Sorry for being M.I.A. the last two weeks - I've got to get the slingbox up and running (the truth is I have to switch from comcast internet as they don't allow slingbox access - I hate comcast). HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNNIE G! Hope you had a great day!
On the judging panel tonight - the amazing Mia Michaels. The only problem with that is that there won't be any Mia choreography. The other judging issue I have this week is that the show is still two hours, but with 3 less dances than we started with - so we fill the gaps with more yapping by the judges. Last week it seemed to be monopolized solely by Nigel.
01 - JANETTE & BRANDON - Cha Cha / Jean Marc & France
I still don't like this couple personality-wise - maybe it's Brandon's corny smile and Janette's hair (can you say Joyce DeWitt, circa 1982). BUT, I can't deny they are great dancers and have chemistry as a couple. This was fantastic choreography - I loved the spins (though not as amazing as what she did in her audition) and the lift at the end was great. I'm sure we're about to hear Mary scream...yep!
02 - KAYLA & KUPONO - Contemporary / Sonya
Like Kupono, I heart Sonya. That was amazing and they danced it so well. Kayla's lines/legs are gorgeous and Kupono was so strong. This is a very hot start tonight! (Does anyone else think that based on her age, Kayla might be named after Kayla Brady from Days Of Our Lives?)
03 - RANDI & EVAN - Broadway / Joey Dowling
New choreographer to the show...I like her. Sometimes broadway can be old and stuffy, but not this one. It was fresh, sexy and fun. Randi & Evan are superstars! I expected Evan to be great in his own style, but Randi stole the show with her personality and style. Apparently the judges don't agree with my assessment - Mia was really harsh.
04 - CAITLIN & JASON - Pop Jazz / Brian
This was weird, but had some great movement. I really like Brian, but think this could put them in a precarious position tonight - especially since they've been in the bottom the last two weeks. Yikes! That said, it was crazy, but cool (my 7-year-old nephew agrees) and they danced it well. I find it interesting that most of the judges' comments were focused on things that have nothing to do with the dancers (choreography/tone of the piece, costumes). Love this song.
05 - JEANINE & PHILLIP - Hip Hop / Tabitha & Napoleon
As you know, Tabitha & Napoleon are a bit hit or miss for me. I love this piece! I love the concept and the execution. It was inventive, visually interesting and it connected. Sadly at this point, I am afraid Phillip doesn't have much more range in this competition, so I'm glad they got hip hop. I like Jeanine better and better every week. She is gorgeous and a fab dancer.
06 - MELISSA & ADE - Classical Ballet / Thordal Christensen
This was a beautiful classical ballet piece, but I'm not sure if it will connect with the audience for this show. I appreciate that SYTYCD is branching out into all dance genres, and I hope the voters respond. For not being a classically trained ballet dancer, Ade really held his own. This was well danced by both. After this piece, we got a new word from Mia - "gor-gois" (think french pronunciation).
07 - KARLA & VITOLIO - Quick Step / Jean Marc & France
As soon as I heard quick step for these two, I thought "this is going to be a disaster" - no, I actually said it out loud. It wasn't a disaster. They obviously worked hard to pull it off. The choreography was great - Jean Marc & France are on fire tonight - it had a creative story, and I loved the costume trick. HOWEVER, these two are definitely the weakest left and I doubt this will do them any favors.
Here's my take on the season so far. There's no one I love so much that I just can't wait to see them dance again. I don't have nearly the affection for these dancers as I do for last season's favorites. That said, it is a very even race. They are all really good dancers. I would have a hard time picking a favorite right now, but if you put a gun to my head, I would have to say Ade & Jeanine are my faves. What do you think?
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May I just say that Mia Michaels as a judge drives me to distraction? I heart her choreography, I do, but she's such a witch on the judges' stand! The few compliments she gives the dancers sound completely backhanded, she fawns over the choreographers (even more than Mary and Nigel, who do it too much to begin with, prompting me to repeatedly scream at my TV "This is not 'So You Think You Can Choreograph!'") to the point where it seems disingenuous, and I just generally get the sense that she's uncomfortable with anyone getting applause if it's not her. Maybe I'm being too harsh, but I expect better out of her!
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