Last week, each couple performed two routines, some soared, and some bored. Maurice ran out of steam and Brooke remained at the top of the leader board. This week, each star must show their showmanship, technique, energy, and flair in two new routines to prove they are worthy of the finals. And Julianne is back, hallelujah. LIVE!!! This is the Semi-Finals of Dancing with the Stars!!!!!
Round #1
First up for the night was host and model Brooke Burke and her partner Derek Hough with the Jive. Last week, Brooke finished out on top yet again, but now she needs to put a little more wow in her dances so she can make it to the finals. It definitely wasn't her best dance and the judge's agreed, and there was a lift.
Brooke & Derek
Dance: Jive
Song: "House is Rockin" by Brian Setzer Orchestra
Score: [Carrie Ann 7/ Len 7/ Bruno 7] = 21

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Second up to dance for the night was Hannah Montana star Cody Linley and his appendix-less partner Julianne Hough with the Paso Doble. Last week Cody came in last place for the second week in a row, this week he wants to prove he's a good dancer worthy of the finals. Their Paso was almost like the bride of Hitler meets Saving Private Ryan, there were some explosions, but it got a 10 for determination.
Cody & Julianne
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: "Le Disko" by Shiny Toy Guns
Score: [Carrie Ann 8/ Len 7/ Bruno 7] = 22

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Third up to dance with the first Mambo of the night was Super bowl champ Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson. Last week, Warren got a ten, and this week Warren's practicing his dances while working in Philadelphia doing "Inside the NFL", but can he prove he's worthy of the finals? The judges thought his Mambo was okay, but he needs to up his game if he wants to be in the finals.
Warren & Kym
Dance: Mambo
Song: "Abril en Portugal" by Perez Prado
Score: [Carrie Ann 8/ Len 8/ Bruno 8] = 24

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Last up in round one was *N Sync star Lance Bass and his partner Lacey Schwimmer with the Mambo. All season, Lance has been trying to prove he's a good dance, now he needs to prove that he's the one to win it all. Their Mambo was hot, spicy, and practically perfect in Carrie Ann's eyes.
Lance & Lacey
Dance: Mambo
Song: "Straight to Number One" by Touch and Go
Score: [Carrie Ann 10/ Len 9/ Bruno 9] = 28
Len's Masterclass
Len's goal was to isolate each couple's problems and help them perfect their dances. Len helped Lance straighten out his pigeon toes, he helped Cody loosen up his hips, he helped Brooke nail her leg action, and he helped Warren un-flatten his feet. If each star can work out their little problems, then this will be a semi-final to remember.
The Salsa Round

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First up in round two was Brooke & Derek returning with their Salsa. Brooke's Salsa was hot, steamy, and the largest gap between scores in a single round. The judges thought it was a true champion's Salsa that should be in the finals.
Brooke & Derek
Dance: Salsa
Song: "Barbarabatiri" by Titio Puente
Score: [Carrie Ann 9/ Len 10/ Bruno 9] = 28
Total: 21 + 28 = 49

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Second up in the second round was Cody Linley and Julianne Hough with the second Salsa of the night. Their Salsa was the more youthful and energetic out of the two danced but it still lacked the most. The judges thought it was a lot of fun, but to Carrie Ann it lacked some musicality.
Cody & Julianne
Dance: Salsa
Song: "Juventud de Presente" by Tito Puente
Score: [Carrie Ann 8/ Len 8/ Bruno 8] = 24
Total: 22 + 24 = 46
The Jitterbug Round

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First up for the night dancing the Jitterbug was Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson. Their Jitterbug was slightly slower that what it is probably supposed to be but all around pretty good. The judges thought it was truly entertaining, but it was still flat footed.
Warren & Kym
Dance: Jitterbug
Song: "That Old Black Magic" by Sammy Davis Jr.
Score: [Carrie Ann 9/ Len 8/ Bruno 8] = 25
Total: 24 + 25 = 49

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Last up dancing for the night was Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer with the Jitterbug. In round one Lance did an amazing Mambo, but did he disappoint in his Jitterbug, HECK NO! Their Jitterbug had all the joy of Gene Kelly and Ann Miller in On The Town and he threw a shoe.
Lance & Lacey
Dance: Jitterbug
Song: "Jim Dandy" by Black Oak Arkansas
Score: [Carrie Ann 10/ Len 9/ Bruno 10] = 29
Total: 28 + 29 = 57

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And that's the semi-finals. Tune in for the result show to see Julianne Hough, Aretha Franklin, John Legend, Leona Lewis, the ballroom kids, and don't forget to vote for who you want to see in the finals.
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