Sorry to say it, but it's hard to write about something that brings so much unhappiness, but sometimes it feels better to get it all out. One week ago, one Nicole Polizzi, aka Snookie, was voted off Dancing with the Stars. Last night, Brant Daugherty from Pretty Little Liars, pretty in his own right, was voted off Dancing. My point in telling you this is to tell of the injustice of it all. There were other amateurs who should have gone home before either one of them. I will tell you who by process of elimination-- Elizabeth shouldn't have gone home, neither should have Corbin, and as much as I like everyone else, they are all fair game in my book to go home. I might save Amber, even though I think the judges have made her out to be better than what she really is.
When I was thinking of the finals, I was thinking of Elizabeth, Corbin, and Brant. This isn't a case of me being unhappy cause I didn't get what I wanted. This is a case of growth and when you watch these people dance every week you look for who experiences that the most. What was difficult about this season is that everyone started at a similar level so it was difficult to see a front-runner emerge.
It's not the fault of the judges, they're scoring accordingly, it's really the fact that the public is voting based on popularity rather than on talent, growth, potential, etc.
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Dancing with the Stars Season 17: Week 6.... Surprise at the End
Bill and Emma danced the Tango-- This was beyond weird because the music threw me off, it seemed like this shouldn't have been the song choice for this type of dance. Len praised all the content in that piece. Carrie Ann found it strangely odd, but liked it. Bruno blamed the timing issues on the music.
Scores: 8, 8, 7= 23 out of 30
Elizabeth and Val danced the Cha Cha Cha-- I just loved this number, I love the relationship that has formed from this dance partnership. I think as the pro, Val completely trusts Elizabeth. Bruno said it was so sexy, it just killed him, and it was so sharp and brilliant. Carrie Ann said Val tapped into her strength, and she grows every week. Len said they have such a formidable partnership and they're always consistent.
Scores: 10, 10, 10= 30 out of 30 (first perfect score of the season)
Leah and Tony danced the Quickstep-- I do think this was a definite improvement over last week. At times, I found the dance to be on pause, but Leah's personality sold it. Carrie Ann said it was the biggest turnaround she has seen. Len praised their quickstep. Bruno said Leah was like Ginger and he thought she was confident. Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Brant and Peta danced the Tango-- This was an awesome tango, especially if we're comparing it to the other tango done on the same night. I loved the intensity of it. Bruno called Brant the prince of darkness and loved to see him driving the dance as a leading man. Bruno said it was the best performance wise but he lost balance a couple of times. Len found it crisp and liked how it went straight into the tango. Carrie Ann said technique wise it was awesome, but he did stumble a couple of times.
Scores: 9, 10, 9= 29 out of 30
Amber and Derek danced the Samba-- For some reason, I don't get as excited when Amber dances as other people do. I found this dance a tad repetitive. Bruno said the performance value was great and she got all the components of the Samba were there. Carrie Ann called it Amberlicious. Len said what I thought-- a tad repetitive, good for you for saying it Len.
Scores: 10, 8, 10= 28 out of 30
Jack and Cheryl danced the Paso Doble-- There were parts that looked a little off, but there were parts of it that looked great. I loved the attitude of the dance and the details of the dance. It was focused and traditional. Carrie Ann said it had the intensity that it felt one dimensional. Len thought it was full of intent and purpose. He saw one mistake but felt the rest was top notch. Bruno felt his timing wasn't good, he was chasing the music.
Scores: 8, 9, 8= 25 out of 30
Nicole and Sasha danced the Foxtrot-- Len said he is happy with that dance. Bruno said she graduated from charm school, and had elegance and moved with such grace. He told her to keep her extension all the way though. Carrie Ann said she has improved the most of anybody, and that she is impressed. I agree with Carrie Ann's comment, it's evident that she has worked hard to improve with each passing week.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Corbin and Karina danced the Viennese Waltz-- The choreography was beautiful for sure; it looked like a movie. I do think it took away from the technique of the dance. Bruno thought it was epic but his lines were lost. Carrie Ann liked what they were going for but there needed to be more hold. She liked the passion of it. Len liked the lyrical movement and the theme that ran through it, but there wasn't enough technique.
Scores: 8, 7, 8= 23 out of 30
Scoreboard--
Elizabeth & Val- 30/30
Brant & Peta- 28/30
Amber & Derek- 28/30
Snooki & Sasha- 27/30
Leah & Tony- 27/30
Jack & Cheryl- 25/30
Corbin & Karina- 23/30
Bill & Emma- 23/30
And the big surprise is that no one is going home because somehow the votes were inaccurate. So next week, is it possible 2 people are going home? My prediction is that it's Bill and Emma and Jack and Cheryl
Scores: 8, 8, 7= 23 out of 30
Elizabeth and Val danced the Cha Cha Cha-- I just loved this number, I love the relationship that has formed from this dance partnership. I think as the pro, Val completely trusts Elizabeth. Bruno said it was so sexy, it just killed him, and it was so sharp and brilliant. Carrie Ann said Val tapped into her strength, and she grows every week. Len said they have such a formidable partnership and they're always consistent.
Scores: 10, 10, 10= 30 out of 30 (first perfect score of the season)
Leah and Tony danced the Quickstep-- I do think this was a definite improvement over last week. At times, I found the dance to be on pause, but Leah's personality sold it. Carrie Ann said it was the biggest turnaround she has seen. Len praised their quickstep. Bruno said Leah was like Ginger and he thought she was confident. Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Brant and Peta danced the Tango-- This was an awesome tango, especially if we're comparing it to the other tango done on the same night. I loved the intensity of it. Bruno called Brant the prince of darkness and loved to see him driving the dance as a leading man. Bruno said it was the best performance wise but he lost balance a couple of times. Len found it crisp and liked how it went straight into the tango. Carrie Ann said technique wise it was awesome, but he did stumble a couple of times.
Scores: 9, 10, 9= 29 out of 30
Amber and Derek danced the Samba-- For some reason, I don't get as excited when Amber dances as other people do. I found this dance a tad repetitive. Bruno said the performance value was great and she got all the components of the Samba were there. Carrie Ann called it Amberlicious. Len said what I thought-- a tad repetitive, good for you for saying it Len.
Scores: 10, 8, 10= 28 out of 30
Jack and Cheryl danced the Paso Doble-- There were parts that looked a little off, but there were parts of it that looked great. I loved the attitude of the dance and the details of the dance. It was focused and traditional. Carrie Ann said it had the intensity that it felt one dimensional. Len thought it was full of intent and purpose. He saw one mistake but felt the rest was top notch. Bruno felt his timing wasn't good, he was chasing the music.
Scores: 8, 9, 8= 25 out of 30
Nicole and Sasha danced the Foxtrot-- Len said he is happy with that dance. Bruno said she graduated from charm school, and had elegance and moved with such grace. He told her to keep her extension all the way though. Carrie Ann said she has improved the most of anybody, and that she is impressed. I agree with Carrie Ann's comment, it's evident that she has worked hard to improve with each passing week.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Corbin and Karina danced the Viennese Waltz-- The choreography was beautiful for sure; it looked like a movie. I do think it took away from the technique of the dance. Bruno thought it was epic but his lines were lost. Carrie Ann liked what they were going for but there needed to be more hold. She liked the passion of it. Len liked the lyrical movement and the theme that ran through it, but there wasn't enough technique.
Scores: 8, 7, 8= 23 out of 30
Scoreboard--
Elizabeth & Val- 30/30
Brant & Peta- 28/30
Amber & Derek- 28/30
Snooki & Sasha- 27/30
Leah & Tony- 27/30
Jack & Cheryl- 25/30
Corbin & Karina- 23/30
Bill & Emma- 23/30
And the big surprise is that no one is going home because somehow the votes were inaccurate. So next week, is it possible 2 people are going home? My prediction is that it's Bill and Emma and Jack and Cheryl
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Dancing with the Stars Season 17: Week 5, Memories ... Memories
Christina and Mark danced the Cha Cha Cha; Christina's most memorable year was 2010-- I loved Christina in this dance. I thought it was an absolute travesty that Christina was eliminated. No offense, there are others who deserved to go before her. She even got a 10 from Len in this dance which is the real shame in it. Len thought it was fantastic and had great technique. Carrie Ann loves watching Christina, but felt tonight was something special for her.
Scores: 9, 10, 9= 28 out of 30
Jack and Cheryl danced the Waltz; Jack's most memorable year was 2012-- Jack and Cheryl both looked so elegant and smooth in this piece. Cheryl has done such a beautiful job with him. Bruno thought his dancing was good. Carrie Ann said it took her breath away. Len appreciated how much of the vault was done in hold, and felt it was fabulous for the most part.
Scores: 9, 9, 9=27 out of 30
Leah and Tony danced Contemporary; Leah's most memorable year was 2013-- I liked the concept of the dance, it may have been a bit simple but it was good. I thought the meaning was better than the dance itself. Carrie Ann liked the concept and the message behind the dance. She didn't think it was seamless though and felt it was movement to lift to movement to lift. Len agreed and felt it was good not great and thought the lifts were labored. Bruno felt like Leah fought through it.
Scores: 7, 7, 8= 22 out of 30
Corbin and Karina danced the Foxtrot; Corbin's most memorable year was 2011-- That dance was absolutely magical, it had amazing flow and just glided across the floor. Len said Corbin is a terrific dancer and he feels that no matter what dance Corbin gets, he masters the character of the dance completely. He said in the foxtrot he had fluid lines and was great in hold and had great footwork! Wow, Len is so complimentary and Corbin seems so grateful for Len's comments. Bruno said Corbin is the love child of Fred Astaire and Ben Vereen. Carrie Ann, a.k.a, the lift police knocks a point off because she believes Karina's foot came off the floor at the beginning. I watched it back, and it didn't.
Scores: 9, 9, 10= 28 out of 30
Bill and Emma danced the Viennese Waltz; Bill's most memorable year was 1982-- It was an honest dancer, but at the same time, it was also very basic. I think it's nice though that he danced in memory of his wife. Carrie Ann said that Bill was a little off timing but it touched her soul. Len agreed with Carrie Ann but liked him in hold and said he kept his frame. Bruno liked how he wore his heart on his sleeve.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30
Nicole and Sasha danced Jazz; Nicole's most memorable year is 2012-- I am in complete agreement with Carrie Ann, Nicole does surprise me every week. I don't expect her to pull off the moves that she does. I thought Sasha's choreography was in, and he really made this dance play to Nicole's strengths. Len said the lifts were clean, it had energy and attack, and it was fun to watch. Bruno proclaimed that Nicole works hard for the money and he loved it.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Brant and Peta danced Contemporary; Brant's most memorable year is 2009-- Carrie Ann felt like every movement came from a true place of passion. Len liked the passion, interaction, and chemistry. Bruno appreciated Brant's dedication to the dance. I think he and Peta just make a great team in terms of how they connect when they dance. They have a special chemistry and I think it extends beyond dancing, I think they'd be friends in life.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Amber and Derek danced the Foxtrot; Amber's most memorable year is 2009-- I love how Amber's personality is so big that it makes each dance so original. Bruno said it was utterly sensational and said that Amber is here to say and called her a star. Carrie Ann liked how the number was acted. Len didn't feel the dance was in hold, he loves her personality and still calls her a star but he didn't think there was enough foxtrot.
Scores: 9, 7, 10= 26 out of 30
Elizabeth and Val danced the Jive; Elizabeth's most memorable year is 2012-- I thought this dance was fun, and I could tell that both Elizabeth and Val were having fun dancing it and therefore it was entertaining. Carrie Ann felt that the kicks were a little soft. Len disagrees with Carrie Ann and felt Elizabeth did great and thought the kicks were sharp, fun, and exact. Bruno had incredible fun watching her routine.
Scores: 8, 9, 9= 26 out of 30
Week 5 Judges’ Leaderboard:
Christina & Mark- 28/30
Corbin & Karina- 28/30
Brant & Peta- 27/30
Jack & Cheryl- 27/30
Snooki & Sasha- 27/30
Elizabeth & Val- 26/30
Amber & Derek- 26/30
Bill & Emma- 24/30Leah & Tony- 22/30
Despite the fact that Christina had the highest score, she was still sent packing in week five. I sure am scared for Leah and Bill in week six. I am really looking for Elizabeth to step up as well as Leah should she stay.
Scores: 9, 10, 9= 28 out of 30
Jack and Cheryl danced the Waltz; Jack's most memorable year was 2012-- Jack and Cheryl both looked so elegant and smooth in this piece. Cheryl has done such a beautiful job with him. Bruno thought his dancing was good. Carrie Ann said it took her breath away. Len appreciated how much of the vault was done in hold, and felt it was fabulous for the most part.
Scores: 9, 9, 9=27 out of 30
Leah and Tony danced Contemporary; Leah's most memorable year was 2013-- I liked the concept of the dance, it may have been a bit simple but it was good. I thought the meaning was better than the dance itself. Carrie Ann liked the concept and the message behind the dance. She didn't think it was seamless though and felt it was movement to lift to movement to lift. Len agreed and felt it was good not great and thought the lifts were labored. Bruno felt like Leah fought through it.
Scores: 7, 7, 8= 22 out of 30
Corbin and Karina danced the Foxtrot; Corbin's most memorable year was 2011-- That dance was absolutely magical, it had amazing flow and just glided across the floor. Len said Corbin is a terrific dancer and he feels that no matter what dance Corbin gets, he masters the character of the dance completely. He said in the foxtrot he had fluid lines and was great in hold and had great footwork! Wow, Len is so complimentary and Corbin seems so grateful for Len's comments. Bruno said Corbin is the love child of Fred Astaire and Ben Vereen. Carrie Ann, a.k.a, the lift police knocks a point off because she believes Karina's foot came off the floor at the beginning. I watched it back, and it didn't.
Scores: 9, 9, 10= 28 out of 30
Bill and Emma danced the Viennese Waltz; Bill's most memorable year was 1982-- It was an honest dancer, but at the same time, it was also very basic. I think it's nice though that he danced in memory of his wife. Carrie Ann said that Bill was a little off timing but it touched her soul. Len agreed with Carrie Ann but liked him in hold and said he kept his frame. Bruno liked how he wore his heart on his sleeve.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30
Nicole and Sasha danced Jazz; Nicole's most memorable year is 2012-- I am in complete agreement with Carrie Ann, Nicole does surprise me every week. I don't expect her to pull off the moves that she does. I thought Sasha's choreography was in, and he really made this dance play to Nicole's strengths. Len said the lifts were clean, it had energy and attack, and it was fun to watch. Bruno proclaimed that Nicole works hard for the money and he loved it.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Brant and Peta danced Contemporary; Brant's most memorable year is 2009-- Carrie Ann felt like every movement came from a true place of passion. Len liked the passion, interaction, and chemistry. Bruno appreciated Brant's dedication to the dance. I think he and Peta just make a great team in terms of how they connect when they dance. They have a special chemistry and I think it extends beyond dancing, I think they'd be friends in life.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Amber and Derek danced the Foxtrot; Amber's most memorable year is 2009-- I love how Amber's personality is so big that it makes each dance so original. Bruno said it was utterly sensational and said that Amber is here to say and called her a star. Carrie Ann liked how the number was acted. Len didn't feel the dance was in hold, he loves her personality and still calls her a star but he didn't think there was enough foxtrot.
Scores: 9, 7, 10= 26 out of 30
Elizabeth and Val danced the Jive; Elizabeth's most memorable year is 2012-- I thought this dance was fun, and I could tell that both Elizabeth and Val were having fun dancing it and therefore it was entertaining. Carrie Ann felt that the kicks were a little soft. Len disagrees with Carrie Ann and felt Elizabeth did great and thought the kicks were sharp, fun, and exact. Bruno had incredible fun watching her routine.
Scores: 8, 9, 9= 26 out of 30
Week 5 Judges’ Leaderboard:
Christina & Mark- 28/30
Corbin & Karina- 28/30
Brant & Peta- 27/30
Jack & Cheryl- 27/30
Snooki & Sasha- 27/30
Elizabeth & Val- 26/30
Amber & Derek- 26/30
Bill & Emma- 24/30Leah & Tony- 22/30
Despite the fact that Christina had the highest score, she was still sent packing in week five. I sure am scared for Leah and Bill in week six. I am really looking for Elizabeth to step up as well as Leah should she stay.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Dancing with the Stars Season 17: Week 4
Jack and Cheryl danced the Quickstep-- It looked good, Jack continues to impress and he seems to strive in the ballroom dances. This was an improvement over the previous week, and Jack kept up with Cheryl in terms of footwork. Julianne made a rather weird comment saying that Jack needed to look like he was having more fun.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30
Elizabeth and Val danced the Argentine Tango-- Val's choreography is gorgeous and Elizabeth's lines are beautiful. Carrie Ann said every movement had meaning and she's been elegant since day one. Bruno loved it and Julianne said she got chills, and gave Elizabeth major props for taking control and not waiting for Val to do it.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Brant and Peta danced the Salsa-- This performance was entertaining and I give big props for that cause that's what it's all about. However, Brant wasn't fluid enough in his body movements considering that this is a salsa. I love their chemistry, and I don't think they should go home next week. Carrie Ann liked the lifts but thought his weakness was exposed when he took his shirt off. Julianne thought that Brant needs to work on his upper body so that everything is not so loose. Bruno thought he had a good time, and lacked control and smoothness.
Scores: 7, 7, 7= 21 out of 30
Valerie and Tristan danced the Viennese Waltz-- As I predicted last week, Valerie and Tristan were voted off at the end of the show. I admire her and she is a hero in more ways than one. Julianne was great to observe that when Tristan is with her she dances great, but when they are separated, she struggles.
Scores: 6, 6, 6= 18 out of 30
Leah and Tony danced the Cha Cha Cha-- I loved the ending of this dance. For some reason, this dance exposed a lot of Leah's weaknesses. Bruno called her Leah from the block, but told her that her moves needed to be sharper. Carrie Ann likes how she is in the moment of the dance, and loves her facial expressions but felt that they need to match the moves.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30
Corbin and Karina danced the Paso Doble-- I loved the intensity that both of them brought in this dance. Bill Nye was watching from the sidelines and looked fully impressed. Carrie Ann said she loved it and the movements were stunning. Julianne was happy that there were no gimmicks because he is so talented, she loved the choreography and told him to move his hips forward. Bruno said this was the pure essence of Paso Doble, and agreed with Julianne's hip comment.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Nicole and Sasha danced the Jive-- Every week she moves forward in the competition I am impressed because I just didn't expect this type of focus from her. Julianne loves the performance but felt Nicole needs to work on her connection with Sasha and sharpen her kicks and flicks. Bruno said the performance level has grown. Carrie Ann gives her some critiques as well but loved her energy ultimately.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30
Christina and Mark danced the Foxtrot-- The style of this dance was fun, and they were very in-sync with each other. I enjoy their chemistry. Bruno liked the sultry nature of the dance. Carrie Ann told her to work on her shoulders and loved her performance. Julianne wants to see another side of her.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30
Amber and Derek danced the Tango-- I liked it, but I didn't love it as much as the judges did. Carrie Ann thought their hold was excellent and that Amber was in fine form and her footwork was great. Julianna was hoping something would go wrong but she said Amber was wonderful. Bruno called it classic amazing tango.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Bill and Emma danced the Samba-- Bill is doing all the moves, it's just that he is having trouble with rhythm and timing. The performance has a comical flavor to it but I am unsure if that was intended or not. I don't really want Bill to go home, I thoroughly enjoy watching him on here. Julianne loves how entertaining he is and called him the heart of the show. Bruno said Bill goes nuts in Brazil, he said it had everything except the timing and rhythm. Carrie Ann loves how much joy he brings to the show.
Scores: 7, 7, 7= 21 out of 30
Week 4 Judges’ Leaderboard:
Amber & Derek- 27/30
Corbin & Karina- 27/30
Elizabeth & Val- 27/30
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Christina & Mark- 24/30
Leah & Tony- 24/30
Snooki & Sasha- 24/30
Jack & Cheryl- 24/30
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Brant & Peta- 21/30
Bill & Emma- 21/30
I am torn about who will be going home next.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30
Elizabeth and Val danced the Argentine Tango-- Val's choreography is gorgeous and Elizabeth's lines are beautiful. Carrie Ann said every movement had meaning and she's been elegant since day one. Bruno loved it and Julianne said she got chills, and gave Elizabeth major props for taking control and not waiting for Val to do it.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Brant and Peta danced the Salsa-- This performance was entertaining and I give big props for that cause that's what it's all about. However, Brant wasn't fluid enough in his body movements considering that this is a salsa. I love their chemistry, and I don't think they should go home next week. Carrie Ann liked the lifts but thought his weakness was exposed when he took his shirt off. Julianne thought that Brant needs to work on his upper body so that everything is not so loose. Bruno thought he had a good time, and lacked control and smoothness.
Scores: 7, 7, 7= 21 out of 30
Valerie and Tristan danced the Viennese Waltz-- As I predicted last week, Valerie and Tristan were voted off at the end of the show. I admire her and she is a hero in more ways than one. Julianne was great to observe that when Tristan is with her she dances great, but when they are separated, she struggles.
Scores: 6, 6, 6= 18 out of 30
Leah and Tony danced the Cha Cha Cha-- I loved the ending of this dance. For some reason, this dance exposed a lot of Leah's weaknesses. Bruno called her Leah from the block, but told her that her moves needed to be sharper. Carrie Ann likes how she is in the moment of the dance, and loves her facial expressions but felt that they need to match the moves.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30
Corbin and Karina danced the Paso Doble-- I loved the intensity that both of them brought in this dance. Bill Nye was watching from the sidelines and looked fully impressed. Carrie Ann said she loved it and the movements were stunning. Julianne was happy that there were no gimmicks because he is so talented, she loved the choreography and told him to move his hips forward. Bruno said this was the pure essence of Paso Doble, and agreed with Julianne's hip comment.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Nicole and Sasha danced the Jive-- Every week she moves forward in the competition I am impressed because I just didn't expect this type of focus from her. Julianne loves the performance but felt Nicole needs to work on her connection with Sasha and sharpen her kicks and flicks. Bruno said the performance level has grown. Carrie Ann gives her some critiques as well but loved her energy ultimately.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30
Christina and Mark danced the Foxtrot-- The style of this dance was fun, and they were very in-sync with each other. I enjoy their chemistry. Bruno liked the sultry nature of the dance. Carrie Ann told her to work on her shoulders and loved her performance. Julianne wants to see another side of her.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30
Amber and Derek danced the Tango-- I liked it, but I didn't love it as much as the judges did. Carrie Ann thought their hold was excellent and that Amber was in fine form and her footwork was great. Julianna was hoping something would go wrong but she said Amber was wonderful. Bruno called it classic amazing tango.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 30
Bill and Emma danced the Samba-- Bill is doing all the moves, it's just that he is having trouble with rhythm and timing. The performance has a comical flavor to it but I am unsure if that was intended or not. I don't really want Bill to go home, I thoroughly enjoy watching him on here. Julianne loves how entertaining he is and called him the heart of the show. Bruno said Bill goes nuts in Brazil, he said it had everything except the timing and rhythm. Carrie Ann loves how much joy he brings to the show.
Scores: 7, 7, 7= 21 out of 30
Week 4 Judges’ Leaderboard:
Amber & Derek- 27/30
Corbin & Karina- 27/30
Elizabeth & Val- 27/30
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Christina & Mark- 24/30
Leah & Tony- 24/30
Snooki & Sasha- 24/30
Jack & Cheryl- 24/30
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Brant & Peta- 21/30
Bill & Emma- 21/30
I am torn about who will be going home next.
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.
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
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.
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.
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