Hey guys! Welcome to my final DWTS recap of the year. I really didn't want this season to end but at the end of the show, they already confirmed that there will be another season next year so I'll just look forward to season 34.
This week, all couples performed two dances - a redemption dance (a dance they've done before but could improve on) and a freestyle.
So, let's get into it.
Redemption:
Dance: Quickstep
Song: "I'll Be There for You" by The Rembrandts
Judges' scores: 10, 9, 10 = 29/30
My score: 10
Part of the reason why I loved this dance so much is because of the song. I LOVE FRIENDS! As for the dance itself, it was such a massive improvement from his first Quickstep. His frame was a lot better. His footwork was more sharper and it wasn’t as “wobbly” and stiff as his first one. I vote his redemption dance the most improved.
Check out their dance: Stephen Nedoroscik’s Finale Redemption Quickstep – Dancing with the Stars
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: "Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake
Judges' scores: 10, 10, 10 = 30/30
My score: 10
I loved this! There was a lot of Cha Cha content which I loved! The choreo was so fun! I loved every minute of this. However, I loved it a lot more upon rewatch but I loved his first Cha Cha just a little bit more, honestly, even though, this one was technically better.
Check out their dance: (8) Joey Graziadei’s Finale Redemption Cha Cha – Dancing with the Stars - YouTube
Dance: Tango
Song: "I Had Some Help" by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen
Judges' scores: 9, 9, 9 = 27/30
My score: 9
Okay, this was technically better than his first Tango but I just didn’t enjoy it as much as his first one. It was really good but I just don’t really remember much of it so it was kind of just “there”?
Check out their dance: Danny Amendola’s Finale Redemption Tango – Dancing with the Stars
Dance: Jive
Song: "Shake a Tail Feather" by Ray Charles & the Blues Brother
Judges' scores: 9, 9, 9 = 27/30
My score: 9
Obviously, it was way better than her first Jive and it was very fun to watch. However, it was just a bit stiff and messy to me.
Check out their dance: Ilona Maher’s Finale Redemption Jive – Dancing with the Stars
Dance: Jive
Song: "Apt." by Rose & Bruno Mars
Judges' scores: 10, 10, 10 = 30/30
My score: 10
I am literally obsessed with this dance. This might be one of my favorite Jives I’ve ever seen. I was LIVING for the choreo. I think this is some of Brandon’s best choreography. Everything about it was literally perfect and I haven’t stopped watching it.
Check out their dance: Chandler Kinney’s Finale Redemption Jive – Dancing with the Stars
Freestyle:
Song: "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay
Judges' scores: 10, 10, 10 = 30/30
My score: 10
As incredible as it was the first time, I loved it a lot more upon rewatch and I haven’t stopped watching it since. This is probably one of my favorite freestyles of all time and honestly, for this year being Rylee & Brandon’s first finale, they lowkey choreographed better freestyles than the other pros (sorry, all of the freestyles were amazing).
Check out their dance: (8) Stephen Nedoroscik’s Finale Freestyle – Dancing with the Stars - YouTube
Song: "Canned Heat" by District 78 feat. Jake Simpson
Judges' scores: 9, 10, 10 = 29/30
My score: 10
Okay, Carrie Ann really gave this dance a 9 because it was “underwhelming”? Sure, it may not have been the best freestyle ever but it wasn’t underwhelming at all. I loved every second of it but my favorite part was the side by side part with the glow in the dark tennis rackets.
Check out their dance: Joey Graziadei’s Finale Freestyle – Dancing with the Stars
Song: "Pink" by Lizzo & "I'm Just Ken" by Ryan Gosling
Judges' scores: 9, 10, 10 = 29/30
My score: 9
I liked the choreo and they looked amazing. However, I think this might be one of my least favorite freestyles I've seen (sorry). He performed it well but it was just kind of messy. I also feel like there wasn't much dancing involved. I liked the concept, though.
Check out their dance: Danny Amendola’s Finale Freestyle – Dancing with the Stars
Song: "Femininomenon" by District 78 feat. Mona Rue
Judges' scores: 10, 10, 10 = 30/30
My score: 10
I loved this. The only thing I didn’t like about it was some parts seemed a bit messy to me and kind of chaotic but this was so fun to watch. If I had to pick a favorite part of this dance, it would be at the very beginning when she said “never been better, Carrie Ann."
THAT'S MOTHER!
Check out their dance: Ilona Maher’s Finale Freestyle – Dancing with the Stars
Song: "Hellzapoppin'" by Eyal Vilner Big Band & "Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield
Judges' scores: 10, 10, 10 = 30/30
My score: 10
This was beautiful and I loved that they included all black dancers. Being the first all black couple to make it to the finale is legendary and I love that they got to show that in this dance 🥺❤️
Check out their dance: Chandler Kinney’s Finale Freestyle – Dancing with the Stars
Those are the recaps for all of the dances. Here are my rankings based on personal enjoyment:
Chandler & Brandon's redemption Jive
Chandler & Brandon's Freestyle
Stephen & Rylee's Freestyle
Joey & Jenna's Freestyle
Ilona & Alan's Freestyle
Stephen & Rylee's redemption Quickstep
Joey & Jenna's redemption Cha Cha
Ilona & Alan's redemption Jive
Danny & Witney's redemption Tango
Danny & Witney's Freestyle
That's it for the final recap of the year.
Until next time,
~Brianna.
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