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Fiat
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10-07-2004
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 11:48 am
Oh, ok. Thanks you two. I am enjoying this show much, much more than I thought I would. My favorite man is Travis and favorite woman is Donyelle (with Martha and Allison running a close second and third)
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 6:33 pm
Well, I didn't get how Stanislav's dance was the worst solo because I didn't think Ivan's hip hop showed much of anything. I still thought he was the one to fall short skill-wise all around. I agree about Ben. I want to cut his hair or at least comb it. Ick! LOL
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 9:15 pm
Re Stanislav above: Nigel also said in commenting on his not being a soloist, that he didn't show his PERSONALITY (again, I didn't think Ivan did either). Which really took me aback, because although he was serious during his dance, he has a WONDERFUL personality which I'm sure he could show in full blossom on the dance floor if only given the chance. He is really SO cute! I think this must have been a Nigel decision (remember once in auditions, he said he could over-rule everyone?) and I bet it was made to create some controversy for one thing....and also I still say there's the fact that over and over (in the audition process) we got to see Stanislav dance with his real life partner, and it just wasn't the same without her (especially for us romantics).
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Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003
| Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 9:35 pm
I have been going back over some of the tapes of this season, TRYING to get myself to erase to make room for tomorrow night (I really don't want to "break open" a new tape). In doing so, it's interesting to see snippets of contestants that ended up in top 20. I hadn't remembered that it was Ryan who had been "kicked out of school" for following his dream to Vegas, and just before he was chosen as top 20 was doubting his decision. I DID remember that Donyelle had been considering giving up her career because she was constantly being rejected for jobs due to her size. (I am really rooting for her; she's amazing!) And from an earlier tape, through a lot of static and snow (bad antenna recording), I saw Travis audition, and really remember it now! He was from Charleston auditions, (first 2 hr debut episode) and is fromVirginia Beach, Va and I think it said only 18 years old!!!??? (But didn't he say he had done Broadway dancing last week before performance?) He referred to different "shades" of his dancing, describing it in terms of color: hot oranges to cool blues, and ranging from jazz to tap to ballet to contemporary to flips. He said in his pre-audition interview that he was going to do "blue shades" for audition. It was a slow but dramatic dance, and I remember the part where he took the time to pause in stillness in the middle of the dance, as though there was no rush for time, even though the dance time limit was so short...that impressed me. The male ballroom judge (can't remember his name right now) said he was impressed that every time Travis came out of turn, he did it a different way! I was much more impressed with Travis in the audition than in his partner performance last week (which was fine, just not outstanding in my mind). I think we will have a lot more to see from Travis!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 3:52 pm
Oh I love Goapele's song that Musa and his partner did.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 4:28 pm
Is it on at 8 or 9 tonite?
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 4:58 pm
It was on at 8 my time for 2hrs.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 5:07 pm
THX!
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Sus80
Member
09-14-2004
| Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 7:20 pm
Wasn't it great tonight??? LOVED what Nigel said to Donyelle at the end. She kicked butt with her cha-cha and looked beautiful.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 10:16 pm
I loved seeing Hawk again...and his dancing buddies! I think they know they have a real star in him; now if they can just get the paperwork worked out for next year!
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Freetimefinally
Member
01-26-2006
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 3:04 am
Ben and Ashlee may dance well but ben has got to control his hair. She was in a dress with her hair pulled back looking vewr sophishisticated and he looked like a 16 year old beattle wannabe from the 60's. His hair was way to much distracting for a formal type of dance. Didn't somone last year pull it back in a ponytail at times.
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Fruitbat
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08-07-2000
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 4:28 am
I am not crazy about ballroom dancing. It is much like math. One correct answer, one correct form. I cut them all slack when they have trouble excuting this rigid dance style. The hat has been coughing up quite a few ballroom numbers. It is not a judge favorite. Krumping didn't catch my fancy either. I like hip hop, lyrical and the other contemporary dances. I am going to guess that Heidi and Ryan are in the bottom along with Jason/Alex and Joy/Dimitri though I would not be surprised to see Martha and Travis there either.
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Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 5:28 am
Sus80, I so agree. Loved it. I am liking Nigel more and more. Loved seeing Hawk, too. Hope he does return next year. The only routine I just can't wrap my head around is the lyrical. Thanks for posting that info, Ms. Bat, and maybe I'll grow to appreciate it a little. Last night, probably due to my personal distaste for the style, I didn't give those two a vote. Loved Donyelle and Benji and Heidi and Ryan in particular (disagreed with the judges about Heidi--I love her).
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 11:35 am
Well, I missed the whole first hour because of BB, so all I saw from the first was the recaps at the end. Was Ivan bad again? I really like Donyelle and Benji, even if he acts annoying sometimes. He's really a fabulous dancer. IMO
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 12:46 pm
I wish I had kept notes, Watching. If I remember correctly, they did a hip hop routine. Is that right? And if they were the ones I'm thinking of, Ivan was a natural--very fluid and easy with his moves.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 2:45 pm
Were they in the middle of the group? Who's his partner? The first hiphop group I missed but the judges liked it.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 3:49 pm
I think so. See above, the pix are listed correctly one above the other, I think. If I am right, it was Allison. Anybody tuned in? Cat Deeley, the host of the show, is so cute. Love her accent. I think I am in love with Shane, btw.
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Twinkie
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09-24-2002
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 3:56 pm
Why..does..Ben..have the..bandage..on..his..chin? Anyone..know? Sorry..about..the..spacing my..spacebar..is..broken btw...I..love..his..hair. Must..be..the..old..hippy.. in..me.LOL
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 3:59 pm
A review of last night's show: 1. Martha and Travis--krumping. Loved it! I love Martha and Travis, both! 2. Ivan and Allison--Hip Hop, East Coast style. Yup, he was the one I remembered. He was super GOOD! Allison a bit less so. 3. Jason and Alexandra. Judges liked Jason. Called Alexandra's performance TOFU. (Not complimentary.) Jason had it all over her, but I liked her. 4. Jessica and James--Foxtrot. I thought it was absolutely adorable. But foxtrot ain't getting it when it comes to votes, I'd guess. 5. Musa and Natalie. Lyrical. Judges loved them. Not to my taste at all. Just don't care for these dance numbers. 6. Heidi and Ryan. Shane loved them. Other judges less so. I thought they were fabulous. I love Heidi. 7. Joy and Dmitri. Judges didn't like Joy. Liked Dmitri. I liked her! Maybe I am easily taken in. 8. Ashlee and Ben. POP number. Dancing light, I think the judges thought, though they liked it. I enjoyed it. Heck, they were assigned the number, didn't pick it. 9. Sexiest of the night: Donyelle and Benji. They were HOT and fantastic.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 4:01 pm
Jessica and James: SAFE Ben and Ashley: SAFE (That surprised me, but I am glad for them.) Joy and Dmitri: in Bottom 3
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 4:03 pm
Martha and Travis: SAFE Donyelle and Benji: SAFE Musa and Natalie: SAFE
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 4:04 pm
Alexandra and Jason: in Bottom 3 Heidi and Ryan: in Bottom 3 Ivan and Allison: SAFE
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 4:10 pm
So bottom 3: Joy and Dmitri (Joy is the one in danger) Aleksandra (her spelling) and Jason (Aleksandra in danger) Heidi and Ryan: Judges criticized the lack of magnetism between the 2. Ryan was less than thrilled to have Heidi as a partner to begin with. He changed his tune later. But I have always liked her. I think these two will be untouched. I predict Dmitri and Joy will go.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 4:22 pm
Heidi did well. Aleksandra was great. Jason was wonderful! Very compelling to watch. The rest were okay.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 4:23 pm
I think Mia was crying a bit. (She wiped her eyes twice.)
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