‘Dancing’ finale remains too close to call
This week brought a group paso doble and a freestyle performed individually. And nothing could have benefited Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke quite as much as a group paso doble. While all three couples performed well, Gilles has a brand of confidence and assurance — he’s the only actor, remember, in a dance that’s all about projecting theatrical intensity — that was particularly conspicuous when he danced next to Shawn Johnson, who’s always battling a little bit of teenager shyness, and Melissa Rycroft, who’s always battling the desire to be a ballerina or a cheerful cheerleader. Ultimately, Shawn and Mark Ballas received two 9s and a 10 (from Bruno), Melissa and Tony Dovolani received two 10s and a 9 (from Len), and Gilles and Cheryl received predictable straight 10s.
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