Top 5 Couples Battle For The Finals

Monday night’s episode of ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” featured the top 5 couples, each performing two dances and fighting for a spot in the finals.  In my opinion, we will see Mya and Dmitry,  hands down, in the finals and I predict they will go all the way.  I believe, if the fans get it right, we should see Aaron and Karina and Donny and Kym in the semi-finals as well, although it is evident the judges seriously  favor Joanna and Derek.  Kelly and Louis are consistently so adorable it would be a shame to see them eliminated.  Each of  tonight’s excellent dances showed quality, energy and original choreography, sending Mya and Dmitry to the top of the leader board with the season’s first 30 and a total judges score of 59.  Tied for last place are Aaron and Karina and Donny and Kym with a judges score of 50 each.  Stay tuned for tomorrow night’s results.

 

Team Paso vs. Team Tango

Tonight’s  ”Dancing With The Stars”  week 7 featured 7 competing couples in a dance-off.   Following individual dances, Team Paso and Team Tango took the floor consecutively.  The judges unanimously preferred Team Tango who found  their “mojo”,  and were rewarded with a score of 28 out of 30 possible points, while Team Paso received scored a 24, despite having four strong couples.  Joanna and Derek lead the pack with a total individual score of 55 out of 60, while Mark (aka Kung Foo Panda) and Anna (standing in for Professional Partner, Lacey, out with the flu) hover at the bottom with 43 points.  Tomorrow night’s show entails a double elimination.

 

Black Lace Dance Top Sure To Be A Hit

When it comes to ballroom dancing, what we wear, even in practice, makes a huge difference in the look, quality, and feel of the dance.  I loved this adorable black lace top the moment I saw it, and I knew that it would be a welcome addition to any lady’s ballroom dance wardrobe, not to mention mine.  It is just one of those special pieces that sets you apart from the crowd.  It can be worn both in the studio or a night out with friends, and is versatile enough to be worn for almost any style of dance.  Reasonably priced and available at Tango Rouge Ballroom Dancewear.

 

Black Latin Skirt and the Tango Zone

Tango is about the communication and connection between two people.  One does not have to know all the fancy steps to dance a beautiful Tango. Most women prefer well executed,simple steps rather than  poorly executed, complicated patterns.   I remember an evening some time ago and one dance in particular with a young man I had never met.  We danced some basic Tango movements, things that beginners learn when they first learn to dance. But it was one of those times when I was sure of the saying, “It’s not the steps, but the motion”, and I realized it was an absolutely memorable dance because it took me to a dreamy place, where time stands still and you never want it to end.  To this day, I can recall the way we danced, and I can recall exactly what I was wearing.  It bore an uncanny resemblance to this Black Tango Skirt, which highlighted some of my “assets”.  You can find your own dreamy tango skirt at Tango Rouge Ballroom Dancewear, and prepare for a lovely evening in the Tango Zone.

 

Gold Medal Swimmer Ejected

Gorgeous legs and abs, ambition enough to float a boat, and a true desire to excel, but the Olympic swimmer  just couldn’t pull it off.  Although she wanted to stay, it just wasn’t in the stars to escape elimination from “Dancing With The Stars” for Olympic Gold Medalist, Natalie Coughlin.  She and her professional partner, Alex Mazo, earned 22 points out of a possible 30 from the judges for their Paso Doble on Monday night, but their performance wasn’t enough to entice the viewers’ votes.  Historically, Olympic athletes do very well in the TV dancing competition, but hers is the earliest exit yet for an Olympic Gold Medalist since the show’s inception in 2005.   Next week, the nine remaining couples will dance the waltz, jitterbug and a mambo marathon.

 

Burgundy Latin Dolly Skirt

Sometimes a basic pattern is all you need to bring some spice into your ballroom or latin dancing wardrobe.  For example, a simple yet basic dolly skirt becomes a versatile and lovely latin skirt, especially when it is in a burgundy color.  Fitted through the hips with plenty of flare at the ruffled asymmetrical hemline, this skirt is sure to grab some attention from the sidelines.  It could take you from practice to an evening out with friends.  Gives your wardrobe an instant lift, and easy on the budget, too.  Find it at Tango Rouge Ballroom Dancewear.

 

Ladies Blue Suede Salsa Shoes are Hot, Hot, Hot!

Sexy and gorgeous, these hot Blue Suede shoes can take you Salsa dancing or to a party or wedding.  Heck, these fashionable heels will take you just about anywhere, and you will look fantastic.  Of course, these shoes are made for dancing with suede soles, and come in a variety of heels, from a comfy 2″ all the way to a 3″ Flare or Slim Heel.  Handmade with full Leather upper, super comfortable leather inner sole and deluxe cushioning for more comfort, enjoy the stability and the design by Natural Spin International.  Multi-function and versatility are just the logical aspects of these beauties; you will want them because they are exquisitely feminine and will make you feel fabulous.  Get yours at Tango Rouge Ballroom Dancewear today.

 

Super Comfort Men’s Black Leather Ballroom Dance Shoe

An extremely versatile men’s Ballroom Dance Shoe is this Black Leather Super Comfort shoe from Werner Kern.  It features a matte finish, stitched toe, 5 eyelets, and a 1″ standard heel.   Made with fine Italian craftsmanship and soft Italian leather, this shoe will take you from the Milonguero to the Standard or Smooth Competition Ballroom.  Your feet will be ever so grateful.  A good value, too, and they’re available now at Tango Rouge Ballroom Dancewear.

 

Mazar Eliminated While DeLay Withdraws from Week 3 “Dancing With The Stars”

Tonight was the end for Tom DeLay, as he left “Dancing With The Stars” competition due to stress fractures in both feet sustained during strenuous dancing.  Although he actually made it through the elimination despite low judges scores following a respectable samba on Monday night, his injuries prevented him from continuing in the competition.    Despite his exit, DWTS proceeded with tonight’s scheduled elimination, determined by the combined totals of the viewers votes and the judges scores.  With four couples in jeopardy, it was Debi Mazar with professional partner Maksim Chmerkovsky who were ousted tonight.  Mazar suffered from a lack a fan support due to her samba on Monday night.  And the judges wanted more from her dance, as well.  “It was like cooking,” head judge Len Goodman said. “You had all the ingredients but it lacked the flavour.”  11 couples remain out of the original 16.  Next week, who will be safe and who will have to go?

 

Fringed Latin Skirt with Matching Top Are Practice Essentials

You can say all you want about how fun ballroom dancing is, and I will agree with you all day long.  The pure and simple fact is that many hours of preparation in the form of practice is required to achieve the level of success you desire.  And of course because dance is art,  you will want to look the part.  Choose a long skirt for the smooth dances like waltz, fox trot, tango, quick step, but you will want to practice in a shorter skirt when rehearsing the rhythm dances such as Cha-Cha, Swing, Rhumba, Samba, Mambo, etc.  This divine fringed top and skirt are sure to enhance your hours of practice, and will serve as icing on the cake for your basic practice wardrobe.  It can be yours at Tango Rouge Ballroom Dancewear!