Winning US Open routines (2005) on You Tube

David Franklin · 19th-June-2006, 10:10 AM

Jordan/Tatianna

Benji/Heidi

Also, series 2 of "So You Think You Can Dance?", a US program very like Strictly Dance Fever has just started; Benji and Heidi have both made it "to the house", albeit not paired together. From the Benji/Heidi clip above, if you look in the "related videoes" bit you can find links to some footage from the show.

Geordieed · 19th-June-2006, 02:02 PM

I would love to see Benji and Heidi do that routine when they visit Southport later this year.

**Donna** · 20th-June-2006, 06:13 PM

wow. too good to be true!!!

speechless!

**Beowulf** · 20th-June-2006, 09:16 PM

If I may borrow a line from Jim Carrey in "The Mask"

Smoooookin' !!

Stuart · 20th-June-2006, 09:35 PM

For some reason I looked at the title of this and thought it related to the golf at the weekend!

**Yliander** · 20th-June-2006, 10:51 PM

you can also down load clips of the winning routines from the US Open Site

David Franklin · 20th-June-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Yliander

you can also down load clips of the winning routines from the US Open Site

Well yes, but they're only 30 second clips rather than entire routines. SwingDiego is usually pretty good about putting up full length clips, but Benji/Heidi didn't compete there.

**Chicklet** · 21st-June-2006, 09:16 PM

Now I know why E-bay's all out of pink catsuits.

**Donna** · 22nd-June-2006, 04:52 PM

I don't believe this!!!

NOW we have no access to videos at work!!! first hotmail, now this!!!!

Guess I won't be picking up anymore moves!

pjay · 24th-June-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Chicklet

Now I know why E-bay's all out of pink catsuits.

Yeah, I was really disappointed when I found that too.

**Minnie M** · 24th-June-2006, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by David Franklin

........full length clips...........

Young America (6-13)
Video of Winning Performance
Marus Garcia Redlands, CA
Hannah Clonch

How old is young Marus Garcia

amazing ................

John & Wes - Please Note for 2016 Southport

**under par** · 24th-June-2006, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Minnie M

How old is young Marus Garcia

amazing ................

John & Wes - Please Note for 2016 Southport

3987 day to go

**Alice** · 25th-June-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by David Franklin

Jordan/Tatianna

Benji/Heidi

Also, series 2 of "So You Think You Can Dance?", a US program very like Strictly Dance Fever has just started; Benji and Heidi have both made it "to the house", albeit not paired together. From the Benji/Heidi clip above, if you look in the "related videoes" bit you can find links to some footage from the show.

<still reeling>

That was amazing!

**Tessalicious** · 25th-June-2006, 10:18 PM

Yes there were some cool moves in Benji and Heidi's, and some great dramatic stuff, and he looks like he would be fun to dance with - but I can't get excited about her at all, and I don't know why. Maybe it's just that she's too thin so her arms look like they're going to break, or maybe it's a style of WCS that I'm not used to seeing, but whereas Jordan/Tatiana, Kyle/Sarah, Robert/Deborah, or Paul/Cat all have me holding my breath and thinking wow, I wish I could dance like that, Benji and Heidi didn't do it for me - yet (maybe it will be different if I see them in person). Please don't hate me, it's an inspiration thing I guess.

David Franklin · 25th-June-2006, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tessalicious

whereas Jordan/Tatiana, Kyle/Sarah, Robert/Deborah, or Paul/Cat all have me holding my breath and thinking wow, I wish I could dance like that, Benji and Heidi didn't do it for me - yet (maybe it will be different if I see them in person). Please don't hate me, it's an inspiration thing I guess.

Have to say, their routine didn't wow me, either. It's certainly a very difficult and technically demanding routine, but it doesn't do a lot for me on an artistic or emotional level.

It seems to me that some routines are mainly impressive due to their content - the bravura lifts, the accuracy, speed and complexity of moves, and so on, while some manage to be more than the sum of their parts. I think you can go too far in either direction and as someone who likes to see the big tricks, I'm glad Benji and Heidi pushing their content way beyond the minimum requirements. But a bit more emotional content and feeling would make them even stronger performers.

In fairness, I don't know how much time they had to work on it - they live on opposite sides of the US these days.

**Lory** · 25th-June-2006, 11:03 PM

I'm glad others feel the same as me. Benji and Heidi's routine was very clever, precise and no one could argue with the fact it was certainly a polished performance

but personally, I much prefer the relaxed, effortless look that J&T seem to pull off so easily

**under par** · 25th-June-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lory

I'm glad others feel the same as me. Benji and Heidi's routine was very clever, precise and no one could argue with the fact it was certainly a polished performance

but personally, I much prefer the relaxed, effortless look that J&T seem to pull off so easily

I think the difference between the 2 styles has a lot to do with the categories they were dancing in.

I don't know the names of the categories but one is obviously involved with loads of aerials which is totally different and more energetic than the other more smooth category.

I agree with the sentiments posted above with the proviso that we are comparing chalk and cheese "category wise".

I am looking forward to see Benji and partner at Southport.

in Sept and J&T next june

MartinHarper · 26th-June-2006, 12:00 AM

I guess dancing to multiple songs mixed together, or weird conceptual songs that sound like multiple songs mixed together, is pretty good for winning competitions. As a viewer, I can't say I'm keen on it. Oh well.

David Franklin · 26th-June-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by under par

I think the difference between the 2 styles has a lot to do with the categories they were dancing in.

I don't know the names of the categories but one is obviously involved with loads of aerials which is totally different and more energetic than the other more smooth category.

In WCS there are two categories: Classic, where no aerials are permitted and Showcase where aerials are not only allowed but are actually mandatory (from memory, you must do at least 3 lifts, at least one lift above shoulder height, and a maximum of 5 lifts).

But this doesn't fully explain matters; Robert and Deborah's performances are hardly lacking in artistry despite them competing in Showcase rather than Classic.

Put simply, I think the track Benji and Heidi chose is too fast; that they keep up with it is impressive, but how much nicer to see them dance to a track that gives them time to breath, and us time to savour...

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Originally Posted by MartinHarper

I guess dancing to multiple songs mixed together, or weird conceptual songs that sound like multiple songs mixed together, is pretty good for winning competitions. As a viewer, I can't say I'm keen on it. Oh well.

I think a lot of it is wanting to show you can dance to different styles of music. Have to say, that side of things didn't particularly bother me here - it was a long way from the musical abominations that you seem to see in salsa competitions.

19th-June-2006, 10:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
David Franklin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: London Posts: 2,786 Rep Power: 5 Reputation Total: 2427	Winning US Open routines (2005) on You Tube Jordan/Tatianna Benji/Heidi Also, series 2 of "So You Think You Can Dance?", a US program very like Strictly Dance Fever has just started; Benji and Heidi have both made it "to the house", albeit not paired together. From the Benji/Heidi clip above, if you look in the "related videoes" bit you can find links to some footage from the show.

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Geordieed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 436 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 144	Re: Winning US Open routines (2005) on You Tube I would love to see Benji and Heidi do that routine when they visit Southport later this year.

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Donna Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wrexham, North Wales. Posts: 3,395 Rep Power: 2 Reputation Total: 550	Re: Winning US Open routines (2005) on You Tube wow. too good to be true!!! speechless!

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Beowulf Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Posts: 7,026 Rep Power: 5 Reputation Total: 1737	Re: Winning US Open routines (2005) on You Tube If I may borrow a line from Jim Carrey in "The Mask" Smoooookin' !! __________________ "Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it’s worth"

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Tessalicious Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kentish Town Posts: 1,586 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 1703	Re: Winning US Open routines (2005) on You Tube Yes there were some cool moves in Benji and Heidi's, and some great dramatic stuff, and he looks like he would be fun to dance with - but I can't get excited about her at all, and I don't know why. Maybe it's just that she's too thin so her arms look like they're going to break, or maybe it's a style of WCS that I'm not used to seeing, but whereas Jordan/Tatiana, Kyle/Sarah, Robert/Deborah, or Paul/Cat all have me holding my breath and thinking wow, I wish I could dance like that, Benji and Heidi didn't do it for me - yet (maybe it will be different if I see them in person). Please don't hate me, it's an inspiration thing I guess. __________________ A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water. Eleanor Roosevelt Don't ask, don't tell - follow. Incubus

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Lory Forum Bombshell - Our Queen! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North London Posts: 6,770 Rep Power: 6 Reputation Total: 2934	Re: Winning US Open routines (2005) on You Tube I'm glad others feel the same as me. Benji and Heidi's routine was very clever, precise and no one could argue with the fact it was certainly a polished performance but personally, I much prefer the relaxed, effortless look that J&T seem to pull off so easily __________________ "If you're going to do something tonight, that you know you'll be sorry for in the morning, plan a lie in." Lorraine

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