Tonight was the first night all the stars had to learn two dances for individual performance. One was Ballroom and the other Latin.

The ballroom competition was first and Laila and Maks were first up with the Quick Step.
During rehearsal Laila said she didn’t feel good about being the only female left in the competition and Maks said he really thinks Laila can win the whole thing.
They danced to 'Part Time Love' (note: I am not familiar with all the music so will only mention those songs I knew)
Carrie Ann said Laila knocked her out
Bruno said Laila rose to the challenge and opened the door to Quick Step Heaven. After her performance it will be hard for the others to match her.
Len said the heats on they turned up the gas. Good Quick Step
The judges scores: Carrie Ann - 10; Len – 9; Bruno – 10 Total – 29/30

Next up were John and Edyta doing the Foxtrot
During rehearsal John said his goal is to stay out of the bottom two. Edyta said the Rumba is a very sexy dance and Joan is old enough to be her father (their Latin dance will be the Rumba)
The danced to “That’s Life”
Carrie Ann said their characters matched. Best dance he has done so far and he is hanging with the big boys.
Len said he can relate to what John is going through because they are close in age and that he could never take on what John is doing. It was a great performance but heavy in places
Bruno said it was obvious John had been to dance rehab. It was elegant and he sold it
The judges scores: Carrie Ann – 8; Len – 7; Bruno – 8 Total – 23/30

Apolo and Julianne also did the Foxtrot to “Steppin’ Out”
Carrie Ann said the Foxtrot is a very sophisticated dance and wasn’t sure at their age they could pull it off but they were very sophisticated. She liked it and the footwork was good. It was a very musical, solid and sophisticated performance.
Len said Apolo is a good dancer but he doesn’t want good from him he wants great. He did not think they were sophisticated in their dance
Bruno said it was very sophisticated and elegant and he couldn’t see any bad moves in it. As Carrie Ann said, it was very musical.
The judges scores: Carrie Ann – 9; Len – 8; Bruno – 9 Total – 26/30

During their rehearsal Ian and Cheryl invited Billy Ray to come in, in response to Carrie Ann’s comment last week. Ian said he didn’t teach them anything technical but they had fun.
Ian and Cheryl danced the Tango to “Hero” and it was the first time I noticed any passion.
Carrie Ann said she appreciated the dance. It have fever and was enjoyable to watch. She said his ‘mouthwash’ move showed that he could have fun and still deliver the drama
Len said it had fire, passion and drama. He loved the routine and there was only a small blunder but they did a great job.
Bruno said it was the revenge of Ian. It was his best to date and had passion, drama and fire.
The judges scores: Carrie Ann – 9; Len – 9; Bruno – 9 Total – 27/30

Billy Ray and Karina danced the waltz and Billy chose to showcase Karina even though he knew the judges wouldn’t like it. He said he just wants to be himself and have a good time. They danced to “Play Me”
Carrie Ann said even though he has charisma the dance had no content
Len said he always expects fun and enjoys Billy Ray but the only recognizable step in the dance was one that belonged in the Rumba.
Bruno said to call that waltz unconventional would be an understatement. He had the woman doing all the work and it was not good enough.
The judges scores: Carrie Ann – 5; Len – 6; Bruno – 6 Total 17/30

Joey and Kym danced the Foxtrot to “The Way You Make Me Feel” (it took awhile to recognize this the way it was being sung)
After a standing ovation the judges comments:
Carrie Ann said that someone is finally pulling out the stops. She loved him and he is upping his game.
Len said he had attitude and he believed his confidence but there was too much razzle dazzle for him.
Bruno loved the razzle dazzle and between arguing with Len said he was great and he surprised and amazed the audience.
The judges scores: Carrie Ann – 10; Len – 9; Bruno – 10 Total 29/30

The Latin round began with Maks and Laila dancing the Samba – it was awesome
Carrie Ann said Laila finally gave everything. It was great, sophisticated and elegant. Fantastic!
Len said he hoped her Dad was watching because he’d be very proud. It was the best dance so far. Brilliant!
Bruno said it was the pleasure principle. He loved it
The judges scores: Carrie Ann – 10; Len – 10; Bruno – 10 Total 30/30 First of the year. Total for both dances 59/60

John and Edyta tackled the Rumba dancing to “Under Pressure”
Carrie Ann said there wasn’t enough passion. He is the best of all the older gentleman who have appeared on the show. The others relied on charisma but John does the moves.
Len said there was bad footwork but did very well and it was his best since he started
Bruno said the footwork was much improved. He expected rubbish bit it was a very very good performance.
The judges scores: Carrie Ann – 7; Len – 8; Bruno – 7 Total – 22/30 Total for both 45/60

Apolo and Julianne did the Mambo to “Help me feel the beat”
Carrie Ann said they came back and did well but it was a little off this time
Len said it was very good and he liked it. He danced good but can’t call it great.
Bruno completely disagreed. He said though he has never danced before he dances like a dancer. The choreography was very difficult. People forget that Apolo hasn’t danced before.
The judges scores: Carrie Ann – 9; Len – 9; Bruno – 9 Total 27/30 Total for both 54/60

“Living in America” was the music for Billy Ray and Karina’s Samba.
Carrie Ann said when she watches she thinks he will be terrible but he gets the steps and has determination and she appreciates it.
Len said it was much better than the waltz and he sold it, had fun and was well done
Bruno said he bullies his way through the dance and they enjoy it. It’s amazing, insane but entertaining.
The judges scores: Carrie Ann – 7; Len – 7; Bruno – 7 Total 21/30 Total for both 38/60

Joey and Kym jived to “slippin and a slidin”
Carrie Ann said she was surprised he was so flexible. Best dance so far and very energetic
Len said he loved the freedom and they were total ‘insync’
Bruno – smashing showcase of talent
The judges scores: Carrie Ann – 10; Len – 10; Bruno – 10 Total – 30/30 Total for both 59/60

Thanks for the recap chairo!!! I really hope John and Edyta get to stay tonight.