After the commercial break, Melissa and Mark take on the waltz. She is struggling a bit, so he brings in her mom, the beautiful and legendary Shirley Ballas to help. Melissa just hopes she can remember half of what she taught her!

It looks like practicing with Shirley paid off because that was such a beautiful and moving dance.  They just floated out there, it was almost like watching a dream.

Bruno hates it, basically pulling the entire thing apart.

Carrie Ann agrees, saying she can tell she was struggling.

Len says there were some technical problems but overall he liked it.

Scores: 7-7-6=20 out of 30.

Tom points out Marks new haircut saying that there are sites out there where people can bid on the hair he sported last week.

The next couple to dance is Mark and Lacey with the jitterbug. She hopes to make Mark shine this week so she takes him to a jitterbug club to practice and get some inspiration.

The dance really does make Mark stand out with all the tricks he pulls out. He just looks like he is having a ball out there.  Coupled with good technique, this was truly the best jitterbug in the shows history
so far.

Carrie Ann squeals over how much she loved it despite a stumble.

Len loves it as well.

Bruno agrees, saying that it was great despite the stumble.

Scores: 9-9-8=26 out of 30.

Aaron and Karina have the waltz this week. They are determined to get out of the bottom two. He brings her roses this week, which is sweet. He wants to prove he can still do well under pressure.

Their dance is beautiful, despite Aaron still being a bit stiff. If he just relaxes a bit more, he will be perfect. Everything else in the dance is almost flawless.

Len proclaims it his best dance.

Bruno mentions some lost footing, but says it was good.

Carrie Ann gives them an A for effort.

Scores: 8-9-8=25 out of 30.

Michael and Anna go on his radio show this week to talk to the fans and thank them for their support. They are doing the waltz this week. He is a bit stressed about the double elimination, but he tries to do
the best he can.

The dance is very classy and elegant. He also needs to work on the stiffness and relaxing a bit. It is all there, he just needs to calm down and realize that yes, he can dance!

Bruno says it was not as good as they wanted.

Carrie Ann calls them out on a lift and some stumbles, but thinks it was charming.

Len thinks it had the best footwork and thinks it was really good.

Scores: 6-8-6=20 out of 30.

Kelly and Louis have the jitterbug this week.  Despite her injury, she is determined to move forward. She is still scared, so he takes her to a trapeze place to face her fears. She still doesn’t like it, but she feels more confident.

The dance is very cute. It may not have all the tricks like Mark’s but it has a lot of technique and her own brand of fun in it.

Carrie Ann thinks she needs to stay in the happy place.

Len says it was a bit flatfooted.

Bruno wants her to throw away her fear and let it happen.

Scores: 7-6-7=20 out of 30.

Louie and Chelsie take the stage next with the jitterbug. He is uncomfortable with the tricks, so they incorporate some of his
snowboarding moves into it.

FINALLY LOUIE! He finally has a dance he seems comfortable with. I like how he jumps onto the table and rips his sleeves off. The tricks, the improvement that KISS at the end! That was amazing!

Len thinks it was fantastic, but he loses it a bit.

Bruno thinks he needs to work on his precision.

Carrie Ann LOVES it but points out he dropped Chelsie.

Scores: 7-7-7 for a 21 out of 30.

Joanna and Derek have the waltz this week. She promises a flawless dance and an amazing routine.

The dance is very elegant and beautiful. The posture and lines are greatand I have to say it is one of the best of the night.

Bruno compares her to a butterfly.

Carrie Ann admires her line, but sees some hesitation.

Len says he didn’t like her footwork, but likes the rest of the routine—calling it the best waltz of the night.

Scores: 8-9-9=26 out of 30.

Donny and Kym do the last jitterbug of the night. They have fun rehearsing, but take some time out to do an event for charity. It is actually really sweet to see them at the event, they seems to both have huge hearts.

The dance is very cute and reminds me a bit of their Charleston with all the fun and tricks.

Carrie Ann thinks there was some strangeness in it but likes it.

Len thinks it was a bit much but very entertaining.

Bruno thinks Donny can really work a room.

Scores: 8-8-8=24 out of 30.

The Competition Mambo is next. They will be knocked out one by one and get points based on where they place.

Everyone begins to dance, trying to prove they belong in the competition.

Elimination order and points:
Michael and Anna - 2
Louie and Chelsie - 3
Melissa and Mark - 4
Kelly and Louis - 5
Mark and Lacey - 6
Donny and Kym - 7
Aaron and Karina - 8
Mya and Dmitry - 9
Joanna and Derek - 10

Final Leaderboard
Joanna and Derek - 36
Aaron and Karina - 33
Mya and Dmitry - 33
Mark and Lacey - 32
Donny and Kym - 31
Kelly and Louis - 25
Louie and Chelsie - 24
Melissa and Mark - 24
Michael and Anna - 22

We get a recap of the dances and a reminder to vote before we say goodbye for the night.

Tune into Dancing with the Stars Result Show tomorrow for Taylor Swift, a dance off and a double elimination. Goodnight!

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