The Keep Dancing Podcast

Blackpool qualification week gives us a lot to chew on. Ellie is joined by Vikki, Meg, Milly, Ariadne and Elliott munch on some warm carbohydrates. Also discussed: - Presented without comment https://www.instagram.com/rpdr_nolimbs/ - Strictly gender studies: Who goes ‘shopping’? - A Heather Small deep cut - How can you jive as chips? - Are all the Dance Anthems Pasos because of Insomnia? There’s a...

Ellie is joined by Ewan to talk about the role of reality TV narrative shaping in Strictly, and how it’s all on show this year. NOTE: We recorded this last Saturday morning, before the news about Amy not being able to participate in the rest of the series. I think the points still hold together. Topics discussed: - Charlie Brooker on The Edit: https://youtu.be/BBwepkVurCI?si=IVKX3JFjEcsBnDfb - Par...

What is Icon? Ellie voyages to the outer limits of what constitutes iconicity with Ariadne, AJ, Vikki, Milly and Elliott. Also discussed: - Pete’s commitment to the bit - The Silly Train vs Taylor Swift - Romeo & Juliet (Zefferelli’s version) - BLACK SABBATH BALLET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM0IaQGsKBz - The art of the YouTube thumbnail - Substitute Pro Anecdotes - Couples Choice: we’ll allo...

RE YOU SPOOKY!? Ellie is joined by Elliott, Ariadne, AJ and Meg to watch Strictly from behind the communal sofa. Elliott once more on the motorway. We’ve asked him to make a nest of egg boxes and cushions, or failing that, bring back the owl. Also discussed: - GET WELL SOON AMY xxxx - Comments on Gene Simmons which have already aged like milk - Follow Dr Liz Gloyn for more on Bromans and also actu...

Rail metaphors abound as we find that the winner train is at least delayed. Ellie is joined by AJ, Ariadne, Elliott and Meg to examine the conundrum that is Week 5 on Strictly. Also discussed: - The .io domain name and some ISO chat - Alternative formats for the show that don’t feel so long - Lack of suitable songs for the Viennese - A cursed mini-segment - Pumpkin farming - Artisan roll topping t...

Everything is FINE in Strictlyland, nothing is at all amiss. Ellie is joined by AJ, Meg, Milly and Elliott to talk new themes, old themes, frocks, shocks and occasionally some dance themed content. Content warning for general discussion of workplace sexual harassment. Apologies for Elliott’s audio and noises off, once again he is broadcasting from the central reservation of the M62. Also covered:...

Once more Movies Week brings brow-furrowing scoring, costuming and CGI and a slightly predictable denouement. Ellie is joined by AJ, Elliott, Meg and Vikki to string together a loosely connected collection of Bond jokes. Also discussed: - Pierce Brosnan - A slow, gentle roast of Neil Jones - A request for feedback on the flat shoe jive case - Spoilers for the Barbie movie and also The Prime of Mis...

The first dance-off of the 2024 series delivers a HMM?! Ellie is joined by AJ, Ariadne, Milly and Meg to wonder in passing about Craig’s wig. Lots of fire in this episode. But there are some nice storylines too. Topics discussed: - The fringe to stoning continuum - Content note: exactly one new sound effect - Demands to see The Farm - Chaperone Alcove drinking game - New James Bond casting ideas -...

It’s the first actual dances of the series! Ellie is joined by Elliott, Milly and Meg for a medium-sized podcast about a very long show. - Thinking about how retroreflector tape works - A whole new medium-sized prop! - Beaming personalities down the camera: a skill - A good pro: someone who makes the most of their celeb - Speaking of… YAY CHRIS and YAY DIANNE! - Gladiators and DWTS US digressions

The new season is here. AJ works through our new dance partnerships with Meg and Ewan. Also discussed - That beard. - The Countryfile vote. - Educating through public service broadcasting. - Dave Arch’s Monkey’s Paw. If you’d like to get in touch with us, email us at keepdancingpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on instagram at @keepdancingpod. Keep Dancing Pod supports the work of Gendered Intelligen...

Ellie is joined by AJ, Milly, Meg, Elliot and Vikki to voyage into the past and appreciate the very first episode of Strictly in glorious standard definition technicolour potatovision! Do topics arising from the dawn of the show shine some light on the current Discourse? You’ll have to listen to find out. Plus: a quick assessment of the cast of the 2024 series. Are they WHO? or THEM! Also discusse...

It’s over! Ellie is joined by Ariadne, AJ and Milly for an episode covering the final and semi-final of the Sewing Bee and making concerned hoots about safeguarding in Strictly. Topics covered: - Another name for elbow length gloves - Another challenge direct from our family dressing up box - Ailsa made a lot of really hot garments - Unexpected Keith Floyd reference in the podcasting area - YAY LU...

Get yourselves ready, it’s another combination Strictly Newsblast and Divas Week recap. Is divas week just drag week for cowards? The makes are incredible either way. Topics covered: - A continued lack of legally actionable content! - Ellie’s tripartite theory of musicals - The Duchess of Crotch, origin story - Suzy’s winter big coat - Ailsa: prophet Watch this for more sewing: https://www.bbc.co....

It’s had its knockers, but Lingerie Week is very brassiere focused this year. Ellie is joined by AJ and Ariadne for more pyjama propaganda. Topics covered: - Verdigris… in bed - Muscle tube: is it art? - A Philadelphia punk band gets a mention - Blame Paul Hollywood

Ellie is joined by AJ and Milly to coo over the tiny tiny spooky mannequins. Topics covered: - Sequin bomber technique tip - A very clever joke about knowing about films - Fancy dress reminiscences - What jumpsuit should kids actually wear - Week 1 cocoon dress update (derogatory)

Ellie is joined by AJ and Ariadne for India week, where no place name pun is left undone. Topics covered: - Patrick Grant for Strictly plz (if not too busy) - Technical buttonhole progress chat - Drawing the All Saints dress from memory - Waffling on about Just Dance - Definitely incorrect finalist predictions

Ellie is joined by Milly and AJ for a group therapy session about organza. Plus! A Strictly newsblast. Topics covered: - Goodness me, those bags were bad - Organza in some detail - What do Ofcom want with us? - Tendrils and Mullets and Robot Nipples The books we were talking about: The Golden Thread https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-golden-thread/kassia-st-clair/9781473659056 Salt: A World Hist...

We’re all going on a summer holiday with a suitcase full of indifferently hemmed garments. Ellie is joined by Milly, AJ and Ariadne to voyage to the Riviera of the Mind. Topics covered: - Doing numbers by damaging heirlooms - Sweet baby angel Don rides on - New motto for the rave community - 24/7 pyjama lifestyle - Surprisingly technical pattern grading chat

Sports Week! Sew something nice or else you’ll be forced to do it in your vest and pants. Ellie is joined by Milly and AJ. Topics covered: - Eras of Lucy & Yak - What is a coverstitch? - No-one libelled Dickie Bird as far as you know - Make Team GB strips more exciting plz

We’re forming a cocoon (with pockets) around you during a chaotic time. Ellie is joined by AJ, Ariadne and Milly for some pure frock chat. Topics covered: - Milly’s Manifesto - Pascha’s Cute Aggression Edit - Content warning for ventriloquism - Godets! - Whose story do we need much more detail on? - Questions about Luke’s workspace

It’s another ‘live’ shambles pod, as Ellie is joined by AJ, Elliot and Meg to react to the Grand Final of the 2023 series of Strictly. Ellie & Vito won! Also discussed: - The return of the Gene Kelly’s Bum awards - Eurovision? Already? - Hooray for Hollywood (maybe) - A free idea for a podcast - Which small state is your best bet if you fancy doing Eurovision? - GLADIATORS READY? If you’d like to...

The final line up is more or less sorted and given that it’s the one we expected there’s time for some digressions. Ellie is joined by AJ, Meg and Milly to read the tea leaves on the Grand Final dance cards. Great thanks to www.strictlydb.com for making the dance card reading section possible. Also discussed: - Nap strategy - Pleather rage - Espresso pricing - Borough discourse - Velvet (at length...

We’re absolutely reeling from a Musicals Week which cost Nigel his rib integrity and his place in the competition. Ellie is joined by Meg and Ann to hope this never happens again. Also discussed: - Caterpillars vs worms - ‘Talky’ vs ‘songy’ musicals - Painkiller stories - How to get your first TV credit now - Does Zawe Ashton prefer snooker? - Who are the current teen heartthrobs? If you’d like to...

As sure as December follows November, our faves collide in the dance off just short of the final. Ellie is joined by AJ, Meg and Milly to have a cry about it. Also discussed: - RIP the Paperchase Christmas Baubles section - Tedious segue to get to a Eurovision fact, sorry - It’s hard for the man in the rumba, the musical - The fate of Nadiya’s very real dance partner, Geoff - Episode request for Y...

We’re back on the train to Blackpool and you know what that means in terms of sound effects. Ellie is joined by Ann, AJ, Meg and Elliott to experience it all over again. Your episode is late and there is some road noise incursion because things happened, a lot, for two days. Also discussed: - Kai: a good guy - Silk yardage - Dance card tea leaf readings - Harry Styles? - Histrionic Rumbas If you’d...