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Dancing with the Stars

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  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 2,101
    edited April 2012

    If Gladys lost 60 lbs she must've really been heavy, because she's still quite plump.  Good that she's continuing her weight loss program though...why not keep dancing...it's good for you!

  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2012

    I hear that they have dvd's with dancing programs for exercising to lose weight. I can't find them anywhere though.

  • onvacation
    onvacation Member Posts: 521
    edited April 2012

    Oh I think I saw those last year - can't remember the name of it.  They were making the talk show rounds last year when I was unemployed!  I will see if I can find them!

  • divinemrsm
    divinemrsm Member Posts: 6,621
    edited April 2012

    Amazon.com: Dancing With the Stars - Cardio Dance

    Looks like you can find them on Amazon, here's a link to one......you can get a used copy of this one for $1.42. 

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,805
    edited April 2012

    I found a DWS Cardio Latin Dancing DVD at Walmart. O.K. but not quite the same as actually dancing with a star!

  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 929
    edited April 2012

    Ruth - I agree, not unless Maks or Toni shows up at the house to give us the dance lessons. LOL

    Tom did mention the dance videos but can't remember what he said.  I am not buyin another dance video to collect dust on the shelf. 

  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 1,997
    edited April 2012

     Here are some of the Martha and the Vandella's hits you might remember. I really liked Dancing in the Street, when I was a teenager. 

    Dancing In The Street
    Nowhere To Run
    Jimmy Mack
    I'm Ready For Love
    (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave

  • shorfi
    shorfi Member Posts: 437
    edited April 2012

    Kaara...it took Gladys over 2 months to lose the weight. She also followed some sort of program for weight loss and that coupled with the hours of dance rehearsals did it. I think for a 67 year old woman she looks fabulous. She has me by 10 years and if my body could look that "tight" I would be happy!!!

  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 2,101
    edited April 2012

    shorbr:  That's a lot of weight to lose in only two months...more power to her!  I hope she stays on her diet and exercise program which is the key to good health.

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,805
    edited April 2012

    Does anyone know how the dancers are paired up with the stars? Is it the luck of the draw or some other way?

  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 3,600
    edited April 2012

    I have  no idea but I would like to know too.

  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 1,997
    edited April 2012

    The producers manage such things on reality shows. Too much at stake to leave it to chance.

    Ginger

  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 3,600
    edited April 2012

    I kind of figured that much but I would like to know the criteria.

  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 1,997
    edited April 2012

    They aren't going to tell. The goal being to make the show as interesting and popular as possible. Not always in the ways we would intuitively imagine. :P

  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2012

    thanks TheDivineMrsM for checking our the video for me.

     Gingerbrew, I loved Martha's songs too when I was a teenager.

    I like to do exercises to good songs and good music. I just started an exercise program as I have gained much too much weight.

  • divinemrsm
    divinemrsm Member Posts: 6,621
    edited April 2012

    I also wonder how they decide in which order do the couples dance each week.  And how do they decide which ones get the 'foxtrot' or the 'walz' or the 'cha cha cha' or the 'samba'.  Also, how do they pick the music?  I thought I heard once that the professionals are given several music selections that go with their dance and they get to pick which song they dance to.

  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 2,101
    edited April 2012

    Yeah...when they did that "behind the scenes" the other night, why didn't they cover that instead of all the other BS that no one was interested in!  Inquiring minds want to know!

  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 1,997
    edited April 2012

    Seriously. those details are never revealed. The contestants and performers have contracts that require this silence, with huge monetary penalities if they disclose.  I might have worked on a reality show ten or so years ago. :)  Still, I watch these shows, enjoying, even though I know what is going on behind the scenes. The shows are designed to make the best viewer experience so they get the best ratings.

    Hugs Ginger

  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 2,101
    edited April 2012

    Ginger...true....in the end it's all just mindless fun!  Looking forward to the start of the Bachelorette in May so I can watch that cute Emily play with guy's hearts:)  LOL

  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 929
    edited April 2012
    Ah yes, mindless fun and eye candy...just what the doctor ordered. Laughing
  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 929
    edited May 2012

    ARe you ready for some fun?  It's classical night. 

  • shorfi
    shorfi Member Posts: 437
    edited May 2012

    I thought Melissa was ok. She seemed a little shocked with the judges decisions. And did I hear a little 'cry' in her voice? I am hoping she gets the boot tomorrow. She seemed to pout with their comments, after all she danced like that in front of her spine surgeon...lol

  • onvacation
    onvacation Member Posts: 521
    edited May 2012

    I think the music in classical night goes much better with the dancing!  

  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 929
    edited May 2012

    OMG, William and Cherryl dancing to "Ave Maria" sung by Jackie.  It was beautiful!!!

  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 929
    edited May 2012

    shorbr - I think Melissa is trying but there is something about her personality that doesn't allow her to let go and enjoy.  If only she would loosen up.

  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 929
    edited May 2012

    Jackie Evancho has an amazing voice for such a little girl. She nailed the Ave Maria.  What a voice for a 12 y/o.

    Go Roshon! 

  • onvacation
    onvacation Member Posts: 521
    edited May 2012

    Jackie is amazing!  i first saw her on Oprah and was blown away!

  • shorfi
    shorfi Member Posts: 437
    edited May 2012

    As much as I hate to admit this, marie and Derek were wonderful. They were perfect. Jackie has a gift that is unbelievable. She was absolutely wonderful!

  • onvacation
    onvacation Member Posts: 521
    edited May 2012

    I agree Marie and Derek we on fire!

  • JustJean
    JustJean Member Posts: 170
    edited May 2012

    I'm not a huge fan of Maria OR Derek but OMG that dance was incredible. I hope it winds up on YouTube so I can download it and watch it over and over.

    I love Little House on the Prairie but Melissa needs to be at the bottom. I wasn't impressed with Jaleel this week either.

    But you know, I think this is the strongest show they've had so far. Amazing that all these diverse people can turn out such marvelous performances!

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