Courtney and Will - Courtney’s screaming hips start the night with Will’s and her sensual Samba. A rhythmic thumping tempo beat, shaking and shimming and having shameless fun. Great number: a 9.5 for them. For their second number I liked the “slo” hip hop. The B&W contrast was very well played out. Almost touching, touching sometimes, at the end separated. The choreography was very, very good. The dancers did well with the number, but really it was not that demanding. Nappy-Tabb’s previous number (Mark and Comfort’s) required much more from the dancers than this one. Because of that I can only give them an 8.5.
Katee and Twitch - Opening the door to the creative use of props, Mia Michaels does one of her psycho-choreographies once again. And it is fun to watch! …even though Twitch danced only half of the time, while during the other half he was just leaning against the door. Katee was scary in character and danced wonderfully. Mary and Nigel’s door is knock-knocked, and she screams, trying to out door him. The chemistry between Nigel and Mary is almost as believable as the one between Simon and Paula… not! As for the dancers, Mia's number deserves a 10, but Twitch was sooo lucky!!!! I love props, by the way. Remember that Emmy winning Mia Michaels'
Comfort and Mark - Excellent hip hop number. Loved that lift-back-flip. Mark is a closet hip-hopper, with this number and that Bleeding Love number there is no question about it—and Tabitha and Napoleon know that and use him well. Comfort was well used by them too. They are awesome choreographers that can make a dancer shine. I just wish she wouldn’t grab her crotch all the time. Maybe it’s those baggy pants. A 9.5 for this number. Link to their dance in YouTube. However their Fox Trot was awful. Boring, stiff, but yet, surprisingly Comfort’s best ballroom number. This number does not bode well for either Mark or Comfort. Out of the eight dancers four will be in the bottom. These two will be there, despite their detention homework assignment line (“I will not be in the bottom”). The routine, choreography and costuming did not help At All! I’m no conspiracy theorist, but if somebody had anything against Mark and wanted to hurt him this is how this number would have looked! I have to give this number a 7.5 if I want to be fair to the others.
Chelsie and Joshua - Amazing kicks, a bit all over the place, reminding me very much so of a kung-fu number choreographed by Jet Li or Jackie Chan. Chelsie may be one of the next Bond girls, using dangerous helicopter legs for backstabbing with poisoned spiked heels. Careful Joshua! By the way, he was ok, using his football player strength to move her around easily. By the way, Nigel’s fixation with Joshua’s bum is getting weird. Joshua was a good partner, and I will have to give them a 9 for this one, although with a lingering doubt that I cannot quite define. Why did all the praise by the judges seem so fake? This Argentine Tango was not better than Mark and Chelsie’s… Do you want to compare? See YouTube's Mark and Chelsie's versus Joshua and Chelsie's... In their second number (Disco) Joshua shows off his strength once again, no doubt. In a choreography that was basically lifts after lifts after lifts, Joshua demonstrated that he is strong. Did it look really, really good? I don’t think so. Did it look effortless (or “seamless” as Toni Basil says)? Not so. It looked forced and awkward at times. Chelsie’s ballroom training really helped her, but I think Joshua may be the other guy in the bottom. For this number I can only give them an 8 tonight.
About the Solos:
James B., AKA Will’s solo had his wig electrify the air and the audience offa that thing! Too bad he only did a quarter of it! A 10 for originality, an 8 for timing a 9 for execution—it is a 9 for his solo and a 27 for the night.
Katee’s solo is very well executed, with all the right moves, and all the right faces. No question her contemporary is good, I just would have liked to see something more original. She still gets an 8 from me, no higher because she played it safe. Her total tonight is 27 but she is sure to be on top of the other girls.
Courtney’s solo is dramatic in its execution and has a smart use of costuming. I give her a 9 for this one and a total of 27 for tonight. She has a good chance of being in the bottom half tomorrow, but she has a following that may save her.
Twitch’s solo: now I understand why they grab their crotch. Their pants are falling off! His super T shirt stayed on though—as did every other guys’ tonight! Are they getting prudish or is that wax really starting to sting? A 7.5 at best gives him a 26.5 tonight. The choreographers, in particular Mia, saved him!
Mark’s original moves showcase his choreographic skills. He may be kicked off tomorrow but I bet we will see him around for a long time. Watch out Mia Michaels! For being out there (perhaps a bit misunderstood) the 9.5 in his solo gives him a total of 26.5 on this, his probable last night.
Chelsie’s birthday (it was Monday) is celebrated with a well performed solo. This season has a great crop of dancers. 9 for her solo gives her a total of 26 for the night.
Joshua’s solo: not inspiring, I give him an 8 because I like him. His total 25. Not a good night for him!
Comfort: choreographing those pant pull-ups is not that cool. Please use elastic or tape! 7 on the solo, 24 for the night. Are we going to be wrong again or is she going to be out tomorrow? She’s the one who should be wearing a Super C shirt! She’s indestructible!
Okay, so I expect Comfort and Chelsie in the bottom two on the girls’ side, and Mark and Joshua on the guys’ side. Who’s out? I expect Comfort and Mark to be out. However, there could be a real surprise… The shocker result? Joshua and Chelsie… Even more shocking? According to Dial Idol, Comfort won't be even in the bottom two. Instead it'll be Chelsie and Courtney!
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P.S.: Toni Basil’s comments make me understand why there are no product placement cups for the judges—Absolut is not allowed to have TV commercials! (Does she share her cup with Paula?) . Or maybe that’s what happens to your brain when you perform over and over such as sticky a song like Hey Mickey (can’t get the song out of my head!!!!!)…. The street must be a little wobbly from where she stands (sometimes on HER head)!
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