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RealityFreakWill:
‘Today was the first we really started working on the Viennese Waltz’



Hey there troops.

I got home about 9:30 tonight. We had another really long day. I left the apartment at 7 this morning and we danced all day, but we had two different interviews we had to do. One was about an hour's drive away and the other was about 30 minutes away.

That took up some time, but Chelsie and I got a lot of practice in today.

Today was the first we really started working on the Viennese Waltz and it's coming pretty good. We started it this morning and actually shot our wides by this afternoon. Now, granted, it wasn't the smoothest wides we ever shot, but we got 'em shot.

Our practice time on the CBS stage was from 8 until 9.

It was hard to get a good practice in at the end of a long 12-hour day and, I think, we were both just kind of cooked. I know I for sure was. You're trying to remember so much and you've been doing it all day so it's like your brain just turns to mush.

But what he have had happen a lot in the past is that when we have a day like today – after we get a good night's sleep – we come back in the morning and it's a lot better, so I'm sure that's what'll happen tomorrow.

Chelsie and I have another long day of practice planned for tomorrow and we have to do camera blocking, wardrobe and all that stuff too, so I'm headed to bed and going to try and get a good night's sleep because I have a lot of work ahead of me.

Hope everyone's doing well. I did read where some people said they were running out of sizes of the new t-shirt, so I'll look into that and, until then, I'll talk to you guys tomorrow.

http://www.pbrnow.com/blog/index.cfm/2009/5/10/Today-was-the-first-we-really-started-working-on-the-Viennese-Waltz#more

RealityFreakWill:
Ty's daily blog post:

‘We know the army will be there behind us’



Today Chelsie and I got up and went to practice from 9 until 10:45 and then we went to do camera blocking over at CBS. That went decent, but not great. It wasn't our best camera blocking so when we got done with that we went back to the studio to work on both of the dances.

We got 'em to where they're pretty good.

We're going with some tougher choreography this week because Chelsie felt like being in the semi-finals we needed to step it up, so that's what we're trying to do.

I think everyone on the show is really starting to get rundown and tired, but Chelsie and I feel like we're ready for tomorrow.

Right now I'm heading over to the Roxy on Sunset Boulevard, where Jewel is performing a free concert for her fans here tonight. It's a fan appreciation concert and starts off the launch of her new independent "Lullaby" album that she released last Tuesday.

It ought to be fun because these are types of concerts she performs solo with an acoustic guitar, and it really brings out the essence of what she's good at.

Anyway, tomorrow is the big day!

We're ready, we'll build to it and we know the army will be there behind us the whole way.

http://www.pbrnow.com/blog/index.cfm/2009/5/10/We-know-the-army-will-be-there-behind-us#more

tory:
ty will for alll the up dates i love the lil and regis thing how cute r they???

RealityFreakWill:
Dancing Score Results

BALLROOM ROUND:

Melissa/Tony   Quickstep              9        10       9          28

Gilles/Cheryl       Waltz                 10       10      10         30   

Shawn/Mark   Argentine Tango      10       10       10        30

Ty/Chelsie     Viennese Waltz         8         9        8         25

LATIN ROUND:

Melissa/Tony       Cha Cha             9         9        9         27

Gilles/Cheryl         Salsa                10       10       10       30

Shawn/Mark          Jive                  9         8        9        26

Ty/Chelsie           Samba                8         7        8       23

COMBINED SCORES:

Melissa/Tony     55

Gilles/Cheryl      60

Shawn/Mark      56
             
Ty/Chelsie        48   

RealityFreakWill:
Dancing with the Stars Episode Recap: Monday, May 11, 2009

The final four duke it out with two dances in the semifinals for a coveted spot in next week's finals. Did everyone bring their A-game? Find out below.

We're almost there, guys. Semifinals. Or as I like to call it, practice for Gilles, Shawn and Melissa. Sorry, Ty, I love you and all, but this gravy train needs to end. Just come back for DanceCenter, or you know, as co-host. Speaking of, Sam, what sacred Greek urn did you break to create that very unsupportive dress?

To fill up the unnecessary two hours, each couple will reflect on their best ballroom and Latin dances. Le sigh. They believe the foxtrot during Week 3 was Melissa's breakthrough because of her framework, and of course, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention the samba. OK, let's get a move on, especially if you're not going to mention your wardrobe malfunction.

Gilles and Cheryl love their foxtrtot from last week. Cheryl notices his lack of rises and falls on the playback. You mean like a bride's nightie? They also like their Week 5 Paso Doble, aka Shirtless Gilles. Oh Cheryl, you lie! We did see Gilles shirtless again before the finale. Now they think it's all about performing. And being shirtless, of course.

Shawn thinks the quickstep last week was a turning point because her bubbliness shone through. She and Mark are adamant they the rule-breaking was worth it. But no more rule-breaking from now on. Aw, c'mon, don't be scurred. Make it a double! They pick their Paso Doble from last week as their Latin breakthrough because Shawn defied expectations with her aggressiveness.

Ty considers their Week 2 quickstep to be the game-changer because it showed how rock-solid his posture was. (Note to all future Dancing hopefuls: The foxtrot and/or the quickstep will turn the tables your way.) Week 4's Lindy Hop is their Latin dance of choice since Ty "blasted in" with a ton of confidence. His hop was fun, but I would've chosen his salsa from two weeks ago to be the choice breakthrough. I consider that more surprising than what they did with their lift-heavy hop.

BALLROOM
Melissa Rycroft & Tony Dovolani: Quickstep
Melissa's worried about her feet and heel-leads, or lack thereof. Her feet definitely look better to my untrained eye, but I feel like she's watching it and it's throwing off her hold. The choreography is whimsical and the dance itself is very pretty, but I'm not that impressed. There's something missing. I feel like I'm watching a Week 4 dance or something from her. Plus, I can't get Shawn's jaunty quickstep out of my head — especially since they just played it (devious ploy?) — and this doesn't compare to that. Len loves the musicality and the improvement in the feet. Bruno didn't find it as exhilarating as it could've been. Carrie Ann agrees and wants it connected to her soul. But it is connected to her sole, right?
Score: 28

Gilles Marini & Cheryl Burke: Waltz
No more floor-rolling. Save it for your wifey, Gilles. In honor of the booted bionic booty, Gilles is going to shake his, but not before he can master the classy and sophisticated moves for the waltz. Enter Jonathan Roberts. He says something about stretching and pictures. It's a metaphor. He begins the dance in a chair, which automatically has me worried. I hate props. Anyhow, this waltz is totally dreamy and not just because of Gilles and Cheryl's cloud nine-like attire. It's light, floaty and just kind of perfect. I feel like I'm watching a Disney movie, and not just because this is ABC. Bruno screams something and all I hear is "irresistibly romantic." Carrie Ann calls it breathtaking. Len gives it a sitting-down standing ovation. And Gilles is reduced to tears. Oh, the French! So emotional.
Score: 30

Shawn Johnson & Mark Ballas: Argentine Tango
 It's the night of the chairs, apparently. But hopefully it's knocked down and out for good now. Shawn's got her angry, Renee Zellweger face on again. Maybe she's pissed Mark used all of her eyeliner? I'm glad Shawn's gotten the Paso and the Argentine Tango the past two weeks as they've called for her to match the dances' emotional ranges that are beyond her years. This has got flair and is technically proficient, but I'm still not sure all the aggression and passion is there. Take more acting classes, girl. Carrie Ann thinks she delivered and says precision is her middle name. Len is impressed by her maturity and calls it her best performance. Bruno calls her Catherine Zeta-Shawn and starts belting "Cell Block Tango." They gift them their first perfect 30. I betcha you would've done the same. Wink.
Score: 30

Ty Murray & Chelsie Hightower: Viennese Waltz
Ty wants to give Chelsie some payback for that rumba, so he brings her mechanical bullriding. And then it's back to samba-ing. It's supposed to be a party, but it's more like a pain in the ass, Ty says. But he's using the Viennese Waltz first to justify his stay over a "more skilled dancer." You can clearly see him giving it his all in this. His movements are a tad crisper and his arms are more extended. Unfortunately, he stumbles on a few turns, most notably at the end when he nearly drops Chelsie and skids to catch up to the steps. My heart is already breaking. Len admires his effort and finds the dance fabulous despite the missteps. Bruno says something about chasing flies and engages in a war of foreign words with Len. Carrie Ann's deducting for the wobbles, and now everyone's fighting.
Score: 25

LATIN
Melissa Rycroft & Tony Dovolani: Cha-cha
More filler: It's the Dancing: True Hollywood Story. Melissa doesn't want you to mess with Texas, especially not with her Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders' trainer. Yeesh. Then she dresses up as a disco ball for this cha-cha. With her eyes obscured by that hat, she kind of looks like Fran Drescher. Do we want The Nanny to win Dancing with the Stars? Technically, the pair looks fine, but like their quickstep, something's MIA. As my favorite boss, Michael Scott, would say: "You took a life here today... the life of a party." Seriously, where's the spark and spunk from the samba? The cha-cha's just as fun and flirty. Bruno likes his cha-cha full-thrust and full-on (just the cha-cha?), but didn't find that she sustained it throughout the whole dance. Carrie Ann notices the different in sizes in her steps. Bruno hoped to like it more and thinks it was lackluster in some places.
Score: 27

Gilles Marini & Cheryl Burke: Salsa
Viva la France! In Cannes! Don't let the film festival fool you, there's a tough part of town, and that's where Gilles is from. How adorable was his baby pic? Not as great as those shirtless model pics. He's living the American dream now and just wants to win the biggest trophy the States have to offer. Well, it certainly is the shiniest. Gilles is keeping his word and shaking his bionic booty here. Is that thing battery-operated? Because I don't even think Kim shook it like that. Bootyliciousness aside, the dance is pretty awesome. The choreography's funky and it has enough zestiness to invigorate Melissa's two dances and then some. I smell another 30 coming his way. Carrie Ann does some crazy bamboo-shrieking, twirling shiznit. Is she wearing a maternity dress? Len wishes he had an 11 paddle. Bruno says Lil' Kim is hanging in Gilles' pants. Not like that.
Score: 30 (perfect 60, y'all!)

Shawn Johnson & Mark Ballas: Jive
Time to head out to Iowa! (I've been there and got some weird bug bite that lasted for six months... so, go at your own risk. No offense, Iowans. I did have a nice time there.) Shawn's been a daredevil basically since birth. Her baby pic may rival Giles' in cuteness. Her jive dress too, even. I'm a sucker for polka dots and pink on black, and what does her dress have? All three! The dance is, well... bouncy's the first word that comes to mind. It feels like she's bouncing around more often than dancing, and she seems slightly off-pace from Mark. Her Argentine tango was definitely better. Len loves the fast pace, but thinks there was too much slapstick. Bruno loves it when she goes wild, but sold it completely. Carrie Ann thinks she lost some steam toward the end and went through mud. Can you jump on a table whilst going through mud?
Score: 26

Ty Murray & Chelsie Hightower: Samba
Baby Ty in baby chaps on a horse trumps baby Gilles and baby Shawn. Can he get some sort of honorary Mirrorball trophy for that? And Ty's showing off his killer arms again... his own bionic booty. I'll give him points just for that. Poor Ty. Well, at least this is better than his rumba. He seems more comfortable with the steps, if hesitant, and is actually shaking something. Bruno says he lost his footing, but appreciates the effort. Carrie Ann votes him MVP of Season 8. Len echoes the sentiment and compliments Chelsie on her work.
Score: 23

What did you think? Were you bored to death by the first useless 30 minutes? Did Gilles deserve both of his 30s? Did Shawn deserve her first 30? Did Melissa dress as the Mirrorball trophy to foreshadow a win? Can Ty stage another upset? Who was the cutest tyke? Who do you think will get the boot Tuesday?

http://www.tvguide.com/Episode-Recaps/dancing-stars/Dancing-Stars-Episode-1005987.aspx

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