The emotion Ashley managed to portray in this dance was stunning! Her movements and the choreography represented perfectly what it's like to lose a loved one, and the dance thoroughly deserved the first 40 of the series in my opinion. 10.
I keep coming back to this video for the feels and inspiration it gives me every time. Love this choreography & how flawlessly it was executed so so so so much!!!!!
NOW THIS IS A TRUE CONTEMPORARY ROUTINE! I was looking forward to this, and now I know why! The lifts weren’t tacky, and added so much to the movement and quality of the dance. Ashley did such an amazing job of what I call a “Rumba-like” movement: the quick-slow-quick-slow feel of a contemporary routine! And her face was just dripping with emotion. And her lines, as always, were absolutely on point! I couldn’t ask for more from a contemporary routine! Absolutely amazing work! My favorite of the night. A stunning 10!!!
Such a moving performance. She did enough to deserve 4 tens and the public changing their mind about her. I've read a few comments saying "she cries and uses tears for votes" - this hurts... She cried because she lost her dad earlier this year. Get a grip people.
Just for a moment, let's forget about things like "she's a ringer" or whatever and just stop and appreciate this for the beautiful piece of art that it is. Ashley may be the finest dancer to ever grace Strictly's stage - and for that, win or lose, I am grateful to have seen her.
Abzi Zab Danny was great but Ashley is better just look at her difficult Showdance , Contemporary and her off the chart American Smooth Danny couldn’t do these moves
Emotionally that was one of the best ever danecs strictly has ever seen she had beautiful fluidity and style, she is so graceful, astonishing lifts, gorgeous spins, beautiful kicks and lines and the storytelling was FAB-U-LOUS *10/10* no question
I absolutely loved this routine when I first saw it, one of my all time strictly favourites. Eight months after this aired, my dad lost his battle with cancer and watching this now brings me to tears. This is pure, raw emotion. I cannot fathom how she managed to keep her composure, knowing what she was going through. Her skills are on a whole other level.
I really loved Ashley and Pasha chemistry and connection in every dance they have done. They have a great partnership and trust not to mention this is one of the best contemporary dances i have ever seen powerful flawless performance breath taking and moving beyond words ,
I usually prefer the energetic dances ( like jive or paso doble) to the mellow and slow ones, like this. However, this dance is exceptional! It is so beautiful and moving, I can’t stop watching it! Well done Pasha for the amazing choreography and well done Ashley for the outstanding performance! Now you are my favourite couple by far on SCD this season!
This actually made me cry. I just love Ashley so much, she’s an amazing women. This deserved four 10s!!! Pissed off she didn’t get it to be honest. I hope she wins
I am a dancer , and I do contemporary , forget that “she’s already trained in dance” , and just appreciate the performance , they way Ashley managed to portray the story and show all of her emotions in the dance , is amazing , I think for Craig to give her a 9 , for not seeing her breath was harsh because in the pauses (which there wasn’t that many) you can clearly see she is breathing maybe not over exaggerating it like you’re sometimes supposed to but that’s then down to the choreography not her 🤷♀️ Truly deserved the first 40 of the season , in my opinion , well done Ashley and Pasha 💘
I really love that they used the second verse of the song because it really describes what her relationship and what happened to her father. What a stunning and heartfelt dance. I was crying throughout the dance.
This was truly breathtaking and why I love contemporary. I wish people would stop going on about her dance experience. With those views, you could never have most singers/performers on the show. And more, you wouldn’t have great performances like this. It was emotional and perfection.
It was beautiful, and I respect her as a performer and dancer, but she is so obviously miles ahead of the others in ability and experience and has been from the beginning, there is no getting around it. It kind of makes it unfair to compare her to other contestants (apart from perhaps Faye).
Absolutely stunning. You know when a celebrity has hit their peak of dancing when the professional is barely noticed. Pasha beautifully and gracefully took a step back in this dance and let Ashley shine and it was absolutely amazing.
Amazing and perfect. I lost my dad almost 3 years ago and he was my best friend and the only person I could talk to so it’s incredible what you did. He would be so proud
Sublime! I lost my father 7 years ago today…Losing him was like losing a limb. Yet this has reminded me that sometimes it’s possible to limp/dance through the pain.
It was absolutely stunning and mesmerizing. It was a top class contemporary - 100% emotion and 100% technique. It was super fluid, her lines were gorgeous and I was feeling that I am watching two professional contemporary dancers out there! Week after week after week she produces such strong, flawless routines, technically and artistically !! Simply SUMBLIME!! A 10!!!
Every moment in that performance you could feel the passion. I’m tired of the pathetic comments about her being a a dancer in the past, yeah yeah yeah, get over it, it happens every year and if the producers had an issue about it they wouldn’t ask them to be in the show. She’s truly a blessing to this show and Pasha completely nailed the choreography, shame about her not getting the full marks since I think this performance was top quality but what do I know I’m not a professional dancer or anything. Ashley and Pasha work so well together and every week you can clearly see all the effort and practice that goes into the performances.
Besides Ashley dancing before, I can’t stop watching this. Think I’ve watched it at least fifteen times after Saturday night and it still mesmerises me.
I feel like she deserved full house. Even though she’s experienced, she perfected almost every step/movement in this piece. I felt like I was watching a film or music vid. So much depth. Good job gurl 9.5
This was absolutely beautiful, I cried. Ashley, you are incredible and your dad would be so bloody proud of you. I know she probably won’t but I hope she wins.
So powerful yet vulnerable and enchanting. Loved it💞. Can't get enough of them as a couple. Ashley is great and has given Pasha the stamp as best strictly teacher. He's my new prof favourite. Should have been 40 points but we're underscored again.
It was 39 because Craig expects better from her due to her professional dance training. I do agree that she should have gotten 40 because it was absolutely spectacular, but Craig won’t grade her dancing as a 10 until he thinks she is dancing flawlessly (even if no one but him can see the flaws). The main issue is that she has received professional training before doing strictly which, while meaning she is the best dancer out of the group, means that he doesn’t want to give her a full 40 just yet.
@Taylor I think they're even better than Danny and Oti, which was my absolute favorite couple so far. Of course, it's just my opinion, and I respect yours...
@@Embarazzing Yeeeees! Pixie and Trent! Great choice! One of my all-time favourites, as well! Also Caroline and Pasha, Frankie and Kevin, and Faye and Giovanni, actually... But, for me, Pashley are way above them all haha.
Ashley was allowed to go on strictly so she only got a little headstart and she was amazing week after week she was amazing and didn’t deserve 3 dance offs she didn’t use her Dad’s death for votes she was so sad yet she still maneged to do this she is truly phenomenal one of the most amazing dancers to grace the strictly floor
As a contemporary dancer, watching this I notice things the audience obviously didn’t. They cheer at some points but then there is silence after a REALLY hard move, that even after 5 years I can’t do, yet after a week she can. This is so powerful and moving! ❤️
Outstanding, moving and flawlessly danced! An easy 10. Was just disappointed Craig dampened what was a beautiful strictly moment. She could have breathed more! Give me strength!
If an ordinary viewer came to watch this without knowing anything about the performers would they really think that only one of them was a professional dancer? Stunning performance!
Just a few things to say about this dance... Firstly, this is why it is great to have a “trained dancer” on strictly- so we can see more dances like that Also this is one of those dances that I keep coming back to, same with her show dance and Faye’s jazz And this is one incredible dance. It hit all the beats of the music, but it had such a delicate balance of fluidity and staccato and her emotions were perfect, and the relationship was also perfect.
I knew they were never going to do anything other than contemporary for their couples choice, I honestly believe they should have saved it for later on however, it was always going to be sure a breathtaking routine.
Am I right in thinking that if they get to the final they’re allowed to repeat a dance they loved? Perhaps if she gets to the final (she freaking better!) she can do it again?
Gosh. Contemporary, when done badly, can be arty-farty and pretentious. But this is the best we can expect from an SCD interpretation of this genre. I loved the contemporary showdance between Pasha and Caroline, and this one did not disappoint. It conveys so clearly the strong vs weak, the push vs pull, the soft vs hard, the quick vs slow. Those beautiful, beautiful extension and pointed feet (look at them!). It’s like beautiful prose expressed into body movements. Well done. I don’t know how to score a contemporary dance but will happily give this a 9.5 at least!
SCD Observer thankyou, i'm not a ballroom dancer but i train in jazz, contemporary and street so i'm enjoying having couples choice on the show because i can judge it unlike a ballroom where i have to wait for the judges and you to see how good their technique was
@@isabellealice4984 Mine comments are from a non ballroom/latin dancer, just that after years of watching the judges and pros explain what to look for in masterclasses, choreography corners, training footage commentaries etc.. you tend to pick up quite a bit...
Ohh my goodness Emily! I didn’t realise your dad peter has passed away?! So glad pasha is there for ya emotional support love xx I can honestly say this dance is how I felt just after my wedding and just before my honeymoon when my mum passed away! Jan 30 2015 and was buried 6 February! Was crying my eyes out watching this! 😮 omg it brought back so many upsetting memories! My mum was due to look after my dog coco whilst I was on honeymoon! Poor coco had to go to my cousin Tracey’s house and he was wining and howling every day for mum and dad! Such a great interpretation xx all the best lovely xx 😚 Ashley looks as though she was also channeling George Lee Best. Hopefully he got the help he needed with his drinking and drug problems 🙏🏻🙌🏻😰🤭😳
The emotion Ashley managed to portray in this dance was stunning! Her movements and the choreography represented perfectly what it's like to lose a loved one, and the dance thoroughly deserved the first 40 of the series in my opinion.
10.
Yeeeah, but Craig's just being his usual self and saving it till the last minute
I keep coming back to this video for the feels and inspiration it gives me every time. Love this choreography & how flawlessly it was executed so so so so much!!!!!
NOW THIS IS A TRUE CONTEMPORARY ROUTINE! I was looking forward to this, and now I know why! The lifts weren’t tacky, and added so much to the movement and quality of the dance. Ashley did such an amazing job of what I call a “Rumba-like” movement: the quick-slow-quick-slow feel of a contemporary routine! And her face was just dripping with emotion. And her lines, as always, were absolutely on point! I couldn’t ask for more from a contemporary routine! Absolutely amazing work! My favorite of the night. A stunning 10!!!
What you said!
Such a moving performance. She did enough to deserve 4 tens and the public changing their mind about her. I've read a few comments saying "she cries and uses tears for votes" - this hurts... She cried because she lost her dad earlier this year. Get a grip people.
Team CRG so how come it was ok for everyone to hate on Alexandra Burke last year who’s mum died 4 weeks before the show?
@@HannahScranz I didn't know that. And it's not ok for people to do that. It's very sad.
He committed suicide I don’t think many realise how emotional it was for her well done Ashley
Hannah Mcnab funny enough I get the blame for your family! And all along my sister!!! And peter ! Misguided karma!
I agree, it's not her fault she lost her Dad
this, this right here is my favorite thing ever.
My favourite Strictly dance of all time
Just for a moment, let's forget about things like "she's a ringer" or whatever and just stop and appreciate this for the beautiful piece of art that it is. Ashley may be the finest dancer to ever grace Strictly's stage - and for that, win or lose, I am grateful to have seen her.
what's a ringer?
I concur
Abzi Zab Danny was great but Ashley is better just look at her difficult Showdance , Contemporary and her off the chart American Smooth Danny couldn’t do these moves
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@@laurabachmaier3354A celeb with lots of previous dance experience who is guaranteed to be in the finals.
Emotionally that was one of the best ever danecs strictly has ever seen she had beautiful fluidity and style, she is so graceful, astonishing lifts, gorgeous spins, beautiful kicks and lines and the storytelling was FAB-U-LOUS *10/10* no question
This was emotional art through dance by Ashley and pasha and it was gorgeous 😭😭😭👏👏👏
That was actually the first dance I’ve ever felt a strong emotional connection. It was really beautiful and Ashley should be proud
This dance was so moving and emotional to watch. I know I’m late but Ashley did such an amazing job of this its incredible!! Xx
I absolutely loved this routine when I first saw it, one of my all time strictly favourites. Eight months after this aired, my dad lost his battle with cancer and watching this now brings me to tears. This is pure, raw emotion. I cannot fathom how she managed to keep her composure, knowing what she was going through. Her skills are on a whole other level.
I really loved Ashley and Pasha chemistry and connection in every dance they have done. They have a great partnership and trust not to mention this is one of the best contemporary dances i have ever seen powerful flawless performance breath taking and moving beyond words ,
Never thought I'd tear up during a performance but crikey I did
Me tooooo
Shirley failed to keep it together as well
I usually prefer the energetic dances ( like jive or paso doble) to the mellow and slow ones, like this. However, this dance is exceptional! It is so beautiful and moving, I can’t stop watching it! Well done Pasha for the amazing choreography and well done Ashley for the outstanding performance! Now you are my favourite couple by far on SCD this season!
Pasha did not choreograph it, it was Lukas MacFarlane
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9
This actually made me cry. I just love Ashley so much, she’s an amazing women. This deserved four 10s!!! Pissed off she didn’t get it to be honest. I hope she wins
I am a dancer , and I do contemporary , forget that “she’s already trained in dance” , and just appreciate the performance , they way Ashley managed to portray the story and show all of her emotions in the dance , is amazing , I think for Craig to give her a 9 , for not seeing her breath was harsh because in the pauses (which there wasn’t that many) you can clearly see she is breathing maybe not over exaggerating it like you’re sometimes supposed to but that’s then down to the choreography not her 🤷♀️ Truly deserved the first 40 of the season , in my opinion , well done Ashley and Pasha 💘
I really love that they used the second verse of the song because it really describes what her relationship and what happened to her father. What a stunning and heartfelt dance. I was crying throughout the dance.
I could watch these two dance all day. Gorgeous and heartfelt.
2018 in my opinion was the best strictly year
This was truly breathtaking and why I love contemporary. I wish people would stop going on about her dance experience. With those views, you could never have most singers/performers on the show. And more, you wouldn’t have great performances like this. It was emotional and perfection.
Agree 100%
It was beautiful, and I respect her as a performer and dancer, but she is so obviously miles ahead of the others in ability and experience and has been from the beginning, there is no getting around it. It kind of makes it unfair to compare her to other contestants (apart from perhaps Faye).
You wouldn’t see Adele as a contestant on xfactor tho... its not a show for professionals its a show where celebs LEARN to dance.
I’m bawling. I felt the pure emotion. The story was portrayed perfectly and I can relate to it. The admiration i have for Ashley. Oh my gosh
Absolutely stunning. You know when a celebrity has hit their peak of dancing when the professional is barely noticed. Pasha beautifully and gracefully took a step back in this dance and let Ashley shine and it was absolutely amazing.
This is my favourite dance of hers so far by a mile!.
Amazing and perfect. I lost my dad almost 3 years ago and he was my best friend and the only person I could talk to so it’s incredible what you did. He would be so proud
Beth Jones sorry to hear that 😭❤️
I lost my Dad in 2016 and he and I were like partners so I completely understand how you feel
Sublime! I lost my father 7 years ago today…Losing him was like losing a limb. Yet this has reminded me that sometimes it’s possible to limp/dance through the pain.
Everything about this was amazing the dance, the story behind it and the song just incredible brought me to tears
The music, the dance, the choreography - everything. Absolutely beautiful.
This is the best dance I’ve seen one strictly ever
This made me cry...her technique and emotion was incredible!
Great expression and story telling, Absolutely phenomenal! My favourite performance so far.
11!
(Lets make up for Craigs 9)
I don’t even watch strictly but this, this is something else! She’s incredibly talented wow!
Artistic yet touched you emotionally.
This has to be the best Dance ever on Strictly for me in all the years its been on.AMAZING
This is my fave dance by Ashley great job!!!
Best dance ever on Strictly. Fact.
Sheer perfection....
It was absolutely stunning and mesmerizing. It was a top class contemporary - 100% emotion and 100% technique. It was super fluid, her lines were gorgeous and I was feeling that I am watching two professional contemporary dancers out there! Week after week after week she produces such strong, flawless routines, technically and artistically !! Simply SUMBLIME!! A 10!!!
This was the best dance of Strictly 2018. Ashley was the best dancer too.
what a great dance brought the old tear to eye well done ashley
Amazing . How strong is Pasha... makes it look so easy.
Every moment in that performance you could feel the passion. I’m tired of the pathetic comments about her being a a dancer in the past, yeah yeah yeah, get over it, it happens every year and if the producers had an issue about it they wouldn’t ask them to be in the show. She’s truly a blessing to this show and Pasha completely nailed the choreography, shame about her not getting the full marks since I think this performance was top quality but what do I know I’m not a professional dancer or anything. Ashley and Pasha work so well together and every week you can clearly see all the effort and practice that goes into the performances.
I love when I can’t tell who’s the pro and who’s the star
Possibly the best dance I have ever seen 😍🥰🤤
I remember being so pissed at Craig for the 9. This deserved 4 tens. Amazing dance
Gorgeous
So powerful and beautiful❤️😍Well done Pasha and Ashley x
Besides Ashley dancing before, I can’t stop watching this. Think I’ve watched it at least fifteen times after Saturday night and it still mesmerises me.
I was crying while watching this live 😭
I feel like she deserved full house. Even though she’s experienced, she perfected almost every step/movement in this piece. I felt like I was watching a film or music vid. So much depth. Good job gurl
9.5
This was beautiful, I didn't want it to end 💖
This was absolutely beautiful, I cried. Ashley, you are incredible and your dad would be so bloody proud of you. I know she probably won’t but I hope she wins.
simply one of the best performances in the shows history, great song brilliant routine
Beautiful.
i still can't watch this without crying one of my favoruite dances out of that season !!!
Simply Breathtaking!
So powerful yet vulnerable and enchanting. Loved it💞. Can't get enough of them as a couple. Ashley is great and has given Pasha the stamp as best strictly teacher. He's my new prof favourite. Should have been 40 points but we're underscored again.
I’m so glad they gave her pasha. Someone who can truly get the best out of a talented celeb
It was 39 because Craig expects better from her due to her professional dance training. I do agree that she should have gotten 40 because it was absolutely spectacular, but Craig won’t grade her dancing as a 10 until he thinks she is dancing flawlessly (even if no one but him can see the flaws). The main issue is that she has received professional training before doing strictly which, while meaning she is the best dancer out of the group, means that he doesn’t want to give her a full 40 just yet.
Just watched this again, almost a year after. It made me cry. Again... Wow
magaly galle me too!
That combo at 0:54 though, I’m so impressed!
Pasha is stunning in this!
In fairness I think he's stunning in most things!
I think they might be the best couple in Strictly's history. Craig should give them that 10 once and for all!
@Taylor I think they're even better than Danny and Oti, which was my absolute favorite couple so far. Of course, it's just my opinion, and I respect yours...
Do you think Craig is just trying to save his first 10 for Blackpool? I think so...
@@Emma-yc3mq Mmmm probably. It's a good guess... hahaha. We'll see.
Her and Pixie, my favourites.
@@Embarazzing Yeeeees! Pixie and Trent! Great choice! One of my all-time favourites, as well! Also Caroline and Pasha, Frankie and Kevin, and Faye and Giovanni, actually... But, for me, Pashley are way above them all haha.
Ashley was allowed to go on strictly so she only got a little headstart and she was amazing week after week she was amazing and didn’t deserve 3 dance offs she didn’t use her Dad’s death for votes she was so sad yet she still maneged to do this she is truly phenomenal one of the most amazing dancers to grace the strictly floor
As a contemporary dancer, watching this I notice things the audience obviously didn’t. They cheer at some points but then there is silence after a REALLY hard move, that even after 5 years I can’t do, yet after a week she can. This is so powerful and moving! ❤️
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING
This is incredible!! And so beautiful
It was one of the Best Dances I have seen I lost my dad three years ago to cancer and every time I hear that song I start bawling
I still watch this years later! 🥺💜
Extremely emotional dance, beautifully delivered and danced from the heart
My favourite strictly dance ever 🥰
Goosebumps
Week after week this couple amazed me.... 👏👏👏👏
Outstanding, moving and flawlessly danced! An easy 10. Was just disappointed Craig dampened what was a beautiful strictly moment. She could have breathed more! Give me strength!
Outstanding 😢
If an ordinary viewer came to watch this without knowing anything about the performers would they really think that only one of them was a professional dancer? Stunning performance!
AMAZING! I love this song and they were perfect
I still watch this a year later!! 😍😍😘
The most amazing and beautiful dance I’ve ever seen!!! Absolutely stunning should have been 40!! These 2 are definitely going to win!!! Xxxxxx
Just a few things to say about this dance...
Firstly, this is why it is great to have a “trained dancer” on strictly- so we can see more dances like that
Also this is one of those dances that I keep coming back to, same with her show dance and Faye’s jazz
And this is one incredible dance. It hit all the beats of the music, but it had such a delicate balance of fluidity and staccato and her emotions were perfect, and the relationship was also perfect.
I absolutely LOVE this! I love ashley!😀❤️💖
I've trained in contemporary dance for 3 years and this is perfection ♥️
Beautiful and emotional - Well done.
Beautiful. It takes my breath away.
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probably my favourite dance of this series!
I knew they were never going to do anything other than contemporary for their couples choice, I honestly believe they should have saved it for later on however, it was always going to be sure a breathtaking routine.
I agree, but they don't get to pick which dance they do.
@@anna-gf2uw that's unfair
Am I right in thinking that if they get to the final they’re allowed to repeat a dance they loved? Perhaps if she gets to the final (she freaking better!) she can do it again?
Oliver Smith yes they do a dance they loved and want to do again, a dance the judges believe they could have done better on and their show dance
Wow it's so good to see pasha again. Loved him in so you think you can dance
She actually had Shirley in tears after this one, that was so sweet 😭
Gosh. Contemporary, when done badly, can be arty-farty and pretentious. But this is the best we can expect from an SCD interpretation of this genre. I loved the contemporary showdance between Pasha and Caroline, and this one did not disappoint. It conveys so clearly the strong vs weak, the push vs pull, the soft vs hard, the quick vs slow. Those beautiful, beautiful extension and pointed feet (look at them!). It’s like beautiful prose expressed into body movements. Well done. I don’t know how to score a contemporary dance but will happily give this a 9.5 at least!
worthy of a ten (coming from a contemporary dancer)
@@isabellealice4984 I do defer to your expertise!
SCD Observer thankyou, i'm not a ballroom dancer but i train in jazz, contemporary and street so i'm enjoying having couples choice on the show because i can judge it unlike a ballroom where i have to wait for the judges and you to see how good their technique was
@@isabellealice4984 Mine comments are from a non ballroom/latin dancer, just that after years of watching the judges and pros explain what to look for in masterclasses, choreography corners, training footage commentaries etc.. you tend to pick up quite a bit...
Ohh my goodness Emily! I didn’t realise your dad peter has passed away?! So glad pasha is there for ya emotional support love xx
I can honestly say this dance is how I felt just after my wedding and just before my honeymoon when my mum passed away! Jan 30 2015 and was buried 6 February!
Was crying my eyes out watching this! 😮 omg it brought back so many upsetting memories! My mum was due to look after my dog coco whilst I was on honeymoon! Poor coco had to go to my cousin Tracey’s house and he was wining and howling every day for mum and dad!
Such a great interpretation xx all the best lovely xx 😚
Ashley looks as though she was also channeling George Lee Best. Hopefully he got the help he needed with his drinking and drug problems 🙏🏻🙌🏻😰🤭😳
I honestly couldn’t tell who the pro is when I first saw them this dance. It was amazing.
This is just perfection.
Admire Pasha. Love this routine. When he danced with Caroline that was beautiful as well.
SO EMOTIONAL! That's a 10 for me!
I love watching contemporary dances. This is beautiful!!!! Should have gotten a 40!
This one was my fave
And I'm sad for her loss 😦 her dad must be so proud of her
Love this routine
Oh wow😥 that was so beautiful
She did a great job job and performance that is a very good contemporary one of the best performances of strictly history I have to give you a 10
I legit cried in this
This was a beautiful, beautiful piece of art. How Ashley didn't win the series after this dance I'll never understand
Such a powerful performance
Such a fantastic performance to the point im still watching it in august 2019 god know howo many times ive watched this single performance amazing
This was absolutely brilliant