Comments on: Chelsie Hightower’s Experience on SYTYCD http://www.millennialstar.org/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:51:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Megan http://www.millennialstar.org/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/comment-page-1/#comment-67312 Megan Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:48:06 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/08/17/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/#comment-67312 Also, I adore Chelsie. She can make her own choices now and do what she wants. Also, I adore Chelsie. She can make her own choices now and do what she wants.

]]> By: Megan http://www.millennialstar.org/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/comment-page-1/#comment-67311 Megan Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:45:48 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/08/17/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/#comment-67311 I should mention that one of the biggest issues we face in dance communities around are when partners confuse a dance connection with an actual physical attraction. This is why I'm an advocate of teaching kids clean, wholesome dances, like waltz, swing, polka, schottische, hustle, etc. Not the dances that involve grinding and gyrating, like west coast (I've seen that dance scene go badly wrong with really sweet, confused young kids) and a lot of the latin-y stuff. They can learn that later in their teens. But 6-12 year old kids should NOT be learning "sexy" dances. I should mention that one of the biggest issues we face in dance communities around are when partners confuse a dance connection with an actual physical attraction. This is why I’m an advocate of teaching kids clean, wholesome dances, like waltz, swing, polka, schottische, hustle, etc. Not the dances that involve grinding and gyrating, like west coast (I’ve seen that dance scene go badly wrong with really sweet, confused young kids) and a lot of the latin-y stuff. They can learn that later in their teens. But 6-12 year old kids should NOT be learning “sexy” dances.

]]> By: Megan http://www.millennialstar.org/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/comment-page-1/#comment-67310 Megan Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:41:06 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/08/17/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/#comment-67310 Well, your "modesty" standards confound me. The BYU cheerleaders wear long sleeves and high necks, but I still have to look at their bottoms and crotches all game long, like every other cheerleading squad in the country? How is that modest in any way? And I think more importantly than the clothes are the movements. Geez. I've been SHOCKED at what I've seen small LDS kids learn in ballroom classes. And when young adolescents are dancing suggestive rhumbas and cha chas, there's a mixed message somewhere. Or maybe not, according to Stephanie Meyer and her forbidden fruit crap novels. But once upon a time, the waltz was the most scandalous dance imaginable, and we've pushed it a lot farther today. I teach blues dancing, but I won't teach it to anyone younger than 18. But let's get real. Does a neckline matter, when the movements are so sensual? Well, your “modesty” standards confound me. The BYU cheerleaders wear long sleeves and high necks, but I still have to look at their bottoms and crotches all game long, like every other cheerleading squad in the country? How is that modest in any way? And I think more importantly than the clothes are the movements. Geez. I’ve been SHOCKED at what I’ve seen small LDS kids learn in ballroom classes. And when young adolescents are dancing suggestive rhumbas and cha chas, there’s a mixed message somewhere. Or maybe not, according to Stephanie Meyer and her forbidden fruit crap novels. But once upon a time, the waltz was the most scandalous dance imaginable, and we’ve pushed it a lot farther today. I teach blues dancing, but I won’t teach it to anyone younger than 18. But let’s get real. Does a neckline matter, when the movements are so sensual?

]]> By: Paul http://www.millennialstar.org/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/comment-page-1/#comment-51195 Paul Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:16:09 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/08/17/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/#comment-51195 Ridiculous. She's a talented dancer and maintains high standards. Quit being prudes and realize that the costumes are not small and/or revealing for the sole purpose of titillation. They are cut to allow freedom of movement. She can dance in a tiny outfit on DWTS and it doesnt mean she isnt a good person or a good mormon. Ridiculous. She’s a talented dancer and maintains high standards. Quit being prudes and realize that the costumes are not small and/or revealing for the sole purpose of titillation. They are cut to allow freedom of movement.

She can dance in a tiny outfit on DWTS and it doesnt mean she isnt a good person or a good mormon.

]]> By: Kristen http://www.millennialstar.org/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/comment-page-1/#comment-48559 Kristen Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:44:23 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/08/17/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/#comment-48559 I do think that what Chelsie wore during her time on SYTYCD was modest. But now almost two years later, I think the standards have lessened for her. I don't know if this is true though. that's why I started searching the internet. I am lds, but when she was on television, I didn't even know she was lds. Now that I know, I am curious to see what kind of example she is setting for the youth and other Mormons every where. Well I was just curious to know what people's thoughts are now, now that time has passed and her celebrity status has sky-rocketed. I do think that what Chelsie wore during her time on SYTYCD was modest. But now almost two years later, I think the standards have lessened for her. I don’t know if this is true though. that’s why I started searching the internet. I am lds, but when she was on television, I didn’t even know she was lds. Now that I know, I am curious to see what kind of example she is setting for the youth and other Mormons every where. Well I was just curious to know what people’s thoughts are now, now that time has passed and her celebrity status has sky-rocketed.

]]> By: Chelsie Hightower: Mormon and Modest | Mormon Youth http://www.millennialstar.org/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/comment-page-1/#comment-47459 Chelsie Hightower: Mormon and Modest | Mormon Youth Thu, 20 May 2010 12:37:47 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/08/17/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/#comment-47459 [...] Chelsie Hightower’s Experience on SYTYCD August 17, 2008 — Bryce Haymond on Millennial [...] [...] Chelsie Hightower’s Experience on SYTYCD August 17, 2008 — Bryce Haymond on Millennial [...]

]]> By: amjad http://www.millennialstar.org/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/comment-page-1/#comment-33951 amjad Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:30:52 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/08/17/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/#comment-33951 hi i am from SYRIA and may be i am too late to lay a comment but the network that put the show get the episoids too late .I really want to thank Chelsie for her behavior she is an good examole of what the person should be.in general her cloth wasnot that bad and the important is her will and beleifs but she always thanked god anybody knows if she is christian????good by you can reach me on my email am_199123@yahoo.com hi i am from SYRIA and may be i am too late to lay a comment but the network that put the show get the episoids too late .I really want to thank Chelsie for her behavior she is an good examole of what the person should be.in general her cloth wasnot that bad and the important is her will and beleifs but she always thanked god anybody knows if she is christian????good by you can reach me on my email am_199123@yahoo.com

]]> By: Brad Haymond http://www.millennialstar.org/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/comment-page-1/#comment-31618 Brad Haymond Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:08:52 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/08/17/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/#comment-31618 You think it was modest when Benji's partner pulled his pants down to reveal his "tighty whities"? I personally was disgusted by that. I'm not the only one: "Benji was his usual charming self all the way through -- until the end, that is, when he decided to whip his pants off and treat the audience to a view of his red-white-and-blue Speedos. Coming on the heels of his sweet, goofy dance number, it just seemed shockingly out of place, not to mention in bad taste." http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2007/06/20/cstillwell.DTL The dance industry does not demand immodesty. The BYU Ballroom Dance Team has been the number one formation dance team in the United States for over 2 decades and have won numerous international competitions. They have modesty standards and do not change them for any perceived "industry" requirements. I do think Chelsie or Benji or anyone else in the Top 10 of a show like this really could say, "I won't wear that". What is the show going to do at that point? They aren't going to kick them off for no reason. What would they tell the millions of viewers? "We kicked Chelsie off the show because she wouldn't wear this skimpy outfit we gave her." I don't think so. You think it was modest when Benji’s partner pulled his pants down to reveal his “tighty whities”? I personally was disgusted by that. I’m not the only one:

“Benji was his usual charming self all the way through — until the end, that is, when he decided to whip his pants off and treat the audience to a view of his red-white-and-blue Speedos. Coming on the heels of his sweet, goofy dance number, it just seemed shockingly out of place, not to mention in bad taste.”

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2007/06/20/cstillwell.DTL

The dance industry does not demand immodesty. The BYU Ballroom Dance Team has been the number one formation dance team in the United States for over 2 decades and have won numerous international competitions. They have modesty standards and do not change them for any perceived “industry” requirements.

I do think Chelsie or Benji or anyone else in the Top 10 of a show like this really could say, “I won’t wear that”. What is the show going to do at that point? They aren’t going to kick them off for no reason. What would they tell the millions of viewers? “We kicked Chelsie off the show because she wouldn’t wear this skimpy outfit we gave her.” I don’t think so.

]]> By: Clark Goble http://www.millennialstar.org/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/comment-page-1/#comment-31613 Clark Goble Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:52:23 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/08/17/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/#comment-31613 By professional I was more thinking of the "profession" being dancing in shows that were choreographed by others. Say some of the Vegas shows. I was less thinking of ballroom in terms of competitions or so forth. By professional I was more thinking of the “profession” being dancing in shows that were choreographed by others. Say some of the Vegas shows. I was less thinking of ballroom in terms of competitions or so forth.

]]> By: Bryce Haymond http://www.millennialstar.org/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/comment-page-1/#comment-31610 Bryce Haymond Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:06:31 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/08/17/chelsie-hightowers-experience-on-sytycd/#comment-31610 When I was on the team we danced often with GAs in our audiences, especially Elder Samuelson. So if anything was inappropriate, the directors would have heard about it quickly, which happened on occasion. Most of the time the GAs would tell us that we were all doing a great job and that we were an example to the youth of the Church. I have never seen BYU's dancers wear anything like some of the costumes worn in the choreographed routines on SYTYCD or DWTS. Chelsie probably could have asked to have different clothing if she really really wanted to, but I don't think she wanted to create an upset. Professional ballroom dancers actually do get quite a bit of choice in what they wear. Many of them design the costumes themselves, or have a professional seamstress design them according to their specifications. It's not like other sports where the athletes are put in a uniform whether they like it or not. Ballroom is much more flexible, and is usually a situation of every man/woman for himself, unless they have something specifically stated in their contract with sponsors. I personally have seen many professionals that have chosen costumes that are very modest, and which would easily fit BYU standards. It just depends on what each dancer wants to do. But on SYTYCD, Chelsie did not have that kind of latitude. It was a very scripted show. Anyway, I thought Chelsie did a great job on the show. I'm proud of her. We just finished having a ward FHE with her and her family, and it was great hearing of her experiences on the show. :) When I was on the team we danced often with GAs in our audiences, especially Elder Samuelson. So if anything was inappropriate, the directors would have heard about it quickly, which happened on occasion. Most of the time the GAs would tell us that we were all doing a great job and that we were an example to the youth of the Church.

I have never seen BYU’s dancers wear anything like some of the costumes worn in the choreographed routines on SYTYCD or DWTS.

Chelsie probably could have asked to have different clothing if she really really wanted to, but I don’t think she wanted to create an upset. Professional ballroom dancers actually do get quite a bit of choice in what they wear. Many of them design the costumes themselves, or have a professional seamstress design them according to their specifications. It’s not like other sports where the athletes are put in a uniform whether they like it or not. Ballroom is much more flexible, and is usually a situation of every man/woman for himself, unless they have something specifically stated in their contract with sponsors. I personally have seen many professionals that have chosen costumes that are very modest, and which would easily fit BYU standards. It just depends on what each dancer wants to do. But on SYTYCD, Chelsie did not have that kind of latitude. It was a very scripted show.

Anyway, I thought Chelsie did a great job on the show. I’m proud of her. We just finished having a ward FHE with her and her family, and it was great hearing of her experiences on the show. :)

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