Willow Shields Teases On Her Costume For Tonight On Dancing With The Stars And More

Willow Shields has written a new blog at Access Hollywood. She writes of want a “crazy week” it’s been. She celebrated last week’s dance with her family and then it was back to work on the Paso Doble with Mark, but, not without some complications with an injury. More below. More are the link too including a new drawing of her costume for tonight. It’s awesome.

I went out to a great dinner with my family to celebrate, but the next morning, it was time to get back to work. Next dance, the Pasodoble. Mark started out by giving me a short lesson on the history of the dance and it’s Spanish roots. He also explained how the woman’s skirt can represent a matador’s cape. Because of my age I’m sure our dance may be a little different than some other couples, but we’re really focusing on the intensity and passion.

I was feeling pretty good about our progress about half way through the week and then during a practice of a dip, I fell onto Mark’s knee knocking the wind out me. I kind of hit in an awkward way with my back slightly twisted. I have to admit, I’ve never had the air knocked out of me and it was a little scary. It took me awhile to catch my breath and also realized my ribs really hurt too. But really I was most upset at the thought of anything stopping me from competing. I’ve never really talked about the idea of wanting to win this competition, I’ve been having so much fun, but while trying to catch my breath I worried that this could keep me from winning. Maybe it took getting injured to make me realize how much I really wanted that darn mirrorball!

Well the doctor checked me out and let me know that I would have some bruising and be really sore for at least two days. Good thing is that he said I could continue practicing unless any of the pain worsened. But there’s not a lot of time and losing even a half of a day would put me behind schedule. But there’s nothing I can do. I went to a chiropractor that afternoon and besides trying to relieve my sore back he discovered I had a rib out of place and popped it back into position. Instantly, I felt better and my breathing even became easier. I think this chiropractor may be my new bestie!