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DWTS VIP Light Up the Night Winter Tour 17-18

DWTS VIP Light Up the Night Winter Tour 17-18

#lightupthenighttour

I’ve had the pleasure of being a VIP for the last six Dancing with the Stars tours. From the first tour I participated in the VIP to this year’s tour I must say: It’s like night and day! They have improved them tremendously! So let’s talk about the details of the VIP!

Pre-Show: For my 1^st show in Charlotte I did the Front Row VIP Pkg we received the email 4 days ahead of the show. We had to arrive between 4:15-5:15 but, remember that varies by city so check your itinerary. VIP Hosts this tour are Jeff & Sam (Lindsay’s hubby)

Entering VIP: There were a lot of VIP’s but, the facility was awesome and let us in out of the cold so we could line up inside. Once we signed in I got my ticket, the VIP bag with a tall mug inside and the signed tour program. They did the lanyards with the letters on them again which is great so then they are only lining up small groups at a time for the photos.

Now on to the good stuff! After check in we were directed upstairs. We all grabbed a drink and met up with some other really nice fans. At about 5:30-5:45 they lined up the first group for the photos and the cast came in. Hayley and Brandon were in the mingle and Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie (all 3 will be consistent this tour) and then the other 2 will rotate and we had Emma & Keo. I will be keeping track so you can see if there is a pattern and potentially narrow down who might be in your city! Photos did go a little quick this time but, they did have a ton of people. You were still able to say hi to each person and say something quick. Hayley and Brandon were super sweet in the mingle. The lighting was tough where they were standing so I would suggest using flash when you have your photos taken if the lighting is tough.

http://lightscmemories.com/vip/vip-photo-list-dwts-light-night-winter-tour/

The VIP Nation staff is also very kind, nobody is yelling at you it’s a pleasant experience. You do have to leave your purse, bags and anything else on you at the table and you cannot ask for autographs etc. at the cast photo portion. This year too it was one professional photo taken by VIP Nation host, no selfie options in the main photo. You could however do selfies with the dancers in the Meet & Mingle. They did have a GIF area this time. I didn’t get a chance to get over there as I was catching up with friends but, will at a future show. After the photos were done and the dancers all left to get ready for the show you could go to the merchandise stand and do some crowd free shopping which was also nice.

Please note on the pics: the itinerary says up within to 2 weeks which drives all of the fans crazy because that is the one thing they all want and it took 5 days to post the Charlotte pics and I am beyond disappointed, the host clearly did not check them like they usually do because my eyes are completely shut in both pictures! That is not ok, people spend a lot of money on these packages, I can’t print either of my pictures! If I could change one thing in the VIP world it would be that the photos were up in 24-48 hours as that is the ONE thing the fans want to see more than anything but, the tour just started so we will see if the speed improves. UPDATE: I have done 3 more shows since opening night and I am happy to report that the host is now checking the photos before you walk away to be sure eyes are open. I was much happier with my photo from the Verona show and the Mohegan shows. I did want to mention though because it was brought to my attention that the fans in Boston will not be receiving their photos. They received an email offering a $100 refund and an apology that they would not be receiving their photos due to a memory card error. I know so many of you follow this page and I just wanted to say that I am so sorry to hear that happened to you. In all my years of doing VIP I never heard of that happening to an entire city. I know on one hand you have the memory of meeting them but, I also totally understand how disappointed you are not having the photo memory.

What to wear: Be comfortable & wear what you want. You will see everyone from dressed down to wearing beautiful dresses and everything in between.

Show time! I will be doing another blog on the show itself after my next one. I will say it’s really a great show. Very minimal crowd interaction this time, only Alan goes out for less than a minute to start off a # in the crowd. That was disappointing because fans love that so much. Jordan and Frankie are a lot of fun and the Pro’s just knock it out of the park with their high energy performance. More to come in a few weeks.

Suggestions for Tour Management: This is something I have been thinking about. For the Maks & Val Tour and the Derek & Julianne tours there was another top level tier package when you got pictures in the VIP and then got extra time with them backstage. I know the VIP photos are with “select” dancers (4 the last 2 tours & 5 this tour) at each city but, many fans have voiced their disappointment when their “favorite” isn’t in their photo since it’s a random rotation. I have heard many voice their displeasure at paying several hundred dollars but not getting a pic with their favorite. What if you added another ticket tier or made it with the front row packages that you get your pic with the rest of the VIP’s and then you are either taken down just before the show or just after and get a photo with the full tour cast? If you sold a very limited # of them it wouldn’t take that much extra time. That way you those that truly want to meet them all would have the chance and it would then add another tier package for you. I know I would sign up for that for sure!

If possible rotate the staff if you are doing two shows in one city. Some of us like to go to both shows and it would be great to get pics with two sets of dancers since you are paying VIP at both.

Bravo & Thank you: VIP Nation you always put together fantastic unique experiences and it doesn’t go unnoticed! Thank you so much to the tour staff: Mandy Moore & Ashley Edens-Shaffer, Directors and our dance captains: Jenna and Artem truly put together an amazing show that I think every fan should be sure they have a ticket for! The creative genius is obvious at every moment in the show. The vision and layout for this tour is truly worth 10 Stars! The crew and all the other behind the scenes individuals also deserve a shout out! The Dancers (Sharna, Gleb, Artem, Lindsay, Sasha, Keo, Emma, Jenna, Hayley, Alan, Morgan and Brandon all truly leave it on the floor each night. It’s emotional, it’s passionate, it’s raw, it’s FUN, it’s full of energy and I am so excited I will get to see this tour multiple times and have a new take away each night!

If you don’t have a ticket…Buy one today and if you are able to do VIP it’s worth the investment for this experience they have many different levels and price points too! Here’s the link for tickets/VIP package! http://dwtstour.com/

Want to see more photos? For many more pictures from the tour, past tours please follow me on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook @lightscmemories! If you have any questions that I can help with please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Where do I love to shop for fun outfits for VIP pics!

Fun concert wear!

Bebe: http://www.bebe.com/

Nordstrom: http://shop.nordstrom.com/

White House Black Market: https://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/

Coach: http://www.coach.com/shop/women-wristlets

Until next time,

XOXO

Heather

December 31, 2017

VIP Experience Blog

VIP Photo List DWTS Light Up the Night Winter Tour

I will update this nightly for the DWTS Light Up the Night Tour so you can get an idea WHO might be in the photo in your city!

#dwtstour

#lightupthenight

#dwtsvip

Charlotte, NC: M&G-Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Keo & Emma (Mingle: Hayley & Brandon)

Greenville, SC: M&G-Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Sharna & Sasha (Mingle: Jenna & Alan)

Atlanta: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Gleb & Artem (Mingle: Brandon & Morgan)

Richmond: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Keo & Emma (Mingle: Alan & Hayley)

Philadelphia: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Jenna & Sasha (Mingle: Alan & Morgan)

Kitchener, ON: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Sharna & Artem (Mingle: Hayley & Brandon)

Rama: Evening Show M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Alan & Gleb (Mingle: Hayley & Jenna)

Rama: Matinee Show: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Emma & Sasha (Mingle: ??)

New Brunswick, NJ: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Sharna & Keo (Mingle: Morgan & Jenna)

Washington, DC: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Gleb & Alan (Mingle: Hayley & Brandon )

Bethlehem, PA: 1st Show M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Emma & Sasha (Mingle: Jenna & Morgan)

Bethlehem, PA: 2nd Show: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Keo & Artem (Mingle: Hayley & Brandon)

Lancaster: Combined Matinee & Evening: M&G: Sharna, Gleb, Frankie & Jordan (Mingle: Alan & Morgan)

Pittsburgh: M&G: Lindsay, Jordan, Frankie, Emma & Sasha (Mingle: Morgan & Hayley)

New York City: M&G: Lindsay, Jordan, Frankie, Gleb & Sharna (Mingle: Alan & Brandon)

Verona: M&G: Lindsay, Jordan, Frankie, Artem & Keo (Mingle: Jenna & Hayley)

Windsor: M&G: Lindsay, Jordan, Frankie, Emma & Sasha (Mingle: Alan & Morgan)

Buffalo: M&G: Lindsay, Jordan, Frankie, Alan & Sharna (Mingle: Keo & Brandon)

Bangor: M&G: Lindsay, Jordan, Frankie, Keo & Gleb (Mingle: Jenna & Hayley)

Portland: M&G: Lindsay, Jordan, Frankie, Sasha & Emma (Mingle: Alan & Morgan)

Boston: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Keo & Artem (Mingle: Hayley & Brandon)

Mohegan Night 1: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Lindsay, Gleb & Sharna (Mingle: Alan & Morgan)

Mohegan Night 2: M&G: Frankie, Lindsay, Sasha & Emma (Mingle: Hayley & Brandon)

Baltimore: M&G: Frankie, Lindsay, Gleb & Sharna (Mingle: Alan & Jenna)

Cleveland: M&G: Frankie, Lindsay, Keo & Alan (Mingle: Morgan & Brandon)

Columbus: M&G: Frankie, Lindsay, Artem & Gleb (Mingle: Hayley & Jenna)

Cincinnati: M&G: Frankie, Lindsay, Emma & Sasha (Mingle: Alan & Morgan)

Indianapolis: M&G: Frankie, Lindsay, Sharna & Keo (Mingle: Alan & Jenna)

Rosemont: M&G: Frankie, Lindsay, Gleb & Artem (Mingle: Hayley & Brandon)

Ames: Cancelled due to bus accident

Rockford: M&G: Frankie, Lindsay, Jordan, Emma & Sasha (Mingle: Alan & Keo)

Fort Wayne: M&G: Lindsay, Jordan, Sharna & Alan (Mingle: Morgan & Jenna)

Knoxville: M&G: Lindsay, Frankie, Jordan, Emma & Sasha (Mingle: ??)

Birmingham: M&G: Lindsay, Jordan, Keo & Artem (Mingle: Brandon & Morgan)

Huntsville: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Sharna & Alan (Mingle: Jenna & Brandon)

Nashville: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Gleb & Keo (Mingle: Hayley & Morgan)

Sarasota: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Emma & Sasha (Mingle: Jenna & Brandon)

Clearwater: M&G: Lindsay, Alan, Jordan & Gleb (Mingle: ?)

Hollywood: M&G: Lindsay, Frankie, Jordan, Keo & Artem (Mingle: Jenna & Hayley)

Naples: M&G: Lindsay, Frankie, Jordan, Emma & Sasha (Mingle: ?)

Jacksonville: M&G: Lindsay, Frankie, Jordan, Gleb & Artem (Mingle: Alan & Hayley)

Orlando: M&G: Lindsay, Frankie, Jordan, Keo & Sharna (Mingle: Brandon & Jenna)

Austin: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Emma & Sasha (Mingle: Hayley & Morgan)

Wichita Falls: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Gleb & Artem (Mingle: Alan & Brandon)

Dallas: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Sharna & Keo (Mingle: Alan & Morgan)

Sugar Land: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Emma, Sasha (Mingle: Jenna & Hayley)

McAllen: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Lindsay, Gleb & Alan (Mingle: ?)

Midland: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Lindsay, Keo & Artem (Mingle; Hayley & Jenna)

Amarillo: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Lindsay, Emma, Sasha (Mingle: ?)

Albuquerque: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Sharna & Gleb (Mingle: Alan & Hayley)

El Paso: M&G: Jordan, Sasha, Artem & Alan (Mingle: ?)

Phoenix: M&G Jordan, Sasha & Emma (Mingle: Hayley & Brandon)

San Diego: M&G: Jordan, Frankie Sharna, Keo (Mingle: ?)

Riverside Night 1: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Gleb & Keo (Mingle: Brandon & Alan)

Riverside Night 2: M&G Jordan, Frankie, Sharna, Lindsay, Artem (Mingle: Jenna & Morgan)

Stockton: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Lindsay, Emma & Sasha (Mingle: ?)

San Jose: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Gleb & Keo (Mingle: Morgan & Brandon)

Redding: M&G: Jordan, Lindsay, Frankie, Artem & Sharna (Mingle: Jenna & Alan)

Eugene: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Lindsay & Emma (Mingle: Hayley & Brandon)

Seattle: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Lindsay, Artem & Alan (Mingle: Jenna & Morgan)

Spokane: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Lindsay, Gleb & Keo (Mingle: ??)

Boise: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Lindsay, Emma & Sasha (Mingle?)

Reno: M&G: Jordan, Frankie, Lindsay, Sharna & Gleb (Mingle: Brandon & Jenna)

Santa Barbara: Jordan, Frankie, Lindsay, Sharna & Alan (Mingle: ??)

Los Angeles: Jordan, Frankie, Lindsay, Artem & Keo (Mingle: Jenna & Brandon)

XOXO

Heather

December 29, 2017

Entertainment Blog

Dancing with the Stars S25 Most Memorable Year!

Dancing with the Stars Season 25 Most Memorable Year!

#dwts

#dwts25

This is hands down my favorite week each season…Most Memorable Year. The emotion behind the meaningful dances is just beauty in motion. I cannot get enough!

Frankie Muniz & Witney Carson

#teamFranneypack

Quickstep

I absolutely loved what Frankie said in this package although it’s sad the reason why. He has had many injuries and has suffered many TIA’s which are mini strokes and his memory has been affected over the years from all of it. The TIA’s are absolutely not minor things. My Dad had one several years ago and it was a really scary week not knowing if he would regain full function. Being so young and dealing with them must be scary. It’s a beautiful way to live being in the present. I really adore Frankie and in so many ways he is one of my favorite reasons to watch this show. He has a love for the dance. I really liked their performance. I thought it was solid, it was fun, beautiful and had a lot fun content included.

Terrell Owens & Cheryl Burke

#teamGetchaPopcorn

Viennese Waltz

Terrell’s year was the year his Grandmother passed. She was a huge part of his life stepping in as a main care giver in many ways in his life. She was such a key part of his life and his inspiration. He credits her for being the man that he is today. Their dance was beautiful and I think one of the best they have done to date. His height in this dance really was an asset because it allowed him to display beautiful lines. It was really, really beautiful and the emotion was raw.

Nikki Bella & Artem Chigvintsev

#teamSmackDown

Contemporary

Nikki’s year was the year she made a comeback to the ring. She got an MRI and found out her neck was about to break in half. She is one heck of a fighter and I agree with her sister’s reference that she is fearless. She’s fierce in every way. Artem has such an amazing talent to choreograph dances but, he truly excels at contemporary and pulling the emotion out of his partner. Tonight it was a masterpiece performance. Their dance was absolutely stunning in every word. It was beautiful, artsy, powerful and a beautiful display of her story, her strength and I loved it!

Nick Lachey & Peta Murgatroyd

#teamMomandPops

Contemporary

Nick’s most memorable year was the year he married Vanessa. Such a beautiful love story, he has his family he always dreamed of. Peta did an absolutely stunning job at putting together this dance tonight. It truly allowed Nick to dance with his heart and it was evident in every single movement. It was a beautiful masterpiece tonight and it was absolutely breathtaking. I love watching dances where you can not only see the beauty but, feel the raw emotion and you absolutely could feel it tonight. Len and Bruno’s scores were just wrong in my opinion. They are consistently underscored this season in my opinion.

Lindsey Stirling & Mark Ballas

#teamStark

Viennese Waltz

Lindsey’s most memorable year was when her Dad got cancer and lost his life. He seemed like he was such a light and fun character. I loved what she said that instead of being angry at what she was losing she was grateful for what she had. Their dance was light and beautiful and full of emotion. There was so much creativity, imagination and heart in the performance. Their scores were puzzling to me though, if another couple was lacking content of the dance they would not have been scored that high.

Derek Fisher & Sharna Burgess

#teamHoopsandHeels

Jazz

Derek’s dance was for his daughter who had a rare eye cancer. They decided to try to save her eye through a new procedure. He walked away from his contract because he had to be there for his daughter. The surgery worked and really changed Derek. Their dance was really light, bright and fun and a sweet way to celebrate that’s daughter’s surgery worked and she is thriving in life. It had a lot of great energy and the moment after with his daughter was just so sweet. I really liked it and it allowed you to see into Derek’s personality and see how much he loves his daughter.

Jordan Fisher & Lindsay Arnold

#teamFishUponAStar

Contemporary

Jordan’s most memorable year was the year he was officially adopted by his grandparents. It was such a beautiful story of love and listening to them describe it was just a great example of unconditional love. I absolutely loved their performance. It was just masterfully designed by Lindsay and beautifully portrayed by Jordan. Oh my gosh that ending with his parents was just pure emotion in every meaning of the word. The dance really was perfection and really defined why I love this week on the show. Every movement had pure heart behind it. They got the first 10’s of the season from Carrie Ann & Bruno!

Sasha Pieterse & Gleb Savchenko

#teamAteam

Foxtrot

Sasha’s year was the final year of Pretty Little Liars, struggling with her health but she also was able to discover love and getting engaged. What a beautiful love story they have. I love the story of one door closing and another one opening. So often in life many will stare at the closed chapter/door but, it’s ok to turn your head to see what the new chapter will bring. I really just adore Sasha, she’s just real and I think she is inspiring far more women than she may realize being on the show. Their performance was so light, fun and a beautiful way to tell her story. They really have developed a great friendship too which is so fun to watch. It was filled with content, great happy energy and they should be very proud of this performance!

Vanessa Lachey & Maks Chmerkovskiy

#teamBabiesandBallroom

Rumba

Vanessa’s year was the story of the recent birth of her son. I never knew Vanessa’s story that her mom left when she was young. She and Nick really have a similar background which really shows why they both value family as much as they do. With her last pregnancy she was on bedrest and went into Labor very early. Thankfully their baby was able to survive and made their family complete. Vanessa really is extremely graceful and you could feel the emotion in every movement of their dance tonight. Their dance was really exquisitely performed and seeing the emotion on both she and Nick’s face was just heartbreaking. It was filled with content

Drew Scott & Emma Slater

#teamHotProperty

Jive

Drew’s year was the year that changed his life and he went all in to chase his dreams of being an actor. His spirit was broken because he wasn’t making it as an actor. I loved his story on when he realized maybe I can combine my dreams of real estate and acting and that’s how Property Brothers was created. That’s such a key to life rather than give up you figure it out and find a way to make it work! Drew has improved so much and I wondered how the Jive would look with his height and I thought he did fantastic. What a fun moment to have Jonathan comes out and join them! Now that is a trio dance! So awesome! I really loved their performance tonight.

Victoria Arlen & Val Chmerkovskiy

#teamViVa

Foxtrot

It still amazes me every week to know what Victoria has gone through and to see all she has done since. It’s nothing short of a miracle but, what I love about her even more is her spirit. She never allowed it to break her and her positivity just exudes every week. I cannot imagine how hard for her parents this was as well to watch all that Victoria has gone through. I love what she said at the end too that she doesn’t like to sit now that she can stand. I really loved their Foxtrot. Val was able to create a dance that just perfectly displayed her triumph and all she accomplished. It’s just simply incredible! Their dance was just stunning in every moment, every step was just perfection in motion. Watching Victoria should make everyone believe you can achieve anything in life.

Third to go home this season: Sharna & Derek Fisher

I seriously do not get it this season. The last 2 eliminations were just flat out wrong in my humble opinion. I am blown away yet again absolutely wrong bottom 2 again. Plus the scoring this season has had me really scratching my head. Some are consistently being over scored and others consistently underscored even with great performances and/improvement. As a viewer I am having a real issue with that this season.

As I expected this season is packed with talent and great personalities. Voting will be even more important than usual to keep your favorites coming back week after week!

The tour dates and cast was announced!!! Excited for a good long tour this winter!!! For more info and more VIP & regular tickets go to: http://dwtstour.com/

For pictures from the tour this summer please visit my social media pages @lightscmemories!

Until next time,

XOXO

Heather

October 10, 2017

VIP Experience Blog

DWTS VIP Hot Summer Nights Tour Summer 2017

DWTS VIP Hot Summer Nights Tour Summer 2017

#dwtstour

I’ve had the pleasure of being a VIP for the last five Dancing with the Stars tours. From the first tour I participated in the VIP to this year’s tour I must say: It’s like night and day! They have improved them tremendously! So let’s talk about the details of the VIP!

Pre-Show: For my 1^st and 2^nd shows in Raleigh/Durham…I did two different packages there. We received our pre-show email about 3-5 days ahead from VIP Nation. For our show we had to arrive between 2:15-2:45 and show started at 5:00 (Note this varies city to city so ALWAYS review your itinerary). There is no reason to line up an hour early or anything. They have a very organized process to get everyone in. The email also contains where the VIP check in table is, the link to where to find your photos and password.

Front Row VIP Package Gifts

Entering VIP: Right on time the doors were opened, they did the usual security checks at the door and then you went to the sign in table. It took maybe 5 minutes to get checked in. We also picked up our 1 drink ticket, the tote bag for the front row package included a bag, sunglasses, water bottle, earbuds & signed tour program. For the 2^nd row package it include the same minus the signed tour program. When you check in you are given a laminate with a letter on the back and that is the order they call you for your pictures so there is not one giant line and everyone can enjoy the party until it’s their turn. I will also say I missed our VIP host from the last two tours Anthony Jones. No offense to Brittany in any way.

Now on to the good stuff! After check in we were directed upstairs. We didn’t wait very long at all when they started telling Group A to line up. A few minutes later we saw Alan and Britt coming our way, it was their turn to do the Meet & Mingle! It appears that it’s all rotating like last tour (2 in the Meet & Mingle and 4 in the photos with Emma & Rashad/Heather being consistent). To give you an idea for our cast photo we had Emma, Lindsay, Rashad & Gleb. I will update this after each show to give you all an idea:

http://lightscmemories.com/entertainment-blog/dwts-hot-summer-…r-vip-photo-list/

The photos were wonderful as always. In all past tours I have attended they have always taken 2 pictures, this time they only did 1. The staff is also very kind, nobody is yelling at you it’s a pleasant experience. You do have to leave your purse, bags and anything else on you at the table and you cannot ask for autographs etc. at the cast photo portion. This year too it was one professional photo taken by VIP Nation host, no selfie options in the main photo. You could however do selfies with the dancers in the Meet & Mingle. I did not honestly see the green screen option anywhere at either VIP party in Durham so I cannot comment on that. After the photos were done and the dancers all left to get ready for the show you could go to the merchandise stand and do some crowd free shopping which was also nice.

Rows 2-5 VIP Package Gift

Please note on the pics: the itinerary says up within to 2 weeks but the staff has been doing an awesome job and usually has them up in about 24 hours.

Show time! Here is a full article I did on the show itself. http://lightscmemories.com/entertainment-blog/dwts-hot-summer-nights-tour-2017/

Suggestions for Tour Management: This is something I have been thinking about. For the Maks & Val Tour and the Derek & Julianne tours there was another top level tier package when you got pictures in the VIP and then got extra time with them backstage. I know the VIP photos are with “select” dancers (4 the last 2 tours) at each city but, many fans have voiced their disappointment when their “favorite” isn’t in their photo since it’s a random rotation. I have heard many voice their displeasure at paying several hundred dollars but not getting a pic with their favorite. What if you added another ticket tier or made it with the front row packages that you get your pic with the rest of the VIP’s and then you are either taken down just before the show or just after and get a photo with the full tour cast? If you sold a very limited # of them it wouldn’t take that much extra time. That way you those that truly want to meet them all would have the chance and it would then add another tier package for you. I know I would sign up for that for sure!

If possible rotate the dancers if you are doing two shows in one city. Some of us like to go to both shows and it would be great to get pics with two sets of dancers since you are paying VIP at both.

Bravo & Thank you: VIP Nation you always put together fantastic unique experiences and it doesn’t go unnoticed! Thank you so much to the tour staff: Mandy Moore, Director Andrew Winghart, Associate Director and Ashley Edens-Shaffer, Creative Consultant and our dance captains: Lindsay and Artem truly put together an amazing show that I think every fan should be sure they have a ticket for! The creative genius is obvious at every moment in the show. The vision and layout for this tour is truly worth 10 Stars! The crew and all the other behind the scenes individuals also deserve a shout out! The Dancers (Sharna, Gleb, Artem, Lindsay, Sasha, Keo, Emma, Hayley, Alan and Britt all truly leave it on the floor each night. It’s emotional, it’s passionate, it’s raw, it’s FUN, it’s full of energy and I am so excited I will get to see this tour multiple times and have a new take away each night!

Where do I love to shop for fun outfits for VIP pics!

https://factory.jcrew.com/

http://shop.nordstrom.com/

http://coach.com

http://www.bebe.com/

Until next time,

XOXO

Heather

July 25, 2017

Entertainment Blog

DWTS Hot Summer Nights Tour 2017

Dancing With the Stars

Hot Summer Nights Tour Summer 2017

#DWTSTour

This was my 5th Dancing with the Stars tour! The stage set up with fantastic, great music/dance selection and the cast was filled with not only great talent but, the kindest people. Truly loved the Hot Summer Nights Tour!

I am attending 4 shows on this tour and have one more to go in Minnesota and did VIP for three of the four. Here are a few links to past articles on the tours. First one is guest blog by a contest winner: http://lightscmemories.com/contestsgiveaways/dwts-vip-tour-winner-review-_dwts-hough/ Next: http://lightscmemories.com/vip/guest-blog-sandra-chen-1st-dwts-tour-vip-experience/ Here are a few on past tours: http://lightscmemories.com/entertainment-blog/dwts-ca me-dance-2016-17/ & http://lightscmemories.com/vip/dwts-vip-came-dance-tour-2016-17/ & http://lightscmemories.com/entertainment-blog/dancing-stars-dance-night-tour/and I have also kept track of the cast photos and mingles as I know many of my followers like to guess who will be in their VIP: http://lightscmemories.com/entertainment-blog/dwts-hot-summer-nights-tour-vip-photo-list/

The cast included: Rashad Jennings, Heather Morris (filled in for most of July while Rashad was out for football) Sharna Burgess, Lindsay Arnold, Artem Chigvintsev, Gleb Savchenko, Keo Motsepe, Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Sasha Farber, Hayley Erbert and Britt Stewart!

This year’s tour was very light & fun with a lot of summertime elements mixed in. It was so great to see Emma & Rashad dance together live again. I was so excited for them that they won this season. I haven’t seen Heather perform yet that will be at the next show. It was also so nice to have Sasha back on tour this time and Britt was another fantastic addition to the cast. I know a lot of people were unsure what to expect when Val took the summer off. Even though he and Jenna were incredibly missed on the stage I think many of the other dancers really shined bright this tour. We saw a few of our favorite dances from the season, they had an entire movie section which was just fantastic. I know I keep saying it when I post pictures but, that dance that Sharna & Gleb do to 50 Shades was just smoking hot. I also really enjoyed Artem & Hayley’s beautiful and passionate contemporary dance and Gleb & Hayley’s dance to “Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”. Watching Sasha and Emma dance quite a few pieces together including the Viennese Waltz dedicated to their engagement was just beautiful. Lindsay has a fun storytelling portion of the show as well that is hilarious in addition to performing many amazing numbers. I also really enjoyed the Prince/Princess piece. Keo is absolutely hilarious with his drop the mic moment and also has many beautiful and high energy performances. Alan also truly stands out this tour with his fun dance with the ladies, his Samba with Lindsay and many other fantastic performances. Britt is a real sweetheart and also incredibly talented. She shines bright on the stage every night! All of the dancers just radiate joy on that stage. The entire show was absolutely beautiful and high energy and it allowed all the dancers to be equally in the spotlight.

I also loved all the other special elements. If you haven’t seen the show you can skip a few of the videos so it doesn’t get spoiled:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0B1x8CXgW8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Ws1LShqNg

Every style of dance was perfectly portrayed, you could feel the raw emotion and energy and each performance flew by because it was just that good. This year’s tour was similar to the last one very fast paced which I loved it seemed to be shorter numbers but, with a lot more content packed in which I absolutely loved.

The dancers gave it their all every single night of the performances and I cannot say enough what a privilege it was to meet them at the meet and greets, but to sit in the audience and watch their talent and brilliance come to life.

For even more photos please visit my Instagram, Twitter or Facebook pages @lightscmemories

I will be posting an article on the VIP Experience this week as well!

A few of my favorite shops for tour clothes:

https://factory.jcrew.com/

http://shop.nordstrom.com/

http://coach.com

Until next time,

Xoxoxo

Heather

July 23, 2017

VIP Experience Blog

DWTS Hot Summer Nights Tour VIP Photo List

#dwtstour

I will keep track again of who is in each cities VIP photo/mingle so if you attend a show and can send me the info I would appreciate it:)

Atlantic City Night 1: Photo: Sharna, Artem, Rashad, Emma & Keo Mingle: Alan & Britt

Atlantic City Night 2: Photo: Gleb, Lindsay, Rashad & Emma Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Morristown Night 1: Photo: Lindsay, Sasha, Emma, Sharna & Rashad Mingle: Alan & Britt

Morristown Night 2: Photo: Rashad, Emma, Lindsay & Artem Mingle: Hayley & Keo

Erie: Photo: Photo: Emma, Rashad, Sasha & Gleb Mingle: Alan & Britt

Rochester: Photo: Emma, Rashad, Sharna & Artem Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Albany: Photo: Emma, Sasha, Lindsay & Gleb Mingle: Alan & Britt

Hershey: Photo: Emma, Rashad, Sharna & Artem Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Lowell: Photo: Emma, Rashad, Gleb & Lindsay Mingle: Alan & Britt

White Plains: Emma, Rashad, Sharna & Sasha Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Binghamton: Emma, Rashad, Lindsay & Gleb Mingle: Alan & Britt

Washington DC: Emma, Rashad, Artem & Sharna Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Mohegan Sun Night 1: Emma, Rashad, Lindsay & Sasha Mingle: Alan & Britt

Mohegan Sun Night 2: Emma, Rashad, Sharna & Artem Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Raleigh NC Both Shows: Emma, Rashad, Lindsay & Gleb Mingle: Alan & Britt

Nashville: Emma, Heather, Sasha & Artem Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Louisville: Emma, Heather, Keo & Sharna Mingle: Alan & Britt

Huntsville: Emma, Heather, Artem & Alan Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Memphis: Emma, Heather, Sasha & Gleb Mingle: Alan & Britt

Shreveport: Emma, Heather, Artem & Sharna: Mingle: Keo & Hayley

San Antonio: Emma, Heather, Sasha & Gleb: Mingle: Alan & Britt

Corpus Christi: Emma, Heather, Sharna & Artem Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Little Rock: Emma, Heather, Sasha & Lindsay Mingle: Alan & Britt

Tulsa: Emma, Heather, Sharna & Lindsay Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Enid: Emma, Heather, Gleb & Artem Mingle: Alan & Britt

Springlfield: Emma, Heather, Sharna & Lindsay Mingle: Keo & Hayley

St Louis: Emma, Heather, Sasha & Artem Mingle: Alan & Britt

Milwaukee: Emma, Heather, Lindsay & Gleb Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Peoria: Emma, Heather, Sharna & Sasha Mingle: Alan & Britt

Akron: Emma, Heather, Lindsay & Gleb Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Grand Rapids: Emma, Heather, Sharna & Artem Mingle: Alan & Britt

Detroit: Emma, Heather, Sasha & Lindsay Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Merrillville: Emma, Heather, Sharna & Gleb Mingle: Alan & Britt

Minneapolis: Emma, Heather, Artem & Lindsay Mingle: Alan & Hayley

Omaha: Emma, Rashad, Sasha & Keo Mingle: Alan & Britt

Kansas City: Emma, Rashad, Sharna & Lindsay Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Salina: Emma, Rashad, Keo, Britt, Alan & Sasha Mingle: Hayley?

Denver: Artem, Lindsay, Emma & Rashad Mingle: Alan & Britt?

Salt Lake City: Emma, Rashad, Keo & Sharna Mingle: ? Hayley

Las Vegas: Emma, Rashad, Sasha & Lindsay Mingle: Alan & Britt

Tempe: Emma, Rashad, Sasha & Keo Mingle: Alan & Britt

San Diego: Emma, Rashad, Lindsay & Sharna Mingle: Keo & Hayley

Long Beach: Emma, Rashad, Sasha & Artem Mingle: Alan & Britt

Oakland: Emma, Rashad, Lindsay & Keo Mingle: Alan & Britt?

Reno: Emma, Rashad, Sasha & Sharna Mingle: Keo & Hayley?

Fresno: Emma, Rashad, Artem & Keo Mingle: Alan & Britt

Thank you for following again this tour!

June 17, 2017

Entertainment Blog

DWTS Season 24 Pre-Semi Finals Wrap Up

DWTS Pre-Semi Finals Wrap Up

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#dwts24

I figured I would do something different this week rather than the usual recap. It’s crazy we are already heading into the Semi-Finals in Season 24!

First I would like to say that is was sad to see Nick/Peta, Nancy/Artem and Bonner/Sharna go home the last two weeks. I really thought we would see Nancy/Artem in the Semi-Finals and I have to wonder if the packages had anything to do with it but, then again this season has been the one of surprise eliminations. I had the pleasure of meeting all 3 of them when I went to the live show a few weeks ago and all of them were kind, had a lot of heart and really wanted to give it their all. I felt the judges were far too harsh on Bonner last week and some statements just should not have been said.

As a fan of the show since Season 1 I really look forward to when I can attend a live show and see how the stars interact or don’t interact with the fans. I think it can be very telling overall.

We are down to the final 4 teams:

David & Lindsay #teamLadyAndTheGramp:

I have gone back and forth on David all season. I didn’t like the week where he seemed dismissive of Lindsay but I think he really came out with his best performance last week to Humble & Kind. That dance allowed us to feel the emotion and truly did highlight the friendship that has developed. Let’s face it this show is just as much about the relationship, the emotion and how a star/team makes you feel when you see them dance. I think they stand a shot at making it to the final 3.

Simone Biles & Sasha Farber #teamGoldenGiggles

I know this might not be a popular opinion but, I think it might be time for Simone to go. I think her attitude and comments back to the judges last week showed her age & maturity level. Yes she is an amazing superstar Olympic athlete but, fame can be fleeting. I agree 100% with what the judges keep saying as I have felt it all season. In this competition it’s not enough to just come out and nail a performance you have to have fans invest in you & root for you. The difference for me between she and Laurie last season is we all could feel the emotion from Laurie, we could relate to her. Remember the dance after her Grandma passed away and the dance to Chicago? She hadn’t had all the life experiences either but, she opened her heart and allowed the audience in. Simone has the talent no question but, to win DWTS you need to have audience totally invested.

Normani Kordei & Val Chmerkovskiy: #teamValMani

I think Normani has peaked at the exact right time this season. She has opened up week after week & allowed us into her heart, her life experience and showed off another level of her amazing talent. It’s been nice to watch the friendship/partnership develop between she and Val and I truly think she deserves to be in the finals. The contemporary dance last week was one of the most raw, emotional and powerful displayed on the show. The trio dance was a ton of fun. I am excited to see what they bring this week.

Rashad Jennings & Emma Slater #teamShadSquad

Rashad has truly blown me away this season and he and Emma absolutely deserve to be in the finals. I am not only really excited for Emma because she finally has an amazing partner that has allowed her to show off her fantastic skills but, mostly because this partnership is just perfection. Rashad is just one of those truly genuine, kind and caring individuals that I am truly honored to have met. He literally took time with everyone that wanted to speak to him, get a picture etc. and was incredibly down to earth and humble. He has grown as a dancer from week 1, he has taped into the magic formula of getting into character, being truly raw & emotional when the dance calls for it and brings the passion and intensity when it’s needed. I thought they were fantastic last week and the trio dance was excellent.

Final thoughts:

I think it should be Val and Normani & Emma & Rashad in the final 2. I think both are absolutely tremendous, they both have the total package and I would be happy to see either team win. I think Rashad might have a slight edge with viewers in that he came into the competition with no dance experience and developed and grew through the season but, I think Normani might have had the experience but, I think she showed growth in allowing people into her story.

Who’s excited for the DWTS Hot Summer Nights Tour? Buy your tickets, you will not be disappointed! They always have a great VIP experience too!

http://dwtstour.com/#tour

Until next time,

XOXO

Heather

May 14, 2017

Entertainment Blog

DWTS Season 24! #teamBoybands & #teamGirlGroup Week

DWTS Season Season 24! Week 6- #teamBoybands and #teamGirlGroup Week

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#dwts24

What a fun week this will be with Team Boy Bands vs Team Girl Group! Stay tuned for my blog from attending the Week 4 Most Memorable Year show. Life has been a bit hectic with travel, my best friend got married last week and then a move but, I promise to share all the fun details!

It was great to have Nick Carter in the ballroom as a guest judge and have Maks back in the ballroom after his calf injury.

Simone Biles & Sasha Farber #teamGoldenGiggles

Dance: Samba to music by: Destiny’s Child

Sasha and Simone are too cute. Simone is really doing well in the competition and she absolutely has the skill. I have been trying to put my finger on what I have felt is missing a bit. I think she isn’t totally connecting with the audience at home. She needs to have people get invested in her/root for her on top of having the fantastic skills. I thought their dance was really good this week though.

Bonner Bolton & Sharna Burgess #teamDenimNDiamonds

Dance: Rumba to music by: Backstreet Boys

I don’t agree with Bonner that he is the weakest dancer left in the competition. I think Bonner has heart, drive and desire which in my opinion goes far. He is improving each week and in my opinion the audience is pulling for him. I really love the partnership with Sharna. Sharna has such a way of bringing out the best in all of her partners. I would agree with Nick if Bonner could just let it go each week it could take him to the next level but, as someone who has learned to dance this year it’s hard to get out of your head.

Nancy Kerrigan & Artem Chigvintsev #teamBladesOfGlory

Dance: Paso Doble to music by: En Vogue

I had the pleasure of meeting Nancy when I was at the show a few weeks ago and she is seriously the nicest person. I think she gets too many negative comments for being emotional. All creative people just have a different way in how they process things or handle stress that doesn’t and shouldn’t make people not pull for her. I personally think she is what the competition is about, she has heart, she works hard, she improves each week and she truly gives it her all. I thought their dance this week was fantastic, she was strong, fierce and totally crushed it.

Nick Viall & Peta Murgatroyd #teamBabyGotBach

Dance: Jive music by: Beach Boys

I would say that Nick isn’t one of the top dancers left but, Peta is right the show is just as much about personality and he is improving each week. He does put his heart and soul into the competition that is for sure and when I met him he is one of those people that has crazy charisma. The Jive is a hard dance and I thought they did a good job.

Normani Kordei & Val Chmerkovskiy: #teamValMani

Dance: Salsa music by: Pussy Cat Dolls

Val and Normani really make another great partnership. I think you have really seen them step things up the last few weeks after all that traveling stopped. She’s shining at just the right time in the competition and is such a powerhouse. I know there was the issue with Len feeling like there was much Salsa content in it. That can go both ways they are also dealing with the music they get and how to put together the overall performance factor. I thought the dance was good, it was dynamic and it was fierce.

David Ross & Lindsay Arnold #teamLadyAndTheGramp

Dance: Argentine Tango music by: N’Sync

I am still on the fence on this team. Lindsay always works extremely hard with her partners and I didn’t really care for it when he made the disrespectful comment you are not my coach. She is your dance coach David you need her to teach you. I thought their dance was good, the lifts were risky for sure but, as always Lindsay has beautiful chorography.

Rashad Jennings & Emma Slater #teamShadSquad

Dance: Tango music by: Four Tops

This partnership remains one of my favorites this season and Rashad is truly a kind person. I was so impressed by him when I met him. He’s down to earth and just as sweet as can be. I loved in the package that he took Emma to NFL training too. Their dance this week was fun, intense, had a lot of great content and continued to highlight the growth Rashad has had as a dancer.

Heather Morris & Maksim Chmerkovskiy #teamMaksimumHeat

Dance: Rumba music by: TLC

It was so nice to get Maks back in the ballroom. Alan did a really fantastic job filling in for him and I think he truly earned a right to be a pro in a future season. I thought their dance this week was beautiful and it highlighted all of Heather’s technical skills. All season I think her issue has been in her connection with the audience. You can be the best dancer but, you need the audience/voters to pull for you.

Team Dances:

#teamboyband

I thought they did a great job on the team dance. It was fun, sexy and creative. I would say Rashad’s personality really shined like a diamond and you couldn’t help but, zoom in on him. Their magic mike portion to the NKOTB was awesome and showed they all had the right stuff.

#teamgirlgroup

I thought the girls did a good job. It was fun and also creative. The lighting issues that happened made it hard to see a lot of it. I thought all the girls were strong and performed really well.

In Jeopardy:

Artem & Nancy and Heather & Maks

This week we said goodbye to: Heather & Maks and it was shocking to me either couple was in the bottom. I truly feel the issue was the connection with the audience. You have to connect with the fans in the packages, when you have opportunities to meet them etc. The show I attended the other dancers would step out for a few minutes and meet fans but, Heather did her interviews and then just walked the other way never engaging. I never felt that or saw the desire to connect from Heather in my opinion. She has talent though hands down and definitely left too early in the competition. I absolutely don’t think Nancy/Artem belonged in the bottom 2 either and I hope fans will give Nancy a chance. She really his working hard and a total sweetheart.

Until next week!

XOXO

Heather

April 27, 2017

Entertainment Blog

DWTS Season Season 24! Week 3-Vegas Week

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I missed blogging last week due to having pneumonia. I am thankfully finally feeling better and excited to blog about this week’s episode. I did want to say it was so sad to see Witney and Chris go last week. They were a fun match up and it’s unfortunate we didn’t learn how extensive Chris’s injury was. Let’s see what Vegas week brings!

Super fun opening number!

Nick Viall & Peta Murgatroyd #teamBabyGotBach

Dance: Tango

Song: “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga

This partnership is really growing on me. It’s been so great having Peta back and Nick is showing a more vulnerable side to himself. I think he did improve week over week. He definitely appears more comfortable and confident than the first week. It absolutely takes time when you learn to dance. Nick and Peta are working hard and it shows.

Mr T & Kym Herjavec #teamDancinFools

Dance: Foxtrot

Song: “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” by Robbie Williams

This was a really different character for Mr T it was fun to see him in a more classic character. I thought they did a good job. I liked this softer side of him. He seems like he is a really great guy and I have done some reading on him and he truly does give back a lot. Keep up the great work!

Bonner Bolton & Sharna Burgess #teamDenimNDiamonds

Dance: Charleston

Song: “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody” by Fergie and GoonRock and Q-Tip

I thought they did a really great job this week. Sharna is brilliant about being able to create around injuries and they are such an amazing team. This is a tough dance. You can tell how much Bonner cares about the competition and that he really does want to improve each week. They are fun partnership and one that I still think will go far in this competition. I thought the scores were a bit low.

It was nice to get a preview to the Derek & Julianne Tour as well!!! For tickets and tour info please go to: https://moveliveontour.com/

Heather Morris & Maksim Chmerkovskiy #teamMaksimumHeat

Dance: Tango

Song: “Toxic” by Brittany Spears

Maks is still out injured and I am absolutely sending him out well wishes for a speedy recovery. It was nice to see him at the studio cheering Heather on tonight. Alan is filling in and I am glad he is getting a chance to shine as a Pro again. I thought they had a great tango! It was a lot of fun to watch, defiantly showed how much Heather has grown as a ballroom dancer.

Charo & Keo Motsepe #teamCuchiCuchi

Dance: Foxtrot

Song: “Chapel of Love” by The Dixie Cups

Charo has a huge, full of energy personality but, I really do like the friendship that seems to have developed with Keo. Keo is such a nice guy and I am glad he was a Pro again this season. I loved their dance tonight. It was elegant, beautiful, sweet and a lot of fun to watch. Bravo Keo on the wonderful choreography.

Simone Biles & Sasha Farber #teamGoldenGiggles

Dance: Quickstep

Song: “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley

Holy smokes that was one fast quickstep! Hats off to both Simone and Sasha for having the energy and stamina for that dance! Another fantastic job. Fun, energetic, lots of great technique and they really are a dynamo team. I am looking forward to seeing what they come up with for next week and showing a more emotional side to Simone.

Nancy Kerrigan & Artem Chigvintsev #teamBladesOfGlory

Dance: Samba

Song: “Shake Your Bon-Bon” by Ricky Martin

OMG Artem’s reaction to meeting Ricky Martin was awesome! Now he knows how we feel when we meet him! I absolutely LOVED their dance. In my opinion they have been under-rated to date everyone should sit up and take notice tonight because they just crushed it! Bravo, bravo, bravo! It was fun, it was technically fantastic, high energy and they really make such a fantastic team. I am smiling ear to ear!

David Ross & Lindsay Arnold #teamLadyAndTheGramp

Dance: Jazz

Song: “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent

This is another fun partnership. David is going way out of his comfort zone this week. He almost cracked himself up at the beginning. Their dance was filled with humor that is for sure. David seems like such a great guy. It was very, fun entertaining and creative.

Erika Jayne & Gleb Savchenko #teamPrettyXXpensive

Dance: Jive

Song: “Take Me to Heaven” by Patina Miller & Debbie Kurup & Amy Booth-Steel

I like this partnership too. It will be interesting to see what the judges say about the content but, other than that I liked it was more stripped down and more of a focus straight on the dance. It’s clear Erika and Gleb work really hard each week and they are a lot of fun to watch. The Jive is a really tough dance and I think they just put a different spin on it instead of all the kicks and flicks.

Rashad Jennings & Emma Slater #teamShadSquad

Dance: Samba

Song: “Swallia” by Jason Derulo featuring Nikki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign

This is another couple that I absolutely love this season. They have already formed such a great working relationship and Rashad can MOVE! They are doing crazy good this season and I could not be more excited for Emma to finally shine bright with an amazing partner. I didn’t agree with Julianne on this one I thought they did a really great job tonight. I really felt their scores were far too low.

Normani Kordei & Val Chmerkovskiy: #teamValMani

Dance: Foxtrot

Song: “Big Spender” by Shirley Bassey

I don’t know how Val and Normani have been doing it, that kind of travel is hard core tough on your body. They absolutely freaking crushed it tonight. What a fabulous dance! Normani has such a sparkling presence she shines the minute she takes the dance floor. What a wonderful job!

Jeopardy:

Keo & Charo and Peta & Nick

Tonight we said goodbye to Keo & Charo. Sad to see them go especially after their performance tonight. Much love to you Keo, be proud of all you did this season.

I will be at the live show next week! I am so excited to experience Most Memorable Year live!

Until Next Time,

XOXO

Heather

April 4, 2017

Entertainment Blog

DWTS Season Premiere Season 24! 400th Episode

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DWTS Season Premiere Season 24! 400th Episode

I have been counting the days & weeks to the premiere! Crazy it’s now Season 24! Congratulations to DWTS on its 400^th Episode! I have personally never missed one! It was another fantastic opening number! It should be another dynamic season with a wide range of personalities as always!

Normani Kordei & Val Chmerkovskiy: #teamValMani

Dance: Quickstep

Song: “Good Time Good Life” by Erin Bowman

This will be a challenging season for Val and Normani due to the fact they will be traveling while Fifth Harmony is one tour in Asia. I think this pair has a lot of potential. They had a very challenging first dance in the Quickstep but, I thought they did a really good job. It was fun, full of energy and really kicked off the show the right way!

I did want to address one thing. Some people thought Val was being cocky or saying something unkind about his partner when he talked about the averages. That is 100% false and I don’t know why people have to jump to negative conclusions. I went back and listened again to be sure I had it correct. He was referencing Normani’s Grandmother that is a huge fan of the show and has a catalog of scores from all seasons from the very 1^st. He said with tonight’s scores it might lower his average and she will have to write them down in her catalog.

Nancy Kerrigan & Artem Chigvintsev #teamBladesOfGlory

Dance: Viennese Waltz

Song: “She’s Always a Woman” by Billy Joel

I am so excited for Artem this season. He finally has a great partner and an athlete and I think they will go far in this competition. I remember being a little girl watching Nancy in the Olympics. She is so strong and full of grace and I believe this pair will be one to watch!

Their dance was elegant, beautiful and I think they did a fantastic job. I look forward to watching Nancy grow this season. I think each week she will feel more comfortable and relax a bit more but, it was a stunning opening performance!

Chris Kattan & Witney Carson #teamMangoTango

Dance: Cha Cha

Song: “What is Love” by Haddaway

Chris is an actor/comedian from SNL. Witney doesn’t watch much TV so she wasn’t sure about any of his characters. He did break his neck in the past so he is dealing with an injury. Their dance was fun to watch and it did seem like he was trying to be in character of a bad dancer.

I think this team will need to put in a lot more work to make it in the competition. Witney is very talented and I am sure she will continue to work hard and helping Chris grow as a dancer as the weeks continue.

Bonner Bolton & Sharna Burgess #teamDenimNDiamonds

Dance: Cha Cha

Song: “Move” by Luke Bryan

First of all they have serious chemistry. It was cute watching Sharna blush! Bonner broke his neck a year ago and was initially paralyzed and wanted to come and inspire people. I predict this couple will be red hot all season long! This was such a fun dance for the first week. It was hot, it was a ton of fun to watch and for me they will be one to watch this season!

I wanted to comment too on Hand Gate. Again I don’t know why some must automatically think the worst of someone. When you watch the video you can see he wasn’t facing Sharna to know where his hand was he just went to put it around her waist when she came up to him. Sharna commented on it last night on twitter “Anyone who has the ridiculous idea that it was intentional…is straight up stupid. As in lacking the intelligence to realize it was innocent”.

Charo & Keo Motsepe #teamCuchiCuchi

Dance: Salsa

Song: “Cuban Pete” by Mambo Companeros

Keo absolutely has his hands full this season. Charo has a big personality but, I am glad he is getting another shot as a Pro because he is very talented and such a nice guy. Their first dance was extremely energetic and fun.

I don’t know what happened at the end after the judge’s comments. I absolutely think she might want to relax a bit and listen to the judges or she’s going to give the audience the wrong impression.

Nick Viall & Peta Murgatroyd #teamBabyGotBach

Dance: Cha Cha

Song: “Let Me Love You” by DJ Snake & Tiesto featuring Justin Bieber

First of all, welcome back to Peta and congratulations on beautiful baby Shai. I wasn’t sure at all what to expect from Nick as a dancer. He surprised me a bit. He executed the moves well but, I agree he needs to try to relax and make it flow a bit more. It seemed a bit stiff.

Peta is known to always bring out the best in her partners and I am sure she will continue to work to bring out all of Nick’s strengths. He definitely has the determination to grow and continue to improve.

Heather Morris & Maksim Chmerkovskiy #teamMaksimumHeat

Dance: Viennese Waltz

Song: “Make Something Beautiful” by Ben Rector

I worry a bit about this pair just because of the chatter about it not being fair she is on the show because her title on social media says Professional Dancer. My opinion is everyone needs to give her a fair shot as ballroom and Latin dancing with a partner are very different than what she has done in the past. Julianne touched on that as well during her comments. We should also remember that she is not the first person on the show that has had dance experience.

Their first dance was full of grace, she is very light when she dances and she was able to get into character. It was beautiful and they will be one to watch this season.

David Ross & Lindsay Arnold #teamLadyAndTheGramp

Dance: Quickstep

Song: “Go Cubs Go” by Steve Goodman

David is the first baseball player to be on the show and seems to have a really fun personality. This partnership will be a lot of fun to watch and Lindsay is really good at pulling out her partner’s strengths.

Their first dance was a ton of fun to watch! I think David will surprise people this season as he gets more comfortable each week. I thought for a first week they did a good job. They definitely had the performance factor!

Erika Jayne & Gleb Savchenko #teamPrettyXXpensive

Dance: Salsa

Song: “XXPENSIVE” by Erika Jayne

I have always liked Erika on Real Housewives because she keeps it real. When I found out she would be paired with Gleb I was excited to see what they come up with this season. They are sure to bring the heat and the sizzle.

I thought they did a good job in the first week. It was sexy and they performed well! I think if they just relax a bit they will be one to watch this season. I am excited to see them tackle a ballroom routine and show some of her vulnerability.

Rashad Jennings & Emma Slater #teamShadSquad

Dance: Cha Cha

Song: “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars

I am beyond thrilled for Emma that she has a great partner this season and I was literally on my feet clapping for them as they were dancing last night. They are in it to win it and absolutely will be one to watch this season. Their personalities mesh so well and I bet they bring the fun all season long!

Their performance literally lit up the room! Bravo! I cannot wait to see what they do this season and it was awesome to see Emma beaming and so excited. She’s the sweetest!

Mr T & Kym Herjavec #teamDancinFools

Dance: Cha Cha

Song: “Theme from the A-Team” by Mike Post, Pete Carpenter & The Daniel Caine Orchestra

Welcome back to Kym it’s always nice to have her on the show! Mr T was one of the cast members I was interested to watch this season. I use to watch the A-Team as a kid and I know he has done a lot of work with youth over the years.

He has basic rhythm and a lot of positive energy. I think the more comfortable he gets the more we will see from this team. They have potential for sure.

Simone Biles & Sasha Farber #teamGoldenGiggles

Dance: Tango

Song: “Untouchable” by Tritonal and Cash Cash

This is another pair that is in it to win it! They both have such fun playful personalities and it will be a really fun match up! They had so much content skill for an opening week performance.

They were fantastic tonight. Simone was very graceful, they were a ton of fun to watch and I know this team will go far this season.

This season will be a ton of fun to watch and there is so much talent! It will be interesting to see who will make the final 3! As a fan I couldn’t be more excited!

Top of the leaderboard was Simone/Sasha. Bottom was Witney/Chris

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Until Next Time,

XOXO

Heather

March 21, 2017

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