I totally agree with Mia Michaels.
I truly believe that AdéChiké Torbert was lucky to come this far on the show as he was not one of the stronger dancers from the beginning.
Every week I was shocked to see after some bad dance routines he was still there.
I suppose the injuries sustained by some of the other dancers could be the reason for his being there so long. I never enjoyed any of his routines; they did not do much for me. I needed to see him putting a lot more into what he was given, but if the truth be told for me he had no more.
He needs to go back to dance school and learn. Jumping as high as you can without a shirt is not dancing in my book!! I also agree with Mia when she said: “He’s very strong, an athlete, but he needs a lot of work in the fluidity department and style. He needs to tap into the artistry and the style of dancing.”
He may have got some routines that were not his style but so did the other dancers; however they stepped up to the plate and gave great performances.
I suppose that AdéChiké has not been to an audition so that Mia comments may seem harsh to him. Wake up if you want to be in this business!
I do not expect a Gene Kelley, Gregory Hines, Michael Jackson or Fred Astaire, but I expect to see potential and vision and drive in the dancers but most of all love for the art of dance.
Mia you did fine. I liked your comments and advice to the dancers. Do not hold back they are there to learn from you expertise. If they are that sensitive they should be in another business.
And ask Michael Lythgoe to shut up when it is your turn. Rude Man!!!!
It is time for African Americans to stop playing the race card. It will always come back to haunt us.
And to the person that made a comment about not knowing the difference between black and Cuban: Here’s to you- One can be Black and Cuban!!!!
PS: We need to got some Dancehall and Soca dance routines on the show!!!!!
