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Chalupa
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09-21-2005

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 6:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chalupa a private message Print Post    
Texas..I thought everyone was good tonight. Well, except Sarah but I think she should have been gone weeks ago. Even people who I normally don't like dance wise (like Willa) or personality wise (Mario) impressed me tonight.

And Joey did great...Len said you don't usually call the Waltz a "WOW" dance like the paso doble is, but Joey did a WOW waltz. I think he was my fave of the night...I'm not sure what score he got though because I was flipping back to the Yankee game AND watching DWTS AND watching as much as I can of Howies chat on Real...lol

Buggles
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09-07-2002

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 6:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Buggles a private message Print Post    
Well, I thought that Emmit and Cheryl looked wow stunning tonite (their dress - not necessarily their dancing ) as did Vivica and Nick.

Mario imo is a better dancer than ALL of the men, save Louis. Amazing.

Its gonna be tough seeing folks leave.. I enjoy them all.

Justfun
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11-08-2005

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 6:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justfun a private message Print Post    
I saw LIVE flash on the screen a few times during the show tonight....

...at least I think I did

Justfun
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11-08-2005

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 6:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justfun a private message Print Post    
It certainly paid off for Mario and his partner to follow the rules...they were amazing! I thought they were by far the best of the evening...imo

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 7:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
Thanks Chalupa, I look forward to seeing the hi-lights of Joey's dance tomorrow. Does anyone have a top to bottom listing for tonight as far as "just" the judges are concerned? If so, please post it. Sorry, that phone call from my Daughter kept me in the dark.

Curlyq
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07-10-2002

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 7:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Curlyq a private message Print Post    
I think both shows are live. My suspicion is that the taped portions are the exhibition dances they do on Wednesdays. The writer referred to the part where the men came running up backstage pretending they had just performed, and that was on Wednesday's show. I had often wondered how the pros, especially the women, were able to change back into their other costumes and hairstyles so quickly after doing an exhibition number. This is the only reason I can think of for pre-taping any of the dances, but that writer should've been clearer about what she was referring to.

There were some great dances tonight, and some that were beautifully performed but not as memorable. Willa performed beautifully, but nothing in their choreography stood out so that might hurt her with the voting. I gave her some of my votes just for her performance. Joey and Mario were both wonderful as well and got the bulk of my votes.

The Sara Evans number was so-so. On the one hand I understood her serious face given how Tony had impressed upon her the importance of an intense expression. She's just still a bit stiff and tentative, and it looked like there was a flub somewhere in the middle of all that.

Vivica was okay if you turned off the sound. The music and costumes really detracted from their dance. The heavy humongous skirt hid her legs so you couldn't appreciate all she was doing. She would've looked great in a dress like the one Cheryl wore.

Once again I enjoyed Louis' choreography. I just wish Monique hadn't looked so gloomy from beginning to end. At least Louis kept a little smile on his face. They were supposed to look serene, but Monique looked depressed. I loved the splits that Glen didn't like. That made the performance memorable.

Emmit and Jerry...I'd say they were about even tonight. I can't imagine who will go tomorrow.

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 7:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
Yup...Sara is probably going home tomorrow, but she may have more of a fan base than Willa...I think it will more depend on the phone it votes for tomorrow nights eviction. She might have been better off going for the Waltz. The Pass the duchie is not her cuppa. Maybe they'll do a two-step next week.

I'm not sure, but something about the judges having a clear favorite this early in the competition bugs me. Last season it was Stacy and now it's Mario.

Joey did do the best Waltz. And since the fans only kept Jerry around for his Waltz...he may go next.

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
I think Sara Evans (sorry) is so boring to watch, even last week I couldn't get into the dance, she's the performer that my mind wanders when she's on. Jerry brought a tear to my eye and not because it was painful, very sweet. The music for Vivica seemed just wrong, and for an actress she seems to convey intensity with clenched teeth, both tonight and for her tango. Louie and Monique, she just seemed to float around I thought it was a very lovely performance. For Emmit and Cheryl, Cheryl seemed to be leading Emmit instead of the other way around, while clearly Mario was in control. Again he and Joey were the best imo. and again just who is Willa Ford? I love watching Maksim dance, but tonight an angle of him and I thought omg he looks just like Steven Segal! I am sticking to Louie as my fave now!

Curlyq
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07-10-2002

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 8:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Curlyq a private message Print Post    
Texasdeb, I found this elsewhere but I think it's reliable.

Mario & Karina - 29
Willa & Maksim - 28
Joey & Edyta - 27
Monique & Louis - 24
Vivica & Nick - 24
Emmitt & Cheryl - 24
Jerry & Kym - 22
Sara & Tony - 20

Buggles
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09-07-2002

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 8:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Buggles a private message Print Post    
I *loved* the song that Vivica and Nick used, and loved Vivica's dress. I thought their performance was hot (though not a technical stunner).

Vivica needs to loosen up a bit though. She is taking this thing and herself too seriously imo. Unfortunately she seems oblivious to the personality component of vote getting. I threw her half of my votes tonite cause I figured she is going to need them.

I was bored to tears by her encore tango btw.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 9:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I love Vivica! Jerry made me cry.
Sarah is boring, I hope she goes next.
Willa was great, she is growing on me.

Longbeachbbfan
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08-17-2005

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 9:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Longbeachbbfan a private message Print Post    
Mario & Karina - 29
Maksim & Willa - 28
Joey & Edyta - 27
Louis & Monique - 24
Cheyle & Emmet - 24
Vivica & Nick - 24
Kym & Jerry - 22
Sara & Tony - 20

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 10:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
I was so moved by Jerry's waltz, it was beautiful and then when he went and hugged his daughter...the tears were flowing down everyone's face. Very touching and a great tribute to his daughter.

Penpoint
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03-27-2001

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 10:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Penpoint a private message Print Post    
A paso doble to "Phantom of the Opera"???!!! That's totally unfair to the performers; there is no way to project a paso doble attitude when the music has no connection to the bull ring. This is just the latest example of attempts to make ballroom appealing to a so-called younger audience with inappropriate musical selections. I'm surprised they didn't have someone dance the waltz to rap. The show needs a new musical director.

Necie
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09-07-2006

Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 5:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Necie a private message Print Post    
Who in the world picks these songs? Seriously! I loved Mario, Joey, and Willa tonight. I was a little let down by Emmit and Vivica. It seems like Mario embodies every dance that is given to him so because of that and his incredible technique, he is my favorite. Cheryl is still my favorite pro though!

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 6:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
I assumed that the choreographer of the dance, the professional part of the team, picked the music. I didn't think it was assigned to them.
The music for Mario and Marina was perfect.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 7:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
I applaud Jerry and Joey for actually doing a waltz.

I thought it was amusing to see how Mario's accent really came out last night while he was with his family and also during the show.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 8:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I love Emmitt and hope he doesn't get voted off tonight. I think he has a great personality and for such a big man to dance so nicely -- well, it's a treat to see (plus he is one of the few ex-Cowboys that I like).

Mario was great last night but I agreed with Len - his posture was at times a bit off. I thought Joey was great but then again there's that vein thing on this forehead...I know it shouldn't bother me but it does.

Sara was boring. Jerry can't really dance. Toss-up as to which should go.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I totally don't understand the musical selections. Both Sarah's and Vivica's songs were not appropriate for a paso doble. I like Sarah but agree she's going home tonight if Jerry doesn't. I'm not a fan of Vivica's dancing and hope she takes Carrie Ann's advice. (Both Sarah and Vivica did miss steps, too.)

I wasn't wowed by Jerry's performance. I think he's pulling the emotional strings in an attempt to stay on. (I don't trust him, can you tell? <grin>)

I like Emmitt but I wasn't impressed with his dancing. He really did seem to take control, but I kinda lost interest about halfway thru. Not a good sign.

I wasn't "wowed" by Joey's performance at all. I thought the entire dance was all Edyta who, btw, is really fantastic.

Willa really did look elegant. Not a super impressive dance (compare her dancing to Edyta's), but quite nice nonetheless.

Mario definitely wowed tonight, though. Even if he did call the dance the paso ROBLE. Which is a city in California (Paso Robles). LOL.

I don't know if I'd agree that Ashley won't be on again. I don't know how they pair the professionals with the "stars", but this is really phenomenal exposure for the professionals. Plus the paycheck can't hurt.

I think Jerry needs to go, but I expect it'll be Sarah.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 10:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I agree about Ashley. I don't think professional ballroom dancers made an extraordinary amount of money, and competing is very expensive. I'll bet they are well compensated because it just isn't appearing on the show -- they also give themselves (apparently) 24/7 to the schedule of the stars.

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 10:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
In the Emmitt/Cheryl number last night, I LOVED Cheryl's performance in the pasa doble, thought she was fantastic (wasn't one of the judges impressed that she did a twist/turn or some such?)...in fact, I couldn't take my eyes off Cheryl, which meant that I couldn't really focus on Emmitt's performance, which sort of faded into the background for me.

I have some concerns that Monique might be at risk tonight. She performed first, she performed the waltz, which isn't as "Wow" a dance, and I don't know how big a fan base she has (vs Sara). So I split my votes between Willa and Monique. Jerry was perfectly charming last night, and I have some concerns that will keep him in the race.

Sportygirl
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06-14-2005

Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 10:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sportygirl a private message Print Post    
I totally agree with Costa and Penpoint that the music selections can make or break you. I love Phantom of the Opera and Bon Jovi but just not for Paso Doble. Almost any song by a latin singer would have been better and more in line with the dance. I loved seeing Jerry dance to the Tenessee Waltz. It's such a pretty song and all the slower songs worked for those who danced the waltz. Sara and Vivica, to me, were automatically at a disadvantage.

Loyolamom
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05-10-2005

Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Loyolamom a private message Print Post    
I really enjoyed Monique and Joey's waltzes last night! Jerry's waltz was very touching. I had no idea that his daughter was born with disabilities...made it all the sweeter I thought. I think it's time for Sarah to go. She just seems so flat all the time. I wouldn't mind if Viveca left either, but I do think she's a better dancer than Jerry and Sarah. Should be interesting tonight...anything could happen!

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
I voted for Emmitt & Cheryl because I love her and he is such a good guy. I agree with others, I couldn't keep my eyes off Cheryl and I caught that little twist turn thingy she did. I said, what was that? Beautiful! She is the best!
2nd pick is Mario, damn he's a little cutie pie!

I think Sarah will be going home tonight.

Darrellh
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07-21-2004

Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 11:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Darrellh a private message Print Post    
From what I've read, the professional dancers don't make huge amounts of money from competitions. The competitions add to their reputation, which can add to their value for appearances and the lucrative teaching jobs.
It's like, So You Think You Can Dance. The $100,000 that the winner got is most likely the most money any of them will make at one time.