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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, June 04, 2009 - 4:13 pm
With Natalie, I felt like she gave her all when Sonya asked her and Brandon do show 'how it was done'. When she had to perform for the judges, maybe the edge was off because of Sonya's reaction. Or, sometimes, you are geared toward the moment and that moment happened with Sonya, not the judges. I mean, Sonya's reaction was incredible. I'm not sure I'm explaining this very well. When the show is on and you see the first performance of a piece, sometimes it's amazing dance quality because their training was for that moment. Then, if they do the dance again, a bit of the edge has come off the original impact and feeling of the dance when it was first performed. I suspect that Sonya will be hiring Natalie as a dancer in the future.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Thursday, June 04, 2009 - 7:12 pm
oh phooey my fave didn't make top 20 
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, June 04, 2009 - 7:57 pm
Who was your fave, Ketchup? It looks like an interesting group for the most part. I was sad to see the brothers broken up, but I bet we will see the one who didn't get through (Ryan?) on one of the future shows. Mia really seemed a little mean, to me. I don't get what her beef is with some of them. I admire her as a choreographer, but sometimes her personality is a little harsh.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, June 04, 2009 - 8:04 pm
Here are the Top 20 - Jannette Manara Vitolo Kayla Radomski Brandon Bryant Pono Aweau Paris Torres Jeanine Mason Ade Obayomi Karla Garcia Jonatahn Platero Tony Bellissimo Maksim Kapitannikov Caitlin Kinney Melissa Sandvig Jason Glover Ashley Valerio Randi Evans Phillip Chbeeb - Love him Asuka Kondho Evan Kasprzak (the one with hair)
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Thursday, June 04, 2009 - 8:31 pm
I see that Mia is gonna bash Brandon unmercifully and unfairly like she did Marc last season. It seems that every season she picks one that she decides that she doesn't like and every time she judges she gives horrible and nasty critiques until they are gone.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, June 04, 2009 - 8:42 pm
Other than Philip and Evan, non of the top 20 are really memorable to me.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, June 04, 2009 - 9:49 pm
Boy, when Mia doesn't like someone, she really doesn't hold back. Hopefully, they won't put Brandon in a Mia choreographed routine in the first week.
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Funfit4life
Member
03-16-2006
| Thursday, June 04, 2009 - 10:01 pm
I just watched Mia's tirade on Brandon. She is a deeply miserable and mean spirited person. I used to go to a Jennie Craig center where Mia was going. She was demanding superstar treatment... free food, able to drop in and be seen immediately without an appointment.. she was basically just as mean there as she is on the show. I'm glad people on the panel countered her venom against Brandon...
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, June 04, 2009 - 10:29 pm
What Mia said about Brandon was how I felt about Debbie Allen's star last season. He seemed totally fake to me and he annoyed me. I do not feel that way about Brandon. I really adore him and feel he is sincere. I was sad to see our local girl cut, she is soo beautiful, hope she is back next year. I like Kapuni's hair!! I think they made him cut it because it was too much like Mark's who was also from HI. I love Phillip, he really impressed me this week.
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Wowprincess
Member
09-04-2006
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 12:07 am
Pamy - I agree with you about Brandon/Mia and about Debbie Allen's kid from last year. I felt he was pimped simply cause Debbie Allen trained him. I'm so over Mia. I love to see her choreography, but I wish they'd put a piece of tape over her mouth so we wouldn't have to listen to the garbage she flings at the dancers she doesn't choose to like. I also agree that I was mad they basically told Kapuni they didn't like his hair so he cut it. I thought it was really cool. I felt really bad for the dancer who's ballet company wouldn't let him out of his contract at Nigel's request. Based on what I've seen, Phillip and Evan are my favs so far. None of the girls really stand out at this point since they cut Natalie so early in the Vegas rounds (still don't get that).
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 6:47 am
I felt terrible for that dancer that couldn't get out of his contract...and I felt a bit sorry for myself as well because I will miss seeing him dance! He was wonderful.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 7:00 am
I have a feeling we will see that dancer on the fall season this year, did they say how long his contract was?
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Wowprincess
Member
09-04-2006
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 7:11 am
Nigel didn't say how long the contract was for. I hope he'll be back as quickly as this Fall, but if he was that close to being done with his contract I don't know why they wouldn't let him out of it - unless they were just being spiteful for some reason.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 9:10 am
That crap Mia was saying about Brandon was so wrong! She says she loves strong male dancers? Excuse me, but Brandon could be the poster male dancer! Screamer judge might just be my favorite judge now, I love how she stood up for Brandon. I also really like Nigel and Cat
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 9:15 am
I cant believe Cat never gets nommed for an award, she is hands down the sweetest most endearing host ever!!!! I love how she hugs them, sweat and all. I love how she tries to dance with them and really seems to love them. I hope she gets paid a million per season. I love her more every year.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 9:17 am
I was just thinking havent they had a 'rollover' contestant every year? Hok, Twitch, Phillip, and next season will be either ballet guy or someone else. I think they do it on purpose to start each season with someone we invested ourselves in previously.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 9:20 am
I've grown to like her. I didn't like her at all at first. I love how she will hug them all no matter how dripping with hot sweat they may be. She's no germaphobe...LOL (and I like that about her) Her eyes remind me of droopy puppy eyes, and they are adorable.
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 9:22 am
Pamy, I totally agree about Cat! I watched her hugging one of the sweaty dancers and thought how great she is. She is by far, the best host ever. Actually, she's more than a host. She's sort of like a mentor or something. I was glad Mary stood up against Mia, too. It was so uncalled for, the way she went off on Brandon.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 9:26 am
I think Mia should stick to being a choreographer and that's it. She should not be allowed to be a judge. I think she showed an obvious prejudice last night that is unfair to the dancers. Not surprised both brothers didn't make it thru. The older one? He's a great choreographer, but his brother could dance circles around him. The Asian guy who couldn't get out of his contract with the Miami ballet? I will absolutely miss watching him. He had some incredible lines and such strength. I like Branden and I think he has a lot of potential. We'll see how well he adapts to other genres of dance, though, because he really does have classical lines and movement. I agreed about Kapuni's hair. It was too distracting. If the flop was shorter or less obvious, it might have worked. But it was way too distracting to have it flipping around (and I think that's partly where Mary got the "too feminine" aspect of his audition performance). For the most part, I liked all the dancers they put thru. Of the ones let go, I'm not sure I even remember them much anyways.
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Ladyw
Member
06-28-2007
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 10:18 am
Hi all --- We just heard some exciting news from my daughters all-star dance studio -- Asuka Kondho has been getting some private "closed door/off hours" training with our coaches for a few months!! The had to keep it a secret since Apri. She came to them because she is mostly ballroom (knew one of our teachers and needed some help with jazz, modern etc..) Let roots her on!!!!
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 10:52 am
I absolutely adore Brandon and if Mia was trying to turn off the voters before the show even started, well she didn't succeed with this voter. However, Mia did lose a fan. I did love when Mary spoke up and said she wasn't going to sit there and listen to that crap. Mary usually stomps on my last nerve but for now, I just say good for her! I also really like Evan. He and Brandon are the only 2 that I'm sure I have the right names. I need to sort out all the dancers with photos or something so I have a clue next week.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 11:13 am
My fave was Paula Van Oppen.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 11:30 am
I cannot stand Mia's choreography, so for her to bash anyone is just too much. She makes people either look like they are in agony or they are animals. I felt awful for those who were cut because of her over-the-top choreography. She is just too full of herself and I'm so glad there were more for Brandon than against. ETA: Is Brandon spelled "en" or "on.?" I've seen it both ways.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 11:56 am
I didn't think it was possible for Mia to be even more full of herself that on past seasons, but she's really overflowing. Sickening how she spoke to him. Also not understanding why the other guy, Little C or whatever his name is, was so harsh. I think that kind of tone will get him a lot of sympathy votes, not that he needs them because he is fantastic!
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Crzndeb
Member
07-26-2004
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 12:08 pm
Add me to the Brandon train...I love him and that body is so,so yummy. And Pono is just so cute. I think I have more guy faves right now. Will need to see more of the girls. Mia is yucky...that was not necessary and she sits there with that smirk when she cuts people down. She has done some excellent choreography and some not so good. I usually like her stuff, but there have been better than her the last couple of years. And she shouldn't really try to do her own choreography (enough said) I wouldn't mind if she left...Bring on Wade Robson!!!
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