Hey guys! Welcome to another DWTS recap. This week was latin night. So, let's get into it.
Dance: Samba
Song: "Gasolina" by Daddy Yankee
Scores: 7, 7, 7 - 21/30
My score: 7
Samba is the hardest dance on DWTS (especially early in the season) but she made it look so easy. I loved their outfits and the choreo ate. Still needs a bit more polishing but it was an amazing way to open the show.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEyWyB_VgUE
Dance: Salsa
Song: "Aguanile" by Willie Colon and Hector Lavoe
Scores: 6, 6, 6 = 18/30
My score: 6
This was a major improvement from last week but he's still a bit stiff and stompy. The lifts were everything and I loved the choreo.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukAMWeonvA0
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: "Oye Como Va" by Tito Puente
Scores: 5, 5, 5 = 15/30
My score: 5.5
Barry is a very natural mover but he needs to work on his technique. They looked great and I actually really liked the choreo but it wasn't as good as last week, unfortunately.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HexULZv2DMQ
Dance: Samba
Song: "Taki Taki" by DJ Snake, feat. Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B
Scores: 5, 5, 5 = 15/30
My score: 5
This was fun to watch but he obviously needs more work. It was a bit stompy and he was a little stiff.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFqwNiTxjWc
Dance: Salsa
Song: "Bailando" by Enrique Iglesias
Scores: 6, 6, 6 = 18/30
My score: 6
She, like Barry, is a very natural movie. She has potential but she is pretty stiff at times. One of the judges also said that there are times where she looks so good but there are also times where she doubts herself and I completely agree.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW4TMIz72rg
Dance: Salsa
Song: "Don't Go Yet" by Camila Cabello
Scores: 8, 8, 8 = 24/30
My score: 8
This was amazing! I am obsessed with the choreo and I loved how much salsa content Val put into it. Her movements are so smooth and this was such a cute dance.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEOi0REtpS4
Dance: Samba
Song: "Me Porto Bonito" by Bad Bunny and Chencho Corleone
Scores: 6, 7, 7 = 20/30
My score: 7
I loved the choreo and Ariana is a great performer. However, I feel like she was a bit unsteady at times but she is definitely one to watch this season.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT--SXC9Zy0
Dance: Salsa
Song: "Quimbara" by Celia Cruz, Willie Colon, Johnny Pacheco, Y Su Charanga
Scores: 4, 4, 4 = 12/30
My score: 4
I really wanted to love this but I just didn't. It's really unfortunate that he messed up but even before and after he messed up, I just felt kind of underwhelmed the whole time. I honestly think that ballroom will be his strong suit.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk9cb6sw2tA
Dance: Tango
Song: "Can't Remember to Forget You" by Shakira feat. Rihanna
Scores: 7, 6, 6 = 1930
My score: 6
I vote Alyson most improved from last week. Obviously, her footwork wasn't the greatest but her frame was nice and I was really impressed by her this week.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epkIbxAm69Q
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: "She Bangs" by Ricky Martin
Scores: 7, 7, 7 = 21/30
My score: 7.5
This was a solid performance and while it is unfortunate that Artem tested positive for Covid, I am so glad that we finally got to see Ezra debut as a pro even if it is just for one week.
As for the dance, I felt that she could've been a bit more fluid but of course, she is definitely one to watch.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVpkxRVA-uw
Dance: Salsa
Song: "Arranca" by Becky G feat. Omega
Scores: 5, 5, 5 = 15/30
My score: 5
Rylee's choreo this season is next level. She's leaving me shook every single week.
You can tell Harry was less nervous this week. However, he's just not a natural mover. He's pretty stiff and his movements are kind of awkward but he is obviously a hit with the fans and I look forward to watching him every week.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcDQGDHt6M8
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: "Shake Senora" by Pitbull feat. T-Pain & Sean Paul
Score: 6, 5, 5 = 16/30
My score: 6
I loved the choreo and this was fun to watch. However, she was a bit stiff. It sucks that she was eliminated but honestly, I'm not surprised.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWwKVAwaAz4
Dance: Rumba
Song: "Quizas, Quizas, Quizas" by Andrea Bocelli feat. Jennifer Lopez
Scores: 8, 8, 8 = 24/30
My score: 9
The absolute best of the night 100%. His hip action is some of the best I've ever seen and this is only week 2. Choreo was insane (Daniella, the woman that you are) and I just knew they were gonna eat this Rumba up. To dance this well right off the bat...yeah, they're making the finals.
Check out their dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY7L4s_58FQ
Those are all of the dances from latin night. Here are my rankings based on personal enjoyment:
Jason & Daniella's Rumba
Lele & Brandon's Samba
Charity & Ezra's Cha Cha
Xochitl & Val's Salsa
Ariana & Pasha's Samba
Tyson & Jenna's Salsa
Harry & Rylee's Salsa
Jamie Lynn & Alan's Cha Cha
Alyson & Sasha's Tango
Barry & Peta's Cha Cha
Mauricio & Emma's Salsa
Adrian & Britt's Samba
Mira & Gleb's Salsa
Next week is Motown night. Here are the dances:
Lele & Brandon - Cha Cha to "Super Freak" by Rick James
Tyson & Jenna - Foxtrot to "Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder
Barry & Peta - Tango to "Get Ready" by the Temptations
Adrian & Britt - Quickstep to "I Want You Back" by the Jackson 5
Mira & Gleb - Rumba to "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye
Xochitl & Val - Foxtrot to "My Guy" by Mary Wells
Ariana & Pasha - Quickstep to "You Can't Hurry Love" by the Supremes
Mauricio & Emma - Foxtrot to "Working My Way Back to You" by the Spinners
Alyson & Sasha - Foxtrot to "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Charity & Artem - Foxtrot to "My Girl" by the Temptations
Harry & Rylee - Foxtrot to "Easy" by Commodores
Jason & Daniella - Jive to " Do You Love Me" by the Contours
That's it for this week's recap.
Until next time,
~Brianna.
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