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GOING GAGA FOR “SYTYCD”

Posted on 2011/07/28 | Leave a comment

Lady Gaga sat with film director and choreographer Rob Marshall last evening on So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) and she became one of the very BEST judges the show has ever had. I’ve watched every season and Gaga was engaged, passionate, present, honest, knowledgeable. From her very first comments I knew shed be amazing. Her Alexander McQueen heel-less platforms were unbelievable and when she threw them at both Sasha and Melanie, as well as choreographer Sonya Tayeh it was magical. Ever think about Online colleges as an option for the fashion-conscious who desire to be as fashionable as Gaga? Whether you want to learn more for your personal style or study fashion design, there are many options out there. But down with the penicls and on with the show since I’m watching the results show now, live.

Highlights of the show were both contemporaries with Melanie (with sexy Neil) who was basically offered a job by Gaga, and All-Star Allison with Marco which brought Gaga to her feet and tears. Both routines were phenomenal. The ten-foot leap Melanie did into Neil’s arms was ridiculous. I gasped! However, her final routine choreo’d by Sonya seemed custom made for firecracker Sasha but was still fierce.

Back to results. First round of cuts were no surprise as I predict here (live) Caitlyn will go home with Jordan and her lovely legs going to stay and probably place third-place girl overall. For the guys, Marco was safe and Jess dropped into bottom two. Surprising. Ricky made it through over Tadd which was also surprising to me. Ricky must have a strong fan base. He is very talented and the only one I’ve really seen dance for their lives in their solos.

The League of Extraordinary Dancers were WOW! Standing-O from audience. Unbelievable. Dancing-For-Lives Solos were next. Jordan killed Rihanna’s “S&M.” Jess turned his Broadway out and his pirouettes were crazy! Caitlyn was predictable. Tadd almost killed himself in an ariel  twist off the stage. My opinion is that he and Caitlyn are going. We’ll see…

Lady Gaga… TURNED IT OUT! “Edge of Glory” and “You and I” (which I love!) with dancers. Great number. Nice pace. Sexy Mark, SYTYCD alum, in the mix. GAGA RULES! No doubt about that. This has been her moment.

In the end, the going-home bus took both Jordan (shocking!!!) and Jess (another gasp!) but everyone has to go except one. But I agree that Tadd has truly evolved! Great job, dancers! Good show. Top 6, here we are. Cat Deely, good luck at the Emmy Awards! You deserve the win!

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“SYTYCD” TOP TWELVE TWIRLS

Posted on 2011/07/13 | Leave a comment

Another episode of SYTYCD has just begun again and I’m here to blog it live! It really seems the guest judges are giving star power as Jesse Tyler Ferguson from “Modern Family” joins Sonya Tayeh as additional commentary on the panel with “Mom and Pop” Nigel and Mary. And we’re off…

Sasha and Alexander do the paseo doble. She was rocking it and then I believed it to have slipped in energy, routine wise. I also thought she fell in a sloppy slip trick down his body. It was a nice opening for the show. Cat looks sexy and smoky eyed. Love her beaded frock! Gorge. Sasha will probably be in final four. Predicting now. Their second routine was a jazzy jazz and this Tyce Diorio number was wonderful! Loved it. Great emotion. Perfect combination.

SYTYCD darling Travis Wall created contemporary showed the skills of leggy Jordan and a sexy B-boy Tadd, and it rocked. Her legs are ridiculous. Great routine from the great Travis Wall. Round two was a Rent piece from these Broadway babies and it just didn’t grab me, nor the judges. There was no excitement. Whah-Whah-Whah.

Ricky dances Ryan in a Broadway piece by Spencer and I enjoyed it. I’m iffy on Broadway numbers but I liked it. It was soft and gentle, and the judges gave it hell and have mentioned them not connecting with the viewers. I believed it to have been performed nicely. Don’t agree much with the judges on this one?! Their second number was a fast cha-cha from sexy Louis Van Amstel and the two were good but Ricky was better. Ryan looked sloppy and rushed. Ricky is on the Hot Tamale Train, Ryan is not.

Mitchell and Caitlyn do a “meaningful” hip-hop and it never grabbed me. She looked like a white girl trying to hip-hop. Didn’t work for us at all. Nor for the judges. Finally we agree. I do like Jesse’s suit. Not sure why he’s there. But, OK. A spunky Travis Wall jazz number was next for the two performers and they did well. It had moments. Didn’t kill me, though.

Cutey-Cutey Melanie and partner Marco did a Louis Van Amstel tango and turned it out! Some great off the edge of stage stuff I lived for. I agree with Jesse about these two “having that spark.” And with Sonya’s comment of them being “timeless.” A dramatic lyrical was their second piece and it was really nice. Great music and musicality.

Jess and Clarice did a lyrical hip-hop by Christopher Scott and did they turn it?! Oh, yes. Very nice. Good job by both! I agree with Mary Murphy and they did have swag. On a side note I hope Sonya comes into the DCI competition this weekend in Ontario. Would love to meet her. Next up, this couple danced a jive and they turned that out! He’s great! Love that song, “Ain’t Nothing Wrong With That.” Great energy and super finale got the show!

Next week the couples are split and this is where the best separate from the great. Great show tonight! Good Night Everyone.

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TRAVIS WALL ELECTRIFIES “SYTYCD”

Posted on 2011/07/06 | Leave a comment

I decided to take a break last week from blogging SYTYCD so I could enjoy the show and put my iPhone away. I blog the show on my WordPress App and it can be slightly frustrating, at times. When I heard on Twitter that Travis Wall was judging and Justin Giles was choreographing, I had to watch and share thoughts. I danced against Justin during our youth at Showstoppers and Dance Makers in Myrtle Beach and our Cadillacs only beat his Southern Strutt once but damn it felt good.

The Southern Strutt were/are phenomenal and we only hoped to have been seen and become as good as the Strutt was. They made us become better performers by being the best and the ones the spotlight always shined on. The Southern Strutt gave me the onstage confidence that I never would have had without knowing who they were. And I never danced with them. I only danced like them. There’s my hero worship. Let’s watch the show!

The Top 14 perform and Carmen Electra joins the judges along with Travis and adds beauty, but not much else. Wish they’d change the opening a bit. Same choreo for all the years. Cat looks good. Fun, even. Travis who is everywhere looks dapper. Carmen admitted a love for trashing which I assume is hair throwing and body rocking.

Guy group number with Justin choreographing. He looks good. The routine was powerful but different from what I was expecting. Would have loved to see the guys dancing more choreography together. Lots of solos within group. Got Tweet from my dancing buddy Jon Paul about Justin making his mom Nancy proud. I agree. Good for him! Would love to be in his shoes.

Melanie and Marco were first. “Americano” by Gaga. Yawn. Sorry to say. It was sloppy and not he best they’ve done. Oh Travis, the cheerleader. He worships them. Carmen, you’re very pretty. The routine didn’t grab me. Mary’s spray-tan is too much. Loved Cat’s comment about Marco not inhaling. You had to have watched.

Sasha and Alexander tried to hip-hop-until-they-don’t-stop-stop. What was the tree prop about?! I didn’t mind the routine, too much. Sasha was the star of the number. It was alright.

Next Jordan and her legs danced with Tadd. Ooh, smoke machine. Dreamy. I’m a tough sell tonight, and as of late. It was the waltz but missed the mark for me. Didn’t grab me and I watched her. It’s all about the girls this season! However, I heard where the ratings are lower this season. Eh, it is what is. I’ve been agreeing with Travis’ comments most. Very similar to mine.

Jess performed with Clarice dancing a Justin Giles piece. Very nice. Really enjoyed it. Great choreography. Judges loved it as did I. Best routine of the evening so far.

Ashley wore some high heels into church before sexy Chris’ montage began. Salsa was the flavor of the routine and I was ready to be worked. She looked like she was 7′ tall. Her legs were amazing. I disagree with Travis. “You know I love you guys.” Blah, blah. Carmen agrees, of course. Mary, too. I liked it. There.

Ryan shares her connection with Mia Michaels and worships, as do I. Ricky’s voice echoes for dramatic effect when he talks about being a cheerleader in high school. Jazz, dated but fun and technical. Watch the girls more than the guys. Oh, Carmen having fun.

Next up we see Caitlyn and Mitchell’s gorgeous ass fall in love through a Mandy Moore contemporary. I called the standing ovation. Best routine of the night. Easily. I agree with Mary! Great, great performance!

Final seven girls do a sexy jazz piece. Fun number! Nigel was jumping up and down of excitement. Good Night.

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ANOTHER ROUND OF TWENTY

Posted on 2011/06/22 | 2 Comments

Last week on SYTYCD no one was sent home which I have feelings about but it doesn’t really matter at this point. I think it was a very dramatic cop-out. Whoops, was going to save that opinion for later. Whoopsie! All Top 20 will be dancing again with 4 going home tomorrow night. Debbie Reynolds joins the Mary-Nigel judgment team for the evening. I believed Lady Gaga was going to judge this week, but alas, no. Let’s dance!

Ryan and Ricky are wacky and wild together. How cute. Mandy Moore choreographs the two in a jazz piece of sexiness and tension. I like her but I didn’t feel any chemistry between them. The routine was nice but it didn’t kill me. (Oh, Mary’s spray tan!) (What is Cat wearing?!)

Footloose movie trailer during the commercial break bores me. Julianna Hough is hot but the rest is Yawnsville. Looks just like the original that hasn’t aged well. Some things are better left done as it was. Alrighty FOX for the HIV+ mom and son commercial!

Kaytlin and Mitchell did an Adele contemporary to “Turning Tables” and it was lovely. Stacey Touki choreographed the beautiful piece. His leaps were amazing. She was love. Debbie Reynolds trying to steal the moment. Predictable.

Next up… Wadi and Missy danced and damn her legs and extension. Ballroom was the pick and the cha-cha was the taste. Oh, they looked a hot mess in rehearsal. For a b-boy he did good but needs to attack the floor more. Comes with technique. The routine was good but showed definite need for work when you break it down seriously. Again, Debbie acts up.

The “Kiss of Death” Bollywood routine was up next with Iveta and Nick. I was bored during the rehearsal clips. She had trouble finishing her moves and it lost steam. Wasn’t a winner, sadly.

Robert and Miranda (her legs!) paired up to do a NappyTabs hip-hop routine. White girl can dance. Hot routine. Didn’t mind it at all. Not always a fan of their work. They all did a great job! I love this show where the dancers do their humble headnod when they are complemented. Oh, Debbie does Woody Woodpecker. It’s Debbie’s night. Miranda fell?!

Another leggy gal Clarice and cutie Jess pulled the contemporary card. It was nice but sorta boring. Didn’t grab me. Have headed to get a snack. Next. I guess Debbie is there to agree with everything being great.

Jordan and Tadd take on the Viennese waltz and elegance is king. I’m a hard sell as the night goes on. I was bored and unmoved. Can’t say much more. It was fine.

My favorite Melanie danced next with Marco. Mandy Moore jazzed them up with hats and accents, strong and exact! The routine turned out real cute and very enjoyable. This couple is a great mix.

Sasha paired up with Alexander for a NappyTabs emotional hip-hop about soldiers returning from war. They performed it well, but again, it didn’t kill me. Not a favorite. Sorry. An emotional Mary was the true highlight for me.

Last up we had Chris and Ashley performing a Broadway number with sexual tension and jailhouse bars. This is from Cry Baby. Great use of the prop. Fun finale for the night!

Good show and will be glad to see some dancers go home. Too many to keep up with! Great job everyone! Good Night!

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THE DANCING TWENTY

Posted on 2011/06/15 | Leave a comment

So You Think You Can Dance known as SYTYCD premiered on FOX tonight. As I blog from the Word Press App on my phone, the show begins. Same opening, same choreography and some soloists need to find their footing. Cat looked smouldering in a smoky eye and tossled hair.

First couple up was stunning Jordan and Tadd doing a surprising wonderful African jazz piece. The routines often become predictable but not this one. Impressive, love her extensions. Next up was Alexander and Sasha doing an impecable Travis Wall contemporary. Fierce music. Strong movements. Great performance. Two wonderful opening numbers. Judge and fan of the show, Megan Mullally, was interesting and refreshing as a guest judge with blonde Mary and honest Nigel.

Clarice was up with Broadway dancer Jess next and they picked Broadway. How perfect, a Tyce Diorio piece. It looked more like a dance competition piece over a Broadway number. Their turn leaps were amazing! Chainae, I believe it’s spelled. Wasn’t my favorite moment in the show. Ryan danced with Ricky and did a lyrical hip-hop. I loved it! She was great. The choreography was really nice. One of favorite pieces in tonight’s show.

Mitchell and Caitlyn performed a Sonya Tayeh jazz number and since Mitchell hurt his elbow, she danced with All-Star Robert. Sonya’s labors of physical movement are always powerful. It was great and she never disappoints. I enjoyed it but it didn’t keep my attention totally.

Up next were the boy that makes the noise and Miranda. Robert is talented but the “Wooo Man” kills me down with that noise and goofiness. The jive was the style and it didn’t work for me. Sorry. At fast-forward the judges seem to have liked it. I’ve seen it done before and better.

Missy and her amazing legs were up with Wadi and got a jazz piece. The girls this season seem very talented! WOW! What a routine?! To a fierce remix of “Judas” and they really worked it out! Great coupling.

Cutie Melanie and her pixie haircut danced with Marco in a contemporary creation of Travis Wall’s mind. So damn talented, these two. Standing O! Mary cries from the magic. Nigel offers possible Emmy nominations and Melanie as Queen Bee of the show, ever. They are two of the best dancers on the show this season!

Ashley and Chris try and tear up a hip-hop cheater piece. He pulls from past experiences to succeed. It wasn’t really very good. Best part was hearing Nigel comment on the possibility of Chris being a cross-dresser because of a stray bra.

Sexy Iveta has a fierce ballroom background and is paired up with top dancer Nick. Shock o’shock they chose ballroom quick-step. It seems many of the couples chose styles similar to theirs. Love her costume! Very, very fun routine! Up and energetic. Another Standing O!

It’s going to be a really great season! Can’t wait to see more…

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