Dancing With the Stars 16: Latin Week - Realitywanted

by Kylene Hamulak

 

It’s Latin Night on Dancing With
the Stars, with special guest Juanes! Each couple will be dancing TWO routines
this week, with one pair earning immunity from elimination tomorrow night.

 

THE BEST

 

Jacoby and Karina, Salsa

Jacoby’s had moves all season, but
Latin dances actually give him a reason to show them off. His body takes a
beating in rehearsal, but by the time the pair hits the dance floor, the hard
work is worth it. He throws Karina around with ease, but his body never stops
moving. Len loves it – he calls it first rate and fabulous, though he thought
the lifts distracted from Jacoby’s moves. Bruno demonstrates all the moves
Jacoby’s hips had – he loves it to. Carrie Ann says, “It’s like you could fart
the salsa.” I hate the word fart and I can’t believe I had to use it in my
recap, but I couldn’t NOT mention it.

Total Score: 27 (9-9-9)

 

Kellie and Derek, Samba

Kellie’s tour schedule makes their
rehearsal time interesting this week, as they try to find the time to cram in
FOUR dances in between three shows in different locations. How do they respond?
Well, they perform a Samba that is terrific. These two look like professionals
out there, even with the crazy rehearsal schedule. Carrie Ann tells Kellie that
when she watches her, all she sees is perfect…but she doesn’t FEEL her dancing.
Len calls it “A mix of booty, bounce, and bongos!” He thought it was brilliant.
Bruno agrees – “It was the perfect balance of technique and performance.”

Total Score: 29 (9 (Carrie
Ann)-10-10)

 

Aly and Mark, Salsa

Mark wants to try new tricks this
week and hurts his neck doing so. Here’s my advice, with nothing against Aly.
First, Mark should not try to throw a girl who is about the same size as him
behind his neck. Second, he should stop wearing stupid hats at the spine
doctor’s. With Mark’s back issues, Aly is rehearsing with Henry in case he’s
not available (which of course he is). It’s a super fun routine and one of the
best of the night, in my opinion. Bruno calls it a “tooty fruity delicious
cocktail of tropical flavors.” I’m a big fan of him calling anything related to
Mark “tooty fruity”. Carrie Ann loved it and goes into a whole weird dance and
song about it. Len would’ve liked a little more recognizable Salsa, but still
calls it tasty and refreshing.

Total Score: 29 (10-9 (Len)-10)

 

Zendaya and Val, Paso Doble

Why is Zendaya the only one doing
the Paso? Well, regardless, Zendaya’s challenge is to meet Val’s intensity and
energy for this dance. If you’re surprised that she does it, you haven’t been
watching her at all. Honestly, it’s not my favorite routine of the night, but
the technique is certainly there. Len is excited – he says he was at the
bullfight and the dance had attack, though she should work on lifting her chin.
Bruno says, “Darling, you look like an angel, you dance like a fury.” Carrie
Ann thought it was beautiful and the lines were gorgeous, but she also felt
there was some depth missing.

Total Score: 27 (9-9-9)

 

 

THE
REST

 

Ingo and Kym, Rumba

Ingo’s biggest issue with the Rumba
is getting his hips to move, so he’s trying to channel his character, General
Hospital’s Jax, for the sex appeal needed to sell the dance. He does a decent
job with it – it’s smoother than I expected it to be – but it’s nothing
amazing. Bruno calls his hip action “staccato” and thinks it should have been
more fluid. Carrie Ann agrees – it not only lacked fluidity, but also some
sensuality and connection because he was thinking so much. Len says he gave it
his best shot but didn’t quite deliver.

Total Score: 22 (7-8 (Len)-7)

 

Andy and Sharna, Rumba

“I never look as good as I think I
look,” says Andy. Oh gosh, watching him try to embrace the sensuality of the
dance in rehearsals is so awkward, but it’s also somewhat endearing. He doesn’t
look terrible in the performance, but he’s also not moving around a whole lot.
Still, it’s entertaining. Len likes the fun and entertainment and his
enthusiasm, but thinks it needed more movement through the body. Bruno isn’t
impressed – he (accurately) describes Andy as “doing the feet and hoping for
the best.” Carrie Ann recognizes that he gets into the character, but needs to
work more on his technique.

Total Score: 17 (5 (Carrie
Ann)-6-6)

 

Sean and Peta, Rumba

So Sean’s struggle with the Rumba
is pretending he’s in love, which is hard because he doesn’t have feelings for
Peta. He wants to be sure we know that. Methinks the Bachelor doth protest too
much! The Rhumba isn’t the most exciting of the Latin dances, but it does look
pretty. Their routine is no exception, and Sean does a good job with it. Carrie
Ann notes the chemistry between them and calls it wonderful. Len says, “It was
like a match – Peta was hot, you were a bit wooden.” Bruno thinks his
musicality and extensions were better and that he should be proud.

Total Score: 24 (8-8-8)

 

 

THE WRAP UP

 

First
Results of the Week: After the first round of Latin dances, Brooke announced
that Kellie and Derek have immunity! Because they tied for the highest scores
of Round 1 and have the highest cumulative score, they not only earn safety for
the week, but they’re also spared having to participate in the dance off.
Sorry, Kellie – apparently you wasted time learning THREE extra dances you
didn’t even need!

 

Special
Guest: Juanes performed throughout the night singing…well, honestly, I don’t
speak Spanish so I don’t really know. It was nice to see some of the eliminated
pros and troupe dancers accompany him on the dance floor though!

 

Round
2 – The Dance Off: The couple with the second highest total gets first pick of
their dance off opponent, who will get to choose the style of dance they’ll be
competing in. The winner of each dance off will get an additional 3 points.

 

Aly
and Mark vs. Andy and Sharna, Cha Cha

This
goes pretty much as expected. Aly and Mark have better moves, but Andy and
Sharna have more personality. Len admires Andy’s enthusiasm, Bruno thought they
were both fantastic, and Carrie Ann says Andy inspires people by never giving
up. In other words, they all loved Andy’s “pluck”, but Aly wins the round
unanimously.

 

Zendaya
and Val vs. Jacoby and Karina, Jive

Smart
move by Zendaya and Val – sure they risked losing 3 points to Jacoby and
Karina, but they also took the opportunity to gain 3 points on them, as opposed
to breaking even. Both teams are strong with the Jive and really fun to watch.
Bruno says it was like watching two champions, Carrie Ann applauds both teams,
and Len declares it it a tough call. Zendaya and Val, however, win the round
unanimously.

 

Sean
and Peta vs. Ingo and Kym, Rumba

Not
until they were pitted against each other did I recognize how much these
couples resemble each other in every way possible, including dancing ability.
Carrie Ann notes improvement in Ingo and strength in Sean, Len thinks there was
a clear winner, and Bruno calls it the battle of the hunks. With votes from
Carrie Ann and Len, Ingo and Kym win the dance off.

 

Final
Thoughts: It certainly appears that Andy and Sharna will be in danger this
week, likely with Ingo and Kym joining them in the Bottom 2. Who will go home?
To be honest, I’m gonna go out on a limb and say Andy has one more week left in
him.  

 

The
Standings:

Immunity:
Kellie and Derek

32:
Aly and Mark (score includes dance off bonus)

30:
Zendaya and Val (score includes dance off bonus)

27:
Jacoby and Karina

25:
Ingo and Kym (score includes dance off bonus)

24:
Sean and Peta

17:
Andy and Sharna

 

How do you feel about this week’s
immunity for Kellie and Derek? Who do you think should go home this week? Let
us know in the comments below!

 

Dancing With The Stars airs every
Monday at 8/7c with Results every Tuesday on ABC!

 

(Images courtesy of ABC)

 

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