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The_beav
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08-07-2005
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 6:26 pm
It is often played on Rememberance Day and I have been to too many funerals with it (including my sister's) to ever not have it tug at my heart.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 6:43 pm
In the first couple dances, it was interesting how one 1/2 of the partnership stood out: Lacey (who Nigel complimented as even better technically than her brother Benji) because of her "x" factor, and Shauna much stronger than Cedric (who was pasable this week, but still the weakest of the lot....not much fuss was made about him, which I hope will help him exit before the top 10). The most "fuss" with judges was in critique of Danny's lack of connection with audience, and whether it was arrogance or not. Best dance of the night in my opinion was Pasha and new partner Sara's west coast swing. Both partners were equally strong and Benji Schwimmer's choreography terrific! I think Pasha took a few more tips from Benji this week than just choreography: in the opening, Pasha wears a somewhat funky outfit and breaks out of the ballroom dance moves during their introductions; he's showing a lot more personality. Oh, guest judge tonight is the choreographer for Hairspray. He said he and all the cast have been watching the show, so he was really "up to speed" on the contestants and made an excellent guest judge. Sabra and Dominic made a really great couple in their soft and sensual Shane Sparks Hip Hop routine. I loved Hok and Jaimie in their "smooth waltz", which was praised for Jaimie's extensions, but not so much for Hok's waltz technique--of which their was very little, but he supported Jaimie so well and their connection was so strong, I really didn't notice til brought to my attention. Finished up with Neil (who is getting better and better) and Lauren. Praised by some of the judges as best of the night, struggle between good and evil, although I still thought the western swing number was the one that blew the roof off the most.
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Ladytex
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09-27-2001
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 7:02 pm
I didn't think Cedric was the weakest tonight. As much as I love Hok, I thought he was the weakest tonight. I think Cedric did a good job tonight, I was so happy for him.
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Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 7:05 pm
Great routine by Benji (YAY) Question I've never voted are the lines never busy?? Because i'm voting for Hok (I have to for I think he's in trouble) and I'm voting for Lacey and having no problem at all getting through.
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Yesitsme
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08-24-2004
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 7:51 pm
Lacey remains my favorite dancer....what a talented family they are! I enjoy the sense of fun that they all seem to have as they dance. They enjoy each other... it is endearing to watch. Think they are being a bit hard on her partner though... I thought he supported her well. Oh...and I hate when siblings get compared like that. Especially on national TV! I remember teachers doing that sort of stuff between me and my siblings when we were in school and it always made me very uncomfortable. Loved Benji's choreography, but probably didn't think that the dancers were as good as everyone else did. There were times that I thought they looked awkward. Still, it seemed to be difficult so I am probably being too hard on them. Especially since they have such a short time to have to learn it...that number had lots and lots of stuff going on! I liked the last number with Neil and Lauren and thought that Sabra and Dominic were also very good. Thought they did well with the dramatic aspects. Not a lot of weak links tonight in my mind, though I do think that Hok and Cedric are probably going to be in line to leave for the guys. I can't decide between the girls. I think they are all great dancers, but there are a couple who just aren't memorable! I'll say that the guest judge was the best guest judge I have seen on any show. You can tell he has followed the show and knows dance and showmanship. Made me hope that it inspires him to get more musicals made!
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Cricket
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08-05-2002
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 7:57 pm
Great routine by Benji (YAY) I didn't like it. I was expecting something more like Benji danced when he auditioned. I didn't see any swinging going on. I loved the last couple and a few others. My favs tonight would be the gal who danced next to last with Huk. I don't know why, but I'm not that big of a Lacey fan either. I like her okay, but like a couple of the other women more.
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Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 8:05 pm
Meant to mention earlier re Nigel's comments re Jessi being let go. They evidently got a petition with over 1000 signatures saying Jessi should be let back, because it wasn't fair because it wasn't by viewer vote that she had to dance for her life. Didn't like the part were Nigel said that they HAD to have her dance for her life because "what are we going to do if every week some dancer says 'oh i'm not feeling well' and gets a pass?" Well, as I understand it JESSI was willing to dance, it was the doctors and higher ups in production who wouldn't let it happen, so still feel they set it up to let her go for health reasons.
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Costacat
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07-15-2000
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 8:06 pm
I still think they let Jessi go because they didn't think her health would cut it. I thought what's her name with the 15 second take-the-jacket off routine shoulda gone instead. I think she's Mary's favorite though, so...
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Sharinia
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09-07-2002
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 8:13 pm
Lacey remains my favorite dancer....what a talented family they are! I enjoy the sense of fun that they all seem to have as they dance. They enjoy each other... it is endearing to watch. Think they are being a bit hard on her partner though... I thought he supported her well. Oh...and I hate when siblings get compared like that. Especially on national TV! ditto (thanks for typing all that out so I didn't have to )
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 8:17 pm
Benji seems to be having the time of his life! It's such a joy to see a former winner return as such an integral part of the show. Heidi was his assistant in the choreography and sat behind him in the audience. I agree about the siblings comment, but Nigel also said that Benji also has more technique than he was given credit for last year (in the comparisons to Trevor), so Benji also got a big compliment from Nigel out of it, and he (Benji) seemed overjoyed for his sister.
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Pamy
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01-02-2002
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 8:44 pm
Havent been a Lacey fan but she grows on me every week, loved the hustle. Cedric did a good job tonite, glad the judges were nice to him, like they said they only had 5 hrs to learn this and God love him he sure tries his heart out.
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Brenda1966
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07-03-2002
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 9:24 pm
Loved, loved, loved Benji's routine! Gave me goosebumps it was so energetic and fun. I threw most of my votes that way. Someone commented that it didn't have enough swing. Well, it is west coast swing, not jitterbug or east coast swing. So it doesn't have those bouncy kind of moves most people think of when they hear "swing". I've danced west coast swing for years and there were many basic steps in Benji's routine. I also loved seeing the hustle. It is a hard dance and really exhausting. What a great show tonight.
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 9:35 pm
it just hit me tonite that Lacey reminds me of Lisa Marie Presley
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 9:37 pm
oh, and i think Anya looked better as a blonde she does look like a lawyerly type
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 10:38 pm
I actually took the time to vote tonight. I voted for Pasha and for Neil. Pasha rocked and Neil is from here.
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Loyolamom
Member
05-10-2005
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 12:58 am
Wow! What a fun night of t.v.!!! I really enjoyed the show tonight and think this is one of the most talented casts they've had so far. I loved the hustle and Lacey is one of my favorite female dancers. I agree with Nigel...she has the "X" factor. Pasha, Pasha, Pasha...sigh. I would dance with him any day! I thought Danny was great too. He's a really strong partner. Again, I agree with Nigel and I think he needs to make a connection somehow with the audience. Cedric and his partner and Shauna did the mambo and I didn't think it was great. I don't know how to say it other than I thought it was heavy. Maybe it could have been faster...I dunno. Sabra and Dominic were fantastic! They had a great connection and both held their own. They're two of my faves also. Hok and Jessie's waltz was pretty but I agree with the judges in that Hok wasn't as strong as Jessie. She's beautiful to watch. Neil and Lauren did a great job. Wade Robson is one creative guy! All in all I don't know who should be in the bottom three...it's going to be a tough one. There sure is a lot of talent to choose from! Sharinia, I agree about Anya. She was definitely prettier as a blonde. BTW, did anyone watch Don't Forget The Lyrics that was on right after SYTYCD? I thought it was really fun! Wayne Brady did a great job and the girl who was the contestant was cute as can be
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Mack
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07-23-2002
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 5:46 am
Wow! This is getting tough. Overall just a fantastic night of dancing across all the couples. However, as much as we like Cedric it was clear he really is in over his head. We thought the judges pulled back last night so as to not cause a huge sympathy vote and get him in the bottom three so they can vote him off. The ladies is a whole different problem. We're not Shauna fans but have to say she was really very good last night. We think she'll wind up in the bottom three just because Cedric will drag her down. Last night was probably not Sabra's finest dance but she was out of her element and did quite well but then that's not our favorite dance style so maybe nobody would have been super. Anya may be the next weakest, a relative term in this case as she was very good last night. Oh well....Cedric and one of the ladies has to go but what a shame on the ladies' side as they're all very entertaining and very good. Tough, tough, tough......
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 6:09 am
I voted non-stop for Hok..I'm not ready to see him go. <pouts> I never got a busy signal so I don't think that's a good sign lol. (Though I never got a busy signal for Lacey either)
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Hotfudge
Member
07-03-2005
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 6:30 am
Cameron and Lacey have both been my favorite since the beginning and still are. Neil sure has grown on me over the last three weeks and I really love him now too. Pasha always impresses me and Sarah was my 2nd fave girl and I was thrilled they did such an amazing job!! Never liked Sabra or her partner until about 3 weeks ago...they were HOT last night!! The best to worst imo Pasha/Sarah Neil/Lauren Sabra/Dominick Anya/Danny Lacey/Cameron Cedric/Shauna Hok/Jaimie Cedrick seems like a nice kid but I hope he goes out on a high note. And Shauna deserves the chance to show she can dance with a strong partner....I couldn't decide what girl should go...maybe Lauren?
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Danzdol
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04-21-2001
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 6:42 am
It IS getting much harder. I have to agree with Nigel's comment about setting the standard about someone else perhaps saying they don't feel good enough to dance. I have coached dancers for the last 10 years and unfortunately if there is even a remote possibility that you can sit out and get away with not dancing when you feel off, (even with stakes this high) they will take it. Granted, Jessi was actually in the hospital but the kids WILL try to test the waters and it becomes a big mess. I understand why, for attendance sake, he HAD to put her in the bottom and set the tone that the show must go on and being hurt is not an excuse. If you are hurt, you are out. Now, with that said, I still don't think she was the weakest so the only reason I would think she should have gone home was if the doctor's said that she could not continue and I think America deserved to know that. It still was not clarified enough last night! I was kind of ho-hum the entire first part of the show. I dislike watching Danny and agree with the guest judge that he danced like he already won the show. Still do not see anything in Anya and do not understand the praise she gets all the time. To me, she is so blah. In my opinion, she got a lucky break being on this show. No way is she that kind of caliber of a dancer. She does not even reach Heidi's ankles in talent! I also thought that while it was entertaining to watch Benji be Benji, the choreography was a lot of the same we saw Benji do before and not that creative at all. But, to be fair, perhaps I am just bored with seeing Benji so much and I am ready for new stuff. I mean, right down to the heel slide when they walked towards the host, was Benji's signature slide and his signature parter cartwheel. Blah. I do like Sara and agree with the post above that there were some odd clumsy moments in it. Sabra and Dominic- hot hot hot...I thought the routine was full of chemistry! I wish there was more "dancing" in it and not so many pauses but it was hot. Shauna and Cedric- I think had this been Pasha and Shauna, it would have been the routine to beat but because it was Cedric and his Gumby like movements it took away from the sassyness of the routine. Great job by the judges to downplay it all. Lacey and Kameron- have to agree with the judges. I do like Kameron but she blew him out of the water!!! Lauren and Neil got SOOOO lucky to have gotten genius Wade Robson choreography. I also did not think they could pull it off as well as they did and it was my absolute favorite. Choreography, performance, costuming, facials, energy -it had it all! I only voted for couples 5, 6 and 7. Mostly 6 -Hok and Jaime because I do not want them in the bottom 3. I just loved their interview as well. Does anyone else think there is something there? I thought Hok pulled it off gracefully. I have loved Jaime since day 1. I also see romantic fireworks with Sabra and Dominic! Can we please bring back Dan as a judge? love him.
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Zachsmom
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07-13-2000
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 6:49 am
Everytime Pasha dances, it takes my breath away. I would love to see Shauna and him dance. They are my favorites this year.
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 6:59 am
I. Cannot. Stand. Mary's. Voice. At least when she gets excited, and she does the screaming thing. It is so irritating.
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Costacat
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07-15-2000
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 8:14 am
I still don't get the Lacey love. I don't know what it is about her, but she sets my teeth on edge. Yeah, OK, so technically she's a good dancer. But I don't *enjoy* watching her. I don't know if her body type or her hair (figured it was a horrible weave!) or what... something gets in the way and I just don't like or enjoy her.
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Madelane
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08-20-2001
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 8:31 am
Another great show. I didn't have much I want to ramble on about today, though. I voted for 1, 5, and 7. I have never voted for Lacy and Kameron before but I really like last night's performance for some reason. I felt guilty not voting for all of them - I still don't want anyone to leave! Oh here's something pointless I wanted to mention: I don't think Anya is a lawyer - I think she said she "Studied International Law." That is not the same as graduating law school, passing the Bar Exam, and being admitted to the Bar. Just saying. Oh and! Dominic and his crush on Cat! Was he making a sophisticated joke about her accent and purposely calling it French for laughs, or does he not know the difference? Just wondering. Funny either way.
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Roxip
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01-29-2004
| Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 8:37 am
I watched this show for the first time last night and it was excellent. I don't know how any of these people could get voted off...but of course somebody (two somebodies?) has to go. Personally I think the Cedric/Shauna partnership (is that right?) was the weakest but they were still pretty good, and that the Hok guy was the weakest overall, but he has so much elegance and style that you hardly notice. I thought Pasha was hot! And I don't know how he was with his former partner but his current one is a good match for him.
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