Kristi Yamaguchi & Mark Ballas - Season 6 - Page 2

tango7 · 03-15-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by skyhigh79

Definitely has the flexibility and dance training, but will she be able to work those, somewhat raunchy, sexy latin numbers? Or will she be stiff and prim.

Love Mark's choreography... he is one of the best, even better than Derek.

I'm also a fan of Kristi's. Elegance? Definitely. But I wonder about the sexy latin dances and the Jumpin' Jive.

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Lois Lane · 03-15-2008, 08:54 PM

I remember Ekaterina Gordeeva (fantastic pairs skater/gold medalist) saying that when she and her skating partner got married, they were HORRIBLE ballroom dancers 'cause they could only dance/move well when they were gliding on ice. Anyhow, I like Kristi and I hope she does really well (and Marlee, too!).

Florimel · 03-15-2008, 09:24 PM

Yes, LoisLane, I just heard an interview with Kristy where she admitted that she is a lot clumsier on her feet than on ice skates. I'm still looking forward to watching her.

I've also seen her do some sexier routines on ice after she turned professional, so I wouldn't think that is as much of a problem.

gonnerwife · 03-16-2008, 01:31 PM

dancing and skating are quite different--kristi said in an interview that she has to get used to moving at every beat of the music instead of just gliding along and doing a jump or step at a certain moment of the music. she also isn't used to performing or even wearing high heels, either. anyway, all of the female stars this season seem to have some dance experience. shannon elizabeth had eight years of jazz, tap and ballet. and, for the men, mario is a hip-hop dancer. i think dwts may have been trying to make a point after some complained about sabrina last year--that dance experience other than ballroom doesn't matter when it comes to this competition. and, i just want to say, go mark!

lyb5007 · 03-16-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gonnerwife

dancing and skating are quite different--kristi said in an interview that she has to get used to moving at every beat of the music instead of just gliding along and doing a jump or step at a certain moment of the music. she also isn't used to performing or even wearing high heels, either. anyway, all of the female stars this season seem to have some dance experience. shannon elizabeth had eight years of jazz, tap and ballet. and, for the men, mario is a hip-hop dancer. i think dwts may have been trying to make a point after some complained about sabrina last year--that dance experience other than ballroom doesn't matter when it comes to this competition. and, i just want to say, go mark!

I think SYTYCD makes that point, too. Dancers may be outstanding in their own genres, and only so so in others.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Kristi perform! She was always a favorite on the ice; I hope she can translate skills to the dance floor. She certainly has the mental strength and work ethic to take and use criticism to overcome weaknesses.

astrotronix · 03-17-2008, 02:57 PM

This team is going to be lethal. Theres a lot of talent here. I love them as a a pair. I hope he gets redemption from being robbed of at least 2nd place last season.

Blues Songstres · 03-17-2008, 05:17 PM

I agree.

Does anybody know if he and Sabrina are still together?

astrotronix · 03-17-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blues Songstres

I agree.

Does anybody know if he and Sabrina are still together?

Last time I checked they were, they hosted a party together or something.

gonnerwife · 03-17-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blues Songstres

I agree.

Does anybody know if he and Sabrina are still together?

according to http://tvwatch.people.com/2008/03/16 they are. mark says they talk everyday by video conferencing through their computers and that she is about to wrap the movie in india and then will be in the ballroom cheering him and kristi on.

punchetta · 03-19-2008, 10:36 AM

What many people don't know is that Kristi was a pairs skater with Rudy Galindo. They won the junior title at the U.S. championships in 1986. The two years later, she won the ladies' singles and with Galindo, also won the pairs titles at the 1988 World Junior Pair Championships. In 1989 Yamaguchi and Galindo won the senior U.S. championships pairs title and won again in 1990.

I thought Kristi and Mark were the best. I'm hoping that we'll get to see some lifts. Priscilla performed a "death spiral" with her partner last night. Kristi knows how to do one on ice.

03-15-2008, 08:54 PM	#12
Lois Lane On a cupcake mission! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Right behind you Posts: 5,063	Re: Kristi Yamaguchi & Mark Ballas - Season 6 I remember Ekaterina Gordeeva (fantastic pairs skater/gold medalist) saying that when she and her skating partner got married, they were HORRIBLE ballroom dancers 'cause they could only dance/move well when they were gliding on ice. Anyhow, I like Kristi and I hope she does really well (and Marlee, too!).

03-15-2008, 09:24 PM	#13
Florimel FORT Fogey Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,984	Re: Kristi Yamaguchi & Mark Ballas - Season 6 Yes, LoisLane, I just heard an interview with Kristy where she admitted that she is a lot clumsier on her feet than on ice skates. I'm still looking forward to watching her. I've also seen her do some sexier routines on ice after she turned professional, so I wouldn't think that is as much of a problem. __________________ Happy dance for being proven right about Jin being alive. Next request: Run Season 6 in September instead of waiting until winter.

03-16-2008, 01:31 PM	#14
gonnerwife FORT Fan Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 151	Re: Kristi Yamaguchi & Mark Ballas - Season 6 dancing and skating are quite different--kristi said in an interview that she has to get used to moving at every beat of the music instead of just gliding along and doing a jump or step at a certain moment of the music. she also isn't used to performing or even wearing high heels, either. anyway, all of the female stars this season seem to have some dance experience. shannon elizabeth had eight years of jazz, tap and ballet. and, for the men, mario is a hip-hop dancer. i think dwts may have been trying to make a point after some complained about sabrina last year--that dance experience other than ballroom doesn't matter when it comes to this competition. and, i just want to say, go mark!

03-17-2008, 02:57 PM	#16
astrotronix The American Idol Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,136	Re: Kristi Yamaguchi & Mark Ballas - Season 6 This team is going to be lethal. Theres a lot of talent here. I love them as a a pair. I hope he gets redemption from being robbed of at least 2nd place last season. __________________ Put me in a special school, 'Cause I am such a fool. 'Troublemaker' from the band Weezer

03-17-2008, 05:17 PM	#17
Blues Songstres FORT Fogey Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Under the Milky Way tonight... Age: 52 Posts: 3,154	Re: Kristi Yamaguchi & Mark Ballas - Season 6 I agree. Does anybody know if he and Sabrina are still together?

03-19-2008, 10:36 AM	#20
punchetta FORT Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Kristi Yamaguchi & Mark Ballas - Season 6 What many people don't know is that Kristi was a pairs skater with Rudy Galindo. They won the junior title at the U.S. championships in 1986. The two years later, she won the ladies' singles and with Galindo, also won the pairs titles at the 1988 World Junior Pair Championships. In 1989 Yamaguchi and Galindo won the senior U.S. championships pairs title and won again in 1990. I thought Kristi and Mark were the best. I'm hoping that we'll get to see some lifts. Priscilla performed a "death spiral" with her partner last night. Kristi knows how to do one on ice.