First Night Out…

Well, I guess the rumors were true about Holly and Melissa! Oh well...

OK, here’s my first impression comments about everybody after watching the first show of season eight last night in order of performance:

Lil Kim: She has excellent foot technique and good leg technique. Seems like she might be a contender; needs upper body and posture work and not sure if she has a strong enough fan base that would vote for her to win the trophy.

Belinda: A lot more stiff and nervous than I expected from a Go-go! And surprisingly, not good rhythm. I was disappointed in her dancing.

Lawrence Taylor: Good rhythm and a crowd pleaser but needs much work on foot work (has flat feet!) and posture. Football players always seem to do well so I predict he’ll make it to the top six. Judges tough on him.

Steve-O: The opposite reaction I had to Belinda…he was much BETTER than I expected. Judges were tough on him.

Gilles M: Excellent; best of the night and also, not bad to look at!

Chuck: Very nice dance; sharp, strong, fast, and very good chemistry with partner! Probably will go far.

Holly M: Looks like she’s had some dance or routine experience; Was OK, no strong feelings about her dancing but still not sure she should be on the show.

Ty: Not impressed; needs work. Will probably be one of the first to go.

Shawn: Excellent; should be one of the finalists.

Steve W: Exuberant and enjoyed the dance…I was surprised by his joy. Not a good dancer but there may be some potential although I think he may be the first to go. Judges were too rough on him.

David G: Was OK; funny but maybe tried too hard to joke. He has potential; I predict he’ll land in the middle of the pack.

Denise: Inhibited and nervous; not fun, not a good dancer.

Meilssa: Probably the best current dancer but I was angry because I knew immediately that she had dance background; it is very apparent. I don’t think that this is fair to the others and also, as mentioned in my earlier post, I don’t think of her as a “star”.

Judges: Very mean to some of the contestants. It is possible to offer constructive criticism without being intentionally derogatory and nasty. Carrie Ann’s laugh was getting on my nerves also.

I like Tom B and the band but something about Samantha bugs me.

That’s it for night one!