rest, you’ve got to go again. It’s repeat, repeat’ ‘Leaders allow different personalities to come through’ ‘It’s a pressure and a privilege’ ‘I’m managing to do things that are beyond my wildest dreams’ ‘Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t want to work hard’ ‘Healthy nutritious biscuits!' ‘I need to give them what they came for’ ’She just can’t believe that you’re all real'    VALUABLE RESOURCES The Kevin Clifton Show - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764</a> Alex Scsott Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexScott?ref_src=twsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AlexScott</a> The Gold Mine Effect - Rasmus Ankersen - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gold-Mine-Effect-Secrets-Performance/dp/1848317107/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gold-Mine-Effect-Secrets-Performance/dp/1848317107/</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Pressure Is Privilege – with Alex Scott MBE

This week, Kevin has come to Manchester to join the fun behind the scenes of the now-underway Strictly Come Dancing Tour, with Stacey Dooley! Stacey talks about the difference between rehearsals and live shows (and why the latter is actually easier), the downsides of social media interaction, and the importance of living in the moment. Kevin also talks about the preparations he’s currently working through for the upcoming opening of his news stage show, ’The Wedding Singer'. KEY TAKEAWAYS  During rehearsals, Stacey felt incredibly nervous, but as soon as the live shows, the nerves seemed to evaporate. It seems to get easier once the audience are in attendance, which is rather surreal. Stacey’s confidence has grown since the shows began. With confidence comes comfort, and so with each successive date, the atmosphere of enjoyment and camaraderie has increased. The best part of the tour is that everyone has come to be entertained. The competition aspect is secondary to the “night out” atmosphere. After a recent experience on social media, Kevin has become increasingly frustrated by the rudeness and impoliteness of social media users, who seem to think that it’s okay to insult the people he loves. The worst part is that responding to such comments generally results in indignant behaviour from the original commenter. Having an opinion on something is very different from the choice to state that opinion, especially if it’s a hurtful one. Why do people feel the need to go out of their way to make hurtful comments? What do they hope to achieve by doing so? Kevin is finding the entire process of rehearsals for The Wedding Singer to be a very creative environment. He credits the people he’s working with as the reason for this, as their talents are allowing his creativity to thrive. By concentrating too much on what might happen in the future, or the outcome, you will miss out on the moment. We need to ensure that we live in the moment, and that we don’t dwell too much on the past or future. The Wedding Singer has been such a joyous experience to prepare for, that Kevin has been unable to think about anything but the moment, and has therefore seen his anxiety and stress levels decline spectacularly.  BEST MOMENTS ‘My obsession with Gloria Estefan has continued into 2020’  ‘A massive audience changes the whole vibe of the room’  ’Prosecco flying everywhere…'  ‘Everyone’s on your side’  ’The overriding message is “Just be kind"'  ‘And now you live for Stormzy!’  VALUABLE RESOURCES   The Kevin Clifton Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764 The Power Of Now - Eckhart Tolle - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/0340733500/ Strictly Come Dancing 2020 Tour - http://strictlycomedancinglive.com/tour-dates-2020/ The Wedding Singer - See Tickets - https://www.lastminute.com/tickets/london-theatre/musicals/the-wedding-singer   ABOUT THE HOST   Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

This week, Kevin has come to Manchester to join the fun behind the scenes of the now-underway Strictly Come Dancing Tour, with Stacey Dooley! Stacey talks about the difference between rehearsals and live shows (and why the latter is actually easier), the downsides of social media interaction, and the importance of living in the moment. Kevin also talks about the preparations he’s currently working through for the upcoming opening of his news stage show, ’The Wedding Singer'. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>During rehearsals, Stacey felt incredibly nervous, but as soon as the live shows, the nerves seemed to evaporate. It seems to get easier once the audience are in attendance, which is rather surreal.</li> <li>Stacey’s confidence has grown since the shows began. With confidence comes comfort, and so with each successive date, the atmosphere of enjoyment and camaraderie has increased.</li> <li>The best part of the tour is that everyone has come to be entertained. The competition aspect is secondary to the “night out” atmosphere.</li> <li>After a recent experience on social media, Kevin has become increasingly frustrated by the rudeness and impoliteness of social media users, who seem to think that it’s okay to insult the people he loves. The worst part is that responding to such comments generally results in indignant behaviour from the original commenter.</li> <li>Having an opinion on something is very different from the choice to state that opinion, especially if it’s a hurtful one. Why do people feel the need to go out of their way to make hurtful comments? What do they hope to achieve by doing so?</li> <li>Kevin is finding the entire process of rehearsals for The Wedding Singer to be a very creative environment. He credits the people he’s working with as the reason for this, as their talents are allowing his creativity to thrive.</li> <li>By concentrating too much on what might happen in the future, or the outcome, you will miss out on the moment. We need to ensure that we live in the moment, and that we don’t dwell too much on the past or future.</li> <li>The Wedding Singer has been such a joyous experience to prepare for, that Kevin has been unable to think about anything but the moment, and has therefore seen his anxiety and stress levels decline spectacularly.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘My obsession with Gloria Estefan has continued into 2020’ ‘A massive audience changes the whole vibe of the room’ ’Prosecco flying everywhere…' ‘Everyone’s on your side’ ’The overriding message is “Just be kind"' ‘And now you live for Stormzy!’  VALUABLE RESOURCES The Kevin Clifton Show - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764</a> The Power Of Now - Eckhart Tolle - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/0340733500/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IW2TYLINYB2C&amp;keywords=the+power+of+now+by+eckhart+tolle&amp;qid=1580378317&amp;sprefix=the+power+of+now+%252Caps%252C173&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/0340733500/</a> Strictly Come Dancing 2020 Tour - <a href="http://strictlycomedancinglive.com/tour-dates-2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://strictlycomedancinglive.com/tour-dates-2020/</a> The Wedding Singer - See Tickets - <a href="https://www.lastminute.com/tickets/london-theatre/musicals/the-wedding-singer?acntb=lifestyle&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAmsrxBRDaARIsANyiD1o_Lef4x38Bq7EC8_JQ8hIbePmZ988bkn-fLsAcTMDZnPXWoASYDH0aAoAYEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lastminute.com/tickets/london-theatre/musicals/the-wedding-singer</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Backstage With Stacey Dooley On The Strictly Tour – And Making Ready For The Wedding Singer

‘Such a joy to be starting the year with strictly’ Kevin’s guest is someone he is very familiar with - Stacey Dooley who he lifted the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball Trophy with, in 2018. Kevin is in rehearsals for ‘The Wedding Singer’ and Stacey is packing as this year she is hosting the Strictly Come Dancing live tour and in this episode, they chat about the live tour and the great professional and celebrity partnerships that are taking part. Both Kevin and Stacey reflect on how it’s only when you are on tour with the live Strictly Show tour that you really understand how this long-running series is so much a part of the nation’s culture and how loved it is across the generations who watch it. As a much-loved partnership and past winners of the glitterball this is a great opportunity to hear about what goes on behind the scenes and the dances that Kevin and Stacey have particularly enjoyed from the last series, listen in and enjoy.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Each performance is set up like an episode of strictly with couples all performing and every night on tour someone wins the glitter ball with the audience voting via text. At the end of the tour the couple who have won the most performances are crowned champions of the tour and receive the prestigious tour glitterball.     Kelvin Fletcher &amp; Janette Manrara – we were both fans of Kelvin from early on. It was clear from his first performance that he could go all the way. Emma Barton &amp; Graziano Di Parma. - really pleased Grazts is getting the chance to dance with Emma, as he didn’t have a celebrity partner in the series. He’s such a sweetheart but people assume he’s a bit arrogant which is so far from the truth, he’s very kind, considerate and a wicked dancer. Catherine Tyldesley &amp; Johannes Radebe. Watching Johannes perform was a breath of fresh air. When Johannes danced with Grazts he spoke about performing as his true self on a show that’s been established for a long time and how important it was for him. Mike Bushell &amp; Katya Jones - He never stops practising because he wants to do his best. When someone isn’t a natural dancer and dances are a bit funny, people mistake it as the person not taking it seriously but that is so far from the truth. Karim Zeroual &amp; Amy Dowden. - One of the sweetest girls you could meet. She is unassuming and works really hard. Karim is a brilliant dancer and it means as the professional you have to deliver, there is a great amount of pressure. Saffron Barker &amp; AJ Pritchard - Saffron was much more comfortable with ballroom.  Their waltz was beautiful and very calm.  Alex Scott &amp; Neil Jones – Neil’s one of my best mates on the show.  They look brilliant together and when you watch Alex perform you really know how she is feeling. Suddenly she had to dance with someone different and she didn’t let it faze her at all.   BEST MOMENTS ‘The British public love an underdog so the tour can be completely different from the TV series as to who the public vote for’ ‘As a contestant, you are heavily reliant on your professional’ ‘She never moaned or complained about it, she just wanted to make the most of the opportunity she had’   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Kevin Clifton Show podcast    ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTube  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

‘Such a joy to be starting the year with strictly’ Kevin’s guest is someone he is very familiar with - Stacey Dooley who he lifted the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball Trophy with, in 2018. Kevin is in rehearsals for ‘The Wedding Singer’ and Stacey is packing as this year she is hosting the Strictly Come Dancing live tour and in this episode, they chat about the live tour and the great professional and celebrity partnerships that are taking part. Both Kevin and Stacey reflect on how it’s only when you are on tour with the live Strictly Show tour that you really understand how this long-running series is so much a part of the nation’s culture and how loved it is across the generations who watch it. As a much-loved partnership and past winners of the glitterball this is a great opportunity to hear about what goes on behind the scenes and the dances that Kevin and Stacey have particularly enjoyed from the last series, listen in and enjoy. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Each performance is set up like an episode of strictly with couples all performing and every night on tour someone wins the glitter ball with the audience voting via text.</li> <li>At the end of the tour the couple who have won the most performances are crowned champions of the tour and receive the prestigious tour glitterball.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Kelvin Fletcher &amp; Janette Manrara – we were both fans of Kelvin from early on. It was clear from his first performance that he could go all the way.</li> <li>Emma Barton &amp; Graziano Di Parma. - really pleased Grazts is getting the chance to dance with Emma, as he didn’t have a celebrity partner in the series. He’s such a sweetheart but people assume he’s a bit arrogant which is so far from the truth, he’s very kind, considerate and a wicked dancer.</li> <li>Catherine Tyldesley &amp; Johannes Radebe. Watching Johannes perform was a breath of fresh air. When Johannes danced with Grazts he spoke about performing as his true self on a show that’s been established for a long time and how important it was for him.</li> <li>Mike Bushell &amp; Katya Jones - He never stops practising because he wants to do his best. When someone isn’t a natural dancer and dances are a bit funny, people mistake it as the person not taking it seriously but that is so far from the truth.</li> <li>Karim Zeroual &amp; Amy Dowden. - One of the sweetest girls you could meet. She is unassuming and works really hard. Karim is a brilliant dancer and it means as the professional you have to deliver, there is a great amount of pressure.</li> <li>Saffron Barker &amp; AJ Pritchard - Saffron was much more comfortable with ballroom.</li> </ul> Their waltz was beautiful and very calm. <ul> <li>Alex Scott &amp; Neil Jones – Neil’s one of my best mates on the show.</li> </ul> They look brilliant together and when you watch Alex perform you really know how she is feeling. Suddenly she had to dance with someone different and she didn’t let it faze her at all. BEST MOMENTS ‘The British public love an underdog so the tour can be completely different from the TV series as to who the public vote for’ ‘As a contestant, you are heavily reliant on your professional’ ‘She never moaned or complained about it, she just wanted to make the most of the opportunity she had’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kevin Clifton Show podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a> This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Stacey Dooley SCD live tour

Josh Keefe

This week, Kevin is joined by dancer and Strictly choreographer and Assistant to the Creative Director of the show, Josh Keefe, who discusses his beginnings in dance, the issues surrounding same-sex dance couples, how he overcame bullying during his youth, the surprising benefits of working in television, and the puzzling modern western attitudes that seem to regard dance as lacking in masculinity. KEY TAKEAWAYS  As well as working on Strictly Come Dancing, Josh works on Dancing With The Stars in Australia. Josh actually competed last year with Courtney Act, a drag queen, which has reignited the conversation about whether same-sex couples should be allowed on Strictly. Most people wish to be dancers for the act of dancing itself, but unusually, Josh was drawn to dance and performance because of his love of music. Josh experience bullying as a result of his dancing pursuits in his youth. Attending an all-boys school, his masculinity was called into question by fellow pupils. but Josh’s determination and stubborn streak saw him through. Dance is praised among young boys in other cultures, such as China and Russia. In western culture, though, it is frowned upon, which Josh and Kevin find ridiculous. What exactly is the issue with men being in touch with their artistic or feminine sides? Coming from competitive dance, Josh was looking for a fresh challenge. He found it in television, where he was asked to train and perfect dance routines with newcomers on a weekly basis. He has found this challenge incredible rewarding, as it has also helped to develop his skills as a teacher. Other territories are embracing same-sex couples on TV dance shows. Both Kevin and Josh see this development as a wonderful opportunity and hugely important in terms of visibility.  BEST MOMENTS ‘At least a hundred years…'  ‘I enjoy the connection to the music’  ‘I would be the one who would try to disappear in a room’  ‘I knew I didn’t agree with everything everyone said or did. And I was quite happy with that’  ’Shaming boys for dancing is just hilarious’  ’Strictlify… that’s a word now’  ’That’s the power of what dance can bring'  VALUABLE RESOURCES   The Kevin Clifton Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764 Josh Keefe Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshuakeefedancer/?hl=en Josh Keefe Twitter - https://twitter.com/joshuakeefe?lang=en Josh Keefe Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moveforlife.asia/   ABOUT THE HOST   Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

This week, Kevin is joined by dancer and Strictly choreographer and Assistant to the Creative Director of the show, Josh Keefe, who discusses his beginnings in dance, the issues surrounding same-sex dance couples, how he overcame bullying during his youth, the surprising benefits of working in television, and the puzzling modern western attitudes that seem to regard dance as lacking in masculinity. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>As well as working on Strictly Come Dancing, Josh works on Dancing With The Stars in Australia. Josh actually competed last year with Courtney Act, a drag queen, which has reignited the conversation about whether same-sex couples should be allowed on Strictly.</li> <li>Most people wish to be dancers for the act of dancing itself, but unusually, Josh was drawn to dance and performance because of his love of music.</li> <li>Josh experience bullying as a result of his dancing pursuits in his youth. Attending an all-boys school, his masculinity was called into question by fellow pupils. but Josh’s determination and stubborn streak saw him through.</li> <li>Dance is praised among young boys in other cultures, such as China and Russia. In western culture, though, it is frowned upon, which Josh and Kevin find ridiculous. What exactly is the issue with men being in touch with their artistic or feminine sides?</li> <li>Coming from competitive dance, Josh was looking for a fresh challenge. He found it in television, where he was asked to train and perfect dance routines with newcomers on a weekly basis. He has found this challenge incredible rewarding, as it has also helped to develop his skills as a teacher.</li> <li>Other territories are embracing same-sex couples on TV dance shows. Both Kevin and Josh see this development as a wonderful opportunity and hugely important in terms of visibility.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘At least a hundred years…' ‘I enjoy the connection to the music’ ‘I would be the one who would try to disappear in a room’ ‘I knew I didn’t agree with everything everyone said or did. And I was quite happy with that’ ’Shaming boys for dancing is just hilarious’ ’Strictlify… that’s a word now’ ’That’s the power of what dance can bring' VALUABLE RESOURCES The Kevin Clifton Show - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764</a> Josh Keefe Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joshuakeefedancer/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/joshuakeefedancer/?hl=en</a> Josh Keefe Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/joshuakeefe?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/joshuakeefe?lang=en</a> Josh Keefe Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/moveforlife.asia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/moveforlife.asia/</a> ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Challenging The Preconceptions Of Dancers – With Josh Keefe

In the past week on Strictly Come Dancing, Kevin was forced to stand far outside his comfort zone; he and Anton Du Beke were asked to sing, as well as dance in the show’s opening number on Musicals Week. The experience went well, but it forced Kevin to examine the process of mind-set, and his own approach to the creative process. In this week’s episode, Kevin discusses the way to deal with doubt, the mind-set needed to combat expectation, overcoming creative block, and the best ways to stimulate and maintain your creative side. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Self-doubt, even when we know we possess the abilities needed, can be the difference between fear and enjoyment, especially when it comes to performance. It’s far more important to focus on the performance itself, and giving the best in the small time you have while performing, rather than the validation you may or may not receive from other people. Despite having extensive experience in singing, and having performed vocally many times in public, singing on Strictly was very different, as the expectation of the audience was radically different.  It was important for Kevin to heed the advice that he always gives to his partners on the show; to enjoy the performance, to trust his abilities, and to lose the weight of expectation. When we put pressure on ourselves to create, we reach a mind-set that encourages perfectionism. Perfectionism is great, but it can also lead to stress and anxiety about the thing we are striving to create. Remove the pressure from yourself. Focus on the end result, and concentrate on the work itself. Set realistic conditions. People are at their most creative when they’re most relaxed. Think about when you are at your most imaginative, such as in the shower, or while relaxing. Isn’t it those times when you suddenly come up with marvellous ideas? Look at things that inspire you; things that spark your imagination. Music is perfect for this, but if you’re a writer, then read something that resembles the aim of your own project.  BEST MOMENTS ‘Even as a viewer, watching the series, I had a great time’  ‘My head can be my own worst enemy’  ‘You’re supposed to let go of the end result’  ‘You need to listen to your own advice’  ‘We’re all a work in progress’  ‘You have to let go of the end result’  ‘When you’re trying to choreograph, just go for a walk’  'Let your brain be ready to receive creativity'  ABOUT THE HOST   Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the past week on Strictly Come Dancing, Kevin was forced to stand far outside his comfort zone; he and Anton Du Beke were asked to sing, as well as dance in the show’s opening number on Musicals Week. The experience went well, but it forced Kevin to examine the process of mind-set, and his own approach to the creative process. In this week’s episode, Kevin discusses the way to deal with doubt, the mind-set needed to combat expectation, overcoming creative block, and the best ways to stimulate and maintain your creative side. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Self-doubt, even when we know we possess the abilities needed, can be the difference between fear and enjoyment, especially when it comes to performance.</li> <li>It’s far more important to focus on the performance itself, and giving the best in the small time you have while performing, rather than the validation you may or may not receive from other people.</li> <li>Despite having extensive experience in singing, and having performed vocally many times in public, singing on Strictly was very different, as the expectation of the audience was radically different. </li> <li>It was important for Kevin to heed the advice that he always gives to his partners on the show; to enjoy the performance, to trust his abilities, and to lose the weight of expectation.</li> <li>When we put pressure on ourselves to create, we reach a mind-set that encourages perfectionism. Perfectionism is great, but it can also lead to stress and anxiety about the thing we are striving to create. Remove the pressure from yourself. Focus on the end result, and concentrate on the work itself.</li> <li>Set realistic conditions. People are at their most creative when they’re most relaxed. Think about when you are at your most imaginative, such as in the shower, or while relaxing. Isn’t it those times when you suddenly come up with marvellous ideas?</li> <li>Look at things that inspire you; things that spark your imagination. Music is perfect for this, but if you’re a writer, then read something that resembles the aim of your own project.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘Even as a viewer, watching the series, I had a great time’ ‘My head can be my own worst enemy’ ‘You’re supposed to let go of the end result’ ‘You need to listen to your own advice’ ‘We’re all a work in progress’ ‘You have to let go of the end result’ ‘When you’re trying to choreograph, just go for a walk’ 'Let your brain be ready to receive creativity' ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Creativity

Strictly Come Dancing is consuming all of Kevin’s free time at the moment, but he snatched some time to talk about the things you’ve been asking for, including the subject of this week’s show!  It can be hard to adapt to new challenges when they arise, and certainly in Kevin’s life, they seem to arise non-stop! While spending some time last year on a theatrical puppetry course, Kevin learned some lessons about awareness and adapting that have stuck with him, and which he wants to share with you all this week. KEY TAKEAWAYS   At the beginning of 2018, Kevin found himself with a small period of time, and decided to use it for self-development. He studied gymnastics, acting and theatrical puppetry.    While creating a theatrical puppet of a man, asked to perform a simple routine, Kevin realised that he and his fellow puppeteers needed to be completely attuned to each other; ready to adapt to any movements accordingly.    When Jay McGuinness performed his Pulp Fiction jive a couple of years ago, Kevin and his then partner, Kellie, along with every other contestant, felt that Jay’s eventual victory was a foregone conclusion. This feeling allowed him to, oddly, feel more relaxed about competing in the final.    The year in which Kevin won, he was relaxed going into the final, because he had given up on the need to win. He had let go of the expectation in his head about what was to be, and was focussed instead on the moment itself.    As performers, we should always focus on the work itself, instead of the result we expect. Visualise the way we wish the performance to go, not on who we can impress, or what we can expect from others as a result.   BEST MOMENTS ’There’s quite a few of us in the team operating different parts’  ‘It’s about letting go of what I expect the end result to be in my own head, and adapting to what’s going on’  ‘If there’s a chance it’s a 1% chance’  ‘It’s not about not wanting to win. It’s about letting go of the need to win’  ‘I was devastated but I shouldn’t have been’  ‘I got caught up in the end result’  ‘Focus on the content itself, not the followers’  ABOUT THE HOST   Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Strictly Come Dancing is consuming all of Kevin’s free time at the moment, but he snatched some time to talk about the things you’ve been asking for, including the subject of this week’s show! It can be hard to adapt to new challenges when they arise, and certainly in Kevin’s life, they seem to arise non-stop! While spending some time last year on a theatrical puppetry course, Kevin learned some lessons about awareness and adapting that have stuck with him, and which he wants to share with you all this week. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li> At the beginning of 2018, Kevin found himself with a small period of time, and decided to use it for self-development. He studied gymnastics, acting and theatrical puppetry.  </li> <li> While creating a theatrical puppet of a man, asked to perform a simple routine, Kevin realised that he and his fellow puppeteers needed to be completely attuned to each other; ready to adapt to any movements accordingly.  </li> <li> When Jay McGuinness performed his Pulp Fiction jive a couple of years ago, Kevin and his then partner, Kellie, along with every other contestant, felt that Jay’s eventual victory was a foregone conclusion. This feeling allowed him to, oddly, feel more relaxed about competing in the final.  </li> <li> The year in which Kevin won, he was relaxed going into the final, because he had given up on the need to win. He had let go of the expectation in his head about what was to be, and was focussed instead on the moment itself.  </li> <li> As performers, we should always focus on the work itself, instead of the result we expect. Visualise the way we wish the performance to go, not on who we can impress, or what we can expect from others as a result. </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ’There’s quite a few of us in the team operating different parts’  ‘It’s about letting go of what I expect the end result to be in my own head, and adapting to what’s going on’  ‘If there’s a chance it’s a 1% chance’  ‘It’s not about not wanting to win. It’s about letting go of the need to win’  ‘I was devastated but I shouldn’t have been’  ‘I got caught up in the end result’  ‘Focus on the content itself, not the followers’  ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Letting Go And Adapting

Fresh from his success in the Children In Need Strictly Come Dancing 2019 Special (which Kevin and his partner, Maisie Smith won!), Kevin takes time out of his busy schedule to chat about his creative process. How exactly does he turn an idea into a dance performance? That’s the question that he is asked the most often. In this special episode, Kevin takes you through his method of turning a dream into reality; everything from musical choices and production design to choreography, and the importance of making his partners happy. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Kevin has won almost all of the famed Strictly Glitterballs now. The only one left for him to win is the Christmas Glitterball, which he hopes to lift this year with Debbie McGee as his partner. Kevin keeps constant notes when he hears a song that he4 thinks would be good for Strictly, or if he comes up with an interesting concept for a dance style. Dance styles and songs need to suit the partner that Kevin finds himself with. This can be a thorough process of really getting to know the person as much as possible. His partner needs to enjoy themselves, and getting to know them properly is essential. All ideas need to be channelled through the “Dance Team”, which comprise set designers, production designers and musicians. This department is expansive and constantly working to reinvent the show each week. Performances are always a two-way conversation between the dance duo and the production team. Ideas are never forced on anyone.  Even the ending of the song itself makes a huge difference. The song always needs a “button”, a climactic note that sends an audio signal to the audience that the song is over, and which also communicates a sense of closing energy. What should be avoided is a fade-out. The moment a show’s taping is over on a Saturday night, Kevin must begin work on next week’s show, and also the following week’s. Choreography is something Kevin concentrates on intensely. Many dancers work differently, but Kevin pores over the music, searching for interesting elements that can help shape his dances. By Tuesday, Kevin and his partner will be working on the core principles of the dance for the weekend. This involves explaining the way that they will connect and the way they will move. Kevin also has to be part of the conversation when it comes to technical decisions, such as camera movements and props. These are all part of the dance’s script. Costumes and the live performance by the Strictly band are the final elements decided on, before a full rehearsal of the show itself on Saturday afternoon, mere hours before the show airs live on the BBC.  BEST MOMENTS ’That would make a great jive, or that would make a great foxtrot’  ‘You’re usually about two weeks ahead’  ‘You’ll be selling ice-creams…'  ’That bang on the end is what I call the button’  ‘I start to think of the general dynamics of the music’  ‘What is the imagery of this number?’  ’That’s the reason that I like to get the routine into their muscle memory’  ‘By that time we’ve run the routine so many times that hopefully it doesn’t feel new'  ‘Check your earrings. Check your flies!'   ABOUT THE HOST   Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTubeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Fresh from his success in the Children In Need Strictly Come Dancing 2019 Special (which Kevin and his partner, Maisie Smith won!), Kevin takes time out of his busy schedule to chat about his creative process. How exactly does he turn an idea into a dance performance? That’s the question that he is asked the most often. In this special episode, Kevin takes you through his method of turning a dream into reality; everything from musical choices and production design to choreography, and the importance of making his partners happy. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Kevin has won almost all of the famed Strictly Glitterballs now. The only one left for him to win is the Christmas Glitterball, which he hopes to lift this year with Debbie McGee as his partner.</li> <li>Kevin keeps constant notes when he hears a song that he4 thinks would be good for Strictly, or if he comes up with an interesting concept for a dance style.</li> <li>Dance styles and songs need to suit the partner that Kevin finds himself with. This can be a thorough process of really getting to know the person as much as possible. His partner needs to enjoy themselves, and getting to know them properly is essential.</li> <li>All ideas need to be channelled through the “Dance Team”, which comprise set designers, production designers and musicians. This department is expansive and constantly working to reinvent the show each week.</li> <li>Performances are always a two-way conversation between the dance duo and the production team. Ideas are never forced on anyone. </li> <li>Even the ending of the song itself makes a huge difference. The song always needs a “button”, a climactic note that sends an audio signal to the audience that the song is over, and which also communicates a sense of closing energy. What should be avoided is a fade-out.</li> <li>The moment a show’s taping is over on a Saturday night, Kevin must begin work on next week’s show, and also the following week’s. Choreography is something Kevin concentrates on intensely. Many dancers work differently, but Kevin pores over the music, searching for interesting elements that can help shape his dances.</li> <li>By Tuesday, Kevin and his partner will be working on the core principles of the dance for the weekend. This involves explaining the way that they will connect and the way they will move.</li> <li>Kevin also has to be part of the conversation when it comes to technical decisions, such as camera movements and props. These are all part of the dance’s script.</li> <li>Costumes and the live performance by the Strictly band are the final elements decided on, before a full rehearsal of the show itself on Saturday afternoon, mere hours before the show airs live on the BBC.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ’That would make a great jive, or that would make a great foxtrot’ ‘You’re usually about two weeks ahead’ ‘You’ll be selling ice-creams…' ’That bang on the end is what I call the button’ ‘I start to think of the general dynamics of the music’ ‘What is the imagery of this number?’ ’That’s the reason that I like to get the routine into their muscle memory’ ‘By that time we’ve run the routine so many times that hopefully it doesn’t feel new' ‘Check your earrings. Check your flies!'   ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Strictly Dances – From Concept To Completion

Judy Clifton

One of the most popular interview requests from listeners and Kevin’s followers on social media, has been this week’s very special guests: Keith and Judy Clifton! As well as having raised Kevin and his sister Joanne to become two of the nation’s most recognised and well-loved dancers, Keith and Judy are legends in their own right, having conquered the world of Latin American dance as champions, and having founded a highly influential and well-respected dance school, The Clifton Dance Academy. It’s a family affair this week then, as Keith and Judy talk about their own careers in the world of dance, their own love story (and maybe even spill the beans slightly on Kevin’s upbringing…) in this second part of a fascinating insight into the multi-talented Clifton family! KEY TAKEAWAYS  Keith and Judy credit Strictly Come Dancing with re-introducing the entertainment element into the world of competitive dance. For a while, many saw dance as a closed group, and somewhat highbrow, instead of the fun, inclusive activity that it began life as. Parents who truly know their children, and who are mentoring them in any way, instinctively know when to push harder and when to pull back. Throughout Kevin’s youth, he was struck by a deep sense of guilt over letting people down when it came to his dancing. This led to several episodes of doubt and anxiety, which he has had to struggle against ever since. Half the battle, when teaching a child any kind of skill, is to prepare them mentally; to teach them to be mentally strong as well as physically. Having two children as competitors in Strictly Come Dancing has thrown up some interesting paradoxes; most notably when Joanne and Kevin were facing off in the final. Their reaction to Joanne’s victory was fascinating in that they both instantly commiserated with Kevin’s loss. One of the major downsides of having such a high-profile son and daughter, is that Keith and Judy have to watch the media’s sometimes unfair stories about their children. For Judy’s part, this is particularly difficult, and has been greatly upsetting at times.  BEST MOMENTS ‘Have I got the ability to make these people laugh? Have I got the ability to put this audience in the palm of my hand?’ ‘It wasn’t validated. You’d won the competition, but you couldn’t put your finger on why’ ‘It became slightly odd that you were dancing a sexy rumba with your sister!’ ‘You have to be totally mentally strong in a competition' ‘I don’t know how I didn’t have a nervous breakdown - thank you!' ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTube          This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

One of the most popular interview requests from listeners and Kevin’s followers on social media, has been this week’s very special guests: Keith and Judy Clifton! As well as having raised Kevin and his sister Joanne to become two of the nation’s most recognised and well-loved dancers, Keith and Judy are legends in their own right, having conquered the world of Latin American dance as champions, and having founded a highly influential and well-respected dance school, The Clifton Dance Academy. It’s a family affair this week then, as Keith and Judy talk about their own careers in the world of dance, their own love story (and maybe even spill the beans slightly on Kevin’s upbringing…) in this second part of a fascinating insight into the multi-talented Clifton family! KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Keith and Judy credit Strictly Come Dancing with re-introducing the entertainment element into the world of competitive dance. For a while, many saw dance as a closed group, and somewhat highbrow, instead of the fun, inclusive activity that it began life as.</li> <li>Parents who truly know their children, and who are mentoring them in any way, instinctively know when to push harder and when to pull back.</li> <li>Throughout Kevin’s youth, he was struck by a deep sense of guilt over letting people down when it came to his dancing. This led to several episodes of doubt and anxiety, which he has had to struggle against ever since.</li> <li>Half the battle, when teaching a child any kind of skill, is to prepare them mentally; to teach them to be mentally strong as well as physically.</li> <li>Having two children as competitors in Strictly Come Dancing has thrown up some interesting paradoxes; most notably when Joanne and Kevin were facing off in the final. Their reaction to Joanne’s victory was fascinating in that they both instantly commiserated with Kevin’s loss.</li> <li>One of the major downsides of having such a high-profile son and daughter, is that Keith and Judy have to watch the media’s sometimes unfair stories about their children. For Judy’s part, this is particularly difficult, and has been greatly upsetting at times.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘Have I got the ability to make these people laugh? Have I got the ability to put this audience in the palm of my hand?’ ‘It wasn’t validated. You’d won the competition, but you couldn’t put your finger on why’ ‘It became slightly odd that you were dancing a sexy rumba with your sister!’ ‘You have to be totally mentally strong in a competition' ‘I don’t know how I didn’t have a nervous breakdown - thank you!' ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keviclifton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/Kevin-Clifton-187314728731206/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUT8wBgKjY12cWooahwwBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Clifton YouTube</a> This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Dancing Through The Generations with Keith and Judy Clifton! – Part 2

One of the most popular interview requests from listeners and Kevin’s followers on social media, has been this week’s very special guests: Keith and Judy Clifton! As well as having raised Kevin and his sister Joanne to become two of the nation’s most recognised and well-loved dancers, Keith and Judy are legends in their own right, having conquered the world of Latin American dance as champions, and having founded a highly influential and well-respected dance school, The Clifton Dance Academy. It’s a family affair this week then, as Keith and Judy talk about their own careers in the world of dance, their own love story (and maybe even spill the beans slightly on Kevin’s upbringing…) in this first part of a conversation between the dazzling Clifton family! KEY TAKEAWAYS • Keith and Judy were the World Number One Latin American dancers, as well as UK and international champions. Since then, they have become famous in Grimsby as the founders and instructors at Clifton Dance Academy.  • It’s a strange paradox that in front of an audience, Kevin finds it easier to become an extrovert, but in a smaller group of people, introversion suddenly takes over. This is a quality that Kevin shares with his mother, Judy.  • There is a safety in performing on stage. Even those who find personal interactions difficult, find that they are suddenly able to express themselves. There seems to be a mental barrier that is impregnable between the stage and the audience.  • Dance gave Keith huge amounts of confidence. Whereas his fellow teens and friends were still shy and finding out about themselves and their personalities, Keith had levels of confidence that were allowing him to express himself more openly.  • Nowadays Joanne is far more competitive than Kevin, whereas in days gone by, it would have been Kevin who was more into the competition side of dancing.  • Keith, similarly, has found the competitive side of his life is less interesting to him these days. It’s far more important to enjoy each moment than ensure that he is somehow doing better than someone else.  • Ballroom dancing is a strange form of competition. As an art form, Kevin finds it difficult to understand how one performance can be judged against another.  BEST MOMENTS ‘You showed me Agadoo!’  ’So I could potentially be a cross between Geronimo and Jack The Ripper?’  ‘I wore some velvet bell-bottom trousers’  ‘It must be love!’  ‘You’re too tall - no you’re too short’  ‘Dancing is an art, not a sport’   ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTube          This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

One of the most popular interview requests from listeners and Kevin’s followers on social media, has been this week’s very special guests: Keith and Judy Clifton! As well as having raised Kevin and his sister Joanne to become two of the nation’s most recognised and well-loved dancers, Keith and Judy are legends in their own right, having conquered the world of Latin American dance as champions, and having founded a highly influential and well-respected dance school, The Clifton Dance Academy. It’s a family affair this week then, as Keith and Judy talk about their own careers in the world of dance, their own love story (and maybe even spill the beans slightly on Kevin’s upbringing…) in this first part of a conversation between the dazzling Clifton family! KEY TAKEAWAYS • Keith and Judy were the World Number One Latin American dancers, as well as UK and international champions. Since then, they have become famous in Grimsby as the founders and instructors at Clifton Dance Academy.  • It’s a strange paradox that in front of an audience, Kevin finds it easier to become an extrovert, but in a smaller group of people, introversion suddenly takes over. This is a quality that Kevin shares with his mother, Judy.  • There is a safety in performing on stage. Even those who find personal interactions difficult, find that they are suddenly able to express themselves. There seems to be a mental barrier that is impregnable between the stage and the audience.  • Dance gave Keith huge amounts of confidence. Whereas his fellow teens and friends were still shy and finding out about themselves and their personalities, Keith had levels of confidence that were allowing him to express himself more openly.  • Nowadays Joanne is far more competitive than Kevin, whereas in days gone by, it would have been Kevin who was more into the competition side of dancing.  • Keith, similarly, has found the competitive side of his life is less interesting to him these days. It’s far more important to enjoy each moment than ensure that he is somehow doing better than someone else.  • Ballroom dancing is a strange form of competition. As an art form, Kevin finds it difficult to understand how one performance can be judged against another.  BEST MOMENTS ‘You showed me Agadoo!’  ’So I could potentially be a cross between Geronimo and Jack The Ripper?’  ‘I wore some velvet bell-bottom trousers’  ‘It must be love!’  ‘You’re too tall - no you’re too short’  ‘Dancing is an art, not a sport’   ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing &amp; competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' &amp; 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.  CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTube This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Dancing Through The Generations with Keith and Judy Clifton! – Part 1

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