6) Mary Lou / Sasha / Nastia Liukin
Charleston
From the video package I was worried that Nastia would out-dance Mary Lou. But we were fooled! After a video filled with weeping and insecurity, Mary Lou came out beaming and full of confidence. She and Nastia were very well-matched despite the height and age difference. It was a fun, high-energy routine full of gymnastic elements, with some surprisingly heavy lifting and balancing by Sasha. They were all terrific!
Carrie Ann: "even better this week! All shone so brightly!"
Len: "fun, snappy, Len is a happy chappy!"
Bruno: "as invigorating as a double expresso - showcased your girls perfectly!"
Scores: 9, 8, 9
My score: 9
7) Milo / Witney / Riker Lynch
Salsa
Love me some Riker!
BAM!! As Len says, "No messin' about!" Straight into the routine, loads of Salsa content, sexy, fun, party time, they were SO in sync! Riker was the perfect trio partner for Milo. They look like they've been dancing together for years - in the groove, so comfortable together. They made that routine look effortless. So youthful and vibrant. And of course a dance involving Riker Lynch has to include headbands!
Len: "fast, plenty of attack, clean, in control - but needed more hip action" [gasps from the audience, Carrie Ann, Bruno, and me!]
Bruno: "salsa-sensational! electrifying - details in the choreography were delicious!"
Carrie Ann: "teamwork makes the dream work - absolutely perfect!"
Scores: 10, 9, 10
My score: 9 (almost a 10)
8) Joe / Jenna / Jordan Kimball
Salsa
Song: "I'm Too Sexy"
Jenna worked her ass off in that routine - both her dancing, and choreographing as many sexy elements as possible in a prime time television show without violating decency standards. There was (attempted) ripping off of shirts, (attempted) gyrating by Joe and Jordan, falling suspenders, and a sort of "Flashdance" re-make. As a parody, it was mildly amusing. As an actual dance, it was cringe-worthy. Because Joe and Jordan just can't dance. Salsa elements were non-existent in this routine. Joe's hips were a no-show. One positive thing I can say is that Joe's partnering skills were decent. It helped that he had another guy WITH him of course. Still, they didn't drop Jenna. So good job boys!
Bruno: "unique experience - Magic Mike, Tragic Mike, Mike & the Mechanics - dancing may or may not be included - timing was non-existent"
Carrie Ann: "Jenna, you get MVP - that was magical, what you did with what you had"
Len: "hard to put into words what I thought about that routine - Jenna, what you've done is terrific"
Scores: 5, 5, 5
My score: 6 (for the partnering)
9) Alexis / Alan / Maddie Ziegler
Tango
Maddie is an amazing dancer, AND Alexis more than held her own. This was a professional looking dance: very fast, great frame and posture, they were all working it! I didn't like the blinding lights and lasers, but I loved this routine! Fantastic! Alexis and Maddie look like sisters.
Carrie Ann: "very strong, but didn't come together as one"
Len: "good mix of Tango content and beautiful attacking Tango, enjoyed it"
Bruno: "You empowered your girls - elegance and sophistication - brilliant"
Scores: 8, 8, 9
My score: 9
10) Bobby / Sharna / Lindsay Sterling
Cha Cha
Song: "Can't Touch This"
This was an entertaining routine, especially for someone of my generation. I loved Bobby's enthusiasm, the MC Hammer moves, the Hammer pants, and the leap off the judges' table - all highly enjoyable. But I saw very little Cha Cha content. Like, next to none. And I barely noticed Lindsay in the dance. Still, that meant that Bobby was the star of the routine, which he was - and as he should be.
Len: "nailed the Hammer part - Cha Cha not so good - needs more finesse"
Bruno: "sledgehammer to the Cha Cha - so entertaining - but the Cha Cha was lost in translation"
Carrie Ann: "so much joy - didn't miss one step - but need to work on technique"
Scores: 7, 6, 7
My score: 7
In jeopardy:
Evanna & Keo
Tinashe & Brandon
Results: SO UNFAIR!! Tinashe & Brandon were eliminated. Sigh. A strong contender for the nirrorball trophy exits the ballroom while at least one contestant who sucks at dancing survives to bomb another week. I have not been voting, so I shouldn't have a dog in this fight. But I don't think you will find a fan of the show who thinks Tinashe deserved to go home based on her dancing ability. She either got eliminated because people are jealous of her talent, or people didn't bother voting for her because they assumed she would continue to be safe. Even though she was in jeopardy last week as well. Terrible. These shocking and baseless eliminations never get any easier.
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