This never gets boring, absolutely fabulous this was their dance, don;t think it will ever be bettered. Every time I hear those opening notes I think of this dance, just incredible. Gutted we won't get to see Austin do it, I think he is the only one who could have come close =[
This still remains my favourite Argentine Tango AND my favourite SCD dance EVER! The celebrities this year (Well, last year actually) just totally didn't give it as much passion as these 2 did. I could watch this all day, and never tire of it.
The requirements for this Argetine Tango were quite clearly stated for all contestants by the current World Champions and the dancers were free to interpret these. Mark and karen's interpretation was superb. I think this dance is truly breathtaking.
Can't believe Rachel just got 4 10's and this only got 3!!! Where is the justice in that?? That dance still gives me shivers!! Best dance EVER on Strictly! :D
Ive been backing mark and karen from show one, they so deserve to win... keeep voting. bless karen she soo deseved a 10 and mark, who was well hot in this vid lol keep it up guys :-) and ... Keeeeep Dancing xx
haha yeah i still think about this dance. for me there are just a few defining dances where music, choreography and the dance just work so perfectly. most dances, no matter how technically good they are, tend to get lost eventually. This, their salsa, jill's jive and now rachel's rumba are probably it for me. In the words of Craig it was a-ma-zing!!!
i have noticed that karen did a much simpler choreography for mark to handle...something that would highlight his best features as a dancer and perform with so much passion. This I think made mark very confident in dancing this argentine tango...something that was performed very brilliantly.
I will seriously never tire of this dance, its just breathtaking... I will seriosuly never understand why Craig didn't give a 10 either. I would really like to know his reasons!
The Argentine Tango as danced by Mark and Karen was magnificent and I am not interested in any other dancers. It was these two amazing people who brought this dance to my attention.
You're right. this year's celebs didnt come close to this tango. However i love Vincent n Flavia's performance on last years show. Much better than 2005 and 2007.
OMG totally agree about Emma!!! They loved her but WHY???? However I did carry on watching because I really wanted Mark and Karen to win, so glad they did!!! This dance and their salsa are my favourites =]
I say the same. I absolutely love this routine, I was glued to it when I first saw it and it still gives me goosebumps but Gilles and Cheryl's routine definitely just about clinches it for me now! :D
I'm sick of people commenting saying it wasnt an argentine tango or wasnt the tradiitonal music. These 2 were helped with choreography in the week by real argentine tango professionals so how can it be wrong or rubbish? There are many different ways of doing the dance but i think people just have to see it for what it was, a fantastic performance.
Trust me, they have not been overmarking Rachel, she has deserved most of her 10s if not all of them this series. She has been the best dancer this series for me. In fact if she gets another 2 sets of 10s in the final, she will break Alesha's record of 10's in Strictly's history. Also the standard of dancing this year has been so high that they all deserve 10s.
OMG, I can't belive that Mark danced like that!..he looked like one of the guys that danced with V and F in the show dance!...this was amazing!..I to think he hasn't ever danced before this program!...wow..I have been training to dance for over 7 years and I don't think I can do it as good as he has done!..
actually it's fantasia argentine tango (show tango), but it looked like it also had elements of ballroom international tango and a little of rumba in it - you can see it in Mark's hold during the promenades. Not bad for a celebrity without a dance background
Well I suppose you already did this routine then. As you say Jut because I am lati american doesn't make me an expert in Tango dance but because I had learned to dance Argentine Tango when I was 6 yrs old and also learned about the history of the Argentine tango, I know what I'm talking about.
i never get tire of watching this dance ... mark is by far the best male dancer ever on SCD ... I wonder why Karen isn't on SCD this year ? she would make a great judge !
I miss Karen so much this year - always love to watch these two when I have a spare minute. Watching Karens reaction to the ten's always makes my eyes water a tad!!
Where was the 4th 10? Wtf woz Craig finking, jesus it must take sumfin 2 move him!! If it woz that am-az-ing y didnt he score it a 10!! I swear that dance still gives me chills... i dont know much about dancing or anything but when i watch this it takes my breath away!
Just for clarification, this is *not* Argentine Tango, but a version of *Ballroom* Tango. I say this not in detriment of the couple by any means, but because Argentine Tango dance (and music) is so different from this (and beautiful). If anyone cares to watch how good Argentine Tango is danced, please search for youtube videos of stars such as Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa, or Javier Rodriguez and Geraldine Rojas; you won't be disappointed, I promise.
@juvoder The routine is full of Argentine tango elements - from basic cross system walks to sacadas and enganches. Obviously it is choreographed and there are some very showy moves that would never be used in a social milonga, but that is true of any show piece.
No, a celebraty contestant is assigned a professional partner, most of whom are regulars on each series. Mark is a Cricket player, and Karen is the professional. I can see why you'd think they're a couple though, this is one sexy dance.
Are you latin American? Because I'm latin, and I can tell you, this was A plus dancing routine. Have all the elements you need to performance a Tango, the characters of passion, the gaucho steps. Everything.. So you really don't know what are you talking about.
Given the difficulty of the dance, and how sharp and polished Mark and Karen's performance was, this is probably the best dance in the history of Strictly. CRW should hang his head in shame that he gave it a 9.
What is your problem folk? No one of them is argentin Tango dancers. Karen is international latin dancer. Ballroom dancers can fake argentin tango better. She did the best from what she can - with ballance and leg locks. In was musical, contained argentin tango lines. Very good effort, what more do you want?
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I can't stop watching this, it's just superb
The BEST EVER of all seasons in all countries!!!! I can watch this on the loop for hours!!!!!
This never gets boring, absolutely fabulous this was their dance, don;t think it will ever be bettered. Every time I hear those opening notes I think of this dance, just incredible.
Gutted we won't get to see Austin do it, I think he is the only one who could have come close =[
i watch this sooo much, i hope if this dance comes on this strictly this year, mark and karen are invited back to show em how its done!
I cant get enough of this vid... Love it
I absolutely love Mark and Karen they are the best! This dance should have got 4 tens though, shame on you Craig!
Thanks so much for posting this!
Think your right, Flavia and Matts Rumba/Salsa is number two, had to think about it, but your right, this is he best dance ever.
Absolutely fantastic! I can watch that dance over and over again, and I still get the chills! Mark & Karen to win :)
Mark and Karen's partnership was the definition of chemistry :)
A M A Z I N G, A M A Z I N G, A M A Z I N G !!!!!
Karen is one legendary dancer/choreographer!
Gives me goosebumps. Brilliant!
This is my favourite dance and I think the best dance of all the series of SCD!!! Oh, I too am missing Karen and Mark!
This still remains my favourite Argentine Tango AND my favourite SCD dance EVER! The celebrities this year (Well, last year actually) just totally didn't give it as much passion as these 2 did. I could watch this all day, and never tire of it.
Awesome. such an amazing dance. i love this one soooo much, and can watch it over and over. thanks so much for posting.
Nearly 2 years on and people are still talkin bout this dance! Thats cos its fantastic!!!! Shivers every time I watch!!
Brilliant to watch,they were brilliant together but I think she was in love with him,the way she touched him and reacted with him,wonderful to watch
a totally amazing dance! they were so mint! :D
The music is PERFECT!
The requirements for this Argetine Tango were quite clearly stated for all contestants by the current World Champions and the dancers were free to interpret these. Mark and karen's interpretation was superb. I think this dance is truly breathtaking.
karen is my absolute favourite you can really tell she loves to dance
In my opinion, Karen is the best Strictly professional. This dance was awesome - best of all five series. Keep dancing!
Can't believe Rachel just got 4 10's and this only got 3!!! Where is the justice in that?? That dance still gives me shivers!! Best dance EVER on Strictly! :D
I agree; should have got 40/40.
The dance was superb and the music was spot on imo.
karen is t best pro dancer ever on t show! mark is all time favourite celeb dancer and this t best dance EVER on all t series of SCD!
Ive been backing mark and karen from show one, they so deserve to win... keeep voting. bless karen she soo deseved a 10 and mark, who was well hot in this vid lol
keep it up guys :-) and ... Keeeeep Dancing xx
haha yeah i still think about this dance. for me there are just a few defining dances where music, choreography and the dance just work so perfectly. most dances, no matter how technically good they are, tend to get lost eventually. This, their salsa, jill's jive and now rachel's rumba are probably it for me.
In the words of Craig it was a-ma-zing!!!
THE BEST STRICTLY DANCE EVER EVER EVER EVER!!!! Love it to pieces, gives me goosebumps everytime! love mark and karren!!
This is still my favourite Strictly dance of all time.
Fantastic! Can watch this over and over, so brilliant it gives me the tingles.
i have noticed that karen did a much simpler choreography for mark to handle...something that would highlight his best features as a dancer and perform with so much passion. This I think made mark very confident in dancing this argentine tango...something that was performed very brilliantly.
Totally, completely and utterly mesmerising. Best ever dance - it will take some beating.
Totally agree! It's gone down in history =D
Probably the best dance ever in the history of SCD. Simply fantastic.
this and their legendary Salsa has gone down in strictly history... :)
I will seriously never tire of this dance, its just breathtaking...
I will seriosuly never understand why Craig didn't give a 10 either. I would really like to know his reasons!
The best dance ive seen em do!
That was serious! What passion!
Absolutely fantastic.
loved mark & karen, what a great argentine tango,well pleased for them
The Argentine Tango as danced by Mark and Karen was magnificent and I am not interested in any other dancers. It was these two amazing people who brought this dance to my attention.
this is by far my favourite dance ever in strictly. seriously amazing..!!
Awww, Karen's such a sweet heart,,,miss her a lot.
The highlight of SCD4! Amaaaazing.
You're right. this year's celebs didnt come close to this tango. However i love Vincent n Flavia's performance on last years show. Much better than 2005 and 2007.
This is the best dance of the entire series!!!
OMG totally agree about Emma!!! They loved her but WHY???? However I did carry on watching because I really wanted Mark and Karen to win, so glad they did!!! This dance and their salsa are my favourites =]
Incredible. They had everything and I commend both of them for learning it so fast!
yum yum - Mark is lush
I say the same. I absolutely love this routine, I was glued to it when I first saw it and it still gives me goosebumps but Gilles and Cheryl's routine definitely just about clinches it for me now! :D
I'm sick of people commenting saying it wasnt an argentine tango or wasnt the tradiitonal music. These 2 were helped with choreography in the week by real argentine tango professionals so how can it be wrong or rubbish? There are many different ways of doing the dance but i think people just have to see it for what it was, a fantastic performance.
Thank you so much for posting this! Wow! What a fab performance. And Karen's reaction to the 10s is wonderful.
still get goosebumps watching this... nearly a year later.... hot hot HOT!!
i love this dance!! he was amazing!!
no one can replace mark, but i think matt cud come dangerously close
I loved Karen!! Can't believe she's gone!
Trust me, they have not been overmarking Rachel, she has deserved most of her 10s if not all of them this series. She has been the best dancer this series for me. In fact if she gets another 2 sets of 10s in the final, she will break Alesha's record of 10's in Strictly's history. Also the standard of dancing this year has been so high that they all deserve 10s.
One year on and I still am awed by this dance! Seriously pwns every AT there has been in SCD 5!!
OMG, I can't belive that Mark danced like that!..he looked like one of the guys that danced with V and F in the show dance!...this was amazing!..I to think he hasn't ever danced before this program!...wow..I have been training to dance for over 7 years and I don't think I can do it as good as he has done!..
actually it's fantasia argentine tango (show tango), but it looked like it also had elements of ballroom international tango and a little of rumba in it - you can see it in Mark's hold during the promenades. Not bad for a celebrity without a dance background
I'm so chuffed they won; they're both fantastic!
This is my favourite dance of the whole of that series
Well I suppose you already did this routine then.
As you say Jut because I am lati american doesn't make me an expert in Tango dance but because I had learned to dance Argentine Tango when I was 6 yrs old and also learned about the history of the Argentine tango, I know what I'm talking about.
so intense. amazing performance.
Best SCD dance ever!!
I think they are so amazing and bless karen,she deserved them points
i never get tire of watching this dance ... mark is by far the best male dancer ever on SCD ... I wonder why Karen isn't on SCD this year ? she would make a great judge !
I miss Karen so much this year - always love to watch these two when I have a spare minute. Watching Karens reaction to the ten's always makes my eyes water a tad!!
One Of Favorite Ever On Strictly
ahhh, i loved this dance. memories
i REALLY hope Karen gets a good partner this year. She's one of my fav out of all the SCD professional dancers
Absolutely phenomenal! Thank you so much for putting this up so soon :)
That would be cool to tango to bond music :P
Well done Mark and Karen!
Where was the 4th 10? Wtf woz Craig finking, jesus it must take sumfin 2 move him!! If it woz that am-az-ing y didnt he score it a 10!! I swear that dance still gives me chills... i dont know much about dancing or anything but when i watch this it takes my breath away!
Just for clarification, this is *not* Argentine Tango, but a version of *Ballroom* Tango. I say this not in detriment of the couple by any means, but because Argentine Tango dance (and music) is so different from this (and beautiful). If anyone cares to watch how good Argentine Tango is danced, please search for youtube videos of stars such as Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa, or Javier Rodriguez and Geraldine Rojas; you won't be disappointed, I promise.
@juvoder
The routine is full of Argentine tango elements - from basic cross system walks to sacadas and enganches. Obviously it is choreographed and there are some very showy moves that would never be used in a social milonga, but that is true of any show piece.
Yea, I love the 1.35 bit too!
AMAZING!
so awsome!
You know something?
When I am pissed off or down, like I am at the moment.
I just watch this video.
outstanding!
Ah Karen how I do love thee.
Can't believe this didn't get 40!! what was up with craig. Best strictly dance along with Tom's showdance
could I be any more in love....???
No, a celebraty contestant is assigned a professional partner, most of whom are regulars on each series. Mark is a Cricket player, and Karen is the professional. I can see why you'd think they're a couple though, this is one sexy dance.
i second that!
Are you latin American? Because I'm latin, and I can tell you, this was A plus dancing routine. Have all the elements you need to performance a Tango, the characters of passion, the gaucho steps. Everything.. So you really don't know what are you talking about.
It's the same show, but when the BBC sold the show concept abroad it was changed to Dancing with the stars in the US
Yes that's not really Argentine Tango, but it's amazing! I'll give them 10 too!
ic...well if it was Matt Dawson I was going to protest!!
this is the bomb excellent video love keren's dress love mark coz he is sexy & last but not least i absolutely love their dance
Given the difficulty of the dance, and how sharp and polished Mark and Karen's performance was, this is probably the best dance in the history of Strictly. CRW should hang his head in shame that he gave it a 9.
WOW AGAIN!
Most definately!
The song is GoldenEye by Tina Turner
What is your problem folk?
No one of them is argentin Tango dancers.
Karen is international latin dancer.
Ballroom dancers can fake argentin tango better. She did the best from what she can - with ballance and leg locks. In was musical, contained argentin tango lines. Very good effort, what more do you want?
Beautiful routine and she executes it very well!!!! But interesting choice of song....
of course she did, she is the pro you utter div
most of them are dancing couples, and quite a few are actually married or in relationships.
a damm sexy dance the Argentine Tango shame i cant dance lol
What song is this?
He's really fit tbf :)
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