street tap dancing, claquette الشطيح والرديح فوق القعدة بالميركانية - StumbleUpon

street tap dancing, claquette الشطيح والرديح فوق القعدة بالميركانية - StumbleUpon

Now if Melinda was this good, it would be a different story...

SYTYCD Voting Dial-In Phone Numbers

Adechike- 1-888-6-BEST-02 (1-888-623-7802)

Alex- 1-888-6-BEST-03 (1-888-623-7803)

Ashley- 1-888-6-BEST-04 (1-888-623-7804)

Billy- 1-888-6-BEST-05 (1-888-623-7805)

Robert- 1-888-6-BEST-06 (1-888-623-7806)

Melinda- 1-888-6-BEST-07 (1-888-623-7807)

Jose- 1-888-6-BEST-08 (1-888-623-7808)

Lauren- 1-888-6-BEST-09 (1-888-623-7809)

Kent- 1-888-6-BEST-10 (1-888-623-7810)

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Top 10

Note from last week: wittle Alexie was voted off the 1st show--

Top 10- For this show, it seemed that 1/2 of the contestants were dancing in (close to or in) their own style & the other 1/2 were thrown 180 from their style.

The Haves vs. the Have Nots

Also to note, the costume designer was smoking crack half the time.

1- Cristina + Pasha

choreo-Jean-Marc & France, style-Paso Doble or, as it was called, Pasha Doble

She was in a hideous yellow & purple fringey 2-piece outfit. Being Mexican, Salsa girl had no problemo getting into the Latin vibe and taking the 'Spanish line' in the paso. She looked appropriately fierce for this bullfighter-based dance style. Her flamenco steps were crisp. Jean-Marc gave the two quite a few stunts, w/ great lifts & tricks. Pasha was muy caliente, of course. At the end, Cristina got to have Pasha lie of top of her & then she rolled over to end up w/ her straddling him on top. Lucky bi-otch. All 3 judges loved her.

2- Adechike' + Allison

choreo-Mandy Moore, contemp

Mandy claimed that the dance this week didn't have a story. She told Adechike' that contemporary dance didn't have to be painful & encouraged him to work on facial expressions (esp. after his last week's performance & critique). The dance seemed to be about a couple in love. Adechike' scored on the costume, as he was shirtless (or was it that we, the viewers, scored?). The number was danced well. Adechike' pasted on a small yet pleasant smile for most of the dance. I could see him thinking, "Oh Mr. Whitey wants mes to smiles." The judges noticed an improvement in his emoting, but Mia said he was still 'lacking heat.' When he wants to, Adechike' does have a nice smile (& is a handsome guy).

3-Alex + Lauren

choreo-Tyce Diorio style-Broadway, some version of "Summertime"

Fosse, Fosse, Fosse! Tyce wanted to bring Alex back to the old school Bob Fosse days. Alex admitted that he wasn't that familiar w/ the legend. Gasp! So he studied Fosse a little & knew he had to bring a sensuality to the dance (paraphrasing). The costume was a non-score for Alex (although Mia loved the costumes-but look how she dresses). They wore dark purple & black, which didn't 'pop' and made Alex seem diminished (and being Asian, he's not that tall). My eye was drawn more to Lauren - who was slaying that Fosse, full of drama.

The judges were disappointed in Alex's performance, although technically he's perfect, of course. I felt he didn't seem dirty enough...I could fix that, heh heh.

4- Ashley + Mark

choreo-Travis Wall style-"jazz" <-a mislabeling which Nigel had issue with, it was more of a contemp. Eyrythmics song.

Now I have loved Trais Wall's dances since he came on board as a choreographer, but I agree, it wasn't really jazz. Semantics aside, the dance was with brunette girl & my homeboy Mark. She got to do her own style. A Haves. They wore flowing white, Mark had on an open white shirt & damn, it threw me, how sexy he looked. I'm used to thinking of him in the quirky, weird light (which he must've worked that when he was a dancer on Lady Gaga's tour last year!) - so this handsome, sexy, hetero Mark both attracted me and disturbed me, as I watched him do a few convincing pelvic rolls. Oh my!

Back to the contestant...Ashley had to do a lot of partnering & tricks -lifts, body rolls off & on & around Marks body, dives, drops. She got every step, she is a very good dancer, but I didn't totally buy them as a couple (cuz if Mark is going to turn hetero-sexy, then he must be mine!) I wonder if America will vote for her...?

5- Billy + Comfort

choreo-"The Professor" Lil' C, style- Krump

Yep, Billy was one of the Have Nots - I mean, Krump? Billy? This pale, flexible, elf-faced boy from Palm Beach? Lil C tried to re-brand him as 'Billy B. Buck' to boost up his street flava' but Mia called him 'Billy B. Whack' <-which was bitchy & mean.

Billy did better than I thought he would, he hit every beat (just not animalistic enough) and his musicality was spot on. One of the judges noticed that he still danced w/ his feet turned out. Nigel said he wasn't 'warrior' enough. You mean, Billy couldn't totally cover up his contemporary training in one week & act like he was an angry brother from LA? duh. Comfort was nice (huh?) cuz she stood up for Billy & vocalized that he did good, considering where he came from. I think Billy needed more slap and more snap in his Krump, but good effort.

6- Robert + Anya

choreo-Jean-Marc, Argentine Tango (yay) 'Libertango'

First of all, Robert was stunningly gorgeous in his costume- gray trousers w/ suspenders and an unbuttoned white shirt, his dark hair slicked back-YUM! That boy could be an Abercrombie & Fitch model. He gave 'great tango face' & had nice Spanish Lines. El Hombre!! Of course the dance had a lot of flicks & kicks. But I got distracted when I'd see one of Anya's thunder thighs wrap around Robert, it looked like a small animal was climbing onto his lap. I thought he did well, and so did Nigel -but Mia said that Anya devoured Robert (so that's what she's packing in those thighs). Mia was Senorita Bitchy tonight. Anya, much like Comfort, stood up for her partner & said she wouldn't have looked so good if Robert wasn't partnering her so well (paraphrase). That shocked me, because whenever I see Anya dance, I feel she's dancing to be the center of attention, and that was an unselfish act on her part. A final comment was that Robert needed to stretch his steps, OK, I can see that one.

7- Melinda + Ade'

choreo-Stacey Tookey, contemp

Stacey went Green in her ode to Mother Nature dance. I usually like her dances, but eh, not so much this time. Does that mean I don't care about our planet? Tapper girl's character was Mother Earth who take a lot of shit from mankind, in the form of Ade' (who looks too sweet to represent carbon emissions, etc). She also was dressed in a fashion disaster, weird, bits of planet appliquéd & hanging off of on a short satin dress. Ick!! Being a former actress, Melinda tried to act her way through the dance, but I saw through it. Ade' was as always, strong & smooth & the best damn partner. I thought Melinda didn't extend enough,a by-product of her tap dance training - but Mia said she liked Melinda's lines. Nigel said she had fantastic lines too. Huh? Who was I watching then? I swear, I'd only had 1 cocktail before I watched the show.

8- Jose + Kathryn

choreo-Nakul, style-Bollywood

Pobrisito Jose, he had never heard of Bollywood before, he was definitely one of the Have Nots. He was supposed to be a genie in this number. All Star Kathryn looked amazing & did great, she's a mini-beast that can adapt to many styles.

Jose had to learn hand movements - something he'd never have to do in breakin'.

Bollywood moves fast & furious & Jose tried to keep up but he didn't get the light, quick jumping movements quite right. Adam said it was a 'failed experiment.'

But I say that Jose' has charisma & the SYTYCD audience likes that. His high-cheekbone smile works wonders.

9- Lauren + Dominic

choreo- new-Tassandra Chavez, Lyrical hip hop

Lauren's feedback last week was for her to express honest emotions (paraphrase) and to connect with her partner. New mami Tassandra's dance was about Domestic Abuse and she really was drilling it into blonde girl & Dom to take their a anger feelings to the next level (paraphrase). I liked that shortie was a good size match for poquito Dom.

I thought Lauren really showed her pain & anger in this dance. What I didn't see much of, was any domestic abuse, I know that when I see it. Girlie did a lot of reacting & fighting back to Dom - but what did he do? Adam & the other judges were pleased that she took their critiques from last week to heart. Miss Thang Mia even said she was 'awesome', lucky for Lauren.

10- Kent + Courtney

choreo-Tyce jazz <--this time a proper jazz number.

song "Amy, Amy, Amy" <-very cool for this dance

Oooo, Kent drew the short straw for his costume, he was wearing a butch gay man's outfit but has a little twink face. A brown leather harness get-up. Snap! During the vid package Farm Boy said (gee shucks) "Courtney let him 'touch her all he wants'" without caring. She was trying to coach him & asked "do you want me?" "Gulp" Kent, you're not in Ohio anymore, honey. This sexy dance involved a table, which Kent did some cool tricks off of - this one flip onto his back on the top was very butch. Since Courtney is the resident expert naughty doll, she had no trouble bringing it. I thought Kent actually looked turned on & I kind of got turned on too. (Shame on me, he's just a baby) Kent got scolded from the judges who said Courtney ate him up (c'mon, enough Mistress Mia). Courtney spoke up & said she thought Kent brought the sexy (paraphrase). That's right! He looked genuinely horny! He just doesn't have the jaded look of experience.

One of my favorite numbers of the night.

stay tuned...

Top 11

1- Billy + Lauren

choreo-Tyce Diorio, style-Broadway, "Footloose"

First of all, I'm not on board w/ this whole 'Footloose' revival, I'm kind of 'eh' about it. Billy had to move fast in this number, set against some school lockers & was able to keep up. He had to be in character, because it's Broadway, and be compelling - but he was only OK. Tyce's choreo wasn't the best. Of course, All-Star Lauren hit it - she's an animal.

2- Cristina + Mark

choreo-Sonja, contemp

This was Cristina's first time dancing contemp & good thing she went & got more training beyond salsa since she'd auditioned last season. Sonja's dance was a series of quirky poses w/ some lifts. Of course, Mark was right at home in his quirky kingdom. I love that kooky guy. Salsa girl did all right. She told judges that she had to learn to be fluid for this number (she had to do some snake-like movements). They seemed to be impressed w/ her, being out of her style.

3- Jose + Comfort

choreo-Nappy Tabs, hip hop, "Beautiful Monster"

This was Jose's 1st time having to dance choreo w/ a partner, he even had to do a running catch w/ Comfort. He had to be in character - they were fierce & monsterish. He gave it his best efforts & was good (not great).

4- Ade'chike + Kathryn

choreo-Travis Wall, style-jazz, "Addicted to Love"

Story was about an office dude who was dreaming about a hottie. Kathryn had the sizzle dial turned up to '10' in her red dress, dancing about Adechike. He didn't bring the sexy, though, which the judges all reamed him for. Poor dude - Kathryn was on fire. He was technically fine, just not sexy. Probably was scared if he danced like that with a white woman, then all the white folks would get jealous.

5- Melinda + Pasha

choreo-Tony & Melanie, style-jive

Well, it was surprising to see Melinda in a dress & looking like a girl. However, she looked awkward doing the jive, she could've flicked higher. Pasha was cute of course. The judges didn't like her legs. It was 'meh' - she'll being dancing for her life next show.

6-Alex + Allison

choreo-Sonja. style-lyrical comtemp, "Hallelujah"

Alex must've said 'Hallelujah' when he drew this number, because it's what he does on the daily (I've seen his youtube vids of past dances). Almost wasn't fair. It was a very moving piece by Sonja (in a non-quirky first for her). Alex & Allison emoted their hearts out. Alex was magnificent! Even got choked up at the end. The judges gave him a standing O & a "best dance ever"! 5 staRS!

7- Alexie + Twitch

choreo-NappyTabs, cute hip hop

This was a cute hip hop routine about a girl who's bf sneaks in her window to see her. Alexie was too too cutesy & didn't seem like much of a reason for a brother to sneak in for. She's so small....she looked like a high schooler dancing. Twitch was hot, of course, he's so smooth & suave. The judges weren't feeling it either- she'll be dancing for her life.

8- Lauren + Ade'

choreo-Mandy Moore, style-pop-jazz

The young blonde girl & ole' Ade danced to "Oh yeah," the 80s classic. Lauren was supposed to be sexyish since they were dancing on a couch. The dance was athletic, there was a great split lift - no problem for big & strong Ade'. I think she is maybe too young to pull off a womanly character, but she definitely tried. Mia said she had 'unused space' on stage. I dunno, I liked it pretty much.

9-Kent + Anya

choreo-Tony Meredith, style-cha cha, "Lady Marmalade"

Poor Farm Boy, had to try & lead ole Thunder Thighs in this Latin ballroom number. He had the funny ballroom expressions part down - mucho queso!

Anya just looked huge next to Kent - he looked so young (but adorable).

The judges got a laugh out of his fresh-off-the-farm attempt at cha cha.

10- Ashley + Neal

choreo-Tyce Diorio, style-contemp

Neal & brunette girl were dressed in contemp flowing white. Dance was about being in love & losing it. Neal was wonderful, I could feel his emotions. Ashley did a great leap into his arms. Ashley is a very good lil dancer, but another one that's probably too young to bring any depth of emotion to her character. Nigel assumed she had never been in love - the judge weren't connection with her emotions, sheesh, she's only 19. [But I remember when I was 19, Holy Lolita!]

11- Robert + Courtney

choreo-Sean uh, somebody, style-Afro-jazz, Music from Cirque du Soleil.

I liked this dance! I loved how handsome Robert danced it, he was the surprise player of the night. His afro-movements were free & loose & to the fast beat & joyful. He & cutie Courtney looked good together.

My favorite dance of the night.

So You Think You Can Dance - Season 7 - Top 11

I'm going to be blogging about different things - among them, SYTYCD.

Meet your Top 11 Show

First of all, this season each of the top dancers will be matched up w/ former favorite contestants from seasons past - the All Stars.

For this 1st performance show, each contestant got to do one showcase dance in their own (or closest to) style with one or more of the All Stars. I'll mentioned the contestants first, followed by the "+" sign and the All Star's name. The judges may make a comment, but weren't really critiquing & no one gets voted off.

1. "Paris is Burning" choreo - Travis Wall (yay) comtemp/jazz Kent (Farm Boy), Lauren (Blonde girl) + Mark (quirkmaster from my home, O'ahu) and Kathryn.

This was gothy good, quirky, and we got to see Kent & Blondie play strange. Loved the dance & thought the new kids did well & didn't seem so squeaky clean. Mark was in his element! 4 stars

2. Broadway number from "Sweet Charity" choreo-Tyce Di Orio

little Alexie, Melinda (tapper) + Allison (season 2) and Lauryn (season 4)

AKA 4 Girls dance. Everyone did well, but Alexie seems to get dwarfed by the other girls. It was a change to see Melinda in a dress. Judges told them to get their "star power" (like the All Stars girls have).

3. Hip Hop number by "Nappy-Tabs" the husband & wife hip hop choreos who are extremely cool.

Jose (B-Boy) + Dominic (season 3), Twitch! and Comfort (season 4)

The dance told the story of Jose getting initiated into the SYTYCD Hip Hop Club.

Twitch & Comfort broke it off! They really look like PROS out there-they exuded confidence & showmanship. I don't love Dom, so I didn't watch him much. Jose, the new kid, had to learn choreo and to dance w/ others vs. spinning on a piece of cardboard by himself. I thought he did well, he has a nice smile (and high cheekbones), and at the end of the dance he got to wear the same 'colors' as the A.S.'s.

4. Latin ballroom 3-way, choreo-umm, some pale Canadian guy I forget his name.

Cristina (salsa girl) + Anya & Pasha (Russian ballroom dance partners from season 3).

First of all, how unfair is it for one girl to have to go up against an already established partnership. Poor girl. And specifically Anya, who looked like a jumbo light blue satin I-don't know what. Pasha got to be sandwiched & he looked HOT! He looks more mature than he did in season 3, even manlier - and...wait for it...he took his shirt off - BONUS! He'd trade off & dance w/ each girl, but Cristina was a little eclipsed by Thunder Thighs (Anya just seems selfish to me). Cristina looked good though, good first effort.

5. "Time" choreo-Mia Michaels, contemp

Billy (hyper-limber contemp dancer that was a Top 20 finalist last season but had to withdraw due to health reasons, Alex (ballet guy that was a Top 20 finalist last season but had to withdraw for contractual reasons) + Ade' (the gentle giant from season 5?6?).

This dance depicted 3 stages in a man's life: boy (Billy), man (Alex), old man (Ade). Perfect casting by Mia. Billy "danced" mostly on the floor playing with a toy, Alex looked confident & magnificent, sort of like an Asian Gene Kelly. Ade, as the old man used a cane, on old shaky legs, and put in one of his understated yet strong performances. Very nice Mia number, it was moving at the end as all 3 turned & faced the side of the stage & walked off...boy, man, old man.

Of course, the judges love it.

6. "I can be a Freak" choreo-Sonja! contemp/jazz number

Robert (dark, handsome metrosexual dancer), Ashley (brunette girl), Adechike' + Neal (yay! blond finalist from season 3-wuvs him) and Courtney (shortie, cute finalist from season 4)

Well, they all wore quasi-S&M costumes; guys, no shirt, only straps on top instead of a shirt (bonus). It was so good to see Neal, he's light and bright and does tricks and looked very polished & strong. Courtney was back in her naughty dolly role like in her 'Garden' dance she did w/ Mark that season. The new girl is a good dancer but I wasn't getting the freak-vibe. Adechike' looked happy to be there. Robert was freaky & pretty at the same time-he did well. The dance was athletic w/ tricks & was of course, freaky. Totally Sonja!

Next week, the gloves are off - each dancer gets judged & America votes.