The Dancing Poetry Corner – Shuffling The Dancing Deck

Many seasons ago I had the idea to switch partners. I thought maybe it would be cool to see the celebrities take a turn on the ballroom floor with different pros. I’m not sure this concept was what I had in mind, an entire show worth of switching. But, it has turned out as sort of an exhibition. Yes, the pairs are judged. But, the votes actually go to the original pair. Last night’s show was a wonderful evening of dancing! There was no elimination.

The entire concept seems like a shuffling of a deck of cards. The crisp sound of those cards shuffling resonated in the Ballroom. The cards were stacked. Who would find their Ace in the Hole! Their Queen of Diamonds! Their King of Hearts! Their Queen of Hearts! Their Tens Card! Their Jack of All Trades! Was a romance in the cards?

The opening number actually resembled a deck of cards. They were pink doors, but my imagination drew me to that feeling of a deck of cards. Shuffling ensued as the new pairs were trying to find each other. It was cleverly choreographed leading to the introduction of the Judges. Lo and behold, there was the one, the only Maksim Chmerkovskiy in all his regal glory on the stage! Welcome back Maks for your encore judging performance! The Ace Card was in the Ballroom House!

Tom Bergeron returned to the Ballroom with a heavy heart. Our condolences for the Bergeron Family for the death of Ray Bergeron, Tom’s beloved Dad. Tom paid tribute to his Dad at the end of the show by saying his Dad loved the show. And perhaps somewhere his Dad would still be watching the show. I think so Tom. God be with you.

Please join me for:

Shuffling The Dancing Deck

The Perfect Tens Card
Alexa and Derek – Tango
Pompeii
With Troupe Assist

Pinpoint, precise placements, sharp as a tack
Stimulating, high-kicking, a revolution
Intersecting with The Troupe was immaculate

The King of Hearts Card
Hayes and Allison – Viennese Waltz
Like I’m Gonna Lose You

Elegant, exquisite, ideal Prince Charming
Sweet, stylized, sparkling, magnificent steps
With charm, grace, dazzling moves

The Romance Card?
Alek and Emma – Rumba
Let It Go

Ultra-romantic, steamy, sensual, sturdy, great lines
Stellar connection, lovely movements
Passion galore, with a sweet and special essence

The King of Diamonds Card
Andy and Sharna – Argentine Tango
Can’t Feel My Face

Depth and breadth of emotion, with power, precision
A dazzling, twirling neck lift, steamy as erupting volcano
Nailed musicality and footwork, amazing performance value

Ace In The Hole Card
Carlos and Lindsay – Quickstep
Bossa Nova Baby

Stepping out showcase, turbo charged
With the speed of a billion lightning bolts
Glued together magnificently, doesn’t get any better

Jack of All Trades Card
Nick and Witney – Paso Doble
Don’t Look Down

Fierce, with power and strength, explosive
Dynamic, daring, incredible dancer
Like an Avenging Hell’s Angel who stayed in the zone

Queen of Spades Card
Paula and Mark – Jive
Shake
With Troupe Assist

Comedic flair of a Milk Delivery Man
Steps of fun, hippy shaking, naughty crazy silver fox
Mark was the Milk, Paula was the cookies

Queen of Diamonds Card
Tamar and Louis – Samba
End of Time
With Troupe Assist

As if a precision drill team, fun, flirty
An amazing performer, owns the dance floor
Full of steps and movements across floor, with panache

Queen of Sunshine Card
Bindi and Val – Cha Cha Cha
Hold My Hand

Sun-sational, Sun-kissed, Sun-tacular, Sun-beaming
Captivating, generating smiles in the Ballroom
Foot placement and precision immaculate, lifting spirits

Shuffling The Dancing Deck, the crisp shuffling sound resonated
We were treated to an exhibition, to what each new pair created

Next week Famous Dances will be the theme of a brand new night
The Guest Judge Olivia Newton-John will be an honor and a delight!

Written By Lois A Troutman, October 13, 2015