Dancing with the Stars II - Week 4

[mamboqueen]

And let it begin....

[Medira]

This week's dances: Paso doble and Foxtrot

Anybody know who's dancing which dance?

[skwiggy]

I heard they're all doing both dances. But that would be an awfully long show.

[mamboqueen]

Hey....I can take 3-4 hours of this show. It would save me from re-watching the same few dances over and over. Well, at least *one* of the dances :)

[justdance]

Hello, everyone. I'm brand new and felt inspired to join, although I warn you, I am not computer savvy...hope I can learn to do this. I just wanted to say I have never seen such an incredible forum...truly. What a wonderful way to pass time chatting about what we love with such informative, entertaining, amazing people! Thank you so much for that, and I wish everyone a year of dreams coming true.

[Katarzyna]

Welcome to DF :)

[mamboqueen]

Welcome! Glad to hear you found and are enjoying the site. Our Thursday night DWTS "parties" are lots of fun. Hope you'll join us :)

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to the Dance Forums jusdance! :D

[fascination]

Hello, everyone. I'm brand new and felt inspired to join, although I warn you, I am not computer savvy...hope I can learn to do this. I just wanted to say I have never seen such an incredible forum...truly. What a wonderful way to pass time chatting about what we love with such informative, entertaining, amazing people! Thank you so much for that, and I wish everyone a year of dreams coming true.well, you wont be the first non-computer type to stumble around here:rolleyes: welcome welcome welcome

[justdance]

Thank you so much for making me feel so welcome...see? Amazing, indeed. I'm enjoying the DWTS show and I watched it last season. Where else would I get the chance to see the wonderful professionals? More than that, I love the wonderful banter, fun and information on the boards as a result!

[Indiana_Jay]

Welcome, justdance. You obviously have enough computer skill, becase we all saw your post!

[justdance]

Thanks! Well, I can type, okay, it's just hoping everything turns out okay once I hit the "submit reply" button! Really, I've never done this before, and I don't know if I'm just supposed to remain where I am once I've sent the post and watch the screen, or not. (my face is hot...)

[Bradamant]

I heard they're all doing both dances. But that would be an awfully long show.

I'm pretty sure I read on ABC site that they don't start doing two dances until the 5th week when they have the group V. waltz.

[skwiggy]

I'm pretty sure I read on ABC site that they don't start doing two dances until the 5th week when they have the group V. waltz.

That sounds like a much more accurate source than mine. :)

[Purr]

Just for laughs, I read through the message board on the Dancing with the Stars website. Some of the fans are reporting they're voting for Master P irrespective of how he dances, just so they can control the outcome of the show. They also said they are telling all their friends to vote for Master P too, and "Vote for Master P" websites are starting to spring up. I ran searches on Google, Yahoo, MSN and Ask Jeeves, and it seems a number of radio stations have "Vote for Master P" hype on their sites, as do other sites.

[mamboqueen]

Does anyone think the show will return if he should win???

I bet ABC execs are all huddled in a conference room pondering this. Crisis mode!

[Purr]

Does anyone think the show will return if he should win???

Probably not. And even if it did, I wouldn't watch it.

I bet ABC execs are all huddled in a conference room pondering this. Crisis mode!

You bet!

[skwiggy]

I think the weight of his fans votes will become less and less as the number of contestants dwindles. Right now, the people who don't want to see him back have to split their votes between 7 other contestants. But as that number dwindles, so will the power of his fans to keep him on the show.

I bet ABC execs are loving the controversy he is causing surrounding the show. It gets people talking about it. Even the ones who are mad about it, are still talking about it.

I was watching Private Parts the other night on cable, the movie about Howard Stern. And when he first started climbing in the ratings, it was the listeners who hated him who they said listened for the longest. The reason? They wanted to see what he would say next.

Same thing with Master P. Even the people who hate him, want to see what debacle he'll perform this week. So they'll watch, just to see what he'll do next.

[Ralph]

I think the following people are going to do the following dances.

Paso Doble:
Tia & Maksim
Stacey & Tony
Lisa & Louis
George & Edyta

Foxtrot:
P & Ashly
Jerry & Anna
Drew & Cheryl

So remember; this is only speculation!!
This is based on the fact that they alternately dance a ballroom and a latin dance. And because they always start with the latin, I think Lisa will go back to her old group.

[mamboqueen]

:raisebro: I am hoping Max does a paso.

[Larinda McRaven]

Hey MQ
http://www.dance-forums.com/showpost.php?p=247801&postcount=18

[Medira]

Hey MQ
http://www.dance-forums.com/showpost.php?p=247801&postcount=18
Hehehe! You're so bad. :tongue:

[mamboqueen]

Was that intended for me??!!!

[Larinda McRaven]

as she acts so innocent and demure.... yeah RIGHT!

[mamboqueen]

Well, you wrote "MC"!

[mamboqueen]

And you changed it!!!! slap, slap!

[Larinda McRaven]

brain slip

[mamboqueen]

you're too young for that...

but your change made me look like a total goof!

[Medira]

you're too young for that..
Chalk it up to a cheerleader moment? ;)

http://www.burntnotes.com/chatcircle/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif Larinda

[Indiana_Jay]

Chalk it up to a cheerleader moment?

What are you implying about cheerleaders? ;)

[Bradamant]

:raisebro: I am hoping Max does a paso.

I hear that Tia gave an interview and said they are working on the Foxtrot.

[Medira]

What are you implying about cheerleaders? ;)
Honey, I was a cheerleader for 6 years and my sister is still one (7 years after she was first bitten by the bug) ...this is just our version of the "blonde moment". ;)

[Bradamant]

This just in: Drew and Cheryl will be doing Paso
and they'll be dancing to the song
---drumroll please -----
Thriller (yes, Michael Jackson's Thriller, but with the inimitable DWTS band)!

gagh! What? :confused:

:headwall: :headwall: :headwall:

[Ralph]

A friend of Louis's told me Louis and Lisa will be dancing a Paso Doble.

[Purr]

Well, I really messed up this week. My lesson is currently scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Thursday. I wasn't thinking when I scheduled the appointment. I'm hoping that because another student moved her lesson from Thursday to Tuesday, that I can move my lesson up.

[Purr]

This just in: Drew and Cheryl will be doing Paso
and they'll be dancing to the song
---drumroll please -----
Thriller (yes, Michael Jackson's Thriller, but with the inimitable DWTS band)!

gagh! What? :confused:

:headwall: :headwall: :headwall:

Why in the h-e-double hockey sticks would anyone think Thriller is a Paso Doble?

[Joe]

Um, maybe for the same reason they think the "Rocky" theme or "Eye of the Tiger" are Paso--they're morons. :D

[Purr]

Um, maybe for the same reason they think the "Rocky" theme or "Eye of the Tiger" are Paso--they're morons. :D

I agree. Why can't they use different versions of what is traditionally considered paso doble? For example, there's a nice version of Espana Cani on the "Shall We Dance?" soundtrack.

[Purr]

I wonder how you would get the paso doble timing and figures to fit "Thriller"?

[Joe]

They just adjust the tempo or accentuate certain beats, I guess.

[Medira]

This just in: Drew and Cheryl will be doing Paso
and they'll be dancing to the song
---drumroll please -----
Thriller (yes, Michael Jackson's Thriller, but with the inimitable DWTS band)!

gagh! What? :confused:

:headwall:
*blink* :shock:

...there are no words...

[Purr]

I wonder if Drew will do a moonwalk. Or some of the zombie choreography from the video. It's not paso, but hey, what the heck. They might has well have fun with it.

[Medira]

I wonder if Drew will do a moonwalk.
Cheryl too! It's definitely possible (and not too hard) to moonwalk in 3.5" heels. Backward and side to side, at least...forward is a bit of a pain though.

[Purr]

I think they should go for it. :)

[Purr]

Cheryl: Dancer's Blog
1/24/05

It went great last week! I couldn't ask for anything more from Drew -- he did such an amazing job on the jive. I couldn't believe the extra oomph he put into it. I was like, "Whoa, where'd that come from?" He had total control, really gave it his all, had fun, and it showed in our great scores. I'm very happy. I have to say if we were ever asked to do a dance of our choice, it would be jive. It's become our absolute favorite.

This week is the paso doble. For me, the first day of training for this dance was a little frustrating because we didn't get through all the choreography like usual -- we only got halfway through, which is slower than I would've liked. We're doing the dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller," which is not normally what you would dance the paso doble to.

We're adding some Thriller-type moves and going for a creative routine. It's not as high energy a dance as the last few that we've done -- not like the jive or the quickstep. It's a more dramatic dance, a more difficult dance than what we've done. Drew will need to display "arrogance" for this dance -- he'll have to sell it and be in character for this dance. We'll see a different side of Drew...the crowd's going to love how we interpret this dance.


And apparently they are - yeah! Go Drew and Cheryl!

[Indiana_Jay]

They just adjust the tempo or accentuate certain beats, I guess.

I wouldn't expect that much out of the DWTS band!

[Indiana_Jay]

We're doing the dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller," which is not normally what you would dance the paso doble to. That could well be the understatement of the week!

[cornutt]

Wow... five pages already and it's not even Thursday yet... :shock:

[wyllo]

Cheryl and Bruno have updated their blogs on the abc site. Cheryl says they are putting in some "thriller-type" elements and being creative with the choreography, can't wait to see what they do!

[justdance]

Finally get my turn on the computer! I'm really looking forward to tomorrow night's show. Especially to Master P's Paso, as that's what I've heard he'll be doing. Forgive the feeble joke, but the marching should go well for him, shouldn't it? ....sorry.

Larinda, if you see this, I want to extend a very special "Thank you" for your lovely message. It truly made my day. Thanks again to all for making me feel so welcome.

[mamboqueen]

See you at 8:00!

[Purr]

My lesson was changed to 6:00 p.m. this evening, so I'll be home in time to watch the show. Yeah!

[Infosaturated]

I have to wait until Sunday to pick up a tape, so I will be avidly awaiting Raphael's clips.

I also read here trying to get some clue of what is happening. It drives me nuts when people don't mention who they are talking about but I can't resist anyway.

[mamboqueen]

We'll try to be more descriptive, although I must admit, it's hard to have to type the details while watching. I type without looking most of the time.

[musicchica86]

Unfortunately, I might not be here tonight. Going shopping for my LA trip! Don't know if I'll be back in time.

And I'm already taping Smallville.

[mamboqueen]

Well, priorities, my friend :)

Hop on if you get back in time.

[musicchica86]

Oh I will...but gotta find the right outfit to show Alec first!

BTW, you have new mail.

[Ralph]

Does anyone know where I can find out who's dancing what? I only kinow what Tia, Lisa and Drew are dancing.

[Bradamant]

We'll try to be more descriptive, although I must admit, it's hard to have to type the details while watching. I type without looking most of the time.


Oooh, that would be great. :D Just something simple like putting the name of the celeb before or after the comment would suffice to help us know to whom the comment was referring down the road. T'anks!

[mamboqueen]

Will try. I'm laughing because I guess those who are on know what the heck we're talking about and it doesn't occur to us that people are trying to follow along and aren't watching the show! It must make for very strange reading!

[Infosaturated]

Thanks Mamboqueen, I competely understand. If you have the time after the show it would be welcome then too.

[mamboqueen]

My husband tells me we have some sort of TV program I can put on the computer so I can see it right there and type and not have to move my eyes too far (how utterly pathetic is this??!!).

[mamboqueen]

Looks sparse here. Where is everyone?

[mamboqueen]

Okay; it's introduction time.

Checking out the costumes.

Best belly = Edyta

[mamboqueen]

Max looks French tonight. Merci!

[mamboqueen]

Jump in anytime, GJB!

[mamboqueen]

Up first: George Hamilton....doing paso

[Infosaturated]

Here just to read avidly. I won't post because I can't watch the show yet.

[mamboqueen]

Good to see you. So, you don't mind having it spoiled for you??

[Bradamant]

Good to see you. So, you don't mind having it spoiled for you??

Yeah, I'm cheating by reading too. (On the West coast.) I'm pathetically addicted to this whole dancing drama . . .

[mamboqueen]

Zorro the Gay blade paso....interesting. Not really working for me.

[GJB]

Edyta looks hot but not hot enough to save George's performance. Blah !

[mamboqueen]

Yeah, I'm cheating by reading too. (On the West coast.) I'm pathetically addicted to this whole dancing drama . . .


Well, I'll be sure to read the west coaster comments later to see how they "jive" with ours.

Not really thrilled with George's paso; he wore a mask and it was a little distracting to me. Edyta was her usual incredible self. He just didn't match her intensity. I guess he can't, really.

[mamboqueen]

Hah! Carrie Ann commenting on the mask....

[Bradamant]

Zorro the Gay blade paso....interesting. Not really working for me.

I'd imagine the shaping required for Paso is killing his broken ribs, eh?

[RhumbaWaltz]

Hi everyone!
Edyta looks great - I would die for those abs. I wish George hadn't worn a mask.

RW

[mamboqueen]

There was *no* shaping on George's part. None whatsoever. If you looked at this with the sound off, you probably wouldn't have known what George was doing. Having said that, his sense of humor will probably buy him another week. He's talking about other props he left at home....

[mamboqueen]

OMG! 7's -- very generous!

[SDsalsaguy]

Yeah, I'm cheating by reading too. (On the West coast.)
Same here :wink:

[mamboqueen]

Hey there! You guys are funny...just can't help yourselves!

[GJB]

OMG! 7's -- very generous!

I'll second that. I was thinking 5s.

[Ithink]

Not impressive but for someone like George, it's decent. I wonder if Master P, who's 30 years younger, can do better though... Doubt it because George has a personality! Go George!!

[LXC]

OMG, talking about revealing costume! :shock: I love it though, and I'm so envious of her body.

From the limited shots she got, Tia looked like she'd lost more weight!

[mamboqueen]

Does anyone besides me have the urge to go do 1000 sit ups after seeing Edyta's abs? *oy* Think I'll go fetch my stability ball and make use of the commercials...

[SDsalsaguy]

Well, I actually find that I can focus on the actual dancing even better if I'm already preppared for the variety of inevitable shenanigans.

[mamboqueen]

Tia & Max are up! Yeoooow!

[cornutt]

The DW and I were just saying that George is going to get 7's every week as long as he doesn't screw up. No one can bring themselves to mark him lower.

Good thing he didn't have the bull whip. :shock:

Zorro, The Gay Blade is actually a pretty funny movie! See if can find it on the oldies shelf at the video store.

[SDsalsaguy]

Hey there! You guys are funny...just can't help yourselves!
I actually find that I can concenrate more on watching the actual dancing if I'm already prepared for the inevitable shenanigans. :wink:

[mamboqueen]

They're showing Max's students dancing...incredible buncha kids...

[mamboqueen]

foxtrot

[mamboqueen]

Love this song....dream a little dream of me

[mamboqueen]

ehh...some footwork bobbles...but should get higher scores than George.

[GJB]

Did they get their choice of dance or were they given one?

[Larinda McRaven]

she looks beautiful tonight, great make-up and hair.

[cornutt]

Tia was just OK. Not bad, but not great. Didn't do a lot for me. I see what Larinda said last week about her head positions.

[mamboqueen]

Hey, L...

she does look beautiful, and I think their comments about her expressing the dance/music is right on. She's got that down.

[GJB]

Damn Stacey looks hot !!! Drool you West Coasters ! Ha Ha Ha !

[mamboqueen]

She tends to look at him....of course, how can I fault her for that??

[cornutt]

Tempo was kind of fast too. Think they tried to cram too much choreography in.

[SDsalsaguy]

Damn Stacey looks hot !!! Drool you West Coasters ! Ha Ha Ha !
:mad::mad::mad:

[LXC]

Love Tia's do! Beautiful hair, make up, and costume! But what kind of foxtrot is that? From Max's wild 'latin' leg kick in the introduction, to all the messed-up footwork, collapsed frame and posture...

[mamboqueen]

Tempo was kind of fast too. Think they tried to cram too much choreography in.


You're right; it was almost quickstep tempo! But, I wonder if they did that thinking it would be easier?

[RhumbaWaltz]

I loved seeing Max's students! I wonder where he teaches in NY?
I wasn't crazy about their dance. It was pleasant and Tia is beautiful, but I liked their tango so much better.

[mamboqueen]

I *think* he teaches in Saddle Brook, NJ. Not that I'm stalking him or anything *LOL*

[Ithink]

Before Max has stuck with a lot of basics; this time he overchoreographed the beginning and she messed it up. But I do think she's very musical and gets "the point" of each dance spot on.. I'd give her 8s... I like Tia in general.

Great shots of Max's "kids":)

[mamboqueen]

Wow!

9, 8, 8!!! Go Tia

[GJB]

I loved seeing Max's students! I wonder where he teaches in NY?
I wasn't crazy about their dance. It was pleasant and Tia is beautiful, but I liked their tango so much better.

His family has two studios in NJ; one is a competitive studio and one is a social studio. I think the social studio is near Hackensack.

[Larinda McRaven]

9-8-8
too much for me.

[RhumbaWaltz]

I'm a big fan of this couple, but I think a "9" is gratuitous.

[mamboqueen]

Agree....

[mamboqueen]

His family has two studios in NJ; one is a competitive studio and one is a social studio. I think the social studio is near Hackensack.

Ridgefield; been there.

[RhumbaWaltz]

Shout out to MQ and Alemana: Max is not wearing 2 necklances this week...
:) RW

[mamboqueen]

Next up: P! Oh boy!

[Ithink]

Dramatic facial expressions? Huh? That's bad!

[Larinda McRaven]

here HE COMES! IT is P.

[mamboqueen]

Shout out to MQ and Alemana: Max is not wearing 2 necklances this week...
:) RW


LMAO!

[SDsalsaguy]

Shout out to MQ and Alemana: Max is not wearing 2 necklances this week...
:) RW
Speaking of which... where is Alemana??? :shock:

[mamboqueen]

OMG! Ashley brings him to Utah to meet her family!

[mamboqueen]

Speaking of which... where is Alemana??? :shock:



Lesson. We really need her wit, too.

[Larinda McRaven]

"He just fit in" did she just say that about P in UTAH?

[mamboqueen]

Wow...no baseball hat. This one is *so* suitable, too :(

[mamboqueen]

OMG! It's the Ashley show!

[Larinda McRaven]

what is hup with this music?

[Ithink]

Oh... my... god!!! That song is horrible! How the hell can you be dramatic to this?!

[mamboqueen]

I am at a loss for words.

[mamboqueen]

Len is assuring another week for him.

Carrie...what the heck did she just say?? *LOL*

[mamboqueen]

I need a glass of wine. BRB!

[Ithink]

His dancing was pretty bad.... But the judges were sufficiently mean that people will bring him back again. This sucks!

[SDsalsaguy]

Lesson. We really need her wit, too. Oh. Too bad. :?

Hey, maybe she can syncronize her video with the West Coast viewing! :lol:

[RhumbaWaltz]

Who picks the music? I just don't understand that choice.
I can understand Bruno's point.... How do you judge that? I didn't like Bruno telling the audience to shut up, though.

[mamboqueen]

Yah...she can unleash on our unsuspecting west coast friends :)

[SDsalsaguy]

His dancing was pretty bad.... But the judges were sufficiently mean that people will bring him back again. This sucks!
:headwall: :headwall: :headwall:

[mamboqueen]

What was the name of that song??? It's from the 60's?

[Larinda McRaven]

yeah, the "shuuut uuup" was pretty unprofessional.

[RhumbaWaltz]

I need a glass of wine.
I need enough shots to make me forget that paso doble.

[cornutt]

What was the name of that song??? It's from the 60's?

"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by The Animals. Not one of their best, IHMO. "House of the Rising Sun" is a much better song of theirs.

[GJB]

yeah, the "shuuut uuup" was pretty unprofessional.

The judges are the "bad boys" of the show!

[mamboqueen]

How could anyone boo at these scores?

4, 2, 2

[randomMysh]

On the bright side, now that our eyeballs are done bleeding, we can enjoy the rest of the dancing.

2s! Wow.

20 hours total?? And he's promoting his album!!! Argh.

[mamboqueen]

Good for the co-host for asking him the questions we've been dying to hear!

[Larinda McRaven]

did P just push his new album when he was asked how many hours he practices???

[GJB]

They just said Master P has only practiced 20 hours so far this season while the others have practiced 120 !

[Larinda McRaven]

On the bright side, now that our eyeballs are done bleeding

giggle giggle...:D

[SDsalsaguy]

How could anyone boo at these scores?

4, 2, 2
Seriously?

They gave him two 2s?

:rocker: :rocker: :rocker:

[mamboqueen]

"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by The Animals. Not one of their best, IHMO. "House of the Rising Sun" is a much better song of theirs.


Thanks. I agree.

[RhumbaWaltz]

Poor Ashly. She is really amazing in this difficult situation.

[mamboqueen]

Stacey and Tony are up.

[Ithink]

Can they give him 0s?

Ashly so hates this... You cannot be arguing that she is enjoying this! It's so obvious... Poor girl:(

[Larinda McRaven]

Stacy and Tony getting ready to foxtrot

[mamboqueen]

Seriously?

They gave him two 2s?

:rocker: :rocker: :rocker:


Carrie gave him the 4. Clearly, they want him out. Which means he'll get 6x as many phone votes.

[mamboqueen]

Ohh....spa treatments. This is funny!

[mamboqueen]

OMG! The tub scene was funny! I thought they would both be in there!

[randomMysh]

Ooooohhhh...a spa day! I wanna feel like a salad too! :)

[SDsalsaguy]

Carrie gave him the 4. Clearly, they want him out. Which means he'll get 6x as many phone votes.
@#&^%$@##*$&^#$@%^@*&$#&*$*&%@*^@#^(*$(^*(*&^#*!!!!!!!!!!!

(...and believe me, taht's the cleaned up version!!!)

[Larinda McRaven]

great dress

[mamboqueen]

Beautiful dress!

Ohhhh....there goes those 42 inchers. Nice arms!

[SDsalsaguy]

Ooooohhhh...a spa day! I wanna feel like a salad too! :)
:shock:

[Larinda McRaven]

she is great at the open work. The closed work is not quite as good though, still not bad.

[mamboqueen]

She can dance!

[Larinda McRaven]

stealing choreography from Nick and Elena!

[cornutt]

Hmm... Stacy was good technically, but for some reason... I don't know, it just left me cold. No spark.

And what's with the band all of a sudden? You could barely hear them at the beginning. Maybe that's why the dance was so tentative.

[randomMysh]

Yay Bruno! "When you can do a develope like that, then you can talk".

[Ithink]

Eh, it was just OK... She was her usual solid good self... She has no concept of acting out a dance though, not like Tia does...

[mamboqueen]

Hmm... Stacy was good technically, but for some reason... I don't know, it just left me cold. No spark.

And what's with the band all of a sudden? You could barely hear them at the beginning. Maybe that's why the dance was so tentative.


I think the song did nothing for me. Technically, it was very good, IMO. But, I think she doesn't convey the character of the dance (at least this one) as good as say, Tia.

[randomMysh]

:shock:

Tony had cucumber slices on his eyes, and said he felt like a salad. Sorry for that...perplexing remark.

[mamboqueen]

Yay Bruno! "When you can do a develope like that, then you can talk".


Yeah....not many out there get that leg up like she did. Crap, I pull a muscle in my quad going 1/2 that distance.

[randomMysh]

Re: song...only Norah Jones can do Norah Jones. Sorry.

[mamboqueen]

Tony had cucumber slices on his eyes, and said he felt like a salad. Sorry for that...perplexing remark.


Well, at least they moved on from sausage....:raisebro:

[ACtenDance]

There were parts of that foxtrot that looked effortless, beautiful.

[randomMysh]

Well, at least they moved on from sausage....:raisebro:

But we clearly haven't...;)

[fascination]

Hmm... Stacy was good technically, but for some reason... I don't know, it just left me cold. No spark.

And what's with the band all of a sudden? You could barely hear them at the beginning. Maybe that's why the dance was so tentative.yeah...just didnt feel like a foxtrot...tony in the tub was the best thing I've seen all night:cool: ..yum

[GJB]

Foxtrot was kinda boring. I guess with Stacey's background my expectations for her are really high.

[RhumbaWaltz]

she is great at the open work. The closed work is not quite as good though, still not bad.

Do you think Stacy's height makes the closed work more difficult? Or is closed work just inherently more difficult for any new ballroom dancer? (I'm just learning foxtrot myself)

[mamboqueen]

Is this show only an hour tonight?

[deewoman]

I think the song did nothing for me. Technically, it was very good, IMO. But, I think she doesn't convey the character of the dance (at least this one) as good as say, Tia.


I agree--the song was based on Norah Jones' version of "Cold, Cold Heart" from her first cd. Just an odd song to hear in these circles, I think--it was written by Hank Williams.

[fascination]

There were parts of that foxtrot that looked effortless, beautiful.maybe...but not much like a foxtrot (imo)

[mamboqueen]

Foxtrot was kinda boring. I guess with Stacey's background my expectations for her are really high.


I think I feel the same way. I'm expecting to be "wowed" every week by her. Maybe she did peak too early....

[LXC]

Beautiful dress and beautiful foxtrot. I don't know how others would compete against Stacey.

[randomMysh]

I liked Stacey's foxtrot better than Tia's. It was the reverse for tango last week, for me.

[Ithink]

At our local practice rounds, I hear that song as a FT all the time. This version left a lot to be desired... Maybe that's what made the dance so blah to me.

[RhumbaWaltz]

Well, at least they moved on from sausage....:raisebro:
LOL!! :)

[fascination]

Do you think Stacy's height makes the closed work more difficult? Or is closed work just inherently more difficult for any new ballroom dancer? (I'm just learning foxtrot myself)well you'd better be pretty precise in closed work or he'd better be pretty strong...again IME

[mamboqueen]

Scores: 8, 9, 9

[LXC]

I think I feel the same way. I'm expecting to be "wowed" every week by her. Maybe she did peak too early....

We know what to expect from Stacey so it's hard to be wowed. But when you compare her dancing to others', it's still the best.

[mamboqueen]

Oh boy! Drew doing Paso to Thriller!

[Ithink]

That was funny - before she said "all of us in the room" she had to look around to make sure P wasn't there because he sure isn't working hard.

[randomMysh]

I thought it was very funny how Stacey looked around her to make sure she knew who was in the room before she said "everyone in this room works so hard at this".

[mamboqueen]

We know what to expect from Stacey so it's hard to be wowed. But when you compare her dancing to others', it's still the best.


Yeah, you're right. I just hope she's not disappointed when all the calls come in for P. Ugh.

[randomMysh]

Ithink--great minds think alike...and so do ours! :lol:

[GJB]

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Hey, randomMysh, is that you Maria? It's Gary. We danced at "The Saloon" last night. Your avatar on Strictly Westie looks nothing like you. No wonder I didn't realize it was you!

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[mamboqueen]

I thought it was very funny how Stacey looked around her to make sure she knew who was in the room before she said "everyone in this room works so hard at this".


LMAO. Maybe everyone without a hat??!!

[waltzgirl]

Do you think Stacy's height makes the closed work more difficult? Or is closed work just inherently more difficult for any new ballroom dancer? (I'm just learning foxtrot myself)

Many people here have said that significant training in a solo dance, like the ballet Stacey has done, can make the concept of sharing control of your movement with a partner more difficult.

[randomMysh]

GJB--are you Gary?

Yeah, I was wearing lots more makeup in that picture than I normally would.

[mamboqueen]

Eeeek! This song shouldn't be done by anyone else....than the "weird one".

[Larinda McRaven]

I can't even imagine trying to paso to this

[mamboqueen]

a little shaping by Drew....he's got the character down....

[Ithink]

That was awesome!!!

[mamboqueen]

Cute! I think only these 2 could pull this off. Jonathan, is that you in the audience howling??? *LOL*

He'll get 9's for that...

[Larinda McRaven]

he did a GREAT job though. Wonderful commitment to every movement.

[GJB]

GJB--are you Gary?

Yeah, I was wearing lots more makeup in that picture than I normally would.

Yes. It was a good night of dancing last night!

[randomMysh]

He was overworking it a bit, I thought, and his feet were still flat, but that a really impressive paso nonetheless!

[mamboqueen]

Best judge comment: "your posture is sometimes a little queer."

Hah ha ha ha!!!

[RhumbaWaltz]

I love Cheryl's dress.

[mamboqueen]

He was overworking it a bit, I thought, and his feet were still flat, but that a really impressive paso nonetheless!



Yeah, it's like he needs to channel his energy a bit. He comes out "gangbusters" on the floor, doesn't he???


Jerry and Anna next.

[Bradamant]

Best judge comment: "your posture is sometimes a little queer."

Hah ha ha ha!!!

Let me guess: Bruno?

[randomMysh]

Best judge comment: "your posture is sometimes a little queer."

Hah ha ha ha!!!

LOL
I missed half of the quotes with all this typing. It's still more fun that way.

[Ithink]

He should straighten his legs a bit more but that was pretty darn fantastic overall!

Randomysh: that was funny - the same exact words from equally great minds indeed:)

[mamboqueen]

Actually, it was Len!

[mamboqueen]

Okay; running to get crackers to go with the cheese that goes with the wine....

No one answered; is this all over at 9:00?? Ugh...

[randomMysh]

Sorry MQ, I have no idea.

[mamboqueen]

9, 9, 10

[RhumbaWaltz]

It runs until 9:30.

[randomMysh]

Okay; running to get crackers to go with the cheese that goes with the wine....



This is the perfect show for the cheese....

Wow, another ten!

[cornutt]

He was overworking it a bit, I thought, and his feet were still flat, but that a really impressive paso nonetheless!

I thought it was especially good considering how completely, utterly lame the band was on that. Behind the beat, no snap to the downbeat at all, and it sounded like the vocals were taped. If it had been me, I'd have to stop in the middle of the dance and go over there and play it myself!

[mamboqueen]

You're right; they got no help from the band.

[GJB]

Drew gets 9, 9, 10. 10 is a bit over the top I think.

[mamboqueen]

Jerry's doing foxtrot.

[mamboqueen]

:raisebro: All of my son's little friends keep IM'ing me thinking he's online. What's up with this? Wonder if I shoud chat with the girls to discourage them....hmm...

[Larinda McRaven]

Jerry is ssooo nice and cute and funny. He seems so sincere and calm when he speaks.

[mamboqueen]

Jerry's taking a ballet class. The guys on ESPN will have a field day with this!

[Ithink]

OMG, Jerry doing ballet is hilarious!!! He is sooo committed - I LOVE him!!

[GJB]

Jerry's taking ballet. Nice commitment.

[mamboqueen]

She just scared him into hold!

[Bradamant]

Jerry's taking ballet. Nice commitment.

Jerry is famous for having done a LOT of ballet as training for his football.

[mamboqueen]

I'd dance with him!

[randomMysh]

I love her! She's so snarky in a good kind of way.

[Larinda McRaven]

all of the ladies costumes are great this week.

[mamboqueen]

This is so much harder for the guy....

[mamboqueen]

Hmm...7's and 8's?

[Larinda McRaven]

judges fighting... I love it.

[cornutt]

All RIGHT! Jerry is starting to look like a dancer. Big improvement.

[mamboqueen]

*judge brawl*

[GJB]

This is so much harder for the guy....

So true!

[cornutt]

And I'm loving watching Bergeron dress down the judges... :p

[RhumbaWaltz]

Yeah for Jerry and Anna!

[Ithink]

I am soo voting for Jerry! He's so hard-working and competitive and just so great!

[SDsalsaguy]

Yeah for Jerry and Anna!
How'd they score???

[mamboqueen]

8, 8, 8

[cornutt]

My DW is threatening to send me to ballet class... :shock:

[randomMysh]

all of the ladies costumes are great this week.

Agreed!

Does Anna always match her shoes to her dresses?

[mamboqueen]

I am soo voting for Jerry! He's so hard-working and competitive and just so great!


Well, notice the contrast between him and P in their drive to "win" the competition. Jerry said he'd do whatever it takes. P .... I dunno....polar opposite?

[mamboqueen]

My DW is threatening to send me to ballet class... :shock:


LMAO! Don't forget to share the video :)

[cornutt]

Paso to "Final Countdown"? This is going to be a train wreck.

[mamboqueen]

Wow...George got a Ritz crackers commercial gig out of all this! Too funny!

[Larinda McRaven]

does everyone else see the Ritz commercial with Georga Hamilton...

[Larinda McRaven]

actually it is a really old commerical... they must have pulled it out of the back closet just for this.

[waltzgirl]

Best judge comment: "your posture is sometimes a little queer."

Hah ha ha ha!!!


I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks that (though that's not quite the word I'd use!). I enjoy watching Drew from the thighs down, but find the way he carries his shoulders and head oddly disturbing.

[RhumbaWaltz]

does everyone else see the Ritz commercial with Georga Hamilton...

I saw it - hilarious!! He has a great sense of humor.

[cornutt]

LMAO! Don't forget to share the video :)

Nun-uh. 'Taint gonna happen. Did you ever see the Monty Python bit about the funniest joke in the world? The effect would be devestating to humanity.

[fascination]

exactly...was it awesome ? no ...was it a big improvement a real foxtrot ...yes...go jerry....and P burned his last bridge with me tonight...btw...am I the only one that thinks that lisa is a plastice surgery nightmare...ew...between that and louis's hair...its like halloween...oh also ...I liked jerry's partners dress..(sorry forgot her nam, anna?) anyhow I liked the neckline....but that was a real foxtrot in my view...yeah he had issues but he really improved