Heartwarming Moment Amber Davies Teaches Welsh to Her Strictly Come Dancing Partner
Amber Davies and her partner Nikita Kuzmin showcased a remarkable routine on Strictly Come Dancing this week, performing a vibrant salsa. The duo’s impressive performance received a score of 38, with judges Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas awarding them nines, while Motsi Mabuse and Anton du Beke gave them the highest possible score.
Welsh Language Lessons
Before their dance, Amber shared her struggles in finding the right rhythm. She described her body movement as “straight,” which made it challenging to embrace the salsa style. To help her partner relax, Amber decided to teach Nikita some basic Welsh, highlighting her pride in her heritage.
- Nikita asked Amber: “What’s the Welsh word for forward?”
- Amber responded with “ymlaen.”
- She counted the beat in Welsh: “un, dau, tri, pedwar.”
Nikita expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Amber taught me the words in Welsh for arms and legs, and I’ve never been happier.” He even humorously noted that “jellyfish” in Welsh became one of his favorite words. As they practiced, he gave her tips on refining her arm and leg movements.
Making Wales Proud
Amber acknowledged the challenges of the dance, emphasizing the importance of connecting with one’s body. She conveyed a heartfelt message in Welsh, stating, “Ond mae’n amser dawnsio a gobeithio ‘dan ni’n gwneud Cymru yn falch,” which translates to “It’s time to dance and I hope to make Wales proud.”
The emotional moment culminated with Amber leaping into Nikita’s arms after Craig praised their routine as “a-maz-ing.” Motsi’s feedback was equally glowing, declaring that their performance was “absolutely spectacular.”
