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Kitt
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09-06-2000

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 8:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Good point Roxip, about the over the top make-up on Kristi. That does make her expressions more pantomime-like, when the judges are looking for something more real.

I think Shannon and Derek may have drawn in quite a few votes by their almost-kiss. Not that I'm complaining, I love them both!

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 9:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I think Shannon and Derek are beautiful together when they dance. It would help if he was about 3 inches taller but they still look amazing together (in that aspect I thought Jonathan matched up to her physically a lot better).

I think Adam danced poorly after his unicycle performance. He wasn't careful about how he placed his feet (I get confused about whether it is toe leads or heel leads but to me it looked like he was flatfooting it). He looked clumsy, IMO.

Not to say that he hasn't improved, but I didn't think he was nearly as good as the others.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
But but but... why do they get on Kristi about her expression but not on Priscilla?

And I agree with Roxip again... I don't think Adam danced that well once he got off the unicycle. Yeah, flashy entrance and flying cape and all that. All of that was just a distraction from what he was supposed to be doing... dancing! Unless I've misunderstood and this is "Join a Circus with the Stars!" :-)

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 9:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
I agree, Costa, about Adam. In past seasons, the judges have criticized the dancers for flashy non-dancing beginnings that cut down on actual dance time.

Shel
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07-27-2005

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 9:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shel a private message Print Post    
Costa - the judges love Priscilla's facial expressions. I don't get it, but they do.

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 10:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
Adam is a clown. Adam knows he isn't going to win. Adam was there to ENTERTAIN the AUDIENCE (not impress the judges).

Those 10's were not earned. But he would have been safe this week regardless.

It looks like Marissa is having fun (finally). I hope she keeps improving.

Does Derek have a little crush on Shannon? Emotions of love can really help in many of these dances.



Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 10:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
<<But but but... why do they get on Kristi about her expression but not on Priscilla?>>

I get the feeling that the judges (the female judge especially), are being compassionate because of how clear it is that Priscilla has had to endure a lot <76>. Right or wrong, I was glad to see her get those positive strokes last night.

I'm still with Beth4, loving everyone. Some more than others, but I want them all to stay!

This is by far the most purely entertaining show on the air today, IMO, and I am enjoying it for that reason only. How refreshing not to feel compelled (like in Big Brother) to feel somehow invested in any of them!

Longbeachbbfan
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08-17-2005

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 11:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Longbeachbbfan a private message Print Post    
Does anybody know if Tony's wife is a professional dancer?

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 12:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
I don't think it is fair to compare anything Kristi has done on the ice to what she is doing on the show. It isn't the same thing at all. Sure, she probably has some natural grace, and is adept at picking up choreography, but ice skating and ballroom dancing are not the same thing.

I think more than anything, Kristi, as an Olympic champion, is dedicated and hard-working and committed. And I think she has a LOT of natural talent. But she can't be considered as "coming in as a pro."

Just my }

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 12:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Shannon, Chritian, Jason, & Marrissa are currently my faves.

Omigolly I was cheering and shouting at the screen with Cristian's performance last night. Whoo hoo!

Hot hot hot!

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 12:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I agree Carmenv. Also add in that Kristi is a solo skater, not a partnered skater. There is a certain level of skill required to dance with a partner.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 12:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
<76>

Although I think the amount of ballet and dance training she undoubtedly got as a professional skater does give her somewhat of an advantage, I would imagine that dancing on ice skates and dancing on high heels are two entirely different things and require an entirely different skill set. Yes, her body is trained to be graceful and limber but her legs -- I'm thinking they are pretty sore at the end of the evening!

I tried to find out about Tony's wife and couldn't bring anything up about her past.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 1:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
much different on skates than heels. but btw, Kristi was a very successful pairs skater, too, <76>.

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 1:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
Yes, but Kristi hasn't been a pairs skater for years, plus, I still don't think pairs skating is quite the same as ballroom dancing, <76> True, she has worked with a partner, but probably still isn't accustomed to having the male lead and being in hold and all that.

I just hate how it seems that, every year, there is one contestant or another that everyone is convinced has an unfair advantage, or is a ringer. Even Stacey Keibler got bashed for the ballet lessons she had as a young child. I suppose people like Sabrina and Stacey and even Kristi have a bit of an advantage over someone that has never danced at all, but I hate that is seems to be held against them by some.

To see what Kristi has accomplished on the dance floor - despite whatever dance training she may have had as an ice skater - thrills and amazes me. She is one heck of a talented lady!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 1:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Pairs, yes. Ice-dancing, no.. that would have included much more close in work with the partner. And of course she left pairs long ago for singles. She was doing jumps, spins, edges.

But she's good. Some high scores last night, though I couldn't get behind giving a perfect score in the case of the person who had the stumble.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 1:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Irregardless Kristi has the 'dancelike' experience. Same with Mario, both Marios lol, and Joey whatshisname etc.

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 3:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
See, but that is the thing, Mocha. I'm not sure I understand why it matters if Kristi, both Marios, Joey Fatone, the Cheetah girl, Stacey Kiebler, etc. have dancelike experience.

Others, like Priscilla and Shannon Elizabeth, have acting experience. And as the judges have pointed out, performance and emotion can play just as big of a part as the technique in the overall value of the dance. So do actors and acresses have an unfair advantage, too? You might say they do.

So is it fair to single one out over the other?

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 3:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
I wonder what take the judges are to have about Priscilla's face during the happy dances?

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 3:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
I've been wondering the same thing, Og. We shall see. Or will she be assigned only certain dances purposely?

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 4:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I've always been curious how they "assign" the dances. But doesn't it even out somewhere towards the end, when they start to do two dances a week? I seem to recall something like if someone did the paso doble during the early weeks instead of a waltz, then that person hadda do a waltz later on?

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 4:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
I want to know how they pick the music for the routines? I want to know why they don't play Latin music for the Pasadoble(sp) and the Cha-Cha's etc.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 4:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
When it came to the paso doble last night, one couple (don't remember who) got very appropriate music compared to the others.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 4:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Yep they did Color. Crap I can't remember who it was though but I know it wasn't Mario.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 5:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
It was Christian and Cheryl

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 6:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Priscilla and Adam are in the bottom two.