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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 10:08 pm
I can just see all the little old blue hair ladies who are fans of Fred Astair voting for Evan. Not sure how he made it into final 4, but I was pleased to see a different style of dancer do well. I voted for Brandon -- have liked him since day 1 and he continues to impress. I hit a lot of busy signals. But I would be happy with a Jeanine win. And Kayla is our hometown girl, so I know DD would be happy if she won.
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Ladyw
Member
06-28-2007
| Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 10:15 pm
loved the last dance (the paseo) that was my deciding factor, I had been with brandon all season and to me Jeanine just hit every dance tonight out of the park...I think brandon will do well wherever he goes, and I feel those 2 should be 1 and 2. I think Jeanine peaked at just the right moment, fought hard and brought it, so did brandon, but jeanine just brought it a little more.... Kayla danced like she was scared tonight.. not sure what was going on. and Hurrah!!! a la secondes (turns with the leg straight out).. its about time.....
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Jennywa
Member
07-17-2003
| Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 10:42 pm
I Love dancing! However, I am not enamored with the jerky, athletic dancing that seems to be the style nowadays. I much prefer the subtle dancing of Evan. Dancing does not equal athletics!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 10:51 pm
I'm not a little old blue haired lady and Fred Astaire was before my time but I like Evan.
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Stormie
Member
03-01-2007
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 12:40 am
I voted for Brandon. He has been consistent in his performances for me since the very beginning. His solos are outstanding. I'm really hoping that he will win. My second choice would be Kayla. I think she has an equal strength in performances to Brandon and holds her own when dancing with him; he does not outshine her. I think her solos are so good, but Brandon's for me a bit better. I do like Jeanine, but for me she hasn't been as consistent in her performances and even though her solos are stronger now, they are not as consistent. I like Evan a lot, but I think he needs more time to develop the other genres that Brandon seems to do without blinking an eye. I think he can get the characters better with more time, I know he can, he's quite a wonderful performer. I think they should give Cat water balloons to chuck at the judges. Why they give their personal opinion is beyond me, I don't think it helps the dancers at all, look what it did to Will. Have they not learned, or is it deliberate. Dovez, I heard it, I thought he was joking, not being serious and I got a laugh out of it.
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Knightpatti
Member
12-06-2001
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 6:49 am
I cannot believe that Nigel said that Evan had not grown in this season. How does he think that he made it to the final 4? How could they give Evan and Kayla that dance? Was not the quality of dance for the final! But the dancers did not do the choregraphy. You know that they are all for Brandon or Jeanine to win and I think definitely one of them will. ITA about the lighting. I do not know what was the problem until you all stated it here.
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 7:05 am
I think I finally figured out what it is about the thought of Evan winning that doesn't sit well with me. Nigel alluded to it last night, and a light bulb finally went on. Personally, I just don't think Evan has grown much through the course of the competition!!! I mean, Jeanine started out as someone I didn't pay ANY attention to at all, and now she shines like a star. Brandon has gained confidence from week to week. Kayla's personality has even started to come out. But - for me - Evan is pretty much exactly the same as he was when the competition started. He does fine with other styles of dance outside of his genre. He handles the choreography and performance well enough, but he is just...okay. Nothing spectacular. He hasn't really had one outstanding, memorable performance with a partner, other than the possible exception of Mia's "butt" routine. His solos are enjoyable, because he is fun to watch, and you can tell he truly loves to dance, so his joy shines through. But...by last night, even those are starting to all look pretty much the same. I'm sure that others will disagree, but for me, this is why - despite the fact that I do like Evan - I really hope either Brandon or Jeanine win. They started out as oustanding dancers, but have also grown so much.
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 7:15 am
Funny. I think Knightpatti posted while I was in the process of writing my post. I knew there would be those that disagree with me, and that is perfectly fine. But for me...I think Nigel was right. I saw very little growth in Evan this season. No matter how many times the judges told him he needed to retract his kicks quicker in the jive and other dances like that (quick step, maybe?)...by last night he STILL hadn't improved on it. I think he made the Final 4 because he is very likable and incredibly popular. Not necessarily because he is one of the best dancers. I need to keep reminding myself that this show is about finding America's FAVORITE dancer, and Evan may very well be that. As Adam Shankman said...he seems to be one of the most popular contestants the show has ever seen.
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Emeraldfire
Member
03-05-2003
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 7:26 am
ITA Carmenv I feel that Evan never was able to let go completely with his routines. It seemed as though they were outside of his comfort zone. IMO he made it to the final four through popularity only. Ade should have been in the final four instead.
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Fiat
Member
10-07-2004
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 7:33 am
I think the Nasty Boys routine was biased a bit toward Brandon. Meaning...they congratulated other choreographers for really taking into account the dancers talents, and styles, and incorporating that into the dance. It was almost like the choreographer wanted Brandon to look better than Evan, so she made it very sharp and strong. I love all four of the finalists, so I'll be happy with the win no matter what.
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 7:42 am
I would have LOVED to have seen Ade and Brandon in the finals...that was my dream at the start of the season! 
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 7:45 am
If Evan was the dancer that some folks think he is, he could've at least risen to the level of Brandon in the Janet Jackson song. But he's NOT got the chops and Brandon outdanced him. As did Kayla in the jive. Carmen, I think you said what I've been saying a while now and have been getting poo-poo'd. Even is a good dancer IN HIS GENRE. But he's not really done much outside of that. And the butt dance with Randi? That was still mostly inside his genre (the "broadway-esque" acting bit). Both Kayla's and Evan's solos have been done before. I was surprised to see Evan do almost exactly the same thing he did during the audition. And once I recognized it, surprised they put him thru because there was NOT a lot of dancing in that solo. Jeanine, however, knocked out a home run with that solo tango!! I think Jeanine truly understood what needed to be done, and she went out and did it. She looked like she thought out and choreographed her routine (where sometimes I've felt Kayla just goes out and dances to the music however). I think both Brandon and Jeanine outdanced the other two by miles tonight. I've loved Jeanine from the beginning -- my eyes are drawn to her no matter who she's dancing with. And Brandon has rocked from the beginning, no matter what Mia and Lil C said. BTW, I think Brandon wore the board shorts because he was uncomfortable in the tight little knickers he wore during his solo last week. He's not uber confident and having to dance in those teensy things in front of a live audience of thousands could be pretty intimidating. I think he also may have gotten some teasing about them, and so decided to tone it down.
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 8:45 am
I was VERY impressed with Jeanine last night, too, Costa. She has upped her game for me every week, and she seems to truly understand what it takes to be in the finals and go for the win. If she does win, it will be because of her dancing. Partially because of her personality, but primarily because of her dancing week in and week out. She has rocked everything they have thrown at her, including that abominable Russian Folk dance! If Evan wins, it will be because he is a good dancer in a fun, unique style, but mostly because he is likable and popular. That is fine, I guess, but...I have to admit that I will be a bit let down if that happens. In past seasons, it hasn't always been the BEST dancer that wins (think Danny and Will, and to some degree Travis). However, in my opinion, the winner has ALWAYS had a good combination of personality, likability AND ability - - - IN ALL STYLES. Evan is extremely likable for sure. And he is a great dancer in his style. But he is just okay in everything else - for me - and that is why I will be a bit disappointed if he wins.
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 10:34 am
I'm afraid Nigel stating who he thinks should or would win may cost Brandon and Jeanine the number 1 and 2 spots. I'm also very concerned that his comments about Evan may cause Evan to win, although I agree with his comments for the most part. BRENDA1966, you received busy signals when dialing Brandon? Was he dancer # 01? I hope so because that's the number I dialed repeatedly back to back, literally for one whole hour and I didn't receive not one busy signal. I was concerned about it last night too that I didn't get a busy signal not once. I meant to vote for Jeanine for the complete 2nd hour, but my hands got tired and I got sleepy, so I managed to just dial her number a few times. Kayla is a good performer and I think she has been trying to put her personality out there for the past few weeks, but it was too little too late for me, and it seemed very forced; not natural at all. I didn't believe it and wasn't buying it. Her interviews always seem a little cocky to me also, as if she's worked harder than anyone else and like she feels she deserves more than others. She's worked hard and is great at performing, I just wish she was more natural in her personality and came across more humble and fun. I also think her solos aren't that good, but her partner and group dancing is great. That's just my opinion though, I still think Nigel might have caused Kayla to win over Jeanine by choosing Brandon and Jeanine as the winners in his comments. He should have kept that to himself like the other 2 judges did. He has to know by now how it effects the viewers voting, I sometimes think he does it on purpose to manipulate things; he has to know by now that viewers tend to do the opposite if he's too harsh on someone or if he gives too many kudos to another. Stop it Nigel!
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 10:38 am
I know I'll get pulverized for this, but the fact that Evan keeps skating by due to "popularity," at the expense of much better dancers, makes me not like him much.
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 10:40 am
Well lets face it - it is America's "Favorite" Dancer. And if Evan wins it is because he is the "Favorite". If it was America's "Best" dancer then the judges would choose the winner not us. FYI - I voted for Jeanine
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Msbullwnkl
Member
08-16-2005
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 11:06 am
I have voiced my opinion on Kayla last night. I thought Evan danced well, but was definitely outshined by Brandon and Jeanine. I have to agree with the others who saw improvement in Jeanine as the season went on. Whenever she danced, I couldn't take my eyes off of her especially later in the season. I do think the choreography for this season was weak compared to past seasons. Maybe it is because the show is coming back so soon. I don't know. But there haven't been a whole lot of routines that I would want to watch over and over again. The ones that come to mind are: "Addiction" dance by Kayla and Kupono, "Romeo and Juliet" by Ade and Melissa (especially considering it was not something ever done before on the show), "Cancer" by Melissa and Ade. Saw this on "Entertainment Weekly" website and wanted to share it: SYTCD 15 Great Routines
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 11:22 am
Unfortunately, Evan has never been my "favorite" from the beginning. And I really agreed with the judges last night. And even more unfortunately, if he wins I'm going to be very VERY disappointed. While the winner of the "America's favorite dancer" title doesn't get a guaranteed gig, and only a bunch of money, I'd still prefer to see someone who can really dance in a lot of different styles. Evan will be used in Broadway productions based on his exposure on this show. But I just don't think he's the best and I don't think he's really learned how to do other dances. And I was shocked last night at Kayla during her interview with Cat. She truly DID sound completely arrogant and that was a total turnoff.
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 12:36 pm
Oh good Costacat, then it wasn't just me who thought she sounded arrogant in that interview. There was one other interview she did or a narrative that she came across that way as well. I recall her saying something in that past interview that she's "worked so hard during auditions and even harder on the show, I'm a performer, so I..." Yes, Kayla we know you model and all that stuff, you're beautiful, but quiet confidence is better; when you allow others to tell you these things, not you tell us. Im not taking that away from her, she has of course worked hard, but it's how she says it with this sense of entitlement that gets to me, it's like she's done so much more and deserves so much more than the others. They've all worked extremely hard, even Evan, he's just not as skilled, but he worked hard at auditions and on the show too. I'm glad Costa, that you saw the arrogance as well last night in her interview, and it wasn't just me thinking erroneously that it rubbed me the wrong way. Everyone elses interviews sounded so modest and joyful; inspirational and full of personality.
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 12:42 pm
I forgot to add, how much I LOVED Jeanine's solo! She took a risk and it turned out amazing!
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 1:15 pm
Jeanine's solo was so fabulous...I LOVE how she took a risk. I think Evan played it a bit safe. Kayla's solo - for me, at least - seemed a hot mess. She seemed to be falling off her center, and it didn't seem cohesive. I think someone else said that it seemed like she just went out and danced whatever, and I agree. It didn't seem well thought out OR well executed. Brandon's was spectacular, although I agree with Adam to some degree that it seemed frantic. I think Jeanine's solo won the night for sure!
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 3:25 pm
Unfortunately, Evan has never been my "favorite" from the beginning. I think we're all very well aware of that, Costa. Re: Kayla's "arrogance" in that interview last night, it seems like the judges will knock anyone who tries to appear humble as not wanting it badly enough. I thought she was just trying to show confidence in herself. What's she supposed to say, "I don't think I'm good enough really, but I'm going to try"?
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 3:28 pm
Wouldn't it be nice to see a girl win for a change? (Jeanine )
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 3:30 pm
Go Kayla!
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 3:31 pm
No, of course I don't expect Kayla to say that, but Brandon, Jeanine, and Evan did the same interview and came across very well without sounding arrogant, as well as in all of their other previous interviews and narratives for the latter 3. Kayla, not so much.
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