Dancing with the Stars: Week 6

“Each handicap is like a hurdle in a steeplechase, and when you ride up to it, if you throw your heart over, the horse will go along, too..” – Lawrence Bixby, owner of the Spade Ranch (Nebraska)

It has been proven by many with disabilities that you can achieve something when your heart and mind is set. Marlee Matlin deserved her standing ovation upon the announcement that she was the one being eliminated. If there was anyone who showed the tenacity, inspiration, and determination to master the art of ballroom dancing, it was her. Her struggles with the mambo made her look uncomfortable and in a situation where she forced herself to go with the music. In a Latin dance such as this;timing is crucial. And not even the power of a visit from The Fonz himself (Henry Winkler so needs to be on the show as a contestant!) could save her from taking a final bow. And to Fabian Sanchez-please come back next season. We liked you-you were silly!

Kristi/Mark: FINALLY!!!!!!!! I’ll let the video speak for itself… 30/30.

Jason/Edyta: It wasn’t a good week for the big guy. After attending a freestyle dance class to show independence during a routine; the football player performed a much flamboyant and more exposed cha-cha-cha. His timing was off a bit and the content needed more of the dance in it. 24/30.

Mario/Karina: Dude,when calling your kid brother who is probably no more than 5 to get inspiration, dedicate a song and a routine more suited for his viewing than a sultry and erotic rumba to “Let’s Get it On”. Not only will you NOT wind up in the bottom two; but maybe Carrie-Ann will not notice the lift that docked you. 28/30.

Cristian/Cheryl: “Frederico Astaire” performed an unexpected treat that was a definite 180 in terms of winding up in the bottom two. Even Len wagered showing his bum in a supermarket if they wound up there after that amazing foxtrot. Hey Cheryl, if you happen to read this, I loved the dress they fitted you with in wardrobe. One of my Barbies had a similar dress back in the day. 27/30.

Shannon/Derek: “The rumba is a deceptively difficult dance,” says professional partner. So a trip to the beach is in order to maintain hip control with a hula hoop; get romantic dance inspiration by sunset; and get to see said professional partner shirtless. The story was told in a romantic and high chemical interplay-sparking more rumors of a romance between these two. One tiny problem..where was the hip action??? 24/30.

Marissa/Tony: The Winokur Wave is alive and well as The Little Broadway Diva Who Could kept chugging along in what was an elegant waltz. Tony enrolled her in an aerial class to overcome dizziness (wha?) and maintain her spinning. It worked to their favor-the light and frothy routine got Carrie-Ann on the wave as well as their first 9. “I GOT A 9!!!” will now be part of the venacular replacing the ever sheepish “I got a rock” 26/30.