So You Think You Can Dance: 2 - Page 4

_Opi_ · #46 08-03-2006, 11:34 AM

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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 · #47 08-03-2006, 12:52 PM

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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!

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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.

KDAngel · #48 08-03-2006, 03:50 PM

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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 · #49 08-03-2006, 05:19 PM

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

KDAngel · #50 08-04-2006, 01:24 AM

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.

_Opi_ · #51 08-04-2006, 02:25 AM

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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.

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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 · #52 08-04-2006, 03:04 PM

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.

ZTAngel · #53 08-09-2006, 09:59 PM

As much as I love to crack on Wade Robson for some of the things he did in his personal life, he is a brilliant choreographer. Every dance he has choreographed this season has been amazing. They should have him do all the routines for the whole show.

KDAngel · #54 08-10-2006, 02:06 AM

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As much as I love to crack on Wade Robson for some of the things he did in his personal life, he is a brilliant choreographer. Every dance he has choreographed this season has been amazing. They should have him do all the routines for the whole show.

Yeah, it was awesome. And I LOVE SexyBack for the song.

But as for doing all the routines, no way. Mia Michaels is beyond brilliant herself!

I really want Travis to win this thing!!

xo_kathy · #55 08-10-2006, 10:27 AM

I say it again - Donyelle ain't that great. Very good performer, but her technique lacks a bit. She falls off her leg a lot, her turns are unintentionally out of control, and I just don't feel like she extends through her movement.

When the 4 of them danced, Heidi was clearly out of her league. And Travis did definitely stand out, though I thought Benji did very well, too.

I think Travis should win, I think Benji will win.

SydneyK · #56 08-10-2006, 10:47 AM

Ok, dancing isn't something I have any kind of training in (as I imagine is the case with a lot of the people who watch this show). So, my perception of the dancers is just strictly what looks good to me and what looks wrong.

Donyelle seems a little awkward and... unstable. Of the final four, she is the only one I believe is out of her league.

Heidi, even if she isn't versatile, comes across as extremely sure of herself in every performance she gives. That makes all her performances look like she's doing it right. Now, whether she is or not is another story. But, to this fan, all that matters is what I can see. Sure, all her solos have been Latin, but all the dancers play to their strengths during their solos. I'm really impressed with her. I didn't like her much at the beginning of the season, but at this point, I'd almost like to see her win.

Travis seems like the more technically gifted of the two remaining men, but Benji seems to be more performance-gifted. I can see either one of them winning.

I guess what I'm saying is that as long as Donyelle doesn't win, I'll be happy. Those three are all so talented, and from a layman's POV, it's difficult to see much of a difference.

Am I right that the winner is going to be part of Celine Dion's act somehow? If that's the case, then I think Travis should win. Of the three, he's the most Celine-esque. But, I might just be making up the Celine thing... don't know why I think she's involved. ??

ShaedyKD · #57 08-13-2006, 10:18 PM

Kathy and Sydney, I totally agree with you on Donyelle. I definitely think that Travis or Benji will win it all. I agree with Travis being best suited for the Celine Dion show.

I hope Brian Friedman is back for the finale, because he is my favorite "third" judge. Well, him and Shane Sparks. Love them!

KDAngel · #58 08-14-2006, 12:16 AM

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I hope Brian Friedman is back for the finale, because he is my favorite "third" judge. Well, him and Shane Sparks. Love them!

Same here. I love it to be Nigel, Mia, and Brian. Then again I'd rather have Mia choreograph something. Mary's so "Paula Abdul" from AI but 10x louder. She's just too nice about everything.

ShaedyKD · #59 08-16-2006, 08:58 AM

So excited for the finale tonight! I have to record it because I have class though.

LeslieAGD · #60 08-16-2006, 09:22 PM

When the show was highlighting Heidi before her solo dance tonight...what was the song playing in the background?
The lyrics were something like "yeah this is me...what I want to be..." Can someone identify this song, please?