As the title states, tonight we get the return of the man-skirt, thanks to Pasha's Paso Doble. Take note NEIL, this is how you get ladies' votes. Not by dancing some pussy solo to Maroon 5. Anyways, the results show has a Matrix themed group number, solos from everyone, tears and fears. Welcome to SoYouThinkYouCanDance!
The opening number this week is to "Get Up" by Ciara. Everybody's in the future? I think? And they're all dressed in gray, except Lauren who's in a get-up strait out of The Matrix. Everyone's got unfortunate gray bronzer underneath their cheekbones, but the dance itself is pretty cool.
Cat emerges in a sparkly black cocktail dress that I LOVE. Her hair is up in a huge bun, in a very Carrie Bradshaw way. Cat compliments "Shady" Shane Sparks, who choreographed the opening number. He's accepts the praise from his seat in the audience where he is wearing women's sunglasses. Seriously, what man wears sunglasses with rhinestones?
I mean besides this one.
Cat welcomes the panel, and starts host chat by asking Nigel why a dancer's life is so hard, as he always says. Nigel chooses not to answer her question, but instead sends his condolences, thoughts, prayers, etc to the people of Minneapolis. I've said it before and I'll say it again: That Nigel is such a giver.
Anyways, back to the question Cat asked, Nigel explains that a dancer's life is short (And I hope he means their life actually spent dancing), because of injuries and such, so they really have to love it, even though they don't get much money or fame. Unless they move into movies like Adam Shenkman or Rob Marshall.
God, 5 minutes later and Nigel is still talking about a dancer's life. WE GET IT. It's hard!
And now Adam's talking about the Joy of Dance. He gives that old actor/dancer platitude: If you don't feel in your heart that you must do it, then get out now because it's a hard life. And wow, Adam danced the Oscars one year with four broken toes. He's like an American hero. Not even addressing the "Catrey Hepburn" comment.
More judge talk time filler: does Mary think a girl could win SYTYCD this year? My friends and I discuss this and yeah, they're going to make that happen right?
Once back from commercial, Cat explains that tonight we're getting solos. Though they don't make a difference towards tonight's results, they can influence next week. Sara's up first and does a typical b-girl routine. Sometimes I can't really think of anything to say about the breakdancers on this show. Eh, I'm kind of over her breakdancing. It would be so much more interesting if it went like this:
Awesome.
Lacey is up next, dancing in short shorts with a tank top, tie, armwarmers and knee-high socks. Her solo is mostly her strutting around the stage, with a random slide, handspring and tiny bit of jiving (I think). I'm really over the knee-high socks thing, and I don't think that's a particularly kind look on Lacey.
Like, why a tie with the tanktop?
What is with all the acrobatics in everyone's solos tonight? Sabra does some sort of handspring as part of her solo as well. Funny, cause a dancer friend the other day was telling me how everyone has tumbling skills these days and you can't get work without them. After her dance Cat points out that Travis is cheering her on. Aw, I want to be friends with Sabra and Travis.
So that means Lauren is up last. She's dancing to some P. Diddy song, and once again I think that Lauren has very questionable taste in music. Her solo is as good as any solo can be in sneakers. I think all the girls are phoning it in tonight, which I kind of understand. I mean, if the judges aren't critiquing it, why risk injury and wear yourself out?
Now it's time for the guys' solos. Neil is up first and the ladies scream. Ugh, you're just feeding his ego. This is one of Neil's better efforts, though I think he trips a couple times. I like the end though. Because it's over!
Is he wearing eyeliner?
Danny's dancing to Elvis Priestley's rendition of "Fever." I mean, you guys know how I love his dancing. Even he works in some big acrobatics and it actually looks like he falls out of one, but he covers very well. Love!
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Comments (9)
We love you Flipit!!! You can do anything!!!!
Krank, thank you for agreeing with me that the whole dead father routine wasn't as great as everyone else said it was. I just felt like it was this huge cop out to prevent those two from leaving. I mean, if anyone says "that shit sucked" it just makes them a jerk. Anyway... that was just part of my forum rant.
Have a GREAT vacation Krank, thanks for the great recaps!
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Posted on August 6, 2007 7:38 AM
I also agree about that routine. My best friend made the comment that it was...nice, but hardly any dancing was involved. And I said yeah, and...I get that it was really emotional for Mia, but...I don't know Mia...
Also, I officially no longer care who wins since my favorite went home. I don't know how much I believe that Fox doesn't tamper with the votes, because one breaker gets cut right before the top 10, and then the other two get cut right before the top 6? Especially in favor of Lauren...Who may be the least likeable person on the show right now.
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Posted on August 6, 2007 9:04 AM
Did anyone notice how RED Cat was getting at the end, from trying to keep a happy face with Dominic hangin on her?
Trust me, Dominic - if you will just act aloof, plenty of women will swoon over you. That other behavior is a real turnoff (can you say restraining order).
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Posted on August 6, 2007 10:30 AM
Another big up to Flipit! When does this man get time to sleep?
Great recap Krank, hope you have a wonderful vactation!
On to the show:
1 - Dominic was creepy, what with always hanging all over Cat. I'm sure she's glad to see him go.
2 - Sara? Noooo! Not my lovely Sara. First Jaime and now Sara? And all the while rat-face Lauren is still in the competition. I smell a rat, a great big commie rat (I don't remember what show i heard that on, probably MST3K, but it always makes me laugh).
3 - I also was not blown away by the Mia Michael's routine. There was very little dancing, just a lot of running around. And I was really scared one of the dancers would slip on all those damn flowers.
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Posted on August 6, 2007 11:48 AM
have fun in Hawaii--i am jealous.
i probably would have liked the Mia's dead dad routine a lot more if Neil wasn't in it--i can't even watch him any more. i don't get all the Neil love, but i guess i'm not a teenage girl, so that makes sense. i really wanted him to go home, but i don't mind so much cause at least the crazy stalker is gone.
i also don't get the Lauren love. she is beyond annoying. now she's in the top 3 girls--that's not right.
i would say that Danny and Sabra are my favorites, but that would mean that they would be gone next, so Lauren and Neil are my faves.
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Posted on August 6, 2007 3:36 PM
Funny as always. I thought Sara and Pasha's solos were pretty good; apparently, according to Benji, swinging a cape around is harder than it looks. But I'm so upset about Sara leaving; she was by far my favourite and I was so sure that Lauren and her smelly rumba were going home so it was an even bigger disappointment when I heard Sara would be going. I don't even think I wanna watch anymore...
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Posted on August 6, 2007 3:52 PM
Not a fan of the Mia Michaels routine, either. I love her, but I'm not sure anyone would be raving over it if it didn't have such emotional leverage. Lacey is beginning to wear on my nerves, too. She's a great dancer, but she seems so sure that she'll win this thing. A bit too much arrogance for me. I liked how Adam pointed out her playing to the audience too much, because heck, this is supposed to be a hot duet with her partner, and she's flirting with some guy in the third row. I'm actually hoping Sabra will win. She has some semblence of humility, and she's really good. Danny's good too, but again, that arrogance is such a turn off.
I was so sorry to see Sara go, but I also knew she wasn't going to grow much more in 2 weeks time. The other dancers (with the exception of manly Lauren) are more accomplished in their skills than she is. She was so cute, though- like a cross between a young Valerie Bertinelli and Nia Peebles.
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Posted on August 6, 2007 4:48 PM
i love this show and can't wait to once again go to the tour. does anyone know the presale password? can't find it anywhere online. Thanks! i'm just sad hok won't be there
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Posted on August 7, 2007 9:40 AM
I'm only going to say this once: I love Niel. Total favorite for the season. And I'll shut up now before I'm tomato'd off. 8D
A bit disappointed this year all-around, though. Last year, I had such a blast with everyone in the top 10, and I really fell in love with them. I loved seeing them on tour. This year... Not so much. I don't know if the magic wore off, but I don't really care who wins this year and who goes. I'm not excited enough and don't think I'll be going on the tour.
Pasha's solo seemed like Dmitri cop-out to me, and I wasn't impressed with the girls' solos at all. I think the only solo I really loved was Dominic's. He may not be good at all the other styles, but he's great in what he does do. Creepy, or not.
Thanks for the recaps~ Much love!
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Posted on August 8, 2007 3:31 AM