So You Think You Can Dance?

[sparks19]

YUP! We haven't missed it yet

Last night was so enjoyable with three dances from each person.

Oh I just loved the girls especially. Donyelle is my very favorite. But wow, Natalie, Heidi and Allison too!

The guys are not as much fun to watch for me. But, last night I really noticed Travis more than before.

I still don't care for the hip hop. The booty popping is weird - but I wish I could do it

That Lindy Hop was fun, fun, FUN

That contemporary? style that Travis and Ryan do - LOVE to watch that!! Oh how I love the dancing

Hubby and I are guessing that Martha and Dmitry are the next to go....how about you guys??

That's my prediction too. My hubby says Dmitry won't go cause all the ladies think he has a hot bod lol but I don't think that will be quite enough. As much as I like to watch his chest... I mean watch him dance There are much better dancers.

[JenBKR]

I was thinking Martha & Dimitry too, but really not sure. It's hard to tell, since the judges have no say in it anymore, it could be anyone. They are all so good and I like them all!!

[RedHedd]

I was too tired and had to turn it off and go to sleep, but I did see Travis and Ivan and Donyelle and Heidi and .... I LOVED Dimitry's act when he ripped open his shirt at the end - did you see Nigel too? It was too funny! Dimitry's act is getting old, but it still is fun to watch

Martha USED to be good, but she's lost her pizzazz. Donyelle is awesome. For the guys I like Ivan, Travis and, of course, Benji. I couldn't get into the Lindy Hop; I have friends here in S.F. who are nuts for it - I don't get it.

As I didn't vote last night I guess I can't feel too bad whoever does get booted off. Next week I MUST remember to get extra sleep the night before so I can stay up to watch the whole show AND vote

EDIT: OK I cheated and went to the DYTYCD message boards. Martha and Dimitry are gone.

[sparks19]

We were right Martha and Dmitry.

Sad to think next week there won't be a studly torso girating on my screen HAHA who am I going to oooh and aaah over now lol.

but they both haven't performed up to par the last couple of weeks.

LOL did you hear all the applause and screaming Benji got last night when they called him up to tell him he was safe. I said to my husband "now do you think he is EVER going to get voted off. Listen to those screams lol" we love him. My hubby likes Donyelle, he loves her eyes. We love her too.

[RedHedd]

I was desperately trying to get off the phone so I could watch, so I missed the whole first half-hour! Grrr! I loved Dmitry's "exit" dance - we can always ogle Travis - his body is mighty fine IMHO

I LOVE Ryan's dancing but I have a feeling he may be the next to go.

[Catsnclay]

As much as I like to watch his chest... I mean watch him dance There are much better dancers.

Oh that is SO funny, but true!!

I noticed there were a lot of "open shirt" type jokes going around My husband thought Dmitry was kept around in the top 10 just for his looks and chest (you know MY husband has a great chest, and can dance, and - )

As much as I liked Martha, I am kinda glad she left.......now I don't have to hear Cat call her Marr-th-ERR, that just drove me nuts when she pronounced her name!!!

[Karen]

I dislike the new format, it makes the Thursday portion completely worthless. Nothing is at stake, the "exit soloes" were the same routines/same music as the night before, and whomever is going home is a foregone conclusion. No drama, I didn't like it.

I was surprised but glad Dmitry got sent home instead of Ryan - Ryan just has so much power, and a lot of talent, whereas Dmitry was starting to get "one-trick-ponyish" for me. Good dancer, sure, but ...

And Martha is fabulous, but seemed tired - and I am sure she will go on to do great things, she is extremely talented.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I did like the fact that they danced more than one dance though!

[sparks19]

I dislike the new format, it makes the Thursday portion completely worthless. Nothing is at stake, the "exit soloes" were the same routines/same music as the night before, and whomever is going home is a foregone conclusion. No drama, I didn't like it.

I was surprised but glad Dmitry got sent home instead of Ryan - Ryan just has so much power, and a lot of talent, whereas Dmitry was starting to get "one-trick-ponyish" for me. Good dancer, sure, but ...

And Martha is fabulous, but seemed tired - and I am sure she will go on to do great things, she is extremely talented.

Yeah I liked last years format much better.

Although the final dance being the dance from the night before is only fair. When they kicked of American Idol they sing the song they sang the night before (I think it's just an insult really. "you are getting kicked off the show. why not sing the song that got you kicked off") lol But when they already have to learn three dances I don't think they have time to learn a 4th. They only have a few days. but it does seem kind of pointless. I guess just 30 more seconds of exposure for the dancers.

I don't think it is a foregone conclusion who is going home this week coming up. It's going to be tough becasue everyone that is left is amazing.

[RedHedd]

I find the new format extremely confusing. Are the solos free-style or is it the dancer's own choreography? I know the couple's numbers are choreographed by the Program's choreographers.

Also something that strikes me as odd. When the bottom vote-getter dancers have to come back and "dance for their lives" what we see on TV is them coming back onstage about 2 minutes later in a complete costume change and dancing a 30-second routine, some of which are really complex. Do they make ALL the dancers prepare a 30-second routine or are they really dancing on the fly after a very quick costume change? Does anyone know?

[Karen]

I find the new format extremely confusing. Are the solos free-style or is it the dancer's own choreography? I know the couple's numbers are choreographed by the Program's choreographers.

They said a couple times that the soloes are the dancer's own style, freestyle - the dancer's choice.

Also something that strikes me as odd. When the bottom vote-getter dancers have to come back and "dance for their lives" what we see on TV is them coming back onstage about 2 minutes later in a complete costume change and dancing a 30-second routine, some of which are really complex. Do they make ALL the dancers prepare a 30-second routine or are they really dancing on the fly after a very quick costume change? Does anyone know?

I am sure they all prepare a routine just in case.

[sparks19]

I find the new format extremely confusing. Are the solos free-style or is it the dancer's own choreography? I know the couple's numbers are choreographed by the Program's choreographers.

Also something that strikes me as odd. When the bottom vote-getter dancers have to come back and "dance for their lives" what we see on TV is them coming back onstage about 2 minutes later in a complete costume change and dancing a 30-second routine, some of which are really complex. Do they make ALL the dancers prepare a 30-second routine or are they really dancing on the fly after a very quick costume change? Does anyone know?

i watched an interview with a couple of the contestants. They ALL have to prepare a solo just in case. It should be something they have choreographed and practiced. We all remember how upset Nigel was with Ben and that other guy because they didn't put any work into it, they just came out and free styled.

[RedHedd]

One thing I AM excited about is that the top ten are going to go on tour after the show is over. I don't think they did that last year, or if they did I missed it. Unlike the American Idol tour, I would try to see the top ten from thsi show perform. I hope they come to San Francisco or close enough.

[sparks19]

WOW what an incredible show. my husband and I are both voting lol. I have voted for Benji and Donyelle so far and I also want to vote for Heidi. They were all incredible and it was a great show IMO.

[RedHedd]

I can't wait! It's only 7:15 p.m. here in San Francisco right now; the show doesn't come on until 9:00.