Due to the World Series, there is still no voting this week, the judges will simply cut one guy and one girl on their performances.
Paula’s seat is still empty, great! It’s time to give it up, Nigel. We’ve got some good news though, Billy Bell will return for next year’s Top 100 in Vegas, and Brandon is allow to enter the show again.
Here’s how the dances take place.
First up, Russell and Noelle, Hip Hop, by Jamal Sims. This routine is like a tennis match, fun to watch and enjoy. Both of them do well, though they kind of get lost at the end. It seems that they are not quite used to use objects in their dances. The judges are a bit harsh on them, saying they get swallowed up.
Second couple, Ashleigh and Jakob, Viennese Waltz, by Tony Meredith and Melanie Lapatin. Passionate, and hot. Wonder how Ryan would feel when he sees his wife kissing another man. Both of them have grown as time goes by, especially Ashleigh, she was criticized of her fake performance when she first auditioned, but now all looks to be real. As the judges said, if she could manage to not let the Latin Ballroom techniques get into the dance, it would be perfect.
Third, Bianca and Victor, Broadway, by Tyce Diorio. Church dancing? I don’t see it there, though I don’t know what real church dancing is. It just doesn’t feel like one. And the judges agree too, they think the two fail to tell the story and fully grasp the concept of this piece.
Fourth, Nathan and Mollee, Bollywood, by Nakul Dev Mahajan. When dancing Bollywood, I’d always like to compare how good they do with Joshua and Kattie. Though this dance can not match up with Joshua and Kattie’s, it’s still well nailed. Both execute and place their hands and fingers in the right place, Nathan’s control of his body is also excellent. They are the youngest couple, but they seem to be more mature than some other contestant. Mollee has grown quite a lot.
Fifth, Channing and Phillip, Samba, by Tony Meredith and Melanie Lapatin. There are many many lifts in this dance, and both of them struggle a lot. Their faces, their footworks, all clearly indicate they have trouble of get the dance done. One thing we love Samba though, it’s the girl get to dress as little of she can.
Sixth, Karen and Kevin, Hip Hop, by Tabitha and Napoleon D’Umo. Karen’s still on the train, and Kevin gets on the Hot Tamale train in two weeks, great for him. This number is dirty, and they both get into their characters. As a ballroom dancer, Karen has done it exceptionally.
Seventh, Kathryn and Legacy, Contemporary, by Stacey Tookey. This piece, with Legacy acting as Kathryn’s fear, is somewhat like Mia Michael’s Addiction. And these two have nailed it. The choreography is so remarkable, especially in combining Legacy’s strengths into the dance. Legacy, has transformed himself as a dancer quite a lot.
Eighth, Pauline and Peter, Jazz, by Wade Robson. Wade’s pieces are always weird or freaky, just like Sonya, in different styles. The problem is that the audience might not buy it, luckily, there is no voting this week. This piece is a story of the imaginary people from Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” painting, being tormented and taking it out on Van Gogh for not including them in the painting. Both dancers committed to the characters and give it all.
Last but not least, Ryan and Ellenore, Tango, Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo. Despite the malfunction of her wardrobe, Ellenore’s dress caught on the bottom of her heel half of the time, this is the best dance of the night. And most dangerous dance, those lifts are so insane, it’s so unbelievable that they nailed it in such situation. Great partnering, technique and performance, all three judges stand on their feet.
Then it’s fight for your life time, Russell and Noelle, Bianca and Victor, Channing and Phillip are called out and told they are the worst three couple this evening. Then Russell and Channing are called to stay back, leaving the other four in the danger zone.
Both girls don’t do that well, but it’s clear that Noelle outshines Bianca. And so is Victor over Phillip.
Sadly, two Tap dancers are sent home.
Good luck with everyone next week.
