Hi all!
I apologize for the lateness of my first post. The audition process, while providing many moments for laughter at the expense of the dancing delusionals, has only provided real interest in a select few dancers after the first 4 hours. Here are the few I plan to keep my eye on in Vegas:
From the first audition show:
Devin Oshiro-great intensity and technique. I am curious about her. She didn't say much.
Twitch-I LOVED this guy in Vegas last year, and I will be shocked if he isn't in the top 20.
Philip Chbeeb-Ridiculous. It is like he is boneless. I hope he has taken enough classes this year to survive Vegas. I would love to see him with a partner.
William Wingfield-I absolutely love a dancer with something to say. I thought he was gorgeous.
Erica Gee-I was surprised to hear that she had failed to impress the last two (or was it three) times she was in Vegas. I liked her audition and can't wait to see more.
Leonides and Aliona vs. Ricky and Asuko-
I thought they all danced well, but I was more interested in Ricky and Asuko, who danced despite Asuko's illness. I thought they had more personality on stage.
Kherington Payne-The soccer jock with a commercial face. I thought she danced with a lot of joy, which was engaging. I am not sure about her technically. SYTYCD is somewhat about popularity, and the judges sure liked her. I guess we will see how she handles the pressure, and more difficult choreography in Vegas.
Robert Muraine-Loved his froggy. I am not sure how well he would deal with ballroom, and I predict that he is the Philip Chbeeb of Season 5.
In the second 2 hours, I had less interest in a few of the dancers they put through.
I thought Chelsea Hightower was good, considering it looked like she borrowed a partner just for the audition, but as far as these go:
Ryan Race-creepo strip club DJ. I couldn't get past the lip posts.
Kortney and Michelle-best friends who got married and divorced at the same time (what the f?) Didn't get either one of them as dancers.
Paige Jones-Pink bathroom, Mary Murphy teeth girl. Total bad dance competition number.
I think these four will be gone the first hour they are in Vegas.
As far as the few that I was wowed by:
Kelly Baker -High School Musical girl. Incredible extensions and lines. I loved her passion and will be shocked if she isn't part of the top 20.
Matt Doraime (sp?)-I totally enjoyed this dancer-who cares about his shorts?? I sure didn't notice them. I am sure all my dance teacher friends are cringing about now!
Arielle-great partnering and interesting lifts, but I can't wait to see her all by herself.
Gaev-ice breaker guy-I am intrigued.
I can't wait for tonight, but I am even more anxious for Vegas. The true test is to see how they handle the stress of a live show like this, and how versatile they are.
Tune in tonight...
The blog will get more detailed friends-I promise. May is dreadfully busy, but June is a few days away!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
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2 comments:
Annie: the abbreviated version is great! : )
So far, my favs are Kelly Baker and Matt (the guy who had the shorts that Nigel hated).
Nah, nah, nah, nah... : )
my favs are:
-Courtney Galiano
-Kherington
-Kelly Baker
in that order! I hope they are all in the top 20! woo
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