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So Bre and Kevin were sent home and we are now left with 9 couples, 18 hopefuls.  Yea, take that grade 4 math teacher!!

Now that it’s down to nine couples I think the dancers are reminded that this is a real competition!  We also got to see how the partners really feel about each other…and sadly it all seems like they’re getting along swimmingly.  In fact a few couples seem to like each other a bit too much. 

I guess we’ll have to wait for a few more couples to get sent home or for some partners to get bitten by the jealousy bug before people really start dishing some dirt.  Can’t wait!  I know, I’m evil!

 Couple: Allie Bertram and Danny Arbour

Style: MamboAllie and Danny took to the stage in sizzling red hot costumes.  The couple was instantly transformed into this sizzling duo that moved effortlessly through lifts, bends, turns and some sultry steps.  Allie has been a cutie throughout the entire competition, but tonight she was transformed into a vixen.  Judge Tré Armstrong recognized this too as she labelled Allie a "beautiful chameleon".   

Couple: Lisa and Vincent

Style: Hip-Hop

Last week these two killed their contemporary routine.  This week the two were assigned a hip-hop meets theatre style performance.  I had no hesitations that the two would kill the choreography, but when we were informed that they would have to mirror the styles of Raggedy Anne and Andy, I had my doubts.  In the end, it was amazing from start to finish.  Were these two not such bad a$$ dancers, the costume element would have probably come across as lame.  Luckily for them, they’re total pro’s! 

Lisa and Vincent had to switch between quirky and grimy, while staying in character and in the end, there wasn’t anything “ragged” about it! 

These two are too good to be true, there must be something a little grimier going on.  What about when it comes to how they feel about each other?

Nada, clean!

Lisa loved “Vincent's strong work ethic, and said the worst thing about him is that there's nothing bad about him”.  Wait till he steps on your foot!

Vincent appreciated how “focused Lisa is when learning choreography, but hates how he looks transparent next to her”.   

Style: Theatre

Can someone say showmance?  (Showmance: That’s a romance on a reality TV show)  The chemistry between these two is insane!  I love it!  You can almost feel the sparks through your TV set.  In the words of Paris “That’s Hot!”

These two were also a little more open about their feelings…although they didn’t really have to say much.  However, Nico did say that he looks like a construction worked next to Arassay.  All I can say is that I’d welcome the construction in the downtown core if construction workers looked like Nico.

The performance was amazing!  It wasn’t the quirky theatrical that we have been shown at this point in the season, but intense and romantic.  How fitting?

Blake crowned Arassay and Nico as the King and Queen of the show.  These two have a chemistry between them that the next strongest couple (Vincent and Alyssa) don’t have.  I can’t wait to see these two couples will duke it out! 

Couple: Natalli and Francis

Style: Paso Doble

Natalli and Francis are the first “re-pairing” as both their partners were sent home last week.  This was a blessing in disguise as these two were able to shine this week…as opposed to last week.  Guess they were carrying dead weight. 

Natalli, the little vixen, pulled out some mad technique tonight and all of a sudden looked like a professional dancer!  She was no longer the girl with choreography issues and with Francis, was able to prove that there was some SYTYCDC magic here.  Hopefully this blossoms more in the coming weeks. 

Couple: Izaak and Kaitlyn

Style: Dancehall

Just in case you weren’t aware, in order to really dance the “dancehall”, you have to be prepared for some serious grinding!

Again, in rehearsal, the young couples immaturity showed.  The two were clearly uncomfortable grinding and being in such close, physical contact.  They were able to fake it once they hit the stage although the judges saw through the bravado and saw the bashfulness.  Izaak keeps falling short, especially for Blake and Tré.     

On a side note, did wardrobe not meet with the choreographers or was this a casting call for Grease III? 

Style: Viennese Waltz

No matter how many times Miles drops Lara, she never gets mad.  At least not yet.  That may change if Miles drops her during performance though.  Just a guess. 

However, I feel that the two would be able to kiss and make up, despite any misstep. This week the duo was taken from disco to Viennese waltz….yikes.  These two need to get in touch with their romantic sides (again), which shouldn’t be too much of a struggle. 

Say what up to the passionate ones!! 

These two may not end up winning the title of Canada’s best dancer, but the will they, won’t they tension will probably keep them on the show for a few more weeks. 

Couple: Jesse and Caroline

Style: Hip Hop

Caroline was working it like Janet tonight!  I suggest we wipe last weeks performance off the charts and let this be their official start to the show because the two performances were worlds apart.  We were able to see these two as compelling, entertaining and in-step.  They haven’t done anything to solidify their future on the show, but they have at least given viewers a reason to vote! 

Couple: Joey and Tamina

Style: Contemporary

*Gulp* I think these two may be on thin ice.  Why?

The two were supposed to perform a dance about lovers, separated.  One in jail, one free on the outside.  Well, that was the most upbeat jailhouse montage I’ve ever seen.  The whole thing looked more like two kids at a slumber party than dancers moving through a contemporary dance playing on a dark storyline.

I agree with Blake, despite the boo’s he earned.  It just didn’t work. 

That’s two rough weeks in a row.

Then again, shouldn’t some of that blame be laid on the choreographer?

Couple: Romina and Dario

Style: Jazz Pop

Girls’ don’t sweat.  They glow.  That’s a total bold faced lie, but guys, don’t call a girl sweaty, especially on national television (even if she is)!  That’s how Dario feels about his partner Romina.  Hmmmm….

This isn’t the only learning you can take away from this couple.  Apparently, dancers have an unspoken language “boom-cah” – please excuse my pronunciation. 

Does Dario have any relation to Carlton Banks?!?!?

She’s always dancing for her life while Dario falls behind the choreography. 

Add to your playlist:

Touch It – Busta Rhymes

Crocodile Rock – Elton John

Disturbia – Rihanna

At Last – Etta James

Somebody to Love – Queen