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"DWTS 14 Episode #1 ECST"

Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 08:11 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-19-12 AT 09:34 PM (EST)

Hey folks, getting things started....

Keep the lively debate here before the WC folks can experience the greatness. And no sigs, please, or the mirror ball will explode.


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"Intro"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 08:13 PM
Stairway of doom. Gladys Knight looks better than Sherry Shepard, just sayin.

No slips or spill, which is a good sigs.


"Marian Menouns/Derek"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 08:15 PM
Crazy laugh! Says she's not dainty.

Cha Cha
Stronger - Kelly Clarkson


"RE: Marian Menouns/Derek"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 08:25 PM
Seemed Nervous, of course, first out of the gate. Nicely donw but nervous.

Len: Coped well little more hip action needed

Bruno: Good placement, needs to be softer in the hips. Open up the "sexpot". Derek commits to the sexpot.

Carrie Anne: Nice way to start the season, should be more confident.

C - 7
L - 7
B - 7

total = 21


"Jack Wagner/Anna"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 08:21 PM
Looks great - former heartthrob and pop star. Full disclosure: He will always be Frisco Jones to me. Has trouble with patience.

Foxtrot
Shoo Shoo Sugartown


"RE: Jack Wagner/Anna"
Posted by qwertypie on 03-19-12 at 08:27 PM
AHHHHH - Frisco Jones. Did you buy his album?

"RE: Jack Wagner/Anna"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 08:32 PM
Heck yeah, proudly! I was looking for him last week on GH, to help Maxi.

"RE: Jack Wagner/Anna"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 08:35 PM
They start out on the ground - Len's not going to like that. He is in great shape and looked really good.

Bruno - Loved your extensions.

Carrie Anne - Took her to her happy place. Nicely done.

Len - Feel was fantastic, but poor technique

C - 8
L - 7
B - 8

Total 23


"Donald Driver/Pita"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 08:43 PM
Gonna catch that mirror ball like the football. Been a fan of the show for a while. Shinny legs!

Cha Cha
Not sure of the song - feel free to enlighten.


"RE: Donald Driver/Pita"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 08:47 PM
He should be fun to watch! Very nervous, seems to want this really badly. Very intense. Standing O from the audience!

Carrie Anne: Crowd pleaser, Not a lot of cha cha but loved it.

Len: Had flair, attacked the dance, Over excited at times - need control

Bruno: Got the impact. Diamond in the rough like a rooster chasing a hen. Got talent.

Carrie Anne - 7
Len - 7
Bruno - 7

total 21


"I'm Here..."
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 08:54 PM
Had something that kept me away. So what's happening?

"RE: I'm Here..."
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 08:56 PM
Can't tell ya how glad I am to see you, girlfriend! She's all yours.

"RE: I'm Here..."
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 08:59 PM
I dunno if you are on delay, I'm live and Starting with Sherry.

"Gavin DeGraw/Karina"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 08:54 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-19-12 AT 09:05 PM (EST)

Says for a musician he has not dance ability. Jokes when he is nervous. Wonder when he will loose the hat?

Foxtrot

I Run to You - Sugarland


"RE: Gavin DeGraw/Karina"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 09:04 PM
Florence Henderson and Kristi Yamaguchi in the audience - vocally. Nice job but you could tell he was a bit lost.

Len: Coped well with the challenge of the dance, the routine flowed. Too stiff - (which started a whole other discussion).

Bruno: Interpreted well. need to link to the movement. Was stiff in the wrong places...

Carrie Anne: Great interpretation and tenderness! Work on extensions.

Carrie Anne: 7
Len: 6
Bruno: 7

total 20


"Sherry and Val"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 08:58 PM
She likes he takes his shirt off. Doesn't do elegant well, so they have the Foxtrot first.

Tighten up that butt...God is real.

Sherry Baby. In a falsetto that is making me long for Deandre as that is less twitch inducing.


"RE: Sherry and Val"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:02 PM
Not sure if the choreography was cutsey or Sherry just does that more easily than elegant. It can be hard to balance that higher energy with the elegance.

CA. Happiest contestant ever.
L. Fun Fun Fun
B. A bit of sherry every day of the week. Light up the room.

Dance this week, then next week and first results after two dances.

I'm sorry for everyone I criticized...left a boob on the floor...

8~7~8 for a total of 23


"RE: Sherry and Val"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 09:09 PM
Sherry is an example of why i don't want to know to much about celebrities. Love her acting work, but once she was on The View, she lost me. With a thud.

Nice job on the dance. She is really committed, needs to scale it back a bit.


"RE: Sherry and Val"
Posted by millie on 03-19-12 at 10:31 PM
season 14 looking good. Nice job Sherri/Val

"Melissa and Maks"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:04 PM
Had a rough few years, broke her back so dancing made sense.

Maks wants to win.

There's no Cha Cha on the prarie...dude.

Dancing to: Ain't No Mountain High.


"RE: Melissa and Maks"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:07 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-19-12 AT 09:12 PM (EST)

Loosened up a bit after the Dip, seemed a bit tight/nervous in the start.

L. More shape in free arm, more hip action. Ambitious.
B. Attack of the woman in black. Can grind it. Work to do, but inspiring first performance.
CA. Difficult routine, on it the whole time. Nerves going on. Shoulders a little higher. Let it be free, let it go.

Scores after the break.

7~6~7 for 20/30


"RE: Melissa and Maks"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 09:12 PM
Maks is a great pro for her. I wanted her to relax, but good job. Interesting outfit.

I think I see Maks's problem as a choreographer - he doesn't seem to finish off the dance. It just ends.


"RE: Melissa and Maks"
Posted by udg on 03-19-12 at 10:43 PM
She made a comment that categorized Maks/DWTS in with the end of her 16 year marriage and her broken back. Made me laugh.

"William and Cheryl"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:15 PM
The Mexican Brad Pitt from Cuba?

Work schedule made him start a week late. Says those shoes look like his grandma's.

Don't know why he thought this would be easy.

Cha Cha to: International Love


"RE: William and Cheryl"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 09:16 PM
pillows, pillow, pillows

"RE: William and Cheryl"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:17 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-19-12 AT 09:22 PM (EST)

Good first night out, but the handsome thing may be helping.

Crowd liked it.

B. Giving him the eyes. Tom says just for your own safety. Stand up. The hottest package of the season. CA.You are overdressed.

CA. Thank ABC for my job. You can dance. Partnering skills, didn't free style in a whole different style of dance.

L. Captured spirit, on the edge but kept control.

Scores after the break.

8~8~8 24/30


"RE: William and Cheryl"
Posted by Sagebrush Dan on 03-20-12 at 00:32 AM
The *thud!* heard 'round the world!!

"RE: William and Cheryl"
Posted by Round Robin on 03-20-12 at 00:51 AM
No effing way he deserved 3 8's. He's musclebound and stiff as a board.

"RE: William and Cheryl"
Posted by Sagebrush Dan on 03-20-12 at 01:04 AM
*thud* is a good thing. It's the sound of the viewer fainting,

"RE: William and Cheryl"
Posted by qwertypie on 03-20-12 at 02:11 AM

Yeah, definitely some propping going on here.

"Martina and Tony"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:25 PM
She is worried about the high heels.

Hasn't worn a dress in 20 years.

Fox trot to: Is you Is or Is You Ain't my Baby.


"RE: Martina and Tony"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:27 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-19-12 AT 09:32 PM (EST)

Some awkward moments in there.

CA. So beautiful and refined. I've never seen this side of you. Work on your turns.

L. Close but not quite there. Too careful.

B. Never looked better. Stunning tonight. Extend the arms. Posture good.

Scores after the break.

7~6~7 20/30


"RE: Martina and Tony"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 09:29 PM
She is gorgeous when she smiles. She lit up the ballroom with that smile. It was generous to give her the foxtrot. Was adequate, will prolly get her through the next round. She threw down the gauntlet for the Jive.

"RE: Martina and Tony"
Posted by millie on 03-19-12 at 10:36 PM
Another season 14 favorite. Martina/Tony looked and dance wonderful tonight.

"RE: Martina and Tony"
Posted by Round Robin on 03-20-12 at 00:52 AM
I gave her all my votes.

"Kathrine and Mark"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:34 PM
Classical singer, sang on DWTS.

Dancing the Foxtrot. Just Enjoy the Show?


"RE: Kathrine and Mark"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:37 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-19-12 AT 09:41 PM (EST)

Nice job, had a good balance of elegance and lightness.

Tom, favorite premiere.

L. Wonderful musicality, detail. Lift ribcage in hold. That was cracking.

B. Style impeccable, where will we go from here. Lot to live up to.

CA. Got really quiet in here, like two pros together.

Scores after the break.

9~8~9 26/30


"RE: Kathrine and Mark"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 09:42 PM
There is definitely a lot of promise in this season. She is quite beautiful, but it should be interesting how she works with Mark. Lovely girl, lovely performance.

"Gladys and Tristan"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:44 PM
Tonight she is going to make like a pip.

Cha Cha to Got the Best Of My Love.


"RE: Gladys and Tristan"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 09:45 PM
That was freakin' cute! So cute! Wow.

"RE: Gladys and Tristan"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:48 PM
Nice job. How old is she again, I wanna dance like that.

Wiki says 67.

B. The legend has got the moves.
CA. That made me want to get up and dance. So honored and you are shaking your tail feather.
L. Naturalness about your dancing, ooze rhythm.

8~7~8 23/30


"RE: Gladys and Tristan"
Posted by millie on 03-19-12 at 10:40 PM
Good Job Gladys/Tristan! Knew you could move!

"RE: Gladys and Tristan"
Posted by Sagebrush Dan on 03-20-12 at 01:05 AM
Who knew she'd be that good?

"RE: Gladys and Tristan"
Posted by Round Robin on 03-20-12 at 09:41 AM
Not me. I thought she was gonna suck.

"RE: Gladys and Tristan"
Posted by udg on 03-20-12 at 03:50 PM
I couldn't believe how naturally she moved and how good she looked at the beginning. It got a little sloppy toward the middle/end, but still... I'm curious to see if she can maintain or improve as the season progresses!

"Jaleel and Kym"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:54 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-19-12 AT 09:54 PM (EST)

You don't want to bring out the Urkel dance if you want to win. Discover how coordinated am I.

Dancing the Foxtrot to The Way You Look Tonight.


"RE: Jaleel and Kym"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 09:56 PM
He calls to mind Emmit Smith's casual confidence. Very nice.

"RE: Jaleel and Kym"
Posted by millie on 03-19-12 at 10:43 PM
Jaleel/Kym, loved the dance and tied for 1st.

"Great Premiere"
Posted by whimsey on 03-19-12 at 09:57 PM
I was torn between The Voice and DWTS, but what?!?!?

Looking forward to the season.


"RE: DWTS 14 Episode #1 ECST"
Posted by Snidget on 03-19-12 at 09:57 PM
Geeky boy's grown up good.

CA. The icing on the cake. Smooth.
L. In and out of hold great. Best first show of any season.
B. Watching Gregory Hines, couldn't get better. Show has been fantastic.

9~8~9 26/30


"RE: DWTS 14 Episode #1 ECST"
Posted by Round Robin on 03-20-12 at 00:55 AM
What happened to the 2 or 3 they always have who completely suck? They don't have those this season.

"RE: DWTS 14 Episode #1 ECST"
Posted by Sagebrush Dan on 03-20-12 at 01:05 AM
I was impressed and surprised at the class he brought to this dance. Excellent work.

"And the best news of the night..."
Posted by Max Headroom on 03-20-12 at 07:38 AM
...no Courtney.

"RE: And the best news of the night..."
Posted by Round Robin on 03-20-12 at 09:40 AM
Awwww, I can't hate her anymore. If I still have any Bach hate left it's for Ben, not Courtney. If they ever put Ben on DWTS, I'll be rooting for him to get eliminated, and if they put them both on the same season I want him out first. It was his fault she got away with being like she was anyway. If they put them both on DWTS I hope she embarrasses his a$$.