Competition: Week 2

Russell and Noelle-Hip Hop

I feel hot and cold with this one. I didn't really agree with anything the judges said. I love love love Russell. I think he looked great being in his own element. He handled the choreography great and is such a hard hitter. I loved his whole performance. Noelle, oh boy. Can you say white girl hip hop? I thought she looked awkward and terrible. Not to mention her weird distorted aerial/cartwheel craziness. I think she should go. I just don't think she can handle this competition. I didn't like her costume and thought it was unflattering. Agreed. Russell just looked fabulous. I think I should marry him or something :)

Jakob and Ashleigh-Viennese Waltz

Once again, Ashleigh has to start out talking about the dance by saying she's married ugh. She is lucky she is partnered with Jakob. The technique was very good in this dance. Carriage, turns, jumps, lifts all very on in this routine. Very elegant and graceful. Flawless.

Bianca and Victor-Broadway

Nothing too exciting in this routine, but it was pretty entertaining. Bianca managed to not look super awkward. I don't think either dancers performed it very well. (Their faces and actual acting part of it) Tyce certainly showcased Victor's strong points. Great jumps and turns. Besides that there wasn't too much in it. I agree with the judges and I wrote my review before I heard what the judges had to say. I guess I DO know dance. ;-)

Nathan and Mollee-Bollywood

I have to start out by saying that I am a fan of this style of dance. I think that they performed this routine very well. Good hand movements and they hit it hard. It looked pretty clean throughout the dance. I didn't think their faces portrayed what the choreographer said the theme was. But I loved the routine. They're obviously a favorite couple for the judges. I seriously thought exactly what Nigel said that the choreographer did a great job of bringing in western influence into the routine. I also really like Bollywood each time it's showcased on the series, but I thought the choreography of tonight's routine was so intricate. It amazed me.

Phillip and Channing-Samba

I was a little nervous about these dancers doing a samba. I don't know much about ballroom dance but here goes. My first hesitation and thoughts were right. The first lift had a weird hesitation. Phillip smiles too much but Channing has like a blank stare on her face, she's concentrating too hard. Okay all of their lifts were awkward timing. The dancing was pretty good though. Judges were pretty harsh. They may be in the bottom three, but I believe they're safe. It's too bad this routine didn't look better. Channing looked really impressive, but the partnering was just off.

Kevin and Karen-Hip Hop

I feel like Karen could hit harder. But I still found myself watching her more than Kevin. I love Tabitha and Napoleon's choreography of course. Their musicality was great in this routine. They choreographed to her strengths, lots of hip action. Kevin did good. It looked like they were having fun and it was very entertaining. I wouldn't even criticize Karen at all with this. She amazes me week after week.

Legacy and Kathryn-Contemporary

I fell like Kathryn just goes from motion to motion, she doesn't flow very good. I loved this choreography. I always love Stacey's choreography though. I didn't think this routine would look good with this partnership dancing it, but they did so good. Such a beautiful routine. I loved the part when Legacy was wrapped around her body. The lifts were amazing and there was good chemistry between them. For those of you who know me this won't come as much of a shock, but this routine made me cry. Not like one tear but like...tears streaming down my face. I have to swallow my pride here and admit that I was talking crap about both of these dancers until the first note of the music played. I can't remember ever being so moved by a dance. I'm sure it has a lot to do with life circumstances determining the way the choreography speaks to me, but I am so affected by this dance. The choreography and the dancers. I felt like both Kathryn and Legacy danced at their absolute best tonight.

Peter and Pauline-Jazz

The more I watch Wade Robson's choreography, the more similarities I see in the movement. But each routine is so different. Very fun. I thought they were very clean and synchronized. I thought that they danced very well together. I loved the backdrop and the routine as a whole. The performances were good and I thought that they got into their characters.

Ryan and Ellenore-Argentine Tango

Once again, not a huge fan of ballroom, but their technique looked good. Very cool lift at the beginning. I feel like the lifts could've been even better with how strong Ryan is. (meaning choreography) They are both such good dancers. I actually liked this routine. (for a ballroom :-)

Bottom Four thoughts:
Noelle-not surprised
Her solo was actually pretty good.
Phillip-good decision based on performance tonight
Solo was okay, poor choice of music for me.
Victor-hope he doesn't go
He is so talented. Love his tricks.
Bianca-she's not very good so not a big deal
As much as I don't like her, she is a very good tapper and had a good solo.

I think Noelle will go, but don't care either way. Bianca I think is too much of a favorite to leave this early. I really hope Victor stays. I think he is so good. We'll see! I hate commercial breaks

Elimination thoughts:
Wow, I'm proved wrong. Bianca was a little too cocky in my opinion. But I'm surprised she's gone. I agree that Noelle really gave it her all in her solo.
Phew, glad Victor is staying. It's a little awkward that Nigel didn't really give a reason or any comments regarding their solos. I guess it goes without saying that Victor is a lot better dancer.
I'm very excited to see Victor and Channing get partnered up next week!!! Me too!