I hate the exaggerated open-mouthed shocked/surprised look that dancers often wear for some reason, but Jay's face is just blank. He dances the steps well, but otherwise he conveys nothing at all.
Hooray for 'No Performance Face'
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Originally Posted by Monkseal:
“Not really - the dances are supposed to be performances, and the fact that he was periodically looking around looking like he'd lost his mum in ASDA was what meant it was a 9 for me rather than a 10. It doesn't have to be gurny, overacting jazz hands but it does have to be something.”
“Not really - the dances are supposed to be performances, and the fact that he was periodically looking around looking like he'd lost his mum in ASDA was what meant it was a 9 for me rather than a 10. It doesn't have to be gurny, overacting jazz hands but it does have to be something.”
The premise of the film scene they were referencing makes it difficult for me to judge whether he was performing or just lucky that his nonchalance fitted the theme. I guess we have to wait for other dances. You need to check out the eye interaction between them though - this is no Louis/Flavia partnership!!
Originally Posted by An Thropologist:
“Ha ha I though that WAS the performance face!
I must be the only person on the planet never to have seen Pulp Fiction, I don't even know the plot. But my assumption was that the concept of Jay and Aliona's dance was that in the film Travolta takes part in a dance or a dance competition somewhat reluctantly. So I assumed that Jay's performance face was to portray ennui and slight distain.”
“Ha ha I though that WAS the performance face!
I must be the only person on the planet never to have seen Pulp Fiction, I don't even know the plot. But my assumption was that the concept of Jay and Aliona's dance was that in the film Travolta takes part in a dance or a dance competition somewhat reluctantly. So I assumed that Jay's performance face was to portray ennui and slight distain.”
I haven't seen it either.
Originally Posted by missfrankiecat:
“The premise of the film scene they were referencing makes it difficult for me to judge whether he was performing or just lucky that his nonchalance fitted the theme. I guess we have to wait for other dances. You need to check out the eye interaction between them though - this is no Louis/Flavia partnership!!”
“The premise of the film scene they were referencing makes it difficult for me to judge whether he was performing or just lucky that his nonchalance fitted the theme. I guess we have to wait for other dances. You need to check out the eye interaction between them though - this is no Louis/Flavia partnership!!”
Jay seems to be expressionless at all times - while dancing, while being critiqued, while being interviewed, while standing around. The lights are on but nobody's home.
Originally Posted by VicsMum:
“BIB is funny!
But seriously, agree with that. It doesn't have to be Karen Hardy levels of gurning but some facial expression wouldn't be so bad. He looks permanently lost and a bit scared.”
“BIB is funny!
But seriously, agree with that. It doesn't have to be Karen Hardy levels of gurning but some facial expression wouldn't be so bad. He looks permanently lost and a bit scared.”
BIB: Maybe that's what I find endearing about him
In addition to the fact that his dancing is a joy to watch 
His expressions are fine as they are, and very natural. I hope he doesn't get pressurised into performing with false, cheesy, gurning grins.
Originally Posted by missfrankiecat:
“Your assumption is partially correct. Add in that the Travolta character is actually attracted to his the woman but she is the the wife of his 'Mafia' boss, so dare not acknowledge it and doesn't want to draw attention to them being together. All kinds of levels of interaction which may or may not be relevant to real life going on here!”
“Your assumption is partially correct. Add in that the Travolta character is actually attracted to his the woman but she is the the wife of his 'Mafia' boss, so dare not acknowledge it and doesn't want to draw attention to them being together. All kinds of levels of interaction which may or may not be relevant to real life going on here!
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Originally Posted by lulu g:
“I hate the exaggerated open-mouthed shocked/surprised look that dancers often wear for some reason, but Jay's face is just blank. He dances the steps well, but otherwise he conveys nothing at all.”
“I hate the exaggerated open-mouthed shocked/surprised look that dancers often wear for some reason, but Jay's face is just blank. He dances the steps well, but otherwise he conveys nothing at all.”
Brilliant. This space (Jay's face) is left blank for you to write your own message. We get to spin our own narrative or story. I think that is worth an extra point. Give him 11!
Originally Posted by Monaogg:
“I haven't seen it either.”
“I haven't seen it either.
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We should start our own self help group Monaogg
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