DWTS17 Corbin Bleu And Karina Smirnoff Write On Their New Dance Tonight
Dancing With The Stars Corbin Bleu writes that he is dancing this week’s dance to his sisters!!!
I have a very close, tight-knit family, and 2011 was a big year of change for us. So the theme for my dance this week is “The Memorable Year” – and it will be a dance that evokes a lot about my family.
In 2011, I ended up moving out, my sister went off to school, and then my other sister was diagnosed with scoliosis. It was just a big year of transition for all of us, and because there were so many obstacles getting in the way, it kind of brought us closer. So I’m dedicating my dance this week to my three sisters: Hunter, Phoenix and Jag. It’s going to be really sweet, and it’s to a beautiful song. This dance is extremely close to me, and it’s very different from what we did last week.
More at People.com including his thoughts on last week’s dance and how he’s been pushing himself that much further this week after what the judges advised.
Karina has written a new blog at People.com as well. Below is a take about how she is excited and nervous! Below is why and I can understand why she is feeling a little pressured…
I’m excited, but I’m a little nervous because it’s a bit intimidating. It’s a necessity for me to choreograph a dance that will have the feeling of inspiration and wanting to pursue your dreams, but when you dedicate it to family it puts extra pressure on the dancers so I’m a little nervous about this one.
Last week we really wanted people to see that we are not taking anything for granted and that we are not taking the easy way out. We are working hard and we are trying to get better every single time. So getting three 9’s was great, but would we have loved to have one 10? Absolutely! Who would ever say, ‘No I don’t want a 10, don’t give it to me?’ But we were excited and happy about how the dance went.
I do agree with Julianne. Corbin’s hips could have been in just a little more, but I mean, for the level of quality and technique that he produced Monday night I couldn’t have asked him to do a better job.
He went for it and he has a booty. That’s not a bad problem to have. He’s got a great booty and it’s a little extra work for him to tuck it under.
But in terms of hip-hop, I guess I understand Carrie Ann, because that’s what she’s looking for. I personally didn’t see it in this dance, but this is something he’s going to have to work through all season. He is known for dancing hip-hop and people are going to be looking for that.
Can’t wait to see their dance tonight! I’m sure Karina has choreographed something wonderful 🙂
I really thought preseason that these two would be my favorites. But somehow they have fallen off my LOVE radar this season. Sorry Jimmbboe 🙂
I just love Karina, but, I have to admit I’m on the fence about Corbin at this time. We’ll see.
The other pros seem to say a lot of nice things about him, Tristan has, Emma has. I sort of got disillusioned one week with him but last week I grew more appreciation for him. His blogs can be weird if you consider the main audience of dwts, but I have to remind myself he’s a 24 year old guy. Some of what he says would make for sense in a men’s fitness mag. And I don’t see Karina as desperate for a win rather I think she’s extremely committed to getting the best out of him. It must be exciting as a pro to get to really go for it when they have a capable partner. I love seeing her so happy and excited. I think she’s always so quick to express gratitude…
I think Karina has sort of figured out how hard to push Corbin and what he’s capable of. She seemed much more relaxed last week with their Paso.
If I was a person who had never heard of Corbin before this show I still wouldn’t know who he really is 5 weeks later. The problem with Disney kids is that they’re always “on”. They’re taught to act enthusiastic, energetic and perfect both on camera and while doing any media. The worst thing they could do is be themselves. They’re like indoctrinated little chipmunks or something. It’s really annoying.
Having an emotional, heartfelt performance tonight will help out Corbin quite a bit. He’s got to show us who he really is under that
Disney gloss.
And Karina should run for President. I love her that much!