Episode 13 Week Seven Performance - 02/05/2011 It's "Ballroom Greats" Week and Latin dance champ Donnie Burns joins the judges at the table. They are all treated to a round of team dances to kick things off.
First up is…
Team Chelsea
This three-team group consists of Chelsea & Mark, Ralph & Karina and Romeo & Chelsie. The dancers take to the floor dressed in slick, black pleather for a high-energy Cha Cha. Len liked it a lot, but Bruno felt the group lost sync. Carrie Ann disagreed, adding that Ralph held his own with this young, edgy crew. There are four scores tonight, with Donnie Burns always showing his paddle first. The scores are 8-8-7-7 for a team total of 30.
Team Hines
This three-team group consists of Hines & Kym, Kendra & Louis and Kirstie & Maks. It's another fine Cha Cha from group number two. There were seamless transitions and booty-shaking solos. Carrie Ann thought Kirstie was a bit behind the group at times, but she rocked her solo action. Donnie wasn't crazy about the spacing between the dancers. As for Len and Bruno, they were a tad more impressed. 7-7-8-8 from the judges gives Team Hines a total of 30 for a tie with Team Chelsea. Now onto the individual dances!
Chelsea & Mark
Mark's mom, dance legend Shirley Ballas helps out during rehearsals. Her biggest challenge was getting Chelsea to stop smiling, as the Paso Doble is a very dramatic dance. Len thought the dance was too aggressive and was confused by it all. Donnie was also confused after feeling Chelsea had the best routine out of everyone last week. Bruno felt it had violent intensity and Carrie Ann thought their dance pushed the boundaries. 8-9-8-9 from the judges leaves them with a total of 34.
Kendra & Louis
The dancers hit the floor with a steady precision that continued all through their Tango. Bruno felt it was elegant, yet sexy. Carrie Ann also thought it was top notch. She's very proud of Kendra. Donnie and Len thought they did very well with some extremely demanding choreography. Scores of 8-8-7-8 give this dancing duo a total of 31.
Kirstie & Maks
Kirstie & Maks do the Jive to a rocking version of "La Bamba" to the delight of the crowd. Carrie Ann, however, wasn't as thrilled with this particular dance. Len also felt the choreography was rather uneventful. Bruno thought as an entertainer, Kirstie rocked it. Her musicality and instincts are on the money. And in a bit of a surprise, Donnie was thoroughly impressed, feeling Kirstie has talent that shines between the steps. 9-7-6-8 from the judges gives them a total of 30.
Ralph & Karina
Well, it was all about showmanship with Ralph & Karina's Quickstep set in a speakeasy. They told a neat little story that ended with a quick drink before taking an intentional tumble behind a bar. The dancers popped up to hear Donnie say Ralph had fabulous footwork tonight. Len also felt the footwork was crisp and clean, but wants more stability in the upper body. Bruno felt Ralph was in the zone and Carrie Ann loved the fun exuberance of it all. Guest judge Donnie Burns gives Ralph his first 10 of the season. The other judges give scores of 9-8-9 for a total of 36.
Hines & Kim
We didn't really see that killer smile from Hines until the end of his Tango. That's because Hines & Kym were all business during their James Bond-esque dance. At the end of it all, Len thought it went from dramatic to dainty. But overall it was good. Bruno thought it was a killer Tango, but Carrie Ann felt Hines might have been a bit off-balance this week. Donnie loves the charisma Hines exudes, but his arms made it look like he was trying to fly. Nevertheless, scores of 9-9-8-10 for 36 are enough to tie them for the lead with Ralph and Karina.
Romeo & Chelsie
Romeo said he was throwing a Samba party and everyone is invited. Romeo & Chelsie shake things up from the get-go. Bruno says Romeo certainly can shake it, but his bounce needs work. Carrie Ann agrees that he needs to focus on his technique. Donnie feels Romeo has improved throughout the season, but this wasn't his shining moment. Len agrees that he needs to up his game each and every performance night. 7-8-7-8 gives them a total of 30.
The celebration of Ballroom Greats ends with Ralph & Karina tied for the lead with Hines & Kym. Kirstie & Maks and Romeo & Chelsie are at the bottom of the board. Who will go home? We'll find out soon enough in the Results Show.
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First up is…
Team Chelsea
This three-team group consists of Chelsea & Mark, Ralph & Karina and Romeo & Chelsie. The dancers take to the floor dressed in slick, black pleather for a high-energy Cha Cha. Len liked it a lot, but Bruno felt the group lost sync. Carrie Ann disagreed, adding that Ralph held his own with this young, edgy crew. There are four scores tonight, with Donnie Burns always showing his paddle first. The scores are 8-8-7-7 for a team total of 30.
Team Hines
This three-team group consists of Hines & Kym, Kendra & Louis and Kirstie & Maks. It's another fine Cha Cha from group number two. There were seamless transitions and booty-shaking solos. Carrie Ann thought Kirstie was a bit behind the group at times, but she rocked her solo action. Donnie wasn't crazy about the spacing between the dancers. As for Len and Bruno, they were a tad more impressed. 7-7-8-8 from the judges gives Team Hines a total of 30 for a tie with Team Chelsea. Now onto the individual dances!
Chelsea & Mark
Mark's mom, dance legend Shirley Ballas helps out during rehearsals. Her biggest challenge was getting Chelsea to stop smiling, as the Paso Doble is a very dramatic dance. Len thought the dance was too aggressive and was confused by it all. Donnie was also confused after feeling Chelsea had the best routine out of everyone last week. Bruno felt it had violent intensity and Carrie Ann thought their dance pushed the boundaries. 8-9-8-9 from the judges leaves them with a total of 34.
Kendra & Louis
The dancers hit the floor with a steady precision that continued all through their Tango. Bruno felt it was elegant, yet sexy. Carrie Ann also thought it was top notch. She's very proud of Kendra. Donnie and Len thought they did very well with some extremely demanding choreography. Scores of 8-8-7-8 give this dancing duo a total of 31.
Kirstie & Maks
Kirstie & Maks do the Jive to a rocking version of "La Bamba" to the delight of the crowd. Carrie Ann, however, wasn't as thrilled with this particular dance. Len also felt the choreography was rather uneventful. Bruno thought as an entertainer, Kirstie rocked it. Her musicality and instincts are on the money. And in a bit of a surprise, Donnie was thoroughly impressed, feeling Kirstie has talent that shines between the steps. 9-7-6-8 from the judges gives them a total of 30.
Ralph & Karina
Well, it was all about showmanship with Ralph & Karina's Quickstep set in a speakeasy. They told a neat little story that ended with a quick drink before taking an intentional tumble behind a bar. The dancers popped up to hear Donnie say Ralph had fabulous footwork tonight. Len also felt the footwork was crisp and clean, but wants more stability in the upper body. Bruno felt Ralph was in the zone and Carrie Ann loved the fun exuberance of it all. Guest judge Donnie Burns gives Ralph his first 10 of the season. The other judges give scores of 9-8-9 for a total of 36.
Hines & Kim
We didn't really see that killer smile from Hines until the end of his Tango. That's because Hines & Kym were all business during their James Bond-esque dance. At the end of it all, Len thought it went from dramatic to dainty. But overall it was good. Bruno thought it was a killer Tango, but Carrie Ann felt Hines might have been a bit off-balance this week. Donnie loves the charisma Hines exudes, but his arms made it look like he was trying to fly. Nevertheless, scores of 9-9-8-10 for 36 are enough to tie them for the lead with Ralph and Karina.
Romeo & Chelsie
Romeo said he was throwing a Samba party and everyone is invited. Romeo & Chelsie shake things up from the get-go. Bruno says Romeo certainly can shake it, but his bounce needs work. Carrie Ann agrees that he needs to focus on his technique. Donnie feels Romeo has improved throughout the season, but this wasn't his shining moment. Len agrees that he needs to up his game each and every performance night. 7-8-7-8 gives them a total of 30.
The celebration of Ballroom Greats ends with Ralph & Karina tied for the lead with Hines & Kym. Kirstie & Maks and Romeo & Chelsie are at the bottom of the board. Who will go home? We'll find out soon enough in the Results Show.
MU : 700mb ~vidoox.com~
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