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Spoton
Member
09-16-2005
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 9:07 am
I am no dancing expert (big understatement!), but I was totally surprised last night when the judges lavished praise on Cedrick. As I watched him, I thought he looked "heavy-footed", awkward, much like an animated scare-crow. I also wondered if they deliberately praised him in spite of his performance, in order not to draw the sympathy vote his way.
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 9:27 am
I think they praised him but not too excessively. I like the "animated scare-crow" description. LOL! I also think there is something off about Lacey...I like her dancing but there is something about her that I also find a little annoying but can't put my finger on it. Totally agree that Anya is not a "lawyer".
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 9:45 am
I can't quite figure it out Danz. Is it ego? Her attitude? What? I know her body type bothers me. And shallow as that may sound, body type plays an important role in a dancer's success or failure. Believe me, I know. I've got legs to die for (long and straight) but I'm too tall. If I wanted to specialize in partner dances, I'd have a problem finding a partner tall enough that would make us both look "good." And I'm definitely too tall to be a backup or chorus line dancer. When I first figured that part out (and yes, I was quite young), I was devastated. Because I wanted to be a dancer or an ice skater, and while everyone said I had the legs for it, I just needed to lose about 6". <sigh> I just finished watching Sabra and Dominic, and wow! Those two really DO have a connection. What the judges said about Danny and Anya, and their lack of connection really was true, especially when compared with D/S. I thought Cedric really stepped it up this week, but there were places where I felt he was really flatfooted. When he got into the fancy footwork, though, he really rocked. But I totally disagree with the judges about Anya. I just don't see her as being all that special. Then again, maybe it's something that you have to see in person. And that it loses something in the translation between live and my TV screen. Who did Benji's routine? I can't even remember now. Oh wait... Sara and Pasha? What I really hated about their pre-dance intro was... the ENTIRE THING WAS ABOUT BENJI! Um, hello? Dude, you had your chance on this show, and THIS time it's about these two dancers. D'ya think you let them in front of the camera without your constant mugging for it? Really. BTW, I'd been impressed with some of Sara's dance moves, seeing as she's a b-girl, and now I know why. Some of her artistry and gracefulness comes from her ice skating experience/background. Now I'm no longer confused about her!
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 11:35 am
LOL!!!reading these comments make me want to rewind the tape and watch it over and over again. And I will.
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 11:41 am
I still think Cedric tries too hard to get it right..which means in my book he is limited.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 12:17 pm
Anya didn't say she was a lawyer, she said she had studied international law. And if I remember right, in some countries you don't go to law school (and many years ago in the United States) but instead work alongside an established attorney and kind of "absorb" (I know I'm not saying this correctly) their knowledge. International law is VERY complex and you would have to be a pretty smart person to even begin to understand the complexities.
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Smartypants
Member
03-09-2007
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 12:22 pm
*definately crushing on Pasha as well *I disagree w/the excuse Nigel gave about..."if she gets special treatment everyone will try to act sick"...most of the people I have heard talk about jessi going home were mad b/c the other ladies' DFYL routines were awful...stinked the big one..and hers wasn't blow me away but the best of the three..but oh well *lastly...can i vote mary off the island?
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Stacey718995
Member
07-06-2007
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 12:26 pm
I think that this is the toughest week ever to decide who goes home. I thought Hok was the worst last night but I adore him and think he has too much potential to be sent home for a bad waltz. I really don't see who should go home. I guess if you do it over all it is Cedric. My personal opinion on last night judge's comments and Cedric is that they did that on purpose. I think the reason Cedric gets saved each week is because of how nasty Mary is to him and how she belittles him on stage. I think that she OVER sweetened up because of all the message board talks in hopes that people will stop saving him. She is absolutely blasted on most of the boards for how she talks to him. I have a feeling that minute that they can get him in the bottom three the sweetness ends and it is bye bye Cedric. I can't even wrap my head around which girl should go, makes me sad as I think they are all so talented.
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Madelane
Member
08-20-2001
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 1:05 pm
Oh Roxip I know Anya didn't say she was a lawyer, but Cat did later, which is why I was picking on her. Cat was just ad-libbing but those things can take on a life of their own so I was nipping that in the bud. I can't think of a girl who could/should go home tonight!
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 1:31 pm
My DVR ONCE AGAIN didn't record this last night, even though I have a series recording. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR I'm SO PEEVED!
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 1:39 pm
Holy cow ... and I thought we had some real dance snobs here: NY Times article
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 1:45 pm
International law is VERY complex and you would have to be a pretty smart person to even begin to understand the complexities. I know - I'm an attorney myself and know next to nothing about international law Of course we can't tell how smart Anya is just by looking at her She does remind me of an attorney friend of mine, though.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 1:47 pm
I'm a newer viewer to this show this year. What is Mary's (the judge) background? I'm figuring that she's a choreographer of some kind.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 2:03 pm
Interesting article. If Danny was doing so well in the corps, why did he quit? Why didn't he go back? KC, if you google a bit you'll find out that Mary has won dance competitions, has been a teacher (in fact, she opened Champion Ballroom here in San Diego), choreographer, and a judge, and has even been a dance double in some movies.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 2:05 pm
Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | Okay, I'm going to admit to having followed what dialidol.com has been posting the past couple weeks. One week they were right on the money for bottom 3, but wide of the mark last week; think they only got one in 3 right. However, I have been watching with major interest since last night, and it's kind of fascinating. Looking at their report, only Pasha and Sara look totally safe to me...but wow by what a lead! They started at about 21% of vote, dropped to 18%, then slowly ballooned back up so now they are have a whopping 41.5% lead!!! I think it's that combination of a dashing Pasha, great choreography, and yes Benji's presence too making itself felt. I don't think the same would have necessarily been true given different dancers for the routine, but turned out to be just the right combonation! Just FYI, and for what it's worth, the rest are listed in this descending order, although I would say all are "too close to call": Anya and Danny .69 score Lauren and Neil .13 score Lacey and Kameron .09 score Jamie and Hok 0 score (bottom 3) Sabra and Dominic 0 score (bottom 3) Shauna and Cedric 0 score (bottom 3) Take it for what it's worth. My main wish would be that Jamie and Hok would get out of bottom 3, and that Danny and Anya would be in. I THINK Sabra and Dominic can take care of themselves in a dance-off, especially Sabra. Unfortunately, the two women I would most like to see go tonight are the two that should have been in Jessi's position last week: Anya or Lauren. |
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 2:06 pm
Thanks for the info Costacat! 
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 4:18 pm
Beth, I'd take that switch for the bottom 3!!!
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 4:20 pm
"*lastly...can i vote mary off the island?" Please do. Her voice is like nails on a chalkboard. She may have a lot of accomplishments, but one of them isn't knowing how to act professional while on TV.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 4:42 pm
Cricket, I think that's what first me made want to know more about her credentials after watching the show for the first few times this year. I was kind of wondering where she came from. I knew in order to be a judge that she probably had to have come from a pretty extensive dance background. Glad to know I'm not the only one who seems to have noticed her voice and mannerisms. One local DJ always says here that he "has a great face for radio." She seems to have a "great voice for dance." ;) I really am glad that I tried this show this summer. I do like it.
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 6:19 pm
Left coaster here, would be thrilled with any spoiling that can be done....THANKS!
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 6:25 pm
Whew, so far so good, Sabra and Dominic are safe, Lacey and partner are safe....meaning Danny and Anya, plus Cedric/Shauna are in bottom 3. Waiting word on last couple in bottom 3. Afraid it may be Hok/Jamie....we'll see.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 6:27 pm
well HOk will rock the dance off so he should be safe
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 6:29 pm
You guys are great, thanks so much!
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 6:29 pm
Hok and Jamie ARE in bottom three; keep fingers crossed. Now showing highlights of Hairspray premiere (opening number tonight was Hairspray with contestants choreographed by guest judge, by the way)
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 6:36 pm
Waiting for solos: Let's see--Danny, Cedric, Hok and Anya, Jamie, Shauna Would love to see Anya and Cedric go....okay, they are back for solos.
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