Lindsey Stirling and Mark Ballas
Iconic Dance: Meryl Davis and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Season 18
Tango, “Feel So Close” by Calvin Harris
It’s all coming back! The Maks! The Meryl! THE JUMPSUIT. Lindsey and Mark know they have to pay homage to the chemistry, the precision, and the artistry that was Maks and Meryl. It’s a tall order. At least Lindsey nails the jumpsuit. Okay, so she nails a lot of other things too. It’s not as precise and the chemistry isn’t quite as palpable, but Maks joins the team post-dance in the red room to remind us that art isn’t meant to be compared so…what are we all doing here anyway? Thanks for the existential crisis, Maks. The judges note that some of the turns aren’t quite as sharp as they should be and Len notes Lindsey’s loose posture, but overall it’s another win for our little violinist.
Judges’ Score: 28/30