Hey guys! Welcome to another blog post.
Today, I'm doing my first DWTS recap of the year. I will be doing a recap every week until the show ends in November. I will also post a second regular blog post a different day during each week.
In each recap, I will talk about each dance and the score I would give each performance. At the end of each recap, I will show my rankings based on personal enjoyment. I will also be linking each performance.
So, let's get into it.
Dance - Cha Cha
Song - "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston
Judges' scores - 7, 6, 6, 7 = 26/40
My score - 7
They ate this up. I was expecting Jordin to be incredible and she didn't disappoint. She seemed like she was having fun and I love that. She needs to work on her footwork a bit but it was a solid performance and a great way to start the season.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DJfcG7L_tc
Dance - Foxtrot
Song - "Hold Me Closer" by Elton John & Britney Spears
Judges' scores - 5, 5, 5, 5 = 20/40
My score - 5.5
This was a very cute dance and they looked amazing. However, I felt that Sam's footwork was pretty flat at times and a bit "stompy" but it was still fun to watch.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVtjqBCv584
Dance - Cha Cha
Song - "Lady Marmalade" by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, & Pink
Judges' scores - 6, 6, 6, 6 = 24/40
My score - 6
This was so good. Her technique and footwork was great. She was a bit timid and nervous, though and I felt she was a bit stiff at times but still amazing.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfwabS8Mtg8
Dance - Tango
Song - "Barbra Streisand" by Duck Sauce
Judges' scores - 7, 6, 7, 7 = 27/40
My score - 7
His frame was great and his footwork was great, too. I felt like he was kinda floppy at times but it was still a solid performance and I can't wait to see more from them.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO-TB46bqKA
Dance - Cha Cha
Song - "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Judges' scores - 5, 5, 5, 5 = 20/40
My score - 5.5
They looked great but I feel like her footwork was a bit "stompy" at times and I felt like she was kinda like running through the dance but she still wasn't that bad. I do think all 5s were a bit too harsh, though. I feel like she should've gotten at least one 6.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I26u3oDpm0o
Dance - Tango
Song - "We Found Love" by Rihanna & Calvin Harris
Judges' scores - 5, 5, 5, 5 = 20/40
My score - 5
She has potential but she needed way more attack, technique, etc. and she needs to work on her frame a bit more too.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRGR7CZ3MxM
Dance - Cha Cha
Song - "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Jacked)" by Carl Carlton
Judges' scores - 7, 7, 7, 8 = 29/40
My score - 8
If anyone is going to devour a cha cha, it is Witney Carson. The girl just does not miss. One of the best dances of the night and definitely finale vibes. He was kinda wonky with the footwork at times but ouuuu, they ate and left no crumbs.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aDRcNTJi4k
Dance - Cha Cha
Song - "Got to Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye
Judges' scores - 6, 5, 5, 5 = 21
My score - 6
This was a really nice dance. Her legs were very straight and she had great lines. However, this routine felt a bit safe and simple.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5mB27HovUA
Dance - Salsa
Song - "Tití Me Preguntó" by Bad Bunny
Judges' scores - 4, 4, 5, 4 = 17/40
My score - 5
Loved the choreo but he was very stiff, not a lot of hip movements and he was a bit rough, too. I hope he does better next week because I love them and their partnership. I also think that the 4s were a bit too harsh.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWlaJ_GZdmk
Dance - Salsa
Song - "When I Grow Up" by The Pussycat Dolls
Judges' scores - 7, 7, 7, 7 = 28/40
My score - 8
Ouuu halleloo, they ate that up. I aslo expected a lot from her and she didn't disappoint. I'm also obsessed with the costumes and the choreo was incredible.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9dIEm627Z8
Dance - Quickstep
Song - "Dancing with Myself" Billy Idol
Judges' scores - 5, 5, 5, 6 = 21/40
My score - 6
I loved this! However, I feel like his frame was a bit floppy at times and his footwork seemed a bit flat but it was still fun to watch and he really impressed me.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hlrE1wCBBU
Dance - Jive
Song - "As It Was" by Harry Styles
Judges' scores - 7, 7, 7, 7 = 28/40
My score - 7
She really surprised me! Some of her kicks could've been a little more sharper but overall an amazing performance and I absolutely loved it.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsWg8clCqGc
Dance - Jive
Song - "Pump It" by Black Eyed Peas
Judges' scores - 6, 5, 6, 6 = 23/40
My score - 6
Dani killed it with the choreo as per usual. His kicks and flicks were, unfortunately, not that great but he does have tons of potential and his arm placement was really nice.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9sfaI2JnqA
Dance - Cha Cha
Song - "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams, & Nile Rodgers
Judges' scores - 5, 4, 4, 5 = 18/40
My score - 5
Lots of heel leads and it looked kinda rough at times but he looked like he was having fun, so that's nice.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30KxbLohaE0
Dance - Viennese Waltz
Song - "The Time of My Life" by David Cook
Judges' scores - 7, 7, 7, 7 = 28/40
My score - 7
Oh my goodness! This was stunning. I knew she was gonna surprise a lot of people and she didn't disappoint. I adore her and I can't wait to see more from her.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvmIoV4xAVc
Dance - Cha Cha
Song - "Savage (Major Lazer Remix)" by Megan Thee Stallion
Judges' scores - 8, 8, 8, 8 = 32/40
My score - 8.5
I have literally watched this dance 10,000 times already and I just can't get enough. This was phenomenal and the choreo was just insane. This was perfect and I can't say anything bad about this dance. It's also so good to see Mark back.
Check out their dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efUiOi_3mmY&t=1s
Those are all of the dances. They also had an elimination this week and Jason & Peta were eliminated.
Now, I will show my rankings based on personal enjoyment:
Charli & Mark's cha cha
Wayne & Witney's cha cha
Selma & Sasha's viennese waltz
Gabby & Val's jive
Shangela & Gleb's salsa
Jordin & Brandon's cha cha
Trevor & Emma's quickstep
Daniel & Britt's tango
Heidi & Artem's cha cha
Cheryl & Louis' cha cha
Sam & Cheryl's foxtrot
Jessie & Alan's cha cha
Joseph & Daniella's jive
Vinny & Koko's salsa
Jason & Peta's cha cha
Teresa & Pasha's tango
So, that's it for this week's DWTS recap. Tomorrow night is Elvis night and I'm so excited.
Until next time,
~Brianna.
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