Black Eyed Peas. I LOVE the Black Eyed Peas!!!
First up were the little kids..."Iconic Boys" dancing to "Just Can't Get Enough". I was SOOO impressed with them! I had to watch this dance like 20 times. Even my kids liked it. Who woulda thought that they woulda had my favorite dance of the night. The little chubby kid doing the robot was definitely the highlight.
Next it was "Phunk Phenonmenon" dancing to "Don't Stop the Party" I really liked their super slow then super fast choreography. I love their energy and humor.
Then it was "I AM ME" dancing to "Meet me Half-way" I loved their intricate moves and the part where they made like a Transformer car.
Then it was "Street Kingdom" dancing to "Immabe". I thought this music would fit their Crump style perfectly, but I was a little dissapointed in them, I thought they coulda been amazing and it felt a bit short of that. The judges seemed to agree with them.
Next it was "787 Crew" dancing to "Boom Boom Pow". This was my second favorite performance of the night, they did this optical illusion where it looked like a guy teleported. I love how they are latin and that naturally means they can move their hips, plus the energy was high and the flips were GREAT!
Then it was "Instant Noodles" dancing to "My Humps". I think their dance was WAY tooeasy. I was WAY mad that they made it past the first week. I just don't think they are unique engough. URGH!!!!
The bottom two were "Footworkingz" and "Request" and I was MAD they don't deserve to be in the bottom.
"Footworkingz" dancing to "I've Gotta Feeling". They jump so high and have so much energy!! It is like they float, or glide. Love them.
Finally it was "Request" dancing to "I've had the time of my life". I loved these girls too! They had unique moves.
I was SOOOOOO mad that "Request" got eliminated because it TOTALLY shoulda been "Instant Noodles"!!! This season is super tough and I hope that the best crews survive the next week.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Dancing with the Stars Results 4/19/11
The encore dance was Chelsea and Romeo, YUP, I agree best dance of the competition night.
The special guest was Toby Keith. He was singing "Shoulda Been A Cowboy". I haven't heard the song in years, but I still knew EVERY word by heart. Maks and Lacey were dancing with the Troop. I like when the main dancers dance with them. Maks and Lacey made a little boo-boo on one of their tricks, but they recovered nicely. It was a little weird to see ballroom dancing to Country music....hmmm..
They did this little behind the scenes with Mike Catherwood and it had me rolling on the ground laughing. Especially scenes of Maks.
There was a guest dance performance, I LOVED it. I THINK that one of my SYTCD dancers were in this routine, but I couldn't tell for sure.
There was another Toby Keith performance with a dance by Jonathon Roberts and Anna..they are husband and wife and I love to watch them dance together...it was very graceful, so romantic.
The bottom two were: Petra and Chris. I thought it was gonna be Chris, but nope-it was Petra. It was a bit of a shocker.
The special guest was Toby Keith. He was singing "Shoulda Been A Cowboy". I haven't heard the song in years, but I still knew EVERY word by heart. Maks and Lacey were dancing with the Troop. I like when the main dancers dance with them. Maks and Lacey made a little boo-boo on one of their tricks, but they recovered nicely. It was a little weird to see ballroom dancing to Country music....hmmm..
They did this little behind the scenes with Mike Catherwood and it had me rolling on the ground laughing. Especially scenes of Maks.
There was a guest dance performance, I LOVED it. I THINK that one of my SYTCD dancers were in this routine, but I couldn't tell for sure.
There was another Toby Keith performance with a dance by Jonathon Roberts and Anna..they are husband and wife and I love to watch them dance together...it was very graceful, so romantic.
The bottom two were: Petra and Chris. I thought it was gonna be Chris, but nope-it was Petra. It was a bit of a shocker.
Dancing With The Stars 4/18/11
Man! This Dance Blog is hard to keep up on!
*Forgive me if I am a bit behind, it was a busy week with my son's birthday and Easter and all*
Tonight was Dancing With The Stars 1000's dance! WOAH! It was "Americana" night. Hmmm.
First to perform was Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff (who in unrelated news was in Playboy this month...SHOCKER!) Ralph joked that he was from New York, Karina is from Russia and they are doing a Brazillian Samba to "Sweet Home Alabama" LOL. Karina really worked on his hip action, but the ballroom dances are really better suited for him. It was a bit frenzied for me..but there were some good moments-like his Samba rolls and the little line dancing moments. Their score: 22
Next...Chris and Cheryl. They danced to America the Beautiful. Chris was in some military attire. I can't help but notice how short Chris is. The dance was okay, a bit boring in my opinion. Their score: 26 (I can't believe they beat Ralph)!
Next...Petra and Dimitry. Dancing to Viva Las Vegas. She seems like such a nice person! They must have increased the budget this year, the sets and backgrounds were so fancy this week, and the last few weeks actually! I think she has improved a lot and I just love to watch Dimitry dance..their score: 22
Next...Romeo and Chelsie..dancing to "New York, New York"...I think his dance was my favorite of the week. He reminded me of Gregory Hines a little bit! Plus the song reminds me of a dance I did when I was on the Crimson Line. Their score: 26
Next...Hines and Kim...I liked his military outfit better, although Kym's outfit didn't really match the dance. They danced to "Proud to be an American". It was very good. I am beginning to think this season is very good, it is going to be very tight. Their score: 27
Next...Kirstie and Maks. I was worried about what might go wrong this week....luckily nothing did. The package before the dance was GREAT. John Travolta came to visit Kirstie and Maks, I was LAUGHING! They danced to "American Woman". Maks was shirtless and wearing leather pants, WOAH!!! I wish that I could do this dance with Maks!!! He SOOO thinks that he is HOTT and he is right, LOL! Their score: 23
Next...Kendra and Louis. Their package showed Kendra being hurt from her criticism, I loved how Louis talked to her, he "coached" her with care, with honesty. She did SOO much better this week with her energy, you could tell she was having fun. Their dance was the 1000th dance! They had a huge celebration for it, woah. Their score: 22
Finally..Chelsea and Mark. Samba to "Party in the USA"...I don't know what it was, but I didn't like this dance...maybe it was the low-cut pants. I just think Chelsea was a bit awkward in this style. Their score: 26
My hubby will be happy to hear this, I am not saving this episode on my DVR, I didn't really LOVE any of the dances...but everyone is really good and I couldn't pick who was the one to go....
*Forgive me if I am a bit behind, it was a busy week with my son's birthday and Easter and all*
Tonight was Dancing With The Stars 1000's dance! WOAH! It was "Americana" night. Hmmm.
First to perform was Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff (who in unrelated news was in Playboy this month...SHOCKER!) Ralph joked that he was from New York, Karina is from Russia and they are doing a Brazillian Samba to "Sweet Home Alabama" LOL. Karina really worked on his hip action, but the ballroom dances are really better suited for him. It was a bit frenzied for me..but there were some good moments-like his Samba rolls and the little line dancing moments. Their score: 22
Next...Chris and Cheryl. They danced to America the Beautiful. Chris was in some military attire. I can't help but notice how short Chris is. The dance was okay, a bit boring in my opinion. Their score: 26 (I can't believe they beat Ralph)!
Next...Petra and Dimitry. Dancing to Viva Las Vegas. She seems like such a nice person! They must have increased the budget this year, the sets and backgrounds were so fancy this week, and the last few weeks actually! I think she has improved a lot and I just love to watch Dimitry dance..their score: 22
Next...Romeo and Chelsie..dancing to "New York, New York"...I think his dance was my favorite of the week. He reminded me of Gregory Hines a little bit! Plus the song reminds me of a dance I did when I was on the Crimson Line. Their score: 26
Next...Hines and Kim...I liked his military outfit better, although Kym's outfit didn't really match the dance. They danced to "Proud to be an American". It was very good. I am beginning to think this season is very good, it is going to be very tight. Their score: 27
Next...Kirstie and Maks. I was worried about what might go wrong this week....luckily nothing did. The package before the dance was GREAT. John Travolta came to visit Kirstie and Maks, I was LAUGHING! They danced to "American Woman". Maks was shirtless and wearing leather pants, WOAH!!! I wish that I could do this dance with Maks!!! He SOOO thinks that he is HOTT and he is right, LOL! Their score: 23
Next...Kendra and Louis. Their package showed Kendra being hurt from her criticism, I loved how Louis talked to her, he "coached" her with care, with honesty. She did SOO much better this week with her energy, you could tell she was having fun. Their dance was the 1000th dance! They had a huge celebration for it, woah. Their score: 22
Finally..Chelsea and Mark. Samba to "Party in the USA"...I don't know what it was, but I didn't like this dance...maybe it was the low-cut pants. I just think Chelsea was a bit awkward in this style. Their score: 26
My hubby will be happy to hear this, I am not saving this episode on my DVR, I didn't really LOVE any of the dances...but everyone is really good and I couldn't pick who was the one to go....
Monday, April 18, 2011
America's Best Dance Crew 4/14/11
This week was Ke$ha and I LOVE her music so I was excited for these dances as I am sure I know most of her music.
The opening was another group routine to "We are who we are" and I once again loved to see the way the routines melted into each other..it is a great intro to seeing the crews for the first time. I wonder who choreographed these openers. I think it might be Napoleon and Tabitha. LOVE IT.
First up....Footworkingz dancing to "TIK TOK". I loved the energy of this group, I love how there is one girl, she tore it up. The speed and pace was amazing. I loved how they changed formations quickly and efficiently!
Then...787 Crew to "Blow", one of my new favorite songs of hers. Sad story, at Dress Rehearsals one of their members broke thier leg, so at the last moment they had to change their routine!! They had so many tricks, but I love to see things that not just any Joe Blow can do.
Then...Iconic Boyz and they really are BOYS! Like maybe 10 years old. That is a first on ABDC! They could dance really well and there was even a chubby boy and he shook it like the rest of them. I was pleasantly surprised.
Then there were these pole dancing girls. They were trying to show that it is dancing, not stripperish. I don't know why it is so sexy looking-but it is, even though they tried not too. They danced to "Sleezy" and I have never heard that song. Mario swung on the pole-okay not so sexy, but funny.
Then...Instant Noodles. They danced to "Dirty Picture" which is another song I haven't heard. Personally I think their moves were a little easy...a little slow and basic. They did have some B Boy moves, but there wasn't much creative..except for their little sign that they do to symbolize themselves.
Okay so this show the judges pick who goes home...and they picked Jagged. I was way surprised!! I was looking forward to seeing what the pole dancers could do. Instant Noodles was a little safe and boring in my opinion. I don't like it when I am dissapointed. Grrr. Okay, I am excited for the REAL competition to begin.
The opening was another group routine to "We are who we are" and I once again loved to see the way the routines melted into each other..it is a great intro to seeing the crews for the first time. I wonder who choreographed these openers. I think it might be Napoleon and Tabitha. LOVE IT.
First up....Footworkingz dancing to "TIK TOK". I loved the energy of this group, I love how there is one girl, she tore it up. The speed and pace was amazing. I loved how they changed formations quickly and efficiently!
Then...787 Crew to "Blow", one of my new favorite songs of hers. Sad story, at Dress Rehearsals one of their members broke thier leg, so at the last moment they had to change their routine!! They had so many tricks, but I love to see things that not just any Joe Blow can do.
Then...Iconic Boyz and they really are BOYS! Like maybe 10 years old. That is a first on ABDC! They could dance really well and there was even a chubby boy and he shook it like the rest of them. I was pleasantly surprised.
Then there were these pole dancing girls. They were trying to show that it is dancing, not stripperish. I don't know why it is so sexy looking-but it is, even though they tried not too. They danced to "Sleezy" and I have never heard that song. Mario swung on the pole-okay not so sexy, but funny.
Then...Instant Noodles. They danced to "Dirty Picture" which is another song I haven't heard. Personally I think their moves were a little easy...a little slow and basic. They did have some B Boy moves, but there wasn't much creative..except for their little sign that they do to symbolize themselves.
Okay so this show the judges pick who goes home...and they picked Jagged. I was way surprised!! I was looking forward to seeing what the pole dancers could do. Instant Noodles was a little safe and boring in my opinion. I don't like it when I am dissapointed. Grrr. Okay, I am excited for the REAL competition to begin.
Dancing with The Stars Results 4/12/11
Starting off with crazy violinist and crazy hair and the pros dancing to "Walk This Way"...a little weird, a little cool. This time Violinist was in Leather pants, okay then.
Encore dance was Mark and Chelsea. It should have been Ralph and Karina.
Then there was a weird segment with the judge Len Goodman, looking like Patton and yelling at the Stars as if they were in bootcamp, military scrubs on and all. The Stars did their best acting job as if they were really scared and getting yelled at. I was partly entertained and only slightly annoyed. Hey, the show really tries.
Jennifer Hudson came and sang. I have loved her ever since she was on American Idol. Karina and Louis danced...they are so AWESOME! I don't even know the song she sang and I still loved it! I so wished I had Karina's body. SERIOUSLY!!
Then there was this performance of some star ballerinas. I know I am a dancer and all and I should LOVE classical ballet...but I don't. Especially to classical music. They are uber talented and all, but sorry...boring. It was maybe patterned off the black swan thing, I don't know, I was a little over it.
Then Jennifer Hudson sang (yeah) to a song I know "Feeling Good" I think is what it was called (yeah) AND extra surprise....Ashleigh and Ryan from SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE 2 seasons ago WOO HOOOO!!!! I loved them and it was great to see them again. They are from Utah and the first married couple on the show, (yeah yeah yeah) put THEM on the Troop!
The bottom two, was Sugar Ray and Chelsea..and I was thinking..there was NO WAY that Chelsea was going home. Sugar Ray was very sweet, almost made me cry!!! They called him the heart, and he really was. There is honestly no one that I DONT like, that I don't feel deserves to be there. It is a great season.
Encore dance was Mark and Chelsea. It should have been Ralph and Karina.
Then there was a weird segment with the judge Len Goodman, looking like Patton and yelling at the Stars as if they were in bootcamp, military scrubs on and all. The Stars did their best acting job as if they were really scared and getting yelled at. I was partly entertained and only slightly annoyed. Hey, the show really tries.
Jennifer Hudson came and sang. I have loved her ever since she was on American Idol. Karina and Louis danced...they are so AWESOME! I don't even know the song she sang and I still loved it! I so wished I had Karina's body. SERIOUSLY!!
Then there was this performance of some star ballerinas. I know I am a dancer and all and I should LOVE classical ballet...but I don't. Especially to classical music. They are uber talented and all, but sorry...boring. It was maybe patterned off the black swan thing, I don't know, I was a little over it.
Then Jennifer Hudson sang (yeah) to a song I know "Feeling Good" I think is what it was called (yeah) AND extra surprise....Ashleigh and Ryan from SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE 2 seasons ago WOO HOOOO!!!! I loved them and it was great to see them again. They are from Utah and the first married couple on the show, (yeah yeah yeah) put THEM on the Troop!
The bottom two, was Sugar Ray and Chelsea..and I was thinking..there was NO WAY that Chelsea was going home. Sugar Ray was very sweet, almost made me cry!!! They called him the heart, and he really was. There is honestly no one that I DONT like, that I don't feel deserves to be there. It is a great season.
Dancing With the Stars 4/11/11
When I heard it was Classical Music Night I thought "Oh, no..it will be SNOOZER"...but I have to say, I was presently surprised. They had a huge symphony plus a hot violinist named David Garrett with long pony-tailed hair that he kept violining out of his pony tail, perhaps on purpose.
First up was the "Dance Troop" doing the Paso Doble which was good..but again I gotta say, I don't LIKE it when I don't know either of the dancers. BUT it was better this time...not sure if it was because of the dance, the music, the fire, the violinist OR if I am just starting to get to know the "troop".
Then the competition began with Romeo and Chelsea doing The Paso Doble (and I wish they would say the name of the song they danced to-because I don't know the name and it always bugs me if I don't know the name of the song and the artist, not just on this show, in everyday life). Let me just start out by saying Romeo has some nice abs. I liked his energy and aggression in the dance and I liked the SONG, whatever it was. Their score 23
Next: Kendra and Louis doing the Vianese Waltz. Oh Yikes! Poor Kendra. You could tell that she was super nervous and it was just not as good as it could have been. There was an Opera Singer and call me low class but I just don't like Opera, I mean it is talent and all-but boring to me. Their score 18 (OUCH)!
Next: Sugar Ray and Anna dancing to the Nutcracker Suite...awww! (and bonus for me, I knew THAT song!) They showed Sugar Ray taking Ballet classes! How precious! He looked like he was having so much and you could tell he was trying soo hard. Their score 21-his highest score yet.
Next: Dimitry and Petra. They danced to a song I've heard a lot...can't think of the name, grrr. It was a good dance, probably the best I have seen of her. Dimitry was awesome...I wonder if this is his speciality. Their score 23.
Then it was the Dance Troop again (boo). And the Opera singer (boo again-sorry, I feel SOO rude). And speaking of boo...am I a bad blogger if I have a dance blog and it isn't fancy, and I don't have pictures, and clips, etc? Eh, maybe no one reads this and maybe this is just for me to give my opinions and to remember the seasons.
Next: Ralph and Karina doing the Waltz. They critiqued his hands in previous weeks, well his fingers really and he REALLY worked on them and it REALLY showed. I think they danced to the theme from Romeo and Juliet and I enjoyed the story and the romanticism! I liked his suit with the coat tails. Their dance was great, the best of the night for me. They also told him to work on his connection with her and he did that as well! I like someone who takes feedback well (I am a "Coach" at work, can ya tell?). I loved the judges comments-and I always love it when Bruon gets all animated. Their score PS: 25 Their highest score. I still can't get over how YOUNG he looks. I just had to say it AGAIN.
Next: Hines and Kym doing the Paso Doble..I didn't know the song. But I liked the power and the fierceness they brought to the dance. Again, so powerful that pony tailed guy's hair was a flyin'. I do have to say though, this season is getting tough with the competition. I also need to say that Carrie Ann is always a sucker for the "Stars" that are basketball/football players. He generally seems like a nice guy. Their score: 25 (tied for #1). The audience boo'd the score.
Next: Chelsea and Mark and the Vianese Waltz. Okay, the music was from Harry Potter and I have only ever seen the FIRST Harry Potter but I still knew the music. I was like "Um, how is THIS classical?" but oh well, it was entertaining. I always like Mark's choreography. THIS time he used the technical elements while still keeping it young and fresh. The judges loved it, and ranted and raved about it. It was good, but not first place worthy...but they scored 26 and they were the top of the night.
Next: Chris and Cheryl dancing the Paso Doble. They danced to a well known song, but I feel like an idiot not knowing the name. It was a very powerful dance and a well suited song for the dance. He is impressing me and I am starting to worry he may overtake some of my favorites! Is it weird that he is so short, I assumed all those wrestlers are tall. Well, their score was 23 (and I am totally worried about my little Kendra now!)
Next: Maks and Kirstie dancing the Waltz, I was looking forward to Kirstie's comeback. In the package it showed her having a previous injury and I started to worry about my favorites!!! Then they started out great (even though it was to some crazy Opera singing that I swear was on some Lindor Truffle commercial). Then her SHOE CAME OFF! BUT like the pro that she is, she quickly got it on and finished the dance. Can I just say that Maks is just so darn cute. I never drool after any guy, but his little tooshy is just so cute, I can't help it. Their score = 22 (PS, I am starting to think that she may be on some medication) Bravo to her for showing some belly, I wonder if that outfit was Maks idea. I can't help but wonder what "accident" may happen next week.
Overall there wasn't a dance that I just LOVED, that I watched over and over. Hopefully as the competition goes on, those dances will come.
First up was the "Dance Troop" doing the Paso Doble which was good..but again I gotta say, I don't LIKE it when I don't know either of the dancers. BUT it was better this time...not sure if it was because of the dance, the music, the fire, the violinist OR if I am just starting to get to know the "troop".
Then the competition began with Romeo and Chelsea doing The Paso Doble (and I wish they would say the name of the song they danced to-because I don't know the name and it always bugs me if I don't know the name of the song and the artist, not just on this show, in everyday life). Let me just start out by saying Romeo has some nice abs. I liked his energy and aggression in the dance and I liked the SONG, whatever it was. Their score 23
Next: Kendra and Louis doing the Vianese Waltz. Oh Yikes! Poor Kendra. You could tell that she was super nervous and it was just not as good as it could have been. There was an Opera Singer and call me low class but I just don't like Opera, I mean it is talent and all-but boring to me. Their score 18 (OUCH)!
Next: Sugar Ray and Anna dancing to the Nutcracker Suite...awww! (and bonus for me, I knew THAT song!) They showed Sugar Ray taking Ballet classes! How precious! He looked like he was having so much and you could tell he was trying soo hard. Their score 21-his highest score yet.
Next: Dimitry and Petra. They danced to a song I've heard a lot...can't think of the name, grrr. It was a good dance, probably the best I have seen of her. Dimitry was awesome...I wonder if this is his speciality. Their score 23.
Then it was the Dance Troop again (boo). And the Opera singer (boo again-sorry, I feel SOO rude). And speaking of boo...am I a bad blogger if I have a dance blog and it isn't fancy, and I don't have pictures, and clips, etc? Eh, maybe no one reads this and maybe this is just for me to give my opinions and to remember the seasons.
Next: Ralph and Karina doing the Waltz. They critiqued his hands in previous weeks, well his fingers really and he REALLY worked on them and it REALLY showed. I think they danced to the theme from Romeo and Juliet and I enjoyed the story and the romanticism! I liked his suit with the coat tails. Their dance was great, the best of the night for me. They also told him to work on his connection with her and he did that as well! I like someone who takes feedback well (I am a "Coach" at work, can ya tell?). I loved the judges comments-and I always love it when Bruon gets all animated. Their score PS: 25 Their highest score. I still can't get over how YOUNG he looks. I just had to say it AGAIN.
Next: Hines and Kym doing the Paso Doble..I didn't know the song. But I liked the power and the fierceness they brought to the dance. Again, so powerful that pony tailed guy's hair was a flyin'. I do have to say though, this season is getting tough with the competition. I also need to say that Carrie Ann is always a sucker for the "Stars" that are basketball/football players. He generally seems like a nice guy. Their score: 25 (tied for #1). The audience boo'd the score.
Next: Chelsea and Mark and the Vianese Waltz. Okay, the music was from Harry Potter and I have only ever seen the FIRST Harry Potter but I still knew the music. I was like "Um, how is THIS classical?" but oh well, it was entertaining. I always like Mark's choreography. THIS time he used the technical elements while still keeping it young and fresh. The judges loved it, and ranted and raved about it. It was good, but not first place worthy...but they scored 26 and they were the top of the night.
Next: Chris and Cheryl dancing the Paso Doble. They danced to a well known song, but I feel like an idiot not knowing the name. It was a very powerful dance and a well suited song for the dance. He is impressing me and I am starting to worry he may overtake some of my favorites! Is it weird that he is so short, I assumed all those wrestlers are tall. Well, their score was 23 (and I am totally worried about my little Kendra now!)
Next: Maks and Kirstie dancing the Waltz, I was looking forward to Kirstie's comeback. In the package it showed her having a previous injury and I started to worry about my favorites!!! Then they started out great (even though it was to some crazy Opera singing that I swear was on some Lindor Truffle commercial). Then her SHOE CAME OFF! BUT like the pro that she is, she quickly got it on and finished the dance. Can I just say that Maks is just so darn cute. I never drool after any guy, but his little tooshy is just so cute, I can't help it. Their score = 22 (PS, I am starting to think that she may be on some medication) Bravo to her for showing some belly, I wonder if that outfit was Maks idea. I can't help but wonder what "accident" may happen next week.
Overall there wasn't a dance that I just LOVED, that I watched over and over. Hopefully as the competition goes on, those dances will come.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
America's Best Dance Crew Season 6
Week of Lil Wayne:
I had no idea that the season was even starting! Thank goodness my DVR was set to record all new episodes! What a nice surprise!
The show started with half the crews performing. First up was a huge group routine. I don't know who choreographed it-but I LOVED it! I always like to see a bunch of really good dancers combine. I liked how each crew's entrance and exit sort of melted into each other.
Another nice dance surprise was that this year's new judge, is Dominic from So You Think You Can Dance AND from America's Best Dance Crew season 2. He joins Lil Mama and JC Chasez who have been around since season 1. I do miss Shane Sparks..where did he go? He was an original judge and choreographer from So You Think You Can Dance. I wonder if he will be on that show more. I hope so!
First up, was I AM ME from Texas. ANOTHER surprise, another So You Think You Can Dance Alum-Phillip!!! They specialize in something called Brain Banging which is creating pictures and illusions within their crew. That was different but very cool. I like how this crew was diverse!
Next was Phunk Phenomenon from Boston Mass. I always love the backstory. This group is made up of 3 brothers who are dancing in memory of their recently deceased father-sweet. I like how there is one girl in the group. She held her own with the dudes. They were pretty hard hitting and in sync. There was a part where one guy threw himself across the stage landing on his belly-WOAH. They called him LeBron because he looked like LeBron James.
Then there were some girls called Request from New Zealand. They call their dance Poly-swag. They were pretty good even though they had crazy loud clothes on. I wonder how the girls will hold up against the boys. So, ths group is from New Zealand..but isn't this AMERICAS BEST DANCE CREW? I will see how that plays out.
Next there was Eclectic Gentlemen from Hollywood, or really from all over America joined together. I really don't know too many Lil Wayne songs...and they danced to one I didn't know. Their dance was good..another sharp, hard hitting routine.
Finally there was Street Kingdom. They are a CRUMP Crew which is a very large and exaggerated high energy type of hip hop. AND I think they were my favorite. I am a little shocked to say that. The judges seemed to like them a lot-they got a standing ovation.
I like the way the show does eliminations. This week, the judges eliminated one crew and it was Eclectic Gentleman. It was a little shocking as ALL the crews were really awesome. I think it is going to be a tough season! I CAN'T WAIT!! When this season is over, it might be time for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE! MY FAVORITE. This will do for now.
I had no idea that the season was even starting! Thank goodness my DVR was set to record all new episodes! What a nice surprise!
The show started with half the crews performing. First up was a huge group routine. I don't know who choreographed it-but I LOVED it! I always like to see a bunch of really good dancers combine. I liked how each crew's entrance and exit sort of melted into each other.
Another nice dance surprise was that this year's new judge, is Dominic from So You Think You Can Dance AND from America's Best Dance Crew season 2. He joins Lil Mama and JC Chasez who have been around since season 1. I do miss Shane Sparks..where did he go? He was an original judge and choreographer from So You Think You Can Dance. I wonder if he will be on that show more. I hope so!
First up, was I AM ME from Texas. ANOTHER surprise, another So You Think You Can Dance Alum-Phillip!!! They specialize in something called Brain Banging which is creating pictures and illusions within their crew. That was different but very cool. I like how this crew was diverse!
Next was Phunk Phenomenon from Boston Mass. I always love the backstory. This group is made up of 3 brothers who are dancing in memory of their recently deceased father-sweet. I like how there is one girl in the group. She held her own with the dudes. They were pretty hard hitting and in sync. There was a part where one guy threw himself across the stage landing on his belly-WOAH. They called him LeBron because he looked like LeBron James.
Then there were some girls called Request from New Zealand. They call their dance Poly-swag. They were pretty good even though they had crazy loud clothes on. I wonder how the girls will hold up against the boys. So, ths group is from New Zealand..but isn't this AMERICAS BEST DANCE CREW? I will see how that plays out.
Next there was Eclectic Gentlemen from Hollywood, or really from all over America joined together. I really don't know too many Lil Wayne songs...and they danced to one I didn't know. Their dance was good..another sharp, hard hitting routine.
Finally there was Street Kingdom. They are a CRUMP Crew which is a very large and exaggerated high energy type of hip hop. AND I think they were my favorite. I am a little shocked to say that. The judges seemed to like them a lot-they got a standing ovation.
I like the way the show does eliminations. This week, the judges eliminated one crew and it was Eclectic Gentleman. It was a little shocking as ALL the crews were really awesome. I think it is going to be a tough season! I CAN'T WAIT!! When this season is over, it might be time for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE! MY FAVORITE. This will do for now.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Dancing With The Stars 4/5/11
The results show started with the ENCORE performance of Hines and Kym's SAMBA again.
I like the results shows because of the pros dancing.
One Republic was there and Dimitry and Lacey danced to their song, I loved it and am so proud of my So You Think You Can Dance Dancers! They did so good!!!! I loved the musciality!
They had to show Maks and Kirstie the fall and ask their comments. How embarassing!
They showed clips of the Stars with their video cameras, funny.
Selena Gomez was there singing and Mark and Chelsea danced during her song. I love to watch Mark full out he has so much energy and Chelsea is just amazing too! So much better having THESE PROS dance! Loved it!
One Republic performed again with the Dance Troop and blah-not as exciting. They aren't as synchronized as I would like to see.
Bottom 2 were Chris and Cheryl and Wendy and Tony. It was a no-brainer of course WENDY was gonna go home. I wonder who will be next.....
I like the results shows because of the pros dancing.
One Republic was there and Dimitry and Lacey danced to their song, I loved it and am so proud of my So You Think You Can Dance Dancers! They did so good!!!! I loved the musciality!
They had to show Maks and Kirstie the fall and ask their comments. How embarassing!
They showed clips of the Stars with their video cameras, funny.
Selena Gomez was there singing and Mark and Chelsea danced during her song. I love to watch Mark full out he has so much energy and Chelsea is just amazing too! So much better having THESE PROS dance! Loved it!
One Republic performed again with the Dance Troop and blah-not as exciting. They aren't as synchronized as I would like to see.
Bottom 2 were Chris and Cheryl and Wendy and Tony. It was a no-brainer of course WENDY was gonna go home. I wonder who will be next.....
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Dancing With the Stars Week 3 4/4/11
Personal Story Week.
The show opened with the "Dancing With The Stars" Dance Troop. I still am undecided about this. I hate it in a way because I don't know any of these people...but they are great dancers..so I sorta like it.
These professional dancers make me miss my dancers body. I spent age 15-20 dancing for 2+ hours a day and it is such a good workout..I miss my toned legs. They've been gone for a while. ANYWAY.
Dance 1 = Wendy and Tony = Quickstep
Her story was about her fight to be successful in media. I appreciate her story and I admire anyone with determination. I didn't know the song she danced to (which always makes me think LESS of the dance for some reason). This may have been their best dance..but it still feels SOO low energy. I love Tony..but it just looks so easy for him, like he is walking or going in slow motion and he is so much better than that. Their score = 15 OUCH! PS>..I loved it when Wendy told Tony that he "made a great choreograph". Never heard a verb made into a noun like that.
They said that Carrie Ann got engaged on national TV...so I had to get to the bottom of it. She got engaged on Regis and Kelly to her boyfriend Jesse Stone-I don't know what he does for a living but he is handsoome and she seems happy.
Dance 2 = Chelsea and Mark = Cha Cha
Her story was about this boyfriend in a band who wrote this song for her. Another song I have never heard. I don't know how I would feel dancing to a song where my name repeated over and over...and hmmm..and some of the other lyrics "isn't it time we got down?" UM, NO it isn't time for anyone to be getting down with that young girl! The dance was okay...she was a bit chaotic and her weakness showed a bit...maybe I take back my previous statements about her being a previous dancer. Their score = 23 (too high in my opinion)
Dance 3 = Chris and Cheryl = Rumba
His story was a super sweet story about his mom who has passed on. The big wrestler was near tears, aww! His song was "Let it Be", finally a song I know. He told everyone his real name is Chris Urban, hmm, who knew! This guy is impressing me with his dancing though..and maybe he is the dark horse of the competition. Their score = 21
Dance 4 = Kendra and Louis = Rumba
Her story was about her story about meeting her husband and how his fans were ashamed of her and how it made her really sad. Her little boy was shown and he is so cute with his curly hair. Another song that I don't know..but I liked the words. I loved Kendra's outfit and I think she did awesome in this dance-Louis threw some hard choreography at her and she did it. Their score = 23
Dance 5 = Romeo and Chelsea = Rumba
His story was about the loss of his two young cousins-it was nice to see his vulnerable side. It was sorta funny to see him throw a fit about his shoes, like his dad did in season 2. I knew this song..."I'll be there", extra points for that. His dance was good, much better than the 20 that the judges gave them.
Dance 6 = Hines and Kym = Samba
His story about his mom and all that she did for him, another great story. He is Korean which was interesting to find out. She was in the audience so that was sweet. His song...Earth Wind and Fire's "World of Fantasy", that is more like it! He has great rhythm and had great hip action. Their score = 25 DESERVED!
Dance 7 = Petra and Dimitry = Waltz
Another great story about her going back to help Tsunami victims, she danced to Josh Grobin's "You Raise Me Up"..appropriate! She is much more suited to the more elegant ballroom dances. It is also nice to see Dimitry being elegant and not trying to be all sexy-like and without a shirt on (for a change). Their score = 25 SHOCKER!
Dance 8 = Sugar Ray and Anna = Paso Doble
His story was about beating the odds. His song choice "My Perogative" (I hope that I am spelling that right) interesting choice, but okay...I love Bobby Brown. It is funny that Anna had to encourage him to be intimidating because as a boxer he should be good at that, right?! I thought he brought it tonight, though. To me the issue is POSTURE, STILL! He seemed happy with his performance. I loved at the start of the dance, they had the boxer announcer there-I am sure the guys is famous but I don't know his name. He said "lets get ready to Rumba...and then Tom stepped in and then he said "Paso", TOO FUNNY! Their score = 20
My two favorites last.
Dance 9 = Kirstie and Maks = Rumba
WOAH about her story...she lost her mom in a car accident just after getting her big break in Hollywood. Her choice "Over the Rainbow" can't go wrong with that...UNLESS your PARTNER DROPS YOU! Yes, the most talked about moment, Maks hurt his leg and dropped her at the start of the dance! BRAVO to her for getting up and doing on...and she trusted him not to drop her again. I was glad that Maks was not seriously hurt and you could tell that he felt really bad about it. Their score = 21 I think it shoulda been higher
Dance 10 = Ralph and Karina = Rumba (lots of Rumba's tonight)
His story was about the song "Stay Gold" and how it was the theme song of "The Outsiders" and it is his wedding song. Man-his wedding pictures he looks like a little boy-hard to believe that he has been married for 24 years. I have seen the Outsiders a bunch of times, but don't remember the song. He did great, we've come to expect that. I wonder if Rumba was Karina's speciality because she had some wonderful moves. Their score = 21 (uh oh) But seriously I want to know his formula for staying so youthful looking.
There wasn't a dance that I just LOVED, so I won't be keeping this on my DVR.
Results show next!
Can I just say I miss the HOUGH siblings, please come back!
The show opened with the "Dancing With The Stars" Dance Troop. I still am undecided about this. I hate it in a way because I don't know any of these people...but they are great dancers..so I sorta like it.
These professional dancers make me miss my dancers body. I spent age 15-20 dancing for 2+ hours a day and it is such a good workout..I miss my toned legs. They've been gone for a while. ANYWAY.
Dance 1 = Wendy and Tony = Quickstep
Her story was about her fight to be successful in media. I appreciate her story and I admire anyone with determination. I didn't know the song she danced to (which always makes me think LESS of the dance for some reason). This may have been their best dance..but it still feels SOO low energy. I love Tony..but it just looks so easy for him, like he is walking or going in slow motion and he is so much better than that. Their score = 15 OUCH! PS>..I loved it when Wendy told Tony that he "made a great choreograph". Never heard a verb made into a noun like that.
They said that Carrie Ann got engaged on national TV...so I had to get to the bottom of it. She got engaged on Regis and Kelly to her boyfriend Jesse Stone-I don't know what he does for a living but he is handsoome and she seems happy.
Dance 2 = Chelsea and Mark = Cha Cha
Her story was about this boyfriend in a band who wrote this song for her. Another song I have never heard. I don't know how I would feel dancing to a song where my name repeated over and over...and hmmm..and some of the other lyrics "isn't it time we got down?" UM, NO it isn't time for anyone to be getting down with that young girl! The dance was okay...she was a bit chaotic and her weakness showed a bit...maybe I take back my previous statements about her being a previous dancer. Their score = 23 (too high in my opinion)
Dance 3 = Chris and Cheryl = Rumba
His story was a super sweet story about his mom who has passed on. The big wrestler was near tears, aww! His song was "Let it Be", finally a song I know. He told everyone his real name is Chris Urban, hmm, who knew! This guy is impressing me with his dancing though..and maybe he is the dark horse of the competition. Their score = 21
Dance 4 = Kendra and Louis = Rumba
Her story was about her story about meeting her husband and how his fans were ashamed of her and how it made her really sad. Her little boy was shown and he is so cute with his curly hair. Another song that I don't know..but I liked the words. I loved Kendra's outfit and I think she did awesome in this dance-Louis threw some hard choreography at her and she did it. Their score = 23
Dance 5 = Romeo and Chelsea = Rumba
His story was about the loss of his two young cousins-it was nice to see his vulnerable side. It was sorta funny to see him throw a fit about his shoes, like his dad did in season 2. I knew this song..."I'll be there", extra points for that. His dance was good, much better than the 20 that the judges gave them.
Dance 6 = Hines and Kym = Samba
His story about his mom and all that she did for him, another great story. He is Korean which was interesting to find out. She was in the audience so that was sweet. His song...Earth Wind and Fire's "World of Fantasy", that is more like it! He has great rhythm and had great hip action. Their score = 25 DESERVED!
Dance 7 = Petra and Dimitry = Waltz
Another great story about her going back to help Tsunami victims, she danced to Josh Grobin's "You Raise Me Up"..appropriate! She is much more suited to the more elegant ballroom dances. It is also nice to see Dimitry being elegant and not trying to be all sexy-like and without a shirt on (for a change). Their score = 25 SHOCKER!
Dance 8 = Sugar Ray and Anna = Paso Doble
His story was about beating the odds. His song choice "My Perogative" (I hope that I am spelling that right) interesting choice, but okay...I love Bobby Brown. It is funny that Anna had to encourage him to be intimidating because as a boxer he should be good at that, right?! I thought he brought it tonight, though. To me the issue is POSTURE, STILL! He seemed happy with his performance. I loved at the start of the dance, they had the boxer announcer there-I am sure the guys is famous but I don't know his name. He said "lets get ready to Rumba...and then Tom stepped in and then he said "Paso", TOO FUNNY! Their score = 20
My two favorites last.
Dance 9 = Kirstie and Maks = Rumba
WOAH about her story...she lost her mom in a car accident just after getting her big break in Hollywood. Her choice "Over the Rainbow" can't go wrong with that...UNLESS your PARTNER DROPS YOU! Yes, the most talked about moment, Maks hurt his leg and dropped her at the start of the dance! BRAVO to her for getting up and doing on...and she trusted him not to drop her again. I was glad that Maks was not seriously hurt and you could tell that he felt really bad about it. Their score = 21 I think it shoulda been higher
Dance 10 = Ralph and Karina = Rumba (lots of Rumba's tonight)
His story was about the song "Stay Gold" and how it was the theme song of "The Outsiders" and it is his wedding song. Man-his wedding pictures he looks like a little boy-hard to believe that he has been married for 24 years. I have seen the Outsiders a bunch of times, but don't remember the song. He did great, we've come to expect that. I wonder if Rumba was Karina's speciality because she had some wonderful moves. Their score = 21 (uh oh) But seriously I want to know his formula for staying so youthful looking.
There wasn't a dance that I just LOVED, so I won't be keeping this on my DVR.
Results show next!
Can I just say I miss the HOUGH siblings, please come back!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Dancing With the Stars Results Week One
Before the actual results show there was an hour long review of their dances where they recapped the scores of each couple and showed BOTH dances. This may be nice for anyone who missed both weeks or for those who hate the packages before the dances. Personally I love the packages. BUT I did like this readers digest version because I can save this 1 hours show on my DVR and delete the two other two hour shows!! WOOT WOOT for that!
My favorite is still Chelsea and Mark's jive! The only dance that I have watched multipile times.
The results show usually starts with the professionals doing a dance. I always love these because the pros can really show their stuff (not dumbed down for their celeb partners). This one was choreographed by Maks...love it! There were some faces I didn't recognixe though...and they mentioned a Dancing With The Stars Troop...some young professionals. I am not sure what they will do..perform every week? I will take that, it is just new so I don't know what to think. Their peformances on the results show was great. I love to watch the normal professionals so I hope that is not being sacrificed. One of their performances was choreographed by Jason Gilkenson-I have seen his work on So You Think You Can Dance-he is Australian and really good.
They usually have a singer come and perform and this week it was Chris Brown. OH MAN! What an awesome show! He is a great performer! WOAH! What a great dancer-I didn't even care that he was lip syncing (is that how you spell that?). My ULTIMATE dream job would be to be a backup dancer. It would be so fun. If course, I am too old, too chunky, and not talented enough for that job..but I said DREAM job.
The bottom two were: Sugar Ray and Anna and Mike and Lacey. I am sad for Lacey, it is always the hardest to go first. He was a gracious and funny loser. I loved his little farewell dance, he's got guts.
I can't wait for the next show, it gets better week after week!
My favorite is still Chelsea and Mark's jive! The only dance that I have watched multipile times.
The results show usually starts with the professionals doing a dance. I always love these because the pros can really show their stuff (not dumbed down for their celeb partners). This one was choreographed by Maks...love it! There were some faces I didn't recognixe though...and they mentioned a Dancing With The Stars Troop...some young professionals. I am not sure what they will do..perform every week? I will take that, it is just new so I don't know what to think. Their peformances on the results show was great. I love to watch the normal professionals so I hope that is not being sacrificed. One of their performances was choreographed by Jason Gilkenson-I have seen his work on So You Think You Can Dance-he is Australian and really good.
They usually have a singer come and perform and this week it was Chris Brown. OH MAN! What an awesome show! He is a great performer! WOAH! What a great dancer-I didn't even care that he was lip syncing (is that how you spell that?). My ULTIMATE dream job would be to be a backup dancer. It would be so fun. If course, I am too old, too chunky, and not talented enough for that job..but I said DREAM job.
The bottom two were: Sugar Ray and Anna and Mike and Lacey. I am sad for Lacey, it is always the hardest to go first. He was a gracious and funny loser. I loved his little farewell dance, he's got guts.
I can't wait for the next show, it gets better week after week!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Dancing With The Stars Week 2
So, I like this year how everyone gets to dance 2 dances before the first elimination. Here is how week 2 went.
Dance 1: Sugar Ray and Anna: Jive
This dance was much more suited to Sugar Ray as it is fast and posture doesn't matter as much. Anna was also able to put some of his boxing moves in there and we saw that he could really move! You could tell that he was having fun. I love Anna in her red bob wig. Carrie Ann had some good feedback for them. PS..she is so pretty and has such a great figure! Week 2 score: 17 Combined both week score:34
Dance 2: Kendra and Louis: Quickstep
I love Kendra, she is so funny, so real, so down to earth (and that is how I like my pretty girls-not stuck up at all). She got emotional and showed some insecurities in the segment before her dancing. I think that when they show the package about telling how hard they had it always makes me think they will dance bad and then I am always surprised by how polished the actual routine is. Kendra was worried about being elegant and I think she was very elegant-she didn't rely on her sexiness and I liked that. Louis is a great choreographer-I love to watch him dance! Holly was there supporting her and that made me happy. Len used the word "Chesticles" for boobs, which had me cracking up! Week 2 score: 19 Combined both week score: 37
Dance 3: Chelsea and Mark: Jive
By far my most favorite dance!!! Probably because it wasn't as "ballroomy" and was more dancey like I like. That is why the judges HATED IT! OH so unfair!! It was so high energy, I liked the awkwardness of itThere was jive elements in it so I don't know why they upset about it. Again I have to say that this girl is WAY TOO GOOD to have no dance training. Len had another great phrase "sticky wicket", who knows what that means. Week 2 score: 18 Combined both week score: 39 I hope America votes for them!!
Dance 4: Chris and Cheryl: Quickstep
Cheryl is a great teacher and maybe that is why she has won the trophy so many times. Crazy to hear Chris say that Cheryl was harder than any of his wrestling coaches..woah! I always love during training when they whip out the training bar for their ballroom frame. I was curious to see how he would do in the elegant style. AND I was pleasantly surprised! Maybe athletes have an advantage because they have good stamina. He was also thrilled with his performance as was his family in the crowd. Gotta love Bruno's comment about his big bum. Week 2 score: 23Combined both week score: 42
Dance 5: Petra and Dimitry: Jive
I am not sure if I have ever seen Dimitry jive and it made me wonder what his specialiity is-because they all pretty much have one and they have to learn a lot of the other styles. The dance was okay for me, I didn't love it-I didn't hate it. She is pretty and has long legs but I agree with the judges..she needs a bit more technique. Week 2 score: 18 Combined both week score: 36
Dance 6: Kirstie and Maks (sigh): Quickstep
I love to watch them practice. He usually gets angry with his partners-but there is a new Maks who laughs more! Again she is charismatic and had some awesome advice about being happy with your weight. I can relate, as one who has NEVER been happy with my weight. Her comments made me laugh. Her plan is to lose 5 pounds a week-oooh sign ME up! Their dance was good-she moves so well for being not at her ideal weight and WHAT WAS THAT KISS AT THE END OF THE DANCE! OH MY! I loved that! The judges loved the dance. They told Brooke that the kiss was spontaneous..AWW! I woulda kissed him if I had the chance too! Yessire! Week 2 score: 20 Combined both week score: 43 Which puts them in 3rd place, which is RIGHT where I want them to be. If you are the leader right off the bat it can be scary and hard to keep it there...but if you are near the top you have room to move up. GO MAKS!
Dance 7: Mike and Lacey: Jive
He gave Lacey flowers during practive as an apology, aww sweet! Mike is a nice guy and he is cute and has a good figure but dancing is just not his strong suit. He had some great energy and I was impressed with his kicks and flicks...but he is just a bit stiff. I feel bad for him and Lacey did her best! Dr. Drew was in the audience (his co-host on Loveline). He got great comments from the judges. Week 2 score: 17 Combined both week score: 30 (yikes he might not make it past this week)He was the lowest...and probably deservedly so, sadly.
Dance 8: Romeo and Chelsea: Quickstep
They danced to "You're the One that I Want". I did a dance to this in High School, memories. I had mixed feelings about their dance. There were moments when it was very nice and some moments that felt stiff with bad posture. Len said "best dance of the night", um, I wouldn't say that. He had some nice stuff to say and (unlike his father) he seemed very humble. Their score: 23 Combined both week score: 42
Dance 9: Wendy and Tony: Quickstep
In the package she talks about her boobs making it harder to dance and I can relate because I struggled with that in high school, people say you shouldn't complain-but too much of a good thing is just TOO MUCH. It is painful-so I feel for her. She keep saying that she is going to show her personality and show some engergy and this week WAS better but it still not as great as I think she can be. I hope if she sticks around she can bring out the energy or she may be the next to go. She sort of looks like a drag queen..which isn't necessarily bad (I love the drag queens on RuPaul's Drag Race) she is just a big girl. Their score: 17 Combined both week score: 31
Dance 10: Ralph and Karina: Jive
In the package he brought in his 2 teenage kids...he still just looks too young for that! Oh and his son is named Daniel (I have to guess that is after his character in Karate Kid, precious!). Again I was super impressed by him! Who is this guy? He is going to be a serious contender for the championship!!! I wonder what he does in his normal life work-out wise. Len was a bit hard on his criticism. Their score: 21 Combined both week score: 45 They are the leaders! WOO HOO!
Dance 11: Hines and Kym: Quickstep
It was funny to see Hines teach Kym (who is from Australia) some slang. They danced to "Part Time Lover", which I love, even though it is about infidelity. He impressed me this week again. He needs to point his toes, but he had high energy, high performance factory and he was genuinely smiling the whole time! I am so glad that Kym has a good partner this year! Carrie Ann gets all googly over the jocks, and that bugs me JUST a bit....because I think she gives them a bit more credit than they deserve. Their score: 23 Combined both week score: 44
I am going to watch the DVR for the results show right now, I SHOULD go to bed, but I want to see who got eliminated. AGAIN, thumbs up on the two chances to dance!
Dance 1: Sugar Ray and Anna: Jive
This dance was much more suited to Sugar Ray as it is fast and posture doesn't matter as much. Anna was also able to put some of his boxing moves in there and we saw that he could really move! You could tell that he was having fun. I love Anna in her red bob wig. Carrie Ann had some good feedback for them. PS..she is so pretty and has such a great figure! Week 2 score: 17 Combined both week score:34
Dance 2: Kendra and Louis: Quickstep
I love Kendra, she is so funny, so real, so down to earth (and that is how I like my pretty girls-not stuck up at all). She got emotional and showed some insecurities in the segment before her dancing. I think that when they show the package about telling how hard they had it always makes me think they will dance bad and then I am always surprised by how polished the actual routine is. Kendra was worried about being elegant and I think she was very elegant-she didn't rely on her sexiness and I liked that. Louis is a great choreographer-I love to watch him dance! Holly was there supporting her and that made me happy. Len used the word "Chesticles" for boobs, which had me cracking up! Week 2 score: 19 Combined both week score: 37
Dance 3: Chelsea and Mark: Jive
By far my most favorite dance!!! Probably because it wasn't as "ballroomy" and was more dancey like I like. That is why the judges HATED IT! OH so unfair!! It was so high energy, I liked the awkwardness of itThere was jive elements in it so I don't know why they upset about it. Again I have to say that this girl is WAY TOO GOOD to have no dance training. Len had another great phrase "sticky wicket", who knows what that means. Week 2 score: 18 Combined both week score: 39 I hope America votes for them!!
Dance 4: Chris and Cheryl: Quickstep
Cheryl is a great teacher and maybe that is why she has won the trophy so many times. Crazy to hear Chris say that Cheryl was harder than any of his wrestling coaches..woah! I always love during training when they whip out the training bar for their ballroom frame. I was curious to see how he would do in the elegant style. AND I was pleasantly surprised! Maybe athletes have an advantage because they have good stamina. He was also thrilled with his performance as was his family in the crowd. Gotta love Bruno's comment about his big bum. Week 2 score: 23Combined both week score: 42
Dance 5: Petra and Dimitry: Jive
I am not sure if I have ever seen Dimitry jive and it made me wonder what his specialiity is-because they all pretty much have one and they have to learn a lot of the other styles. The dance was okay for me, I didn't love it-I didn't hate it. She is pretty and has long legs but I agree with the judges..she needs a bit more technique. Week 2 score: 18 Combined both week score: 36
Dance 6: Kirstie and Maks (sigh): Quickstep
I love to watch them practice. He usually gets angry with his partners-but there is a new Maks who laughs more! Again she is charismatic and had some awesome advice about being happy with your weight. I can relate, as one who has NEVER been happy with my weight. Her comments made me laugh. Her plan is to lose 5 pounds a week-oooh sign ME up! Their dance was good-she moves so well for being not at her ideal weight and WHAT WAS THAT KISS AT THE END OF THE DANCE! OH MY! I loved that! The judges loved the dance. They told Brooke that the kiss was spontaneous..AWW! I woulda kissed him if I had the chance too! Yessire! Week 2 score: 20 Combined both week score: 43 Which puts them in 3rd place, which is RIGHT where I want them to be. If you are the leader right off the bat it can be scary and hard to keep it there...but if you are near the top you have room to move up. GO MAKS!
Dance 7: Mike and Lacey: Jive
He gave Lacey flowers during practive as an apology, aww sweet! Mike is a nice guy and he is cute and has a good figure but dancing is just not his strong suit. He had some great energy and I was impressed with his kicks and flicks...but he is just a bit stiff. I feel bad for him and Lacey did her best! Dr. Drew was in the audience (his co-host on Loveline). He got great comments from the judges. Week 2 score: 17 Combined both week score: 30 (yikes he might not make it past this week)He was the lowest...and probably deservedly so, sadly.
Dance 8: Romeo and Chelsea: Quickstep
They danced to "You're the One that I Want". I did a dance to this in High School, memories. I had mixed feelings about their dance. There were moments when it was very nice and some moments that felt stiff with bad posture. Len said "best dance of the night", um, I wouldn't say that. He had some nice stuff to say and (unlike his father) he seemed very humble. Their score: 23 Combined both week score: 42
Dance 9: Wendy and Tony: Quickstep
In the package she talks about her boobs making it harder to dance and I can relate because I struggled with that in high school, people say you shouldn't complain-but too much of a good thing is just TOO MUCH. It is painful-so I feel for her. She keep saying that she is going to show her personality and show some engergy and this week WAS better but it still not as great as I think she can be. I hope if she sticks around she can bring out the energy or she may be the next to go. She sort of looks like a drag queen..which isn't necessarily bad (I love the drag queens on RuPaul's Drag Race) she is just a big girl. Their score: 17 Combined both week score: 31
Dance 10: Ralph and Karina: Jive
In the package he brought in his 2 teenage kids...he still just looks too young for that! Oh and his son is named Daniel (I have to guess that is after his character in Karate Kid, precious!). Again I was super impressed by him! Who is this guy? He is going to be a serious contender for the championship!!! I wonder what he does in his normal life work-out wise. Len was a bit hard on his criticism. Their score: 21 Combined both week score: 45 They are the leaders! WOO HOO!
Dance 11: Hines and Kym: Quickstep
It was funny to see Hines teach Kym (who is from Australia) some slang. They danced to "Part Time Lover", which I love, even though it is about infidelity. He impressed me this week again. He needs to point his toes, but he had high energy, high performance factory and he was genuinely smiling the whole time! I am so glad that Kym has a good partner this year! Carrie Ann gets all googly over the jocks, and that bugs me JUST a bit....because I think she gives them a bit more credit than they deserve. Their score: 23 Combined both week score: 44
I am going to watch the DVR for the results show right now, I SHOULD go to bed, but I want to see who got eliminated. AGAIN, thumbs up on the two chances to dance!
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