00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the Dancing with the Stars
00:11routines that gave us more tingles than there are sequins in the ballroom.
00:21Number 10.
00:22Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold's Freestyle, Season 25.
00:26Was there ever a week when Jordan and Lindsay didn't give us chills?
00:29Everything from their emotional contemporary routine to their sizzling salsa with Corbin
00:33Blue made our hair stand on end.
00:36So is it any surprise that they packed all those chills-inducing moments into one epic
00:40freestyle?
00:48This dance brought everything we loved about them from day one, plus ambitious lifts and
00:53tricks that solidified their incredible partnership.
00:55They delivered the ritz, glitz, and everything in between, making it a total showstopper.
01:08We really were spoiled with treats in the Season 25 finals, as Jordan and Lindsay weren't
01:12the only duo whose freestyle still lives rent-free in our minds today.
01:24Number 9.
01:25James Hinchcliffe and Sharna Burgess' Argentine Tango, Season 23.
01:30This dance was hot with a capital H. Sure, that gave us all the tingly feels, but that's
01:35not the only reason we chose this routine.
01:47Sharna took a huge risk by letting her partner lead her around the floor while she was blindfolded.
01:53This cranked up the intensity and had us on the edge of our seats holding our breath.
02:01Plus, this was Sharna's first dance back after an injury, which makes the trust she had in
02:09her partner even more phenomenal.
02:11She definitely doesn't play it safe with her choreography, and you can feel the fighting
02:15spirit in both dancers.
02:17If our chills are any sign, the payoff was totally worth it.
02:29Number 8.
02:30Charli D'Amelio and Mark Ballas' Contemporary, Season 31.
02:34Season 31 gave us routines that dug deep into our hearts and set up shop for life.
02:49One that really stood out was Charli D'Amelio's Contemporary routine.
02:53It showed us that even someone who seems super confident and happy on the surface might be
02:57battling some inner demons.
03:00Mark came up with this stunning routine where he personifies Charli's anxiety, and it really
03:05captures that relatable struggle of dealing with mental health.
03:15The choreography is gorgeous, but it's the emotion and intention behind each step that
03:20really pulls at our heartstrings.
03:22Charli dances with her heart on her sleeve, making us feel like we were right there with
03:26her through this experience.
03:33Number 7.
03:34Normani and Valentin Smirkovski's Contemporary, Season 24.
03:38This dance was influenced by the singer's experiences with cyber harassment and her
03:42journey of rediscovering herself through it all.
03:50We already knew Normani is an outstanding dancer, but like Charli before, she dances
03:55each step from the heart and the deepest depths of her soul.
03:59You can't help but get lost in the story she's telling.
04:08Normani has always expressed her close bond with dance, and you can really feel her passion
04:13for it.
04:14Val showed off his incredible connection with his partner by skillfully transforming her
04:18story into this unforgettable routine.
04:20Together they took a painful memory and turned it into a powerful dance.
04:24And it's just beautiful.
04:32Number 6.
04:33Kelly Pickler and Derek Hough's Freestyle, Season 16.
04:36Derek Hough might just be one of the most innovative pro dancers we've ever seen in
04:40Dancing with the Stars history.
04:51This proved incredibly true in Season 16, where he decided that for his super-sized
04:55freestyle with country singer Kelly Pickler, he didn't need any fancy gimmicks but a really
05:00good routine.
05:01During the VT, Derek told Kelly he'd incorporated moves he wouldn't even try with a pro, showing
05:06his faith in their partnership.
05:20Their dance brought Carrie-Anne Inaba to tears, and Len Goodman gave a standing ovation.
05:25It proved that a dance from the heart can speak far louder than one relying on tricks
05:29and glitz to deliver the wow factor.
05:39Number 5.
05:40Gilles Marini and Sheryl Burke's Argentine Tango, Season 8.
05:43The chemistry between this pair was always absolute fire, yet their Argentine Tango took
05:48it to the next level.
05:58They didn't just nail the steps, they really put in the effort to tell a story that felt
06:03like a gripping tale full of intrigue, danger, and passion.
06:06The dance was the ultimate tease, playing with tempo and shadowing to keep the audience
06:11hooked on even the smallest steps.
06:22It left us feeling all kinds of emotions, and those tingles felt like they would never
06:26end.
06:27It was one of those routines that was so engrossing that we were almost caught off guard when
06:30it finally came to an end.
06:32What a performance.
06:42Number 4.
06:43Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough's Freestyle, Season 21.
06:46We'll never tire of watching or talking about this dance, or ugly crying just as hard
06:51every time.
07:02Bindi's tribute to her late father Steve Irwin is incredibly moving.
07:05She truly does him proud.
07:07It's amazing how Derek created a routine that allowed her to express all those emotions,
07:11especially since he's only connected to the story through her memories.
07:25You can feel how she channeled years of grief and pain into every single step.
07:29Their heartfelt performance ends with them walking to the back of the stage, and phantom
07:33footprints appear between them.
07:35And if that doesn't get you, Bindi had no idea Derek would show that photo of her dad
07:39at the end.
07:49Number 3.
07:50Niall DeMarco and Peeta Murgatroyd's Freestyle, Season 22.
07:54The actor and model was the second deaf person to compete in the dance contest, and he quickly
07:58won over viewers with his spectacular sense of rhythm, sharp moves, and tight bond with
08:03his pro dancer Peeta.
08:15For their freestyle, the pair danced to Disturbed's version of the Simon & Garfunkel song, Sound
08:20of Silence.
08:21Niall personally reached out to the band for permission, feeling the song perfectly captured
08:25his community's story and the obstacles they faced.
08:39While the dance is exceptional, we can't help but watch DeMarco's face, which almost tells
08:43the community's difficult history through his eyes.
08:46This performance stands as a defining moment in Dancing With The Stars history.
08:50Representation truly does matter.
09:07Number 2.
09:08Selma Blair and Sasha Farber's Waltz, Season 31.
09:12This week, Selma Blair chose the year she was diagnosed with MS as her most memorable.
09:19Sadly, that week, she also learned she had to leave the competition due to the stress
09:31it was placing on her body.
09:33However, she and Sasha shared one last dance, and it was the perfect way to wrap up her
09:37time on the show.
09:47They couldn't have picked a more fitting song, either.
09:49Selma showed us all that there's just as much strength, if not more, in knowing your limits
09:54and respecting your body as there is in pushing through to the finish line.
09:58It's definitely one of those moments that will be talked about for years to come.
10:11Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:15Sochi Gomez and Valentin Shmierkovski's freestyle, Season 32.
10:19Arguably one of the best freestyles we've ever seen on the show, we have goosebumps
10:23just thinking about it.
10:35Amanda Clute's and Alan Burstyn's contemporary, Season 30.
10:39Just the most beautiful tribute to her late husband, actor Nick Cordero.
10:49Paige Van Zandt and Mark Ballas' jive, Season 22.
10:53Our chills need to catch their breath after watching that.
11:04Mel B and Maxim Shmierkovski's Paso Doble, Season 5.
11:08Now this is how you bring the spice to the dance floor.
11:19Jennifer Grey and Derrick Hoff's Viennese Waltz, Season 11.
11:23A dance that would have made Johnny, and Patrick Swayze, very proud.
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11:52Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas' freestyle, Season 8.
11:55We can only imagine the pro dancer's creativity going into overdrive when they're paired
11:59with an Olympic gymnast.
12:03However, Shawn left her gold medals at the rehearsal room door, focusing instead on the
12:12skills she'd honed throughout the season.
12:14Sure, they tapped into Johnson's gymnastics, but it isn't the main focus.
12:18Instead, it's seamlessly integrated into the dance.
12:35What blows us away was just how much content they packed into this routine.
12:39It's high energy, high speed, and totally non-stop.
12:42Honestly, it felt like it needed a do not try this at home disclaimer.
12:46If we weren't already on our feet, the chills we felt would have pushed us up for a standing
12:51ovation.
13:02Which dance routine gave you fuete level chills?
13:05Let us know in the comments.
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