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Sharon — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:44:22 -0000

I tried! I have to say its nice to finally have people that UNDERSTAND that I need to talk about what I've seen...love my hubby, but he just doesn't get it. He likes to watch, just doesn't feel the need to discuss.

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Katrina — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:28:24 -0000

Yah, Sharon I had to tape it because it was on at 11pm here because of Company *eye roll* So thanks for not sharing so much!

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michele — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:15:17 -0000

Man, Jurga looked TREMENDOUS. And as a couple they continue to improve literally every time I see them. Loved the dress, loved the dancing in the finals, and loved the tongue-in-cheek showdance, OMG! I had them definitely higher in the final. Anya and Pavlo look better but still not as connected or sharp as they could. Boriana was sort of a ringer for Carmen in that wig she wore for the showdance, no?

The showdance results were interesting - I agreed with the third-place finish, but was torn for 1 and 2. For me it could've gone either way. I'm a leeetle tired of robots in ballroom, I have to say.

The group dance results were interesting - with the exception of the winning couple, all the other couples gave up dances to each other.

Max and Yulia gave a great final performance of the Bird routine - to still dance it with so much conviction after all this time. Wow... and her body conditioning was just insane. That's as fit as I've ever seen her.

I'm so glad she's not retiring from competition (as they kept saying last November when they taped she show.)

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SwanLakeSambaGirl — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:57:09 -0000

Sorry you guys -- I've had the most insanely busy week ever, and I'm just now watching the show (which I had to tape last night) and will post soon on it!

SanderO, I'm pretty sure I've said before, professional ballroom dances are by definition full-time dancers; most amateur ballroom dancers have sponsors and work full-time on their dancing as well.

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Barbara — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:45:48 -0000

Loved the Latin! Too bad Anna didn't place higher - the host (sorry, don't remember his name) seemed to think they would do better. In fact, seems like I agree with his opinions more than with the judges. I didn't like the showdance winners. Transformers? Didn't like it.

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Sharon — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:50:54 -0000

Katrina,

I'm not Tonya, but I didn't see Val and Val on....I was bummed. Anna T had a very odd costume tonight! I want to chat about tonight's show with you all but don't want to give it away for those that have not seen. we are beginning to need a message board, lol!

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SanderO — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:19:03 -0000

OK these dancers have amazing bodies and control of them. I do not like the staccato look of this genre and it IS a sport more than a dance. It looks very very hard to do that well.

What I can't stand are the costumes. I hate them. The whole look is so tacky and without class and elegance.

I must not get it.

The audience loves it!

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SanderO — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:08:11 -0000

But is it because there's money in it? Big money? I thought these were all amateurs who had "real" jobs.

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Katrina — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:00:44 -0000

SanderO, You see in Pairs and Ice Dancing too. America in all retrospect doesn't have the talent base that Europe/Russia has.

I'm going to have to tape it but I can't wait...Hey Tonya, do you happen to know if Maks's brother is going to be there do you?

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michele — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:52:17 -0000

So, they come over.

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michele — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:51:56 -0000

Because professional ballroom dancers can make a nice living in the US, even if they're not finalists, and in Europe generally they cannot.

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SanderO — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:27:50 -0000

OK, so tell me why there are a bazillion ballroom dancers in the USA with Russian names?