DANCING WITH THE STARS 10- APRIL 12,2010

PASSION NIGHT

The celebrities and their professional partners will exhibit their skills at either the Tango or the Rumba.

(The makings of a hot night on the old town)

The couples were dancing for double scores tonight. The first score was for technique and the second one was for performance. The combined score being carried forward awaiting the audience votes.

1. Erin Andrews & Maksim Chmerkovsky danced the Tango. Although the judges had some positive remarks they felt that the dance was inconsistent and still shows need for improvement. Scores: Technique - 18, Performance - 20 Total Score: 38/60

2. Evan Lysacek & Anna Trabunskaya with another Tango were well received by the judges. They felt that the details were "spot-on" , the artistry and technique was good. In general it was a great performance.

Scores: Technique - 26 Performance - 26 Total Score: 52/60

3. Niecy Nash & Louie Van Amstel danced a dedication Rumba. Tonight's performance was dedicated to Niecy's deceased brother. This made for an emotional performance which was recognized by the judges.

Scores: Technique - 18 Performance - 18 Total Score: 36/60

4. Aiden Turner & Edyta Sliwinska danced a Rumba. Aiden was complimented on his improvement but they were critical of his "flow" and his lack of musicality. Scores: Technique - 15 Performance - 18 Total Score: 33/60

5. Nicole Scherzinger & Derek Hough held the audience with their Rumba. The judges felt that Nicole exhibited some nervousness tonight but that there was good balance between technique and performance; which was demonstrated by their scores. Scores: Technique - 25 Performance - 25 Total Score: 50/60

6. Jake Pavelka & Chelsie Hightower danced the Tango, but not without an oops. Judges said that he really attacked the dance and that his attitude is great. Bruno however, felt that the dance was in general messy.

Scores: Technique - 19 Performance 19 Total Score: 38/60

7. Kate Gosselin & Tony Dovolani gave the Tango a good try. Kate just doesn't seem to be a dancer. Perhaps her personal situation is being reflected in her performance. Despite that, the judges felt that she is demonstrating improvement. Len complimented her by saying that it was her best dance so far in this competition.

Scores: Technique - 14 Performance - 18 Total Score: 32/60 This puts her in the bottom of the leader board.
8. Chad Ochocinco & Cheryl Burke turned up the heat with their Rumba. Chad was complimented on his improvement and his great hip action and his posture. This was felt to be his best performance to date.

Scores: Technique - 21 Performance - 23 Total Score: 44/60.

9. Pamela Anderson & Damian Whitewood were watched with great anticipation as they danced the Rumba. The judges complimented Pamela on the sophistication of the performance and said "you are good" as well as "this is the best you've ever done". Scores: Technique - 23 Performance - 24 Total Score: 47/60

Who gets your votes. Unless you vote, your favorite (or better yet, the best) may not make it to the end.

Tune in tomorrow night ( Tuesday, April 13th for the elimination episode)

TUESDAY, APRIL 13,2010

THE RESULTS

Len Goodman started the evening with his critique of Monday nights performances. He said how much he enjoyed the double score show down. Thought it was "great". He then gave a brief overview of each couples performance. To select the encore performance for the evening, he explained that the Rumba was the choice for the dance and that the couple would be Pamela Anderson and Damian Whitewood.

The guest performer for the evening was Sade. She sang twice with dancers performing during her performance.

Aiden Turner was eliminated.

NOW, What do you think of that?

Believe it or not- Kate survived another night.
Do you vote for the best dancer or the celebrity that is most popular with you?
Remember, this IS a dance competition!