8) Alexis Ren (social media personality) and Alan
Jive
What the heck happened with the camera? Did the cameraperson fall down? It sure looked like it.
Anyway, the concept for the routine was super cute. She has musicality, a good bounce, nice energy, etc. The kicks and flicks didn't display themselves until the middle of the performance, but they were solid.
Bruno: "insta-stunner and a good dancer"
Carrie Ann: "I'm impressed - just perform out a bit more"
Len: "great Jive, a lot of attack"
Scores: 7, 7, 7
My score: 7 (almost an 8)
9) John Schneider (actor and singer) and Emma
Foxtrot
Of course they danced to the Dukes of Hazard theme.
Of course it was a very country performance.
There is some potential here - maybe.
Or maybe it was Emma making him look better than he is.
It was hokey, but he has some musicality.
It wasn't a train wreck.
Carrie Ann: "natural elegance and charm
Len: "It was a bit rough - lacked finesse and quality of movement - good effort"
Bruno: "sometimes rough, sometimes smooth - like a cross country trip"
Scores: 7, 5, 6
My score: 6
10) Tinashe (singer) and Brandon
Jive
They both just made a name for themselves on the show!
Great routine!
Cheeky, sharp, fast-paced, great personality and chemistry!
They were both on fire and played off each other VERY well!
They have both made a fantastic first impression!
I loved it!
And she is gorgeous!
Len: "snap, crackle, and pop; top notch"
Bruno: "foxy Jive! SO fast, dynamic, clean, precise"
Carrie Ann: "You are a star! But Brandon, you need to show her off more"
Scores: 8, 7, 8
My score: 8
11) Nancy McKeon (actress) and Val
Quickstep
Picky comment #1: In the video package, Nancy arrived on a motorcycle, clad in leather, long hair flowing. She looked young, hip, cool. But for the routine, the dress and the styling of her hair made her look older, frumpy, heavy, clunky. I understand that she's dancing a Quickstep and she needs to wear a flowing dress and look elegant. But I think the style of the dress was all wrong for her.
Picky comment #2: I felt like Val drastically out-danced her. If Carrie Ann accused Brandon of not showing off Tinashe enough, she needed to say the same to Val, even more so, and she didn't.
Quickstep on Nite 1 is SO tough, but she coped well.
Bruno: "full gallop, keep it steady"
Carrie Ann: "I liked how you told a story - need better body contact"
Len: "good, solid performance"
Scores: 6, 6, 6
My score: 7
12) "Grocery store" Joe Amable (Bachelor star) and Jenna
Quickstep
Like Carrie Ann said with the previous Quickstep, this one needed more body contact.
He also needed not to forget the routine, or whatever the heck happened.
Yikes.
In the last part he just stood there while Jenna danced around him.
He looked like a deer in the headlights.
Poor thing.
Carrie Ann: "big fan base, not a dancer yet"
Len: "I like you, but you went wrong"
Bruno: "You'll find technique next week"
Scores: 5, 4, 5
My score: 5
Erin: "No rose for Len" (Quote #3 of the night)
13) Demarcus Ware (football player) and Lindsay
Cha Cha
He doesn't have the natural ability like some athletes on previous seasons, but he has enthusiasm and attack - too much attack at times. But he had a sexy move or two, and the leap over Lindsay was definitely exciting. I see potential.
Len: "fantastic presence, wonderful personality, and you're not a bad dancer"
Bruno: "delightful, delicious Demarcus the dancer!"
Carrie Ann: "charisma, athleticism, inner light"
Scores: 8, 7, 8
My score: 6 (mmmm, quite a difference here)
Note #1: I have a book club on Tuesday night, so if Tuesday is another performance night, I'll be late on the recap.
Note #2: I'm not watching / recapping "Dancing with the Stars Juniors." One dancing show per season is all I can do with all the other shows I watch.
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