Re: Thoughts on the US OPEN!!!!!

On Tue, 02 Dec 2003 18:19:34 GMT, Ed Jay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Steven) wrote:
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>>I saw the results from the US Open, shocking I might add.  
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>>BUT SHOWCASE???????????????? Come on. I am going to bite my lip now. 
>>I think this was judged really on names. Everyone I spoke with had it
>>completely diff.  Every one thought it was between Yuval & Nathalie 
>>and Parker and Jessica. ( if you saw it you  you agree) But hey what
>>does all 1500 people know. I dont want to take away from the wnners
>>becasue they were great.

It's difficult to place a value on you or your conversations without
knowing the qualifications of those expressing opinions.  I know my
qualifications AND those of the judges and agree with the judges.

>
>As for Yuval and Natelie, apparently you missed the timing error that forced
>Natelie to correct herself in midair. Granted she did a remarkable job
>correcting, but why did she have to correct? The judges saw it because
>they're trained to catch the subtle little mistakes that separate these top
>level performances. Most in the audience, surely you, don't comprehend these
>subtle errors. 

Lots of great tricks but not much good dancing and plenty of timing
issues.

>
>As to names, if you're going to openly criticize others, please have the
>courtesy to sign your posts. 

Zakly.




Mike Corbett - Carrollton, TX

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