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Dancing With The Stars
Commentary on this program provided by Championship Adjudicator and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Fellow and Examiner Phillip Stephens
Dancing With The Stars - Spring, 2013 - March 18, 2013
Check out our Classes and Parties, get on the list for Phillip's critique of Dancing With The Stars, and get info about our Gulf Coast Stars Dance Contest
Studio Updates and Dancing With The Stars, Season 15, Week 10
Commentary provided by Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Fellow and Examiner Phillip Stephens
Season 15, DWTS, Week 7
A professional "take" on the Dancing With The Stars performances and the judges' remarks provided by Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Fellow and Examiner and Championship Judge Phillip Stephens.
Season 15, DWTS, Week 3
A professional "take" on the Dancing With The Stars performances and the judges' remarks provided by Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Fellow and Examiner and Championship Judge Phillip Stephens.
Season 15, DWTS, Week 2
The high-paced dance drama continues with more off-center criticism and blind-eyed praise as "the best of the best" vie for that coveted mirror ball. ISTD Exmainer and Championship Adjudicator Phillip Stephens provides an "eyes open" perspective.
Season 15, DWTS, week 1 - September 25, 2012
Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) is back for a jamb-packed competition among some of the strongest dancers from all prior seasonsl. Championship Judge and ISTD Examiner Phillip Stephens provides a professional critique of the performances.
DWTS - Week 7, Season 14
"Classical Night" on DWTS seemed out of sync. The music seldom went with the dance it was chosen for. However, it was a joy being able to listen to Jackie Ivanko's fabulous voice, which did make up for some of the "wrong music" frustrations.
DWTS Wk 6 & Updates for GCS & Relay for Life
Gladys Knight went home, Gulf Coast Stars was bigger than ever and Karen Humphrey reached her personal goal in the Relay for Life Cancer Research fundraiser
Gulf Coast Stars, Relay for Life, Dancing With The Stars
Spring is in full swing here in Houston. Lots of activities at The Dance Place with our Gulf Coast Stars competition coming up, a Relay for Life walk-a-thon and Phillip's Fabulous Comments on Dancing With The Stars
DWTS - Week 4, Season 14
Some realistic judging for some and a lot of overrated commentary for others this week, but the right person did get sent home.
DWTS - Week 3, Season 14
As we progress from week to week, it becomes easier to see which dancers are weak. Read the article to see which 3 dancers ISTD Fellow and Examiner Phillip Stephens thinks can go home right now.
April/May Events + Dancing With The Stars
April and May are busy months around The Dance Place. Be sure and get all the activities marked in your calendar.
DWTS Week 9, Season 13 - November 15, 2011
Did Hope Solo spend so much time with Maks that she adopted his attitudes? She was certainly far from gracious about the judges' remarks this past week. Read the rest of the article to see how Phillip Stephens rated the dancers.
DWTS Week 8, Season 13 - November 9, 2011
The "Graceless Gal" is finally gone! Perhaps we can enjoy some higher quality dancing during the rest of this season.
DWTS Week 7, Season 13 - November 7, 2011
Another week of Maks being a bully. Is that REALLY the way to prove that DWTS is "his" show and that "he" made it?
DWTS Week 6, Season 13 - October 26, 2011
Tensions mount as the pressure builds, but does that give Maks the right to say this is "his" show, that "he" made it? See what Judge and Examiner Phillip Stephens thinks about Maks and this week's performances
DWTS Week 5, Season 13 - October 19, 2011
Week 5 had some major disappointments - see what ISTD Fellow and Examiner and Championship Adjudicator Phillip Stephens has to say about this week's DWTS perfromances.
DWTS Week 4, Season 13 - October 13, 2011
Movie Score Theme Week ... Some good, some not-so-good performances. ISTD Examiner and Championship Adjudicator Phillip Stephens provides a Pro's Eye View of this week's performances
DWTS Week 3, Season 13 - October 5, 2011
A surprising outcome of who goes and who stays...See what Championship Adjudicator and ISTD Examiner Phillip Stephens has to say about Week 3 of Dancing With The Stars
DWTS Week 2, Season 13 - September 28, 2011
Are viewers being manipulated by DWTS producers? It seems that low quality dances get high marks and some top performers go relatively unrewarded. See what ISTD Fellow and Examiner Phillip Stephens has to say about Week 2 performances.
Opening Night for DWTS, Season 13 - September 21, 2011
Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars got underway on Monday, September 19, 2011. Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Examiner and Championship Adjudicator Phillip Stephens provides commentary on this highly popular show.
Fall Season Approaches - September 15, 2011
Fall brings about a sense of urgency about learning to dance because of all the social activities that involve dancing. It also brings about the new season of TV shows, including our favorite: Dancing With The Stars!
September News - September 8, 2011
We're still mighty dry, but at least we're getting cooler. And Dancing With The Stars starts again on September 19.
Wk 10, Season 12, DWTS - May 24, 2011
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Examiner and Championship Adjudicator Phillip Stephens comments on the final week of DWTS and predicts a winner...
Wk 9, Season 12, DWTS - May 18, 2011
The Semi-Finals have come and gone. Three couples remain for the Final. See what Championship Adjudicator and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Examiner Phillip Stephens had to say about week 9 performances
Wk 8, Season 12, DWTS - May 11, 2011
Phillip Stephens provides commentary on Dancing With The Stars from the perspective of ISTD Examiner and Championship Adjudicator
Wk 7, Season 12, DWTS - May 10, 2011
Insightful commentary on Dancing With The Stars from Championship Adjudicator and ISTD Fellow and Examiner Phillip Stephens
Wk 6, Season 12, DWTS - April 27, 2011
ISTD Examiner and Championship Adjudicator Phillip Stephens offers insightful - sometimes in-cite-ful - commentary about the "stars" the pros, the commentators and the judges appearing on Dancing With The Stars
Wk 5, Season 12, DWTS - April 22, 2011
Petra Nemcova, though charming and energetic, got the boot at the end of week 5. Chelsea Kane, Hines Ward and Chris Jerrico all seem to be contenders for that Mirror Ball Trophy.
Wk 4, Season 12, DWTS - April 18, 2011
The competition gets more intense every week. One by one, the "less desirable" competitiors get the boot. Those that are left once the dust settles try harder each week with more and more daring feats. The question is: Who will remain to the end?
April Updates - April 8, 2011
A lot has been going on around The Dance Place lately and we thought you might like some details.
Wk 3, Season 12, DWTS - April 7, 2011
Once again, the stars got out on the floor to strutt their stuff. Everyone got a "gasp" moment when Kirstie and Maks fell, but I think there were sighs of relief when they told Wendy to go home & stay there.
Wk 2, Season 12, DWTS - April 4, 2011
Dancing With The Stars is rockin' & rollin' right along. The overall quality of dancing is slightly better this season. Wonder how that will translate in the final results?
New Lights - March 28, 2011
Some of the new lights are up and - wow! - they really make the place bright.
Dancing With The Stars - Week 1 - March 24, 2011
The Season Premier of Dancing With The Stars had a few surprises. Championship Adjudicator and ISTD Fellow and Examiner Phillip Stephens provides critiques on all the moves - check it out
On the Horizon - March 17, 2011
The Dance Place is a beehive of activity these days. We are gearing up for Medal Tests, reports on Dancing With The Stars, a "double whammy" competition and more.
Season 11 Results - Dancing With The Stars - November 29, 2010
Commentary on Season 11 Results Show of Dancing With The Stars provided by Championship Adjudicator Phillip Stephens
Wk 10 Review - Dancing With The Stars - November 28, 2010
ISTD Fellow and Examiner Phillip Stephens provides insightful commentary on Dancing With The Stars
Wk 8 Review - Dancing With The Stars - November 11, 2010
Commentary on America's favorite Ballroom Dancing reality show by Championship Adjudicator and ISTD Fellow and Examiner Phillip Stephens
Wk 7 Review - Dancing With The Stars - November 11, 2010
A review of Week 7 - Dancing With The Stars by ISTD Fellow and Examiner and Championship Adjudicator Phillip Stephens
Wk 6 Review - Dancing With The Stars - October 27, 2010
Dancing With The Stars commentary by Championship Adjudicator and ISTD Examiner Phillip Stephens
Wk 4 Review - Dancing With The Stars - October 13, 2010
Commentary on DWTS by Championship Adjudicator and ISTD Fellow and Examiner Phillip Stephens
Wk 3 Review - Dancing With The Stars - October 6, 2010
A Dancing With The Stars review by Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and Championship Adjudicator Phillip Stephens
Wk 2 Review - Dancing With The Stars - October 1, 2010
Championship Adjudicator and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Fellow and Examiner Phillip Stephens provides insightful commentary on Dancing With The Stars
Wk 1 Review - Dancing With The Stars - September 22, 2010
Championship Adjudicator and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Fellow and Examiner Phillip Stephens provides commentary on Dancing With The Stars
Dancing With The Stars - Season 14 - March 20, 2012
A new season of Dancing With The Stars got underway on March 19. The contestants all seemed better than the average from previous seasons, so it will be quite interesting to see how things shape up in the weeks to come.
