Week 2 of Season 11 of Dancing with the Stars certainly didn't disappoint fans.
The couples performed either the Jive or the Quickstep, two of the most difficult and physically demanding dances the celebrities will do all season.
Here are some highlights from the best performances of this week.
Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough were again the class of the competition.
They danced a Jive that was full of energy and life.
Jennifer looked fantastic in a gold dress that showed off her great body.
It's hard to believe this woman is 50! They danced to "Shake It" and there was quite a bit of shaking during the performance.
The judges loved it.
Head Judge Len Goodman said it was bright, colorful and full on.
Bruno Tonioli said it was a wicked, killer Jive and complimented Jennifer for handling the very difficult choreography.
Carrie Ann Inaba said there was an amazing energy that never let up.
They scored 24 out of 30.
Audrina Patridge and Tony Dovoloni might be one of the surprises of the season.
It's nice to see Tony have a partner who is dedicating herself to the competition, working hard, and accepting his guidance as a ballroom expert.
They danced a Quickstep to "Love Machine" that was very entertaining.
Len told her it was the best dance so far that night (they danced fifth, and only the performance of Jennifer and Derek that followed their dance topped their score).
Bruno said she was light footed in the performance and had great promise.
Carrie Ann said it was a huge improvement over the first week.
They scored 23 out of 30.
A funny side note to this couple is that Tony guaranteed Audrina at least 8's from the judges for this dance.
He said if they didn't get at least three 8's he would wax his legs.
During his interview with Brooke Burke he apologized to his wife, warning her that he was coming home with smooth legs! Kyle Massey and Lacey Schwimmer also danced the Quickstep this week to "I Want You To.
" Kyle is a young, hip guy so Lacey wanted to make this traditional ballroom dance more relevant to him.
She did a great job of incorporating some modern elements and feel into this traditional dance.
Len said his performance was hardly a classic Quickstep and lacked style but he liked it anyway.
Bruno called him a powerhouse of boundless energy who needs more control and focus on technique during his ballroom dances.
Carrie Ann said she loved the routine and loved watching him.
They scored 22 out of 30.
Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas are also a surprise.
Mark is a former champion and that makes him a force to be reckoned with, but Bristol has no dance or performance experience whatsoever.
Their performance of the Quickstep was the last dance of the evening and it was a great way to wrap up the show.
It was a very lovely dance and she looked beautiful, graceful and elegant on the floor.
Len said she is close but not quite there yet and needs to add a bit more flair to her performances.
Bruno said she has a fresh quality that as very charming but needs to work on taking on a character in a dance and improving her acting skills.
Carrie Ann told her she can't wait to see her come back and perform again.
They also scored 22 out of 30.
It's pretty clear that these couples are the front runners as of this date.
The entire cast of season 11 of Dancing with the Stars is very talented so perhaps this statement is a bit premature.
It will be enjoying watching this four top performing couples move on to next week, when they will dance either the Paso Doble or the Foxtrot.
The couples performed either the Jive or the Quickstep, two of the most difficult and physically demanding dances the celebrities will do all season.
Here are some highlights from the best performances of this week.
Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough were again the class of the competition.
They danced a Jive that was full of energy and life.
Jennifer looked fantastic in a gold dress that showed off her great body.
It's hard to believe this woman is 50! They danced to "Shake It" and there was quite a bit of shaking during the performance.
The judges loved it.
Head Judge Len Goodman said it was bright, colorful and full on.
Bruno Tonioli said it was a wicked, killer Jive and complimented Jennifer for handling the very difficult choreography.
Carrie Ann Inaba said there was an amazing energy that never let up.
They scored 24 out of 30.
Audrina Patridge and Tony Dovoloni might be one of the surprises of the season.
It's nice to see Tony have a partner who is dedicating herself to the competition, working hard, and accepting his guidance as a ballroom expert.
They danced a Quickstep to "Love Machine" that was very entertaining.
Len told her it was the best dance so far that night (they danced fifth, and only the performance of Jennifer and Derek that followed their dance topped their score).
Bruno said she was light footed in the performance and had great promise.
Carrie Ann said it was a huge improvement over the first week.
They scored 23 out of 30.
A funny side note to this couple is that Tony guaranteed Audrina at least 8's from the judges for this dance.
He said if they didn't get at least three 8's he would wax his legs.
During his interview with Brooke Burke he apologized to his wife, warning her that he was coming home with smooth legs! Kyle Massey and Lacey Schwimmer also danced the Quickstep this week to "I Want You To.
" Kyle is a young, hip guy so Lacey wanted to make this traditional ballroom dance more relevant to him.
She did a great job of incorporating some modern elements and feel into this traditional dance.
Len said his performance was hardly a classic Quickstep and lacked style but he liked it anyway.
Bruno called him a powerhouse of boundless energy who needs more control and focus on technique during his ballroom dances.
Carrie Ann said she loved the routine and loved watching him.
They scored 22 out of 30.
Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas are also a surprise.
Mark is a former champion and that makes him a force to be reckoned with, but Bristol has no dance or performance experience whatsoever.
Their performance of the Quickstep was the last dance of the evening and it was a great way to wrap up the show.
It was a very lovely dance and she looked beautiful, graceful and elegant on the floor.
Len said she is close but not quite there yet and needs to add a bit more flair to her performances.
Bruno said she has a fresh quality that as very charming but needs to work on taking on a character in a dance and improving her acting skills.
Carrie Ann told her she can't wait to see her come back and perform again.
They also scored 22 out of 30.
It's pretty clear that these couples are the front runners as of this date.
The entire cast of season 11 of Dancing with the Stars is very talented so perhaps this statement is a bit premature.
It will be enjoying watching this four top performing couples move on to next week, when they will dance either the Paso Doble or the Foxtrot.
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