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Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 11:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Why does the quickstep look so much better on DWTS than on SYTYCD? I realize they "dummy it down" for the celebrities but perhaps the choreographers should get a clue...a beautifully done quickstep without all the frills is much more fun to watch than something that vaguely resembles a quickstep done poorly.

Snackpackid
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08-19-2005

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Snackpackid a private message Print Post    
I'd like to see Will and Katie together to see if HE can stand up to Katie like Josh has done. I'm so very impressed with her.
I've never been on the Will train and I'm on the opinion that some of Jessica's problem IS Will. But that's just me. To me, he comes off as a self-ish dancer.
I know it is a personal contest with one winner and you want to show yourself off, but you have to be there for your partner too, and I just get the feeling he's not there for Jessica, he lets her slip. Yes, he stood up for her against Mia, but anyone with half a brain knew how to respond to that question "correctly", whether that's how they felt or not. If he'd have said - you are so right, I'm so sick of carrying her, well then... lol To me... you have to pay more attention to what he didn't say... and he DIDN'T say that she was not holding him down/back/making him tired.

Don't get me wrong, I'm really not a Jessica fan either, but I think she is totally getting the short end of the stick. At this point I'm wondering how she made the top twenty with all their negative comments about her.

What was my point? Oh yeah, I'd like to see both Will and Jessica with other partners, I think it will make a HUGE difference. There appears, to me, to just not be any connection between the two of them and I think she needs a stronger PARTNER. (I just see in my head that he doesn't communicate with her and she needs it with the result being that she gets frustrated and self-conscious instead of confident).

Just my 2 cents (if its worth that much)

Ahnicka
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08-08-2007

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 2:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ahnicka a private message Print Post    
Why did Nigel tell Gev and Courtney they are certainly not the best dancers in the competition? While that might be true for Gev, I personally think Courtney is the best of all the girls remaining if judging strictly by dancing only, and not personality. I'd still really like to see Will and Courtney dance together. I think they'd make a great team.

Ladytex, I'm so glad someone said not to blame Will. It's not his fault, he's not asking for, nor baiting the judges for the accolades they are giving him, and I certainly don't think he should be blamed for it. He is an excellent dancer and has worked just as hard to get where he is in his career like everyone else there, so I don't think he should be punished or scrutinized simply because of the judge-love. When they were doing the segment about each partner sharing something about the other with the viewers, Jessica herself said that Will is such a gentleman, very chivalrous, and that his mother raised him right. <100> he's a very talented dancer, has worked hard to get where he is, and he's a seemingly gracious partner. His quick-witted and very kind response last night was gracious and proves that he's a gentleman.

Ahnicka
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08-08-2007

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 2:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ahnicka a private message Print Post    
I don't see Will as being selfish. A couple of shows back, during the practice segment where they talk to the camera alone, Will mentioned how beautiful and great and talented a dancer Jessica is and that his wish is for her to see that for herself and in herself. He gave her and continues to give her many compliments and has said on a few occassions when he wasn't in front of the judges, how proud he is of her.

As well as last night in front of the judges after Mia's comment he said that he is proud of the way she danced. Odd that in Jessica's comments, she doesn't seem to think that Will is selfish.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 2:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I agree Snackpack, in Will's response he didn't say "no, I don't feel like I'm carrying her", it was more of a "I wish she'd dance as good she did in the first number all the time" response. It was diplomatic, but I think he would clearly like a new partner.

And I would love to see him with a new partner! I think it would tell us if _he_ is a good partner. If he is able to dance _with_ someone.

I think Will is an amazing dancer and I can't blame him for the judges kudos. But I need to see him partner with someone else. He may only be good at solo dancing. Too soon to tell.

Kellirippa
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07-10-2002

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 5:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kellirippa a private message Print Post    
I think this show is doing dancers a dis-service by not promoting ballet. They showcase ballroom, a lot of different hip hop/street styles and now even World dance (is an Irish Jig far behind now?), but ballet is never mentioned. I can recall only 2 ballet dancers ever making it past Vegas, only to be gone immediately after that. Ballet technique is the base of all proper dance technique (ok, not hip hop), and this show should do more to promote that. They should all have a base in ballet, I'd like to see them pull ballet out of the hat!

Sharinia
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09-07-2002

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 5:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sharinia a private message Print Post    
I could tell Mia was gonna be bitchy tonight by her outfit lol.

lol Mocha

sigh... Twitchington seems to lose their magic when not under a blue light. I want them to get married under a blue light.

Pamy, I think you may be right--Court and Gev might make it to the altar first. I luv those two now :-)


Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 6:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Danny was a ballet dancer and he made it to F2

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 7:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
That piece of hair beside Cat's face is driving me crazy. Its either falling in her face or sticking straight out.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 7:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Thank goodness they fixed it during the last break. LOL

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 7:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Bottom 3: Comfort and Thayne, Jessica and Will, Kherington and Twitch

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 7:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Going home: Comfort and Thayne
That was easy to guess.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 9:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
whew I was afraid they would get rid of Jessica. WOW and it shows the Gev/Court, Marksie! and Joshee are the 2 fav couples.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 9:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Go Jessica :-) I thought Comfort had saved herself and doomed Jessica. To be honest Jessica didn't exactly dazzle tonight. If it had been based solely on solos Jessica would've gotten the boot. Twitchington did well as did Will.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 10:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Snackpack, ITA about what Will said/didnt say. I think there is a lot going on behind the scenes with those 2. I am looking forward to seeing them w/dif partners to see if I will feel any differently about them.

I used to be Twitchington all the way but now I am a Josh/Katee/Gev/Court all the way gal!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 10:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I was really irritated that Mary basically guaranteed that Will wasn't going home, before they even announced the whole bottom three and before anyone danced.

And all the Debbie Allen references.. it was clear who was going home.

I'm still on the Twitchington train (and I did give them some votes last night, but more to Josh and Katee).

Jessica cannot feel too comfortable with all the comments, especially when Nigel told Thayne they really wanted to keep all three guys and boot two girls.

Meanwhile everyone who has danced with Comfort is gone..

I have nothing against Will, but do resent the fact that he seems to have been the designated winner from day one.

Funfit4life
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03-16-2006

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 11:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Funfit4life a private message Print Post    
Well, Will is clearly very well trained, just a fabulous dancer. He looks professional, like he could be dancing with a company.. Its not often that we see dancers of his caliber on this show. There certainly have been others, but not many. Probably as dancers themselves, the judges are just so pleased to see someone like him on the show... I'd keep him too, no matter what at this point. He's phenominal.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 6:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
Now it's up to the voters whether Will will stay or go, isn't it? Don't we start with eliminations by voting only? I don't know how much of a favorite Will is with the people. He's a wonderful dancer.

I've really become a Chelsie/Mark fan along with Katee/Joshua. Twitchington lost some of their sparkle for me. I did really enjoy Twitch's solo.

Do they have new partners next week? That will be interesting.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 7:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I would guess Will is least popular of the guys seeing he has been in bottom 2 more than any of guys that are left.

I cant beleive the judges arent reading boards and seeing that they are actually hurting Will by the things they say.

Good Lord, how much nastier can they get to Jess. It our FAV dancer not the best one, judges need to remember that.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 7:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Like him or not, his solo was undeniably great.

It was have been an injustice if Jessica had gone home instead of Comfort. Comfort has been in the bottom 3 all but one week (I think), whereas Jessica has only been in the bottom 3 twice. I didn't think either Jessica or Comfort's solo was that outstanding. I also wasn't a huge fan of Twitch's solo, but once he explained what the context was I ran it back and it made more sense...but the fact that I had to do that either means I'm incredibly dense or it wasn't all that as a solo...LOL! Thayne's solo was wonderful (and I've never been an Thayne fan). But again, time in the bottom...Thayne was definitely going to be the one to go.

So now it will be interesting to see them all shuffled up.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 7:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
While Will is undeniably a great dancer, this show isn't about who is the best dancer but who is America's favorite dancer. So I'm not sure if Will would win this thing. He may make the finals, but he may not win on personality.

I loved Twitch's solo. That man has such a unique style. Personally, I'd love to see him win. Rather than a clasically trained dancer!

I still don't get the Katee and Joshua love. I'll be interested to see what they do with different partners.

And Jessica... she was gorgeous during the contemporary routine with Will. I hope she lasts a bit longer as I'd like to see what she can do with other partners. (I don't know if all the Will love messes with her head, but I know if I had to listen to that, from the judges, week after week, it's screw up my self-confidence, too!)

Gev and Courtney are cute together, but I'm not so sure they'll be so cute with other partners. And Chelsie and Mark have some nice chemistry, so... I'm glad they'll be mixing up partners now.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 9:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Joshua reminds physically and in his demeanor of Steve Smith, the Carolina Panther wide receiver. I never have figured out how to post a picture, but here is a link to a picture of Steve that really favors Joshua.

Picture of Steve

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Sharinia
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09-07-2002

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 10:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sharinia a private message Print Post    
wow, they do look alike

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 10:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
I don't see Will making it to the final. He may get to the final 3 guys, but I don't see him in the final 2. It will be either Josh, Mark or Twitch. I see Gev and Will going before those 3.

I am interested to see how Will performs with another girl. My suspicion is that he is more of a solo performer and the same issues will follow no matter who his partner is.

Not that it matters, I also wonder how much Debbie Allen 'prepared' him for the overall competition.

Personally, I loved Twitch's solo last night. How does he do some of those moves? And Kerrington puts so much emotion into the piece when she is dancing by herself. It is a bit mezmorizing to watch.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 12:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Kind of like Danny last year...he was a great dancer...but he knew it and it really kind of showed.