DWTS Finale! & SYTYCD!

I did get to see the DWTS Finale of Season 12 last night.  I still didn't see Tuesday's show, but that's okay.  It was good to see the stars and the surprises they had for them.  I loved that Josh Grobin came in to sing for Petra and Dimytri.  I loved seeing the Go-Gos and I actually was intrigued by the Black Eyed Peas performance.  They seem to be cutting edge of all things futuristic. 

To me, I wanted Hines to win, but would have been happy with any of them.  This was not the case with my mother.  She text me at the end that she was not happy...several times.  She thinks, and I agree with her, that Chelsea can dance better than Kirstie.  But, Kirstie has a fan base that watches this show religiously.  The younger crowd doesn't watch it.  But all in all, it was a good season. 

My favorite dance this season was Mark and Chelsea's dance to Panic At the Disco's I Write Sins Not Tragedies.  She was a doll and he was a ringmaster, maybe?  It was what I think of when I think of dance my kids learn at their local studio.  Which leads me to my next item...So You Think You Can Dance!  starts tomorrow on FOX.  We love, love, love this, my daughter and I.  We are happy that it is starting up, since all her other shows are on summer hiatus.  So I will start posting about this show once all the silly trials and Vegas week is over, unless something spectacular comes up.  So stay tuned!

DWTS Season 12 - The Semi-Finals

I have so enjoyed this season of Dancing with the Stars.  It's fun to see how far the stars have come and how much talent.  This week was an insane amount of dancing from the stars.  Three new dances is crazy.

Ralph first dance an argentine tango that was sexy.  His second dance was odd.  And Karina looked like a cat with all that hair and the outfit.  I didn't care for the whole set up at all.

Kirstie - Her first dance with Maks made me feel disconnected.  Her second dance was just, awesome!

Chelsea did a waltz that was pretty.  Her second dance made me sit up and take notice.  Her song was from (I think), the second Twilight movie, but now that I think about it, maybe it was the first one.  I love the music from those movies, so it was cool.  The dance was really good, and it got her three 10's.

Hines was so emotional in his first dance.  I think he was grateful and scared of Kym.  First, they showed a clip of how Kym was hurt.  It made my daughter and I cringe.  Hines was trying to flip her and landed on her has she landed on the back of her neck.  His partnering skills was amazing!  He received three 10's for that and it was well deserved.  His second dance was a samba, and he did a great!  He received another perfect score for that too. 

They each then, did a 40 second cha-cha-cha.  Winner takes all and 15 extra points.  I thought Hines should have received it, but they gave it all to Chelsea.  Her's was good too, but it was really Hines' night.

So tonight, we will see some exciting things.  First, Drew Lachey and Cheryl Burke will recreate their freestyle dance, "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy"!  I am so excited for that!  That was the couple that made me come back week after week for DWTS.  I think Ralph will go home.  I will be surprised if his fan base will beat Hines, or Kirstie.  But is Chelsea's fan base big enough?  We will see.

DWTS Update

I tried to do a DWTS update last week, but was soooo busy, it just didn't happen.

This one will be a bit quick, but there are only five contestants.

Chelsea Kane and Mark - they did a cute little dance and then later an Instant Samba dance.  I say "Shake it!" , and I agreed with Carrie Ann.  It was not their best.

Hines and Kym - I am so happy that Kym finally has a star who is going to the finals (my prediction).  Hines' first dance was just nice.  But the second was a jive and he just let it all go.  He didn't go technical, he just had fun and you could see did.

Romeo and Chelsie were next.  Their tango was so intense, I felt it.  And their samba was also a big shaker, but he is a bit reserved.

Ralph and Karina had the odds stacked up against them.  First, he has a cyst that exploded behind his knee and was killing him.  But their dance was really good, and Ralph was reminding me of Derek Hough, big time, with his form.  But then they lost it.  Their second dance was good, but not great.

Kirstie and Mak made a comeback.  Their first dance was AMAZING!  But their second dance, I just felt was dumb.  And, America needs to know, why does Maks keep pinching Tom's butt?

So hopefully, Ralph doesn't go home because of his knee.  Tom even made a reference to the Karate Kid movie and how life is imitating art.  Ralph tried to hush him about it, but it's true.  In fact, in the beginning of the second dance, Karina sorta did a Mr. Miyagi trick and rubbed her hands together and placed them on Ralph's knee.  Cute, but not the same.at.all.  I love The Karate Kid too much for that.

I have to do this...

I apologize for this.  I totally messed up a few things on my last blog.

1)  Kendra danced to Livin' A Vida Loca, not Everybody Dance Now.
2) Ralph danced to Everybody Dance Now.
3) I did not do a recap of Hines Ward.  That's how memorable his dance was.  He is really good.  It was his song I didn't recognize, though until the chorus.  It was The End of the Road. 

Sorry if I caused you any confusion! 

DWTS - Guilty Pleasures Week 6

After taking a week off for Spring Break, I am back!  Let me just say that I was not all that impressed with All-American Week.  Honestly.  Just odd.  But this week...I cried, laughed and looked on in dismayed.
Here we go.

Kirstie started the week with her guilty pleasure song, Hit Me Baby, One More Time and dancing the samba.  She was pretty good.  To be honest though, she reminded me of John Travolta dancing the last scene in the movie Hairspray.  But I did like it, a lot!

Chris Jericho was next with JOURNEY's Don't Stop Believing. Honestly, I just didn't get it.  I didn't believe.

Romeo Miller danced a waltz to My Heart Will Go On.  His dance with Chelsea Hightower made me cry.  It was amazing!  I hope they dance that tonight.  And...he got the first 10s of the season, two of them!

Chelsea Kane, a.k.a., "the Disney Kid", danced a quick step to "Walking on Sunshine".  It was really good, but it didn't get to me like Romeo's.  I didn't think she deserved 10s too.

Kendra was next.  I'm sorry, but this person just grates on me.  She was in this very short yellow fringed outfit that helped make her look like she was moving better than I was.  Foxy stated that all the men will vote for her because of her shaking and shimming.  But her song was good.  Everybody Dance Now is one of Foxy's favorite songs.

Last of the evening was Ralph Macchio.  First, I didn't know the song.  And he had on this coat that reminded me of a dress, though I know it was for effect for the Paso Doble.  When they were practicing, Karina made him do his Karate Kid moves.  You know, the "wax on, wax off" arm movements.  I got real excited about that!  But then, during the dance, Ralph is on his knees, with Karina behind him and she trips and falls on his dress/coat thing. She looked real disoriented, but Ralph stands up, picks her up, and they got back into it.  It was pretty impressive.  I hope that doesn't send them home though. 

The most memorable dances were Romeo and Ralph, the least memorable was Jericho and the band that performed last night, Hanson.  Only because I do not know them, my 16-yr old didn't know them, and my mother didn't know them either.  It was fun to hear all the songs they played from the 1980's though. 

Classical Music in the Ballroom - DWTS - Week 4

This week they did classical music.  Now if you are not a fan of the classics, you may think this is boring.  I loved it!  I recognized about half the songs and almost everyone brought their A-game.

Romeo danced a very dramatic paso doble.  But he slouches, imo. 

Kendra made a big deal of her song being Italian and wanted to do a GodFather theme.  I think she was the godmother of awkwardness.  She did this turn that just looked uncomfortable for her.  She just didn't connect with me or the music.

Sugar Ray had a great song Waltz of the Flowers.  The judges kept saying it was like a eight year old dancing, but I loved the joy on his face.  He was the most fun to watch!

Petra also had a paso, but she does not have a mean bone in her body.  The judges kept saying she nailed it, but I didn't think she was aggressive or mean enough.  Her song was strange for a paso.

Ralph got to dance a waltz to The Theme of Romeo and Juliet.  I couldn't stop watching!  It was told beautifully and he did wonderful!

Hines, all I can say is WOW!  He danced the dance of the matador and it was AWESOME!

Chelsea got my favorite music of the night, Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter.  It was a cool dance.  Mark is bringing everything he has for her.

Jericho had a great Paso.  But not very memorable.  I just remember vines and his Tarzan swing after it was over.

Kiristie has a problem every week that she can't seem to control, yet she comes out doing great.  This week her shoe came off.  It's like the universe is out to get her!  LOL.

So Chelsea Kane is on top of the leader board, with Ralph Macchio and Hines Ward tied for 2nd, one point behind.  It is really a close race.  Honestly, I hope Kendra goes home tonight, but I be it's Jericho or Petra.

DWTS Season 12, Week 3

Last night on Dancing With the Stars, it was "Your Story" week.  The stars were able to pick their own songs and tell a story that had meaning with the song.  It was pretty touching and surprising because everyone had a sweet story to talk about.

Wendy Williams went first.  She talked about how she struggled and worked so hard to get where she is today by working in radio.  Let's just say that being a tall, big boned woman, she really isn't graceful. She is very reserved and seems scared to just let go and be free.  Foxy thinks she is going home.

Chelsea Kane was next.  She picked a song that was written just for her called, "Chelsea".  Can you say, vain?  It was a good song, and she will last a while on this show.  She is very likeable and is becoming a talented dancer.

Chris Jericho's story was so touching.  It was about his mother and her struggles after her accident.  He has such a big heart.  I really enjoyed his rumba.

Kendra's story was about how her husband's town didn't support them as a couple.  She is unstable on her feet and Foxy, Son and I talked through her dance, so we were not impressed like the judges were.

Romeo talked about watching two of his close cousin's die when they were all little.  I have one word for him.  Beautiful!

Hines Ward also talked about his mother and how it has been just them two and how proud she was of him going to college.  I call him Smiley and he is my favorite football player.  He received the first 9 of the season.

Petra talked about helping little kids in Thailand after the tsumani there.  She danced as beautifully as she is, inside and out.   She received a 9 also!

Sugar Ray told of his comeback fight and beating the odds.  Foxy called him jerky, his posture needs to be straighter, but he is fun to watch.

Kirstie told of how in less than 48 hours she lost her mom, almost lost her dad, and got her first major acting job.  What a lot.  But overcoming adversity really happened because her partner, Maks fell during their dance!  It was shocking, but they made it.  I hope he is okay.

Ralph talked about the theme from The Outsiders, his first movie and his wife of 24 years.  Let's just say, I could watch him all night!

Yesterday was an interesting food day.  I had yogurt for breakfast, a granola bar for a mid-morning snack and a brownie before going to the band meeting.  After the meeting It was too late to eat a lot, but I failed and had two servings of Girl Scout Thin Mints.   I am hoping for a better day today.

Weekly Dancing With The Stars Update

This week left me a little underwhelmed.  There were a few stand-outs, though.

First up, was Sugar Ray and Anna doing a jive.  Sugar wasn't too sweet.  You can tell he is trying, but he put the emphasis on the wrong thing.  He needs to work on technique and the rest will come.

Next was Kendra and Louis doing a quick step.  It was pretty rough.  Foxy's reaction was that make-up helps her a bunch!

Chelsea Kane and Mark did a jive that I thought was pretty amazing.  It would have been a terrific free-style.  If you didn't see it, find it on You-Tube.  The judges didn't like it at all.  But I did.

Jericho and Cheryl's quickstep was entertaining, and fun.  He is a stand-out.

Petra and Dimytri's jive was just...awkward.  Last week Len said that the jive is hard for tall people and he was right.  This week, Len nailed it, short skirt, long legs just was, not good.

Kristie and Maks did a really good quick step.  She is more graceful and I think surprises a lot of people.  Last wee my mom stated that her mouth may get her in trouble, but I don't think so.  Go girl!  In a weird moment, Maks kept whispering to Kristie during the judges critics.  Then as they were leaving, Maks reached over and pinched Tom Bergeron's butt.  What The Heck?  Thankfully Tom just took it in stride.  LOL

Mike and Lacey's jive was just...well here is what I put in my notes.   Poor, pigeon-toed guy.  LOL  I will say this, he seems to be determined, but I think his time may be up.

Romeo and Chelsea had a really good quick step.  The boy is good.  And, there were no jokes about his father.

Wendy and Tony went next.  I think she's more talk and less talent.  She needs to loosen up.  She looked so stiff.  Foxy says that she has morals because she didn't want her breasts shaking around everywhere.

Next was Ralph and Karina.  Did you know that Ralph named his son Daniel?  That was his Karate Kid character name.  Anyway, I liked his jive.  I liked it better than the judges. 

Steeler's player, Hines Ward and Kym were last.  He was Ricky Suave'.  It was a good quick step.

My stand-outs were Chelsea Kane, Chris Jericho, Kirstie, Ralph and Hines. 

Tuesday's Dancing With the Stars Update

Last night was the Premiere of Dancing With the Stars, Season 12.  The cast is not all familiar to me, though I have heard most of their names.  I had already picked my favorites before any dancing had started, and I'll let you know if I have changed my mind yet.  I do not remember the exact order of the dancers this week, but that is okay.

First up was Chelsea Kane.  My kids had to tell me who she was. Apparently she was on the Jonas Brothers show on Disney.  She is a cute girl, with lots of potential.  I did like her gentle spirit.

Next was Hines Ward.  What.a.Smile! That is the first thing you notice about him.  But, my first impression of him was, I like him in his Steelers football uniform.  He doesn't seem so ferious, you know?  I agree with Bruno, he needs to wake up his hips!  He is funny to watch in the clips though.  Not too bad, may be fun to watch.

The one Foxy was wanting to see was Wendy Williams.  He says she's the next Oprah.  Whatever.  I hope she can do better than last night.  Not too impressive.

Petra Nemcova was next.  She is cute, but she is one of the three, I really knew nothing about.  It will be fun to see her.  She doesn't seem too pretentious for a Supermodel.  But, we'll see if the diva in her comes out.

 The contestant with the most to prove was Romeo.  I remember him from his days as a Nickelodeon star with his own show, The Romeo Show.  He was suppose to be on on Season 2, but got hurt and then his father, Master P stepped in.  That was disastrous!  Anyway, they made him dance to a song called "Romeo".  How weird that had to be.  But he did a good job.  The boy can at least pick his feet up off the ground.  Tom Bergeron (the MC) told him he danced more in that two minute dance than his dad did all of season 2.  LOL  That was classic!

Sugar Ray Leonard, the former boxer, was not one I really remember.  He didn't strike me either way, as good or bad.  That says it all.

Kendra Wilkinson is not someone I would say I know anything about.  I know she was a playboy.  Did you see Hugh Heffner there?  He was!  But she just looked awkward.  Not sure what it was, but my mom and I were texting during the show and she said that Kendra reminded her of Kate Gosslin.  Ewww.


Next was my first pick.  I am so a Karate Kid fan, so of course Ralph Macchio is it!  It was also funny that they gave him and Karina (his partner) the song "Ain't That A Kick in the Head".  He did the best foxtrot I have seen from a first week, and his showmanship and talent were really good.  All I could text my mom was "WOW!".  She test back "Exactly."  


Then came Chris Jericho made me giggle when he danced.  The song he danced to made Foxy holler out.  It was Should I Stay or Should I Go by The Clash.  Okay, to answer that question, Go!

The next person was Mike Catherwood.  I have know idea who he is, but I do know this.  That was just bad.  He said it the best, there is not a dancer inside him waiting to get out.  He reminded me of Kenny Maynes.  That bad.

Kirstie Alley  was a whole better than I figured her to be.  My mom says her mouth will get her in trouble, but I'm rooting for her.  There is just something about her.


So there you have it my (and my mother's) opinions on the opening of DWTS Season 12!  I'll put something up each Tuesday about the night before's show.  Have a great day!