4.28.08
With Marlee voted off last week, the competition is just getting more difficult, and a bit more dramatic with an actual injury this week - Christian’s arm cramped up something fierce during the Latin round. This week’s dances include the Rumba, Viennese Waltz and Tango.
Marissa
The Tango
“Three words: your best dance” - all 9s
The Rumba
“Very warm, very sweet… but you could have pushed a little more with the sex” - one 9 and two 8s
Christian
The Viennese Waltz
“You are South America’s Clark Gabel” but “it lacked a bit of energy and content” - two 8s and a 9
The Samba - the cramp strikes
“Very brave to carry on until the end” - 7s across the board
Kristi
The Viennese Waltz
“You took a little risk out there using a prop, but it paid off” but “for me, the start was too long” - two 9s and an 8
The Chachacha
“I’m not a big fan of the boogaloo hip thing” but “kids are gonna love it and I love it” - two 10s and an 8
Mario
The Foxtrot
“You’re not the most elegant of dancers” but “you always bring a lot of youthful energy” - all 8s
The Mambo
“Your devil was in your hips, this was your comfort zone” - three more 9s
Shannon
The Tango
“This was fascinating” and “Your best dance yet” - 9s across the board
The Mambo
“Some of your lines are still awkward” but “as far as the hips are concerned, good job” - all 8s
Jason
The Quickstep
“All around, it was pretty darn good” and “with performances like that, you’re in the finals” - two 10s and a 9
The Paso Doble
“A bit too much posing” but “thought it was fantastic” - two 9s and an 8