S33.E05: Dedication Night

[dancingdreamer]

Dedication Night - The nine remaining couples take to the ballroom floor to honor influential figures/institutions in their lives through heartfelt performances; special guest judge Mark Ballas.

[Stats Queen]

Well, I have to give Danny votes because he’s dedicating his dance to Mike Leach, wonderful football coach and person (RIP)

[iMonrey]

Welcome to sob story night!

[dizzyd]

Yay Mark! I think I’m going to be emotionally invested tonight.

I expect a lot of contemporary tonight and that 1st one confirmed it. Beautiful but not perfect.

[dancingdreamer]

Chandler/ Brandon  dance contemporary 

 

It was  very fluid, and she seemed  so light. The judges want her to dig deep,  make that connection 

Edited October 16 by dancingdreamer

[ams1001]

I don't know if I can take all the crying that is coming our way...

At least the guest judge knows what he's talking about this week!

[iMonrey]

I will never like Contemporary. Even when they're pretty. It's just so damned subjective. And often too emotionally manipulative. 

I'm glad the judges called them out on the side by side spins being out of sync. 

[dizzyd]

The 2nd dance was even more shaky than the 1st

[Annber03]

I missed the issues they pointed out in Chandler's dance, but yeah, it was lovely. 

I got worn out just watching Stephen's gymnastics moves at the start of his dance :p. That was a good one, though. 

[Stats Queen]

Stephen was so much better tonight.

He is adorable

[dancingdreamer]

I love Stephen, he's a quick  study.

I really  enjoy him.

[iMonrey]

I actually thought this was Stephen's worst dance. Kind of clunky in spots.

[Ladybugnine]

Meh.

[iMonrey]

I remain resolved that Contemporary is pretentious nonsense. I fail to see how that had anything to do with his college coach. Whatever. And of course Carrie Ann is crying.

[Annber03]

Wow, yeah, I'm with Bruno, that was easily Danny's best dance thus far. That was fantastic. The song choice was perfect. 

[dizzyd]

I can’t believe we’re already half through the season, feels like it just started. Danny improved today and good instructions from CAI. Wish mark could stay as judge.

[Thalia]

4 minutes ago, iMonrey said:

I actually thought this was Stephen's worst dance. Kind of clunky in spots.

I love Stephen and have been rooting for him since the beginning.   But I've found all his dance to be, as you say, clunky.   He's enthusiastic and athletic; but he is not graceful.  

Although I have a theory based on his high scores (and Chandler's)  -- now that Eric and Reginald are gone the judges can give higher scores without making it so obvious that Eric and Reg were just really, really bad. 

[Ladybugnine]

18 minutes ago, iMonrey said:

I will never like Contemporary. Even when they're pretty. It's just so damned subjective. And often too emotionally manipulative. 

I'm glad the judges called them out on the side by side spins being out of sync. 

I totally agree with your earlier post, Contemporary ain't it for me either. It is too subjective and emotionally manipulative. Carrie-Anne's crying was over the top.

[Desperado]

I liked Stephen’s energy on the dance, way more in character. Also loved the intro moves but worried about the shiny pants getting in the way. 🤣

[Stats Queen]

I love contemporary. However, I do think it is a bad fit for this show because it is so subjective.

I thought the dance was beautiful (others may not: which I respect)

[dancingdreamer]

Danny and Witney dance  contemporary 

That was very powerful,  they danced side by side , and they were on time

[iMonrey]

A Rumba dedicated to your kids? Uh, ok.

Not a lot of movement from Dwight on this one. I said this last week, I think this guy has hit his ceiling.

[Annber03]

Aw, that was a nice dance from Dwight. The judges had some valid crtique, but I still liked that. 

[iMonrey]

9 minutes ago, Stats Queen said:

I love contemporary. However, I do think it is a bad fit for this show because it is so subjective.

Yes - I should clarify, I hate it on this show because judging it against traditional ballroom or Latin dances is like apples and oranges. Something that has no rules versus dances that do. It's total B.S.

[Stats Queen]

1 minute ago, iMonrey said:

Yes - I should clarify, I hate it on this show because judging it against traditional ballroom or Latin dances is like apples and oranges. Something that has no rules versus dances that do. It's total B.S.

Were on the same page then 😊

it would only be fair if everyone danced contemporary on the same night.

[dancingdreamer]

Dwight  and Daniella 

This man reminds me of the gentle  giant. Very fluid, beautiful arms. I didn't  notice the height difference,  love to watch him.

[Desperado]

4 minutes ago, iMonrey said:

A Rumba dedicated to your kids? Uh, ok.

Not a lot of movement from Dwight on this one. I said this last week, I think this guy has hit his ceiling.

I agree, could be lack of practice time or a ceiling or both.

Still wowed by the work Daniella has done though.

[dizzyd]

Ok Phaedra can go. 

[Desperado]

Did not expect Bruno to call out Val moving Phaedra around. 

And… she did move more.

Sexy dances dedicated to mom/kids is such a DWTS thing.

[dizzyd]

Not sure I’m watching the same dances as the judges. 

[dancingdreamer]

Val and Phaedra 

That  was lovely,  so much better. She looked softer   and she danced softer..

[dizzyd]

Wow, Haley and Derek put the whole graphic details for us to see! It’s like Benson Boone wrote this song for them, perfect and so beautiful. I will always live the power of contemporary it I can see how it should not be compared to ballroom. 

[Annber03]

7 minutes ago, dancingdreamer said:

Val and Phaedra 

That  was lovely,  so much better. She looked softer   and she danced softer..

I liked it, too. I've been liking all the dances tonight. 

Wow, that story about Haley and her health scare. Damn. How frightening. I'm so glad she's doing so much better and wish her well. That was a truly emotional dance. 

[ams1001]

That was beautiful. I miss getting to see Derek dance every week.

[dancingdreamer]

Okay, now my eyes are leaking. 

She really  went through it, bless her.

It was a real miracle  that she can dance like this.

I am so  very happy  for them x

[Desperado]

All the feels for Hayley and Derek. Wow. 

[iMonrey]

Yikes I had no idea they went through that. Miraculous comeback indeed.

Say what you want about Brooks, that family has great genes. And that was a good Salsa too.

[lavenderblue]

Oh Gleb, I really appreciated that comic relief after the tears from Derek and Hayley's story and dance. Thanks!

[dancingdreamer]

Brooks  and Gleb dance a salsa

Wow Brooks, she gave it her all. I wonder  what she'd  be like with a different  partner? 

[dizzyd]

That was definitely Brooks best dance. And no kidding about the Nader genes, damn!

[Stats Queen]

8s for Brooks and Chandler, this is just not right.

[dizzyd]

Oh hell yeah, Joey is staying at the top of that leaderboard.

[Ladybugnine]

Joey is so good! Great dance.

[iMonrey]

Joey's Viennese Waltz was pretty darn good - but there's no mistaking him for a pro. Maybe something about his posture or footwork. Carrie Ann is right (for once) - it's in the details.

[dancingdreamer]

Joey and Jenna

A lovely  VW, he's so smooth  and a natural dancer. He's  my winner. 

[DEL901]

I think with Joey, he just isn’t athletic and musical, but he has the performance aspect down and actually leads.   Sure, he can refine some details, but considering he wasn’t a dancer, he is doing phenomenally.  

[Quickbeam]

Phaedra criminally overscored. Enjoying the rest. 

[DEL901]

Just now, dancingdreamer said:

Joey and Jenna

A lovely  VW, he's so smooth  and a natural dancer. He's  my winner. 

I know a bunch of Bachelorettes have won, but I think he is the first Bachelor with a legit shot at the Mirror Ball.  

Or am  I forgetting someone?

[Annber03]

1 minute ago, DEL901 said:

I think with Joey, he just isn’t athletic and musical, but he has the performance aspect down and actually leads.   Sure, he can refine some details, but considering he wasn’t a dancer, he is doing phenomenally.  

Agreed. Capturing the performance/emotion aspect of a dance can be really tough in its own right, so I admire anyone who can make that work. 

[dancingdreamer]

1 minute ago, DEL901 said:

I know a bunch of Bachelorettes have won, but I think he is the first Bachelor with a legit shot at the Mirror Ball.  

Or am  I forgetting someone?

I can  never remember  them, but I will remember  Joey, he's 100% enjoyable .