J.R. and Ricki neck and
neck while Maks crosses the line with Judge Len and the stars come together for
the first group dance of the season
RICKI LAKE and DEREK HOUGH
were incredible in their quickstep to “Luck Be A Lady.” They just flew across
the stage and were a pleasure to watch. I kept saying, “Wow!” while watching
them shine in the ballroom. Brooke Burke-Charvet complimented Ricki on how
amazing her body looked - she has lost a total of 20 lbs. since the beginning
of the season. Go Ricki! The quickstep is a perfect way to lose weight as
it screams: CARDIO!
Dance is a great way to
lose weight and get fit. Not only do you have the opportunity to burn a lot of
calories, but it’s also a lot of fun! Each week on Dancing with the Stars,
Ricki shines bright and the pounds continue to melt away. The quickstep is a
fantastic way to blast calories since the dance is very cardio intense. You can
burn up to 330 calories an hour doing the quickstep. Put on Frank Sinatra’s
“Luck Be a Lady” like Ricki and quickstep away to a slimmer, trimmer you!
ROB KARDASIAN and CHERYL
BURKE performed the Cha Cha. During the rehearsal footage, Rob expressed
that he wanted to keep working harder. I love his determination and dedication
to the show and it’s evident Rob has a good head on his shoulders. There were a
couple struggles in their routine, but Rob and Cheryl did a great job “Dressing
Part” – I just loved their costume choices.
You can have good
choreography and the right song choice, but if you do not “Dress the Part” then
it can all fall apart. The wardrobe is the icing on the cake. Not only does a
costume look good with a performance, but it also helps the dancers connect to
the theme of the show. For your next class and/or show, I recommend you take
the time to put a lot of thought behind your wardrobe choices. For example, if
you are doing a hip-hop number, do not choose tight jazz pants. You will want
to wear a cargo pant or funky sweats to help you get in the mood.
NANCY GRACE and TRISTAN MACMANUS yet again lacked
passion with their performance this week. I said the same thing last week and
my feelings have not changed one bit about this couple. I am not a fan!
They danced the Foxtrot to “Spamalot.” Nancy was too stiff and had a smile
plastered on her face throughout the entire dance. Her expression did not
change one bit. She needs to work on her performance techniques more than the
steps.
Dancing is just like
acting- you must make some kind of connection with your performance and the
audience. It’s one thing to just do moves on stage or in class, but it is
another thing to express yourself while doing it. When I teach my class a
routine, I always have them create a story. The story gives them something to
think about as they dance and it works every time. It also helps them relax and
not stress about the steps. It becomes this magical experience. The next time
you dance, try creating a story for yourself that will help you feel the music
and be inspired to dance.
HOPE SOLO and MAKSIM
CHMERKOVSKIY danced the Rhumba to “Seasons of Love” from Rent. I LOVE
Rent! There is so much passion and tragedy in that show so I was expecting the
choreography to blow me away….it didn’t. Hope has been having a hard time on
the show, as the judges have been very tough during comments and scoring. In my
opinion, Maks does nothing to help Hope stay confident and positive. He tears
her apart in rehearsal and puts her down constantly. It is called, PATIENCE,
Maks! This week, he was completely out of line when he talked back to Judge Len
and made it even worse for Hope.
When teaching anyone how
to dance or learn anything new, patience is a virtue. We all know that dance
can be tough and intimidating. When you are an instructor, you must check the
ego at the door and show open arms to the student. The next time you are in a
dance or fitness class, if the instructor is being too hard on you and
negative, please do not be afraid to speak up to let them know how you feel. No
one should be put down ever! There is a way to be tough in the way you teach
without putting someone down. Staying positive and confident is so important in
learning how to dance.
J.R. MARTINEZ and KARINA
SMIRNOFF’S quickstep received a score of 29 and definitely deserved it. J.R. is
a natural and is a pleasure to watch dance. He makes me smile every week. His
personality is perfect for the ballroom. He also has great musicality.
Musicality is having a
talent or an ear for music. If you cannot hear music then forget about dancing.
You must stay on beat while you dance and J.R. has a great ear for music.
Choose music that has a strong beat to it and listen to it before dancing. Clap
to the beat first then get on the dance floor to see if you have what it takes
like J.R.
Overall, this week was just
ok for me. I enjoyed J.R. and Ricki the best and it was nice to see the cast
dance all together for the first time. And big Kudos to the stars who nailed
some of the difficult lifts in the group routine! Those were not easy and they
definitely showed how far they have come this season with some impressive
moves.
"Thanks so much for reading
and come back next week for another weekly dose of dancing dirt!
-Ilyse"
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