Showing posts with label Bill Nye the Science Guy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bill Nye the Science Guy. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Dancing with the Stars Season 17: Week 3 Hollywood Week

I got it right this time, Bill Nye said bye bye to Dancing with the Stars this week. The Science Guy sustained an injury last week tearing 80% of his quadriceps leaving him less flexible. He was classy and distinguished in his departure just as I expected he would be.

Leah and Tony danced the Rumba-- I loved this dance, there was something very alluring and seductive about it. Tony's choreography was awesome, and Leah's acting skills probably helped. Len thought the chemistry was great, complete with passion and drama. Carrie Ann says she only saw one mistake.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30

Corbin and Karina danced the Quickstep-- I thought this dance had a lot of energy; I didn't love the story but Corbin certainly kept up with Karina. Bruno thought it had an old quality feel to it, was very impressive, and and incredibly fast. Carrie Ann was amazed by the footwork, but warned Corbin to watch his form. Len said speed came in and style went out at times.
Scores: 9, 8, 9= 26 out of 30

Elizabeth and Val danced the Foxtrot-- Elizabeth and Val looked to lovely dancing together here; they really pulled off the attitude of the dance. It was old school, but it worked for them. Carrie Ann said the elegance and the attitude of the dance was beautiful, flawless. Carrie Ann mentioned that she lost her place at one point in the middle. Len called it chicken soup to the eyes. Bruno said you're flying first class all the way.
Score: 8, 9, 8= 25 out of 30

Brant and Peta danced the Quickstep-- They pulled off old Hollywood, both of them had the look, the attitude, and the precision. The choreography was great as well. Len thought it had speed and control. He mentions some issues with posture but loved it overall. Bruno loved the part that Brant played. Carrie Ann sees Brant as a fantastic dancer.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30

Valerie and Tristan danced the Cha Cha Cha-- Well, this might be Valerie's last week because there were some glaring errors. It's too bad because Tristan is a wonderful partner. Bruno thought the look of the dance was right, but she went wrong many times. Carrie Ann agrees but loves how she keeps going. Len thought it was like flying coach on a cheap airline, and said the way Tristan takes care of his partner is wonderful.
Scores: 6, 5, 5= 16 out of 30

Bill and Emma danced the Paso Doble-- Perfect character for a comedian like Bill to play, the Lone Ranger, and the music really got everyone into it. Carrie Ann said Bill nailed the Paso. Len thought Bill came out all guns blazing and felt it was Bill's best dance. Bruno liked the attack of the dance.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30

Amber and Derek danced the Charleston-- For me, this was Amber's weakest performance. Her footwork was a little bit muddy. Bruno said Amber needs to be sharper with her feet and she lost it a bit. Carrie Ann said her upper body was great but the bottom wasn't working correctly, and her legs weren't making the right angles.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30

Jack and Cheryl danced the Cha Cha Cha-- I think Cheryl may have been a bit too aggressive in the steps she wants Jack to take. This was so ambitious that Jack seemed nervous and never loosened up enough to make the dance fluid. Bruno said it was too ambitious and he needs to work on the hip action. Carrie Ann tells him to watch his hands. Len loves Jack's commitment but also agreed that the hips were lacking.
Scores: 7, 7,8= 22 out of 30

Christina and Mary danced the Charleston-- These two were super in- sync and the footwork seemed quite difficult! I loved Christina's character. Carrie Ann called it incredible and loved Christina's range of motion. Len thought as a dance and as a performance it was top notch. Bruno found it visually inspiring and brilliant.
Scores: 9, 8, 9= 26 out of 30

Nicole and Sasha danced the Quickstep-- I am continuing to be impressed with Nicole. She has focus, determination, class, and she's quite the dancer. Len said Nicole has surprised him being that this is her first ballroom dance. Bruno said he admires her commitment to hard work. Carrie Ann called her a superstar.
Scores: 9, 8, 8= 25 out of 30

Bill and Tyne danced Jazz-- I actually loved this routine. I think Bill was so brave to dance with an injury as bad as what he had. I also found the performance really entertaining. Carrie Ann was impressed and would love to see more when he is feeling better. Len gave props to Tyne for how she choreographed the routine and called it clever. Len said performing with that kind of injury takes guts, determination, and bravery. A lot of other celebrities would fold, but you didn't, and it says a lot about the man.
Scores: 6, 5, 5= 16 out of 30


The Scoreboard:

Brant & Peta- 27/30
Christina & Mark- 26/30
Corbin & Karina- 26/30
Elizabeth & Val- 25/30
Nicole & Sasha- 25/30
Amber & Derek- 24/30
Leah & Tony- 24/30
Bill & Emma- 24/30
Jack & Cheryl- 22/30
Valerie & Tristan- 16/30
Bill Nye & Tyne- 16/30

I think Valerie is going home sadly next week.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Dancing with the Stars Season 17: Week 2, Latin Night

Who is going home? You don't have to wait til tomorrow anymore, you just have to wait til the end of the show.

There are more changes than solely the eliminated results show on Tuesdays. Scores given on the night of an elimination count towards their total score. There is no more text voting, and special guests and performances will take place on competition night as well.

Couples had to dance a Jive, Paso Doble, Rumba, or Samba.

First up was Elizabeth and Val dancing a Samba-- Len thought it was fantastic. Bruno thought her accuracy for week two was incredible. Carrie Ann said she was in her element, and that she is a strong sensuous dancer. and so in control of her body. I loved the dance and their chemistry, it was so quick and fun, yet sexy. Scores: 8, 9, 8= 25 out of 30

Christina and Mark danced the Paso Doble-- Carrie Ann thought it was insane and on fire and that she nailed every step. Len thought it was a Paso Doble with a modern twist, and called it terrific and well done. I loved the track they were dancing too, it really worked with the dance, and I loved how Mark choreographed to Christina's strengths. The hand claps were so good. Scores: 9, 8, 8= 25 out of 30

Bill and Emma danced the Jive-- Carrie Ann found it entertaining but felt he needed to work on his footwork. Len and Bruno agreed that it had great performance value. Wow, pretty awesome, Bill actually improved. I don't think he's going to be able to keep up with the crowd but this was a good effort. Scores: 7, 7, 7= 21 out of 30

Jack and Cheryl danced the Rumba-- Len felt the dance had style, control, and fluidity. Bruno is impressed with how well Jack has done in two weeks. Carrie Ann felt like she was transported to another time, like Game of Thrones, kind of a weird comment by Carrie Ann. Jack has a real gracefulness when he dances, the motions all seem to be fluid. Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30

Keyshawn and Sharna danced the Samba-- The judges shared similar feedback expressing that Keyshawn had improved. This was better than last week, but in my mind, not enough to keep him in the competition. Scores: 6, 6, 6= 18 out of 30

Nicole and Sasha danced the Rumba-- Carrie Ann criticized the lifts and said Nicole made pretty pictures but didn't tell a story. Len thought it was a pretty dance. Bruno believes in her potential. I am actually still surprised with how well she is doing and how serious she is taking the competition. Scores: 6, 7, 7= 20 out of 30

Leah and Tony danced the Samba-- Len thought the samba stuff in it was great and he complimented her pretty hands. Carrie proclaimed that she unleashed her Samba Goddess and she loved it. Leah attacked this dance and she wore it well. I hope Leah stays in this competition for a long time because I'd like to see her conquer the things in her life that are bothering her right now through dance. Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30

Bill Nye and Tyne danced the Paso Doble-- Len said some of the technique was missing in the dance, but he appreciates the commitment Bill has put forth. Carrie Ann told him to work on his feet. Regardless of what the judges say, he'll be around longer than he should, and why? Because he has a huge fan base. Scores: 6, 5, 6= 17 out of 30

Corbin and Karina danced the Jive-- Carrie Ann said she wanted to see it again, and he turned out every move perfectly but it had this raw edge to it that made it exciting. Len said it's fabulous to watch you, you can dance. Bruno called it a preference of dazzling brilliance. Corbin is my pick to win this whole thing; I love his attitude and his passion. Scores: 9, 8, 9= 26 out of 30

Valerie and Tristan danced the Paso Doble-- At times, I must agree with Len that Valerie looked uncomfortable. She is such a beautiful person though and I appreciate her spirit. Len liked that she started the dance on her own but did point out that she seemed nervous. Bruno mentioned she lost her timing a few times and Carrie Ann felt it was difficult to judge Valerie. Scores: 6, 6, 7= 19 out of 30

Brant and Peta danced the Rumba-- Bruno said the women in the house are going crazy. Bruno told him to work on his feet. Carrie Ann felt their chemistry was incredible and fun to watch and that he can move and that as the male partner he was wowing them. Len said he liked it but he was pigeon- toed. I like Brant; he really seems like he would be a good dance partner. He has a lot of passion. Scores: 8, 7, 8= 23 out of 30

Amber and Derek danced the Jive-- Carrie Ann, I continue to be impressed by, but this was a little bit flat footed. Len told her to work on her footwork. Bruno agreed and thought it looked a little like a lindeyhop. I also liked Amber's dance but I did see some flatfootedness. It will be interesting to see how she does in the up coming dances. Scores: 24 out of 30

At the end of the night, Keyshawn ended up going home. It's possible that Valerie or Bill Nye is going home next week, but both of these contestants are so loved which makes me question that.

The Leaderboard:

Corbin & Karina- 26/30
Elizabeth & Val- 25/30
Christina & Mark- 25/30
Leah & Tony- 24/30
Amber & Derek- 24/30
Jack & Cheryl- 24/30
Brant & Peta- 23/30
Bill & Emma- 21/30
Snooki & Sasha- 20/30
Valerie & Tristan- 19/30
Keyshawn & Sharna- 18/30
Bill Nye & Tyne- 17/30







Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Dancing with the Stars: Season 17 Starts Now!

Brant & Peta danced the Cha Cha Cha to Blurred Lines by Robyn Thicke, T.I., and Pharell-- Len told him to sail on. Bruno found that his timing was off. Carrie Ann said she will be interested in watching their chemistry evolve and develop. I will too; I think they are going to be fun to watch Scores: 7, 8, 7 (all scores will be in order of Carrie Ann, Len, Bruno)= 22 out of 30

Leah & Tony danced the Foxtrot-- Bruno felt that Leah has done this before. Carrie Ann felt she had sass and class. Len thought that she should be proud of herself and that it was a bit careful but at the same time clean and precise. I agree most with Len's comments. I do hope Leah relaxes a little bit so she is able to enjoy the dancing more. Scores: 7, 7, 7= 21 out of 30

Corbin & Karina danced Contemporary-- Carrie Ann thought it was beautiful and passionate, tons of emotion. Len said the standard is fantastic, he liked that it had attack and attitude. Bruno saw someone strong and athletic yet emotional as well. Corbin is someone I got really excited about when I found out he was going to be on the show, and he didn't disappoint me. I also really like the pairing of Karina and Corbin; I think they're going to push each other. This was a great performance considering this is just week one. Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30

Jack & Cheryl danced the Foxtrot-- Len said you can dance, you were fabulous, good posture, good footwork. Bruno thought he was very uplifting and the intricacy of the footwork was really good. Carrie Ann thought it was so smooth and called him a ballroom dancer, she was blown away. I loved Jack's energy and how light he was on his feet; it was absolutely awesome. Scores: 8, 8, 7= 23 out of 30

Amber & Derek danced the Cha Cha Cha to Wing by Little Mix-- Wow! All the Glee kids were cheering so loud and proud. Bruno called her the "tigress" of this season. Carrie Ann said you turned that cha cha out. Len thought it was full on flat out fabulous. It was fun, it did have energy, and I could tell that she loved what she was doing. Do I think it was worth 27? Maybe not. Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30

Elizabeth & Val danced Contemporary to Imagine by John Lennon-- Carrie Ann said you were like a centered passionate angel. She said it was so much better than Showgirls. Len called it lovely to watch. Bruno said the choreography was beautiful and his only critique was for her to extend her arms more. I've always been a fan of Elizabeth, and this performance had a lot of grace to it. Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30

Bill Nye & Tyne danced the Cha Cha Cha-- Len found it painful to watch. Bruno said the elements were there, but it was all backwards and forwards. Carrie Ann said contestants like Bill make the show what it is, and he alive and she loves that he loves dancing. He is the heart of the show. I didn't think the performance was as bad as the judges thought it was. Scores: 5, 4, 5= 14 out of 30

Keyshawn and Sharna danced the Cha Cha Cha to Treasure by Bruno Mars-- Bruno said it was like trying to have the Empire State Building try to be a Rockette. He thought that Keyshawn lost timing. Carrie Ann told him to keep the confidence. Len thinks his attitude is great but he needs to work on his technique. I felt like Sharna was dancing all around him, she was doing all the work. Scores: 6, 5, 6= 17 out of 30

Christina and Mark danced a Contemporary-- Carrie Ann told her to open up more because she is a beautiful dancer. Len told her to open up a little more and to not be so careful. Bruno told her to work on her hands. Christina is someone that I look at and I see a dark horse. To me she could win this whole thing, she definitely has the potential. Scores: 7, 7, 8= 22 out of 30

 Bill & Emma danced the Foxtrot to Hot Stuff by Donna Summer-- Len said well done. Carrie Ann was happily surprised but felt that he needs to learn to move better. I like Bill, but he could be gone week one. Scores: 6, 6, 6= 18 out of 30

Valerie & Tristan danced the Foxtrot-- Valerie danced so elegantly and she has such a wonderful reason to be here. The judges kind of took it easy on her, but she deserved it. Bruno said she was radiant and stylish but mentioned some basic ballroom issues. Carrie Ann is crying and talks about how inspirational it is to have Valerie on the show, but tells her to work on her sports. Len compliments Tristan's choreography and liked the ease of the dance. Scores: 7, 7, 7= 21 out of 30

Nicole & Sasha danced the Cha Cha Cha-- Carrie Ann thought she had great form and just went for it. Len called her a "pocket rocket" and loved that it was fast and enjoyed her footwork. He also complimented Sasha's work on the dance. I was actually really impressed with Nicole. Bruno also loved how she went for it, but he said he wants her to make sure that she keep stretching the back of her leg. A fight ensues at the judges table as Len and Carrie Ann don't agree with Bruno. Scores: 8, 8, 7= 23 out of 30

Scores:

Amber & Derek- 27
Corbin & Karina- 24
Elizabeth & Val- 24
Jack & Cheryl- 23
Nicole & Sasha - 23
Brant & Peta- 22
Christina & Mark- 22
Leah & Tony- 21
Valerie & Tristan- 21
Bill & Emma- 18
Keyshawn & Sharna- 17
Bill Nye & Tyne- 14

Look for Bill, Bill Nye, or Keyshawn to make the first exit. Bill Nye has a pretty big fan base so I don't think it's going to be him. What surprises me is how stuff Keyshawn was, usually the athletes are not that stiff.