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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 7/22/2010 1:10:54 PM
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Robert technical skills are not the best for a variety competion like this. His body attitude and posture fail him every time; he rolls his shoulders and slouches forward, then his head drops. It makes all his landings look unbalanced and awkward. His footwork is getting better, becoming more precise to the music, and is gaining more upper body strength. I don't think it's enough.
Belle, The judges must be reading our conversation. LOL! Last night Mia and Nigel told Robert to be careful to not drop his head.
And he dropped his head all night. <sigh>
This is not a recommendation of his dance training history and instructors.
Unfortunately, the judges didn't honestly critique the Samba performance of Robert and Lauren--
As nice a rear-end as Lauren has, her hip action came and went, and there was way too much posing and no footwork by both of them. The lift and drag where a mess. They didn't help each other at all.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 7/22/2010 1:28:56 PM
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The lift and drag where a mess.
Was that when he dropped her on the floor before lifting her in the spin right before the end of the routine? I rewound and watched that several times to make sure I saw what I thought I saw.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 7/22/2010 1:52:50 PM
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I too think it will be Lauren and Kent as the top 2. I hope Lauren takes it all.
Of the performances for Week 6, Lauren is the most improved.
Lauren and Twitch--Hip Hop
Giddy Up! Very sharp pops, sinuous swivels and dislocations, very fun characterization. Twitch was no slouch either. Great routine.
Lauren--Solo
She performed one of her best contemporary routines ever. She stretched her body completely out and had very beautiful arm and leg extentions. She did not pause or rush throughout. Well thought out and relaxed.
Lauren and Robert--Samba
This routine fell apart after they mounted the steps. The lift failed when Robert couldn't complete the body spin, lagging in the release. After that, she couldn't catch up to the choreography, and lost momentum into the drag. She dropped to the floor and Robert had nothing left but to muscle her around.
Not good, and I don't know what Samba the judges were watching.
Kent and Kathryn--Jazz
Kent reverted to old habits--did not dance with Kathryn and mugged for the camera. All the lifts were short and abrupt. Did not extend his arms and legs. Seemed sluggish and very winded toward the end.
Kent--Solo
Very nice leaps and landings. Footwork was not precise and slow, nearly non-existent. Posing and mugging for the crowd.
Kent and Twitch--Stepping
He was a little loose, but much better than earlier in the evening. Kept up with the music and Twitch (So precise and fast!), and stuck the a cappella portion. That was a very difficult routine and choreography, but needed another day of rehearsal.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 7/22/2010 2:16:53 PM
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The lift and drag were a mess.
Was that when he dropped her on the floor before lifting her in the spin right before the end of the routine? I rewound and watched that several times to make sure I saw what I thought I saw.
Yes.
The first lift was wonky too. Robert is getting stronger, but he doesn't have the upper body strength to complete a horizontal body spin. Lauren isn't a big girl, but she's solid and all muscle. She didn't help matters not keeping her body straight and together.
Ugly.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 7/22/2010 2:37:06 PM
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It was hard, though, to pay attention to Adechike's performance when Comfort's was so compelling. I had to watch it again and force myself to just watch Adechike. One of the things I DON'T like with this season's format is that the "all star" alumni so out-dance the contestants that it is difficult to focus on who you are supposed to be voting on.
DW said she was using that as one of her criteria for voting. If it was too difficult to watch the contestant, no vote from her.
In some ways the All-Star format is a distraction. It has upped the game of some of the competitors, and is shinning a bright light on the skill-set and abilities of all the dancers.
As much as I liked Adechike' and Comfort's Hip Hop routine,--Loved the flat-footed hops, stomps and straight body punctuations. They created a very realistic relationship on stage--it was choreographed and staged with Comfort as the center of the story-arch, in opposition to purpose of the competition.
This not the first time a choreographer has neglected the competitor, and it's certainly not the last.
That said--
Comfort ripped it up last night!
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 7/22/2010 2:44:57 PM
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It was hard, though, to pay attention to Adechike's performance when Comfort's was so compelling. I had to watch it again and force myself to just watch Adechike. One of the things I DON'T like with this season's format is that the "all star" alumni so out-dance the contestants that it is difficult to focus on who you are supposed to be voting on.
DW said she was using that as one of her criteria for voting. If it was too difficult to watch the contestant, no vote from her.
In some ways the All-Star format is a distraction. It has upped the game of some of the competitors, and is shinning a bright light on the skill-set and abilities of all the dancers.
As much as I liked Adechike' and Comfort's Hip Hop routine,--Loved the flat-footed hops, stomps and straight body punctuations. They created a very realistic relationship on stage--it was choreographed and staged with Comfort as the center of the story-arch, in opposition to purpose of the competition.
This not the first time a choreographer has neglected the competitor, and it's certainly not the last.
That said--
Comfort ripped it up last night!
I was so proud of Comfort last night. I clearly remember when Comfort was the contestant. She was constantly being ripped by the judges. She and her partners kept landing in the bottom 3. Her partners would be eliminated and she would be blamed for the bad routine and their elimination when the partners were lousy (but judges' favorites). Then, on the night Comfort was eliminated, Cat completely snubbed Comfort.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 7/22/2010 4:53:36 PM
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I like the all stars this season. Does anyone know if this year's tour will include some of the all stars since I might go to this one then.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 7/23/2010 1:12:49 AM
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i have to say it -- since alex and ashley were automatically eliminated because they couldn't dance on elimination night, billy should have been subject to the same rules. even worse, he chose to not dance. i still think that jose should ahve been the one to go before any of these three, but the fact remains - if you are unable (or, worse, unwilling) to dance - you should be eliminated. it smacks of favouritism to me. shame on you, SYTYCD, shame on you...
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 7/23/2010 6:26:48 AM
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No - the rules were that they had to dance the NEXT week and if they were unable/unwilling then they would be eliminated. It was because their doctors said they would not be ready to dance the following week (in Alex's case, just coming out of surgery) they were eliminated. Billy is the first one to actually use the "next week" part. Probably wise on his part.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 7/23/2010 9:31:09 AM
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 7/28/2010 1:03:28 AM
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Last week, Cat looked like a wrapped package. Not sure if I liked what she was wearing.
Kenny Ortega was a judge! I love him! It was cool to see a different judge up there.
Lauren danced w/all star Twitch and they did a wild west Hip Hop - I hated the song! That spoiled the whole dance for me. She did the dance really well but I don't like Hip Hop. They loved it & said she was hot, hot, hot & on fire. Okay. I didn't vote for them.
Jose danced w/all star Allison & they did contemporary. It was a weird twitchy dance like they were supposed to be puppets or wooden dolls. I wasn't crazy about it. I didn't get it. They sure raved about Jose. What is up w/everyone & Jose? I didn't vote for them.
Robert danced w/all star Lauren in a Jazz routine. It was a love story. I'm not sure how I felt about the dance and I usually like Tyce's dances. I do like Robert though. The judges said he killed it. I voted for him.
Kent danced w/all star Katherine. I loved this song and dance! I really loved it! He always looks like he loves to dance & isn't that the point? Nigel says Kent almost outdanced the all stars! Go Kent! I so voted for him.
I don't know how I felt about Robert's solo. Everytime he threw himself on the floor I felt pain. I was sore and I wasn't the one dancing! He is a good dancer. Today when I wrote this was his birthday and he turned 20.
Billy got injured. He could dance, the doctors said, but he didn't feel he could. Hey, he should know his own body. They were almost ragging on him for not dancing when they had said before that he knows his own body and he shouldn't dance if he's not able to. What's up w/that?
I didn't like Lauren's solo much but she is a good dancer. I didn't vote for her.
Adacheke danced w/all star Comfort in a Lyrical Hip Hop. It seemed very violent & I can see why. They were good but I'm not crazy about that kind of dancing. I didn't vote for him.
Jose solo was okay.
All I can say about Kent's solo is WOW!
Lauren and Robert did a Samba. They came out from the audience. I loved the dance! It was very sexy w/lots of moving hips from both of them.
Adacheke & Jose did a Paso. There was to much cape twirling in te beginning. Cape twirling is not dancing. The judges weren't sure if they liked it or not and I'm not sure how I felt about it either.
Kent and Twitch did Stepping. I've seen it done on the TV show A Different World and it's amazing! You also have to be very coordinated when you do it, kind of like patting your head and rubbing your tummy, which I can't always do. They said Kent killed it! I agree! Who knew Kent could do that? Mia says Kent is the one to beat. I agree.
What bugs me is I voted and voted a lot. Billy had to be in the bottom 3. Adacheke and Jose were also in the bottom 3. Who went home? Nobody! They decided to keep everybody but next week 2 will go home. Why bother voting when the judges can over rule it! Boy, was I mad. Jose will go next week. At least I hope so.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 8/1/2010 12:45:45 AM
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I think it's going to be between Kent and Lauren and I will be surprised if it goes any other way. I voted for Kent, Robert and Billy. I wasn't sure who was going to get sent home and was really shocked that Lauren was in the bottom 3. I can't wait to see who wins.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 8/5/2010 10:47:54 AM
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Week 8
Top 4--Broadway
Not very energetic or inspired. The boys jumped up and down while Lauren posed. Lifts were not completed or fully extended.
Lauren and Pasha--Argentine Tango
Body connection broke too often. Excellent toe point. There was a bobble that Pasha covered. Pauses continued the movement. Split spin was done very well. The flip was a little laboured.
Lauren and Ade--Jazz
Very tight start. Hands fisted, straight arms. Needed more vamp. Cool lifts.
Adechike' and Lauren--African Jazz
Did not fully extend legs. Lost momentum toward the end. Hands and shoulders better, but rest of body not fluid. No energy with Lauren.
Adechike' and Kathryn--Contemporary
Back arch better, actually threw back head. Too far apart on stage. No connection with Kathryn (who was fabulous). Terrible costumes.
Robert and Anya--Viennese Waltz
Very nicely done: Smooth measured steps, deep knees, spacing was close, straight arm lift not rushed. Great posture and kept his head up! They looked like a DANCE PARTNERSHIP.
Robert and Dominic--Hip Hop
That was fantastic! He had it all: posture, timing, attitude, character, sharp. Knees could have gone a little deeper. Dominic really brings out the best in his partners, and Robert ran with it.
Kent and Courtney--Disco
This dance highlights all of Kent's short-comings as a male dance partner. Like the Paso Doble, the Disco male partner needs to have a stretched, imperious body attitude, head erect, masculine shoulders-back-chest-out. The male partner LEADS. <heavy sigh> Kent did not lead, did not connect with Courtney, no movement follow-through, lifts not properly set-up and waited for the next thing he had to do. He barely kept up with the music.
Kent and Neil--Contemporary
It took two weeks and five previous routines, Kent finally connected with a partner (in his specialty). Very moving choreography and great execution. Winded at the end, again.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 8/5/2010 11:15:24 AM
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Week 8
Top 4--Broadway
Not very energetic or inspired. The boys jumped up and down while Lauren posed. Lifts were not completed or fully extended.
Lauren was the best of the bunch... that's not saying much.
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Lauren and Pasha--Argentine Tango
Body connection broke too often. Excellent toe point. There was a bobble that Pasha covered. Pauses continued the movement. Split spin was done very well. The flip was a little laboured.
I didn't care for the slowness of the choreography. I noticed the bobble.
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Lauren and Ade--Jazz
Very tight start. Hands fisted, straight arms. Needed more vamp. Cool lifts.
I found the music to be very distracting.
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Adechike' and Lauren--African Jazz
Did not fully extend legs. Lost momentum toward the end. Hands and shoulders better, but rest of body not fluid. No energy with Lauren .
I did not care for the choreography. The switch between African and Caribbean didn't flow well.
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Adechike' and Kathryn--Contemporary
Back arch better, actually threw back head. Too far apart on stage. No connection with Kathryn (who was fabulous). Terrible costumes.
I thought it very strange that a lot of the choreography had Kathryn at the front of the stage with Adechike in the back.
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Robert and Anya--Viennese Waltz
Very nicely done: Smooth measured steps, deep knees, spacing was close, straight arm lift not rushed. Great posture and kept his head up! They looked like a DANCE PARTNERSHIP.
I was bored.
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Robert and Dominic--Hip Hop
That was fantastic! He had it all: posture, timing, attitude, character, sharp. Knees could have gone a little deeper. Dominic really brings out the best in his partners, and Robert ran with it.
I can't say how Robert did because I was completely focused on Dominic.
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Kent and Courtney--Disco
This dance highlights all of Kent's short-comings as a male dance partner. Like the Paso Doble, the Disco male partner needs to have a stretched, imperious body attitude, head erect, masculine shoulders-back-chest-out. The male partner LEADS. <heavy sigh> Kent did not lead, did not connect with Courtney, no movement follow-through, lifts not properly set-up and waited for the next thing he had to do. He barely kept up with the music.
I've said it before and I'll say it again... I wish they wouldn't do Disco. Kent highlighted the problem. Disco is a dance style that is locked in the '70s era that embodies a specific attitude. No one on SYTYCD has ever adequately portrayed that attitude. The male doesn't just lead he must command the stage and draw all eyes to himself. In Disco, the male partner is KING of all he surveys. He is claiming the female partner and she is happy to be taken by him. Without the attitude it just isn't Disco. If John Travolta had been there he would have pushed Kent aside and stolen Courtney.
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Kent and Neil--Contemporary
It took two weeks and five previous routines, Kent finally connected with a partner (in his specialty). Very moving choreography and great execution. Winded at the end, again.
I was distracted and didn't pay attention. I'll have to watch this dance again to give an opinion.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 8/5/2010 12:30:46 PM
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Adechike' and Lauren--African Jazz
Did not fully extend legs. Lost momentum toward the end. Hands and shoulders better, but rest of body not fluid. No energy with Lauren .
I did not care for the choreography. The switch between African and Caribbean didn't flow well.
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Adechike' and Kathryn--Contemporary
Back arch better, actually threw back head. Too far apart on stage. No connection with Kathryn (who was fabulous). Terrible costumes.
I thought it very strange that a lot of the choreography had Kathryn at the front of the stage with Adechike in the back. Both routines were sub-standard for the occasion, as if the producers deliberately saddled Adechike' with routines he wasn't capable of over-coming or out-performing.
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Kent and Courtney--Disco
This dance highlights all of Kent's short-comings as a male dance partner. Like the Paso Doble, the Disco male partner needs to have a stretched, imperious body attitude, head erect, masculine shoulders-back-chest-out. The male partner LEADS. <heavy sigh> Kent did not lead, did not connect with Courtney, no movement follow-through, lifts not properly set-up and waited for the next thing he had to do. He barely kept up with the music.
I've said it before and I'll say it again... I wish they wouldn't do Disco. Kent highlighted the problem. Disco is a dance style that is locked in the '70s era that embodies a specific attitude. No one on SYTYCD has ever adequately portrayed that attitude. The male doesn't just lead he must command the stage and draw all eyes to himself. In Disco, the male partner is KING of all he surveys. He is claiming the female partner and she is happy to be taken by him. Without the attitude it just isn't Disco. If John Travolta had been there he would have pushed Kent aside and stolen Courtney. <snort>
Excellent observations and totally on point.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 8/12/2010 1:29:27 PM
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Oh my gosh, last nights performances were amazing! I know I'm only a dancer and not a teacher and I've only taken Jazz and Tap so I don't know all the other kinds or the steps. I do know what I like and I liked last nights performance.
Kent did Bollywood w/all star Lauren. I've never seen Bollywood until The Cheetah Girls did it in their last movie. I'll bet it's something most of us are not familiar with. Mia said it looked very Kentish, Nigel said it was perfect and Adam said he hit all the steps right and he make it look easy. I loved it! He did make it look easy and he was having a ball doing it.
Lauren did a Jazz or Contemporary w/all star Twitch. I can't remember exactly what they said the style was. They were dressed like candidates running for office standing in front of podiums. I think I liked it but I'm really not sure how I felt about it. It was a Nappy Tabs routine and I guess I just expected more for this show. The judges all loved it. Sometimes I like Nappy Tabs, sometimes I don't.
There were lots of dances this week, 5 I think for each of them? Maybe I didn't hear that right. Some of them got done w/one dance and had to go do another one w/no time in between to change really. I did that this year in my recital so I know how that is. It's very stress full. I give them props for all the dancing they did last night.
Robert did a Jazz w/all star Mark to Whip It. I hate Devo and I hate that song so that spoiled the whole dance for me, plus I had the song in my head all night! They did do a really good routine though. Nigel says he doesn't care who wins this year & he said he's never said that before. They all loved the dance.
Robert did a dance w/Lauren where they both wore PJ's. Everyone one loved it, including me. She had a pillow and she threw it and leaped into his arms, like they were having a pillow fight. It was cute.
Lauren & Kent did a Jazz to Its Hip To Be Square, a song that I really like. I loved this dance, I loved this song and I loved how the dance was so them! They were Hip To Be Square! cute outfits w/glasses. Total geeks. They were having so much fun, you could tell. Mia said they killed it but it wasn't her cup of tea. I am beginning to wonder about Mia. Adam loved it and Nigel wasn't really sure how he felt about it.
Kent danced w/all star Allison did a very mature dance for him. It was so intense! The ending was very different. Kent looked like he was crying at the end and they asked him about it. The dance really touched him and he wasn't smiling like he usually is. They called him a genius, brilliant. Adam said it was magnificent! All I can say if WOW! He just won it for me.
Robert and all star Catherine did a Broadway Jazz for West Side Story. I don't remember this song or dance in the play or the movie. Neither did Nigel. It was really good and all the judges loved it.
Lauren did Ballroom w/all star Pasha. Boy can she move, especially when she's wearing next to nothing as a costume. It looked like she almost fell on her head and even my mom commented on it. Just what we needed, another accident. There was none, however. She can't get hurt, she's the last girl. Mia said if I was dancing, I'd want to dance like you. Adam said it was exibition style perfect. Nigel said she was the best contemporary dancer who also does Ballroom they ever had. It was an amazing routine.
Kent & Robert did a cool gangster dance w/them throwing each other & hitting each other. It was amazing! They looked like gangstas and if I didn't know better, I would have sworn I was watching my soap, General Hospital, where the mob is a big prescence on the show and people do this stuff all the time. The music had lots of breaks in it and it seemed a lot like the dance was over but it wasn't. I wasn't familure w/the music. They did a lot of cool moves during the breaks. One time they faded to black and all you could see was white teeth and eyes. The ending was cool too. Everyone loved it!
I can't wait until for tonight. I am doing a craft fair tonight so I am taping some of it. The big reveal won't happen until the end and my fair is over at 9. I'll break down a little early so I can get home in time to see some of it. I am so excited to see tonights episode. I voted for everyone but mostly for Kent. Go Kent!
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 8/12/2010 2:00:04 PM
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Kent did Bollywood w/all star Lauren. I've never seen Bollywood until The Cheetah Girls did it in their last movie. I'll bet it's something most of us are not familiar with. Mia said it looked very Kentish, Nigel said it was perfect and Adam said he hit all the steps right and he make it look easy. I loved it! He did make it look easy and he was having a ball doing it.
The Bollywood routine seemed a bit out of control. I'm not sure that Kent was all that perfect in it. But, I enjoyed the fun of it.
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Lauren did a Jazz or Contemporary w/all star Twitch. I can't remember exactly what they said the style was. They were dressed like candidates running for office standing in front of podiums. I think I liked it but I'm really not sure how I felt about it. It was a Nappy Tabs routine and I guess I just expected more for this show. The judges all loved it. Sometimes I like Nappy Tabs, sometimes I don't.
It was Hip Hop. Well done. I enjoyed it except for Nigel's Sarah Palin comment.
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There were lots of dances this week, 5 I think for each of them?
It was 4 dances each.
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Robert did a Jazz w/all star Mark to Whip It. I hate Devo and I hate that song so that spoiled the whole dance for me, plus I had the song in my head all night! They did do a really good routine though. Nigel says he doesn't care who wins this year & he said he's never said that before. They all loved the dance.
Despite what one of the judges said, Mark proved what a great dancer he is and Robert's dancing looked very weak in comparison. Two weeks in a row they dressed Robert almost exactly like the All-star making it more difficult to distinguish his dancing from the All-star's. Interesting and creative way to hide his weaknesses.
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Robert did a dance w/Lauren where they both wore PJ's. Everyone one loved it, including me. She had a pillow and she threw it and leaped into his arms, like they were having a pillow fight. It was cute.
I found the pillow to be distracting. But I did like the last move when she threw the pillow and then he caught her with it.
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Lauren & Kent did a Jazz to Its Hip To Be Square, a song that I really like. I loved this dance, I loved this song and I loved how the dance was so them! They were Hip To Be Square! cute outfits w/glasses. Total geeks. They were having so much fun, you could tell. Mia said they killed it but it wasn't her cup of tea. I am beginning to wonder about Mia. Adam loved it and Nigel wasn't really sure how he felt about it.
I was distracted so I didn't watch the whole dance. I didn't bother to rewind and watch it.
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Kent danced w/all star Allison did a very mature dance for him. It was so intense! The ending was very different. Kent looked like he was crying at the end and they asked him about it. The dance really touched him and he wasn't smiling like he usually is. They called him a genius, brilliant. Adam said it was magnificent! All I can say if WOW! He just won it for me.
Kent's best dance of the night.
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Robert and all star Catherine did a Broadway Jazz for West Side Story. I don't remember this song or dance in the play or the movie. Neither did Nigel. It was really good and all the judges loved it.
The choreography was good. Robert danced it well and he acted the part well. I do, however, have a major complaint about the routine... Catherine's outfit and character. It was way over the top sexy and I found it to be very sexist. I think the whole routine was a very bad message about professional women. I don't usually think about stuff like that when I'm watching a dance routine but this one was just too much.
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Lauren did Ballroom w/all star Pasha. Boy can she move, especially when she's wearing next to nothing as a costume. It looked like she almost fell on her head and even my mom commented on it. Just what we needed, another accident. There was none, however. She can't get hurt, she's the last girl. Mia said if I was dancing, I'd want to dance like you. Adam said it was exibition style perfect. Nigel said she was the best contemporary dancer who also does Ballroom they ever had. It was an amazing routine.
Lauren's best dance of the night. However, I don't know that she was exhibition perfect. The judges have a tendency to say such things when they really have little knowledge of what is ballroom perfect. I'll look forward to Belle's evaluation.
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Kent & Robert did a cool gangster dance w/them throwing each other & hitting each other. It was amazing! They looked like gangstas and if I didn't know better, I would have sworn I was watching my soap, General Hospital, where the mob is a big prescence on the show and people do this stuff all the time. The music had lots of breaks in it and it seemed a lot like the dance was over but it wasn't. I wasn't familure w/the music. They did a lot of cool moves during the breaks. One time they faded to black and all you could see was white teeth and eyes. The ending was cool too. Everyone loved it!
Again, I don't know ballroom but I noticed a lot of missed steps and off-timing. I think it could/should have been a lot better than it was. Belle?
I think it will be a toss up between Lauren and Kent. Lauren should win as I think she is overall the best dancer. Kent is also an excellent dancer and his popularity may give him the win. I will be surprised if Robert wins.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 8/13/2010 7:55:30 AM
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Well, Lauren got the win. I haven't been following this thread, but I have been following the show.
My thoughts:
I really wanted Robert to win. Despite the criticism I have seen on here, Robert to me seem the most complete dancer. Niegel summed it up one time saying that Robert had mastered (maybe not that exact word) every single thing they have thrown at him. THAT is to me why he should have won. But, I knew that Robert was the #3 of the top 3, and I was going to be surprised if he was able to overtake both Kent and Lauren knowing that already.
I'm glad Lauren won. Nothing against Kent, but for me it was llike "It Robert doesn't win, I really hope Lauren does."
Also, Ellen Degenerate showing up on the show about made me want to puke! And she says "I've never had a dance lesson, maybe you couldn't tell." Oh, yeah I could.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 8/13/2010 8:00:46 AM
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Also, if anyone wants to watch the Alex/Twitch Hip-Hop Routine (and it was A-W-E-S-O-M-E !) Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLtSfYX8tJk&playnext=1&videos=OvVBVByGDxU
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 8/13/2010 10:43:37 AM
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She does not have to appear on every show but she was the least person that most viewers will expect to be doing the dance.
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 8/13/2010 1:03:00 PM
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I thought the Ellen dance was GREAT. Made me laugh, and she wasn't that bad. I am younger than she is, and I couldn't get my body to go down like that, and still be able to get back up!
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RE: So You Think You Can Dance - 8/13/2010 1:06:59 PM
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Week 9---Final Competition
Kent
Bollywood with Lauren Gottlieb--Short leaps, lifts not fully extended. Bobble, with balance check in final pose. Spacing too far apart--With a partner, Kent increases the distance--very distracting and difficult for the partner.
Solo/Contemporary--Very athletic. Floor drop had hard landing. More balance checks. Clenched hands. 70% of separate elements were good, but the movements that tied them together were rushed.
Jazz with Lauren Froderman--Having done an immediate costume change from previous routine, Lauren very tired and wasn't able to lift her legs and feet much. Lucky for both of them the routine was primarily upper body movements, head tossing, and posing. Kent weak on lifts, not fully extended. Mandy Moore choreography meh for a final comp.
Contemporary with Allison--Double footed, traveled, and balance checked both solo pirouettes. Lifts short again. While in character, he got visibly upset, and (when he said "Get off of me!") then withdrew emotionally from the performance. Felt very bad for Allison.
Malevos Tango with Robert--See Robert
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Jazz with Mark--Robert has become much more polished in form and technique--posture much improved, upper body, shoulders and arms fully extended, head up (Yay!)--and much more consistent. Footwork off into leap. Not very challenging choreography. MarkMarkMarkMark.....<grin>
Contemporary with Lauren Froderman--They were totally in sync and that allowed the prop to be a part of them. The leap into the pillow was gorgeous--timing perfect, pointed feet, shoulders wide open. Robert is much stronger in the the lifts and holds--stable positioning and made it all look effortless.
Solo/Contemporary--Great pirouette-arms up, torso stretched and didn't travel. Good extentions and even presentation. Completely in the moment.
Broadway with Kathryn--Nice solo at the begining of routine. Strong lifts. Robert got a little ahead of the choregraphy, and Kathryn smoothed it out. Kathryn was fabulous! This is "Cool," from the movie West Side Story.
Malevos Tango with Kent--Footwork a little laboured, not sharp and precise. Kent backed away from Robert, creating a big gap between the dancers--Kent's body is canted slightly forward, making his posture look awkward. Robert's lifts strong--Kent's not and whips short. This routine needed another day of rehearsal.
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Lauren
Hip Hop with Twitch--Choreography a little slow. They were in perfect sync, great characterization. Back flips slow (deliberately?), feet not together in landing.
Contemporary with Robert--See Robert
Jazz with Kent--See Kent
Solo/Contemporary--Had a begining, middle and an end--first one of the competition. Stable landings. Excellent flexibility and extentions. Good pacing.
Cha Cha with Pasha--Hip action in and out, because she was a little flatfooted. Last lift missed handhold. Timing off with Pasha and the music.
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