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I think it was very good. Maks' choreography was appropriate to the samba. He was true to all the elements of the dance, as best one could be
04/16/14 11:23 AM




having to share the stage with two animated Disney characters that were over sized and dominate the camera frame. The Samba is not supposed to be complicated. It's an sexually charged Latin dance that has absolutely nothing, nothing, nothing in common with the music they were given by producers. It was beyond a stupid action by production; and, honestly, I can't think of a single thing I would have done to the choreography to improve it. Carrie Ann, surprisingly was right. These two dance as one person. It's the best I've seen Maks dance since the Internationals. Easy 9s with a one point downgrade to the ignorance of the production team. (For those really into ballroom, please watch it again and note that Meryl is on her toes and Maks, as is required in some forms of Samba, occasionally places his entire foot on the floor. If memory serves, (at my age that is always questionable) the formal style was Samba no Pé. I must applaud Maks for his incorporation of the real Brazilian Ballroom elements.

While I don't intend this as an after thought, I feel compelled to mention that Val wins the "choreographer of the night" title for me. I can only call the results of his choreography for Danica as simply brilliant. As a pair, they were stunning, and also, for me, the best dance of the night. How Len could say Danica lost hold is beyond me. I watched it frame by frame on my AVID deck. Len was flat wrong.

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* Meryl and Maks – Samba (“I Wan’na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)” from The Jungle Book) 1-800-868-3406:9-9-9-9: 36(40) Safe NT
EyesWideShut
04/14/14 06:33 PM
xx * Finally had a chance to watch the show today. I don't have an issue with the judges rewarding the dance with 9s, however, not a single other dance
DaveG
04/15/14 04:06 PM
xx * With James-Peta dance, there is a clear disconnect in the music/song and choreography but it was rewarded a '10'. Considering
cherryyou
04/15/14 08:26 PM
xx * So his choreography was good? Was it complicated? I know nothing about ballroom dancing so am always interested in your knowledge on the dances. :) NT
EyesWideShut
04/15/14 04:18 PM
xx * I think it was very good. Maks' choreography was appropriate to the samba. He was true to all the elements of the dance, as best one could be
DaveG
04/16/14 11:23 AM
xx * You never cease to amaze me DaveG. Thanks for your insights. NT
ne14cookies
04/16/14 05:32 PM
xx * Thanks, DaveG, for giving us your insight. I know little about the ballroom elements but I saw a lot of what you mentioned. NT
BBAnnie
04/16/14 05:05 PM
xx * Thank you very much for the explanation. :) NT
EyesWideShut
04/16/14 03:49 PM
xx * Any lower and I'd scream but NO WAY was Nene as good as they were NT
CJinIowa
04/14/14 06:48 PM
xx * I'm fine with the 9's. Gives them something to work for next week. ;) NT
EyesWideShut
04/14/14 06:46 PM
xx * I don't disagree with them getting 9s. I disagree with everyone else getting the same thing. The judges need to spread the scores around. NT
CCee
04/14/14 06:56 PM
xx * That's the problem every week, every season. NT
EyesWideShut
04/14/14 06:58 PM
xx * I know but I still hate it. lol NT
CCee
04/14/14 07:02 PM
xx * I hear ya! NT
EyesWideShut
04/15/14 06:59 PM
xx * Julianne is just getting destroyed this ep haha NT
AwfuLeeHandsome
04/14/14 06:45 PM
xx * Loved everytime they said something about Phoning It In...LOLOLOL NT
Mazita
04/14/14 07:15 PM
xx * That clever girl. With one offhand comment she has humanized Maks and made him a sympathetic figure. NT
Beard
04/14/14 07:19 PM
xx * Getting tired of this " phoned it". NT
Celebes12
04/14/14 06:47 PM
xx * Not sure I'll ever tire of throwing a little dirt on Julianne. She's more than earned it. NT
DaveG
04/16/14 12:41 PM
xx * 9's really??? NT
kat004
04/14/14 06:44 PM
xx * The same score as Nene? I just don't get the judges. NT
CCee
04/14/14 06:44 PM
xx * This may be the week I've most disagreed with the judges overall, particularly old reliable Len.
Beard
04/14/14 06:47 PM
xx * She looked more like the pro in this one. NT
jblig
04/14/14 06:37 PM
xx * Loved it. I loved it. They really work well together. NT
CJinIowa
04/14/14 06:37 PM
xx * Doesn't look like he phoned it in. NT
chris4266
04/14/14 06:37 PM
xx * He didn't, at all. It was fantastic. My bias may show here, but I agree with the judges for once. I'll take the hypocrisy label, I'm glad he
CJinIowa
04/14/14 06:38 PM
xx * They weren't very prolific in their love of this dance tho, more for Maks body lol NT
AwfuLeeHandsome
04/14/14 06:39 PM
xx * I actually heard praise for all the elements. NT
CJinIowa
04/14/14 06:40 PM
xx * I agree with CA, they work so seamlessly together NT
AwfuLeeHandsome
04/14/14 06:42 PM
xx * Cute, even fun. Lots of good samba moves, but somehow I just didn't love it. NT
Beard
04/14/14 06:36 PM
xx * awww that's ok,,I loved it enough for the both of us...:) NT
kat004
04/14/14 06:38 PM
xx * Count me in, i thought it was great. NT
CJinIowa
04/14/14 06:41 PM
xx * Was Meryl dancing? I missed her... NT
EyesWideShut
04/14/14 06:36 PM
xx * This is where size becomes disadvantage but they danced very well and they were so in tune with each other. I like this dance because Meryl
cherryyou
04/14/14 08:57 PM
xx * Meryl who?? NT
kat004
04/14/14 06:37 PM
xx * She's always great, this was my least favorite dance of theirs tho NT
AwfuLeeHandsome
04/14/14 06:36 PM
xx * I'm waiting for their rumba. :) NT
EyesWideShut
04/14/14 06:40 PM
xx * Yeah they are definitely my favorite couple, it just wasnt there most memorable dance NT
AwfuLeeHandsome
04/14/14 06:41 PM
xx * Hard to match up to the AT from last week with a Disney samba this week. :) NT
EyesWideShut
04/14/14 06:42 PM
xx * Lol good point NT
AwfuLeeHandsome
04/14/14 06:44 PM
xx * Yeah same here. It had some great moments, but I dunno. NT
Dulcie
04/14/14 06:39 PM
xx * I have to agree on this. NT
Celebes12
04/14/14 06:39 PM
xx * I can't be the only one really wanting those red pants to fall down. NT
CJinIowa
04/14/14 06:35 PM
xx * Can Maks wear that every week thanks NT
Kayla08
04/14/14 06:35 PM
xx * No arguments from me! NT
EyesWideShut
04/14/14 06:37 PM
xx * Works for me. NT
alex_2203
04/14/14 06:36 PM
xx * Yes please add my name to this request...thanks...:) NT
kat004
04/14/14 06:36 PM
xx * Me too, I'm in. NT
CJinIowa
04/14/14 06:36 PM
xx * Meryl has no booty to shake lol NT
AwfuLeeHandsome
04/14/14 06:35 PM
xx * Certainly not in that outfit. NT
Beard
04/14/14 06:38 PM
xx * Maks my favorite phoner inner. <3 Maks NT
kat004
04/14/14 06:35 PM
xx * Lol Maks will never be able to show himself in Brooklyn NT
chris4266
04/14/14 06:35 PM
xx * Lol I'm a phoner-inner NT
AwfuLeeHandsome
04/14/14 06:34 PM
xx * I love that Maks got to take that jab at Julianne. NT
CJinIowa
04/14/14 06:34 PM
xx * I was impressed that Donnie Osmond joined in the ridicule of JH, not enough for me to think him qualified as a judge, or course. NT
DaveG
04/16/14 03:33 PM

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