So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 — Top 8 Poll

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 — Top 8 Pic’s

Top 4 Guys:

       

   Top 4 Girls:

          

I have nothing else to report at this time except if you “mouse over” the picture you will get the name associated.  It is going to be an awesome Season 6 !

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week #6 Results

 This is the first show where the voting audience controlled who would be cut and this format will continue on to the end of the season.

 Tonight the bottom two Guys were Ryan and Nathan and the bottom 2 Gals were Noelle and Kathryn.

  Once again this week we at AAN totally agree with the viewing audience on the bottom 4 picks.  Way to go America you sure know how to pick them.

 Too Noelle and Nathan we at AAN send our congratulations for making the Top 10 and even though the both of you are leaving tonight, “Let nothing stand in your way as you continue your journey to complete your dream.”

 AAN Final comment:

 I was wowed when the “Legend of Extraordinary Dancers” performed.  They sure had some great moves.  I am constantly amazed of the body control dancers have.  Great job you guys!

 I have nothing else to add tonight except to say once again, “This is one great season for SYTYCD.”

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week 6 Performance Top 10

For here on the viewing audience will decide who gets cut based on the voting, the judges will only be on each show for their expertise opinions.  The dancers tonight will be dancing two routines with a partner chosen at random and doing a solo.  The voting is for individuals, and the results will be on tomorrow nights show.

The judges tonight were Nigel, Mary, and Adam.

Here is my performance review for tonight’s show by couple round one and two followed by the solos:

1] Noelle and Ryan
Round one: Style Hip-Hop
Nigel said, ”Noelle you were very sexy this week, good job.  Ryan you were very strong and it was a fun routine.”   Mary said, “You guys have great chemistry.  Noelle you brought it and Ryan you had it going on.”  Adam said, “Noelle you were ‘smoking’ and Ryan not your highest moment, but good.”  I like the routine but the dancing was so-so.

Round two: Style Waltz
Nigel said, “Beautifully danced, nice lifts, and good flow.”  Mary said, “Noelle you were breath-taking and Ryan you are a great partner.”  Adam said, “I was hypnotized by this performance.  It was excellent.”  I thought it was beautifully danced and had great flow.

2] Ashleigh and Legacy
Round one: Style Contemporary – Song “Poison”
Nigel said, “That was a fantastic effort from both of you.”  Mary said, “Wow, that was terrific.  There many great moments.”  Adam said, “You guys ‘killed it’.  It was the best movement of the season.”  I liked it and the movement was great.

Round two:  Style Hip-Hop – Song “Slow Down”
Nigel said, “I did not feel it.  The musicality was missing.”  Mary said, “It did not work for me.”  Adam said, “The routine wasn’t challenging enough for this level.  You guys did a good job with what you had to work with.”  I agree with Adam, there was not enough dancing in the routine.

3] Kathryn and Nathan
Round one:  Style Broadway – Song “Choreography”
Nigel said, “Perfectly done, that was tremendous.”  Mary said, “Kathryn that was marvelous and you captured the moment.  Nathan, I was worried for you this time, but you delivered.”  Adam said, “You guys did a great job.”  This pair actually surprised me and I liked it.  Very well danced.

Round two:  Style Rumba – Song “Walk on by”
Nigel said, “The dancing was good, but the routine lacked enough ballroom.”  Mary said, “It wasn’t believable.  Nathan you had good movement and Kathryn good job.”  I thought there were some ‘odd’ moves, but overall good.

4] Ellenore and jakob
Round one: Style Quick Step – Song “Four Brothers”
Nigel said, “Fun routine and you guys dance well together.”  Mary said, “That was a tough routine and you guys pulled it off.”  Adam said, “That was fantastic and I loved it.  I waited all season to see you guys dance together.”  One again I was surprised how well it was danced.  It had my attention from beginning to end and I am not a Quick Step fan.

Round two:  Style Contemporary (Sonja) – Song “Tore my heart”
Nigel said, “Wow, that was brilliant.  You guys have great chemistry and I know I have said it before, but that was the best routine of this season.  You guys took this competition to a whole new level.”  Mary said, “Great routine.  You guys not only delivered it you added more.  Great job.”  Adam said, “This is a huge moment for this show.  That was a GREAT routine.”  For me this was a “wow” from beginning to end and this is an awesome partnership.

5] Russell and Mollee
Round one: Style Lyrical Jazz – Song “It must have been love”
Nigel said, “Mollee you have grown hugely in just one week.  Russell I am so proud of you, that was brilliant.”  Mary said, “I love this partnership. You guys have chemistry.  Mollee you have elevated your dancing to a new level.  Russell you are a great partner.  This is my favorite new couple.”  Adam said, “Russell I can not imagine how a ‘crumper’ can switch gears and become a contemporary dancer.  Mollee this was your coming out party.  You shined.”

Round two:  Style Jive – Song “Land of 1000 Dances”
Nigel said, “That was a great performance.”  Mary said, “What a fun routine and you guys brought to life.”  Adam said, “You guys are a great pair and have great chemistry.”  I liked this routine.  It was fun and it had me ‘toe tapping.”

AAN “Best pair routine of the night”
Elllenore and Jakob contemporary routine (Round two)

Solos in the order danced.  The judges did not comment, but I added my 2 cents.  Remember the solos are danced in the dancers specialty style:

1] Mollee – Contemporary – Song “Rock the Beat”
So-so

2] Russell – Crumping – Song “Outros”
Wow, this routine had my attention from beginning to end.  So creative and great moves.

3] Noelle – Contemporary – Song “Every time it rains”
Good routine, I especially liked the one leg spin. (Probably has a fancy name but I don’t know what it is.)

4] Ryan – Contemporary – Song “Rock like a hurricane”
So – so.

5] Kathryn – Contemporary – Song “Beautiful”
So – so

6] Nathan – Contemporary – Song “Golden Train”
I like the routine, it had good moves.

7] Ellenore – Contemporary – Song “Beatbox harmonica”
I really liked this routine and I could see that she has a special stage presence.

8] Legacy – B-Boy – Song “No air”
Awesome routine. The moves were about as creative as one can get and executed to perfection.

9] Ashleigh – Salsa / Ballroom – Song “Por Favor”
Good routine

10] Jakob – Contemporary – Song “Always Midnight”
I was looking forward to this routine and it was worth it.  This guy can flat out dance.  Great job!

I have nothing to add right now and be sure to vote for your favorite dancer because you guys are now making the decisions.  Results show tomorrow night!

American Lake Veterans Golf Course

This amazing golf course came to our attention while watching the Golf Channel over Thanksgiving weekend.  This is a golf course specifically for use by veterans of our military (USA).  What is even more amazing is the funds to cover running this course all come from private donations, no federal funding.  There are approximately one hundred and fifty grounds keepers and they are all volunteers and they are all veterans.

Back in 2001 this course was described as a “cow pasture” and the Pepper Roberts came along.  The day after Pepper retired he made American Lake his project.  To clean up the nine hole course and make it available to veterans and only veterans.  Needless to say he was totally successful and because of the success, they are going to add nine holes to the already existing nine holes to complete the eighteen holes.  Now in order for this to happen, they needed to re-design all the holes.  So they called Jack Nickolas who is a legendary golfer and high on the list as a golf course designer.  They asked Jack how much it would cost?  In the interview I saw the guy who was asking said, “Jack did not even pause. Jack said “no charge.”   Now folks I have to tell you that Jack Nichols a “class act.”  I blog about Tiger often on this site, but Jack is a leader in inspiration and Tiger is following his footsteps.

Please follow this link (Click here) and be sure to watch the videos.  The folks who run the course and the veterans who use the course are all inspirations.  Remember, these are the guys who go out into the world and protect our freedom.  They put their lives on the line each and everyday just so we can enjoy the freedom of living in the USA.

I have nothing else to add except to inform you that this golf course is the only one in the US dedicated to our veterans.  I find that amazing and a fact that needs to change.

Peace!

Tiger Wood’s in a Car Accident and Hospitalized

Breaking News…..It has been reported that Tiger Woods was in a car accident and has been hospitalized.  The Yahoo link (click here) reports that Tiger is in serious condition, however only  early details have come in.

 Hang in there Tiger!  We are all praying for you.

We have Nothing else to report until more details become available.

 

More details have come in:

The patrol reported Woods’ injuries as serious, though Woods spokesman Glenn Greenspan said the golfer was treated at the hospital and released in good condition.

 The accident happened at 2:25 a.m., though the FHP did not release the accident report until nearly 12 hours later.

 

 

Gary Bruhn, mayor of the adjacent community of Windermere, said police from that village were among the first on the accident scene and saw Woods with cuts on his face. Montes said troopers consider the injuries serious if they require more than minor medical attention.

Nothing more at this time.

 

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 — Top 10 Pic’s

Top 5 Guys:

       

   Top 5 Girls:

          

I have nothing else to report at this time except if you “mouse over” the picture you will get the name associated.  It is going to be an awesome Season 6 !

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week #5 Results

 Once again the viewing audience voted and the bottom six dancers were chosen from the results.  The bottom six dancers “danced for their life” and the judges cut one guy and one girl.  This established the Top 10 dancers.  Starting next week only the voting audience will decide the fate of the dancers.  The judges will only be on the show for giving their opinions, which we consider valuable in making a decision to vote.

  Tonight the bottom three Guys were Ryan, Victor, and Nathan and the bottom 3 Gals were Karen, Ellenore, and Mollee.

  The judges were unanimous on their decision tonight on the girls.  The judges were NOT unanimous with the guy choice. The gal cut tonight was Karen and the guy was Victor.  Nigel commented that if he had his way, Nathan would be the one going home tonight because he has not grown since the beginning of the season.  (We agree with Nigel)

 Too Karen and Victor we at AAN send our congratulations for making the Top 12 and even though the both of you are leaving tonight, “Let nothing stand in your way as you continue your journey to complete your dream.”

 AAN Final comment:

 After watching SYTYCD for the five previous seasons we think this Top 10 is by far and away the best ten dancers to reach this level of the competition.  Each in themselves has something special to offer in their dancing, whether it’s technique or the simple fact that they are so far out of their specialty and conquering each weeks challenge.  This is going to be one tough season to decide who to vote for and with that in mind, the dancers need to connect with the viewing audience through their dance.  With the format change of the dancers partnering by random from next week on, the dancers will lose their comfort level of having the same partner each week.  In our opinion this will be a deciding factor in deciding “America’s Favorite Dancer.”

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week 5 Performance Top 12

One again tonight the viewing audience votes and the bottom three gals and three guys will dance for their lives on tomorrow nights results show.  The judges will then cut one gal and one guy tomorrow night. 

 Tonight all the dancers danced two routines.  This week is extremely important because it will decide the Top 10 and the Top 10 dancers will go on tour for a year when this season is over.

 Once the Top 10 are chosen the viewing audience will decide who gets cut based on the voting, the judges will only be on each show for their expertise opinions.  Also after tonight the couples will no longer be together, they will be picking partners at random each show starting next week.

  The judges tonight were Nigel, Mary, and Adam.

  Here is my performance review for tonight’s show by couple round one and two:

  1] Ellenore and Ryan

Round one: Style Lindy Hop – Song “I have got to be a rug cutter.”
Nigel said, “I really enjoyed watching that routine.”  Mary said, “That was tremendous the end was amazing.”  Adam said, “That was awesome you guys.”  I did not like the style, but the dancers did a good job it looked like. High energy and good execution of the moves.

 Round two: Style Broadway – Song “Razzel Dazzel”
Adam said, “You guys nailed it!  Ellenore you are a rock star and Ryan you brought the character.”  Mary said, “Ryan you dug in and got the character.  Ellenore you are unique and I don’t think we have had a dancer like you on the show.  You are the ‘it’ girl because you have ‘it’.”  Nigel said, “Both of you were in character.  Great job.”  I completely enjoyed it and I am starting to like Broadway.  Very good.

 2] Kathryn and Legacy

Round one: Style Jazz – Song “So Deep”
Adam said, “Great choreography by Sonya.  You guys keep dancing like that you are going all the way.”  Mary said, “Legacy those ‘crab walks’ were outstanding and Kathryn you are ‘drop dead’ gorgeous and did a great job.”  Nigel said, “This was my favorite routine of the season.  Legacy I never thought you were musical until tonight.  Both of you guys were great.”  I thought this was an awesome routine and I agree with Nigel as far as this being the best routine of the season.

 Round two:  Style Viennese Waltz – Song “You Guardian Angel”
Adam said, “Legacy that was fantastic and Kathryn another great night for you.”  Mary said, “Legacy those were great lifts and Kathryn you are perfection.”  Nigel said, “You needed better movement and Kathryn you are gorgeous.”  I though this was a triple “wow”.  It was beautifully danced performance wise.  I also like the message Legacy delivered about “Hope” for everyone.

 3] Victor and Karen (A new couple this week)

Round one:  Style Tango – Song “Montsorrat”
Adam said, “Victor you had great poise and stature.  Karen you had great energy and both od you did a good job.”  Mary said, “Because you two are a new couple this week I did not think you could pull this off and you did.  I was surprised and you guys had tremendous quality and movement.”  Nigel said, “You guys had chemistry and it was beautiful to watch.  Victor that was fabulous and Karen you really have something special.”  This was another ‘wow’ for me.  Very nicely done and they had my full attention.

 Round two:  Style Hip-Hop – Song “Moving Mountains”
Adam said, “That was intense but something was missing.  I think the music threw me off.  The dancing was great though.”  Mary said, “It was okay, but not memorable.”  Nigel said, “I did not get anything I could hold on too out of that routine.”  I thought it was okay.

 4] Mollee and Nathan

Round one: Style Hip-Hop – Song “Ring-a-ling”
Adam said, “Mollee you had a couple of bobbles but that could have been because of your sore ankle, but you did look stressed and the dancing was soft.  Nathan you did great.”  Mary said, “The routine started slow and picked up as it progressed.  There were a few bobbles and I enjoyed watching.”  Nigel said, “That was ‘Hip-Hop 101’ you guys needed to mature.”  I thought it was soft and just okay.

 Round two:  Style Can-Can (New style this year) – Song “Can-Can Suite”
Adam said, “Nathan did better than Mollee but both did good.”  Mary said, “You guys ‘killed it’.  Great energy and made it enjoyable to watch.”  Nigel said, “You had great energy and were the perfect couple for this style.”  I thought Nathan was good and Mollee so-so.

 5] Russell and Noelle

Round one: Style Samba – Song “Hips don’t lie”
Adam said, “I enjoyed it but it was a little too nice.  Both great dancers, but I needed more.”  Mary said, “The performance level was phenomenal and Russell you brought the joy.”  Nigel said, “Noelle you seemed to dance it too ‘clinical’ and Russell good job.”  I though it had high energy and I really liked the moves.

 Round two:  Style Contemporary – Song “A case of you”
Adam said, “You guys were gorgeous and the opening was one of my favorite moments this season.”  Mary said, “That was a special routine, it flowed from beginning to end.  It was ‘out of this world’.”  Nigel said, “Noelle you were totally committed and Russell your technique is getting better each week.”  I though it was beautifully danced and the paint was a nice touch.

 6] Ashleigh and Jakob

Round one: Style Lyrical Jazz – Song “Time Flies”
Adam said, “That was so beautiful I don’t know what to say.  Jakob you are a privilege to watch and Ashleigh that was excellent.”  Mary said, “You guys had great chemisty.  Jakob your passion and technique is great and Ashleigh you have grown a hug amount.”  Nigel said, “I take back what I said about Sonya’s Jazz routine being the best, this was.  You two as a couple give too each other what each needs.  Great job.”  I thought it was very nicely danced, but likes Sonya’s Jazz routine better.

 Round two:  Style Cha-Cha – Song “Cha-Cha Heels”
Adam said, “Jakob you did a good job and asked Ashleigh if we were welcome to her world?”  (This is Ashleigh’s specialty).  Mary said, “Ashleigh it does not gate any better than that.  Jakob you were sharp and there for her.”  Nigel said, “Great job both of you.”

  AAN “Comments”

You need to remember that the couples all have been together for several weeks and that showed in tonight’s performances, but this competition is to chose one dancer and not a couple.  After tonight when the couples are broken up and begin choosing a partner randomly, things will definitely be a different ball game.  Now I am by far not an authority on dance styles, I have to listen to the judges about that.  I do know when I am entertained and what I look for is in a routine which dancer of a pair gets my attention.  I also look for the dancer that is not even close to his or her style (specialty) and I am entertained by that individual.

  Tonight was awesome and I am looking forward to tomorrow nights results and to begin the Top 10 count down starting next week.  Bravo to all the couples on tonight’s show!

  I have nothing to add except this show “rocks!”

Oh and don’t forget “Dizzy Feet!”

Macdonald’s – Hidden Charges ?

It had come to AAN’s attention that there are hidden charges when purchasing non-chicken food items. If you order a hamburger item and when you get your order, if you ask for BBQ or Honey Mustard, there is an extra charge for the packet(s).

Jeremy was on his was to a Beer Pong Tournament and stopped at the “Trinity” Macdonald’s in Cordova TN to get a quick bite to eat.  When Jeremy received his order he asked for some BBQ sauce and was promptly charged 15 cents for each packet.  On a second visit by Jeremy to the same Macdonald’s for his lunch break he was charged 20 cents per packet.  On this occasion Jeremy called the manager and argued the point that the ketchup and mustard condiments are free so why the extra charge for BBQ?  The manger hem-hawed and gave Jeremy the BBQ for free.  Jeremy told AAN that this has happened to him on several other visits to Macdonald’s in other parts of the country.

Because I frequent Macdonald’s I now began paying attention and just last week I was waiting in line at the “Dexter” Macdonald’s in Cordova TN when a customer was called to the pick-up counter.  The pick-up order was a Quarter Pounder and when the customer came to pick-up the order he asked for BBQ sauce.  The attendant gave the customer three packets without asking for anything extra.

AAN has talked with several other folks about this issue and the consensus seems to be it depends on where you are in the country.  The fact that these extra charges are not clearly posted or known to patrons leaves a “bad taste” with this reporter.

So we think Macdonald’s Corporation needs to investigate these extra charges at some of the Macdonald’s throughout the country.  Are some stores charging for condiments without the knowledge of Macdonald’s Corporation?  I happen to know that there are strict rules included in the franchise contract and the store owners are required to follow these rules as governed by corporate.

Normally I would call all the AAN Team members scattered throughout the country to investigate these charges but I happen to know that they all only eat organic and have not been to any fast food restaurants in years so I ask the readers of this article to please leave your comments.  If you have ever been or are currently an employee of a Macdonald’s restaurant your input would be greatly appreciated.

I have nothing to add at this time except that AAN is now going to investigate other fast food restaurants as to determine if they have hidden charges for condiments.