The Dancing Poetry Corner – The Hometown Glory Map – Part One

The Hometown Glory Map – Part One

What a refreshing two-night extravaganza we had on Dancing With the Stars! It was certainly a grueling two nights to learn two brand new dances. But, the theme of The Hometown Glory resonated in our hearts.

Thinking of my hometown, McAlisterville, PA. I have actually lived here three times, coming and going. My first time of course from birth until I got married. I lived with my parents until I got married. I moved away to other locations but my late husband and I moved back to town for a few years. We moved away again to another location. He died there and I moved in with my sister in another location. We decided four years ago to move back to our hometown, so here we are, I imagine to live out our lives here. When I think about it, it seems like a whirlwind, moving eight times and now I am home again.

The celebrities got their turn first to go back to their hometowns. It was so heartwarming to see more about them growing up and their reasons for choosing the songs they did for their dances. I loved The Hometown Glory Week and I hope it is repeated sometime. It was similar to The Most Memorable Year. Both themes take us inside the lives of the celebrities and allow us to get to know them better.

This show didn’t have an opening, so let me take you into the descriptions of the dances on:

The Hometown Glory Map – Part One:

Pinpoint Location – Atlanta, Georgia
Kim and Tony – Quickstep
Queen Bee
With Troupe Assist

Flowing, floating across the floor, fast feet
Supercharged, super-exciting, scratching the surface
Most unexpected comeback since Lazarus

Pinpoint Location – Severn, Maryland
Tamar and Val – Cha Cha Cha
We Are Family
With Troupe Assist

A Dreamgirls, dreamy chorus line, in element
Fabulous flair, full of expression, happy feet
Luminous, luscious, a showstopper

Pinpoint Location – Hidalgo, Mexico
Victor and Karina – Jive
La Bamba

Colorful fun, festive flavor, with enthusiasm
Hippy, happy, smiles galore
Jumping bean feet, a Spunky Sombrero

Pinpoint Location – Savannah, Georgia
Paula and Louis – Runba
Midnight Train to Georgia

Sophisticated, elegant, ravishing Rumba
Lovely lines, dramatic, shows true self
Lovely journey on the Polar Express

Pinpoint Location – Tampa, Florida
Nick and Sharna – Jive
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

Jovial, jubilant, joyful Jive
A sharp, quick, bouncy Backstreet Boy
With confidence, an alert approach to performance

Pinpoint Location – Mooresville, North Carolina
Hayes and Emma – Foxtrot
This is How We Roll

Super smooth steps and lines
On the racecourse of a fabulous Foxtrot
Interpretive quality, as Tom Cruise in Risky Business

Pinpoint Location – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Gary and Anna – Foxtrot
Wouldn’t It Be Nice

Flirtatious, footwork in step, fun, happy
On the edge, didn’t misstep, sweet
Ending energy of a twelve year old boy

Pinpoint Location – Chicago, Illinois
Keo and Chaka – Foxtrot
Chicago

A romance of dinner, dining, wine and dancing
Kicky, kool fun with stretched lines
Cruising along Lake Michigan with warmth of a smile

Pinpoint Location – Colombia, Missouri
Carlos and Witney – Foxtrot
Home

Floating on air, filmy, diaphanous
Debonair, dashing, delicate, eloquent
Latin Lover setting mood of classic movie romance

Pinpoint Location – Buderim, Australia
Bindi and Derek – Tango
You Shook Me All Night Long

Rockin’, rollin’, fierce, highly emotional
High stepping, high octane, bubbly
Turning into Mad Max, The Rock Star

Pinpoint Location – Chester, New York
Andy and Allison – Jive
Only The Good Dye Young

Joyous, Jumpin’ Jack Flash Jive
Getting a kick on in the Ballroom
With energy and attack, full of fun

Pinpoint Location – Ocala, Florida
Alexa and Mark – Salsa
Que Es Lo Que Quiere Esa

Dynamite ball of Salsa energy and fire
Mean, wild, wonderful, sexy, strong
No denying a feisty connection

Pinpoint Location – Sacramento, California
Alex and Lindsay – Jazz
Don’t Stop Believin’

Fantastic lifts, superior, sharp movements
Full of jazzy, snazzy razz-ma-tazz
Alex looked like an equal with Lindsay

An elimination ended the night, a dancing couple had to go
Taking gracious bows on center stage were Chaka and Keo

Locations on the map explored, each celebrity told a story
It was a grand night in the Ballroom, The Hometown Glory!

Written By Lois A Troutman, September 24, 2015

Please stay tuned for The Hometown Glory Map – Part Two