Darcey Bussell & Ian Waite - American Smooth - Strictly Come Dancing 2012

[@simplystreeptacular]

It's often said that a well-trained ballerina can dance anything, and there is not a ballerina on this earth better than Darcey Bussell. She is *perfection.*

[@dianesilva1078]

Poetry in motion. She outclassed everyone on the panel as a dancer.

[@stevebbuk9557]

Yes, she did. Such a shame she left.

[@tedfaun2159]

she has the grace that not even the professional dancers can match. Please do another dance on strictly darcey!!!

[@billthorne4016]

yes please please please

[@painstruck01]

tedfaun erm... She was a professional dancer...

[@venicawood3894]

@@painstruck01 erm...I think he meant a professional ballroom dancer...

[@Bear-vf3pl]

Ian Waite is equally wonderful as a dancer . I love watching him dance

[@debbiethomas3687]

Me too. I really miss him on Strictly, and on ITT.

[@Lauranna]

Darcey is simply dazzling! She is so talented and an absolute joy to watch!

[@FINEFELINE333]

The fluidity and grace of Darcey's movements is absolutely stunning to watch.

[@oughtonoughton2634]

this darling woman is the best dancer ever to put a pair of ballet shoes on , ive seen her dance several times i adore her looks and her beautiful figure xx Jane x

[@oliversmith5927]

This whole routine is so so beautiful. It was choreographed perfectly to show the technical abilities of both Ian and Darcey, as well as their emotion and acting skills. Amazing.

[@valfalzarano6228]

What rubbish.

[@aasdffew]

No doubt Darcey is an exceptionally talented performer. But i wanted to raise a different point here. The dance is pretty provocative, the lift at 1.14 is rather risque, where her knickers are visible and so is the one at 1.42 where her skirt comes falling down and her derriere is almost visible. Is this acceptable for a married woman with kids to perform such a sensual dance in public with another man in British society? This is not meant to be a disrespectful question, rather it is born out of curiosity and openmindedness. Social norms are diverse in this world and i wanted to know if it would be ok for her kids to see their mother being carried and twirled by a man in this state of dishabelle. Inviting cogent explanatory responses.

[@NakisaSoltanKashefi]

No one is saying how wonderful Ian is here. Darcey of course is amazing too.

[@aileenr.692]

Ah the beautiful Darcey. She was amazing. I have watched this clip so many times but only now leaving a comment. Lucky Ian to get that on his CV. Just look at Craig's face - sheer joy.

[@SunshineMix101]

I know the judges are well established and accomplished in the respective fields of expertise but it is great to have the chance to see one of those on the judging panel also dancing. A great performance..

[@annwaine2881]

That's why Darcey is the best female judge - ever - on Strictly. She knows her stuff.

[@kevinlongman007]

So does Shirley Ballas to be fair.

[@aleksandernowak3920]

She was the worst judge ever in SCD. glad she left

[@kevinlongman007]

@@aleksandernowak3920 In what way was she the worst judge?

[@TheAnn2shoes]

@@aleksandernowak3920 Rubbish. Are you telling me a prima ballerina didn't know her stuff? It was Alesha Dixon who didn't know what she was talking about!

[@kevinlongman007]

@@TheAnn2shoes Agreed. And Darcey always gave constructive criticism and explained where they had gone wrong.

[@EURES1994]

Darcy Bussell was (recently retired) a prima ballerina with the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden and is a judge on Strictly. She obviously never took part in the competition - this was a demonstration dance which is why you have all the elements.

[@TheCazz10]

Ian was always one of my favourites, if not favourite male dancers

[@abigriffins]

This woman is dancing perfection.

[@martinpurcell9759]

Passion, guys and girls, its all about the passion, then the flawless execution, then the transportation to another beautiful place where angels fly and Gods hold them up...

[@keiths7025]

Have only just found this and it‘s instantly become my favourite. What an absolutely stunning dancer Darcey is. A beautiful dance from a beautiful woman.

[@mrsbobbyville]

i have watched this so many times, it is just simply incredible.

[@gaynormainwaring1853]

Totally enthralling to watch. She is obviously a beautiful dancer, fabulous judge and seems such a lovely person.

[@garethonthetube]

The pro dancers are all good on Strictly, but Darcey takes it to another level and she doesn't even seem to be trying!

[@valfalzarano6228]

She was a prima ballerina. And she showed off as usual and made a fool of Ian Waite.

[@dannyfree1120]

Agreed. You can see the difference between great dancers and elite dancers.

[@petetotaro9510]

Darcey Bussell - You will never be known as retired! Your beauty and talent exceeds all others in the art of ballet! Hence, your name and image Is burnt into everyone’s mind for infinity! We all wish you and your family a very happy life ahead! Good luck! God Bless you and your wonderful husband, and kids forever! Peter

[@sashaa_stevenss]

Pete Totaro well said! She is amazing!

[@petetotaro9510]

Timber Affen - your absolutely right! Thank you for the reply!

[@sashaa_stevenss]

Pete Totaro you're welcome, I'm a huge Darcey Bussell fan myself and think she is one of the greatest ballerinas of all time, if not the greatest x

[@MonaichFother]

yeah she's not bad eh?

[@shirleyscott9014]

Pete Totaro also Houses

[@carlito3859]

Absolutely love Darcy amazing❤

[@deeplycynical8592]

Her grace is utterly beautiful

[@roobs52]

It's like watching smoke move - utterly fantastic.

[@babs5968]

Wish we saw more of the judges dancing, especially Shirley Ballas, been watching some of her videos from her competition days tonight and she is brilliant

[@aasdffew]

No doubt Darcey is an exceptionally talented performer. But i wanted to raise a different point here. The dance is pretty provocative, the lift at 1.14 is rather risque, where her knickers are visible and so is the one at 1.42 where her skirt comes falling down and her buttocks are almost visible. Is this acceptable for a married woman with kids to perform such a sensual dance in public with another man in British society? This is not meant to be a disrespectful question, rather it is born out of curiosity and openmindedness. Social norms are diverse in this world and i wanted to know if it would be ok for her kids to see their mother being carried and twirled by a man in this state of dishabelle. Inviting cogent explanatory responses.

[@glyniswhiteman5951]

She's such a good dancer, makes all dancing look so easy. She trained for a long time with the ballet company, it always looks very nice and graceful.

[@helendalton593]

Come back Ian....we miss you

[@alansbinnie1446]

Too true.

[@darkslavechaos]

Darcy and Ian should perform every week. At least every other week. I love them both.

[@crystalball2520]

this is so beautiful .Darcey you a the best !!!!

[@sashaa_stevenss]

This is incredible. One of my favourite songs of all time and one of my favourite, if not my favourite dancer of all time. So elegant, so beautiful, such great lifts. If I was a judge, that would have been an 11 for me. I love Darcey so much and I think she's amazing. She rocks. She is one of my biggest inspirations and I jusr adore her. A truly talented individual. Well done, Darcey x

[@prajjwalgowda5718]

No doubt, extremely talented dancer and perfectionist. But dont you think the lifts were a bit too provocative? In one instance, could clearly see her panties :o, But I am from India and maybe the norm is different here. Brilliant performance anyway

[@IZZYMYFAV]

Wow that was fabulous

[@leahmcfarlane9616]

saw a lot of rumba in there but im pretty sure there was a bit of everything...absolutely amazing ... now thats what i call a showdance... wish she would do some more dancing in the result shows or something i could watch her forever. .beautiful doesnt do her justice. ..

[@emilygoodall9446]

Leah Mcfarlane sophia and the

[@iloveluhan9307]

There was also some samba thrown in, I could see shadow rolls..

[@Multievali]

Never get tired of watching this dance!

[@BallroomXtra]

This was the dance the I am sure earned her some SERIOUS respect in the Ballroom. She is a prima ballerina and deserved respect regardless but there is a HUGE difference between Ballroom and Ballet. The pro dancers gave Alesha (Whom Darcey replaced) some serious crap cause she wasn't trained professionally. This dance showed that Darcey can take on ANY pro and come out on top. I love Darcey and am so glad she is a judge. This dance was a true American Smooth for those who don't get it. I loved ever second of it.

[@stefiamico]

+LaneKSwenson I Agree. In fact, as guest principle artist at the Royal Ballet, she is often regarded internationally as a prima ballerina assoluta.

[@TheAdorsetgurl]

p,

[@TheAdorsetgurl]

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[@elsiegraham6105]

LaneKSwenson Ei

[@valfalzarano6228]

Very strange to watch a bloke being led by a woman.

[@bevcroft7875]

OMG!!!! how good is Darcey and why have i never seen her dance before lol

[@dianeaspin1684]

the best judge ever xx

[@BDTTK9]

Wow she’s a dancing goddess, some of those moves the professionals can’t even do on Strictly

[@ChrisCapulet]

Ian is so lucky he got to dance with Darcey, she is so stunning *_*

[@dianegarciaprieto2118]

Darcey can dance anything you give her,even tap.Wonderful dancer and a superb judge ,comments given with kindness Love her.❤

[@sharondoestaichi]

A genuine pleasure to watch. Beautiful dancing.

[@KrillLiberator]

What an astonishing creature. Ian is magnificent with her.

[@alanspain6250]

Andrew Givens

[@Snooty-Cow]

Ian is magnificent full stop!

[@bedlams]

So beautiful

[@sandywell186]

OMW she was outstanding

[@EmptyGlass99]

Darcey is beautiful, an amazing dancer, and has turned in to a great judge on SCD (after her initial "yeah?" phase when she started)

[@Chesca8792]

she is 43. dont kill her before she is old. but even at 43. she is in better shape than most people in their 20's! just pure class!

[@convidtruthshallout]

Chesca Beirne born in 1969 actually

[@rorolilred]

So gorgeous!! On a different note though I wonder if she finds it difficult dancing in heels after all those years dancing in pointe shoes.

[@douglasholt8353]

What a great dancer she is so good

[@maureenderry]

BEAUTIFUL...a great dance partnership!

[@prajjwalgowda5718]

No doubt great dance, but dont you think the lifts were a bit risque? could see her butt and panties when she was lifted in air. Hope her hubby is ok with that...lol

[@dianeaspin1684]

just stunning xx

[@natr4050]

An American Smooth can incorporate any ballroom and Latin steps. This dance had beautiful paso, tango and rumba lines.

[@Mirrigold]

American Smooth has nothing to do with the latin dances, it can be based on any of the five ballroom dance styles - waltz, VW, quickstep, foxtrot or tango. This is a fabulous routine but it's technically a showdance not American Smooth.

[@heatherh6814]

I love that Ian put elements of everything in there, a little Paso, some rumba, tango floor work, spotted a samba roll at the end; I would call this a showdance more than American smooth, but beautiful nonetheless.

[@jagatam]

Darcey, I love you. You are beautiful. I love your personality and the skill, love and finesse you put into your dance. You are a special woman, specially empowered by the Lord and probably lifetimes of practice in this art of movement. All the best to you and your loved ones.

[@lauracrewe818]

Spectacular.

[@mickeymunkchunk4512]

Allways fancied Darcy Bussell, my perfect woman.

[@LOLxxxFIFIxxxLOL]

i absolutely love this dance!

[@ashdownsupplies]

I had the pleasure of seeing her as the Principle Ballerina when I was in my early teens. Amazingly talented. Watching this tho you can tell that Ballet is her primary disipline simply by the way she holds herself and uses her arms but still absolutely beautiful. Gutted I had to stop dancing she was one of my icon's.

[@aasdffew]

No doubt Darcey is an exceptionally talented performer. But i wanted to raise a different point here. The dance is pretty provocative, the lift at 1.14 is rather risque, where her knickers are visible and so is the one at 1.42 where her skirt comes falling down and her buttocks are almost visible. Is this acceptable for a married woman with kids to perform such a sensual dance in public with another man in British society? This is not meant to be a disrespectful question, rather it is born out of curiosity and openmindedness. Social norms are diverse in this world and i wanted to know if it would be ok for her kids to see their mother being carried and twirled by a man in this state of dishabelle. Inviting cogent explanatory responses.

[@katherinesimmons7433]

Amazing! Just wow

[@davidatownsend8334]

Given all the comments below - this is the pair of the decade!

[@prajjwalgowda5718]

A beautiful dance by the talented couple. Loved the synergy and passion between them. The climax was at 1.41, when he lifts Darcey on his shoulders, her legs danging upwards and then hem of her dress falling down. What a sexy lift, and what a daring show....

[@davidatownsend8334]

Fantabulous!

[@mags62ish]

Fab-u-lous! They dance so well together with their lovely, long limbs. She has an amazing body.

[@lynnengland4182]

Just sensational what a amazing dancer she is x

[@TheFairyhorse]

Wow ! Just Wow!

[@watchinginawe]

I was just going to post what an incredible vocal performance this was, having no idea who it was. Thanks for that, Jacqueline. Wow, that really put the hairs up on the back of my neck. What a voice, why isn't she a huge star?

[@debbievidal9536]

amazing after her knee operations....Darcey you're a star!

[@janetlindley4465]

Stunning performance.

[@keiths7025]

Absolutely stunning

[@terrykelly8194]

I think she's danced before by the look of her.

[@shiningstar7775]

LOL - Funniest comment ever....

[@arron6911]

prima ballerina

[@venicawood3894]

+Terry Kelly ??!!????!!!!

[@sashaa_stevenss]

Shirrana ha ha, I agree. She was definitely the greatest British ballerina of all time x

[@Chris-tj8kz]

Timber Affen - I had the joy of seeing her twice, on stage... I was blown away!

[@billthorne4016]

So beautiful it brings tear to my eyes. Love it

[@eddiebaby22]

OMG she's amazing!

[@davidbosquette6604]

Look at those extensions and lines. I miss her as a judge too 👌

[@JustGeeTee]

beautiful

[@mrsbobbyville]

with refernce to ckwan1, the american smooth can be danced using any of the ballroom dances, and they are allowed two lifts. even though this was clearly an exhibition dance, ian kept to the regulations. the dances i picked up were: paso doble, tango, rhumba, foxtrot hold. hope this helps and doesn't sound condescending as that isn't how it is meant. :)

[@MegaVector2011]

Great band, great dancing.

[@keithcornell692]

epitome of a dancer in one word darcey

[@stevecowdry]

Supremely talented, eloquent and downright sexy (and I don't mean Ian Waite) - Darcey makes 'Strictly' unmissable!

[@aasdffew]

No doubt Darcey is an exceptionally talented performer. But i wanted to raise a different point here. The dance is pretty provocative, the lift at 1.14 is rather risque, where her knickers are visible and so is the one at 1.42 where her skirt comes falling down and her buttocks are almost visible. Is this acceptable for a married woman with kids to perform such a sensual dance in public with another man in British society? This is not meant to be a disrespectful question, rather it is born out of curiosity and openmindedness. Social norms are diverse in this world and i wanted to know if it would be ok for her kids to see their mother being carried and twirled by a man in this state of dishabelle. Inviting cogent explanatory responses.

[@jdcalhoun786]

Darcey..'A-M-A-Z-I-N-G'...!!!

[@rolhingpapers826]

Best pins in the world - Darcey Bussell!

[@keithcornell692]

i remember they done this to show the public just how good she was

[@rachellangley7974]

Love it beats watching x factor any day the dance was fab

[@watchinginawe]

That's my Xmas present sorted. A Hayley Sanderson CD.

[@pumbar]

Superb dancer.

[@karenewray]

That’s one class act.

[@essiefowler9775]

Darcy is always very elegant even dancing

[@jbcXR]

What a woman, wished she had stayed on strictly .....😢

[@aleksandernowak3920]

That's funny, i'm glad she left

[@clairehenderson9710]

Why are u glad she left

[@aleksandernowak3920]

@@clairehenderson9710 After Semi-Final Season 14 i started to hate her really, She was trying to sound as she knew everything, lowering scores for stupid reasons

[@clairehenderson9710]

@@aleksandernowak3920 well she is a former ballerina and a Dame

[@morganlouisehenderson9901]

@@clairehenderson9710 and principal ballerina

[@Alec50]

Beautiful.

[@jackjude]

well overdue another airing

[@hollandpose]

She's fit! That was hot. Beats watching Tulisa and Nicole spinning on their chairs on Saturdays.

[@jonsmith4669]

Missed this the first time around, they only needed wings to make this beautiful graceful dance truly ethereal. 80. This song really suits Hayley's voice,she's got real talent should go solo...

[@georginataylor4617]

Wow just love Darcy 🥰🥰🥰

[@annamcuthbert3993]

fantastic

[@keithcornell692]

there are dancers and then there's darcy bussell

[@ligiasilva9814]

Lindíssimos!!!

[@davidatownsend8334]

I've seen very goo before - this is excellence!

[@sherrykao978]

I am not interested in watching others perform anymore after watching her dancing.

[@kilcohan3]

So great of see a ballerina of that talent come out of Britain. Also amazing to see her supporting other forms of dance and to see he on SCD since her retirement and still performing. A class act and there aint many of them around. by the way was she wearing a thong?? a bit daring considering all the lifts?

[@NOOne-im5vg]

What a beautiful woman

[@tattooedandy93]

Darcey is such a graceful dancer she was a really good judge on strictly. I just thought she was a ballerina but I was wrong.

[@tracymckain542]

Why have I never seen this before 😮

[@MrHolzheim]

Respect!!!