The teams are challenged to do two different dances to one song in what’s being called a “fusion dance.” They must also take part in a swing dance marathon at the end of the night. Let’s see which All-Stars shined.

Apolo & Karina: For their fusion dance, Apolo and Karina must combine the cha cha & paso doble. Fusion equals heat in this action-packed routine. Len feels that Apolo really attacked the dance in a week where he feared he may have been tempted to play it safe. Bruno thinks it was a clean, powerful triumphant routine. Carrie Ann loves that Apolo is still pushing himself, as this was the first time he’s ever taken off his shirt on the show. Trip 9s gives them a total of 27 for this fusion dance. They add the 6 they received in the swing dance marathon for a grand total of 33 for the night.

Emmitt & Cheryl: Cheryl was pretty in pink. Emmitt was also looking pretty sharp as this team combined a rumba & samba. Bruno feels it was a smooth and balanced blend of the two dances. Carrie Ann feels Emmitt was lacking in his upper body movement, but Len believes that not even he could have done better than that in the dance. 8.5, 9.5 and 9.5 gives them a total of 27.5 for their fusion dance. They add the 7 they received in the swing dance marathon for a grand total of 34.5 for the night.

Kirstie & Maks: This team is tasked with mixing the quickstep & samba for their fusion dance. Carrie Ann says Kirstie lost herself in the second half with the samba, but the quickstep was good. Len says there were a few incidents in an admirable effort. Bruno says only Kirstie can turn Cinderella into a stripper. It’s always great to watch her. Trip 8s gives them a total of 24 for their fusion dance. They add the 4 they received in the swing dance marathon for a grand total of 28 for the night.

Kelly & Valentin: This team must combine the cha cha & foxtrot for their fusion dance. Len says the foxtrot was smooth even though there was a little incident in the beginning. Bruno says the timing was good as was the control. Carrie Ann loved the balance of elegance as well as the tightness of the cha cha. Trip 9s gives them a total of 27 for this fusion dance. They add the 9 they received in the swing dance marathon for a grand total of 36 for the night.

Melissa & Tony: This team must combine the tango & cha cha for their fusion dance. Bruno says Melissa was on fire out there. Carrie Ann says Melissa is a star. She loves the transitions in the dance. Len thought the tango and cha cha was well-fused in a well done dance. Scores of 10, 9.5 and 9.5 gives them a total of 29 for this fusion dance. They add the 10 they received in the swing dance marathon for a grand total of 39 for the night.

Shawn & Derek: This team is tasked with mixing the tango & paso doble. Shawn must pair up with her original dance partner Mark Ballas due to the fact that her current partner, Derek Hough, aggravated an old injury. Carrie Ann thinks there wasn’t one stepped that was missed. Len says the dance was an explosive firecracker. Bruno says that as far as fusions go, that dance was flawless. Three perfect 10s gives them a perfect 30 for their fusion dance. They add the 8 they received in the swing dance marathon for a grand total of 38 for the night.

Gilles & Peta: This team must combine the Argentine Tango & samba for their fusion dance. Len says that there was a seamless transition from tango to samba. Bruno says that Gilles had great presence and command. Carrie Ann still sees a problem with Gilles’ arms, but felt it was a fantastic fusion. Scores of 9.5, 9.5 and 9.5 gives them a total of 28.5 for this fusion dance. They add the 5 they received in the swing dance marathon for a grand total of 33.5 for the night.

The scores from tonight’s show will be added to next week’s totals as the All-Stars brace themselves for a double elimination!