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Welcome back to The Ballroom Dance Diaries! In this episode, Carole and Kim break down all the drama, standout artistry, and backstage politics of Dancing with the Stars, Season 35, Week 4.

From breathtaking Waltzes to heavily scrutinized Rumbas, we look at the leaderboard through the trained eye of competitive Pro-Am dancers:

The Dance Whisperer Returns: Mark Ballas and Maura take the top spot—was it the float choreography, pure teaching mastery, or a well-deserved 9 from Carrie Ann?

The Rumba Breakdown: Val & Jenna’s deep connection vs. the ballet foundation advantage—why are they stuck in Latin dances, and are they being set up for an upset?

Shocking Elimination: Sierra and Brandon get voted out after an ill-fated Jazz routine. Was production setting them up to fail at the top of the hour?

Costume & Frame Disasters: Tyler & Sharna’s confusing "Rumba-dress" Foxtrot and Jackson & Emma’s missed catch and frame struggles.

The "Ick" Factor: Why Connor and Rylee’s overly suggestive Rumba completely missed the mark.

Standout Moments: Daniela & Ezra blowing minds by interchanging Leader and Follower roles, and Harry & Jenna quietly dominating the night's only Tango.

Judge Influence & Mariah Carey Night: Are the judges planting loaded words to sway America's votes?

Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to Week 4 & Mariah Carey Night
1:15 Mark Ballas & Maura: The Artistry Breakdown
4:40 Val & Jenna's Rumba: Ballet Advantage vs. Latin Fatigue
8:20 Body Types in Ballroom: Arm Length & Pro Inspiration
11:55 Sierra & Brandon's Shock Elimination: Was Jazz a Setup?
16:10 Tyler & Sharna: Costuming Confusion & Pro Survival Tactics
20:45 Jackson & Emma: The Missed Catch & Frame Issues
23:30 Connor & Rylee's Rumba: Breaking Down the "Ick" Factor
26:40 Daniela & Ezra: Flipping Leader and Follower Roles
28:45 Julia Stiles & Ezra: The Breakthrough Viennese Waltz
30:10 Amber's Figure Skating Habits & Footwork Problems
33:15 Guillermo & Whitney: Why Samba While 7 Months Pregnant?
37:30 Harry & Jenna: The Underrated Tango
40:50 Are the Judges Planting Doubt in America's Mind?
43:10 What to Expect for Week 5


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