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Tuesday, 06 May 2008 |
It was another crazy week in the ballroom and, to top it off, lifts were legal.
What sort of challenge would that pose? Also a possible challenge — Cristián's injury. How would he handle two dances and lifts with a ruptured tendon? I was eager to find out. So slap on a sling and use an extra large spoon to help your good arm dish out some D-List burritos for Cinco de Mayo. And have a shot of tequila while you're at it. We might just need it!
Kristi — Just looking at the quickstep makes me exhausted. If it's difficult though, you'd never know looking at her. The lift was good but pretty ordinary. She doesn't really need it to make-up points, but was still fun to see. However, I did not dig her samba outfit. It was a tad Big Bird-ish. The dance was fine though! Would it be enough to beat Jason's samba? Quickstep 29, Samba 26
Mario — I've never been shy about admitting Karina isn't my favorite pro, but her voice was really getting to me tonight. She screeches and I just want to change the channel. But she can dance and her choreography was great for the waltz. The lift was very dramatic. I didn't love his jive but he did some great lifts. I don't care for the jive in general and I don't really get how it's a ballroom dance. But I, as you know, adore him so I hope to see him next week.
Viennese Waltz 27, Jive 26
Marissa — The way she cried those first few weeks convinced me she was a goner, but she's hung on so I have to give her credit for that. I'm never going to be a fan, but I can't say her dances aren't decent. But just for good measure, I'll say her fox trot wasn't that graceful and her mambo was a bit awkward. She has great hair though. I envy it. Fox Trot 25, Mambo 25
Jason — I very much enjoyed his tango but probably because this is the one dance where his chronic stiffness (hehe) comes in handy. Argentine or not, I thought it was the best dance of the ballroom round. Very risky lift! I wasn't entertained by his samba, but it had another incredible lift. After it was over, I knew there was hope for Kristi to win the samba smack down! Sadly though, it wasn't as eventful as I thought it would be. Tango 29, Samba 23
Cristián — I wouldn't pick "Beat It" for a tango, but his one-armed lift made up for it. Not bad! Cheryl did a great job of utilizing his good arm in both dances, but especially in the mambo. It was very energetic and although we could tell his left arm was motionless, it didn't take away from a solid performance. Bravo! Tango 28, Mambo 29
With Kristi and Jason tied after the first round, I thought for sure we were in for quite a finish, but they both kind of fizzled with their sambas. Was Kristi's really better? Cristián did fantastic for dancing with an injury so he should definitely make it to the next round. Who would have thought he'd end up in first place for the night? Amazing! Who won't live to see another week? I must say it is Marissa's time to go. She is the definition of comeback, but I don't think it will be enough. We have quite a results show to anticipate! Not only will we get the results, but it's the 100th show so we get to see the top 10 dances of the past 5 seasons.
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