So You Think You Can Dance: 2

[_Opi_]

Originally Posted by KDAngel

The competition is really between Benji, Heidi, and Travis at this point and I hope America sees that.

Did we forget Donyelle? She's had better performances than Travis AND Heidi.

[xo_kathy]

Originally Posted by _Opi_

Did we forget Donyelle? She's had better performances than Travis AND Heidi.

I haven't watched as religiously as I had last time, but my "professional" opinion, Donyelle is only ok. Her technique is solid, though not amazing. Her performing is hit or miss. If I saw her at an audition, I wouldn't be worried about her as competition (okay, I would right now b/c I'm old and out of shape, but 5 years ago - in my heyday - I wouldn't have been! )

Travis is stunning. I didn't see his quick step, so I'm sure he had issues with that, but with that kind of technique and performance he could get any kind of job he wanted.

Benji I am really impressed with. He doesn't have the turns and leaps of Travis, but he has really molded himself to what was needed of him and he could have a good run in a lot of styles I think. Also, he's so fun, I think he will get the votes before Travis.

Heidi is good, but I don't see her going far in any other style but her Latin. She has done better with the other styles, and she has an amazing figure, but she should stick with her Latin thing and I'm sure she'll go far.

[_Opi_]

Originally Posted by xo_kathy

I haven't watched as religiously as I had last time, but my "professional" opinion, Donyelle is only ok. Her technique is solid, though not amazing. Her performing is hit or miss. If I saw her at an audition, I wouldn't be worried about her as competition (okay, I would right now b/c I'm old and out of shape, but 5 years ago - in my heyday - I wouldn't have been! )

Travis is stunning. I didn't see his quick step, so I'm sure he had issues with that, but with that kind of technique and performance he could get any kind of job he wanted.

Benji I am really impressed with. He doesn't have the turns and leaps of Travis, but he has really molded himself to what was needed of him and he could have a good run in a lot of styles I think. Also, he's so fun, I think he will get the votes before Travis.

Heidi is good, but I don't see her going far in any other style but her Latin. She has done better with the other styles, and she has an amazing figure, but she should stick with her Latin thing and I'm sure she'll go far.

With Donyelly, she's is very good in her genre(s) Hip-Hop and Contemporary. She's also one the most versatile dancers in the competition. The other night, her only real critique was that Benji was out shining her (I agree with that...Benji is easily one of the top 2), and she did well in Hip-Hop. But before this, every performance she's had was praised by the judges.

With Heidi and Travis, they've had their upsides and downsides in the competition. Sure they're good in the genre but so is everybody else. I would have one of these two tied at the 3rd spot. Personally, I love Travis, he's grown on me since mid-season. Heidi is a good entertainer, I enjoyed most of her dances (especially the African Pop one the other night and the contemporary dance with Travis).

Benji....well, I think he's really going to win the competition.

like everyone said last night (esp Mia, whose opinion I respect perhaps the most), Heidi's improved the most

I just got done watching teh show on DVR, and even Mia said that Heidi (while she did improve the most), she is NOT a versatile dancer since she has worked with her before and knows what she's really capable of. I thought it was a bit harsh but true.

Personally, I like the top 4 and it's going to be hard picking my favorite right now. I usually go for the underdogs...so it's Donyelle and Travis for me.

[JenMarie]

I love Benji, but I just can't seem him being in a Celine Dion show. That's more of Travis' bag. So I hope Travis wins with Benji in a very close second place.

Heidi is great at ballroom and latin... but that's ALL she ever does in her solos. And it's the same solo but with different music and outfits. I know that one contemporary piece she did (as well as the pop one) were outstanding. But she really REALLY has to push herself to do those. I dunno. I like her... but maybe a 3rd place for her.

Donyelle... I never really got into her. I think her and Benji make a great pair but I dunno... I just can't get into her.

[KDAngel]

Originally Posted by _Opi_

Did we forget Donyelle? She's had better performances than Travis AND Heidi.

No, not at all. But I don't think she compares to the two anymore. For one, I think Travis outdances her by far. And like everyone said last night (esp Mia, whose opinion I respect perhaps the most), Heidi's improved the most. So while Donyelle was hands down a top 3 contender for me before, she's not anymore because I think Heidi's trumping her.

[FSUZeta]

it seemed to me that donyelle was "down" or not feeling good last night. she didn't have her usual sparkle.

[KDAngel]

Tonight was of no suprise to me. I like how Mia finally called people out on their limitations that most viewers would otherwise never be able to know, even though I also agree with Nigel that it's not about being the most technical.

Anyway, I want Travis to win.