He danced to Footloose, so I guess it would be considered contemporary? He did very, very good. Definitely kept up with his "all star" partner.
Hey! What do you two think you're doing? Fightin' at a time like this. You'll use up all the air!
Jayne ,'Out Of Gas'
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]
SailAweigh - Jun 16, 2010 3:52:20 pm PDT #14088 of 23273
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Jean A. - Jun 16, 2010 3:56:21 pm PDT #14089 of 23273
It was a Tasty number, so not terribly inspired in terms of choreography, but he really did do well. And it's gotta be tough to go first.
I already know this new format is not going to do it for me. I'm going to miss seeing how the partnerships develop. (Although I want to see Kathryn and Mark dance together.)
Jean A. - Jun 16, 2010 3:59:57 pm PDT #14090 of 23273
Dayum. Alex is a force of nature.
quester - Jun 16, 2010 4:05:26 pm PDT #14091 of 23273
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
I keep watching the all-stars instead of the contestants! Especially Mark and Pasha!
I think the guy competitors are totally being upstaged.
Exception:
Dayum. Alex is a force of nature.
askye - Jun 16, 2010 4:23:46 pm PDT #14092 of 23273
Thrive to spite them
Okay so I didn't like Alex's number. I think it was the music. Well the music (I love that song it's just.. over used) and the some of shaking stuff that they were doing.
Watching Pasha made me want to watch Anya and Pasha dance again he is so good, it will be interesting to see if he outshines all his partners.
SailAweigh - Jun 16, 2010 4:26:15 pm PDT #14093 of 23273
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
There are things I like about the new format and things I don't. I do think the level of performer we're seeing is at an all time high, because they were able to narrow it down to just 11. I think the dancing I'm seeing is some of the best right out of the gate. I do think not having the same partner every week is going to be a huge disadvantage, because of that lack of rapport that so many of the contestants are exhibiting with only having one week to get the routine down and then move on. I'm reserving judgement until later in the season on how I think it works overall, because at least we won't be losing anyone because they had a complete crap partner.
megan walker - Jun 16, 2010 4:35:13 pm PDT #14094 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
I do think not having the same partner every week is going to be a huge disadvantage.
Well, except everyone is in the same boat. This is what they did the first season (drew names every week) and it seemed to work fine. At least this way no one will be carried further than they should go because of their partner.
Vortex - Jun 16, 2010 4:41:09 pm PDT #14095 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Dayum. Alex is a force of nature.
yes, but I hate that jerky, flingy, dancing.
Jean A. - Jun 16, 2010 4:46:40 pm PDT #14096 of 23273
This is what they did the first season (drew names every week) and it seemed to work fine.
I didn't start watching until the end of season 4. When did they move to the "same partner until the top 10" format?
quester - Jun 16, 2010 4:47:38 pm PDT #14097 of 23273
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
2nd season AFAIK.