The show on Wednesday evening, July 7th was outstanding. I have now watched it 3 times and have to fight myself from going back to watch the recording,  I am addicted.

Melissa and Ade were exciting in the disco and lovely in their waltz.  She is amazingly beautiful and sexy.  She is gorgeous just walking across the stage.

Kupono and Kayla blew me away with that Mia Michaels masterpiece.  I felt the judges didn’t swoon over Mia as they usually would.  Possibly a smack down to deal with what appears to be her growing ego. But, damn, if you can do it, it ain’t braggin’. And…Mia Michaels choreography, no let’s say storytelling is like watching “a life experience”.  I am not a huge Kupono fan, but I must say he is winning me over.  His acting skills sold the number.  Thier WSS dance by Dowling was criticized by the judges. Sure, it didn’t have the deep contractions and power it needed.  But where to put the blame.  I am in agreement on the fact that the intensity of the music requires choreography that fits the feel of WSS. Once again, Dowling misses the boat on explaining that to the dancers.  She told them a story about 2 kids meeting on the roof and dancing.  I thought they misunderstood the piece. Kayla’s costume also gave a “light-hearted” look to the dance.

Russian Folk Dancing?? What the Folk? Please!! The last time SYTYCD did this, it was 2 men doing a exciting cossack dance, not a little light folk dance.  And btw, I think some of those quick jump turns Jeanine did were incredible.  Jeanine in the Jive was Wow!! Phillip stepped up in that piece.  I mean let’s face it…he is not a trained dancer.  What a cutey!

Speaking of cuties…Randi & Evan. What a darling couple!  Being a huge Nappytab fan, they can do know wrong.  I loved “Halo”, another story to be told.  Randi was hot in the samba even though the energy level wasn’t as high as it could have been.  But, I really thought they were in trouble…big time.  I have loved Evan from the beginning, but he needs to “bring it”!!  It seems like he just doesn’t have the confidence to push to the next level.

Brandon and Janette, what can I say but, PERFECTION! They hit it out of the ballpark, homerun, blast-off. Nuff said!