I hate the use of more than one exclamation point, but it was totally necessary for this post. The dances were incredible. I was really amazed and I will be surprised to see who goes home tonight - it will have to be based mostly on fan base just because all the dances were really good.
Last night, the three dances were: the Paso Doble, the Viennese Waltz, and the regular Waltz. Normally I hate Viennese Waltz / regular Waltz, but by golly they got it right on the money this time! The regular Waltz was still a little boring, but someone (who I will post about later) made it exciting, theatrical, and really kept you inside the dance. It was pretty beautiful.
The Paso Doble is my favorite dance of all time. I love the story, the passion and the play, the back and forth, the taunting of the bull, and the stabbing. I love everything about it. The quick movement and the jarring way the dancers move their arms and legs. It's powerful and I love everything about it. So, I really hate when someone screws it up all up *coughcoughSugarRayLeonardcoughcough*.
It's a little similar to my love for the Argentinian Tango - the quick movement, the play back and forth, and the seriousness of the dance. It's very sensual and I think that's also something that I love about it. So I can't wait for the week of that dance, for sure.
My third favorite dance is the Jive. I honestly just want to know how to dance the Jive... really that's it. It's upbeat and fun and entertaining for sure. We've seen some do the Jive already (Chelsea Kane and Ralph Macchio had the best dances, to me).
On to what I thought were the best dances of the night, and this time, I am ranking them. I will also have an honorable mention.
Honorable Mention: Ralph Macchio
Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff - Waltz to the Romeo and Juliet theme by Tchaikovsky
To me, this man is on fire. He made me love the Waltz. This was beautifully choreographed by Karina. Not too much fluff, and he was moving and flowing like he should be doing. It was spectacular and beautiful. However, to me, there were better dances by other contestants. I really hope Ralph moves on in the competition because he is an amazing dancer. And to be so analytical at the same time is rough. I know what it's like to be analytical / dance at the same time, and you can't help but nit-pick every move you make. He did an excellent job and didn't have weird hands this week! SUPER! I thought he deserved more than one 9. My mother and I were very surprised.
Third Place: Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho and Cheryl Burke - Paso Doble to "In the Hall of the Mountain King" by Edvard Grieg
This man has been very surprising to me. He is graceful and has great form. So when I heard he was doing the Paso I was ecstatic. I thought he did a great job and for once Cheryl choreographed for the contestant, not for herself. However, I must agree with Len when he says that he didn't pick it up near the end. I wanted Chris to be powerful and really stomp that floor and extend his arms. I wouldn't say the music overpowered him, but I would say he wasn't powerful enough for the music. If that makes any sense. All in all, it was a great performance.
Second Place: Hines Ward
Hines Ward and Kym Johnson - Paso Doble to "Explosive" by Bond
Hines Ward can really dance. Enough said. But for the past 2 weeks he's done really strong dances. We have yet to see him do the Waltz or the Rumba. I wonder how he will fare with those. Anyway I love this dance. He was meant to be hard and do the Paso (and also the Samba). Watch and tell me I'm wrong.
First Place: Chelsea Kane
Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas - Viennese Waltz to "Hedwig's Theme" by John Williams
I am surprised and upset that none of the judges said this was the best dance (in general) of the night. SHE WAS ON POINT! I also might be a little biased that she danced to the Harry Potter theme song. But she was so good. I loved the part where she was "doing magic" and Mark slid across the floor, as if she was summoning him to her. I was extremely happy to see that she finally got the score that she really deserved. This dance was phenomenal. And even though it was a little quirky at parts, it doesn't change the fact that Chelsea can REALLY dance. Watch it and love it!
I am anxious for the results show tonight. All I know is that Chelsea has to stay. I have got to see her Paso and Argentinian Tango, or I will die (internally).
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