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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 3:44 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoCZEmfnE-M Mya shows up at the 6 minute mark on the video.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 3:48 pm
I was just reading that Mya was in the 2004 movie "Shall We Dance", with JeLo and Gere. She did the Paso Doble and Cha Cha Cha. They say if you look in the DVD extras, her entire Cha Cha Cha with Omar Benson Miller is with the deleted scenes. That movie is completely about ballroom dancing. (I saw it when it came out, but I can't remember her in it)
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 3:54 pm
Mya with Omar Benson Miller in SHALL WE DANCE.
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Chief
Member
08-09-2009
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 3:58 pm
I suppose we can say "they let her dance" because she isn't a ballroom dancer. And isn't that what this competition is about? Ballroom dancing? For those of us who are also fans of SYTYCD, we see dancers (really great dancers) who are as close to perfection as they can get - each year - trying out for the show. They all have their individual style, but most of them have a difficult time learning other styles! Same here. Mya's ability to dance hip hop DOES NOT make her a ballroom dancer. Donny's ability to perform a Vegas show DOES NOT make him a ballroom dancer, and so on. Now if this was a tap, ballet, or jazz competition, then I'd be crying foul. But it's not. Each of these contestants came from all walks of life, had very different careers, and possess different strengths and weaknesses. They all have something great to bring to the dance floor and I applaud them all for their efforts. --> In the world of sports (since they are trained) ... Shouldn't a hockey player be able to also be a pro football or basketball player? --> As a singer (since some of them are trained) ... Shouldn't a country singer be able to also sing opera or "bust a rap?" --> And if someone were a cardiologist (because they went to medical school and were trained) ... Shouldn't they also be able to do the work of an orthopedic surgeon or a neurologist?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 4:58 pm
Thanks for the link to Cellblock Tango, Mame. Chicago is one of my favorite movies. I watched in 5 times in the theater and about 5 times in the years since. I cut my teeth on MGM musicals and still love them. It's going to be interesting to see how NINE does. I've seen some clips on ET and it is very reminesent of Chicago. I think maybe it is the same director.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 5:19 pm
Yes, Og, same director -- Rob Marshall.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 5:43 pm
I think Cellblock Tango (especially in the movie) is on of my absolute favorite numbers in a musical. I could watch it over and over and over.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 5:44 pm
Maybe its just me - but all these competition shows this season seem to have the "projected winner" so obvious - maybe thats the wrong word... but the way certain competitors are judged - Mya has always received very favorable judging - (same for some of the other shows)
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 5:54 pm
The Cellblock Tango was one of my favorite scenes in Chicago (both in the movie and the stage show). Brenda, the squinty eyes one is Rene Zellweger. The "star" was Catherine Zeta-Jones (who rocked her part!). If Mya shouldn't have been allowed because she's had dance training, then Donny shouldn't have been allowed because he's been an entertainer since he was a toddler. It's absolutely the same thing since the "stars" are not being judged on their dancing alone. The fact that Donny HAS been an entertainer for so long, including all the bits on ET that he did while he sister was on the same show, I think I'd say that his overexposure puts everyone else at a disadvantage.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 6:04 pm
Okay, I'm sold that Mya should have never been on the show. She's a dancer in Shall We Dance??? A movie that's about ballroom dancing! I cry foul. I loved the jail scene dance in Chicago as well. Really a fantastic movie -- love them musicals! BTW, the Japanese version of Shall We Dance, which is the orignal, is far superior to the American remake -- really a charming film about love and love of dance. I'll be voting Donny or Kelly based on who dances better.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 6:26 pm
I saw the Japanese version of "Shall We Dance" years before the American version came out. And yes, it was far FAR superior than the American remake. It really was a charmer, and I was so disappointed when I saw the remake. I don't think dancing scenes in a movie qualifies one as a ballroom dancer. How many takes would someone have? And to learn only a single dance or two, and maybe not even the entire dance? Heck, even *I'd* look like darned good if I could learn one dance and have take after take and get all the bad bits edited out.
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Chief
Member
08-09-2009
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 6:50 pm
Oh! I agree Costa! Mya wasn't a star dancer (no speaking role, nothing) in the movie at all, but had a tiny piece edited in. I'm sure she was shown how to do even that little piece which probably lasted all of about a few seconds! Anyone would have had to have a "keen" eye to even notice her. LOL Who knows how many times it took to get it right?! Richard Gere was the star in that movie. In the movie, he was taking ballroom training lessons, and had some scenes doing some of the dances. Does that make him a professional ballroom dancer? Or, is it just Mya?
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 7:05 pm
No, because he was hired for his acting (and good looks), whereas, in a non-speaking role, she was hired specifically for her dancing. 
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Chief
Member
08-09-2009
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 7:35 pm
Hmmm ... even though he danced in the movie. It's like I thought. It's just Mya. 
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 7:41 pm
Richard Gere is on DWTS? How did I miss that? Actually I don't mind that Mya is on the show at all.. just think sometimes she gets a few 10s more than she should, especially one of the first ones when Carrie Ann dinged her for a lift, but for some reason, she still gave her a 10. CA is usually likely to take off a point if she mentions an illegal lift.. that was when I realized that Mya was on winner track, IF she kept up the quality.. she clearly has the talent. But down to personality, she simply doesn't cause me to pick up the phones and punch in those numbers. Kelly does. BTW, The top three, with their partners and Carrie Ann are all on Larry King tonight with Tom Bergeron as host. All seem to be having a great time and Kelly's puppy is being quiet and good and cute. And there is a mystery couple to dance, I think.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 7:56 pm
Of the three people left, Mya has performed her dances the best and therefore she should win. Even though it is part personality, the best dancer should win or what will happen if they get big name stars or teenie boppers who can't dance, but get the calls? It will ruin the show.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 8:25 pm
The best dancer didn't win last time, so I don't think we can count on that, the last vote is truely popularity. And I am talking about Shawn winning, I didn't think she was the best dancer at all, I was sure she would be third.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 8:36 pm
I agree, Dipo. It shudda been Gilles. I don't remember who was third last season.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 9:27 pm
Season 8 it was 1. Shawn, 2. Gilles, 3. Melissa Rycroft. I think both Melissa and Gilles were better dancers than Shawn. Season 5 was 1. Helio, 2. Mel B, 3. Marie. I don't think there's anyone who could say Helio deserved to win on talent over Mel B, it was all on personality. It's a popularity show, that's why Len goes so loopy mid season when good dancers go and not so good popular people stay.
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Chief
Member
08-09-2009
| Monday, November 23, 2009 - 5:09 am
Sea, IMO, Mya got those 10s after her performances because she deserved them. Even with her "mistakes" she has still danced better than any of the other contestants. There were times when many thought Mya was being "picked on" by the judges, especially Len, just to find fault. (I think that was clarified for us last week, when one of the judges mentioned that she "had the ability to get 10s every week." So obviously, they judged her harder.) After giving it some more thought, I now believe that the contestants are being judged against themselves. For instance, Kelly came into the competition very unsure of herself and barely completing her steps - so she scored lower. She's gotten a little more confident with her dancing and techniques, and can earn larger scores now. But against Mya, there's no way she should earn a 10. And too, Donny can't just expect a 10 for being a showman, or as some have said, cheesy. He has to put in the hard work on the technique and dancing. (BTW, they've told him 10 different ways from Sunday to correct his posture, but he hasn't done it.) Kitt, you made a good point about Len going loopy. If he really wanted the good dancers to stay, then he should stop being an a$$ to them while coddling the not so good popular people. Oh, and Sea, thanks for the info on the Larry King show. I know I missed it, but am hoping I can find some clips. That should be fun and light-hearted to watch!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, November 23, 2009 - 7:46 am
Or who can forget Emmitt over Mario? Don't get me wrong...I love Emmitt Smith and I voted for him, but Mario was a better dancer.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, November 23, 2009 - 7:58 am
But Mario was paired with Karina. I think if he'd been with someone like Julianne he'd have won that season.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Monday, November 23, 2009 - 10:48 am
Donny for the win!!!!
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Chief
Member
08-09-2009
| Monday, November 23, 2009 - 11:05 am
Here's a link to Ryan Seacrest's radio show (I think from this morning). He tried to have all three finalists there, but somehow, Kelly's phone kept getting disconnected and she had to leave for practice. So the entire conversation is with Mya and Donny. (Donny was completely trying to hog the conversation.) http://bit.ly/5f6qx8
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Chief
Member
08-09-2009
| Monday, November 23, 2009 - 11:13 am
Sneak Peak At 'Dancing With The Stars' Finale - GMA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvnrd7rf9Os
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