alison Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Just a reminder that the first category final - contemporary - is later on today, BBC4 at 8 pm: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p023t46k 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilacfairy Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Just a reminder this starts at 8pm on BBC four tonight! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Got it on record. First one contemporary. Can't Wait!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 It's so inspiring! (Also interesting to see that 2 of the contemporary finalists train at Central school of ballet). I particularly liked Diana, I thought she was very expressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I loved Connor! He danced so maturely for just 16 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taximom Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I thought Conor, the youngest and only one not in full time vocational training, was amazing and has such potential for the future. what an amazing choreographer as well. I look forward to seeing a lot of him in the future. Heather Aka Taximom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I can't wait to see the ballet final now x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 What super talent and creativity ! Jacob was a worthy winner .....looking forward to see what else is on the website now ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regattah Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I thought Jacob was amazing and was a very deserving winner. But - Connor is one to watch for the future! I think I heard him say he wants to go to vocational school in London, did I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I bet he has had a few offers winging their way to him ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildflowers Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I loved it, I am not a huge contemporary fan, only because I am a dance novice and don't understand it, but I was blown away by the talent and performance of these young dancers, particularly given the recent bad press uk training has been given. If I was a parent of a dc about to enter any of these schools in Sept, I'd ignore the negatives and be proud and happy. I also particularly enjoyed Connor and think it is another shining example of more than one road to Rome, I am sure he will have a successful dance career ahead. Roll on next week! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taximom Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) I think the explanation of contemporary dance at the beginning was great, especially for anyone who is new to this genre or struggles to understand. The students dancing their own choreography were outstanding and this is a big part of contemporary dance. I would urge anyone who isn't sure of this genre to watch this hour on catch up, the dancers are amazing!! Edited to add signature Heather Aka Taximom Edited April 17, 2015 by taximom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilacfairy Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Connor has a place at Rambert 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 A very enjoyable first programme I thought. Glad I remembered it was on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eowyn Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I completely forgot this was on tonight. Does anyone know if it is being repeated at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilacfairy Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Its repeated tomorrow at 1.20 but you can watch it now on iplayer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I only caught the last three dancers but have recorded it so will look more closely tomorrow but the three I did see Jacob Diana and Connor were all terrific. I did particularly like Jacob as a dancer but thought the young Connor was amazing in producing so much of his own choreography at such a young age Lovely to hear he has a place at the Rambert ......he will definitely be in the right place there and they particularly nurture young choreographic talent I believe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Jacob and Connor were certainly my top picks too. If the rest of the winners are as good as Jacob, then I am very excited to be going to the grand final. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Loved watching this program. My DD's used to compete against Jacob many years ago and we have watched him dance over the years. Jacob was outstanding last night. So pleased for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'd have preferred seeing all of the competition dances in full, and a significant reduction in the amount of talking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 You can see all the dances in full - the website has the clips: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p023t1xz/clips I liked the talking. In fact I agree very much with this review: http://www.theartsdesk.com/dance/bbc-young-dancer-2015-bbc-four Along with the reviewer I also went straight to watch the duet with Jason and Connor and agree that Jason is another to watch. But I was also very impressed with Connor's performance of "Wavelength", choreography by Amanda Britton. I am very much looking forward to all the other episodes, though contemporary is my favourite; the introductions in the next episodes will help me to learn about and understand the other forms of dance with which I'm less familiar. Kudos to the BBC for this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Thanks for sharing that article Mel. I also really liked the way the program was put together and felt it was trying to be a proper, well informed dance competition for serious dancers - how rare! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Rats! Obviously I meant to write Jacob instead of Connor in my previous post Jason and Jacob...seemingly not that hard to remember... Bleah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl H Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I was only watching bits of this programme but recorded it, liked it far more than I thought I would, some very talented dancers plus good choreography, although I'm inexperienced in contemporary one dancer in particular fascinated me, and he won, so I'll definitely watch the Final, and the Ballet evening, not sure about the others. Well presented with interesting interviews and comments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 There seems to,be another thread for this in the Doing Dance section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunrise Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'm not a huge fan of contemporary dance and the programme didn't make me love it any more, but it did give me a lot more appreciation for the dancers. I was very impressed with how assured their performances are - hard to believe they are so young. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to the hip hop and Asian rounds, as well as ballet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I was only watching bits of this programme but recorded it, liked it far more than I thought I would, some very talented dancers plus good choreography, although I'm inexperienced in contemporary one dancer in particular fascinated me, and he won, so I'll definitely watch the Final, and the Ballet evening, not sure about the others. Well presented with interesting interviews and comments. Yes, as soon as I saw him dance I said to my hubby 'that one should win', and he did! I also liked the young 16 year-old boy; I think he has a good career ahead of him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Have mentioned this on the "other" thread I personally liked Jacob as a dancer but thought the young Connor who did most of his own choreography was amazing too They said for the final there would be the winners from each category plus two wild cards. It's early days yet of course but wouldn't be surprised if Connor was one of the wild cards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Just watched on I player. I liked the style of the programme- a pleasant change from the usual talent shows on the whole. I agree a bit more dancing would be better. I don't know anything about contemporary which is probably why I don't get it!! I agree Jacob/Diana/Connor seemed the best. Connor is an amazing talent- he held his own and more amongst the others who were older and on higher level courses. Hope he gets a wildcard..... It will be interesting to see how they judge the final. The styles of dance involved are so varied. Who is qualified to judge? Can't wait for the ballet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 SP - I thought Diana was beautiful. She had quite classical lines at times and was very graceful. I assume that's why she appealed to me..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Just watched. I am soooo proud of these dancers coming out of our British dance schools. A huge compliment to conners dance teachers who have trained him to a high level. Each and everyone of them are so talented. How lucky are we to have the dance training available to our kids in our country. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anondancer_15 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I thoroughly enjoyed it, loved them all! Thought Jacob was a very deserving winner he was outstanding, love his style. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I would just like to say to moderators that there seem to be two threads on this and would it be possible to merge the two as don't want to have to comment twice over!! The other one is on the Ballet news thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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