Time for the teams to learn two dances as a couple. They didn't say anything about there needing to be a solo, unlike last season, so that's another twist of theirs to hit the graveyard..... *moment of silence*

With Melissa getting saved by her fans after having to use a rehearsal dance last week, if she's healthy again, the remaining 4 couples might be in deep trouble......

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Tom, in the intro said that there will be solos during the Latin round!

Hi handsome!

I'm here, but they may decide to go to weather only any time no.

I mised whatever the set up is for some group dance.

Migraine isn't helping, either.

LAST EDITED ON 05-04-09 AT 07:06 PM (EST)

Multiple songs to start with, with multiple dance types. I tried to keep them straight, but I got confused. By the sounds of things those were the three dance types for the Ballroom Round......

It was the departed pros who danced that group dance.....

We get some detailed expectations from what they expect from the stars for each of their dances, in the Ballroom Round....

LAST EDITED ON 05-04-09 AT 07:12 PM (EST)

Shawn's struggling with the speed of the Quickstep. She don't wanna go home yet!

Dancing the Quickstep to Never Had A Friend Like Me from Aladdin

The singer didn't sound too bad, but Robin Williams still rules as Genie.....

That was fun. I think she really did let loose a bit more than usual.

Was a bit frenetic to me, but nice job.

The judges will be taking a point off, due to the Quickstep allowing them to be apart at the beginning and end of the dance, but they must have a handhold during the middle of the dance. They broke the handhold......

Scores: 9~9~9 for a total of 27, which means that it could've been a 30.....

I thought they were scored a little high. All 9s. I guess the judges are going to be generous tonight.

Drink of the night

Lynchburg Lemonade

snack of the night

Firehouse chili, topped with red onions, cheddar cheese.

LAST EDITED ON 05-04-09 AT 07:16 PM (EST)

wrong spot.....

Ty was challenged by Len to step up in Team Tango or else he was toast, he did so, and he's here now!

Dancing the Argentine Tango to traditional Argentine Tango music

I think that was his best dance.

Some oops here and there but I bought it, hook, line and sinker.

We get to find out the stars the the wannabe pros have had to deal with this week for their Semi-Final challenge......

Scores: 8~9~8 for a total of 25.

Len even gave Ty a 9. He is generous tonight.

Ty gets most improved even if he doesn't win.
And most determined!

Dancing the Waltz to When I Need You

LAST EDITED ON 05-04-09 AT 07:33 PM (EST)

That move at the end looked a bit glitchy, as well as going into the turn, but she did a good job.

Bruno: You're trying to be a Lady, but you're more comfortable being a Tramp (and he meant it as a complement......)

Well, from Bruno that kind of is a compliment, but only in the Brunoverse.

I think a lot of the dancers don't exactly know what to make of his comments
Sometimes I don't have a clue as to what he's saying!

Scores: 8~9~8 for a total of 25.

And Len uses the 9 paddle yet again. I guess he thinks the first 3 are all the same tonight.

For inspiration for Gilles dancing the Fox Trot, Cheryl took Gilles to a Fox Trot competition.....

Dancing the Fox Trot to You Give Me Fever

Very smooth. I liked that.

Scores: 10~9~10 for a total of 29 and the current lead!

Jaime Cullum, Dance Center, plus the wannabe pro competition continues tomorrow night.....

Dance Center! *Squeeeeee!*

I am beginning to think Len could have just propped the 9 paddle up in front of his chair. He could have stayed home. Does he really think they are all equal tonight?

She had to use a rehearsal dance, but escaped elimination. Now, is she healthy enough for this week?

Dancing the Viennese Waltz to In the Arms of the Angel

What's the difference between the Waltz and the Viennese Waltz, anyways?

LAST EDITED ON 05-04-09 AT 07:55 PM (EST)

It was OK, but not my favorite of hers.

What is now called the Viennese waltz is the original form of the waltz and the first ballroom dance in the closed hold or "waltz" position. The dance that is popularly known as the Waltz is actually the English or slow waltz, danced approximately at 90 beats per minute with 3 beats to the bar (the international standard of 30 measures per minute) while the Viennese Waltz is danced at about 180 beats (98-60 measures) a minute

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viennese_Waltz

Scores: 9~9~9 for a total of 27

That was a little boring.

Gilles/Cheryl 29
Melissa/Tony 27
Shawn/Mark 27
Lil Kim/Derek 25
Ty/Chelsie 25

Genya got eliminated.

Cody and Maurice from last season, and Lisa Renna from season 2 are the stars brought back..... (Wannabes got lucky!)

I was so hoping for Master P, Cloris, and Tucker Carlson.

or Kenny Mayne, Jerry Springer, Billy Ray Cyrus, etc.

We wanted stinkers dammit!

This time demonstrating the Latin Dances

Started with We Will Rock You, so I was glazed for the rest

For each of the star's Latin Dances......

Shawn's worried about pulling off a solo on the dance floor, especially with the Paso Doble, doubly especially since she can't.stop.giggling!

Dancing the Paso Doble to I Gotta Get Through This

Her solo started on the stage and started the number.

Would have liked a bit more intensity to it, but it really was pretty good.

Scores: 10~9~10 for a total of 29, total of 56 for the night.....

Did they only give Len the 9 paddle tonight? That's 6 so far!

It does seem they only gave Len the 9 paddle tonight.

The band was distracting me from the dance. I hated the music.

LAST EDITED ON 05-04-09 AT 08:25 PM (EST)

Ty has his work cut out for him, hip action is not his forte.....

Dancing the Rumba to Freefallin'

ETA: Ty's solo was at the end, and he gyrated his hips in front of Jewel.

That was painful.

I never vote on these shows;
but I'm voting for Ty.
He may not be the best technical dancer, but I lurve his spirit!

Oof, this one could get ugly..... Carrie Ann also spotted a lift during the twirl, I think.....

Scores: 7~7~7 for a total of 21, total of 46 for the night.....

Crowd gave the judges grief, but the scores were deserved, I think.....

Someone finally took Len's 9 paddle away from him.

LAST EDITED ON 05-04-09 AT 08:37 PM (EST)

Kim was excited to bring back the Bionic Booty!

Dancing the Salsa to tradiitonal Salsa music

Lil Kim's solo was in the middle of the dance, kinda looked forced.....

I liked the tricks, but didn't like the dancing in between as much.

Scores: 9~9~9 for a toal of 27, 52 for the night......

Len found his 9 paddle again.....

I thought it was distracting watching Derek talking to Lil Kim during the dance. It looked like he was talking her thru it at times.

Cheryl wants to see the Latin Lover for the Rumba, and that was the dance that Gilles wanted to do......

He struggled with his solo, however......

Dancing the Rumba to Sexual Healing

His solo was on the stage at the start of the dance......

I didn't like the footwork during the solo. Otherwise it was pretty good, but not quite as hot as I expected it to be.

Scores: 9~9~9 for a total of 27, total of 56 for the night, and tied for the lead.....

This should be interesting, since Latin is not her strong suit, and her ribs might be a problem. She wanted out of the solo, due to the technicality that she's not a celebrity...... lol.

Dancing the Samba to Dame Jaleo?

Melissa brought her own Bionic Booty out for her solo on the stage to start the dance.....

Did the samba rolls for good for her.

That looked like a party which is what it is supposed to be.

Scores: 10~10~10 for a perfect 30, total of 57 for the night, and top of the leaderboard!

LAST EDITED ON 05-04-09 AT 09:17 PM (EST)

Wonder if what's his name (how soon we forget: ok Jason) has watched any of this! As much as you know what's her name (again ok Molly) would have a fit if he did, you also gotta know he has to be curious and want to see how Melissa does - and how she looks!

Melissa/Tony 57
Gilles/Cheryl 56
Shawn/Mark 56
Lil Kim/Derek 52
Ty/Chelsie 46

And this is a fair reflection of how far behind in dance ability Ty is.

With any luck, he'll be gone.

The top 3 really have been the top 3.