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Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 11:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
My Tivo indicates the first hour is a repeat. It has been wrong in the past but that is what it is showing, now.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 11:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Well, yay on that repeat hour for me. And thanks for sharing. (I was in my mother's house readying things for moving to storage for a few days--and escaping the heat when our ac broke down--with no access to TV.) Thanks for sharing all your comments, everyone!

Don't mind Dmitry and Martha going too much--even though I think both are talented. Nothing personally invested in either emotionally--pulling for others so much more.

Next cuts will be much tougher on viewers, I think. Guessing Ivan is at risk, as is Natalie. Shocked to read that Allison faltered in her performance; disappointed to hear that. Hope she rebounds this week.

Sunshinemiss
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08-11-2001

Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshinemiss a private message Print Post    
Did anyone else notice Natalie was not in the opening number Thursday? And she had a (very subtle flesh-toned) ace bandage on her knee during her performance. Anybody know what happened? When Donielle got injured a few weeks back they informed us, wondering why they didn't do so this week...?

Buggles
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09-07-2002

Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 6:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Buggles a private message Print Post    
Just for the record, I don't find Dimitri particularly sexy (he is so young for one thing).. just commenting on his 'sexy' style of dance, which I do like. The shirt ripping thing was just funny.

But I think it's sort of refreshing to see a guy 'put it out there.' Men trying to appeal to us instead of the usual vice versa... can that be so wrong

Jan
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08-01-2000

Monday, July 24, 2006 - 5:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
Sunshine, I think I remember Cat saying something about natalie not being in the opening number due to an injury - right at the beginning of the show, just after they all performed?

Snuffles
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07-17-2005

Monday, July 24, 2006 - 6:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Snuffles a private message Print Post    
I really love this show! Didn't see the first season though, does anyone know where I can find downloads of the first season?

I'm glad (though surprised) that Dimitri is gone, though I kind of see him as a better dancer than Ivan - both have their "gimmicks" as Nigel pointed out.

I did like the moment where Dimitri chose not to expose his chest, that was fun/sassy. and I agree with Ladytex about finding the understated more sexy than those trying to "prove" they are sexy.

My favorites seem to be common favorites too:
1 - Travis
2 - Donyelle
3 - Benji
4 - Heidi

I would like either Travis or Donyelle to win, and at the very least, to go the furthest if they don't win, so they get the most exposure to help their careers.

It's hard though, since they are all really great dancers!

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Monday, July 24, 2006 - 6:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
I am alone in not wanting Heidi to win. Her facial expressions and perky movements drive me to distraction.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Monday, July 24, 2006 - 6:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
No you aren't Ms Bat.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, July 24, 2006 - 7:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
It was Donyelle who had an ankle injury, wasn't it?

And yeah,I think Heidi has a rockin' body and she can surely kick butt on the jive, but... her expressions distract me senseless! :-)

Darrellh
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07-21-2004

Monday, July 24, 2006 - 10:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Darrellh a private message Print Post    
Heidi looks like Reece Witherspoon's less attractive sister. She could be the dance double if Reece ever does a dance flick.

I'm not saying Heidi is ugly, so don't get all upset. Just that they are similar, but Reece looks the better of the two.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Monday, July 24, 2006 - 10:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Lol Darrell, no need to whisper. Heidi can dance her ass off but she still looks like a cheerleader while doing it to me.

Ariasmum
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07-21-2006

Monday, July 24, 2006 - 11:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ariasmum a private message Print Post    
I agree with the Reece Witherspoon comparison. There is just something about Heidi's face that seems a little punched in.........like a Cabbage Patch doll as Nigel said.

I got a kick out of the French judge putting 'S's on words that don't end in 'S' and leave them off of words that do end in 'S'.

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 3:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
This is a very detailed report of someone who was at the taping of tonights show. It reveals the pairings, dances and judges comments.

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Okay I'm going to do a full report. I'll try to remember everything.

So first up was Travis and Donyelle.

They did a super cool hip hop routine to Fergie's new song London Bridge. It was choreagraphed by Shane Sparks..which was dissapointing because my friend and I went to the show JUST for Wade and he wasn't there. Basically they had two masks on, one in the front and one in the back. I thought the concept was awesome...and The masks weren't a distraction...I think it was incredibly entertaining to watch ur senses jump out the window...when you can't really tell between the front and the back.. I LOVED IT.

Nigel - He didn't like the masks and said that it took away from the performance because the audience won't be able to connect. He also said it would be hard for America to understand that choreagraphy.

Mary Murphy - She loved it. She loved the choreagraphy the concept and the dancers. SHe said it was hot.

Dan - Agreed with Nigel about the masks but said it was good. It wasn't as good as it COULD have been but he was happy with it and thought it was a hot performance.

Hokidoki - they didn't put down their dancing abilities...cause it was there. They did a great job at dancing hip hop. I loved it. The moves were great the concept. I loved every minute of it.

Next was Allison and Ivan doing doing an Argentine Tango by Alex De Silva (C'mon? argentine again?)

Nigel - Thought that the chemistry was great...was happy to see them together again and liked it.

Mary - Commented on how difficult it is to get the feet whipping down...Saying that one wrong whip could turn Ivan from a rooster into a hen. She liked it.

Dan - he liked it as well. Said he likes the two of them together. Also said that this time Ivan pulled Allison through the dance and worked her on the stage.

Hokidoki - It was good...but I don't think it deserved as much praise as it got. As for Dan's comment. Completely uncalled for and untrue. Allison was the one who shone on stage (literaly) and Ivan merely did a few feet whippings here and there....I thought their first tango was better than this one. I was a bit underwhelmed.

Next up was Natalie and Ryan doing a Disco by Tyce

Nigel - thought that it was bad. Ryan was uncomfortable in his shoes up on stage and that he had 0 chemistry with Natalie. Didn't like it at all.

Mary - Same. Said disco is suppose to be fun but Ryan looked completely out of place out there and didn't show an ounce of personality. Agreed with the no chemsitry bit as well.

Dan - said "it was painful to watch." The tricks were shakey and everything about it was horrible.

Hokidoki - I thought this was the worst routine of the night as well. When Ryan picks natalie up for this spin...he looked as if he'd stumble down...the transition between moves were horrible and it was just bad. This was the worst reviewed dance of the night. Every judge hated it. I think Ryan maybe gone this week unless a miracle happens.

Benji and Heidi. Did a was it Broadway? I coudln't hear or see because of the screams...but I think it was that or Jazz.

Nigel - Said it was fantastic..sensational..and said Hallelujah.

Mary - said AMEN. LOved it.

Dan - Loved it as well. Said the chemistry was fantastic.

Hokidoki - I liked it as well. You can tell they've been danccing together...they were totally into the dance and enjoyed every moment of it. Though i'm a Travis fan I have to say he got schooled this week by Benji and Heidi.

Next Travis and Donyelle Quick step of doooom.

Nigel - Thought they danced it like they were professional dancers....but NOT professional ballroom. They did the choreagraphy..and said they didn't get the style down. They hopped more than skipped and glided...and he said it wasn't good "i'm afraid".

Mary - Same. She got really technical. She tore at every single detail of the dance with the feet and the arms and the turns and the "closeness" of the bodies. She said a 747 could have landed between them. Didn't like it.

Dan - Said HE loves puting down Nigel and Mary but culdn't this time. He agreed and said it wasn't good enough.

Hokidoki - I don't know quickstep at all. I thought it was good. I saw Nigel dancing in his seat so I thought he would like it. But i guess I kind of know what they were saying. I was really scared when i saw that quickstep on the paper. Quickstep is probably the worst ballroom..no1 really gets it. They also compared travis and Donyelle to Nick Lazzarini and Jamile's quick step from last season..and said it wasn't even as good as theirs. That saddened me...I really thought they would at least give them credit for doing it.

Next was Alison and Ivan doing a Hip Hop Routine.

Nigel - Loved the softness of it. TOld them that it was great. And said it was warm and gentle unlike the crazy upbeat high energy kind of hip hop.

Mary - Agreed. She said it was cute and warm and she loved it.

Dan - Commented on how difficult it is to pull a soft hip hop routine beause it's about performance and feeling instead of just coming out and dancing full out with high energy. He praised shane for the choreagraphy and said it was great.

Hokidoki - it was cute i give them that. They did it well..but I still liked Travis and Donyelle's hip hop more.

Next Natalie and Ryan Contemporary

Nigel - Thought it was beautiful and commented on Ryan. Said this is what Ryan's here to do.

Mary - thought it was good too. It was beautiful and nice.

Dan - Same.

Hokidoki - overrated. This couldn't compare to even jaymz and jessica's contemp. It was bad...they had timing issues....and natalie completely FLOPPED out of her pirouette sequence...I can't believe they diudn't comment on that. I was very mad when I heard these reviews....I was shocked. But I hvae to agree if done right it would have been a very very beautiful piece.

Final Benji & Heidi = Club Mambo

Nigel - FANTASTIC. WOW. LOVED IT. thought it looked professional.

Mary - Same.

Dan - Couldn't find a single negative thing to say about it.

Hokidoki - yes it was high energy yes it was great...but I thought it was a bit unfair to pair them up this quickly. It really makes it hard for other dancers. They already had years and years of chemistry built. I'm happy that all the Benji/Heidi fans get to cheer but c'mon....what the HECK?


Jan
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 6:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
so it sounds like
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Natalie and Ryan
may be saying bye bye this week, I guess??

PS thanks so much for the scoop ms Bat :-):-)

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 7:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
That is my guess. It is the obvious choice, they have both been sliding. I am not sure that this week has anything to do with it, really.

Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 7:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Angelicfairies2 a private message Print Post    
I don't watch this show all that much but what I do know is that Heidi can dance her a$$ off!!

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 10:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
Many of them can and keep their face from contorting at the same time. Heidi can go as far as I am concerned. Ballroom is not of much interest to me and that is all I see in her solos. She never gets on the floor, none of the ballroom people do. The swivel their hips and do the Ed Grimley.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 11:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
But it's her facial expressions that's the problem.

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 11:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
That is what I said in the first sentence, but not very clearly now that I reread it! That is my biggest problem with her.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 4:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
So what I have been watching is last Thursday's show. Wow, did I miss a great week. That opening number was fantastic and the solos were incredible. So why the (happy for me) first hour rerun this week?

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 4:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Donyelle looked a LOT thinner to me. Anybody notice that?

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 5:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Dmitry looked like a stripper in that signoff dance he did at the close of the hour. Good choice of cut, America.

New show starting now.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 5:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Fruitbat's Spoiler tells all well, but I am still going to do a round by round here.

Donyelle drew Travis as partner. First up. Drew Hip Hop and Quick Step are their two dances.

Hip Hop: I liked it. I think I liked the music better, though. I liked the masks, despite what Nigel says. I found I concentrated more on their moves with the use of the masks--and didn't take time to watch for facial expressions.

To Vote:
Donyelle-01
Travis-02

Nigel--eh. Didn't like use of masks cuz he believes the eyes are all-important to the dancer's effect on the audience.

Mary--loved it. Liked the masks and pointed out how hard it is to see your partner and work in unison with them, so kudos for doing it so well.

Dan-hot concept, but lines could have been cleaner; due to masks.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 5:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Allison drew Ivan. They also drew Hip Hop and American Tango.

Tango first. Gawd, Allison's leg flexibility blows my mind. And if Ivan (uh, with hat again) doesn't incorporate some of those hand motions into his everyday dating moves, I'll be surprised! Heh. It was perfect IMO.

Nigel: So good. The pair of you were tremendous. Ivan, a couple moments when you were unsteady, but you were good.

Mary: Sexy.

Dan: First time, I said she worked you all over the floor. This time the roles were reversed.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 5:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Natalie drew Ryan. Missed what they drew. But first number was Disco.

Natalie: 05
Ryan: 06

I thought they were very good. Not great, but very good.

Nigel: Natalie, I find you are very fiery in these type of routines. No chemistry. Didn't like Ryan at all.

Mary: I'd have to say this was NOT disco inferno. No chemistry.

Dan: Painful. Natalie, I feel so bad for you. Ryan, I felt she was leading you around. No chemistry.