DWTS 18 Carrie Ann Inaba Blog, More Interviews, Derek And Julianne Hough Tour Promo
Carrie Ann Inaba has written a new blog for Dancing With The Stars Week One at Parade.com. She write of all the changes and the dances. Below is a take for how she felt about Amy and Derek, Candace and Mark, and Sharna and Charlie. Check out the mention on Julianne Hough too.
Okay, now let’s get into the performances. There’s one I have to start off right away with and that is the performance by Amy Purdy and Derek Hough. I do not understand how she is able to move the way she did. I apologize for my shock last night, but I was actually shaking for about five minutes after her performance as well. To witness her dancing without knowing her unique situation was pleasure enough–she is a bright light and she is really effervescent when she performs. There is a special joy that comes out of her pores as she performs. But, then to know of her special abilities and to watch her dance, it’s really spectacular and mind-boggling. She did something I did not know was possible and she has opened my mind even more and I appreciate that. I think she opened all our minds and expanded the possibilities we all see for ourselves. I’m looking forward to next week’s performance for sure.
I thought the biggest surprise after Amy was Candace Cameron-Bure. She danced as if she had trained with my generation of dancers. Back in my day of dancing the women were quite strong and powerful in their legs and sensual in movement. She had that earthy quality to her movement, which is not easily learned. I was impressed. Mark Ballas provided some great choreography as well. I thought the movements were truly beautiful and flowed with power and grace and emotion.
Next, we must discuss Charlie White and Sharna Burgess. WOW! Okay, he’s a beautiful performer, so soft and tender while being strong. I am enjoying the almost reversal of roles with this partnership. She is the fire and he is the water, the Yin and Yang. After he danced, Julianne Hough who was sitting to my right and I looked at each other and both our mouths were agape in awe; it was funny.
More at Parade.com.
And speaking of Julianne….in case you haven’t heard yet, she and Derek announced that they will be touring this summer. You can read all about it at Pure Derek Hough including how you can obtain tickets which went on sale today. Also, check out this new promo for it….
MOVE LIVE on TOUR starring Julianne & Derek Hough! from MOVE Live On Tour on Vimeo.
Lastly, below are some more interviews with Extra from press line last night….
I’ve been waiting on a tour like this from the Hough siblings “for what seems like, ever”
This sounds like its going to be fantastic, love that their not only performing in different cities but it sounds like they will be making surprise stops in different locations in those cities too.
We know they are incredible together.
Did you guys notice?
In the article, Carrie Ann compares Danica to Sherri Shepard, and says that the latter was one of her favorites. Hmm…
Another strange point: HOW COULD SHE NOT KNOW THAT ARTEM WOULD BE IN THE TROUPE?!?!?!?! That just kinda blew my mind. I mean, welcome to the internet!
@Aviva I noticed. She said that she said Danica’s enthusiasm matches Sherri Sheperd, yet no mention of her prior dance experience since she said now that the first dance is over, I expect them to get quite serious about the competition and she expects to see a lot of growth for Danica.
I won’t be surprised to see them remain quiet about her previous dance experience and instead we will see her all at once break out and wow us with her growth. I have never had a problem with ringers, but feel it’s not fair to both Charlie and Meryl who are definitely labeled ringers and it puts an added pressure on the both of them to do well imo.
Of course since she didn’t know that her ex-boyfriend was going to be part of the troupe and she said they are on good terms maybe she doesn’t have a clue.
Great news about Derek and Julieanne’s Tour. Loved the video!!!
I’m so excited! I got an Ultimate VIP ticket for the July 1st show of the Move Live tour in Greensburg PA!!! I’ve been dying to see Derek in person for many years and this is the closest he’s been to me since I started following him! My mother was nice enough to buy me a ticket 😀
I agree with Gail. I think in a few weeks, all of a sudden Danica will WOW us with a breakthrough in the ballroom. Of course if she doesn’t tone down the excited puppy dog routine, she’s not gonna click with the viewers. Candace is FAR more likable I think.
Congratulations, KellyK! I’m sure you’ll have a fabulous time.
While I suppose there are some who think Danica’s giddy schoolgirl antics were endearing, I believe many more will be impressed and engaged by Candace’s mature, womanly excitement (that’s an old-fashioned term, but I think it suits Candace). Anyway, I was impressed both by her dancing and her demeanor. She was happy to be there, pleased with her dance and amazed by the scores, but she had herself under control.
If Mark embraces this opportunity, he’ll be able to stretch his creativity by finding new and interesting ways to blend the requirements of the dance styles with Candace’s desire to maintain a degree of modesty suitable for her religious convictions.
Yea, on Et (I think) tonight and other entertainment news tonight, all about pushing how MUCH dance Meryl and Charlie have had….NOTHING about Danika and her vast experience. I’m beginning to think she was deliberately sloppy,( looked at it again without sound! Shes even more annoying than SS was) to cover her experience to try to keep up the story arc of the show trying to get Val or Maks a win. LOVED Charlie and I hope Derek and Amy can beat the odds.
Speaking of Derek–love this tour! Surprised by the number of cities. I like to see he and Juli. dance together but I HOPE he brings a couple of HOT girls along on this tour and at least does a rumba or something romantic with someone else. My Mom, cousin and I are kinda ballroom geeks and just LOVE it when Derek gets “into character” soo hot. But I don’t want to see those dances with his sister! Does anyone think that will happen or will he only dance with Julianne ? I looked at the pkgs and small description given of what tour would be but couldn’t tell from that really. Also hope Derek does some tap.
Derek is one busy guy! All of his projects in the works and now squeezing in a tour with Julianne as well. Wonderful!
I love Julianne, and what a treat that she will be dancing with Derek.
Wow – finally had a chance to watch the promo – love it! They look so good together – excited for MOVE!
I just got my daughter tickets to the Chicago show for her birthday (and hey, I get to go, too!). Good seats, too. I may upgrade to the VIP package, but honestly she blushed so deeply red when I told her that she was going to see Derek live that I don’t even know if she could handle meeting him, haha.
Hope to see some of the PureDWTS faithful there! 🙂
Awesome awesome Fig!!
Kelly K, congrats too!! I’ve been dying to see him too for the longest time!!
I’m in Denver and got my tickets yesterday. Third row… Whooowhoo! Can’t wait to see Derek and Julianne at the Paramount Theater.