From Billboard · Alicia Urrea · · 1m 10s
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy Dance to KATSEYE’s 'Animal'
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy perform KATSEYE’s 'Animal' on Dancing With the Stars.
In brief
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy perform KATSEYE’s 'Animal' on Dancing With the Stars. Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy earned 21/30 for their KATSEYE 'Animal' jive performance on Dancing With the Stars. Originally reported by Billboard.
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy perform
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy brought KATSEYE’s 'Animal' to life with an energetic jive during the Tuesday (Sept. 22) episode of Dancing With the Stars.
“the actress and her pro partner, val chmerkovskiy, brought katseye ‘s “animal” to life with an energetic jive during the tuesday (sept. 22) episode of dancing with the stars”
Performance details
Dewan wore a sparkly leopard-print outfit to channel the song’s fierce energy with fast footwork, sharp kicks, and attitude.
“the dance number featured fast footwork, sharp kicks and a significant amount of attitude to amplify the intense choreography”
Stage setup
The ballroom used animal-print lighting and jungle-luxe decor to match the performance theme.
“the ballroom itself was also on theme, with animal-print lighting up the dance floor and even jungle-luxe decor”
Previous performance
The pair previously earned 19/30 for a tango to Blondie’s 'Call Me' during season 35’s two-night premiere.
“this routine was the pair’s second performance of the season after making their debut with a tango to blondie’s “call me” during the two-night season 35 premiere”
Judge reactions
Carrie Ann Inaba praised their stronger connection, while Derek Hough called it 'fast, furious, fantastic.' Bruno Tonioli called Dewan a 'sexy beast.'
“carrie ann inaba praised the duo’s stronger connection, while derek hough called the performance “fast, furious, fantastic.” bruno tonioli similarly embraced dewan’s wild side, calling her a “sexy beast.””
Score and chart impact
Their 'Animal' jive earned three 7s for a total of 21/30, and the song spent eight weeks on the Hot 100.
“the 'animal' jive earned three 7s from the judges for a total of 21/30. the track debuted at no. 24 on the hot 100 dated aug. 8, and has spent eight weeks on the chart”
What to remember
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy earned 21/30 for their KATSEYE 'Animal' jive performance on Dancing With the Stars.
