I will admit, I was cheering for Melanie. I am slightly biased, however. I have went to the same school as her from kindergarten to 12th grade. We were in Girl Scouts together at one point (we both ended up leaving to pursue our interests in the arts). We were even on the fifth grade step team together! Ever since elementary school, everyone has known she was destined for greatness. On top of that, she is one the sweetest people I have ever met. Everyone in the school loved her.

And as for technique... if she dances from her head then now I know a reason I like her style. I like very heady performances (they remind me of my high school's marching performances). And though I know little about dance, I felt I connected with her performances more.

To each his or her own! They were all amazing. If only I could dance at about half their level...

It's sounds weird but this is honestly a show where it doesn't matter if you win or lose, making it to the finale is the biggest prize (you're seen the most) and all of them will work.

This season was strong but because we didn't see their personalities as much...I just didn't connect on the emotional level I usually do.

The true superstar of this season?

Sonya Tayeh.

(& Travis Wall because when he choreographs, I just die)

Ditto!

In years past, I have been back and forth about Sonya.. One week I'd love her choreography, and the next, not so much. But this season (except for, I think maybe one dance), I've loved everything she's done. And I'm so glad they did the Geisha dance last night. It's probably my favorite group performance of any season.

Travis is unbelievable. I actually commented to a friend the other day that he's seemed absent from the show recently, though. Unless I missed something? But I'd guess he's working on something else.

But every time Cat says, "..a blah blah blah routine by Travis Wall..," I think to myself "YEEEESSSSS!!"

She was just phenomenal this season! However, I've always been a pretty loyal Sonya fan, simply because I love off-the-wall choreography.

Speaking of off-the-Wall...Lord Bless Travis Wall. I feel the same way! If Travis is involved, I already know I like it. Last season there were three instances in which my life was made:

Kent & Lauren are dancing with all stars Mark & Kathryn...choreographed by Travis Wall.

Kent & Lauren are dancing together...choreographed by Travis Wall.

Kent is dancing with all star Neil...choreographed by Travis Wall. (The three of them looked like adorable dancing brothers)

...Travis blows my mind when he choreographs. He literally transports me to whatever world he wants me to be in.

This season...I never like Caitlin or Mitchell..until they did the 70s rock star (piece of my heart) Travis Wall piece. Which is one of my favorites.

GAH! Travis.