So You Think ... SYTYCD 2011

[Karen]

Just wanted to see if anyone else is watching So You Think You Can Dance this season?

Last night felt like the real beginning of the season, as last week, pretty much everyone got to dance their own genre, so it wasn't much of a challenge for most.

But after last night's show, I really felt the need to comment.

Who the heck gave Mary Murphy the day-glo orange spray tan? It was terrible, and distracting. The color of her dress, blue, is the opposite of orange, so that made it worse!

And it didn't seem like the judges were actually judging the first few dances. Did anyone else find that opening number "sexy?" Ryan's pasted-on smile was way too distracting, and I thought she and Ricky had zero "chemistry." They called her out on the grin last week, so I was surprised they didn't this time!

And while it was fun to see Debbie Reynolds, she seemed to be there only as a fan, didn't offer one ounce of constructive advice or criticism, and while the dancers are all quite talented, it's not like everything was stunningly perfect. Why call her a "guest judge" if she's not gonna judge?

And did the script every "secret" reveal's response to be fir the revealee to say "no you di'nt!"

What did everyone else think?

[Taz_Zoee]

I agree with you! I thought the judges didn't really judge too much, especially Debbie. But one thing Nigel did comment on, and I agree, was the Bollywood number. It was not strong at all. Then again, it could be that I don't care for Iveta. She is a professional and 10 time champion, she shouldn't be on this show! And she looks much older than 30, sorry.

I do not have any favorites yet either. I liked Ryan last year and when she didn't make it I was sad. But now..........eh, not so much. I do not see any girls with great personalities, like Jeanine or Mollie. There are plenty of the guys with great personalities. Oh and I'm so glad Robert did not Wooo once last night! That was getting annoying.

I don't believe they drew dance styles from a hat last week. Every single couple got a style that one of them studied or excelled in.

And Cat and Mary still annoy me too. Sigh......... But it won't make me stop watching!

[MoonandBean]

Nothing annoys me more than when Cat rubs the male dancers sweaty heads while they're getting feedback....

Oh...and in case you hadn't noticed that, you will now...LOL

[Taz_Zoee]

Nothing annoys me more than when Cat rubs the male dancers sweaty heads while they're getting feedback....

Oh...and in case you hadn't noticed that, you will now...LOL

Oh, I noticed that! And she stands with her arm around them. I'm sure they don't want to touch after all that!

[sparks19]

Of course I'm watching. I LOVE this show.

Yeah I did not feel it at all on the first number. I said to Brian "i don't know what it is but this dance is just not doing it for me" and then the judges raved about it and i was like what do I know I guess lol.

Man I am SO impressed with the B Boys they have this year. They have been incredible.

[Karen]

I agree with you! I thought the judges didn't really judge too much, especially Debbie. But one thing Nigel did comment on, and I agree, was the Bollywood number. It was not strong at all. Then again, it could be that I don't care for Iveta. She is a professional and 10 time champion, she shouldn't be on this show! And she looks much older than 30, sorry.

I agree, in the past they have always emphasized how precise the hand motions and sharp the movements should be in a Bollywood number, and theirs was just like they were rushy through it, and not being careful.

I think Iveta's make-up generally ages her a lot, and I agree, I don't understand why she'd even want to be on this show!

[sparks19]

Because it's a paying gig

[Karen]

Because it's a paying gig

All those dance competitions do come with prize money ... and she tried out for this, what 4 times? Her personality does not come across as someone interested in exploring other styles of dance, she more comes across as someone who just wants to win whatever it is she does.

[Taz_Zoee]

And did you notice Iveta kept looking at her partner (I can't remember his name right now) through the entire dance? And I saw her mess up a few times. But it is outside her expertise.

[sparks19]

All those dance competitions do come with prize money ... and she tried out for this, what 4 times? Her personality does not come across as someone interested in exploring other styles of dance, she more comes across as someone who just wants to win whatever it is she does.

I know but this gives her exposure and pays her and yeah she probably just wants to win whatever she can

[Karen]

So, I just finished watching last night's show, haven;t watched the results yet, or read anyone's post about that. But I thought it was completely clear by halfway through the show what the results would be. Melanie did well in every number, Marko did very well, and Sasha did pretty well except when she was partnered with Tadd, who I think did the worst. He just seemed out of his depth. I thought badly of the judges for saying Sasha "couldn't do" slinky or femme fatale, I mean, sheesh, type-casting anyone? That reflected more on them than her. I thought it was astute of whomever dressed her for her solo to put her in something delicate and lacy, as if to say "see, she can be pretty as well as "fierce." I liked that they put Melanie in a "warrior princess" outfit for that one number where she's beating up Tadd's character for cheating, too - like they suddenly figured they'd better use the outfits they kept putting on Sasha on her competition for once.

I thought Marko did better of the two guys, and Melanie the better of the two girls, but that Melanie just far outshone everyone else.

By the way, I hope they do NOT cast Melanie as the lead in the remake of 'Dirty Dancing" when that happens. Love her, and she's great, but not for the Jennifer Grey character, who starts out shy and unskilled.

Okay, now I'll go watch the results, but I would be stunned if anyone but Melanie won it!

[luvofallhorses]

Yes, finn's mom. I love the one "I Got You" that they had Marko and Melanie dance again and they have such a sweet friendship too and such chemistry when they dance together. I also love the one between Melanie and Neil they also had them re-dance. That leap Melanie does is amazing!

I was so hoping the judges would pick those 2 dances and they did. I love the top 10 guys dance and the top 10 girls dance they re-danced also. Great season and show!!! Melanie deserves the win so much, I just knew she'd win it!!

Oh and I agree about Dirty Dancing.. I really like Melanie but couldn't see her in the lead role it just doesn't seem like her. I'd like to see her as an All-star next year though and other dance movies!

[Taz_Zoee]

I haven't watched the full results show yet. I just flipped over from another show to see Melanie win...........as I figured she would.

I was a little scared after Tadd did his solo the other night because of all the screaming girls. I thought he might win because of that. But the right person won. I had a feeling she'd win from her first audition.

[finn's mom]

Oh and I agree about Dirty Dancing.. I really like Melanie but couldn't see her in the lead role it just doesn't seem like her.

I'm not sure how I feel about them remaking that movie at all, but I'll see if it if they do. I think they'd have to be more careful about Johnny's character than Baby's, considering the circumstances. I think it'd be neat to see Jennifer Grey as Baby's mom. Talk about full circle!

I think Melanie could pull of the innocent, shy act. I keep remembering her audition and how cutesy she was, and how different she was immediately before and after her dance. Not immature, but definitely young. She's an amazing performer, and I think she could pull off any role given her, with the right direction.

[Karen]

I think Melanie could pull of the innocent, shy act. I keep remembering her audition and how cutesy she was, and how different she was immediately before and after her dance. Not immature, but definitely young. She's an amazing performer, and I think she could pull off any role given her, with the right direction.

I think she could handle the shy, insecure act, but she's too well muscled and technically skilled to play "inexperienced, never danced" and unless they rewrite the whole character, she's not the "ugly sister" by any stretch.

But I did finally watch the whole finale, and thought it went on a bit long, but I did like how both she and Sasha both genuinely expected the other one to win, and really did seem happy for each other.

I thought it was very interesting that Melanie got 47% of the vote, and I think they said Sasha got 32% of the vote - that just leaves 21% of the vote to split between the two boys!

I do love Marko, and think he will sure find work as well as the girls.