Storytime

S11E05

Audrina and Tony: Audrina had the best quickstep of the night last week, but this week, they have the waltz. Their storyline features a Marine coming back from the dead to dance with her one last time? I guess? I mean, that seems like kind of a downer. I guess the "coming back from the dead" thing can be seen as romantic, but I don't get why they have to include the military angle. That just makes it feel tacky to me. So their dance starts and Audrina is sitting at a table, wearing a nightgown, hugging a military hat. And then Tony comes out of the fog wearing a Marine uniform, and they dance. So at least they got the dream part across. The problem is that Audrina isn't that good of an actress, and she looks sort of blank and generically sad the whole time. And there's no passion. Her dancing is really beautiful, so she's got that going for her, but I thought maybe there would be, I don't know, some chemistry between them.

Bruno thought it was compelling and touching. Really? The idea was, maybe, but the execution was lacking. Carrie Ann thought it was beautifully acted. I apparently have a heart of stone. Len thought they danced with their hearts. Maybe it played differently in the room. Backstage, Audrina says something nonsensical about the troops and their families. Can't everyone see that they're just pandering here? It's gross. Scores: Carrie Ann 8, Len 9, and Bruno 9 for a total of 26. Also, Tony really did wax his legs.

Bristol and Mark: They have the foxtrot this week and, in rehearsals, Bristol has a hard time not getting the giggles. So their story is that Mark is homeless and Bristol walks by him? And then they rip off their clothes and they're wearing a tuxedo and gown? What the ham and eggs is going on here? Anyway, their dance is pretty good. Not great. Bristol still doesn't have the commitment to her moves that she needs. She occupies this middle ground where she's not terrible, but she's not great either. She's mediocre. And I still don't understand what that story was about. The choreography looks ridiculously easy, too.

Carrie Ann thought her movements were beautiful, but her story didn't come through because she lacked facial expression. Mark explains that the story was about helping someone who is down on his luck. Oh...kay? Len knows that he told them last week to take a chance, and they did, and he didn't like it. Sorry about that. Bruno thought the execution of the dance was good, but she needs to work on expressing emotion in the dance. Scores: Carrie Ann 6, Len 6, and Bruno 7 for a total of 19. I still can't believe that the judges think she is better than Margaret. I don't even think she's technically better, and I know she's not a better performer. Maybe Mark is just better at choreographing around his partner.