The Dancing Poetry Corner – The Five-Star Fantabulous Famous Dances Revue

Our apologies to Lois! Below is her Poetry Corner from last week. Her Poetry Corner for this week is coming up shortly….

After watching the opening of Famous Dances Theme week, who wouldn’t want to dance with somebody! To the tune of I Want To Dance With Somebody, the opening was full of dynamite propulsion! To the genius choreography of Mandy Moore, the brilliant pros took over the Ballroom in grand style!

The magnificent opening was a potpourri of dance styles, a true show-stopper! Resembling a Broadway show, a Variety Show Revue, replete with Radio City Rockettes high kicks, top-hats and tails! Stimulating our dancing appetites, it packed a pleasing punch!

To sum the spectacular opening up – A Porpourri of Dance Styles – Executed By Astounding Pros = The Perfect Blend!

Making an encore subbing appearance for Erin Andrews was former Dancing With the Stars contestant Leah Remini. The highlight of the evening was having Olivia Newton-John as Guest Judge. Very appropriate for Famous Dances theme. And the two Sandys, Olivia and Julianne, met and shared the judges table. Julianne will be appearing in live Grease on FOX next January 31! How cool was that!

I must note the awesome, fabulous, can-do-anything Troupe, pros who were voted off, and extra back-up dancers! They were on grand display in every dance, opening and pairs numbers. They had much to learn and did it with grand aplomb! I applaud them for all they do for the show! They are apt ambassadors for this grand Ballroom show! I raise the Mirror Ball to them, too, because they are part of the glue that makes this show sparkle and shine!

Also, deserving of the highest praise are the crews that change sets in the blink of a commercial eye! This show is well-oiled in every way! Including Ray Chew, his dance band and vocalists who ably lend their talents!

Famous Dances Theme Week quickly became a favorite of mine. The theme could be used in all of the upcoming seasons for sure! Another favorite theme of mine is Halloween next week and Team Dances. Next week will be scary-good!

Please join me for:

The Five-Star Fantabulous Famous Dances Revue!

Channeling Elvis Presley
Alek and Lindsay – Jive
Jailhouse Rock from Jailhouse Rock
Peter Dobson assist

Taking on the Elvis Presley persona, courageous undertaking
An eye-catching two-tiered black and white jailhouse set
A swingy, tricky, hanging-out ball of fun

Channeling Brittany Spears
Alexa and Mark – Cha Cha Cha
I’m A Slave for You by Brittany Spears
A Yellow Snake assist

A cage of magic, donning a yellow snake necklace
Snake-type arm movements, owned it with the snake
Sexy, brave, tantalizing, beautiful

Channeling Gene Kelly
Andy and Allison – Jazz
Good Morning from Singing in the Rain
A visit to Patricia Kelly’s house with her advice

Colossal content, many flourishes, steps, movements
Yellow jackets props, spectacular showcase stairs choreography
Sofa step ending, ease, grace, reinvent tap routine

Channeling Jennifer Grey
Bindi and Derek – Rumba
I’ve Had The Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing
Jennifer Grey assist

Precise movements of dance, legs of fire
Perfectly nuanced and interpreted, enchanting
With iconic full in the air special lift

Channeling Magic Mike
Carlos and Witney – Rumba
Pony from Magic Mike

Fantastic rap and floor movements, incredible chair dancing
Shirt-ripping extravaganza, with elegance, grace, owned it
Hotter than blazes, marvelous characterization

Channeling Sandy and Danny, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
Hayes and Emma – Jazz
You’re the One That I Want from Grease

Full of tricks and treats, star-quality depiction
With charisma, a dynamic dance, owned the characters
Delightful role play as Sandy and Danny

Channeling John Travolta
Nick and Sharna – Samba
You Should Be Dancing from Saturday Night Fever

All-out, fantistically fun, true reinvention, seamless samba
Taken to a whole other disco fever pitch level
A rocking Saturday Night Fever Dance Party

Channeling Madonna
Paula and Louis – Jazz
Vogue by Madonna

Highly theatrical, lavish costumes, sassy, sumptuous
Gliding about, entertaining with a fun new character
Resembling a cotillion – the men adoring the ladies

Channeling Janet Jackson
Tamar and Val – Jazz
Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson

Precision like a perfectly starched shirt, military shtick
Incredibly intricate, benchmark for everyone
Tamar – leader of the pack, star of the show

Wasn’t Famous Dances Theme Week simply a barrel of fun to watch! I love these new theme weeks the producers pull out of their “magic dancing hats”! Who knows what their brainstorming sessions will come up with for future shows!

The night ended with Louis and Paula’s swan song. They cooked up their own brand of dancing fun!

See ya next week as Halloween Theme Week will rule!

Written By Lois A Troutman, October 21, 2015