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ShaolinLace1	Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 13 2009, 2:25 PM EDT This guy is in it to win it! I can't wait to see these two dance. Post reply Do you find this valuable? Keyword tags: None
offwithherhead	1. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 14 2009, 12:07 AM EDT I have to be honest that at first I wasn't so sure about Mark, but when I saw the photos of the new teams, I was very pleased. He really has the appearance of a dancer. When looking at some of the other teams' pictures I felt many of them looked very stiff. If they can't deliver a comfortable looking dance frame in a picture I doubt that it will translate well to the floor. I am with you ShaolinLace1, I think Mark will give them all a run for their money. His martial arts history should help in body awareness that should hopefully translate to the dance floor. BTW, welcome to the site! Post reply Do you find this valuable?
ShaolinLace1	2. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 14 2009, 9:11 AM EDT Yes, I agree. There's a lot to be gleened from early pictures. For example Kathy Ireland is standing in a model's pose, but her shoulders are wrong. I think Mark is the type of guy who is going to work extremely hard. He's no stranger to intensive physical activity, and I've learned he's not only a good martial artist, he's probably one of the best in the business. And he's an actor, so he's really someone who can also sell a routine. Couple that with Lacey's avante garde approach to choreography and he may just get a lot of votes. I hope he does. And thank you for the welcome! Post reply Do you find this valuable?
jakefwp	3. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 19 2009, 8:25 PM EDT Great observations! I bet you're right about Mark. He just looks like a dancer. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
NicoleJobin-Wenzloff	4. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 20 2009, 4:41 PM EDT I agree 100%! Fantastic martial artists are light on their feet and have amazing core body control, stands to reason that he will be an amazing dancer. I have to admit that I wasn't really a DWTS fan... then I found out he was dancing! I will be hooked this season! GO MARK!! Post reply Do you find this valuable?
ShaolinLace1	5. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 21 2009, 2:03 PM EDT The only thing Mark has against him is recognition in the US. It seems with a lot of his films being released in Europe and other countries he's just not that well known, ironic, but true. I think he's going to be challenged by Carter, Irwin, Osmond for the men. I hope he can do what Gilles was able to do, and that's dance well. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
NicoleJobin-Wenzloff	6. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 21 2009, 6:37 PM EDT My husband just told me that Mark is very well known in the US especially in the martial arts world. Only The Strong put him on the map plus in the movie Cradle To The Grave with Jet Li he had an awesome fight scene. The Crow: Stairway To Heaven was a pretty good show and had a news article written up about it in Kung Fu Magazine. In the food world he is known because of his Uncle who was the original host of Iron Chef. I think he'll move better on the floor than Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell Post reply Do you find this valuable?
jakefwp	7. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 21 2009, 8:24 PM EDT Gilles certainly proved that if you're good, and likable, you can build up a fan base basically from scratch. I keep reading how much fun Mark is, so that sounds like a very possible scenario! Post reply Do you find this valuable?
BrandonE	8. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 21 2009, 8:36 PM EDT Wow! Mark's dance was amazing! Holy cow, that was really good. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
jakefwp	9. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 22 2009, 1:28 AM EDT "Wow! Mark's dance was amazing! Holy cow, that was really good." Totally agree. I was disappointed in the scores he got! Post reply Do you find this valuable?
ShaolinLace1	10. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 22 2009, 1:43 AM EDT I loved Mark tonight. He's definitely the one to watch this season. I thought the judges were hard on everyone tonight, nobody got a pass, and in fact the lower scoring dancers I felt sorry for them, especially Ashley. I think Mark is a great student of dancing and I loved their fun cheeky Cha Cha Cha. Some of the lines he hits are simply outstanding...the leg kick in VWaltz, the spins on the Cha Cha.. he had a lot of adrenalin and nerves going, I'm sure as there were a couple of baubles but he rocked it. I can't believe this guy is 45. He dances like a 25 year old. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
BrandonE	11. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 22 2009, 1:45 AM EDT " I can't believe this guy is 45. He dances like a 25 year old. " Exactly! He's really good, and I was shocked he still has action in him. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
offwithherhead	12. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 23 2009, 7:31 PM EDT This guy is a real contender. If he can just get his feet under control a bit better, he will be untouchable (in the men's group). Post reply Do you find this valuable?
stuckincement	13. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 27 2009, 10:27 AM EDT \| Post edited: Sep 27 2009, 11:09 PM EDT Well, if you've noticed my avatar, you know whom I'm rooting for. Well, Chuck and Michael Irvin. I'm part of the "Jock" vote. I really don't ever watch this show except for the two of them being in it this season. MMA! Cowboys! Hoorah! If you did not know; Chuck doesn't go looking for a fight, but he will never back down from one(Go read his book, he's really smart too)! Kinda' the way we are as Americans? Michael too.(I pick my heroes that way). I watched the opening number with the pro-dancer guys dancing to "The Boy's are Back in Town", and I can't see either Chuck or Michael moving that way. I found Len's comment to Chuck about finding his "feminine" side, offensive, as I hope the Pro-Guys' did too. Anyway, back to Mark. He's on the "Jock" list. Mine goes this way: Chuck, Michael, Louie, Mark. Mark! Ya' gotta represent Bro! Oh, on the ladies' side: They are all winners! Kelly surprised me though, from Goth to Glam? Awesome! I think we all saw what Ozzie and Sharon saw! Major Proud! Go Lil' Sis! Post reply Do you find this valuable?
ShaolinLace1	14. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Sep 27 2009, 5:59 PM EDT \| Post edited: Sep 27 2009, 6:01 PM EDT As far as the men go in this competition, I'm, convinced Mark is the one to watch. He said on a radio interview that he forgot the choreography at the end, and just improvised and put in extra Kung Fu moves. That's amazing. That's the only thing that Len criticized..too much Kung Fu and some footwork at the end. I thought until his little mess up he was definitely working an 8 for that performance. His quick thinking kept that dance from being a 6. And as the Winnipeg Sun wrote: Dancing With the Stars (premiere) http://www.winnipegsun.com/entertainment/tv/2009/09/26/11129821-sun.html Shocker of the Night: Iron Chef America chairman Mark Dacascos is a cha-cha-charmer. His secret ingredient: Martial arts training. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
ShaolinLace1	15. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Oct 1 2009, 9:10 PM EDT \| Post edited: Oct 1 2009, 9:10 PM EDT Mark is still my guy in this show. I thought Monday's trip was unfortunate, but we learned that he's losing weight and tripped on his pants...I thought the Quickstep was really well done otherwise. Baz remarked that he thought Mark could become a "great" Ballroom dancer, and it's certainly how I feel as well. I learned next week they have the Rumba, dancing to "Don't Lie" by the Black Eyed Peas.. I am looking forward to it. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
jakefwp	16. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Oct 2 2009, 12:28 AM EDT "we learned that he's losing weight and tripped on his pants..." That is awesome! Kind of hard to blame him for that! I agree that he could be great and thought going into the season that he had to be one of the favorites. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
offwithherhead	17. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Oct 2 2009, 1:34 AM EDT \| Post edited: Oct 2 2009, 1:34 AM EDT I think he will have a breakthrough soon, and when he turns that corner...watch out! :) Post reply Do you find this valuable?
ShaolinLace1	18. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Oct 2 2009, 7:12 PM EDT \| Post edited: Oct 2 2009, 7:12 PM EDT Check out this rehearsal of the Quickstep on Lacey's blog No trips, just a lot of fun...and holy cow that last move is hilarious, but obviously not for prime time!! LOL http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/10/exclusive-dwts-video-blog-lacey-schwimmer-hits-carpet-talks-extensions Post reply Do you find this valuable?
offwithherhead	19. RE: Mark Dacascos the Dark Horse.. Oct 2 2009, 9:34 PM EDT \| Post edited: Oct 2 2009, 9:34 PM EDT I tried the link and the site comes up, but the video won't play. I'll try it again later. :) Post reply Do you find this valuable?

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