For this last Wednesday Watch before Christmas, why not pass the time with a few festive picks from Strictly Come Dancing‘s annual Christmas special? (And take a further moment to ask just why its American counterpart can’t mount a similar gala event?)
Harry Judd and Joanne Clifton, “Baby It’s Cold Outside” (American Smooth, 2015)
Great ease of movement and a light romantic touch.
Rachel Stevens and Tristan MacManus, “Please Come Home for Christmas” (Viennese Waltz, 2014)
Blues and Peter Pan stardust seem a peculiar combo, but it somehow works together in this lilting waltz routine.
Matt Goss and Aliona Vilani, “Winter Wonderland” (American Smooth, 2013)
Not necessarily the smoothest of Smooth performances, but wonderful vintage quality.
Fabrice Muamba and Aliona Vilani, “Christmas Wrapping” (Salsa, 2012)
Most definitely not the most technically advanced salsa — but great fun (and note Vilani’s versatility on this list!).
Ricky Whittle and Natalie Lowe, “Jingle Bells” (Quickstep, 2009)
The samba rolls are a bit out of place, but overall a streamlined and classy take on holiday ballroom.
