Barbara and Tamati set for Dancing showdown

By tvnz.co.nz's Anna Gowan

Published: 9:33AM Tuesday April 21, 2009 Source: ONE News

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Who has what it takes to win the glorious Dancing With The Stars mirror ball trophy - weatherman Tamati or boardsailing Barbara?

Eight celebrities dared to don dance shoes and pair up with Australasia's slickest professional dancers to raise money for their chosen charity and now it is down to two.

Tamati and Barbara will take to the floor for three dances - a dance they have previously done; a new dance; and finally, a freestyle showcase piece where (almost) anything goes.

Eliminated couples will also be back on the dance floor for the very last time, dancing their favourite dances. Plus the finale extravaganza will also feature some dazzling performances by international special guests, including Ronan Keating and the cast of the West End musical Mamma Mia!

Can Tamati wow the judges? Or is Barbara on her way to another gold? Check out their scores and dances from last week:

Barbara Kendall and Jonny Williams - rumba - You Give Me Something - James Morrison

Brendan said: We're talkin' oozy. You found that softness and had a great intensity.
Alison said: You have wonderful extension and the slower dances suit you really well.
Craig said: This is the first time we've seen you with a strong sense of sensuality - Barb-u-lous darling!
Paul said: It's the dance of love and you both danced it beautifully. But I didn't 100% feel the love.
Score: 8 / 9 / 9 / 8   total = 34
VIDEO: Click here to see Barbara's rumba on TVNZ ondemand

Tamati Coffey and Samantha Hitchcock - jive - You Can't Stop The Beat - Hairspray


Brendan said: High intensity, high impact, would have liked to see more jive action.
Alison said: Where the heck have you been for the last week or so! Showboy Tamati is back!
Craig said: You have the best feel for dance in this competition!
Paul said: We have just seen the best performance of the series!
Score: 9 / 9 / 9 / 10   total = 37
VIDEO: Click here to see Tamati's jive on TVNZ ondemand

Barbara Kendall and Jonny Williams - foxtrot - Bubbly - Colby Caillat

Brendan said: You have become this beautiful dancer.
Alison said: I have no qualms about the magnificent use of your legs.
Craig said: There was one odd moment when you went down into a big lunge. A joy to watch.
Paul said: Barbara that was the most beautiful performance I've ever seen you give.
Score: 9 / 10 / 9 / 9  total = 37
VIDEO: Click here to see Barbara's foxtrot on TVNZ ondemand

Tamati Coffey and Samantha Hitchcock - rumba - Irreplacable - Beyonce

Brendan said: You have an understanding of music and dance. I applaud you for that beautiful rumba.
Alison said: How refreshing to see a beginner with a grasp of rumba movement.
Craig said: You understand the dance and the cogs that make the rumba work.
Paul said: Samantha you've done great work with Tamati. You were inch off making magic. 
Score: 9 / 9 / 10 / 9   total =   37
VIDEO: Click here to see Tamati's rumba on TVNZ ondemand

The grand finale of Dancing with the Stars screens on Tuesday 21 April at 8.30pm on TV ONE .  Who do you think is going to win? Have your say on the Message Board below...

 

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  • windsong said on 2009-04-21 @ 18:51 NZDT:

    Definitely the awesome Tamati. Every week he honestly goes from strenght to strength. His partner has done a brilliant job, it must be so much harder for a female to train a male to dance, especially if the male has never had any experience in dance before this type of competitiom. GO TAMATI YOU GOOD THING !!!

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