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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 12:55 pm
Could there have been something that happened off-stage with Brandon that we didn't see on TV? I just don't get the Brandon hate Mia was spewing. I was glad Mary put a stop to it. It really was over the top.
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Lotsofkids
Member
08-11-2007
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 3:25 pm
I just watched my first episode last night, what a great show, but what does the winner get?
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Stacey718995
Member
07-05-2007
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 4:58 pm
I finally caught up. I wonder if Mia realizes how much she helps the dancer she trashes. I loved Branden anyway but her mouth of hate makes me want to vote non stop for him and I never vote. I am not, in general, a big Mary fan but I was applauding her standing up to bashing. I hope that she continues to do so and I also hope that she isn't a hypocrite in the process. I would like to see the bashing aspect of it all gone from any of the judges. The auditions is one of the things I watch while doing a million other things but now that the show is going to start, game on. I am looking forward to it.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 6:18 pm
I just finished watching part of Weds. show (we lost the last half hour or so due to a huge thunderstorm--very rare in our area!!!). Mia Michaels is just mean! When she said, "I just love to cut people cause I love to send people home who aren't good enough," I just cringed. She doesnt' even seem to care that she's ending someone's dream. Have a little compassion! I always love that Nigel will give a hug or a kind word. He and Mary--and even Debbie Allen--seem to understand that they're breaking a heart when they cut someone. Mia just doesn't seem to get it. I don't like her anymore.
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Wowprincess
Member
09-04-2006
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 6:25 pm
Baby - My feeling is that neither Mia or Lil C saw his original (home town) audition - which was fabulous. From what was said, I'm guessing that Mary, Nigel (and whoever the 3rd judge was at that town, I don't remember) gushed about how much he'd grown and learned and how much better he was from last season. So Mia and Lil C were expecting something more?!?!? Or something. Got me to be honest. But with Mia, she always has her favorite and makes it completely obvious who that person is. I've never seen her be so ugly to someone, like she was with Brandon though. I was glad that Brandon challenged her and said it would be "on" when she had to choreograph him - what do you bet he gets her first week?!?!? It would make for good TV anyway! The winner gets $250,000. I didn't watch Season 1, so don't know what else they got, but Season 2 winner was also offered a year long contract with Celine Deon (when her show as in Vegas). Benji turned that down though. After Season 2 the only thing ever mentioned was the $250,000. Plus a LOT of recognition in the dance world.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 7:14 pm
Season 1 got a contract, an apt in NY for a year, and I think $100K. Since then I think it's been $$ and a contract has been a bonus (I don't think it's part of the prize package).
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 7:50 pm
Mia last year was ugly as heck towards Mark. It was similar, but not quite as bad, as she's acting towards Brandon. I distinctly remember her bashing poor Mark after a fabulous number he did with that cute little dark haired girl dancer.
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 9:07 pm
I just had time to catch up on all my taped shows, and was anxious to see who this Natalie was. You are all so right, I really don't understand why Natalie was eliminated. She was an exceptional dancer, and seemed to be, to my very untrained eyes in modern dance opinion, to have been one of the best. So sad. The decisions seem to be so arbitrary this year.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 9:29 pm
Natalie did that dance at 110 % during rehearsals and she did it at 80% for the audition. Not on purpose but I think subconciously she didnt think she had to do another 110% routine since she was such a fav of Sophias. I still dont understand why they didnt let her dance for her life like some of the others. I have a feeling it had to do with her looks.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 12:33 am
I'm hoping that there will be a banner up on here soon for the show so that I can get all of the names and faces straight when reading posts.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 6:46 am
Jimmer, did you see that above post? KC, he is the Banner Master!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 8:17 am
Oh there will be! Sorry to be a bit out of the loop but have they announced the finalists yet?
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 9:05 am
I really felt for the guy who couldn't go any further due to his contract with the Miami Ballet School. He seemed so crushed. I wonder how long his contract is for. I sure hope it's not too long! Would love to see him again next year!
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 9:27 am
I think he was actually in the corps and not at the school.I don't think those in the schools are on contract. They could be though. I know Boston Ballet has BBII which is a step above ballet school. It's like the minor leagues in baseball. They do perform with the parent company in large ballets and they perform on their own as a small company also. Given that the season usually starts in October for ballet companies and rehearsals start in the summer, it was probably difficult to let him out of his contract. New corps members have already gotten places in companies and companies base their ballets on having so many principals, so many soloists and so many corps members. I wonder if he even told Edward that he was auditioning? Perhaps had Edward known in advance, he could have put him on leave, filled his slot in the company for one year with the option of his coming back for the following season? Just my thoughts.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 2:21 pm
Jimmer, yes announced this past Thurs. Hope you are feeling better!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 2:42 pm
Thanks Pamy. I'll put one together!
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Sia
Member
03-11-2002
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 7:40 am
Lotsofkids, the kids who finish at or close to the top have some incredible job opportunities as a result of having been on SYTYCD, too. Lacey Schwimmer didn't win the show, but she was one of the top four, and she was a star dancer/choreographer this season on Dancing With the Stars. And she did a great job on DWTS, too!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 9:43 am
and Chelsea, another 'loser' was also fantastic on DWTS! I think she sealed the deal and will be back with them for a few years
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 9:45 am
Thanks for the info Roteach! :-)
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 11:30 am
No prob Miz. I don''t know if I have the facts right for Miami Ballet but I know that Boston Ballet had tryouts in the winter and have already announced their troup for next season as well as next season's works. I applaud him for wanting to stretch his range and to learn more dance styles. More and more, new choreography for ballet troups have gotten more contemporary (think Twyla Tharp). I think Mia's choreography would fit well with some ballet companies.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 11:34 am
I found the Miami City Ballet page and they have announced the 2009-2010 season. What is the name of the young man? I'd like to see where he fits in the ballet family.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 11:41 am
If his name is Alex Wong, then he is a principal dancer. That's the second highest level you can be in a company. No way could he be let out of his contract. I had a feeling that he might be more than just a company dancer. Going back now to check out his profile.
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 2:53 pm
Yes I agree with all of you, Alex Wong was magnificent. I just watched him in awe. Such grace and fluidity, he is so gifted. I was so excited thinking we would see him in the finals. Well, maybe next year.
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 5:48 pm
I guess I wonder what these kids think they are doing when they sign a contract.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 5:59 pm
I wonder what these kids think they are doing when they sign a contract and then try to get on a reality TV show. Like Huk, knowing he couldn't legally compete without a work permit (or whatever it was).
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