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Old 27-11-2007, 11:06
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Thanks, thanks, thanks for all the updates and the vid links.

I think the judges got the marks spot on but on the whole the dances disappointed me. Helio had best music choice but Mel is definately the best dancer...who will win. I wouldn't dare speculate but I do hope someone posts a spoiler..lol
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Old 27-11-2007, 11:34
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Helio & Julianne - Jive - Let's Twist Again was the best routine imho, but his dancing wasn't really up to it and she really out shone him by miles - this would be a great routine done by two pros.

I think for entertainment value they should win (previously my least favourite out of the three ) - last night wasn't really a dancing competition in the end.

Mel B did the most dancing, but was way off her best - shame, as I was so looking forward to a ballroom number from her.

If Marie wins (who I love to bits) it will be a crime and I probably won't watch DWTS again.
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Old 27-11-2007, 12:07
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ooh just re watched Helio's Jive his foot work was really out!!!

hes not the best dancer in the first round!
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Old 27-11-2007, 12:08
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Mel and Maks blew it last night what a poor freestyle that was too much of Maks showing himself off instead of his partner - why do we need him on SCD FGS
I agree it was a poor freestyle, but they got in two of the Spice Girls choreographers to do the choreography so I don't think it was Maks idea. Although I agree, it didn't show off Mel enough and she's such a good dancer it was a shame. Why couldn't they have done an American Smooth type routine with some fabulous lifts, then we'd see her excellent ballroom skills and he could show off with the lifts.
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Old 27-11-2007, 12:09
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... Why couldn't they have done an American Smooth type routine with some fabulous lifts, then we'd see her excellent ballroom skills and he could show off with the lifts.
I so agree.
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Old 27-11-2007, 12:17
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Why did Julianne opted to do Jive instead of either Quickstep or Foxtrot where Helio excels in performing????
It was judges choice - not the dancers choice
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Old 27-11-2007, 12:26
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It was judges choice - not the dancers choice
Sorry, I didn't realise that!
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Old 27-11-2007, 12:29
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Firstly thanks for the recaps - although it all sounds like it fell a bit flat really, sadly.

Is our SCD shown over there? I just wondered what they made of it all!
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Old 27-11-2007, 12:36
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It was judges choice - not the dancers choice
They had to do their lowest scoring latin dance. The ballroom round is tonight, for the top 2.
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Old 27-11-2007, 12:39
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They had to do their lowest scoring latin dance. The ballroom round is tonight, for the top 2.
That's what I get for fast forwarding the video to avoid the ads and the blah, blah LOL!
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Old 27-11-2007, 12:40
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That's a shame because it would have been nice to see all three doing ballroom. Can people still vote during the ballroom round tonight? I've already put my votes in for Mel and Maks
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Old 27-11-2007, 13:24
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That's a shame because it would have been nice to see all three doing ballroom. Can people still vote during the ballroom round tonight? I've already put my votes in for Mel and Maks
No, that dance will be marked on judges' scores only. Then those scores, last night's judges scores and the viewer votes will be combined to find the winner.

Yes, it's a shame that all three of them don't get to do ballroom, especially as last night was a combo of latin/freestyle. It maybe would have been better to have all doing ballroom and latin, and then the freestyle for the final but hey - that's how it rolls.
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Old 27-11-2007, 14:08
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I hope they bring back Apolo Anton & Julianne for one last dance tonight!!!
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Old 27-11-2007, 15:51
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Why did Julianne opted to do Jive instead of either Quickstep or Foxtrot where Helio excels in performing????
That's the point of the "Judges Pick", it wasn't Julianne who chose the Jive. The judges did.

I too would have loved to see their foxtrot.
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Old 27-11-2007, 16:04
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That's the point of the "Judges Pick", it wasn't Julianne who chose the Jive. The judges did.

I too would have loved to see their foxtrot.
Unfortunately you won't - if Helio and Julianne make the final two, they will dance a reprise of their quickstep. Marie and Jonathan will dance their tango and it's not yet leaked what Mel and Maks will dance if they get through.
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Old 27-11-2007, 16:10
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Only just started to watch some of the dances, couldn't even bring myself to watch to the end of Marie's showdance, it was absolutely awful, puppetgate was a masterpiece compared to that.

Please help...Is it wrong of me to be more than a little aroused by Julianne in racing leathers?
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Old 27-11-2007, 16:15
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That's the point of the "Judges Pick", it wasn't Julianne who chose the Jive. The judges did.

I too would have loved to see their foxtrot.
Bewitched bewitched..... love it!!!!
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Old 27-11-2007, 16:36
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Bewitched bewitched..... love it!!!!
It's funny that my favourite Helio dance was his first.
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Old 27-11-2007, 16:40
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Only just started to watch some of the dances, couldn't even bring myself to watch to the end of Marie's showdance, it was absolutely awful, puppetgate was a masterpiece compared to that.

Please help...Is it wrong of me to be more than a little aroused by Julianne in racing leathers?
I didn't finish watching each dance either - they just didn't inspire me to do so. (Can't help you with the racing leather thing though LOL! ).
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Old 27-11-2007, 16:52
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I think all 3 couples in the Final have produced some wonderful Ballroom dances during this series, and I think the Producers have made a big error in imagining that Latin and Freestyle is automatically more entertaining.

The audience is watching a reality show about Dancing, presumably because they either love very much, or just casually enjoy Dance. Ballroom is the essence of Dance, and to see a Pop/Hip Hop singer transform herself into an elegant Viennese Waltzer, and a powerful, skillful Paso performer was exactly what this show is all about. Along with seeing a sportsman who had never danced before be coached and taught to perform wonderfully entertaining Fox Trots and Quicksteps.

They shouldn't underestimate the power of Ballroom. All this "where couples can ditch the rules and Freestyle" only works if the basic idea is worth watching.
Personally, I'm always flabbergasted why the pros feel they can't have a Ballroom Showdance as a Freestyle routine. Why not? A Hollywood Musical type Smooth with attractive lifts danced well would not only be wonderful to watch, but hugely entertaining and, more importantly, IMO, would definitely garner viewer votes in droves!
I sincerely urge the Pros on both sides of the Atlantic to think again about what this 'Freestyle' dance means as it's becoming stale.
Anton & Erin's superb Quickstep/Charleston danced on this week's SCD Results Show is a prime example of making Ballroom fun and entertaining to watch!

For our American Friends, and lovely to have you with us Kathy, here's the video clip of Anton & Erin, who come in after the opening Charleston, with their superb Quickstep.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKLGghml2a4
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Old 27-11-2007, 16:58
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They had to do their lowest scoring latin dance. The ballroom round is tonight, for the top 2.
I see - that maybe the case

but when I was watching last night well early this morning, I just remember after each couples training clip it would pan back a to the judges and words would appear "Judges picks" or something like that. I may have imagine that as it was way past my bed time
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Old 27-11-2007, 16:59
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Thanks, thanks, thanks for all the updates and the vid links.

I think the judges got the marks spot on but on the whole the dances disappointed me. Helio had best music choice but Mel is definately the best dancer...who will win. I wouldn't dare speculate but I do hope someone posts a spoiler..lol
Yes, hopefully a few posters will be able to stay up again and we'll post a spoiler on this thread, so a warning now, if you're waiting till Friday, best avoid this thread till then!
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Old 27-11-2007, 17:03
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yes that would be me lol

I dunno I do usually wait till Friday to watch but I found myself waking up early on Tuesday to download. Then I stumbled across a page about watching via webcam ...
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Old 27-11-2007, 17:11
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I definitely will be up, and there's a few of us that have been most weeks, and usually post, so don't worry if you can't make it.
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Old 27-11-2007, 17:20
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yeah Mondays not that bad as it starts at 1am but tuedays result doesnt start till 2am.... and omg its a two hours special tonight.

I am just a DWTS fanatic so I will be here 2am in the morning on my laptop wrapped up in bed
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