Tonight’s Dancing With the Stars is a double scoring evening with one score for performance and one score for technique. Each of the couples will dance either the Tango or the Rumba. The judges are looking for passion and intensity. The judges will be looking for certain dance moves from each of the celebrities who dance the Tango including the Viennese Crosses, the Outside Swivel and the Contra Check.   When dancing the Rumba the judges are looking for the following dance moves – Opening Out, Sliding Doors and the Spiral into Rope Spin.  It looks like it’s going to be a rough evening for the performers.

Erin Andrews with Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Dance: Tango

Judges Comments: Leno said most of the dance was good but too many steps on the toes. Bruno said they did a good job. Carrie Ann said the performance suffered because of Erin’s focus on the technique.

Scores:
Technical: 18/30
Performance: 21/30
Total Score: 39/60

Evan Lysacek with Anna Trebunskaya
Dance: Tango

Judges Comments: Bruno said, strong, powerful with a hint of arrogance. Carrie Ann said the technique was amazing. Perfect blend of artistry and technique. Len said they did a great job.

Scores:
Techical: 26/30
Performance: 26/30
Total: 52/60

Niecy Nash with Louis Van Amstel

Dance:  Rumba

Judges Comments:   Len said the opening act showed beautiful arms and musicality.  There were no highlights going on and it was a bit boring.  Bruno felt it needed more color.   Carrie Ann felt the emotional connection but it didn’t read well in the dance.

Scores:
Techical:  18/30
Performance:  18/30
Total:   36/60

Aiden Turner with Edyta Sliwinska
Dance: Rumba

Judges Comments: Cara said the technique was done wrong. Len said there was no flow to the dancing and it was worse than last week. Bruno said the movements were robotic. The judges were very harsh on Aiden. Ouch.

Scores:
Technical: 15/30
Performance: 18/30
Total: 33/60

Nicole Scherzinger with Derek Hough
Dance: Rumba

Judges Comments: Bruno said there were a few stumbles and there needed to be more sex. Carrie Ann said that Nicole’s nerves showed. Len said the balance was there between the technique and the performance.

Scores:
Technical: 25/30
Performance: 25/30
Total: 50/60

Jake Pavelka with Chelsie Hightower
Dance: Tango

Judges Comments: Len said you attacked the dance. Overall the attitude was great and well done. Bruno said the energy was there but it was very messy. Carrie Ann said your biggest problem is the way you hold her. You are not connected emotionally and physically.

Scores:
Technique: 19/30
Performance: 19/30
Total: 38/30

Kate Gosselin with Tony Dovolani

Dance: Tango

Judges Comments: Bruno said that Kate had a mini break-through this evening.   It was a step in the right direction but the technique was still not good. Carrie Ann said she was proud of her and her determination. Len said it was Kate’s best dance so far.

Scores:
Technique: 14/30
Performance: 18/30
Total: 32/60

Chad Ochocinco with Cheryl Burke
Dance: Rumba

Judges Comments: Carrie Ann said this was Chad’s best dance. His posture improved. Len agreed with Carrie Ann. Bruno said those hips were alive and that Chad sustained the lines.

Scores:
Technique: 21/30
Performance: 23/30
Total: 44/60

Pamela Anderson with Damian Whitewood
Dance: Rumba

Judges Comments: Len said that they did a great job. Bruno said Pam was refined and technically the best dance she’s ever done. Carrie Ann said Pamela was sophisticated and they did a great job.

Score:
Technique: /30
Performance: /30