Welcome back Dance Fans!
Who's excited?!
I can sum up the premiere episode in three words: Personality, enthusiasm, and chemistry!
The Powers-That-Be did an outstanding job with the pairings this season.
Not every routine was stellar - it's week one.
But pretty much every performance showed that the couples were already connected and cared about each other.
Two couples tied for the top score. While Chandler and Brandon likely had the best dance from a technical standpoint, Dwight and Daniella's Salsa is the routine I can't stop watching. Not only did they have the song that can get just about anyone moving, their tricks were off the chain, and Dwight's enthusiasm got the ballroom going bananas.
Speaking of enthusiasm, Stephen & Riley's Jive was a thrill ride. Their boundless energy, athleticism, and youthful exuberance should take them far this season.
I was smiling for MOST of the episode.
But a few times I wasn't.
Three times to be exact.
Gripe #1:
Reginald and Robert.
Look, I get it.
Reginald is 72 years old.
Robert has injuries that are hampering him.
But at least DO something!
I'm directing this more to Reginald.
He's a former dancer.
If you are going to be on the show, please do more than just stand there while your partner dances around you.
You don't have to be good. But I would like you to at least try.
Gripe #2:
Anna Delvey
Dancing with the Stars has certainly courted controversy before.
Cough! (Sean Spicer!)
Cough! (Rick Perry!)
But c'mon. She's a con artist. She should not be on the show. Period.
Remember what I said about enthusiasm, personality, and chemistry?
All of that vanished when Anna and Ezra performed.
The routine was boring, and the ballroom went cold and quiet.
The judges segment and chat with Julianne weren't any better.
It was uncomfortable.
It was not entertaining.
Is this some kind of initiation for Ezra? Poor guy.
I love the show, and I'm not going to boycott, but I think they made a mistake with casting her.
We'll see what happens tonight.
librarianintx
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