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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 9:32 am
Travis' dance reminded me of his audition solo. Until I had rewatched the audition process tapes a bit ago, I had forgotten all about his powerful audition. He also spoke at that time eloquently about dance being in different "colors", and that for his audition, he would be doing "shades of blue". The one big difference in his audition solo (vs tongith)was that tonight he didn't take a big dramatic pause in the midst of his 30 seconds...maybe thought was too risky here. The other big difference was that unbelievably he actually put MORE heart and soul into this performance tonight than into his audition. Talk about giving it everything you've got! I also thought Dimitri would be gone. I wonder if they were concerned that Musa would make it all the way to the top based on personality, not performance, since from now on it's out of their hands?
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 9:48 am
I think Dimitri is getting by on sex appeal too; as is Natalie. Interesting that the judges came down on her for her sexiness and haven't really said much about Dimitri. O.K., I'll concede they did make some comment about him showing off his chest alot. I loved Musa. He was darn good looking, amazing at his genre and just seemed like a genuinely nice guy. I'm sure he's gotten good exposure from this and will be recognized somewhere along the line. I am always amazed at the tone and strength of Martha's body. She is so beautifully scupted! I think the winners (and, yes I think they should have a male and female winner) should be Allison and Benji. They have great personalities, are vibrant and very talented and seem to gain with each challenge. They are complete packages, in my opinion.
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 9:48 am
Dmitri did not look happy, even after he knew he was in. Was it the "abs" comment? So, from now on, it's voting on single performers?
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 9:49 am
I think Dimitri is getting by on sex appeal too; as is Natalie. Interesting that the judges came down on her for her sexiness and haven't really said much about Dimitri. O.K., I'll concede they did make some comment about him showing off his chest alot. I loved Musa. He was darn good looking, amazing at his genre and just seemed like a genuinely nice guy. I'm sure he's gotten good exposure from this and will be recognized somewhere along the line. I am always amazed at the tone and strength of Martha's body. She is so beautifully sculpted! I think the winners (and, yes I think they should have a male and female winner) should be Allison and Benji. They have great personalities, are vibrant and very talented and seem to gain with each challenge. They are complete packages, in my opinion.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 9:50 am
sorry for double post. I was trying to fix a spelling error.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 12:23 pm
Did anyone notice that it appeared Travis hurt his back during his solo? He kept reaching behind his back and supported the back of his head once, while holding back tears. It almost looks as if his tears were about pain and horror that he injured himself, initially. I have never been a Dimitri fan and would have preferred to have Musa stay, as well. The judges know that neither of them will win so why not save the guy with fans? Well, maybe that is why. They feared him staying too long and edging out a more talented male dancer. I bet that is exactly it. Get him while you can because he clearly has more appeal than Travis.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 2:04 pm
Maybe Travis was the one with the serious back injury that Nigel mentioned last week.
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Madelane
Member
08-20-2001
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 2:51 pm
Sorry I've been out of town and I JUST watched the shows and I agree with a lot of your comments and wanted to point one thing out: I cried like a BABY during Allison and Ivan's dance. When Allison said last night that the routine gave the both of them chills, I knew that was why. When the dancers feel it, we feel it.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 8:59 pm
Darrellh, I think the reason Dimitri did not look happy was because he had FINALLY gotten a partner to stick with for a while, and now she's gone....Usually, it's the women who look sad when they lose their partner, but this time Dimitri...I think he probably really hit it off with Ashlee.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 10:07 pm
I'm going to predict male and female winners. Male: I adore Ivan, love Travis, but I think the winner will be Benji. Female: Allison, hands down. (I've always been a fan of Heidi, Donyelle and Martha, but Allison is just a step above.) All of these contestants were MADE to dance. In the end, I think Allison will win the whole thing.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 10:50 pm
This week began the time when I don't want any of them to go! I love all of them! I honestly couldn't pick just one guy or girl that I think should win. They are soooo talented!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 1:06 am
I think we are going to see Donyelle lose some ground without Benji. The chemistry with Benji was keeping her at the top, but she is not as skilled as Alison and Natalie.
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Jedisan
Member
01-11-2002
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 11:29 am
II am surprised that no one has mentioned the Cat "slip up", and resulting tension for the remainder of the show... Darrellh and Beth4freedom, i think the reason Dimitri was so sullen was that he (and I) knew his partner was going home that night. If anyone has the tape, I would love to be proven wrong but I swear that after Ashlee did her solo, Cat said something like "I am going to miss your different hairstyles", essentially telling her she would not be coming back. This was prior to anyone else performing. For the rest of the show, there appeared to be so much tension btwn Cat and Nigel. Cat seemed to recognize her error pretty quickly, and more importantly Ashlee seemed to pick up on it. I would be surprised if Cat is asked back after this season, unless public opinion of her soars. Madelane, do you still have the tape? Maybe I am reading too much into the body language, and tones, and subtle glances, but I will stand by my assesment that Cat made the error of telling the viewers, and Ashlee, that the results of this show were pre-determined before their solos Cat knew from the start of the show, as do most people on set (from the script), what the outcome was going to be, but in her earnest to connect with the contestant, and show her human side to the audience, she slipped up. Maybe we will never know, and I'm a big dork. 
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:54 pm
I did notice that but assumed she forgot to add, if you go tonight. I doubt the judges tell her even if they do know ahead who is going. I also believe that they decide after the solo's but enter that pow wow with a good idea of whose time has come. I thought it possible that Jaymz could have easily gone the night he fell off the stage had Ben not been so cocky.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 1:24 pm
Jedi, I heard that also and was surprised she said it. I guess the 'IF you leave' was supposed to be implied! LOL she also said something to Musa that made me think he was leaving but I forgot what it was
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 1:35 pm
Hmmm, I remember that too, but not the timing of the remark. For some reason, casting back now, I thought it was after her elimination had been announced. Did you check back on your tape and confirm it was BEFORE the actual announcement, Jedisan? (Love your puppy, btw!)
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Chalupa
Member
09-21-2005
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 1:36 pm
I'm pretty sure I heard the if you leave part... and I may be in the minority but I love Cat...she seems to love the job and has fun with it...and doesn't take herself too seriously
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 2:07 pm
I like Cat a lot. I think she is great!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 3:47 pm
Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | Travis and Heidi - Contemporary and Paso Doble Ivan and Martha - Hip Hop and Smooth Waltz Ryan and Allison - Contemporary and Pretty sure it's Jazz? Benji and Natalie - Jazz and Hip Hop <--- I'm not sure if they're doing Hip Hop Dmitry and Donyelle - Salsa and I believe they're doing Lindy Hop | These are the pairings and dances to the best of the posters memory. He was at the taping on Thursday when they chose.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 4:12 pm
I like the pairings!! This show is much better this year...great dancers, it is so hard to pick a fav. Musa...I shall miss you sooo much!! I know great things are in store for you. You have the best smile of any Hottie I have seen!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 4:12 pm
I also will miss Ashlee, her doll routine was my fav of the season!!! but I am parcial to dolls!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 5:25 pm
Interesting
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 6:46 pm
I don't like the pairings. Dmitry is the kiss of death ...
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 6:48 pm
He sure is.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 5:31 am
I don't like the pairings either but Dimitri is just an individual, now, so he can't drag anyone with him.
Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | I would have liked to have seen Dimitri paired with Heidi and given Lyrical and Hip Hop or Contemporary dances. I want to see their limitations. Can they do it well or will their ballroom training prohibit a looser style? Heidi doing a Paso Doble? Of course she will do that well and it will look like everyone we have seen on Dancing With the Stars. ho hum. We KNOW she can do ballroom. Enough already. I am sick to death of ballroom, can you tell. There is not much of a call for ballroom champions outside of their own culture. Dance troops, broadway, Vegas show, etc usually need those skilled in a varity of comtemporary styles. Anyway, moving on. I also would like to see Donyelle be given hip hop and contemporary dances (her specialities) so she can shine. Salsa and Lindy hop?! The poor girl! |
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