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Sportygirl
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06-14-2005

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 10:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sportygirl a private message Print Post    
I am glad to see Louis Van Amstel as a choreographer this week. I think he brings a much needed energy and spark to the ballroom routines. He is the one who choreographed the ballroom routines the first week that everyone enjoyed so much.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 7:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Carmen, yes Will. ty! I dont know why I always forget his name and then I get too lazy to look it up!

I cant wait for the show!

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 8:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
I voted for two males--Ade and Brandon. For me, they're the best 2 dancers this year. But, I like most of them.

Nigel was right when he said no one is shining the brightest (or however he phrased it). Last year I had distinct favorites, not so much this year.

I loved Brandon's solo. It was brilliant. And, I thought he really held his own with Kayla. It was like he was wrestling a giant Barbie doll.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 9:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Highlights for me: Brandon's solo, Ade & Jeanine's Hip hop. My only complaint on the hip-hop was that you couldn't see Ade's face.

Lowlights: Didn't care for either of Evan's and Melissa's dances. The Broadway was a little better than the quickstep.

I thought Jeanine & Ade's Rumba was more entertaining than the judges gave them credit for. Yeah, there may have been some technical issues, but it was fun to watch.

Regarding Brandon's solo, I think he will be in the final 2 now.

My final 4 would be: Brandon, Ade, Melissa & Jeanine

The final 4 that I think will be there: Brandon, Jeanine, Evan & Kayla

At this point, I would pick either Brandon or Jeanine to win.

Stormie
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03-01-2007

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 3:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stormie a private message Print Post    
I voted for Brandon again, then initially I wasn't sure between either Kayla and Melissa, but I voted for Melissa bc I thought her solo was stronger than Kayla's this week. Brandon and Kayla's first performance was my favorite of the night. I didn't see any of the performances as weak, I liked them all, but Brandon and Kayla's seemed effortless to me--brilliant. I think the two leaving might be Jeanine and Evan, but since Evan has such a huge fanbase, it might be Ade. But then again, Brandon was in the bottom two last week, so you never know.

And Nigel, I don't know what he's trying to accomplish with some of his comments, but he saying to Jeanine (paraphrasing) 'you have it easier than the guys bc of your looks,' is one of the rudest and most obtuse comments he's made. It's as if he perceived her as a doily to Ade. I wish someone had thrown muffins at him. Children don't have a frame of reference for comments like this, is he trying to tell them looks are more important for girls? One of the other judges should say something, I mean really, it's never ending.

Here's some pics from the July 29, 2009 show:

Cat Deely


Ade, Evan, Brandon


Melissa, Kayla, Jeanine


Stormie
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03-01-2007

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 3:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stormie a private message Print Post    
Jeanine and Ade - Samba


Jeanine and Ade - Hip Hop


Kayla and Brandon - Contemporary


Kayla and Brandon - Disco


Melissa and Evan - Broadway


Melissa and Evan - Quickstep


Pamy
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01-02-2002

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 5:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Brandon's solo was the best I have ever seen!! Last nite made me realize that Jeanette was more fun to watch than any of the other girls. sigh.

I loved the guys routine! Evan proved himself in that one. That was probably my fav routine from that choregrapher.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 6:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Brandon's solo - Best of night

My daughter and I thought Evan got two routines that favored him and his schtick
Melissa got screwed in the group female number. She didn't get to highlight herself in any way.
For the first time I liked Kayla ... in the contemporary number.
Ade/Jeanine samba wasn't the best, but it wasn't as bad as the judges said and it was entertaining, and I loved their hip hop routine.

Who I think will go home: Ade and Melissa
Who I WANT to go home: Evan and Melissa/Kayla (doesn't matter which)

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 6:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I thought the disco number with Brandon and Kayla was the worst disco I've ever seen. It was frenetic, and then it'd stop dead for a lift. Then go frenetic, then stop dead. I hated it. Oh and the disco should never be danced in flats (or 1" heels). Totally ruined the lines. (I figured out that I think Kayla has beautiful lines only when the dance is slow.)

I loved NappyTabs hip hop routine for Ade and Jeanine! They totally got into it and it worked.

Brandon's solo was a return to his audition dancing. That was what he did when and what he wore during the auditions. His solo was amazing!

I think Melissa got screwed, also. And FWIW I didn't think Evan did all that great in his own genre, let alone the quickstep.

Can someone PLEASE explain to me what it was that Kayla did that was so much "more difficult" than what Melissa and Jeanine did in superpower group number?

I'd love to see Brandon, Ade, Melissa, and Jeanine in the finale next week.

Please PLEASE send Kayla and Evan home. I'm not enjoying them.

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 7:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
I am hoping for a Brandon, Ade, Melissa and Jeanine finale as well, but...I'm not sure it's going to happen.

I am guessing Evan sneaks in at the expense of Ade, and maybe even Kayla at the expense of Melissa.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 7:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I hope not, Carmen! I just can't believe Evan would be in the finale.

Shel
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07-27-2005

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 7:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shel a private message Print Post    
I don't care who wins at this point. They are all very good. I'd be less happy with Melissa winning since I find her good but blah at the same time. I loved her in the beginning but now I'm just over the whole ballerina thing. Her solos are just about the most boring solos I can remember ever on this show. Just being on point isn't impressive to me since, at 36, I can still do turns and arabesques and such on point (and I stopped ballet at 14) because it's fun to play around.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 7:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I think it is highly likely that Evan is in the finale...although I agree that of the remaining 3 men he is probably the least accomplished in other genres besides his own. I think that Ade and Brandon might split the votes of the people who like that particular style of dance, whereas Evan might appeal to (how do I put this...hmmm) - can I say that Evan might get the "grandmother" and "young girl cute guy" type of vote? I don't mean to sound demeaning but I think that Evan would get the votes of people who watch it more for entertainment as opposed to serious dance people (and I include myself in that to a certain extent because what I know about dance can fit in a thimble but Evan wouldn't get my vote).

I think it is more of a toss-up between the 3 girls. Personally I would like to see Jeanine and Kayla in the finale but I won't be unhappy if Melissa is in the finale. They are all pretty equal to me.

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 7:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
I hope not either, Costacat, but...I just have a bad feeling. Has Evan ever even been in the bottom??? I think he has a heckuva fan base. I like Evan, don't get me wrong, but I just done think he is finale material. He certainly isn't a better dance than Brandon or Ade. I like his solos, though...

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 7:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I think what Evan has going for him is when he is dancing his solos he looks like he is just having fun and the joy of the dance comes across. People relate to that.

Shel
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07-27-2005

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 8:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shel a private message Print Post    
That's gotta be it, Roxi! Evan's just playing around and having a great time while the others look like they are performing.

Spoton
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09-16-2005

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 8:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spoton a private message Print Post    
Funny how different all our perspectives are. I can't imagine how anyone would NOT see Brandon and Kayla as the favorites. I've loved their skill, their style and their personality from day one. Jeanenne is the least memorable for me. Ade is too off-and-on with his skills-he has had good moments, but also some very poor ones. Melissa - charming and beautiful, I just think Kayla edges her out. Evan - love him to death, but could never vote for him over Brandon.

Speaking of Brandon - that solo!! Holy crap!!!! Did he have that one in his pocket all this time, pulling it out at this critical time? Perfect music, timing, and, well, perfect Brandon!!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 8:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
See, now I don't think Kayla has any personality at all. None whatsoever.

Penguin
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09-08-2005

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 8:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Penguin a private message Print Post    
I have voted for Evan from the beginning. I like his style, he makes me smile & feel good. I know that the group of women I talk with all voted for him. We range in age 23 - 68. There are 2 cheer leading coaches and 1 dance instructor.

Oh yeah and 6 grandmothers

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
I agree, Spoton. And you are "spot on" that all our opinions are greatly different.

To me, Melissa has the least personality. I was over the toe shoes weeks ago. I think she would have gone home last week had it not been for that emotional breast cancer dance. Janette was my favorite, but I think Kayla is now. She's just so beautiful and looks like a fairy to me when she dances. I have very little knowledge of dance, so that's my most uneducated opinion.

Of the men, I do love Evan and keep thinking some Broadway producer will snap him up. He's a little firecracker and I just love to watch him. He does seem to be enjoying himself and it's enjoyable to watch. I don't believe he's the best dancer, though. I think Brandon, especially after that solo last night (which I do think was the one that made Mary cry at the auditions), is the strongest. Ade is very, very strong and I like him, too. He does need to lose the pick though. Ade, the 70's called and they want their pick back.

Ahnicka
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08-08-2007

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ahnicka a private message Print Post    
Brandon and Kayla danced very well together, I wish we were able to see that pairing a lot sooner. I enjoyed their performances last night, especially their 1st one, contemporary.

The male group dance I really enjoyed, I liked how Sofia (is that the choreographer's name?) didn't just feature only one of them, she let all of them have their time in the front and center at different moments. I loved it, because the male group number didn't seem to favor any one of them. Unfortunately, I can not say the same with the girls group number. Once again the majority of that group dance had Kayla front and center for most of it and it didn't feature Melissa at all.

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
I would have loved to see Brandon and Kayla paired up sooner, too. They were wonderful together. I haven't really taken to Kayla much this season, but I enjoyed her last night with Brandon.

Ahnicka
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08-08-2007

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 11:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ahnicka a private message Print Post    
I feel exactly the same way Carmenv; I haven't really taken to her, but I very much enjoyed her and Brandon's dancing together last night.

Knightpatti
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12-06-2001

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 2:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Knightpatti a private message Print Post    
I really like Evan. I enjoy watching him dance. I would not be upset if he wins at all! Love Brandon, too.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 6:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Can someone please post who went home? Thanks!