Good morning everyone:
I’m very excited because this is my first ‘post’ of my own. Usually my son helps me out but, with the birth of his son Alex, his hands are full.
This week the 5 remaining couples had to dance a ballroom number and a latin number.
It’s only 2 weeks from the Finals!!! I can’t believe it’s gone by so fast.
Ohhh, another thing, each dancer will be ALONE for 15 seconds to do a quick Solo.
First up is Cody and Edyta who will dance a Foxtrot. I think that Cody misses Julianne a lot. It’s hard to switch from one partner to another this late in the season. Coupled with Cody’s ‘lack of attention span’, Edyta has a tough job to teach him two dances. – They did a decent job. His shoulders were up, nice posture, good steps. Edyta loves to throw in those kicks!
Len: Pleasantly surprised. Elegant – top notch job.
Bruno: You are a ‘cool dude’. You’ve grown up a lot since this has started.
Carrie Ann: Loved it. You are growing each. Edyta – you had your foot off the ground so I had to take a point off.
Judges: 8-8-8 = 24 (to think C/A could have given them a ‘9′!)
Next we have Brooke and Derek who will dance a Tango.
This girl will definitely be in the finals. Derek has certainly lucked out this season having her. He ‘may’ have his own disco ball when all is said and done in a few weeks! Even though sis has TWO! Didn’t think this was her best dance but, then again, she can really do no wrong so I’m sure the Judges will like it.
Bruno: Lust – loved the Argeninian flavor of the dance. Stunning.
Carrie Ann: You are the last woman standing here and it was pitch perfect.
Len: Tonight I saw a lack of steps. Derek knows what I mean. Not as good tonight as in the past. Riddled with mistakes.
Judges: 10-8-10 = 28
Third to dance is Mo and Cheryl who will dance a Quickstep. He still looks a little stiff to me, not as comfortable as some of the other dancers. This is a very hard dance to tackle and he did an admirable job but, still, I wasn’t that impressed.
Carrie Ann: Loved it! Posture has improved. Looked refined.
Len: You’re a good learner. Footwork was very good tonight.
Bruno: You kept it going with ‘aplumb’!
Judges: 8-8-8 = 24
Fourth to dance is Lance and Lacey who will dance a Foxtrot. They are going to try to be conservative this week to try and please Len yet do a little bit to please their fans. - I liked it. Lance reminded me a little of Joey Fatone this week.
Len: You cleaned up your steps this week. It was a complete dance. Overall a job well done.
Bruno: Classy, butr quirky…great.
Carrie Ann: Animated – You are a bright light!
Judges: 9-8-8 = 26
(Tom says, “An 8 from Len is like an ‘11′ from Michael Flatley!”
Last to dance in this portion of the show is: Warren and Kym who will dance a Tango. – Excellent job. Boy do I love Warren. His feet are just about off the ground they are so light. Best couple so far. – They danced to the Peter Gunn theme (from the tv show of many years ago…by the way!)
Bruno: You are our Secret Agent “Sapp”..you are back!
Carrie Ann: Love that you have your sparkle back. You have the connection and you were smooth.
Len: You are on top tonight.
Judges: 10-9-9 = 28
We will now have the 5 couples perform their second dance.
First up is: Cody and Edyta who will dance a Mambo. Cody had good steps, it was a fun dance for him and his solo was ‘insane’!!! He landed on the Judges’ table.
Carrie Ann: “A” for effort; “A” for energy. A little erratic.
Len: You did two really good dances tonight. Don’t know what the solo was though!
Bruno: You had Mambo fever! I appreciate your effort.
Judges: 8-8-8 = 24 (By the way, Julianne is doing great and, if Cody stays on Julianne will be back as his partner).
Next up is Brooke and Derek who will dance a Mambo. Brooke decided to do her solo at the beginning of the routine and she was at the Judges’ table swirling those hips away. Len says later that he knew the feet were in the right place cause the hips surely were! – As usual, great job.
Len: How ambitious. Overall – fantastic.
Bruno: Sausey – you are a great dancer Brooke.
Carrie Ann: The solo, the dance, it all worked together. The posture was a little awkward though.
Judges: 9-9-9 = 27
Next up is Mo and Cheryl who will dance a Paso Doble (this was the ‘team’ dance last week that he was very good in). Thought they did an adequate job. Wasn’t blown over. His solo was just OK.
Bruno: Loved the twirling cape. Strong moves – you’re doing well.
Carrie Ann: Loved the focus you brought to the dance.
Len: It’s not often I say this, but I DID like the cape moves.
Judges: 8-8-8 = 24
Fourth to perform is Lance and Lacey who will dance a Samba. Lance is trying very hard tonight. Liked his solo even though the moves were all over the place.
Carrie Ann: The Samba is hard and your pulled it off. Solo – your eyes kept looking upward; it was distracting.
Len: I saw Samba steps but in your solo..there were no Samba steps. Work on your footwork.
Bruno: Liked your solo. The Samba is hard and you did well.
Judges: 8-7-9 = 24
The last couple to perform tonight will be Warren and Kym who will dance a Jive. This guy is simply amazing. He blows me away every week with the fact that he is so darn light on his feet and can actually keep up with Kym. I see him in the Finals! – by the way, his solo was the best tonight!
Len: You epitomize why we’re here. You have learned so much. However, your feet were ‘everywhere’!
Bruno: You are one fun guy! Even though your feet were flat.
Carrie Ann: You amaze me; how you keep going!
Judges: 9-8-9 = 26
So there you have the first night of competition. Tomorrow night Benjie and Lacey will dance a solo, Brad Paisley will be performing with the Macy’s tour group and the winner of the solo for the fans – dance/costumes/pros, will perform.
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Tuesday night – Results Show
Well here we are on night 2 of Week 8 and lots going on tonight so let’s start.
First the judges discuss the dances from the previous night and give their thoughts – pro and con.
Len said that they chose Warren and Kym to dance the Tango once again and, in a nutshell, they were wonderful.
Brad Paisley performs and Benjie and Lacey Schwimmer danced. These two are great and you can see why Benjie one the first season of SYTYCD and then Lacey came in 3rd the following year. These two are lots of fun.
OK, let’s save two couples.
Warren and Kym and Lance and Lacey
Here we go with some filler. Dr. Drew talks to the couples. Actually, it wasn’t too bad. We got to know them a little better and they found out a little about each other.
OK, we are now going to see the Star Performance - the dance we chose, JIVE, the costumes, the pros – Julianne and Derek and lo and behold! there she is. WOW! What a dance. It’s gotta be the best I’ve seen all season. – They danced to Great Balls of Fire and they were ON FIRE!
Brad Paisley sings another song with the Macy’s group who are going on tour – OMG…it’s Maks!!! He is choreographing the who whole tour! Love the new haircut too.
Now there’s more filler
Let’s save another couple: Brooke and Derek
Which leaves Cody and Edyta and Mo and Cheryl in the Bottom Two.
Who goes home tonight? Why it’s Mo and Cheryl who will dance out of the building. Cody will be back to dance with Julianne next week and he better ‘bring it on’. Cause the four couples that are left are ALL very good!
The “DNCEMSTR” (Len) will be giving them tips next week too.
See you then, Joanie/Grandma
