Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Dancing with the Stars Season 29: Crazy for Icons Night

Icons Night on Dancing with the Stars, I have to admit I am excited about this one. 

Justina and Sasha danced a Rumba to Crazy for You by Madonna— I agree with Derek in that the movement need to be sharper. I think Rumba is supposed to be more grounded. Bruno said we saw the gentle side of you tonight. The content was there. Derek told her she needed to extend more. Carrie Ann said Rumba is difficult cause it’s slower but it shouldn’t be smaller. You’re a dynamic performer, never let that go. Score: 24/30

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Nelly and Daniella danced a Jazz routine to California Love by 2Pac— OMG! That was so so entertaining and good. I’m obsessed with this routine. They looked like they were literally entertaining us at a party.  Bruno said you were cool, confident, and in your element. Carrie Ann said great job. You make us smile, laugh every week; we’re on this journey with you. Derek said it was so much fun, celebratory, you were a joy to watch. Score: 24/30

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AJ and Cheryl danced a Viennese Waltz to Somebody to Love by Queen— I think he was overthinking. There was almost so much excitement and adrenaline that he made small errors throughout. He was able to refocus and I love watching AJ. Hopefully he can come back. Carrie Ann said you lost your way. Derek said we all do that, you did work on your left arm and frame. He said be calm and strong, I think we’re gonna see you again. Bruno said I think you were so pumped up that you were overthinking. Score: 23/30

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Kaitlyn and Artem danced an Argentine Tango to Toxic by Britney Spears— Kaitlyn was great tonight and she looked stunning. This was by far her most focused and best performance. Derek said, let’s go! He said that was so beautiful, exquisite lines, transitions, you did that. Bruno said hit me Kaitlyn one more time, the images were precious paintings. Your focus and intensity was like we’ve never seen it. Carrie Ann gave her a standing ovation. Everything about it was amazing, perfect, passionate. Score: 30/30

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Johnny and Britt danced a Quickstep to Valerie by Amy Winehouse— This was so fun, I loved how precise it was. Johnny is so passionate about his creative choices, I agree with Carrie Ann on that. Bruno said the actual quickstep was excellent, it was precise and beautiful, well done. Carrie Ann said we’ve never seen a quickstep like that. You deliver every creative choice with such passion, amazing. Derek said you’re enough. You being you is love. Score: 30/30 

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Skai and Alan danced a Paso Doble to If by Janet Jackson— They were great! That was such a great moment. Carrie Ann said this was a fierce Paso Doble. Derek said you are powerful, strong, and confident. He said watch your arms sometimes. Bruno said this was one of the most grown up dances we had and you lived up to it. He commented on the arms as well. Score: 27/30

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Nev and Jenna danced a Jive to Saturday Nights All Right by Elton John— That was epic! They always leave it all out there with every performance. Derek said it’s been a pleasure to watch you and see you grow. I love the content and the charisma. Bruno said rocket man at his most entertaining. I loved the character of this. Carrie Ann said you’re a great showman, but watch the floppy feet. Score: 27/30

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Dance Offs! Nev and Jenna did not have to dance because they were the high score from last week. 

Justina and Sasha vs Kaitlyn and Artem danced a Cha Cha to Telephone by Lady Gaga— Justina won the dance off and got two bonus points. I actually preferred Kaitlyn. 

Skai and Alan vs Nelly and Daniella danced a Salsa to Cup of Life by Ricky Martin— Skai won the dance off and got two bonus points. They were both great. 

AJ and Cheryl vs Johnny and Britt danced a Jive to Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham— AJ won the dance off and got the two bonus points. I would have chosen AJ as well. 

The surprising part of all this is that at the end of the night-- AJ and Johnny were the bottom two, and AJ was sent home. I truly believe AJ and Cheryl touched so many people this season with their vulnerability and sharing their stories with us. I will miss them but I feel so confident that their friendship will continue. We will see more and hear more from them. 

Watching back the dances Justina and Skai were overscored and could be in trouble next week. Nev and Nelly were underscored and should be back. 















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