Seeing the clip of Marilyn Hotchkiss ... makes me want to add John Goodman and Alan Arkin to the list of future DwtS shows. Those boys can move. (Sadly, I think this movie would preclude Donny Wahlberg, since it seems he's already got more training / experience than would be fun for the show.)

Alec has said that he's actually a shy person and was very intimidated by the cameras. I think he was just a little nervous last night - and I would be too!

Ship fodder from last night... He pretty much refused to say a bad word about her, and he gave Jay a look last night like "hand her over Slick, she's mine!". Yep, the ship just keeps sailing on...

Ha! I thought the same thing... he had that look, "OK, that's enough". Then Kelly looks back to him in the end imploring "Take me away from this fool, I'd rather be in your arms!". Heh-heh.

Did you guys notice when they do their side chasses -- e.g. when they were thrustin n' thrustin their hips forward after they came down the stairs, Kelly reaches back and grabs Alec's upper thigh/ass? Oh yeah!

See, that's why America can relate to Kelly, I would too if I were in her place ;)


Alec said something similar in his q & a, that if her dress fell off, he knew he'd be there to spot them -- I mean her. Uh-huh.

See Kelly knows Alec's got her back and her front! It's true love baby.

ETA because chasse not = sashay!

I did notice that! Lucky, lucky girl.

It just reinforces what I've always told my brothers - women love a man who can dance. While all the "macho men" are on the sidelines acting cool about how they don't dance, you're out there on the floor with their women.

I think the main reason Kelly won was because of several factors:

1. The "suxy"
2. GH
3. America loves an underdog
4. Alec
5. Alec's hot ass
6. Alec's hot dancing
7. Rehearsal Alec
8. Scruffy-degreased Alec
9. The Smolder
10. The Spunk
11. Kelly's never say die attitude
12. The ever improving dancing of course
and most importantly...
13. Kelly's charming, down-to-earth, no b.s. personality (It seemed to me that Kelly's segments seemed a bit longer than the others, but I'm a fan so I might be a little biased ;-)

I saw her on Leno and I was surprised that their segment was longer than usual for the second guest. I liked how Jay was kissing her butt and even tried to tell Kelly different when she made the semi-celebrity comment and she says, "No, its true". Seemed to me like she was trying to tell him that she heard what he said about her the night before and that even though she knows she's not a well known star, it was still not a very nice thing to say especially to an upcoming guest.

That was funny how Jay caught her before she fell and ended up carrying her as he segued to commercial. And I, too, saw how Kelly kept looking back at Alec like
He won't put me down, boo!

Anyone have a clip anywhere?

14. Unfair personal attacks on Kelly's appearance and personality made some people (like me) sympathize with her.

It looks like Kelly's webmaster is putting up Alec's new dance studio website Genesis Dancesport. From what I've been able to gather from comments Alec has made and what's on the site so far (it's a work in progress), it looks like all the pros from DWTS are going to be involved. I think it's a brilliant business move.

I just saw John O'hurley last night on an insurance commercial! Now everytime I see him I think of how he was robbed. I wonder who they are thinking of for next years season that will decide wether I tune in or not.

Don't forget another reason people would vote for Kelly:
0. Some people just prefer their dancing over John & Charlotte's!

I mean there are many theories and assumptions as to why Kelly won, but there is also Occam's Razor -- the simplest explanation: More people voted for her because they liked her dancing better. The judges scored them higher on that evening because they judged their dancing during finale night to be better.

Genesis DanceSport was started a long time ago in San Francisco by Alec's mom, and has been a great training program for a large number of successful Pre-teen, Junior, and Youth couples in the Bay Area. I'd been hearing for a few years now that they were going to expand their successful program to Los Angeles, and it seems from the web site that they're going to make it all happen now. Good for them!

Jonathan has been teaching with his wife Anya at Dance Spectrum near San Jose, California, I wonder if they're going to give up what they have here to move to LA and teach out of Genesis? That would be an interesting move...it would make sense, though, because I heard Anya has been promised a slot on the next series of Dancing with the Stars, so them being down there would make things work out a lot easier than trying to maintain students in Northern California.

Charlotte teaches all over the US. I think even if she were to settle in LA permanently and be based out of Genesis she'd still travel and teach all over because she's incredibly popular as a teacher, and coaches some of the top Standard (Ballroom) couples in the USA.

If I hear any more about what our DwtS pro dancers are doing, I'll let you all know! I think it's great that people are interested in them too, and not just the celebrities from DwtS.

Charlotte is a fabulous dance she definetly was classicly trained. She can be elegant yet fun thats why she was one of my favorites. I also wonder what Ashleigh is up to she was fun neat and looked to be the opposite of Charolette and more modern with her dance routines. Also she was very theatrical with her dancing as well. Both were my favorites.

I’m not sure if this has been linked or not. Suxy! It’s a mini-movie a fan of Kelly’s made I found linked on her site, you have to download it, but it was worth it to me. I would check back for previous linkage but HillPapa keeps coming in and interrupting me. I’ve already been caught looking at the replays of DWTS on the net and I really don’t want to be made fun of again. (He just doesn’t get it!) Anyhoo, the movie has some great Alec shots, including some pool ones and many with the wonderful mussy hair, if you want to get all fangirly. Okay, I admit it, I went squee and got super fangirly and decided I would be in the advance ticket line for Mr. & Mrs. Smith 2: Samba Boogaloo.

I was talking to my mom today and she mentioned something about this show. Turns out she has been watching it all along and somehow we never mentioned it to one another. She was so mad that John and Charlotte didn’t win. She was telling me how much more graceful and elegant their dancing was. I found myself defending Kelly and Alec. Then it hit me, my mom was fangirling on J. Peterman. Yet another reason I flove this show. It caters to all ages.

Oh, my, I may have found my birthday wish from my girlfriends. Forget a dinner out, a massage, or even a strip club, drive me to the nearest Latin competition and let’s enjoy! Is it getting hot in here or is it all those swiveling hips?

"Suxy" is a cute little look back at Kelly's time on the show, although I find the choice of song very odd--considering some of the references in it. I think Chic's "Everybody Dance" would have been a fun choice. But that's neither here nor there.

Where do you live HillMama? Unfortunately, not all regions are created equally... e.g. the ratio of Alec Mazo's are not always pervasive :)

Sadly, ballroom in So Cal is not as strong as in other regions even just compared to Nor Cal. But the Emerald Ball Championship that Alec/Edyta won is actually held in Los Angeles (though it has already passed for this year), but the Embassy Ball Championships will be held this year in Irvine in September. So ladies in the area keep your eyes peeled.

Then again, why look for substitutes, when the original hot piece of ass Alec will now be based in LA teaching at Genesis Ballroom. That is really a savvy venture on all the pro's part, I'm so happy they did this together.


OMG, that is so cute and probably so very true for many. I did not think about that before. He-heh, it puts a new light on some of the many posts I've read in various boards that wax whimsical about how elegant and smooth John is. I will have to tease my ballroom coach, she is one of them :) He is quite debonaire.

Now, I'm no longer surprised how vitriolic exchanges in some boards have gotten... it's really a battle of fangirls!

Are there John fangirls here who would admit it's not just his dancing? I think there might also be some John/Char shipper fangirls around too :)
And people are surprised DwtS is so successful... it's like generational fangirl heaven.

My still-beautiful, young-at-heart, 60-year-old mother, is all fangirl-y over Alec and Kelly. She would call me on the phone after every one of their performances to tell me how sexy and exciting they were and she voted by phone each week. She was so excited when I gave her the tape of A&K's interview on Leno and this morning, she was squeeing over their dance (she's just sure that the overzealous spin/trip into Jay's arms was planned.) So, I think that both John O. and Alec had cross-generational appeal.

djork, is there a list of all the ballroom competitions and where they're held? I'd love to see one locally (and I'm sure that my mother would love it too.) I live in a fairly big city (Atlanta), but I don't recall ever hearing about any dance comps here.

Just wanted to say that it's so sad that we won't get to see anymore dancing from Kelly and Alec. If only the dance competition lasted longer [sigh]. It's kind of like being a Wonderfalls fan.

BTW, has anyone suddenly found themselves attempting some dance steps when they think no one's looking? I was getting a glass of water in the middle of the night and had this urge to suddenly start making some jive steps :)

That would be great!

I think my mom was all fangirl on JOH too. He looks a little bit like my Dad.

Since I'm currently taking ballet, I haven't been doing any ballroom dance steps except after watching Strictly Ballroom, but last night while watching Mr. & Mrs. Smith, I realized they were doing a samba and then quite obviously a nice tango.

To get the bad aftertaste of this competition out of your mouth, go see "Mad Hot Ballroom" if it's playing in your area theaters. It's a documentary about innercity kids in NYC being taught Ballroom Dancing and the subsequent competitions they participate in. That'll really make you feel like dancin'--these kids are wonderful! (I need to learn the Merengue.)

I've thought all along that there was some fangirl element in John's fanbase. He's a sexy guy who looks like he was born to wear a tux. Every time some reference is made to Kelly's appearance/assets, I wonder, "What about John's?" The fact that he's a silver-haired fox who wears a tux like a second skin helps contribute to the image of him as an elegant ballroom dancer. If Ozzy Osborne was out there doing the same moves in denim and a frizzy pony tail, he wouldn't have the fanbase that John garnered.

I live in L.A. and I think I'd be too intimidated to sign up at Genesis as I am such a fangirl of DwtS and of its pro stars, although it would be awesome to see Alec, Jonathan, etc. in person if they were teaching classes. If DwtS continues to be on the air and garner high ratings the general population's interest would be there.

I am really missing this show already! I think there are a lot of people who could be interested in ballroom but won't admit to it. I know that ever since I was a wee girl I've tried some dance steps in front of my mirror. That's why I identified with what Rachel said about herself as a young girl.

As for the next edition of the show, I hope TPTB gets an interesting mix of "stars" just like this one had. Much of the reasons why I watched (other than the suxy, hot stuff!) was the stars were nice people, they made me laugh, and they weren't afraid to appear on camera with no makeup!

There are a couple of good ones in Atlanta every year, with some incredible east coast hotties that would definitely fill the place in your heart vacated by Alec's suxyness.

US Professional, Amateur, and Pro/Am competition calendar

US Amateur competition calendar

More pros tried out for "Dancing with the Stars" than were actually cast on the show, so chances are if you actually make it to a live comp you're bound to see one of the other people who were possible matches to teach some of the stars. Of course, they aren't going around identifying themselves, but it still could be fun to watch and think "wow, if they had only put him with Rachel."

ETA: I forgot to mention -- you'll notice that the levels of delightful cheezyness that were present on "Dancing with the Stars" are also seen in regular ballroom competitions. Tight pants. Waxed chests. Deep dark painted-on tans. Super-dramatic makeup. Shellacked hair. Dresses (and men's shirts) covered in rhinestones. A very few comps even have "open marking" where the judges do hold up their marks at the end of each dance (but they don't make any comments). About the only thing you won't see is the disco ball trophy!

Alec & Edyta compete a lot, as do Jonathan & Anya. They're both in the "Professional Latin" division, so that would be your best chance of seeing them. Ashly and Charlotte aren't competing these days. I'm not sure if Louis is competing any more but he still does shows with one of his previous partners, Julie Fryer. He even produced a show on Broadway for a while.

For BrainyBlonde and others: Links to Dancesport schedules

NDCA 2005 Pro, Am & Pro/Am calendar. NDCA is the governing body for dancing in the US.

USABDA 2005 Am calendar. The USABDA is the governing body for amateur ballroom. Top amateurs can be as every bit good (and hot) as professional dancers.

There's also the ISDF (International Dancesport Federation) calendar which would not be of use unless you are international... except they are holding one of their GRAND SLAM series here in Irvine, CA, USA (see below).

I mentioned the Embassy Ball above held in Irvine, CA this September, but forgot to rave that it will feature the ISDF Grand Slam event, the WDDSC World Cup and NDCA World Open Championships!!! Get yourself to Irvine if you are anywhere close, because it is a chance to see the best international dancers in the world!!!

BrainyBlonde I think I spotted a USBDA event in Atlanta on the calendar linked above. But there is also I believe the Atlanta Open which has a Pro/Am Championship (but I believe it has passed this year).

Sorry for the excessive linkage! Disclaimer: I cannot guarantee the hotness content at these different events :)

ETA ooops I missed ziglettospal's post.

WORD. I think that's what makes this show different from the typical reality shows. No backstabbing, conniving, ego, cast incest (although I wouldn't mind Kelly and Alec hooking up). It's cheezy but in the way that makes Evander so lovable. Just try and compare this show to other celeb-reality shows. I feel dirty just thinking about them (especially that weight loss one - ech) but DWTS gives me the warm-n-fuzziez :)

Sadly, I don't know how well the new "stars" are going to be. The season 1 cast seems like such a fluke.

For the Kelly & Alec shippers, I love how this recapper plays with Alec's words:

ROTFL! Kelly & Alec the whole world is on to you! Just get it over with!


Poor Alec, but he's gonna have a hard time backing this up considering he went on live tv to say he's "always the best-looking guy on the dance floor"! Sorry, but I will have to snark on him endlessly for this regardless of how true this statement is...

Come to think of it, maybe he just felt obligated to make this claim, maybe it's his public service announcement and he only had our health in mind:

WARNING: Watching can cause shortness of breath, hot flashes, excessive drooling and uncontrolled squeeing. Partial nakedness can double these risks and lead to abuse of the replay button!

ziglettospal and djork, thank you so much for the links and info on all of the ballroom comps. I am now envious of everyone who lives in Florida and California since so many of the comps seem to happen in those states. I will try to get to the USABDA Southeast Regionals here in Atlanta in Oct. and keep the Atlanta Open in mind for next May. Fun! I would love to ask more questions about attending these types of events, but I fear that I may be veering off-topic here. So . . .

I'm wondering what the heck is going on with ABC. Why haven't they announced a second season for DWtS yet? At the very least, the network needs to be throwing the fans a bone about when we can expect it to air. Come on! Does anyone have any idea how long it took to pull this first season of DWtS together? I'm just curious as to when it was officially announced and when the professionals and celebs were chosen.

I was watching the first episod of the second season of Strictly Come Dancing (the BBC show DWTS is taken from) and it's all there...

It was the same egotistical comments from the pros, the exact same format, the same announcer, the horribly cheesy host (Bergeron was miles better if that gives you an idea of how horrible this guy was), Len and Bruno, music, stage, everything....

I thought the judges were harsh in their comments at times during the American show, but that's nothing compared to what they said to people on the BBC version. They had 4 judges and 2 of the judges gave one of the couple a "1"!!

BrainyBlonde, the suits at ABC are trying to figure out how to make the most of DWtS, so they're actually spending some time working out when/how to handle it so that the results come out the best (Keep it a summer show? plug it into the fall line-up? If so, where on the schedule? how often to run it? All those questions have to be considered.)

So it's really a good omen that they haven't immediately thrown a second season together and tossed it onto the schedule willy-nilly, in a spot that might get it totally smashed. After the Who Wants to be a Millionaire debacle, it's comforting to see them giving DWtS some thought.

Some (late) thoughts on Leno:
- I didn't know Leno had made comments about the show the night before, but if so, good for Kelly for calling him on it. I remember Paul Bettany was being interviewed by one of the late-night guys, and the host spent the entire segment before with the earlier guest basically making fun of stupid British accents and British words. Paul came out and was like, "umm, did your minders not tell you who your next guest was? And did you not know I was British?" It just comes across as either 1) they are trained monkeys who don't do anything but show up, tape, and go home, and don't know or care about the week (or night's) line-up; 2) not bothering to know anything about the guests that are on their show.

- Anyone else think Leno's question about Alec laughing about Kelly's abilities to his girlfriend seemed rather non sequiturish? I wonder if ABC or Alec and Kelly wanted people to know, now that the show is over of course, that there isn't anything going on there. I had glossed over on his ABC bio about his being involved with someone else, probably b/c it was more fun to think he and Kelly were falling in lurve while dancing.

- Think Kelly was wearing pants to hide massive bruises on her knees?


I agree – I thought Kelly was fun, self-aware (“yeah, this is such a sap story…”), and made Alec much more interesting. Had he been shackled with a different partner, he could have easily come off as a stern, no-fun guy all greased up in ballroom fashion. So I hope he clicks with his next “star” as well. I'd like to see Charlotte paired up with a younger contestant next time, one that is nearer her own age. See what she can do with someone with more athleticism and energy.

It would be kind of cool, if entirely improbable, if John and Kelly were the co-hosts next season.



I'd like to see the show run longer (make the stars learn and perform each ballroom dance, for instance), and I think it is popular enough to do an American Idol-type half-hour results show either the night after performance night, or the night right before the next performance. It could be filled with the professionals dancing with other professionals, perhaps previewing the next week's dances so the audience can see how it *should* look. There's lots of potential for filler with this show. I think the show would do better if the scoring was cumulative, or at least for a few weeks -- you can get to know the couples better, and form a connection/interest.



My fave double intendre of the series was after the foxtrot (or was it the paso?) when Host Tom comments on Kelly's flexibility, and she graciously credits Alec with teaching her how to stress, and Tom says "I bet" or something similar, and the audience starts tittering, and Alec and Kelly do the whole embarrassed "Oh, that sounds bad" thing.

The main thing that disappointed me were the judges "tens". I felt they knew Kelly was the winner because of the popular vote, and had to ratify that. Kelly is 1,000 times more athletic than John, and that's what she did - show off her athleticism. Any time she was un-hooked from Alec she was unstable on her feet and her dancing was minimal. Her best "dancing" was her "wardrobe malfunction" and her jive - she lifted those heels off the ground under her own steam and moved her feet, not just her hips. John was 1,000 the better DANCER, IMO. Lift-centricity, if you're in good enough shape and the weight difference allows, skirts the whole "technique" thing.

THAT off my chest, I "listened to" an interview with Charlotte on one of the Dancesport pages. The subtext I got is that Dancesport is a cutthroat, bitchy, political environment, and for that reason she adored John and loved DWTs. She liked performing again, found John to be game, generous, a good sport, genuine, smart, sweet. Yeah, I got that she appreciated him for HIMSELF, but there was this undercurrent of she's seen a lot of ugly stuff, and having to wrangle a celebrity could have been ugly, but HER celebrity was a sweetheart, and that's what she looks for. More than once she advised Dancesport aspirants to steer clear of gossip, negativity and focus on what they're doing. I think she was pleased "her" celebrity was a nice man.

She said John's wife told her John couldn't even dance at their wedding. She said John would surprise her shortly before an episode by "getting" something she'd said a week before, and incorporating it. She also said she changed her style of teaching completely - she had to invent terms for someone without an organized dance background, and teach to short-term memory, not a foundation for a Dancesport career. She still kept some of her artistic integrity - she said after week 2, all the pros got their music a week ahead, so they were faced with a choice - choreograph the dance prior to getting the music, and then just paste the dance onto the music selection. Or wait til they got the music, then choreograph. She said she chose the latter, because her philosophy is that the dancers are communicating the music. She DID teach John the character of different dances, and different steps ahead of time, but didn't literally choreograph til the music was at hand. She also said everybody was so great it was sad to have people cut. She wishes everyone could have stayed through to the finale and then a winner chosen, because the backstage chem was great and supportive.

For Charlotte/John "shippers" look at the Patrick Swayze clips. John's wife is there in what looks like a leotard and boots. She and Charlotte are as frisky and friendly in the corners as John and Charlotte are while dancing. Charlotte said the whole thing is totally organized - from costumes to rehearsal space to clip packages, so we figure every time she and John were rehearsing, the DWTS crew was there to tape it and John's spouse was part of the experience often as not.

Lastly - I think the two finalists had the best partner chemistry in every way. John seems like a traditional, classic guy, very bright, and he was paired with a traditional, classic partner, very bright, intuitive and sensitive, top of her field.

Kelly, for all her self-deprecation, seems like a strong character - VERY strong - and Alec was also very strong, and also quite a good choreographer - he understood HER strengths.

I've looked up these characters on the web and I think Ashley and Joey ended up reinforcing each other's weaknesses.

Evander and Edyta - what could she do, really? She's a firecracker, he's way more mellow, dance-wise. She's an awesome dancer, but it kind of comes off like her dragging him around the floor.

Louis AmstelLight - a very big cheese in the dance-world, top of the line, but what could he do with Trista's stiffness, prissiness? Trista's line was great, and I LIKE Trista (not a hater at all) but her dancing gave me a headache. I'd rather see Kelly stumble and fall over and over than that priss. Okay, so I contradict myself about dancing values, but still.

Rachel/Jonathan - he played it too safe with the choreo, and physically she overpowered him.

Kelly/Alec - perfect physical disparity between them. Totally left open using athletic exhibitionism to compensate for dancing weakness. Plus he's a bright choreographer, they "looked" right together, and he's a strong personality.

Charlotte/John - same thing. They "looked" right together, she's a smart choreographer, and she understood his strengths and weaknesses.

Well, unfortunately I live smack dab in the middle of nowhere. I know I'll have to travel to see any dancing because I have to travel for most things. That's okay, I have a big birthday coming up in 1 year & 3 months (yes I count those extra 3, I won't be 40 'til I have to) & I was already planning a girls only trip as it was, so if I decide to change destinations I can always do that. Thanks for the info on where to look djork & ziglettospal!
Hey that could be a new tagline. DWTS: Squees for all ages!

More dancing is coming to network TV, and soon!

"So You Think You Can Dance" will start airing on Wednesday, July 20th, at 8pm on Fox. Check local listings. Now I have something to watch on Wednesday nights now that "Dancing with the Stars" is over. This is the American Idol-inspired show that supposedly will be hosted by Paula Abdul.

Originally I heard that they weren't going to take dancesport (competitive ballroom) couples, but I'm guessing that the success of "Dancing with the Stars" changed that because I know one couple who auditioned and were called back. They're one of the top amateur Latin couples in the US, and the man is HOT with a capital "HOT." Some people think he's the hottest guy on the floor in the US, so if they show up on the air there will be plenty of opportunity for squeee-ing with delight. And the lady is a real firecracker too -- athletic and sparky like Kelly, but an amazing dancer. I've "bumped" the SYTYCD thread in this forum, so join us over if you want....

By the way, I'm over the whole Kelly winning thing. I was bitter for the first two days but now I feel a lot better. I'm just happy and amazed that over 20 million people watched the show and that it drew more viewers than a televised NBA game!

LOL. I can see the TWoP Con now, there in the audience, dressed to the nines, binoculars in hand and bubbly at the ready. Plan now, avoid the rush. Or maybe plan on a rush, providing you can make it.

ziglettospal which couple are you referring to?

Some of us like to do early research... :)


I SHUDDER to think what've happened if he got paired up with Trista? UGH, the thought is so horrible I can't even fathom.

LOL, how could I forget!

Since networks don't often put thought into anything they do, this makes me feel better. So, thank you for that, Rabrab.

I'd like to see an 8-week DWtS on in the Winter (say, Jan/Feb or Feb/Mar, so that it would hit a rerun-heavy month/sweeps month period) and again, in the Summer. I also like the idea of a two-nights-a-week deal so that we'd know the results of our voting the night following the performances rather than having to wait an entire week.

Can any viewers of the UK or Australian celeb-dancing shows tell me how those shows air in your countries? Are they on once-a-year? Twice? And for how long at a stretch? 6 weeks or more?

I am really looking forward to "So you think You Can Dance"! I really enjoy watching dance and I love music so it makes for a great show. The ONLY thing that will hinder my enjoyment is the fact that Paula Abdul is hosting. She annoys the hell out of me and she really shouldn't have even been involved in AI. So now after watching AI and seeing her I am sick of her. Personally she should have judged this show and not the singing show. I DO hope that their is an element of ballroom dance in this show becuase I LOVE it!

P.S. I also am learning to accept the outcome of the show.

I just wanted to say that I have been watching "Dancing with the Stars" from the beginning because the concept of ballroom dancing was so strange and interesting to me. I was not disappointed at all in tuning in every week and I loved every moment of this cheesy, entertaining show. I am only sorry I did not post until the end of the season!

I also wanted to thank all the posters who have ties to ballroom dancing for posting and helping out all of us ballroom newbies. I loved reading all the gossip and background of the pros on the show. I only wish that there were competitions near my home so I could check them out in person!

I liked Charlotte and John but I LOVED Kelly and Alec and sent my measly one internet vote to them every week because I never managed to watch the show live. In the beginning I voted for Kelly because I felt the judges were unfairly critical in the beginning, but then I voted because they started to impress me every week. So I was happy with the outcome and I cannot wait until the next installment. I am only sorry I could not watch the UK and Australian versions.

Also, the 13-year-old fangirl inside me just lurved the chemistry between Kelly and Alec and, like so many of you, I giggled as I imagined the torrid love affair happening offscreen, significant others be damned! I have not gotten this giggly about some random non-couple in a long time.

I am going to miss this show. Where else am I going to be able to watch from my living room men twirling in ridiculous tight pants, women in sequins, tangos danced to Britney Spears' "Toxic", and the crowning moment when winners receive a garish, cheesy discoball of a trophy while mountains of gold confetti fall from the ceiling, and random sparks shoot from the stage. Magic.

Edited to say that I just watched the Kelly and Alec mini-movie that HillMama found and posted and I am such a dork because it made me smile the entire time. Sigh.

I just saw a promo for "So You Think You Can Dance", and something to the effect of "they can dance alone, but what happens when paired with a partner" was mentioned. Is it a live/viewer-voting show, or was it already filmed? If it's the former, I wonder if the partner aspect was introduced due to the success of "Dancing With The Stars".

I was just going to post here how I've developed an unhealthy fixation on the show - especially Kelly/Alec. And one prime example? I just deleted 5 minutes worth of thought on the proper shipper name for them (i.e. Brangelina) but I didn't want to subject them to that!

I saw that fan vid too and it's so cute. I agree with the poster who thought the music choice somewhat odd. I'd do one myself but my computer is crapola. If anyone is inclined to do one, may I suggest songs from Dirty Dancing - a movie that seems like it was inspired by Kelly and Alec (even tho it came first!).

Check out Kelly's official board in the music video section and the video promo gallery. Some video makers have made some videos featuring her and Alec. You may have to scroll a few pages but there are some already made.


Here is the link.

* raises her hand *

Oh, I'm a John fan too! I just loved John and Charlotte's chemistry and hope that in the future we can somehow see them dance again. Although I will watch the new SYTYCD show, I somehow doubt I will have the same sense of delight that DwtS gave me...

Oh, and as for the next edition of DwtS, I can't see it happening before March of next year. ABC has a full fall and midseason schedule, and then there's the Winter Olympics airing on NBC in Feb. 2006. Figure skating and ice dancing will be on!

It won't let me click on the link to see the Suxy! video made about Kelly and Alec. Anyone have the actual Web address?

Anyone have any insight into this thing called Ballroom Bootcamp that has turned up on my TiVo?

Thread is open for questions for Alec at Kelly's DwtS site. Not sure when he will be there to answer them, but he usually answers all questions at some point.

alliebear here's the Kelly & Alec vid file link.
Hope it works. You can also click on the link on this thread by the fan who made it.

And another music vid by another fan. I am a big fan of the swimming pool scene!

ETA Your welcome alliebear & HillMama.
I hope they come out with dvd's of season 1, and since there is only 6 episodes, I hope they fill it out with longer outtakes from all the rehearsals. I'm sure they have them, and it makes me sad to think there is some more of the 'suxy' burried on the cutting room floor.

Thank you djork! The link for "another music vid" was wonderful! Plenty of slow-mo for the fangirl in me. Much better music too IMO, didn't distract from the visual. And oh the visual - yippee! You know Kelly & Alec have so much chemistry together when they dance it's no wonder so many of us are shippers for these two. They just sell the suxy well.

Thanks for the link djork. It worked that time.

From what I've heard, "Ballroom Bootcamp" is a show where they took regular people and prepared them over a short period of time to compete in a ballroom dance competition. The competitive event itself was filmed at a real competition, the Yankee Classic which was held in Boston this June. However, it is my understanding that the BB people didn't actually compete in the regular Yankee Classic events, but rather danced their own competitive events against each other during breaks in the regular Yankee Classic program. Still, it sounds interesting and you can bet I'll be watching it! There's a "sneak peak" preview of the first four episodes on TLC (The Learning Channel) starting July 15. I see it listed four times on my TiVo, check local schedules for time and channel.

GREAT vid! Thanks for the link. Quite provovative. Alec is uber-hunky without the hair grease, I think. I love the soundtrack on the vid--the drums makes their dance seem like some pre-historic mating ritual!

Finally! *L* I asked about this show a few pages back. It looks interesting. It is supposed to be like AI in where the viewers vote who moves on, etc.

It looks like the concept it taking people who can dance and making them into a ballroom dance pair and have them compete.

Either way, I will check it out to see if it catches my interest/worth watching.