DWTS' Lance Bass: What You'll See on Tonight's Show

TANGO TO THE TOP
After last week's tango, we are finally tied with Brooke [Burke] and Derek [Hough]! Everything we’ve done so far has been trial and error, and for the first few weeks, we tried to put in all the bells and whistles in our routines that would entertain everyone. We ended up overdoing it to the point where people weren't looking at the crazy steps we were doing - they just wanted a traditional dance.

I'm definitely getting more secure with the show, though. Getting positive feedback from the judges (and having Len request that we do the encore dance) after our tango changed my whole mood. Now we're flying high and just trying to keep the momentum going into this week.

SWINGIN' WITH THE STARS
During the first three weeks, the producers have had a good time playing with our emotions and holding us until the end of the show to declare us safe. Judging by Len’s comments after our tango, it seems like they threw us a bone this week in giving us West Coast Swing.

Most of the show's pro ballroom dancers have a style they specialize in, and West Coast Swing is Lacey’s specialty. It’s the first time they’re introducing it and some of the show’s other pros don’t even know how to do it. It’s almost like the pros are brought down to [the celebrities’] level having to learn something new. I’m very excited that I have the partner who’s a seven-time U.S. Open Swing Dance champion. This should be our week to shine, but we also have a lot to prove. Everyone’s going to expect it to be good, so it has to be beyond amazing.

TONIGHT'S TEASERS
As part of our rehearsal this week, I met with Lacey's dad, Buddy Schwimmer on Thursday. He is the king of swing, and he taught me a lot of great moves. I basically have the first family of swing teaching me this week. Lacey and I actually got another Rihanna song to dance to this week, “Breakin’ Dishes,” which is my favorite Rihanna song. It works perfectly for swing.

HIP-HOP HURRAY!
With West Coast Swing, it’s not about form, which is a lot more my style. It’s more loose and grounded with a lot of fast footwork. Our performance this week is really going to be about the attitude we put in it. That’s going to be way better for me, because it has a bit of hip-hip vibe to it. I can finally be, as Len says, "hip-hoppish!"

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