Strictly Get Dancing event - learn the dance with Karen Hardy
Post categories: Audience, Dance clips, Strictly Fans
|12:47 UK time, Thursday, 7 October 2010
You've probably already heard about the exciting series of 'Strictly Get Dancing' events that are happening around the UK in October - if not, you can read more HERE.
Then of course there's also the brilliant opportunity to come down to BBC Television Centre in West London and perform a massive group dance alongside 500 other people on Sunday 7th November. But what about the dance, I hear you ask? How do we learn it?
Well former Strictly Come Dancing champion (and long-time friend to the series) Karen Hardy has choreographed a routine for you to learn. If you want to apply for tickets to the Strictly Get Dancing Event in TV Centre, you'll need to learn this routine before you show up.
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At 13:50 7th Oct 2010, strictlynut wrote:karen you are so fab. xxx
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At 21:35 7th Oct 2010, UberMidwife wrote:Karen - you are a dance Goddess as usual! I would LOVE to cha-cha with you :)
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At 22:09 7th Oct 2010, Joe40 wrote:Well done Karen xx
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At 15:58 8th Oct 2010, sambababe wrote:This is soooo wierd!
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At 16:54 8th Oct 2010, TashaLouise-x wrote:Karen is amazing xx
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At 17:34 8th Oct 2010, Miriam_rose wrote:Nice to see Karen still involved in Strictly in some way.
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At 11:08 9th Oct 2010, HeyDaddy wrote:Great music Karen uses for this Cha Cha Cha routine. What it is?
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At 20:08 10th Oct 2010, princesspee wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 12:19 11th Oct 2010, sheilacanstilldance wrote:What a fab routine. Simple and easy to learn. I passed my empire award with honours many many years ago and have just gone through Karens routine and am glad to say I haven't lost the touch (however neighbours might beg to differ if they were watching!!!). How great that dancing can now be fun and sexy and not only that it keeps you fit. A far cry from the dances that I learnt when you could only show just a bit of leg when I was working hard and winning medals for Latin and Ballroom. Thanks Karen. Bring on some more please
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At 12:21 11th Oct 2010, sheilacanstilldance wrote:Fab Fab Fab routine. Easy and fun to learn. Nice to know I have still got it after all these years. Thanks karen.
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At 12:21 11th Oct 2010, sheilacanstilldance wrote:How dancing has changed since I won my empire award many many years ago. Very very sexy, fantastic outfits and great fun. What a great way to keep fit. I have just gone through this routine a few times and am glad to say that I have not lost the touch( lets hope the neighbours weren't watchi. Bring on some more Karen plese. Fantastic
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At 10:15 13th Oct 2010, maz1 wrote:This is a brilliant idea from the BBC. Thank you for that!
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At 19:05 13th Oct 2010, flatfeet wrote:You make it look soooooo easy Karen - Love hearing your comments on It Takes Two makes me enjoy the programme so much more on Saturday night.
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At 14:01 14th Oct 2010, Lets Dance wrote:We want Karen back.
Why don't we all STOP posting comments until the BBC come to their senses.
They are not even taking the best bits from DWTS such as the judges deciding on their favourite dance from the 'previous' evening and opening the results show with that dance.
I have lived and breathed dancing since I was 10 (I am now 56)and have been at the O2 every time Strictly has been there - no more - this is the end....................................
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At 01:16 15th Oct 2010, Vera wrote:Am I the only one struggling with this routine, 3 days off, so got to nail it!!!!!!!!!!! LOVING IT!!!!
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At 19:25 19th Oct 2010, Viv Cunningham wrote:I took part in the class at Festival Square in Edinburgh at the w/e. Had to leave before the end as I was really there for a school reunion at The Sheraton! There was a photographer who took loads of shots of us dancing - how can I find out how to access the photos please? It was such good fun!
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At 18:08 21st Oct 2010, eggB4chicken wrote:I'm so disappointed that I don't get access to Karen's brilliant choreography as I live in France!
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At 13:48 24th Oct 2010, limpet wrote:I was so keen to learn Karen's Cha cha cha that I never considered whether I should be mirroring her performance or starting with the same foot until a good ten minutes in. Changinging feet will be a challenge! Can anyone enlighten me?
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At 08:20 26th Oct 2010, Claudia is hot wrote:Who my hips are alive Karen!
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At 11:12 3rd Nov 2010, Jude wrote:Hi there, I have tickets but need to learn the routine asap. Karen, please can you put written instructions on how to do the dance?
Many thanks,
Jude
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At 13:19 4th Nov 2010, cjb1961 wrote:Got my tickets, really looking forward to the day:-) Any suggestions what to wear - clothing, footwear, etc????
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At 13:53 4th Nov 2010, cjb1961 wrote:what an idiot just found the dance at the top of the page, going to be great with so many people, better start practicing :-)
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At 22:57 7th Nov 2010, Cragan wrote:The voting is a complete farce! Good dancing is being overlooked! Something has to be done
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At 19:31 8th Nov 2010, dancer-2203 wrote:well done karen, love it!
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At 20:06 8th Nov 2010, flatfeet wrote:Karen you are a fantastic teacher and make us almost believe that we can learn how to dance. It would be wonderful if you could be a part of Strictly Come Dancing again we have so missed you being involved. Love seeing you on It Takes Two with Claudia it's a real joy and your laugh is so infectious.
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At 18:16 10th Nov 2010, jaynegoodale wrote:Just to say what a fabulous day I had on Sunday, with Strictly come dancing experience. Karen you are a professional! Thank you
My feet were sore but I will treasure that experience forever!
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At 12:53 13th Nov 2010, dj wrote:When is the ident on tv , looking forward to see Kristina dance .
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At 19:00 14th Dec 2010, DancinQueen wrote:Karen for judge next year - she would be fa-b-u-lous darling!!!!!!!!
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