Dancing with the Stars: Episode #12.1

Season 12 Opener! This season began with the first of two performance nights. For Week One, the stars took to the dancefloor to perform the Foxtrot or the Cha Cha. The biggest change this season is perhaps the feel of the show — from the costumes to the set to the music. But the headline is: Kirstie can dance! Chelsea & Mark executed a solid first Foxtrot out the gates earning them 21 points. Wendy & Tony did not fare so well. Wendy was unsure and, frankly, freaked out during her timid Cha Cha... only 14 points! The Cha Cha danced by Hines & Kim was surprisingly spot on. Hines has moves, getting him a total of 21. Petra & Dmitry's Foxtrot was smooth, graceful and impressive. Were they robbed with a mere 18 points? Romeo & Chelsie looked great out there as a couple, but the judges want to see him improve. 19 points. The Foxtrot performed by Sugar Ray & Anna had a sluggish start, but ended on point... 17 points, to be exact. Team Kendra & Louis flaunted Kendra's shakables. She can move, but she also has room to improve with a total score of 18. Ralph & Karina's Foxtrot impressed with the highest scores of the night. 24 points! Chris & Cheryl did a Cha Cha to the Clash's "Should I Stay or Should I Go" that got everyone fired up. 19 points. Mike & Lacey's Foxtrot left room for improvment, but it was cute and a little bit racey. 13 points - ew! Kirstie & Maks stole the show with their cha cha to Cee Lo's "Forget You." It was truly one of the most unforgettable moments in Dancing history, earning them an unexpected 23 points and 2nd place on the leader board. This competition just got interesting After week 1, Ralph and Kirstie, rank highest on the leaderboard, each having scored the first 8's of the season, while Mike and Wendy have room to go, each having seen the "4" paddles from the judges. Remember, though it's your vote at home as well as the judges that decide who will stay dancing and who will retire their shoes from the ballroom. For more opinions on the night, check out Jim and Maria at He Said / She Said. Don't forget to cheer on your favorite team on our team pages.   Music and Dances for Week One Pair Dance Song Artist       Chelsea & Mark Foxtrot King of Anything Sara Bareilles   Wendy & Tony Cha Cha I'm Every Woman Chaka Khan   Hines & Kym Cha Cha Club Can't Handle Me Flo Rida f David Guetta   Petra & Dmitry Foxtrot Don't Know Why Norah Jones   Romeo & Chelsea Cha Cha Romeo Basement Jaxx   Sugar Ray & Anna Foxtrot The Power of Love Huey Lewis & The News   Kendra & Louis Cha Cha When Love Takes Over David Guetta f Kelly Rowland   Ralph & Karina Foxtrot Ain't That a Kick in the Head Robbie Williams   Chris & Cheryl Cha Cha Should I Stay or Should I Go The Clash   Mike & Lacey Foxtrot Cooler Than Me Mike Posner   Kirstie & Maks Cha Cha Forget You Cee Lo Green