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01-12-2012, 12:37 AM
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Cathy and her Candy Apples were one of the studios that was under consideration as the focal point for the series. She didn't have the "it" factor to carry a show. But she plunked herself down to cause (more) drama and angst between the moms/Abby and the moms/Cathy and the moms.
Too bad she never saw What Not To Wear.......
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01-12-2012, 06:55 PM
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I've read several interviews with Abby. From what I can recall, she formed her own dance company at 14, because she knew that while she was a good dancer, she was a stronger choreographer. This may have been true in the past, but it appears like Gianna (or whatever her assistant's name is) does most of it, at least for the girls that we see. My issue with studios like this (especially now that they have a new dance each week), there are about 15 "staple" movements that are in every single dance and it's kind of a mix-n-match, with little else in it. You shouldn't recognise a studio because each dance is the same.
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Yeah honestly, if you look at each solo and group routine, the common dance moves/tricks are aerials and second turns. All. the. time.
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01-12-2012, 09:21 PM
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In regards to Dance Moms, I watch it because Abby Lee used some killer Drag Queen tracks from Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Erickatoure Aviance, and then had Shangela teach Nia the Death Drop for the end of "My Pumps" by Erickatoure. She nailed a Legendary Ball Room move and she had a good time doing it. Nia is my favorite and her mom Holly is my favorite mom. Oh Nia, "Let the fierce be with you!" gurl!
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01-12-2012, 09:35 PM
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Shangela was on Toddlers and Tiaras last night.
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01-13-2012, 12:29 AM
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Shangela was on Toddlers and Tiaras last night.
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LOL! I was about to post this same thing.
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01-13-2012, 01:26 AM
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Shangela was on Toddlers and Tiaras last night.
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LOL! I was about to post this same thing.
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I haven't had any broadcast or cable television in over two years so if it isn't online I never see it. Thanks for letting me know, I'll see if I can find it online. I saw one On Demand while pet sitting where the mom got real upset someone used RuPaul for music since she is into drag queens. I was super confused because she had a daughter and son competing and her son had this horrible rat tail, and rat tails are not glamorous.
Shangela also cracked me up on Community when she played Miss Urbana Champaign.
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01-18-2012, 11:12 PM
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Fun fact: Candy Apples is like 30ish minutes from where I live and go to school. lol.
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01-18-2012, 11:50 PM
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A friend of mine who works at the Forever 21 at the Monroeville Mall in Pittsburgh saw Abby Lee there a few days ago. She apparently buys dance outfits from there and is a real b about returning things.
My first thought about hearing this "they make her size in F21 clothes?!"
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01-18-2012, 11:54 PM
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A friend of mine who works at the Forever 21 at the Monroeville Mall in Pittsburgh saw Abby Lee there a few days ago. She apparently buys dance outfits from there and is a real b about returning things.
My first thought about hearing this "they make her size in F21 clothes?!"
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That was my first thought as well.
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01-19-2012, 12:04 AM
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My daughter was involved with a dance studio for many years and we attended many conventions etc., so naturally I was very curious about Dance Moms. I think the show is awful! I can't help but think that much of the drama is created for the benefit of the show. Why in the world would any parent in their right mind subject their child to someone like Abby...unless they were being compensated? The dancers are very talented, but I just can't stand the show. Yuk! Deprogrammed from my DVR!!!
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01-19-2012, 07:05 AM
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I finally watched the second episode online. Abby's main (no doubt contrived) expression: one of shock. As in, "They reported me for having an overage child?" I did feel sorry for Cathy this time because her girls should have won that competition.
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01-19-2012, 12:44 PM
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My kids love this show for some reason but I can't stomach it. Maybe because it's filmed in my hometown of Pittsburgh and it makes my homies look like sadistic idiots.
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Oh, please! You're the one that introduced me to it.
She secretly loves it, everybody.
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01-19-2012, 12:45 PM
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I was so surprised that Candy Apple's didn't win with their group number. It was obviously better than Abby Lee's!
That whole age debacle was a low blow.
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01-19-2012, 04:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by psusue
A friend of mine who works at the Forever 21 at the Monroeville Mall in Pittsburgh saw Abby Lee there a few days ago. She apparently buys dance outfits from there and is a real b about returning things.
My first thought about hearing this "they make her size in F21 clothes?!"
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Haha yeah right! Skank clothing doesn't come in plus size!
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