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World of Dance
2018 Recap - Duals 1 Live Blog and Videos
By mj
santilli World of
Dance Season 2 Duels begin tonight. We are live blogging all
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World of Dance 2018 Recap – Duals 1 Live Blog and
Videos 07/25/2018 by mj santilli 1 CommentWorld
of Dance season
2 Duals round begin tonight. Jennifer
Lopez,
Derek
Hough and
NE-YO are
back on the judges panel, while Jenna
Dewan serves
as host.In
this round, the top qualifying acts from each division will
choose a rival and face off in a head-to-head elimination
duel. The
judges will score each act based on their artistry,
precision and athleticism, and the top scoring act from each
duel will move forward in the competition and be one step
closer to winning a grand prize of $1
million.A
total of 72 acts compete this
season in
four age-based categories: Junior (17 years old and under,
1-4 dancers), Junior Team (17 years old and under, 5-15
dancers), Upper (18 years old and older, 1-4 dancers), and
Upper Team (18 years old and older, 5-15
dancers).The
highest scoring acts from the qualifiers choose who to
challenge.. The
judges decide who moves on and who goes home. Jenna
mentors the performers as they prepare for
battle. Karen
Y Ricardo (99.7)
vs Luka & Jenalyn (8.0)
–
Upper – Both acts do lots of tricks. The
first act has won many national championships. The
latter were knocked out of the competition in season
1. Karen
Y Ricardo – This
duo perform a salsa that features trick after trick after
trick. At
one point, a move leaves barely any room between Karen's
head and the floor. It's
downright dangerous! Jlo
calls them "so solid. It'
is so incredible what you do." Derek
calls them "insane…the
tricks you do are death defying." Ne-Yo
"I was definitely on the edge of my
seat. Ne-Yo
– 97 Jlo – 99 – Derek – 99 – Total –
98.3
– WINNER
Luka
& Jenalyn –
The two perform with Jenalyn's arms wrapped in a straight
jacket. So
it's mostly her partner tossing her around until he rips
it off. It's
an edgy performance, but nowhere near the skill of Karen
& Ricardo.,
who are the clear winners. Jlo
calls it "super gutsy…exceptional…you
really stepped it up." Ne-Yo
calls it "risky and daring." Derek
loved the concept and creativity. Ne-Yo
– 90 Jlo – 92 – Derek – 95 – Total –
92.3
– ELIMINATED
The
Untouchables (88.7)
vs Expressenz (87.0)
–
Junior Team – The Untouchables are a salsa ballroom team
(Deangelo from season 1 and his choreographer father Manny
are back), while Expressenz danced a contemporary routine to
Carrie Underwood's "Something in the Water."
The
Untouchables are more skilled, but Expressenz are going for
the gut punch–they hope their routine brings awareness to
teen suicide. The
Untouchables –
Oh this is VERY different from their Qualifiers
routine. There
are elements of Paso Doble, Argentine Tango and
Contemporary. The
choreography is masculine and strong. "That
really felt like Dual material to me," says Jlo, comparing
it to gladiators. Ne-Yo
felt every style had it's time to shine. Derek,
however, felt the choreography was a little simple.
Jlo
thinks the strong storytelling made up for it.
"It
could have been a touch cleaner," says
Ne-Yo.  Ne-Yo
– 89 Jlo – 89 – Derek – 90 – Total –
89.3 –
ELIMINATED
Expressenz
–
The routine is a mix of contemporary and ballet moves driven
by emotion. The
judges are on their feet. UH
OH JLO HAS THE GOOSIES. "It
was so strong in its softness and so perfectly in sync with
every moment you tried to create," she says. Derek
compliments their technique and control. Ne-Yo
said it was like one person up there. Ne-Yo
– 93 Jlo – 95 – Derek – 94 – Total – 94 –
WINNER
BDash
& Konkrete vs Pasha & Daniella –
Upper  – The former performed hard hitting street
Krump. They
took choreography classes to up their games. The
latter are ballroom dancers from Russia who incorporate
earthy elements into their routines. Ne-Yo
wasn't entirely impressed with them, which really lit a
fire underneath them. Pasha
& Daniella –
Ha. When
they face off against the competition, Daniella gives the
boys the old fingers-to-eyes. It's
another edgy routine, but they are noticeably dressed more
conventionally. Last
time, Ne-Yo seemed to be totally put off by their
unconventional style. "Danielle
you're a beast!" says
Derek.  He
compares her to a gazelle or tiger. Ne-Yo
still feels they could have brought something more.
Jlo
agrees–she kept waiting for something else to
happen. I
was expecting some trickier moves, but it was hard to take
my eyes off Danielle. Ne-Yo
– 85 Jlo – 89 – Derek – 91 – Total –
88.3 –
ELIMINATEDBDash
& Konkrete –
They do a circus inspired routine dressed as clowns.
Unfortunately,
Derek DOES NOT LIKE Clowns. Oops.
The
vibe is very sinister, for sure.. But
the storytelling is creative, compelling and these guys are
A+ Krumpers. Derek
noted Krumping usually doesn't have a narrative, but it
paid off. Jlo
was nervous for them, but now she's a believer.
"So
creative," says Ne-Yo. He
feels they elevated the style. Ne-Yo
– 95 Jlo – 95 – Derek – 94 – Total –
94.3
– WINNER
Fabulous
Sisters (94.7)
vs Rascals (84.7)
–
Junior Team – The former are a team of contemporary girls
from Japan. The
Rascals are a hip hop crew from Hawaii. Oh
gosh, these little girls giving each other stank face during
the faceoff is hilarious. Rascals
–
These kids and their gangsta moves are both impressive and
kind of adorable!  Jlo
loves their grit and griminess. Ne-Yo
compliments how clean and sync they are. "The
grooves are sick," says Jlo.. Ne-Yo
– 97 Jlo – 94 – Derek – 92 – Total –
94.3 –
ELIMINATED
Fabulous
Sisters –
Whoa. There
moves are so in sync. They
are going to be very hard to beat. "Super
mature movements, art in motion," says Ne-Yo. Jlo
calls it "perfectly synchronized and beautiful."
Derek
says, "You have so much power." He
notes their competitive work ethic. This
contest is done. (I'm
surprised the vote totals were close). Ne-Yo
– 95 Jlo – 96 – Derek – 96 – Total –
95.7 –
WINNER
Michael
Dameski (92.7)
vs Angyil (85.3)
–
Upper – The first solo acts of the night! Michael
is a contemporary dancer, while Angyil is a popper.
Oh.
Michael
won SYTYCD Australia. He
picks a piece outside of his comfort zone. Angyil
is also classically trained, though. And
is very used to battling. Michael
Dameski –
He really is a beautiful dancer. Very
graceful, yet strong. Ne-Yo
is literally shouting. "You're
like a damn superhero. Pure
artistic beauty." Jlo
calls it an emotional roller coaster. He
choreographed the routine himself. "It's
like you're dancing in water," says Derek. I
think Michael's incredible choreography will win the
day. Ne-Yo
– 95 Jlo – 94 – Derek – 95 – Total –
94.7
– WINNER
Angyil –
She's really good too. Her
popping moves are precise, isolations superb. Impressive.
Who
should win? Her
whimsical routine is charming. "I
love the separation in your movement," says Ne-Yo.
He
felt she needed to give the moves time to breathe.
Jlo
loved the routine. She
can't decide between the two. Derek
loved the first 30 seconds. He
agrees with Ne-Yo a little bit. Angyil
says that most of the routine was freestyle. I
understand Angyil losing the Duel, but the scores should
have been closer. Ne-Yo
– 90 Jlo – 87 – Derek – 88 – Total –
88.3 –
ELIMINATED
The
Bradas (87.7)
vs The Jam Project (83.0)
–
Upper Team – The Bradas are a hip hop crew, while the Jam
Project are a tap dance group. This
should be interesting. The
Bradas had create agility and clever tricks. The
tappers were good, but a little odd with their dad rock
musical choices. It's
not 1977 fellas. The
Bradas –
They up their game even higher, with effortless tricks and
prop game. When
they whip out those rods from nowhere? What
the heck. Derek
says the prop work paid off. "So
many things could have gone wrong!" Ne-Yo
had suggested they add more dancing to their
routine–he's happy they took his note. Jlo
is NOT OVER IT. "Amazing,"
she says. Ne-Yo
– 90 Jlo – 90 – Derek – 89 – Total –
89.7
– WINNERThe
Jam Project –
This time they dance to a James Brown's "I Feel
Good." I
think they try too hard to be masculine. Eh.
I'm
not feeling this. Although
it's cute when they toss a prop out to The Bradas (The
Bradas had thrown a tap move into their routine.)
Derek
loved everything about it–clean and crisp he says.
Ne-Yo
is impressed by how in sync they were. Jlo
calls it dynamic and entertaining. She
feels they really stepped it up.  Ne-Yo
– 86 Jlo – 88 – Derek – 91 – Total –
88.3
– ELIMINATED 
Eva
Igo (95) vs Avery & Marcus (84) –
Junior – Eva came in second place in season 1.
So
this Duel is probably already decided. The
duo are a mix of ballet and contemporary. Also,
Eva performs well under pressure, Avery & Marcus
suffered from nerves during the
Qualifiers. Eva
Igo –
She's a talented young dancer, but she never changes it
up. This
routine is very similar to stuff she's done in the past,
and she hasn't really stepped it up. "You
always give me chills," says Derek. He'd
like to see more structure in her steps, though, Ne-Yo calls
her a power house. "I
feel like I've seen this before," Ne-Yo says.
YEP.
That's
the problem with her. Jlo
calls her "fearless." I
call her "OVERRATED." Ne-Yo
– 94 Jlo – 91 – Derek – 91 – Total – 92 –
ELIMINATED
Avery
& Marcus –
Eva is looking really nervous, because this is really
good. The
choreography is full of surprises. The
maturity is really impressive. I
think they should win. Derek
calls them innovative and creative, "Elegant and
beautiful." He
loves they way they fuse ballet and contemporary.
Ne-Yo
loved that each got their moments to shine. Jlo
complimented them on getting rid of the nerves. She
advises them to pay attention to the moments in
between.  Ne-Yo
– 95 Jlo – 93 – Derek – 92 – Total –
93.3
– WINNER
Before
the last matchup I was thinking about how obvious the
outcomes were for every duel–even before the dancers took
the stage. There
was very little suspense until the last performance.
Eva
was expected to go far this season. Maybe
even win this time. But
in order to compete she needed to bring something fresh to
the game and she did not. Avery
& Marcus on the other hand were hungrier, smarter and
more creative. Next
week–the first PERFECT score in WOD
history.





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