Ok, people on the Fox forums are going absolutely nuts over this, so I thought I'd bring the issue up here. What do all of you think of the half-dresses that a lot of girls doing ballroom dances have been wearing? It's really causing a stir. Some people are saying that it's really taking away from the dance, and that it even borders on sexual harrassment when Nigel comments on it. Their likening it to a boss commenting on something his employee wears. I just want to hear your thoughts on that one.

I thought they were on the skimpy side, especially Courtney's... for some reason, to me, exposing the hip/leg/torso looks more naked than say, a bikini. Katee's wasn't as bad, even though it exposed pretty much the same area.

They did suit the dances, it was just kind of awkward to look at.

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i found it ironic that the two girls who wore the "half-dresses" had the opposite sides of their body showing and Earyende, you have a point. it was just...different....somehow than a bikini.

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That's exactly how I feel, and that's how I was trying to explain it on the Fox forums. They immediately jumped to the conclusion that I'm a modest a person and the girls should be wearing dresses that cover everything.

I dunno, it just bothered me that Courtney's dress, especially, didn't leave much to the imagination.

Okie dok. What each couple did tonight:

Will & Jessica - Jive and Lyrical Jazz
*Jive was so-so
*Lyrical Jazz was better, kinda interesting

Thayne & Comfort - Broadway and Smooth Waltz
* Broadway was... ok
* Smooth Waltz was better, but still so-so

Matt & Kourtni - Hip Hop and Mambo
*Hip Hop was... forgettable
*Mambo was better, Kourtni shone more here

Mark & Chelsie - Jazz and Foxtrot
*Jazz was good, but somewhat forgettable.
*Foxtrot was good, I guess, but I'm not much of a fan. Her hair was weird.

Twitch & Kherington - Paso Doble and Contemporary
*Paso Doble was pretty good
*Contemporary was very good. Loved it!

Josh & Katee - Contemporary and West Coast Swing
*Contemporary was pretty good, but somewhat forgettable
*West Coast Swing was good, not perfect, but entertaining

Courtney & Gev - Hip Hop and Broadway
*Hip Hop was fairly good, Courtney was the attention grabber in this, though
*Broadway was just kind of meh. The color of her skirt and belt (yellow and red) reminded me of Snow White

Nigel said Josh/Katee and Twitch/Kherington were two of the couples he expected to be in the top 3 couples. I was like, yeahhh, I can pick em! Those two are my favorite couples.

My favorites (not necessarily best):

Will, Thayne, Josh, Katee, Twitch, Kherington, Chelsie, Mark (maybe), Courtney, Gev (maybe), Jessica, Kourtni (maybe)

But as for who are the best dancers:

Will, Josh, Katee, Twitch, Kherington, Chelsie... maybe a couple of others.

Thayne reminds me of Benji.
I like Jessica even though she's one of the weaker dancers. I have a feeling she'll be in the bottom 3 tomorrow, and there's a good chance she'll go home.
I don't like Comfort or Matt, even though they're fairly good.

What does everyone else think?

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Kourtni and Matt got cut, and I'm not particularly surprised.

Twitchington and Josh/Katee are safe

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Sorry for not replying sooner. I'll be able to watch and reply more regularly now that I'm in the States.

Since we've already gotten the results I'll make just a few comments on the dances. I was really disappointed with most of the first round. To me, none of the dances really stood out. The 2nd round was better, but not by much. Actually, now that I think back all I can remember is Twitch and Kherington's contemporary routine as I thought it the best of the night.

The results show was also a disappointment. I was so hoping that Comfort would go home. Her solo really wasn't any good to be truthful, whilst on the other hand Kourtni and Matt's were both amazing. I think the judges should have let Kourtni stay instead. To me she had more potential than Matt. I'm sort of sad he went home, by the way. I liked him.

^ I dunno, if Matt stayed, he could've been paired with a girl and it wouldn't have been too bad, even though he's tall- but Kourtni + any other guy would've been a boo-boo. Both of them are technically good, but I'm kind of bored watching them.

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It's true. Personally, I thought they were good together, but I just couldn't see them being paired with anyone else. They're beautiful dancers, but I've always felt they weren't really part of the competition.

Another week's analysis:

Chelsie & Mark - Salsa and Broadway
*Salsa was pretty good, it seemed to me that Chelsie was a little uncomfortable/out of it, but still very enjoyable
*Broadway was awesome.

Thayne & Comfort - Hip Hop and Contemporary
*Hip Hop was so-so. Not great, but not bad. Judges didn't like it though
*Contemporary was same. So-so, not great/not bad

Jessica & Will - Contemporary and Quick Step
*Contemporary was AWESOME. Best of the first round, imo.
*Quick step was enjoyable, one of the better ones I've seen, but the judges didn't like it.

Courtney & Gev - Cha Cha and Jazz
*Cha cha was very good, entertaining, all around fun
*Jazz was fun and entertaining, very good

Twitch & Kherington - Krump and Tango
*Krump isn't my thing, so to me it was just okay. Good, not spectacular
*Tango was pretty good, not great, judges didn't think it was great either

Josh & Katee - Viennese Waltz and Bollywood
*Waltz was ok, pretty and flowy but not great
*Bollywood was awesome. Maybe the best of the second round.

Best couple of the night was either Courtney & Gev or Chelsie & Mark.

Best dance of the night was:
- Chelsie & Mark's broadway, also their salsa
- Josh & Katee's bollywood
- Jessica & Will's contemporary
- Courtney & Gev's cha cha, also their jazz

I think either Comfort (hopefully!) or Jessica will be going home tomorrow night. As for guys, mostly likely Thayne. All the other guys are pretty solid.

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Awesome, awesome show this week! Although, I must say, I'm getting tired of Nigel's rather inappropriate comments concerning the girls of the show.

Chelsie and Mark are freaking brilliant! I love them together and am going to be ridiculously sad when they are separated. I love Mark especially. I'd marry the poor man if I could.

Thayne and Comfort are probably going to go this week. Thayne did a really good job not looking like a "white boy trying to do hip hop" [as he put it], but I don't think either dances will be enough to carry them through the competition.

Will and Jessica's contemporary was one of the most moving dance experiences I've ever felt. I loved the comparison to the Garden of Eden and the raw, yet innocent passion being displayed. Jessica and Will were amazing. I was in tears by the end.

Courtney and Gev slid by again for me this week. They're a cute couple, but I just can't like them for some reason. It was nice to see Pasha though. I would totally marry him as well.

I'm scared for Twitch and Kherington this week. The krumping was really good to start out with, but then again no matter how good it may be, krumping never seems to get people out of the bottom no matter how good they are. It's one of those "kiss of death" dances.

I.Love.Bollywood. No joke. I could not believe that was on the show, and it was so wonderfully done! Quite possibly one of my most favourite dances this season.

Favourites of the night:
- Chelsie and Mark's salsa and broadway
- Jessica and Will's contemporary
- Josh and Katee's bollywood

Right now I'm thinking it will most likely be Comfort and Thayne out of the competition. Although, if Jessica does really bad on her solo [and if she's in the bottom] I could see her leaving as welll.

^ Yeah, Nigel's comments about the girl's clothes (or lack of them in some dances) is rather weird, bordering on perverted.

I'm not worried about Twitch and Kherington. They might be in the bottom 3, but they're safe. Like I said, I'm pretty sure Thayne is going home. It was all praise for the other guys. And the girl going home will be either Jessica or Comfort (please be Comfort). I think this is the first time I've liked the entire top 10/top 12 (bar Comfort). I'll be sad seeing any of them go.

Chelsie and Mark's Broadway

Chelsie and Mark's Salsa

Katee and Josh's Bollywood

Jessica and Will's Contemporary

Courtney and Gev's Cha Cha

Courtney and Gev's Jazz

From last week: Twitch and Kherington's contemporary (with the bed)

Hooray for high quality vids on youtube!

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Thayne and Comfort are gone.

for Thayne... glad Comfort is gone.

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I missed the results show, except the ending when Thayne and Comfort were sent home. I'm going to miss Thayne, especially his smile.

Nigel needs to keep his perverted comments to himself.

Thayne was my favorite. Dangit. I was very surprised, because I always pick the guys that finish either second or third. In every reality show I've ever watched (save for AI this year). So...bad choice, judges. But I mean, Comfort was his partner. Not really his fault.



By the way, I know this was discussed a while ago, but I have to make a comment about the skimpy dresses that the girls wear.
I'm a dancer, and I just have to say that things like that are what dancers wear. You don't have to like it, but it's just a fact. Always has been like that. And I think it's silly that there's an uproar over something that's been going on for years and years.

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^ Oh, I know about the costumes- I've been around the dancing community for a few years, and I've seen what they wear. My "concern" is more over Nigel's comments than what they're actually wearing.

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