OT: Anyone remember SYTYCD's Melanie on What Not To Wear?
Coast...@cshor.com
Think You Can Dance.
Does anyone recognize her from episode 63 of TLC's 'What Not To Wear' first
broadcast on 10.22.04?
From the show:
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Melanie, 44, is a former world champion ballroom dancer who now runs the
Dance Times Square Studio in New York City. Vogue magazine has described
this studio as "the most fashionable place to learn to dance in New York."
While the venue may be fashionable, Melanie certainly isn't. She left
fashion behind when she stopped competing, and now wears ill-fitting
clothes — some too tight and some too baggy. And worst of all, she only
wears one color — black!
In this special episode of 'What Not to Wear', Melanie was surprised 'live'
on air!
Clinton and Stacy will have one week to bring the sparkle and color back
into her wardrobe, and to convince monochromatic Melanie that stepping off
the competitive dance floor doesn't have to mean stepping off the fashion
catwalk.
From danceScape
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Melanie LaPatin on TLC's "What Not to Wear"
danceScape interview with former United States Professional Latin
Champions, Melanie LaPatin, who was selected to be on The Learning
Channel's "What Not to Wear"
When you found out that you were chosen to be on television's "What Not To
Wear", how did you react? What was the overall experience like for you?
I was completely surprised and had absolutely no idea that this opportunity
was coming. I had a fantastic time and met wonderful people. It lifted my
spirits at a perfect moment in my life and provided me with a new sense of
inspiration. It was a great experience!
How would you describe the behind-the-scene atmosphere on "What Not to
Wear"?
Do you have any funny stories that you would like to share with your fans?
It was a riot – constantly funny! On the night of the taping we went to the
wrap party and I ended up leaving my new $5,000 wardrobe in the trunk of
the limousine! It wasn’t until the next morning when I realized that all of
my clothes were missing. I immediately called the production office to tell
them what had happened. They were so helpful. They located the clothes and
returned them to me. Later on that day while I was out to lunch with a
friend I received a phone call from a reporter at "The Post" who had heard
about the incident and wanted to get the scoop on how it all happened. Sure
enough later that week, the story of my mishap landed on Page 6!
Has this experienced changed your individual fashion style at all?
Yes! It has definitely altered my sense of style and opened me up to many
more possibilities.
What is one of your most memorable and rewarding dance experiences to date?
After coming in second place for so many years, and sometimes missing the
Championship by one mark, and wanting the title so badly. It was in 1995 at
our National Championship where Lee Wakefield announced: "And the 1995
United States Professional Latin Champions from New York....Tony Meredith
and Melanie LaPatin!"
What was the transition like when making the decision to retire from the
competitive dance scene?
It was a very sad day when we decided to retire officially in 1998. Tony
and I just kept practicing because that is what we were accustomed to. I
knew I would need something really big to replace it. That’s when we
decided to open up a studio of our own. We have other things in the works,
which we’re keeping under wraps for the time being.
Could you please tell me more about any of your upcoming dance events?
We hold a party on the last Thursday of every month, which always includes
special performances and is open to the general public.
For more information, visit Melanie LaPatin at www.tonyandmelanie.com
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I think her wardrobe loos the same as the day she was ambushed by WNTW.
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Rehab is for Quitters
Micki Epstein
Yup, I realized that last season. Definitely agree that she seems to have
forgotten all she learnwed on WNTW.
Micki
JennP.
think she dresses a bit better but has definitly settled back into
mostly black, loose fitting clothing. She was so insanely fit when she
was dancing professionally that it's probably a little hard for her
to deal with her post-competitive dancing body.
JennP.
On 29 Jun 2008 00:56:43 GMT, Coast...@CShor.com wrote:
CatNipped
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> Melanie LaPatin is Tony Mereith's ex-wife and co-choreographer on So You
> Think You Can Dance.
>
> Does anyone recognize her from episode 63 of TLC's 'What Not To Wear'
> first
> broadcast on 10.22.04?
>
> From the show:
> ==============
> Melanie, 44, is a former world champion ballroom dancer who now runs the
> Dance Times Square Studio in New York City. Vogue magazine has described
> this studio as "the most fashionable place to learn to dance in New York."
>
> While the venue may be fashionable, Melanie certainly isn't. She left
> fashion behind when she stopped competing, and now wears ill-fitting
> wears one color - black!
>
> In this special episode of 'What Not to Wear', Melanie was surprised
> 'live'
> on air!
>
> Clinton and Stacy will have one week to bring the sparkle and color back
> into her wardrobe, and to convince monochromatic Melanie that stepping off
> the competitive dance floor doesn't have to mean stepping off the fashion
> catwalk.
>
> From danceScape
> =================
> Melanie LaPatin on TLC's "What Not to Wear"
>
> danceScape interview with former United States Professional Latin
> Champions, Melanie LaPatin, who was selected to be on The Learning
> Channel's "What Not to Wear"
>
>
> When you found out that you were chosen to be on television's "What Not To
> Wear", how did you react? What was the overall experience like for you?
>
> I was completely surprised and had absolutely no idea that this
> opportunity
> was coming. I had a fantastic time and met wonderful people. It lifted my
> spirits at a perfect moment in my life and provided me with a new sense of
> inspiration. It was a great experience!
>
>
> How would you describe the behind-the-scene atmosphere on "What Not to
> Wear"?
>
> Do you have any funny stories that you would like to share with your fans?
Yep, I remember watching that episode and was quite surprised to see her on
SYTYCD.
Hugs,
CatNipped