Rob & Cheryl Quickstep to A-Ha's "Take on Me" took me right back to 80's week.
Len thought it started out bad, but got better as they got back in hold.
Bruno thought it was an incredible improvement and seemed impressed with his line and frame. Carrie Ann called him an ideal contestant who didn't start out great, but has shown gradual improvement week to week.
Alright Rob, you've convinced me you're a decent dancer I'll give you that, and if anyone gets to stay for the semi-finals you definitely deserve a spot. He received his highest scores of the competition 27/30.
Aside from their regular routines tonight everyone also had to perform the Instant Jive (without prior knowledge of the song they will dance to).
Rob & Cheryl's Instant Jive was to Hall and Oats "Meneater" (again with the 80's!). The judges were in agreement wanting more flicks and kicks. 24/30 was added to their total giving a combined score of 51/60.
Hope & Maks Maks took a gentler approach in rehearsals this week and it seemed to have paid off. Hope did a very nice Quickstep set to Amy Whinehouse "Valerie".
Both Bruno and Len called it her best dance yet. Carrie Ann loved seeing them in sync and finally seeing the joy and fun.
27/30 (the judges seemed very generous with the paddles tonight). And Len must be back on his medication again because he was unusually happy for the first time in weeks.
They Instant Jived to Avril Lavigne's "Best Damn Thing".
While Len found it fantastic and everything a Jive should be Carrie Ann and Bruno took issue with the placement of her "crazy" hands.
Which lowered their score somewhat, but still tied them with Ricki and Derek for 2nd place with 25/30 and a combined 52/60.
I thought this jive was 100 times better then her first one, good to see she's finally learned to relax and enjoy herself on the floor.
Ricki & Derek were up next with a Waltz to Aretha Franklin's "You Make Me Feel". All the judges praised her beautiful execution and exquisite movement.
Carrie Ann loved the way she lost herself in the dance (I think Carrie Ann might have given her a 10 as well if not for a small slip up with her foot).
Len wants to give her a 10 but feels her footwork is not quite there yet. Bruno called it deliciously dreamy. 28/30 was their total (the highest for the first dance).
Instant Jive all the judges liked the way she got right back into the dance despite a few stops and starts and the difficult choreography.
24/30 for a combined 52/60. I thought despite Ricki's own assessment of the dance (not being good enough) it was really well done.
Nancy & Tristan did a Tango to "The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane" by The Ames Brothers.
I feel for the poor guy having to deal with her 7 days a week for 8 hours. With each passing week he seems more and more frustrated. Len thought she climbed up from her past plateau performances.
Carrie Ann found it better then last week despite a small slip up, but still wanted more pointed toes. 24/30
After her Instant Jive once again Len and I were in complete agreement it is time for her to go home already. (if she actually makes it to next week I will scream).
Even Carrie Ann agreed saying she completely lost her choreography. 20/30 for a combined 44/60 (lowest of the night).
J.R. & Karina stole the night with superb and superior performances throughout. First up was a lovely romantic Waltz to "What the World Needs Now" by Burt Bacharach . Bruno called it a musical valentine's card saying he and Karina make beautiful music together.
During his Instant Jive it was more of the same the judges raved about his fantastic performance.
Carrie Ann phrased it best when she said he was in a class all of his own a well deserved perfect score of 60/60 for both dances to finish off the evening.
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