My DWTS Top Dances Pick

If you don't follow me on Twitter you probably don't know that I am obsessed with Dancing With the Stars. I have watched the show since season 1 when I was 8 and have been an avid fan ever since. I will be live tweeting the finale tonight (just request to follow me, I am going private for a bit)and my pick to win is Maks and Meryl <3 Since I didn't get my video out yesterday partly because I am so into this DWTS finale, I wanted to do something related to DWTS tonight while I wait for the finale to come on. Over the seasons I have had many favorite dances but last night topped them all, I have to agree Carrie Ann (judge). 

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-nnLIExbd8

This first one is quite a throwback to Season 10 Week 8 with Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas. I normally am not a fan of Mark's because his theme and choreography is usually too out there for me but this dance stunned me. I was 12 at the time and I can remember sobbing after this dance. 

4. Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough Freestyle All Star Season

I love this dance. It is such a fun and celebratory piece not only of their journey that season but the spirit of the show in general. Plus Derek was my babe at the time ;)

3. Maria Menounos and Derek Hough Viennese Waltz Season 14 Week 8  

I am a sucker for Viennese Waltzs and this was no exception. I also sobbed after this dance epsecially after seeing the package because I feel like everyone can relate to this dance and what Maria was struggling with that week. It still amazes me.

2. Kelly Monaco and Val Chmerkovskiy All Star Season Week 4

Wow, I am realizing how much I adore these emotional dances. I cried after this dance too mostly because of the personal meaning of this song for me and Val and Kelly's chemistry. I shipped them, no shame. This dance was pure art and vulnerability made into beauty. 

1. Meryl Davis and Maksim Chmerkovskiy Season 18 Week 9

I cried again, who is surprised? This is a beautiful song and a beautiful dance to match. I have probably watched it 500 times since last night when it aired and it takes my breath every single time. Standing alone it is powerful and emotionally driven but for me, having seen Meryl and Maks' journey and knowing that he said this dance was from him to Meryl it made it all the more enchanting.

Thanks for reading,

XOXO

Gretchen