Definitely none of those six are assholes. They are having too good a time with each other!
I know I'm a bad poet, but I'm a good man. All I ask is that... is that you try to see me—
William ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Non-Fiction TV: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own
This thread is for non-fiction TV, including but not limited to reality television (So You Think You Can Dance, Top Chef: Masters, Project Runway), documentaries (The History Channel, The Discovery Channel), and sundry (Expedition Africa, Mythbusters), et al. [NAFDA]
Jesse - Aug 06, 2009 7:59:46 am PDT #10107 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Liese S. - Aug 06, 2009 8:02:28 am PDT #10108 of 23273
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
SYTYCD:
Yeah, I agree with that assessment. Kayla is going to have no problem finding work. And neither is Brandon in all likelihood. Plus half the SYTYCD alums are making their livings doing master classes anyway. I like Kayla's weepy gramps, so I guess I wouldn't be traumatized if she won either.
It's funny, though. There's just no clear pathway to stardom for the dance world. There's no AI equivalent to signing with a major label, no individual marketing, publicity. Dancers' career paths are just so different.
About the solo choreography, I think a certain amount of reuse is inevitable. I mean, I see elements of the show's choreographers that recur consistently. But Evan's routine seemed like it was almost exactly his audition routine.
That's one of the reasons I'm more excited about seeing the other Kasparzak next season. As a choreographer, I think he'll have much more interesting phrasing to bring to his solos.
Sparky1 - Aug 06, 2009 8:23:23 am PDT #10109 of 23273
Librarian Warlord
Kayla is a beautiful dancer, but I think I don't find myself being sucked into her performances because (warning: what follows is very shallow) with her coloring she's so washed out on stage. Janine's features aren't, so I connect as well to the emotions being expressed.
That's one of the reasons I'm more excited about seeing the other Kasparzak next season. As a choreographer, I think he'll have much more interesting phrasing to bring to his solos.
I wonder if Nigel is regretting the decision, actually.
msbelle - Aug 06, 2009 8:27:15 am PDT #10110 of 23273
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Well, he is only to Vegas thus far. If they decide they do not want him in top 20, he won't make it, right?
le nubian - Aug 06, 2009 8:28:14 am PDT #10111 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Plus half the SYTYCD alums are making their livings doing master classes anyway.
Can you explain this? What does this mean?
msbelle - Aug 06, 2009 8:34:38 am PDT #10112 of 23273
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
are you asking what a master class is? or how they know the SYTYCD alums are making their livings that way?
le nubian - Aug 06, 2009 8:43:31 am PDT #10113 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
both things.
msbelle - Aug 06, 2009 8:47:25 am PDT #10114 of 23273
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
a master class is just a class taught by someone considered a master. enrollment is usually limited to high level students/professionals - they cost more, I think they are for a set limited time maybe on an intense schedule. Like "limited engagement" Broadway runs.
Vortex - Aug 06, 2009 8:53:13 am PDT #10115 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I suspect that Evan will get a featured role in a Broadway and/or traveling musical. If he can sing worth a lick, I can see him in Chicago as Roxie's husband, Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, etc.
Liese S. - Aug 06, 2009 8:56:36 am PDT #10116 of 23273
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
If they decide they do not want him in top 20, he won't make it, right?
Well, sure. Assuming he makes it any distance, which, you're right, we don't know.
or how they know the SYTYCD alums are making their livings that way?
I read an article? Somewhere on the internets? I know, not helpful. But then it just seemed that way when I was trolling youtube videos. I went on this thing where I was watching everyone that had danced to "Bleeding Love" ever, and lots of the linked videos after I was done with that were either of SYTYCD alums leading master classes, or people saying "I learned this awesome routine when I took a master class from so&so".