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May 302014
 

A tango performed by 72 y/o former comedian Tommy Chong, whose elegant seriousness at least evokes the spirit of true tango.  (As seen on Dancing with the Stars, on ABC network, October, 2014.)

http://youtu.be/oAAtquzTTRg
In the same program, another couple also purported to do the tango, but the results were a cruel joke, an insult to anyone knowing anything about tango, yet this is what passes—to great acclaim—in the US and many parts of the world for real tango. The show’s producers should be simply ashamed at their pathetic ignorance, not to mention that of the “artists” involved.

Bethany Mota & Derek Hough Dancing With the Stars Tango Video Season 19 Week 6 10/20/14 #DWTS

Bethany Mota & Derek Hough Dancing With the Stars Tango Video Season 19 Week 6 10/20/14 #DWTS

Tonight on the season 19 week 6 of Dancing with the Stars Video Blogger Bethany Mota & her professional partner Derek Hough danced a Tango  routine to “Jealous” by Chromeo.  On tonight’s episode the the nine remaining celebrities performing to a mix of his hits and personal favorite songs. Dance styles will include Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, Tango and Jazz. At the end of the night, one couple will face elimination. Did you watch tonight’s performance episode?  If you missed it we have a full and detailed recap, right here for you.  If you missed any of tonight’s videos we have them all for you too!

On last week’s episode and the switch up Bethany performed a Hip Hop routine and Julianne loved it saying, “I was surprised, you completely held your own and it was really wonderful.”   The judges scored Bethany a 32/40.  If you want to see her Hip-Hop routine from last week, you can check the video out here.

Bethany Mota and professional dancer Derek Hough: dancing a Tango routine.  Bethany has been getting ready for her dance and tweeted about this week dance, “Lovin my hair and makeup for the show today! Are you guys ready to see derekhough and I tango?! Hope…”

Judges’ comments:  Pit Bull: “I loved the fact that there was a little slip up and nobody noticed.” Julianne: “This Tango was pure, no fluff. Wow, well done, it was sharp.” Bruno: “No messing around, straight down the line pure ballroom.” Carrie Ann: “I was blown away, every line was beautiful, that was ridiculous.”

SCORES: Carrie Ann: 9 Pit Bull: 9 Julianne: 9 Bruno: 9 TOTAL: 36/40 – Vote for Bethany Mota and professional dancer Derek Hough at voting #: 1*800*868*3403.

Watch the video below and let us know what you think? Do you think Bethany did enough to avoid elimination next week?  Sound out in the comments and let us know your thoughts?

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