00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the times dancing with
00:10the stars pairs turned up the heat on the dance floor by turning their duo into a trio.
00:20Number 10.
00:21Bethany Mota, Derek Hough, and Tony Dovolani, Argentine Tango.
00:26An Argentine Tango is a dance of power, intimacy, and precision.
00:30To perform it well, you need an exceptional connection with your partner to draw the audience
00:35into its intense rhythm.
00:36Now imagine doing that not with one partner, but with two.
00:50Mota effortlessly brought her chemistry with Hough to the dance, creating a passionate
00:54and powerful Argentine Tango.
00:56She moves smoothly between Hough and Dovolani, commanding the stage with fierce focus and
01:01almost hypnotic eye contact.
01:13It's so seamless, you'd think she'd been dancing in trios her whole life.
01:17This style isn't easy, but together they delivered a performance that left the audience on the
01:21edge of their seats.
01:29Number 9.
01:30Lori Hernandez, Valentin Shmierkowski, and Maxim Shmierkowski, Samba.
01:35Why dance with one Shmierkowski brother when you can dance with two?
01:45In this Samba, they tell the story of two dancers preparing for a competition, with
01:49Max as their instructor.
01:51It's a fun, high-energy routine that balances intricate choreography with great storytelling.
02:03The brothers provide a perfect backdrop to let the young dancers shine, and their enjoyment
02:08is infectious.
02:09It's hard not to get swept up in the adrenaline.
02:12This performance truly has it all, sharp choreography, flawless execution, speed, dynamism, and unfiltered
02:19joy.
02:21Of course, dancing with two handsome gentlemen doesn't hurt either.
02:23We may not be pros, but from where we're sitting, they look more than competition-ready.
02:38Number 8.
02:39Nastia Liukin, Derek Hough, and Sasha Farber, Jive.
02:43Even for a pro dancer, coming back after an injury to a jive is daunting.
02:48Those dances never let up.
02:50Unfortunately, it was trio week, and with a love triangle theme, Derek could hand off
02:54some of the more intense moments to fellow pro Sasha.
03:05Throughout the routine, Nastia skillfully moves between the two, easing into it with
03:09Derek and kicking up the energy with Sasha.
03:11The music set the stage perfectly for these shifts in tempo, and Liukin keeps up effortlessly.
03:19She transitions between the pair smoothly, never letting the change in vibe trip her
03:28up.
03:29Derek is known for his innovative routines, but this one is definitely among his best.
03:42Number 7.
03:43Paige Van Zandt, Mark Ballas, and Alan Burstyn, Samba.
03:47This duo chose Alan, who had danced with Paige earlier in the season.
03:50Their chemistry was so hot it set the tabloids on fire.
03:54Whether the rumors were true or not, it's the perfect kind of energy for a fiery samba.
04:08The concept had all three as peacocks, with the two guys competing for Van Zandt's attention.
04:13From the first beat, she takes center stage, strutting her feathers while Ballas and Burstyn
04:18follow her every move.
04:26She might be the celebrity, but she's clearly ruling the roost here.
04:30This routine brought the wild party vibe of the samba to life, and we wanted to jump right
04:35in on the fun.
04:47Number 6.
04:48Zendaya, Valentin Shmirkovsky, and Gleb Savchenko, Salsa.
04:53Val and Gleb make quite the team when it comes to show-stopping trios.
05:04While their dance with Elizabeth Berkley is phenomenal, we simply couldn't overlook
05:08this sizzling routine with Zendaya.
05:19We all know she can dance, but what really stands out here isn't just her flawless execution
05:24of the choreography, which, by the way, is non-stop, but the way she truly performs it.
05:30You can feel her joy radiating throughout the entire routine, and her energy lights
05:34up the room.
05:44The choreography does a fantastic job of keeping Zendaya in the spotlight, while seamlessly
05:48integrating her with her dance partners.
05:51It was such a joyful performance that we didn't want it to end.
06:02Number 5.
06:03Alfonso Ribeiro, Whitney Carson, and Lindsay Arnold, Paso Doble.
06:07This Paso Doble was a high-energy storm of intensity and drama, packed into a thrilling
06:1290-ish seconds.
06:21Whitney and Lindsay, the queens of trio dances, worked in perfect sync, making their celebrity
06:26partner shine.
06:27Ribeiro fully embraces his matador role, delivering every move with fierce precision and unwavering
06:33commitment.
06:42The studio audience's cheers lasted almost as long as the dance itself, and we were hooked
06:46on the excitement and energy, too.
06:48It really is just one of those dances you can watch on repeat and feel just as buzzed
06:53every time.
07:03Ribeiro would join Whitney in another outstanding trio dance, this time as the guest star in
07:08her and Frankie Muniz's drive.
07:15Number 4.
07:16Calvin Johnson, Lindsay Arnold, and Whitney Carson, Salsa.
07:20We've said it before and we'll say it again, Whitney and Lindsay are trio dance royalty.
07:25This time, Whitney turned the twosome into a threesome, and they truly brought their
07:29A-game.
07:37Calvin hit the jackpot with two phenomenal dancers and choreographers for this spicy
07:42salsa.
07:43Collaboration is brilliant, with top-tier choreography that makes it look like the most
07:47fun ever.
07:48Also, major props to Calvin.
07:51Performing lifts and tricks can be challenging enough when there's just one person to think
07:54about, but two?
07:56That's a whole other level.
07:57Yet he makes it look so easy.
08:00It made us wish they could dance as a trio every week.
08:10Number 3.
08:11Riker Lynch, Alison Holker, and Brittany Cherry, Jazz.
08:14Show this dance to someone who's never seen the show and isn't familiar with Lynch, and
08:18they might have trouble picking out the celebrity from the prose.
08:28The speed, energy, and complexity are enough to leave us exhausted just thinking about
08:33it.
08:34Yet we totally want an invite to this party.
08:35The routine is packed with risks, where one misstep could be disastrous.
08:40Thankfully, everything goes perfectly, letting Lynch showcase his moves and personal flair.
08:55It's no wonder he was chosen to join Milo and Whitney in their Season 27 salsa.
08:59If we had to choose any former contestant to join our trio, based on this dance, Riker
09:04would be very high on our list.
09:17Number 2.
09:18Corbin Bleu, Karina Smirnoff, and Whitney Carson, Jazz.
09:22Bleu brought his Broadway experience to the rehearsal room for this routine in a true
09:26collaboration with his pro dancers.
09:35Even his partner Karina thought that some of his ideas were a tad on the ambitious side.
09:39Yet come performance night, it was clear that three creative minds can be better than one.
09:52They infused their routine with so many styles, leaving practically no beat untouched.
09:58It was inspired by Bob Fosse, but with a modern twist that Carrie Ann Inaba said she imagined
10:03could reflect how Fosse might have choreographed today.
10:06This dance was one of those standout performances that'll always be remembered as iconic Dancing
10:10with the Stars history.
10:23Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:26James Hinchcliffe, Sharna Burgess, and Jenna Johnson, jive.
10:30They were off to the races with this dance.
10:38Carlos Penavega, Whitney Carson, and Karina Smirnoff, Charleston.
10:43A modern take on a good old-fashioned Charleston.
10:54Amber Riley, Derek Hough, and Mark Ballas, Salsa.
10:57Someone ordered their salsa extra hot.
11:05Bindi Irwin, Derek Hough, and Mark Ballas, Jazz.
11:09Nothing like adding a third to really jazz up a routine.
11:22Normani, Valentin Shmierkovski, and Alan Burstyn, jive.
11:26Remind us again, who's the celeb here because we see a trio of pros?
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11:55Jordan Fisher, Lindsay Arnold, and Corbin Bleu, Salsa.
11:59Do trios get any more perfect than this?
12:02Bleu and Fisher are showmen through and through, and Arnold definitely goes harder than most
12:06when choreographing.
12:15This routine is fearless, with Arnold being flipped and thrown around at lightning speed.
12:20She clearly trusts her partners completely, giving them an ambitious routine that they
12:24totally deliver on and then some.
12:36The choreography is bold and exciting, and their synchronicity is stunning.
12:40It might be a competition, but it feels like we're just watching them have the time of
12:44their lives in a dance club.
12:46This salsa is as hot as it gets, and we could never get tired of watching it.
12:57Who is your dream dance trio?
12:59Let us know in the comments.
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