Encores and results...plus a WOW
Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 by Travis Cody in
Shall we have encores? I say yes!
First, in my review of Cristian and Cheryl I said that he looked like a wax figure. Well, I take that back. I still don't agree that the dance was worth a 27, but it wasn't as bad as I first thought. I thought Marissa and Tony were better, so they get my encore choice.
The Viennese Waltz from Marissa and Tony was enchanting. She did look like a Princess and that dance deserved better music. The melody worked, but the lyrics were ridiculous for a dance that is supposed to be about romance and elegance.
The Rumba from Mario and Karina was sexy, sultry, and steamy...and extremely well danced. We liked this because it was danced and not posed. And Bruno said a no-no!
The dance of the night, and possibly the season so far...the Jive from Kristi and Mark!
Alrighty then...let's cue that theme music and get this party started!
Here's the leader board from Monday:
30 Kristi & Mark
29 Mario & Karina
27 Cristian & Cheryl
26 Marissa & Tony
24 Jason & Edyta
24 Shannon & Derek
21 Marlee & Fabian
The judges decided they wanted to see the wild and out of control group dance as their encore choice.
Hey! In two weeks we celebrate the 100th show!
Ashlee Simpson is in the ballroom, performing Boys accompanied by Artem Chigvintsev, Genya Mazo, Lilit Avagyan, and Anna Tovbin. The dancing was great but the song was meh.
The first couple safe is Shannon and Derek, but Marlee and Fabian are in the bottom two.
Members of the Riverdance company are in the ballroom, led by Michael Patrick Gallagher. Nice Irish fella, eh?
Let's have some ballroom kids!
First up, 13 year olds Brandon and Brittany dancing Cha Cha Cha. Brittany is deaf in one ear. Brandon's foot slipped on the first step, but it didn't phase him at all. They are terrific! I'm blown away by these kids every week. Len says phenomenal, sharp and crisp. Bruno says it was dancing of the highest standard. Carrie Ann says it was perfectly stylized and executed. They had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction too.
Next, 12 year olds Austin and Liza dancing Samba. She is quite a bit taller than he is, but it isn't an issue. They are both terrific performers, especially Austin. He's quite the little charmer on the floor. Another terrific performance. Bruno says it was fun to watch, and Austin's talent is huge. Carrie Ann says they set the stage on fire, working the crowd. Len says it was fast, crisp, and clean.
The judges select Brandon & Brittany to compete against Jaryd & Cara and Aaron & Rashell.
Now who else is safe? It's Marissa & Tony, along with Cristian & Cheryl.
Do you know what that means? It means that one of the stronger couples could be in the bottom two...Mario, Jason, or Kristi.
So, who's it going to be? Kristi & Mark are safe, as are Jason & Edyta.
That puts Mario & Karina in the bottom two with Marlee & Fabian.
Mario & Karina will return, which means Marlee & Fabian are out.
Next week the couples learn two dances, a ballroom and a Latin.
Hey Vinny...Mr David Cook has done something different. This is one of my favorite pieces of theatre music, second only to Bring Him Home from Les Miserables. Check out the WOW moment from Andrew Lloyd Webber week.
Oh oh oh oh!! Guess what premiers on May 22??? Yup! My other favorite dance show!
Later babies!
Can you believe hubman has given up Tuesday nights to Big Brother? Even I was surprised!!!
You're still doing a great job, Trav.
~~~Blessings~~~