Performance:  Aside from the horrible costumes and the horrible music, I think Julianne did the best she could with what she was given.  Cody pulled off the mean and angry pretty well.  Not really my cup of tea, but that wasn’t their fault as much as the costumes and horrible music.

Judges:  Bruno said it was different and the lines were non-existent and timing poor.  Carrie Ann said it was a ten for determination and she still sees tension.  Len said it wasn’t good, that it was stiff and wooden and lacked dance quality.  Apparently the judges are cranky tonight.

Judges scores:  8 + 7 + 7 = 22

My score:  7

Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson

Dance:  Mambo
Wardrobe:  Not bad
Music:  Okayish

Performance:  Entertaining it was, but there was no energy and it felt like they were slogging through the mud.  And I saw some mistakes in this dance as well.  What is up with everyone this week?

Judges:  Carrie Ann thought it needed more content and it was a little lackluster.  Len said he comes out and shows great personality.  Bruno said he has a supersize sense of fun that he gets away with murder.

Judges scores:  8 + 8 + 8 = 24

My score:  8

Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer

Dance:  Mambo
Wardrobe:  Loved the colors, love the dress.  Great outfits.
Music:  Cool music

Performance:  Awesome.  The best dance of the night so far.  And this dance makes me think Lance will go to the finals and Cody will go home.  Still another dance to come, but they did a fabulous job.  The choreography was amazing, the performance was spot on and it was just a joy to watch.

Judges:  Len said it was the best dance so far.  Bruno said this was semifinal material - full of content with quirky little details.  Carrie Ann said it was a showstopper, dynamic and full of color.  Judges were happy finally!

Judges scores:  10 + 9 + 9 = 28

My score:  10

It’s DanceMaster night!  Len gives the stars their master class.  I love this part! Lance’s problem is that he’s pigeon-toed.  And Len tells him to turn his thigh out.  Fixed!  Cody needs better hip action.  Roll the hip back!  Lose the red dot!  Brooke needs work on her leg action.  Get them straighter!  Warren needs work on his feet.  Keep the feet locked and point the toes.

Before we get to the Salsas and the Jitterbugs, we get to see each dance performed by the experts.  (And I don’t mean the pros.)  This should be good!  First up, the World Salsa Champions.  

Brooke Burke and Derek Hough

Dance:  Salsa
Wardrobe:  Awesome
Music:  Great

Performance:  Loved this performance.  Loved the choreography.  Loved the whole thing.  So there.

Judges:  Bruno said welcome back into the competition. Carrie Ann said a champion rises above it and comes right back.  Len said work to her strengths - crisp, clear, great technique.

Judges scores:  9 + 10 + 9 = 28

My score:  10

Cody Linley and Julianne Hough

Dance:  Salsa
Wardrobe:  Cute
Music:  Good music for this dance thank goodness

Performance:  I thought this was a high energy, fun performance with cute choreography.  The lifts were a little scary, though, but they got through them.  Not as good as Brooke and Derek, but a nice performance.

Judges:  Carrie Ann said it was a lot of fun but his musicality was a little lacking.  Len thought he had good musicality and got his hips working.  Bruno said he danced like a cheeky devil.

Judges scores:  8 + 8 + 8 = 24

My score:  9

The Jitterbug performed by former National Swing Champions.  That was hawt.

Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson

Dance:  Jitterbug
Wardrobe:  Kym’s dress was really quite interesting.
Music:  Good song.  Not a bad performance.  Horrible for this dance, though.

Performance:  Did that feel like the Jitterbug to you?  Because it sure didn’t feel like the Jitterbug to me. Fun dance, though.

Judges:  Len said he is a joyful person to watch and he sells it.  Bruno said his feet were all over the place.  Carrie Ann loved it.

Judges scores:  9 + 8 + 8 = 25

My score:  8

Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer