Okay, I'm a night owl so I get to be the first to weigh in. Regina, thanks for a terrific summary!

I did not always agree with the judges, but I do agree about Kamilah. She is beautiful, talented, emotional and motivated, but she did not do as well as the others this week and I do see the point about her "faking" the various styles. Melody surprised me--I was not all that crazy about her in the Broadway number (I guess hearing All That Jazz raises my expectations to the Fosse level) but she completely blew me away in the disco dance. However, Ashlé is definitely my favorite of the women; in my opinion she is far and away the most professional, skilled and also has the most charisma. I still think Melody relies too much on being sexy.

Very sad to see Artem go (but I would have been sad to see Jamile go too); I still think he could have nailed any style. I agree that we are likely to see a Blake-and-Nick dance-off (although it would not 100% surprise me if Nick went home, because people obviously adore Jamile). I thought Blake was simply incredible this week, and I had to rewind my tape to see his solo three times because I could hardly believe it. I think Blake and Ashlé are the best dancers. Will we end up with a best woman and a best man or just one best dancer? It should be the former but I'll bet it's the latter.

What a great show this week! Loved it. And BTW I really appreciated Nigel's thoughtful, informative comments, especially about the Argentinian Tango. I have seen Forever Tango on stage and I know just what he means.

I'm not sure of what the final results will be. I think it is best dancer, but I agree it should be best female and best male, especially since we have four going for it. one out of four with both male and female dancers seems just a bit unfair to me. I really loved Melody's disco with Nick, and I agree that it could be Nick going home.

Something else I just realized. They didn't say that the vote had to be one girl and one boy this week. For all we know all three males could stay and only one girl stay. It seemed like a winner take all competition now, and they didn't say that they would go by females and males this week. Unless I missed that totally. They just said the top four left. That should make things interesting.

By the way, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

We had severe weather and we were not able to view the show.
If anyone has a tape of last nights show could I get a copy please?

Fun board, nice comments. It seems like Blake is the best dancer on the show, although not very appealing personally and not very attractive, which obviously makes a difference in dance -- he is not as nice to look at doing the moves. But his solo was amazing, no denying that. Jamile is getting too repetitive -- he never seems to change much in his solo presentations. I agree that Ashlé is a better dancer than Melody. Kamilah seems out of her league. Nick is very graceful -- he may have the most grace of all -- but I agree he may fall to the charm of Jamile (although NIck is charming, too). I predict the last four will be Blake, Jamile, Ashlé and Melody.

What an exciting episode... Blake is by far the best of the male dancers - his solo blew my whole family away! I think Jamile's weak solos (weak-after-week):} will get him the boot. Kamilah's choice of an aerobics workout for her solo didn't do anything to convince me she has what it takes to make it big-time. I predict we will end up with Blake, Nick, Ashle, and Melody. I only wish that I could prove to them that I think I can dance better than all of them. (Just kidding!)

"This week we said good-bye to Melissa and Artem".

>>> Oh my GOODDD! I missed last night's episode b/c i stupidly watched LOST; Ms. Ding-dong mix-matched last night TV due to Corp America job/long commute. (and Reply did not flag me of a prior set show?!)

I CANNOT believe Artem is OFF???! Who was smoking crack with that decision?
Artem is classy, versatile, and graceful in both dance and projection of visual persona. He is so beyond in expetise against other dancers. Artem deserves the title over all existing Wanna-Bee-One-Style-Baby-Faced-Predictable-Dancers.

OK, I need a cocktail as I am having a Serious Cow.

Artem, if you get this message, a straight hot 40-ish local couple were voting 4 U ! I was a tap dancer Many Moons ago. Come to NYC or New Brunswick/NJ for a break!

Dammit -- life is a b*tch.

Maggie n Jim

Your post made me laugh, Maggie n Jim. I agree Artem is a much more advanced dancer than Jamile, but Jamile is more appealing and I think that has a lot to do with it, fair or not. Artem is smarmy. But Jamile's solos are getting boring, I agree. I still think Nick will be voted off, but I am not sure.

Concerning Blake, I'm not sure what the premise of the show is; I don't know if the idea is to find amateurs and make them stars or what, but I know that Blake has worked as a professinal dancer. I think part of the idea is find dancers who haven't necesarily had that much training (ie Jamile) and give them a chance. I get this idea because of the comments of the English judge about the purpose of the show.

OK, I admit I am biased toward Jamile. But anyway, I was just wondering.

wow i completely disagree with the ones that are saying they think Nick Lazzarini is going to go home. Nick Lazzarini is the BEST dancer on that show. Not just the boys, but the girls too.His performances blow me away. I was very excited when he and melody got to dance because I knew they would do PERFECT. I was always hoping that they would dance together but Nick and Kamilah kept getting paired up 4 times! I am very impressed with Nick. At Jump he was an assitant with the choreographers Dee Caspary and Kim McSwain and when I would watch him dance I was amazed. When I first watched "So you think you can dance?" I saw Nick on the show and I freaked out and told my whole dance company that he was on it.Now we all watch him and we try to do the best that we can to keep him on the show.
Nick Lazzarini, you're gonna win!

I completely agree with the comment above me. Nick Lazzarini should win this show and he is going to win this show!

What was the song that Kamilah danced to on the Week 10 show(wednesday september 21,2005 show)?

Kathy, Kamilah danced to 'Maniac' by Michael Sembello. She was doing an homage to Flashdance, an '80s film starring Jennifer Beals (and some wonderful stunt dancer for the more interesting moves). If you've never seen it and you're interested in dancing at all, you've got to see it! :)

Nick could be the best dancer. He could win. But I think he may be eliminated. Unfortunately viewers do not choose only on dancing ability, although Nick does have a nice personality, as well.

Again, I agree with most of what y'all have said! Nick is an incredible dancer, Blake is a great dancer but isn't he a pro already?, and I am broken-hearted that Artem is gone (especially before given the chance to hip-hop). Jamile over Artem? Puh-leez!

I wonder if Blake's attitude early-on will affect the votes in the end. Also, was anyone else impressed with the comments made by Ryan when he said good-bye? The guy has class!

I predict it will be Ashle', Melody, Blake, and Nick--or at least I sure hope it is. Jamile is by far the best at hip-hop and a joy to watch, but this contest is about versatility and ability to do all dances. I think this is where Kamilah and Jamile are lacking.

Oh, and Blake's individual performance at the end of the show? UNBELIEVABLE! Can't wait till next week.

Regina, what a great job you do summing it all up! Thanks.

Re: Jamile is by far the best at hip-hop and a joy to watch, but this contest is about versatility and ability to do all dances. I think this is where Kamilah and Jamile are lacking.

You are correct. They are lacking. But I wonder whether if they had more training, they could do it. As far as we know, Jamile has never done any ballroom in his whole life. Are we voting for the best dancer (raw talent, maybe Blake, admitedly) or the best-trained dancer? I'm just asking, not saying for sure.

I think Blake has excellent control and boldness.
I think Nick is the most graceful and joyful.
I think Jamile is the most appealing and attractive to watch (as a dancer, not just that I mean his face is cute). He has nice shoulders that look good and make the dance look good, etc.

The women on the show are not as interesting, and I don't think it's because I'm a woman, I think just by chance they turned up not as interesting.

Nick's gonna win. he better win. i know he will and all of you that think he wont.. well yall all suck!

I'm not sure who is going to win but that doesn't mean w'all suck, Rachel. Come on.

Kristin, you must be gender biased. The final three woman are diverse and amazing. If anything, Blake and Nick are practically clones, albeit clones that deserve to win. Even the late Melissa, who I thought was going to be bland and invisible when she made the sixteen, impressed me as one of the best and most versatile. Kamilah is (still) the weakest female and it's time for her to go. Jamile is totally riding the voting system and has been thouroughly outclassed by the other dancers EVERY WEEK, yet he remains. Not sure if he'll ever go with his huge fan base, fair or not.

Melody and Ashlee jammed once again but where I thought Ashlee was better the week before, this time I gave Melody the edge. As I said above, Blake and Nick were just phenomenal. Blake pulled out all the stops for his solo, that's for sure. Those guys can DANCE!!!

Can't believe we're nearing the end!

Thank you, Victoria! Can't wait for next Wednesday!

It's just that I haven't seen any amazing moves from the women. Can anyone name an amazing move they have made? I've noticed that the camera pays more attention to the men, for example Nick, when he spins, than his partners.

"Amazing" is subjective. The guys are more physical by nature, and therefore perhaps more dynamic in their movements. Ashlee and Melissa have had some amazing moves (lifts, spins, slides, killer dips, etc.) with their partners and Kamilah is so statuesque and beautiful, believe me, my eyes have been (primarily) on them. For me, Melody steals focus every time she's on. Great technique, hot body and that smile!!! If her patented "leg" move isn't that interesting to Mia Michaels, well it is to me. Overused, yes, but always interesting. :) Nick's spins get the attention from the cameras because I believe his turns are HIS trademark. He can turn like nobody's business. Better than Blake.

I've said from the beginning that Blake is probably the best dancer on the entire show, and that may pan out, attitude aside. I prefer Nick though. I think the question of Blake's professional work that has come up on this board is a moot point, as I believe several of these other dancers have had at least SOME paid gigs. The casting of this show has been excellent and as our discussion(s) indicate, there is something (and someone) for everyone! I'm going to go out on a limb and say that due to the demographics of the show (ie. there are way more female viewers) that the women will probably be gone soon. Blake and Nick are destined to duke it out and that's probably the right call. They're just too good.
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i think nick is going to win

Does anyone know what the format next week is going to be? I understand it is the finale, that two dancers will be eliminated at the beginning based on audience votes, and that four dancers will compete for the top spot. Will they be doing partner dances or all solos? Will the voting happen during the show? Will we find out the big winner right away somehow, or will that be announced later?

I guess we just have to go with the flow on this, but I am curious.

I know we all have our personal favorites (and many of us have had big disappointments) but at this point whoever wins is going to be an awesome dancer because everyone who remains is great. I think the tone of this discussion has for the most part been interesting, informative and mutually respectful, so let's keep it that way okay? :)

hi,

i am so glad that i can comiserate with other fans!

so hopefully you will understnad the sadness i had this wednesday when severe MN weather (torando, hail and thunder storms) caused a huge POWER outage right at 7pm. . .. i could not watch nor tape this week's show.

if ANYONE has it taped, please email me- or if you have any ideas, know if it will play again contact me

thanks for understanding!
k

Wootch, I totally agree with your comments about Kamilah, Melissa, and Jamile. Also, your opinions of Melody's and Ashle's and Blake's performances were correct IMHO.

Going to last week's blog I see someone posted they heard Blake and Kamilah are voted out this coming week. How could that be---number 1 that the information is available before the show and number 2 that Blake would go and Jamile would stay?

Also, I think that it's gonna be 1 best male dancer and 1 best female dancer. Just a thought, don't know for sure. And if so, I predict Nick and Ashle. But it would be so cool to see Nick and Blake duke it out for 1st place (since I think ultimately the two guys are the best dancers). Again, just my opinion.

What do you guys think?

RE: Going to last week's blog I see someone posted they heard Blake and Kamilah are voted out this coming week. How could that be---number 1 that the information is available before the show and number 2 that Blake would go and Jamile would stay?


Maybe voters are trying to punish Blake for his behavior earlier in the show. If that's the case, boy will he have learned a harsh lesson because he might very well have won otherwise -- his dancing is phenomenal. His poor social skills may have done him in, and that is part of being a dancer, as we have learned, because you have to deal so closely wih choreographers and partners. Maybe his arrogance is the reason why he is not already a very busy working dancer. It's a shame.

Jamile, on the other hand, seems to have good social skills, at least on the surface. This has worked massively in his favor. He hasn't said anything jerkish or rude to my knowledge, and he has an engaging smile.

It could be a lesson for anyone in life -- it's not always raw talent that gets you there. It's also how you relate to people.

I agree with Victoria about Nick and Ashlee being the two left. I would prefer Nick and Melody because I think Melody is the best of the girls, but Ashlee's solo last week was awesome. We'll see what happens next week. But I always have to miss the begining of it because I have dancing till 7 and thats when it starts! but hopefully I'll get to see who goes home

I really want Melody and Nick to be the ones who win this competition. For some reason I prefer Nick over Blake. I think it's because in Blake's solo, he spends time showing off his tricks whereas Nick does his solos that show off grace, style, as well as his amazing technique and his solos just flow better. I just love the way he moves.. much better than Blake. As for Melody, I love watching her dance and I think she had really bad luck when it came to partners for the first few weeks. Now that she's been getting good partners (especially last week with Nick), she's really starting to take command of the stage. Ashle is good but I dont think she's better than Melody, but she definitely deserves to be in the finals. Jamile and Kamilah definitely need to go.

I totally think Nick is going to win!!!!! Well at least he better win!! He is a great dancer, he really gets into the moves. He is a very inspiring dancer. I am a dancer myself and I only wish that one day I can dance like that! I met Nick Lazzarini at JUMP in Houston and I got to watch him dance and he is amazing!!!! It would be A*W*E*S*O*M*E* if he won!!!! He is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

was it just me or did anyone else think Kamilah is loking anorexic? she was gorgeous when the show started but last week she looked bad! my vote is for Nick -- I think Blake's attituted sucks and he just doesn't do it for me. I really don't know who I like better for best woman -- I like Melody but Ashle is an amazing dancer. if it's a single winner I wouldn't have a clue who to vote for.

These boards are starting to get me down. For the first time, I have started posting on various boards, I've found that people have been unnecesarily nasty in many cases, for no reason. I have been surprised, actually, at people's nastiness. What a shame. I'm not saying people can't have some good-natured kidding or ribbing, but to get so nasty? Why?

This board has not gotten that nasty.

Anyway, it takes the fun out of posting.

was it my anorexic comment that you found nasty or are you talking just in general?

I'm talking in general. I don't mean nasty towards the subject, I mean nasty, for no reason, towards other posters. I'm not talking specifically about this board -- I'm just sort of crying out in disappointment about the tone of some boards. Maye this isn't the right place to say it, but it just got me down earlier today because I was on a board with a fun, silly topic and people started making personal remarks. I guess it's the seeming anonymity of it that gets people doing that. Anyway. I don't mean to bring people down so I will just be quiet about it from now on.

How about: "So you want to be a plumber?" or how about "So you think you can drive Grandma?"

Or, So You Think You Want to be on a Board that Doesn't Get Nasty?

That's a JOKE, Kristin!

Really, I know what you mean about people getting mean and nasty on Boards. I think this one has been fun. But on some Boards, people take things so personally. Maybe it's because we're not talking face-to-face and therefore you can't tell what a person means by a comment? I like this Board because people give their opinion and for the most part people agree or disagree and it's cool. Nothing wrong with giving an opinion, like nothing wrong with saying someone on the show looked anorexic, for example, because it's just and opinion an isn't really mean-spirited. I mean, yeah, I bet some people on the show are loosing weight and stressed out. I would be with so much at stake! But on some Boards people get really mean and call each other names and make threats and are really cruel. I just don't get it.

Back to the show, I'm hoping Nick and Melody win. Ashle has improved alot and Blake is awesome but I just love watching Nick and Melody. Can't wait till Wednesday!

Oh, and I forgot to say that I think it's just not the same without Artem! I always looked forward to watching him dance. Oh well......

I haven't seen any nastiness on THIS particular board and for that I'm thankful. Everyone has been really fun and respectful, even in good-natured disagreement. Let's keep it up.

These rumors of BLAKE actually going this week got me thinking. Sometimes when everyone thinks a person is safe, then NOBODY votes to save them. Is it possible that because Blake is so good and danced so well in his solo that, jerkiness aside, very few voted for him cuz they were all busy saving someone else? That could mean he might actually BE gone. That would be crazy but it's something to think about...

Wootch, good point....gosh can you imagine if that's what happens!? Everyone's reaction, the judges, the audience, and BLAKE!, oh, and the other contestants.....tomorrow's the day, do we really have to wait that long?!

I've been reading some other blogs on this show and it's really funny. One "spoiler" swears Blake and Kamilah are the ones eliminated (the poster know someone who was at the taping) and then someone else who knows for a fact (they heard from a "little birdie") that it's Jamile and Kamilah who are going home! The blogs end up just stating the obvious -- we'll just have to wait until tomorrow night to find out who's right and who goes home.

Tonight's the night! Can't wait. Does anyone know how this is supposed to work? Will there be couples dancing or all solos this time? Does the voting go on all during the show with results announced at the end, or what? I can't quite get my mind around it; guess I'll have to wait and see.

Enjoy!!

I'm having trouble figuring it out too, Julane. The format of this show has been pretty squirrelly although it's also helped to keep it kind of edgy and fresh. Plus, they never milked the hour and a half format longer than they had to.

I believe that NEXT week is the finale. I take that to mean that tonight at least two are booted off, as the rumors seem to indicate. Who those two will be, who knows.

That leaves the remaining survivors tonight to be voted on and supposedly, the winner is actually announced next Wednesday (10/5). Or at least that's what I gathered from the TIVO description of next week's show.

Hi everyone!
This is my first post. I actually didn't know this site existed until this evening. I have saved each show on my DVR, until tonight....grrrrrr! I went out with my daughter for dinner thinking it was copying. No such luck! I was so upset....
I hope Wootch is right and there is another show next week. I'm going thru withdrawal....grin
Several have mentioned how good Blake was on his solo....which I thought he was awesome...but remember that the judges gave Nick a standing ovasion after his solo.I also thought that Melanie was an awesome dancer with every partner she had....unfortunately she got voted out.
When Mia said that Camilla should have been the one gone, I agreed. I think it would be very hard to pick a winner! They have all been Awesome! And I wish there could be a male and female top winner....I guess we'll just have to wait and see......If tonight was the finale for sure....I'm really sad to have missed it.....so if anyone did copy the show...or know if it's going to air again....please let Mn-dancer and myself know.....Seems we both had a bummer night. I'm partial to Nick and Melanie because they were friends before this and they finally got to dance together, and both of them got on the bottom because of their partners....Blake and Ashlee are my next pick....And Jamille has done an awesome Job for not ever dancing the types of dances he's had too.....There is always a chance for the second season for him....Also he should do as Nigel suggested and check out Broadway! You know they'll all get gigs for being in the top 6...Good night All!

I forgot to mention, that if anyone knows what happened on the show tonight....I'd love to know.......I'll check for a new post before I go to bed...Thanks

I think all the dancers in the final four deserve to be there, I was a little surprised to see Blake go, but at the same time I was glad to see Jamile stay. I think Nick blew the competition away last night, and proved that he is the best and most versatile dancer. He is so much fun and always stands out with whatever style he is performing. I am a huge Nick fan... Go Nick!!

I LOVE THIS show and since day 1 I have been a Nick Lazzarini fan! Not only is he an AMAZING dancer but his personality ALWAYS stands out! I loved when they showed he and Melody were roomies and best friends! Although Melody is a hottie, Nick has my heart! DO U BLAME ME??? :-)
Nick- I hope you come to New York so I can be your tour guide! (I 'm only 5 years older than u!) :-)
There is NO WAY JAMILE should win. It's one thing to be popular but another to be TALENTED and POPULAR (as Nick is... )!

For some reason, there is something about Ashle's dancing that seems to bother me every time. It's hard to explain, but I get a conceited vybe from her every time she is onstage. Don't get me wrong, she is an amazing dancer, but I definitely prefer Melody. In the above comments, someone said that they thought that Melody relied a lot on being sexy all the time. I respect your opinion, although I 100% disagree. If you reflect back on the auditions, Sheryl was the blonde-haired girl who the judges believed looked like Britney Spears. THAT is an example of a girl who relies on being sexy all the time. Notice how Melody gets amazing comments from the judges every week? She does not at all rely on just being sexy. She has stunning tecnique and I would love it if she won the competion. As for the boys-- Jamile is the best hip hop dancer I have ever seen, although he hasn't had the proper training needed to win a competition such as this. If he won, it would basically be sending the message to viewers that dancers don't need to be ballet trained to be a phenomenal dancer, which is completely and utterly untrue. I think Nick is a phenomenal dancer with unbelievable tecnique. Although I give Jamile a ton of credit for his amazing effort, I think Nick would be a more suitable choice as the winner of this competition.

if anyone knows when the auditions will start for the 2nd season of "So you think you can dance", please e-mail me....

please release the video of so you think you can dance after the finale.... it so amazing..We love Melody!

Are Lauren and Danny going out?