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The Right Step
Let's state the obvious about last week's show: I made a misstep. Missteps happen. I didn't want it to happen, it shouldn't have happened, but it happened. While I take Dancing with the Stars insanely seriously — I'm in this competition to win — I didn't feel that the misstep took away from the overall dance performance. (I mean, my buns haven’t moved like that... ever!) The judges, however, felt otherwise. Cheryl, who is obviously a dancer without peer, does such an amazing job with the choreography, and I really feel like I let her down. Anyway, what happened, happened. Now we have our next dance to consider: the waltz.
Ah, the waltz. What can I say about the waltz? One would think this is the perfect dance for me, since the waltz originated in Vienna, and my grandfather, Joseph Ziering, came to the United States via Austria. Yeah, one would think it's the dance for me, but the truth is that I am a very high-energy "toe-tapping fingers-snapping" kind of person, and to take my energy level down for a slow dance is a change for me — although a refreshing change. While the jive, tango and quickstep have musical and technical moments that "grab" you, the waltz doesn't really do that — the music doesn't really lead you through the dance, as other dance music might. The waltz is by nature slower, reserved and muted. What I have to focus on — and what Cheryl has me focus on — is keeping me on my toes (literally) and getting to a place where my moves are smooth, seamless and elegant. Hey, at least the feeling in my toes has returned since the quickstep. I'm always grateful for the little victories.
As nerve-racking as the actual dance shows are, the results shows are a hundred times worse. The live audience can clap and stand up in appreciation, and the professional judges can give their expert opinions, but it's you, the home voters, who really make the difference. In all seriousness, I want to thank you for watching the show, and especially thank those of you who took/take the time to vote for me. To say that I am grateful is a true understatement.
DWTS has been a great experience so far. The only thing greater than the DWTS experience right now is the way it’s brought my family physically closer. In my last blog, I mentioned that my dad flew out from the East Coast to be with me since the show began. Last week, my two older brothers flew out to L.A. to lend their love and support. For the first time in 16 years, the Ziering men were all sleeping under the same roof. It was a blast; sort of like the Brady Bunch episode where the Brady boys tried to scare the Brady girls using a flashlight and a white bed sheet "ghost," until Alice breaks Carol's clay bust of Mike's head. Good stuff. Anyway, in between dance rehearsals, my brothers and I managed to short-sheet each others' beds, put plastic wrap on the toilet seat, and put Krazy Glue instead of Polident on Dad's dentures. (To this day, my dad's chompers have stayed in place.) Pretty kooky stuff. I'm kidding about all that stuff of course, but nothing beats spending time with my family. Nothing.
Except, of course, winning this competition. I want to raise the winner's disco-ball trophy in the air, much in the same way Rocky Balboa, after running the 72 steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art stairs, raised his arms in triumph.
Now that would definitely be the right step for me.
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Apr 9, 2007 8:51 AM
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I think Cheryl is a great teacher/dancer and I loved 90210 (all of you) but I would like to hear from some of the other contestants besides you and Cheryl. TV Guide's headlines are always "Cheryl" or "Ian" when it comes to Dancing with the Stars. This is very unfair to the others, but good luck. When it comes right down to winning it is 99.9% a popularity contest anyway. You can dance your butt off and still not win for being the best dancer if your competition is more popular. Stay sweet and humble and tell Cheryl not to look so mad when she doesn't get perfect scores. She's got a great backing and sour looks don't look good on her. Dance, dance, dance!
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Apr 9, 2007 1:18 PM
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I think you are doing a great job Ian. I have enjoyed watching your dances each week. It is hard learning all those dances and you are making them look easy. Just remember to have fun with it. You, Joey and Billy Ray are my 3 favorites to watch this season!
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Apr 10, 2007 7:23 AM
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Ian, I'm so glad that you were able to have a nice visit with your father and brothers. The Brady Bunch reference cracked me up. 
Next, let me say that I thought you were good looking to begin with, but when you showed up with a clean-shaven face last night, wow! Totally hot! I think you should keep it that way.
As far as dancing goes...I think you are in a great position. You don't want to get the highest marks the first week, because you can only go down from there. I think your scores from the judges are on a nice upward slope, and will just keep getting higher and higher. Keep up your hard work. I can't imagine how hard it must be, but it is worth it. You got every one of my online votes - something I've never done before - but how could I not vote for a 90210 alum? Good luck tonight - can't wait to see you next week.
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Apr 10, 2007 2:09 PM
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Ian, I'm so glad that you were able to have a nice visit with your father and brothers. The Brady Bunch reference cracked me up.
Next, let me say that I thought you were good looking to begin with, but when you showed up with a clean-shaven face last night, wow! Totally hot! I think you should keep it that way.
As far as dancing goes...I think you are in a great position. You don't want to get the highest marks the first week, because you can only go down from there. I think your scores from the judges are on a nice upward slope, and will just keep getting higher and higher. Keep up your hard work. I can't imagine how hard it must be, but it is worth it. You got every one of my online votes - something I've never done before - but how could I not vote for a 90210 alum? Good luck tonight - can't wait to see you next week.
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Apr 10, 2007 2:09 PM
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Hey Smelly Boy,
I thought you were Xtra smelly last week. Surprised you were able to be that serious for once! At least you were until they called you Mr. McStiffy!
The Smelly Avolio Twins and I Miss you!
If you still have my number, call me!
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Apr 12, 2007 1:25 PM
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Ian for "McSPIFFY". Much better thing for you to repeat, image to have in your head - a lot more positive, and a lot more true. Has snazz, pizzazz and personality, like you.
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Apr 23, 2007 11:15 PM
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