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Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 5:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Jgalt, I totally understand where you are comming from. I respect that you like traditional dancing, you are probably like Len on DWTS. He doesn't even like when they do 'tricks' in the ballroom dances. LOL and 'tricks' to him are not even close to head spinning LOL

I love this show and enjoy all aspects of dancing. I personally would rather watch 'non traditional' dancing over some of the 'by the book' type dancing, but that is just me.

oh, btw, Jgalt, you would really dislike the MTV dance show, almost all of those dances are trick type. I love them but understand they arent for everyone. That show makes this show look like DWTS! lol

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 5:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
Well, I am on the opposite side of the fence from you, Jgalt!

I never expected to love this show the way I do. I am 54 years old and I have grown to really, really appreciate all these different aspects of dance, that I really knew very little about. I am enthralled about it and in awe of the talent it takes to do it.

I remember watching Ivan (hip hop dancer and choreographer), from (I think) season 2 and wondering just what the draw was. What he did didn't seem that great to me. I started investigating more about hip hop online, on youtube. I think it's an amazing dance form. I began to realize just how tough hip hop dancing really is!

Oh, and lyrical! Wow, I love lyrical. I just love all of it. And, I thank this show for giving me a love for something I didn't even know about before.

I don't much care for Dancing with the Stars. It seems too simplified to me after watching SYTYCD.

And, I want to add that the judges do not go by how many head spins to count as a good performance. There is a whole lot involved with judging hip hop and break dancing.

I told my kids that if I was younger, I would really go for learning hip hop dancing. I think it's great. :-)

ETA--who knows, I may just learn it anyway. I will probably be the only 50 something year old around, doing it! :-)

Jgalt
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02-17-2009

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 5:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jgalt a private message Print Post    
I respect all of your opinions, I'm just an old stuck in the mud and a bit traditional. I hope you all enjoy the show, I'm sure they will have a ton of hip hop and popping etc., so it should be very entertaining for the more 'with it" people ( do they still say "with it"?), anyway, enjoy, and thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Madelane
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08-20-2001

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 8:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Madelane a private message Print Post    
Jgalt, it's really sad to hear someone talking the way you are. If you're really that closed-minded about dance and it seems like the arts in general, it's very surprising to me that you even watch this show. There is beauty in all kinds of dance, including hip-hop and breakdancing, and it's one thing to say you don't like it - but to say it isn't dance is plain wrong. I don't respect your opinion on this, frankly, and I'm really sickened and sad right now to hear someone talk in my favorite thread about my favorite show that way.

Jgalt
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02-17-2009

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 9:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jgalt a private message Print Post    
Madelane, sorry you are so distressed. I am merely stating my opinion and certainly didn't mean to sicken anyone. As far as closed minded, I happen to love modern dance and all the disciplines, I'm just not crazy about hip-hop. By the way, I sculpt ( I do busts and the human figure), I also paint, took ballet and toe for 7 years, play the piano, violin, and harp, so to say I'm critizing the "arts" is a little much. I don't think I will apologize for having a different opinion, but I do apologize if my opinion sends you to the doctor, or causes you any further distress.

I find it distressing that someone stating they don't like popping, or hip hop (and considers it not pure dance) causes this much consternation. If you told me you hated ballet and didn't consider it dance, I wouldn't be a bit offended, after all, it's a free country and you have a right to your opinion. As I stated before, I'm sure the show will be entertaining and I'm sure it will be an enjoyable time for all.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Monday, May 18, 2009 - 8:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
I still have the last few shows on my DVR from last season and watched this weekend. This year's contestants have big shoes to fill to overtake the talent from last year. I still Joshua. I wish they would bring back the past winners and other favorites (like Twitch and Mark from last year) and let them do solo dances on the results show to entertain us each week.

Sportygirl
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06-14-2005

Monday, May 18, 2009 - 11:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sportygirl a private message Print Post    
I just saw the movie "Every Little Step" about the casting process of the 2006 revival of A Chorus Line over the weekend and Tyce DiOrio, the choreographer who does a lot of the jazz and Broadway routines on SYTYCD, made it to the final casting call for the role of Mike. Boy did he have a big ego which was probably why he didn't get the role. He seems to have matured on SYTYCD at least from the tiny clips we see.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 9:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
I've a feeling this season's going to be better than last!

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 12:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
2 hours tonight - Dancers audition in Denver, Los Angeles, Memphis, Tenn., Miami, New York and Seattle. Can't wait. For this show, I like the early rounds because the judges get so psyched about some of the performances.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 12:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
I love all of it! I am excited it's finally here. :-) :-) :-)

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 1:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Me too!! SYTYCD is one of my favorite shows!!

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 1:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Our local fox channel said that after this summer season, SYTYCD will move to the fall. So, once we are done with this summer, we will start all over again in the fall!

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 2:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
Kooklie, Do they mean it will be twice a year, or just one season in the fall?

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 6:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
I thought they said that it would move to a fall show. It sounded like this year was 2 times though. I'll try to find some link on this.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 6:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Here's the info -

http://www.usmagazine.com/news/so-you-think-you-can-dance-to-air-first-ever-fall-season-2009185

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 6:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
I tried to watch this as I do every yr. This show just doesn't do it for me. I had to surf for something else to watch.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 6:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Maybe, since this hip hop and popping and flipping is new, they will eventually have such criteria in the future from which to judge.

Understanding something also involves learning about it. Hip hop, locking, and popping have been around for a LONG time. Locking purportedly started sometime in the early 1970's. Popping started back in the 60's. And bboy was also sometime in the mid 70's, I think.

So none of these are "new". And they all have a very specific type of dance style. For example, while a freeze occurs during a bboy move, it's not the same as when a dancer is locking.

All three dance styles have been around for a very long time and are widely received. Dance is no longer about standing on pointe, or whether you've arched your back correctly. And honestly, I'm glad.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 7:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
T-Deb, it usually takes me awhile to get into this show every season. Now, it's part of my summer TV fun when everything moves to reruns. Also, it seems like everyone at work watches it as well, so it becomes quite social discussing the various routines and contestants. I think it's probably not for everyone.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 7:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
Kooklie, thanks for the info!

It never takes me long to get into it--I love it from the very beginning. I love Cat!

I agree with you, Costa. I love the popping, locking, breaking, hip-hopping and all of it. I am totally enthralled. I think it takes so much talent to do it right.

Libshea
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08-31-2006

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Libshea a private message Print Post    
This is one of my favorites reality shows, and has been from the beginning. I usually save the shows once all the couples have been picked for the entire season for as long as my TIVO has available space so that I can watch my favorite dances over and over again. I have been introduced to music I never would have found on my own, as well as been able to keep up with the new dances (not that I could ever do any of them!). I think this show is just full of talent that is unbeatable. And Cat is the nicest sweetest host around. And you know she is the real deal as all the dancers seem to love her.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Friday, May 22, 2009 - 5:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Was Tiffany (the girl with only 3 vertebrae) just so inspirational or what? And I think I've found my favorite ... I think his name is Bryan or Bryant. He was the last guy cut last year and was the last performer last night. Katie's roommate was also very very good.

Emeraldfire
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03-05-2003

Friday, May 22, 2009 - 7:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Emeraldfire a private message Print Post    
Ladytex, I agree about the last guy. He has a beautiful dancer's body and I love how he moved so gracefully. I had remembered him from last year. Surely he has to make it this time!

Ladyw
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06-28-2007

Friday, May 22, 2009 - 7:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladyw a private message Print Post    
bummer, missed it....but its dvr'd so I will have to go through it when I get back from my mini vaca...I know a few dancers who auditioned in LA this time....(didn't make it to vegas, only because they didn't have enough of a back story)

Jhonise
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07-10-2003

Friday, May 22, 2009 - 8:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jhonise a private message Print Post    
Cat Deeley is the best host on reality tv. IMO

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Friday, May 22, 2009 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
This is my fave reality competition show.

My random thoughts:

1) I am not usually moved by the obvious "inspirational reality show stories," but both Tiffany and the guy with the umbrella touched me.

2) I really, really, really hope that because Nigel Lythgoe quit American Idol and has more time to devote to SYTYCD, it doesn't mean that we will see even more of his mugging to the camera, making stupid faces, and the little "skits" like dancing off with the girl at the end. I DON'T watch the show to see the judges, and I DON'T want to see canned, cheesy ego-feeding. I can barely stand Mary Murphy's scream since it's so gimmicky, and Nigel making the face next to her last night when she did it made me want to puke.

3) Also, while I'm on a roll: Nigel offended me with his comments towards the same sex dancers last night. Critique their dancing, which wasn't up to par -- fine. But "dance with a lady, you might like it?" Shut. Up.

4) Brandon was one of my faves last year and I'm glad to see him back this year.

5) The first woman (circus family) was beautiful.

6) Natalie dances similarly to Katee. Love it.

7) Cat rocks.