Private (Couch Potato) Dancer ...

[mrdreamjeans]

Let me begin my day with shout-outs to deanosota and qbear! Happy Birthday, gentlemen!

Though my days have been productive, the past two evenings have been less so. Much channel-surfing has ensued via a horizontal position on my comfy couch, surrounded by pillows and my cell phone, with a refreshin' beverage close at hand:)

After shaking my head at yet another reality program announced for the Fall (American Band), I tuned into reality shows. Tuesday evening, I switched back and forth between a repeat of CSI and a show I'd missed called "On the Lot". In "On the Lot" several director candidates compete by making a short film for a period of several weeks, then are voted off one by one. The episode I caught was the finale. I was drawn in as each of the three finalists picked two of their short films for us to see and made a pitch for the public's vote. The winner receives a contract to work with Steven Spielberg at DreamWorks. All six of the shorts were excellent. The finale judges were Carrie Fisher and Garry Marshall which added a camp feel to the proceedings. Like on "So, You Think You Can Dance", the competitors have real, measurable talent.

Tonight is the two-hour finale of the third season of "So, You Think You Can Dance". I don't know how any of the kids stood up to the grueling pace. In last evening's show, each of the finalists had to perform four routines, each a distinct challenge. Two of the choreographers failed to showcase the dancers properly and I would really like to know why the Hip-Hop choreographer Wayne Sparks seems to have such influence on the proceedings. I haven't liked any of his work or his attitude.

Highlights of the show were a Viennese Waltz danced by Lacey and Danny, a Contemporary routine danced by Danny and Neil, a Cha-Cha featuring Danny and Sabra and Danny's solo. Danny's solo made me tear up. It was the first time on the program where I saw the kind of joy I feel when I'm dancing. I may look like me with my level of ability; but inside - when I dance, I soar like Danny. After wiping the tears from my face, I reached for my drink from my reclining position and sighed:)

Here are my predictions after last night. Sadly, my girl Sabra was not shown off to advantage in two of the routines and it may hurt her in the voting. The voting is for America's favorite dancer, not best ... I will be happy with any of the finalists winning except Lacey.

Who I think will win: Neil
Who I would like to win: Danny or Sabra
Who should win: Danny

Now, where's that remote? I have much to do today, but we're getting heavy rains this morning and I'm staying in till it lets up. If this trend continues, (We're 15 inches ahead of usual rainfall totals for the year) we are going to need an air-conditioned ark.