![]() ![]() They kind of have the opposite problem as DNA (ballroom act from last season, who also appear to be back this season): DNA got called out for trying to cram too much into their routines, while Pasha & Daniela maybe didn’t have enough. I tend to side with Derek on this one – their technique and chemistry really was impressive, but I think they did waste a bit too much time stretching out their moves and probably could have benefited from using a song with more potential for musicality. Ne-Yo seemed altogether unimpressed J-Lo gushed about how much she loved it and Derek fell somewhere in the middle, complimenting their technique but cautioning them about their choreography. Last week, the judges were pretty warm & fuzzy and generally in agreement about the acts they saw this was the first time we saw them split pretty noticeably with their opinions on the act. ![]() The Excuse to Get the Judges Arguing: Pasha & Daniela. That’s probably why I enjoyed this routine so much – it was contemporary-heavy, but there were enough lifts, attention to technique, and partnering to round out the routine that I wasn’t left going “Christ, here we go again with the flailing & flipping.” However, I will say that Karen y Ricardo have Charity & Andres beat in terms of chemistry – and it’s not just because the former is an actual couple Charity & Andres give me a bit of that “uber-polished & trained” competition vibe, which can come across a bit too perfect and a tad robotic at times…hope they can show us a bit more vulnerability in the coming weeks. This is about the only act I could see giving Karen y Ricardo a run for their money so far – these kids are THAT GOOD, and in the grand tradition of most of the Utah dancers, they appear to be cross-trained in contemporary, ballet, ballroom, and gymnastics, which gives them a serious edge since they can fuse together multiple styles. ![]() The OTHER Ones To Beat (Maybe): Charity & Andres. But shall we focus on last night’s acts? □ I wish I could say I was excited to see Eva Igo back, but given that I was not always impressed with her brand of contemporary flailing last season (and would have rather seen The Lab advance over her), I’m skeptical of whether or not they’re going to send her to the finals of her division again. I think we’re probably also going to see some tough competition among hip-hop teams – particularly those who do animation/robotics, as I see both Poreotics (from ABDC) and Dragon House (which includes SYTYCD alum Cyrus) on the roster. So we got to see six more acts throwing their hat in the ring last night, and I think we’re starting to see the competition really take shape: seems like it’s going to be a strong season for ballroom duos, between Karen y Ricardo, Pasha & Daniela, returning season 1 acts DNA and Luka & Jenalyn, plus the other Castro sibling – SYTYCD finalist Ruby – and her partner Jonas. Pure World of Dance, Season 2, Week 2 (Qualifiers) – Court’s Thoughts: The Good, The Bad, & the WTF? □Įxpressionz are up next…these girls I remember. We’ll revisit that in a few weeks, I’m sure. I wonder if the fact that JLo is mentoring junior teams is indicative of who’s going to win the whole thing. If we didn’t see them or if they were edited, it doesn’t bode well for them.īased on the preview, Derek is mentoring the Upper division. I don’t remember them from the earlier rounds. Scores: 87, 88, 90 (in order) for an average of 88.3 – seems too low to me. Jennifer says they’ve come up 100% since she saw it. Excellent routine!!ĭerek is pointing out everything I just did. Like it or not, everyone in the same outfit with those red gloves is very effective. Red gloves are a very good, effective touch. There are 7 dancers in each division fighting for three spots. Two divisions tonight…and they are Junior teams with Jennifer and Savion and Derek with…. We have Savion Glover for Jennifer and Julianne Hough with Derek. Eeep!!Įach judge and Jenna are mentoring. You may or may not have notices our absence last week – I was on Bourbon Street in New Orleans and my cohorts didn’t get my message to cover for me until it was too late!! Anyway, I’m back in my house with a glass of wine and I’m ready to see who makes the cut! According to Derek’s insta story, we’re going to see his sister Julianne tonight as well!! As a redhead! She’s since gone back to blonde, as I recall.ģ0 remaining acts are fighting for three spots in each division. World of Dance Season 2! WEEK 12 Live Blog!! THE CUTS!! ![]()
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