Lacey/Kameron: Kameron is apparently a daredevil. Lacey, voicing over an absolutely terrible photo of herself, used to be a hair model. This week they’ve got a Maria Torres New York style hustle. Maria thinks it’s gonna be their biggest challenge yet. Kameron wasn’t prepared for the strain of the dance, and is clearly pissing off Lacey. As for the dance, it was good. Not stellar, but definitely a solid effort. Lacey is the much better partner here, constantly drawing my attention with her fancy as more complicated footwork. Kameron, as has been previously said, seems more like a prop again this week, although he holds his own. Adam thinks their showmanship was amazing, and that their partner work seemed effortless and they were truly awesome. Mary thought they were definitely hustlin’ it tonight. Mary thought that the leading was good but at times Kameron seemed uncomfortable, and that Lacey killed it tonight (that’s good). Nigel thinks that Lacey is outshining Kameron by a lot, but that the technical parts a big. He also thinks that Lacey far outshines her brother on technique.
Cedric/Shauna: Shauna snowboards. Whoopie Shauna. Cedric was his high school mascot for the Purgolders (a combination of purple and gold). Cedric thinks it was funny. Cedric thinks the mambo is a late 50s dance. They’ve got an Alex deSilva mambo routine, who is apparently very worried that he’s dealing with Cedric, bringing an extra two assistants. Snap Cedric, you just got served. Alex looks none too pleased at Cedric’s botching all of his choreography. Shauna’s confident that Cedric will get it in time. Well, that makes one of us Shauna. But enough of that, on to the dancing. Well, it’s miles better than Cedric’s last foray into ballroom, but it’s still a fairly weak number. Cedric’s got the footwork down, but that’s just it. It seems more like footwork than dancing. There’s a liveliness to it that’s absolutely lacking. Also, while Shauna, who was pretty darn fantastic, laid on the sultriness heavy, Cedric seemed utterly disinterested and devoid of any kind of the masculinity that’s necessary for these sorts of Latin dances. Adam says it was a lot better than he thought it was going to be. He thinks Cedric stepped up and Shauna twirled to save her life. Mary thinks that Shauna’s constant spinning was extremely difficult. Mary gives Shauna a ticket for the Hot Tamale train and says that this is the first week she thinks Cedric earned his place. Nigel thought Shauna was fantastic and that Cedric finally did something well technically.
Danny/Anya: Anya used to be blonde and studied international law, so she was Legally Blonde. Danny has an obsession with sunglasses. O…k Danny. I didn’t think they deserved to be in the bottom three last week, and they didn’t either. This week they’ve got a Tyce Diorio contemporary routine. This contemporary, unlike all the others, is about a man and a woman. They both seem to be very into the routine. Yet again, Danny and Anya prove to me why they’re the best pair this season. Danny’s technique is amazing, particularly his leaps, and they connect in this contemporary routine so well that the story is, for once, actually believable and understandable. My only complaint would be, and this is because I’ve become spoiled by them, is that the routine would have been a lot cooler if it was a Mia Michael’s contemporary, and we all know they could have handled a Mia routine. Adam thinks Danny is one of the most beautiful male dancers he’s ever seen, but he thought that at times they seemed disconnected, but that it was beautiful. Mary thought it was tremendous and that it’s terrific to watch Danny dance. Mary thought they needed to come together a little bit more. Mary also thought that Anya was ridiculously amazing. Nigel reluctantly says that it was really good, but wishes that not every contemporary routine ended in someone walking away. He thought Anya was fantastic, but that Danny was missing a little bit of magic. Adam jumps back in and accuses Danny of arrogance, harkening back to what Shane said in the beginning of the season. Nigel doesn’t think its arrogance. Adam retorts that it seems like Danny’s dancing indicates that it thinks it’s above the rest. Do I sense a catfight coming here? Nigel thinks that Adam is talking crap. Awwwww SHIT! Nigel is throwing down. I’m taking bets, if anyone wants.
Sara/Pasha: Our new pairing this week wants us to know two things. First, Sara loves to figure skate. Secondly, Pasha’s a computer nerd who assembles computers himself, than fixes the problems he’s caused. Sara found it really hard to lose Jesus. I’m sure any number of born-agains can help you find him Sara. They’ve got a West Coast Swing routine by none other than aggravating Benji Schwimmer. Now, this causes me to wonder. What would they have done if Kameron and Lacey got this routine? The pre-dance clip package is almost painful to watch, because Benji is so annoying, discussing how Dmitry taught him to be sexy by moving his hips. Benji, you are not, and you never will be, sexy. Benji thinks to be cool you have to have Russian sex appeal, hip-hop thug-ness, and himself as a teacher. I hate you Benji. I hate you so much. Travis should have kicked your ass last year. As for the dance, Pasha’s footwork is impeccable. Admittedly, he’s had a bunch of ballroom routines so far, but I think Pasha is one of the best dancers in this competition. Sara, meanwhile, holds her own in a routine that’s way outside her comfort zone. While she did seem very secondary to Pasha at times, some of the rotations and flips were really well executed. Also, they meld well as a couple, surprisingly enough. Nigel declaims that that was the magic he was talking about. Adam says that that as an audition would have gotten them jobs with him. Fantastic connection and great showmanship. Mary thought Benji did a great routine, and a great performance and partnership. Mary thinks that, since they haven’t laid a hand on each other before this, which garners one of the best facial expressions I can remember on television from Pasha,
they were insane, especially Sara, who did great for being so wildly out of her comfort zone.Sabra/Dominic: Sabra was in High School Musical. Dominic has a secret crush on someone on the show. That secret someone is…. Cat, who he thinks is seven feet tall and French. I think, Dominic, you just ruined your chances with her. They’ve got a Shane Sparks hip-hop routine that’s being based heavily on their amazing chemistry, but will be sensitive too. The routine is great, as are Sabra and Dominic. Dominic, finally in his comfort zone, shows impressive footwork which Sabra is constantly able to match. She has a tendency of drawing my focus in almost every dance she’s in. I’m not sure if that’s a reflection more on her or Dominic, but either way, it works in their favor. Their chemistry, too, is unmatched by any other couple on the show. Adam also caught on that Cat is secretly French apparently. Maybe I’m just missing something. Le sigh. Cat kicks off her heels as well. Adam thinks that they just proved that hip-hop can also be about story and emotion. They did it for Mary, who thought they were magical and that they are a force to be reckoned with. Mary Murphy, thankfully, gives them a silent Mary Murphy scream, which she claims is because it’s louder than we all could hear. Well, either way, I’m just glad we couldn’t hear it (but apparently they could in Tokyo). Nigel thought it was terrible. Terrible that it lasted for such a short time. Oh Nigel, you’re such a trickster. Nigel claims that that taught him how to handle a woman. There’s the perverted Nigel. I had wondered where he went.
Jamie/Hok: Jamie used to want to be a basketball player. In the accompanying clip, she hits herself in the head with a basketball. Kudos, editors. Between Pasha’s face and this, you have one of your funniest episodes yet. At least Jamie admits that she’s not good. Hok plays violin. I wonder, if he and Cat sound similar, does that make Hok French as well? Double Le Sigh. They’ve got a Toni Redpath Waltz that is non-American traditional. Good news for Hok. Apparently Jamie and Hok may be crushing on each other. I have two words to describe their dance: Beyond Elegant. This is just so amazingly beautiful to watch. Jamie’s extensions are flawless, and the connection between them is palpable. Between this and last week’s Wade Robson routine, Jamie and Hok have seriously jumped up in my book. Adam thinks that Jamie’s lines and carriage and poise are flawless, but takes another shot at the show saying that he has no idea what function this type of dancing would have in the outside world. He also thinks that this was not the type of dance for Hok but he supported her beautifully. Mary thinks that the beginning was extremely well done, but that the actually movement left much to be desired, and that it was choreographed to hide Hok’s inability. However, she thinks Jamie’s extension was beautiful. Nigel thinks that he choreography was great because it accentuated Jamie’s lines and there was not enough actual waltz. Toni, in the audience, is seen booing. Nigel thinks that it wasn’t really good enough.
Lauren/Neil: Lauren has an Asian alter ego. O….k. Neil does a Wookie imitation, which sadly enough is pretty good. This week they’re determined not to be in the bottom three. They’ve got a Wade Robson jazz routine, which is aiming to be comic book-esque. Neil is playing a gentleman villain and Lauren is an innocent angel. Poor casting Wade. Neil can hardly pull off masculine, so I’m worried. Well, they’ve got the most boring Wade Robson routine yet, but it’s still pretty cool. Neil still has to work on pulling out his masculine side while dancing, but I will say that his psychotic villainy did work. He was the attention puller this week, but there was something that was lacking in their dance a little bit for me. Adam mocks Nigel this time, saying that they are everything dancing and this competition is about. He also says that Neil is the best he’s ever been. Mary also didn’t think that Neil was gonna be able to pull it off but that she underestimated him and they pulled it off. Nigel points out that Vanessa Williams is in the audience and that they saved the best for last.
The Best: Pasha and Sara really knocked it out of the park this week. Danny and Anya yet again proved why they’re a force to be reckoned with. And I disagree with the judges and think Jamie and Hok also deserve top 3.
The Worst: This is kind of default, since everyone did at least OK this week. Shauna and Cedric deserve to be here. Lacey and Kameron did alright, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see them in the bottom three. If I had to pick a third couple to be here, I guess it would be Lauren and Neil, but they don’t quite deserve it.
The Highlight: Nigel and Adam’s fight over Danny, followed by Adam sniping at the show and Nigel. Methinks he won’t ever be asked back as a judge again.
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