Pamela and James - Exclusive training video
It's time for another of our exclusive web-only training videos, going behind-the-scenes on the preparations for Strictly Come Dancing 2010!
Today, it's the turn of comedian, actress and psychologist Dr Pamela Stephenson, along with her dance partner James Jordan.
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How are they shaping up? There's only a week or so left until the first live show on Friday 1st October. Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment below.
Comment number 1.
At 23rd Sep 2010, Jazzy Jane wrote:Pamela looks great! James is such a good teacher and choreographer and Pamela is very determined and moving really well. She could be the one to watch!
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Comment number 2.
At 23rd Sep 2010, Suze wrote:Pamela has such a great attitude, I've had a really rotten day at work, but watching that put a smile on my face. I'm going to think positive too.
Those two look like they get on really well, think she might be technically quite good.
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Comment number 3.
At 23rd Sep 2010, emma-jordanette wrote:love this VT think James and Pamela are going to be a good partnership can't wait to see them on the show.
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Comment number 4.
At 23rd Sep 2010, brunoforpresident wrote:come on team pamjam. My favourite clip so far. B4p
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Comment number 5.
At 24th Sep 2010, Sue Edwards wrote:Sorry I just don't get her, she was funny on Not the Nine O Clock News but now seems to have a very inflated opinion of herself, I won't be voting for her.
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Comment number 6.
At 24th Sep 2010, Sarah wrote:I loved this clip. They look great together and I can't wait to see them on the show. Maybe they are the surprise package - brilliant.
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Comment number 7.
At 24th Sep 2010, teamedward4eva wrote:@brunoforpresident hahaha pamjam! i love it! looks like these guys are gonna be good xxx
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Comment number 8.
At 24th Sep 2010, charlesgdance wrote:Will the cameras continue to spin around and give us only a couple of seconds before zooming out and spoil my total enjoyment of the dance. I want to see the whole of the couple and not just waist up.
In the last series
There were between 30 and 40 camera shots in the routines.
Is this acceptable for something which lasts only 3 or 4 minutes ?
Why do the camera shots cut the legs off below the knee whilst they are dancing ? Footwork and legs are the most important part of a dance and they don't let us see it !
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Comment number 9.
At 24th Sep 2010, The Flea wrote:They make a good team don't they?
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Comment number 10.
At 24th Sep 2010, kazibabes wrote:I will certainly be supporting Pamela and James they look fab together and she is picking it all up so quickly, you go girl x
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Comment number 11.
At 24th Sep 2010, TangoTerror wrote:Loved the VT. Pamela & James are looking great together. Still think she will be this years dark horse. Pity the clip is so short and showing the feet would be a good idea; after all it is about dancing!
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Comment number 12.
At 24th Sep 2010, strictlynut wrote:i've been invited out to a big bash on friday night. i know i can record the show but its not the same. arghhhhh. and these training vids aren't helping either. they're giving me heart palpitations. its all too much.
as for not showing the footwork, its all about the teaze right now folks.
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Comment number 13.
At 24th Sep 2010, baglady wrote:Brill. A really determined start by Pamela. Loved her efforts in the group dance on first night. Go James!!! Great teacher.
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Comment number 14.
At 25th Sep 2010, TCPC wrote:Hey looking really great - well done Pamela - look forward to the show!!!
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Comment number 15.
At 25th Sep 2010, labras wrote:Why are you not showing any of the footwork? How are we supposed to access the celebs progress when the most important part of the dancing is not being shown?
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Comment number 16.
At 25th Sep 2010, labras wrote:Why are we not shown the footwork? How can we access the celeb's training when the most important part is not shown??
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Comment number 17.
At 25th Sep 2010, Sharon wrote:I think these two will be the surprising success of this series. James deserves to do well, as he should have gone further with Zoe. Don't think Pamela will suffer from the nerves like Zoe did....bring on the contest, and let the fun begin!
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Comment number 18.
At 26th Sep 2010, roonie2 wrote:They look great together, and Pamela seems to have picked up quickly form Jame's teaching...smile though woman :0)
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Comment number 19.
At 27th Sep 2010, warriorgirl wrote:Look like a good partnership. Is it me or has James mellowed a bit? He seems to get on better with his partners the last couple of series. They could go far I feel.
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Comment number 20.
At 27th Sep 2010, class teacher wrote:It's not helpful to describe Dr P as a "comedian, actress and psychologist".
We won't know whether she's being serious, funny or just making it up...
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Comment number 21.
At 28th Sep 2010, gerrydingley wrote:Pamela is looking very good indeed. Good posture in hold, spins well
when coming out of hold. If the footwork matches she will be quite a performer.
If she can produce all those elements when she actually performs for the camera and transmission she will go some way in the competition.
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Comment number 22.
At 30th Sep 2010, sambababe wrote:Liking it - alot!
One tip, Pam - when you are in ballroom hold: lift from your ribcage a little more so you can push your head and shoulders back a teensy bit further - it could make all the difference, and will make sure you don't gap at all. I can see you are finding it fairly easy, but watch what you say - the viewing public are a fickle bunch and I would hate to see you go out early, because the public didn't get you as a personality. Looking at this footage you have a good chance of doing really well.
Loving the new (well, most recent 3 series) supportive and encouraging James - knew he was in there somewhere.
Good luck guys.
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Comment number 23.
At 21st Oct 2010, bluecitygirl wrote:Hope you both do really well on Saturday. looking forward to the show. Hope the hard work pays off.
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