Cranky, headachy librarianintx is not ready for Halloween nite.
I'm not a fan of Halloween.
I don't enjoy scary or creepy.
I'm still trying to recover from the spider episode of "Dr. Who".
1) Milo & Witney
Contemporary
Song: "Toxic"
Milo channeled DeMarcus and executed (no pun intended) some very daring and challenging lifts. I am so impressed by this seventeen year old young man! He has so much energy and vitality, and he makes Witney raise her game even higher than it usually is. Excellent partnering skills, very passionate and fiery, this was a professional-looking contemporary routine. And it was creepy. Milo's eyes - ewwww. I liked Witney's sexy nurse's costume though.
Len: "spellbinding, terrific, great acting"
Bruno: "mind-bending and insanely good, impeccably acted"
Carrie Ann: "You are so impressive, mature, in control, dynamic duo"
Scores: 10, 10, 10
My score: 9 (almost a 10)
2) John & Emma
Paso Doble
For me, the music and the Halloween theme made this more of a parody of a Paso. It just did not work for me, especially in the beginning, when he was running around exaggeratedly. It looked like a farce of a Paso. He did very poorly on the spin / lift too. The performance needed more fire, more refinement, better frame and shaping - overall it just needed to be much better. And I think the choreography was too challenging for him.
Bruno: "historical tragedy, too many mistakes"
Carrie Ann: "saw how much effort you put into it, never got your feet under you"
Len: "not super or natural, but in hold you were terrific"
Scores: 6, 7, 6
My score: 6
3) DeMarcus & Lindsay
Salsa
Not only did the extra dancers clutter the stage and take the focus away from DeMarcus, the presence of the two male professional dancers accentuated DeMarcus' lack of hip action, especially in the beginning of the routine. However, Lindsay did utilize his strength in this competition: his lifting ability. Those lifts were otherwordly, never-before-seen-on-the-show, and they were thrilling. Overall, his Salsa dancing was passable, and he did find his hips as the routine progressed. But the performance will be remembered for the lifts.
Carrie Ann: "a few misses on the hands, but the lifts were out of this world"
Len: "rhythm, interesting choreography, lost some isolation on your hips, but had a breakthrough"
Bruno: "tidy, in sync, keep it going"
Scores: 8, 9, 9
My score: 8 (almost a 9)
4) Evanna & Keo
Tango
Girl is doing it for herself!
For me, though, she has been great this season, and this performance was no exception. Full of Tango content, great speed and frame, and she looked hot! Tight, sharp, multiple passes around the floor, and a great flourish at the end! The only dull spot was when the extra dancers got in her way when she was out of hold. Shine on girl! You rocked it!
Len: "plenty of Tango content, sharp, crisp, You sold the whole dance"
Bruno: "tame pussycat to a wild panther! Beautiful and deadly, strong and sexy, perfect lines"
Carrie Ann: "Evanna's on fire! Ferocity! You deserve a 10! You worked hard and it showed"
Scores: 10, 9, 10
My score: 9 (almost a 10)
5) Bobby & Sharna
Argentine Tango
This was Bobby's best dance! Sharna can make anyone look good, but Bobby really played it straight in this routine, and had just the right mix of allure and creepiness. It was dramatic, the story was interesting, it was captivating. I don't like Halloween, but I enjoyed this performance!
Bruno: "Argentine nightmare, storytelling was chilling, more contemporary, intriguing"
Carrie Ann: "best dance so far, authentically in the moment, mesmerizing"
Len: "mood and atmosphere, wanted more Argentine Tango content"
Scores: 8, 7, 7
My score: 8 (almost a 9)
6) Mary Lou & Sasha
Tango
The beginning of this routine was great - she came out with fire, and was strong and fierce. Her movements were dramatic and bold. And the end was good too. But the middle was a little slow for a Tango. The steps were definitely there, and there was a lot of Tango content. Her movements were precise and sharp. She was just missing speed in the middle section. But Sasha's leap was amazing!
Carrie Ann: "channeled emotional release, but the dance got away from you"
Len: "scary Mary, messed up your feet, lost your neck, but full of Tango content"
Bruno: "better out than in, you delivered what was on the menu, but with bad habits"
Scores: 8, 8, 8
My score: 8
7) Alexis & Alan
Jazz
Dance aside - So are they dating? How embarrassing for poor Alexis - She pours her heart out, and he's non-committal. Awkward!
Back to the dance:
This was a Jazz routine? It looked like a Jive to me, with some Lindy Hop thrown in. I had to rewind to make sure they said Jazz. Anyway, whatever it was, it was super cute, fun, and sweet as cotton candy. It was well-danced and well-choreographed. It was fast and sharp and never slowed down, with loads of lifts and tricks that were mostly well-executed. Alexis more than held her own and looked like the star that she is during the part with the extra dancers.
Len: "candy is dandy and so was this performance"
Bruno: "Halloween treat, effortless, fun 50's retro vibe"
Carrie Ann: "so adorable, no struggle, it's all there"
Scores: 9, 9, 9
My score: 9
8) Joe & Jenna
Argentine Tango
I don't know what to write anymore. Every week he says he's going to do better. And I thought I saw a seed of growth last week. The Argentine Tango is a good style for him because it's structured, and there is time in hold. And the one thing he sort of has going for him in dance is his partnering skills. But those skills were not as evident in this routine. He especially botched the lift / trick at the end. And the others you could tell that Jenna was assisting him by hoisting herself.
Anyway, he'll probably be safe again.
Bruno: "he's alive and he moves! Looked like an Argentine Tango, better timing"
Carrie Ann: "what a huge change, presence, commitment"
Len: "your best dance"
Scores: 8, 7, 7
My score: 6
9) Juan Pablo & Cheryl
Jive
Great Jive content, great choreography, and great musicality. Juan Pablo makes it look easy. He has such natural dancing ability. His moves look effortless. It was a fun routine. I think he is the front runner in this competition, with Milo and Alexis close behind. This was truly a perfect routine.
Carrie Ann: "sheer perfection"
Len: "got the balance right between the theme and the dance"
Bruno: "I bow to thee, your majesty, perfection all the way through"
Scores: 10, 10, 10
My score: 10
In jeopardy:
Alexis & Alan (WHAT?!?!?)
Mary Lou & Sasha
Mary Lou was eliminated. :-(
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