Top 20 Jenna Johnson Performances on Dancing with the Stars

sometimes on the darkest days a ray of sunshine breaks through welcome to ms mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 20 jenna johnson performances on dancing with the stars it's a super intense dance you have to attack it just like beyonce angel of the ballroom with the heap action of a devil everything i like this is why artists create to have moments like this where it's just pure perfection for this list we'll be looking at the most memorable dances that this professional has performed on the show so far which of jenna's dances got a perfect score from you let us know in the comments if you like what you're hearing be sure to check out the full song at the link [Music] below [Music] number 20 cha-cha-cha to that walk with adam rip-on during their dance debut this pair proved that they were here to slay [Music] the choreography was full of fun and sassy steps including voguing and their own take on the iconic death drop at the end carrian said that it was clear that adam was born to do this show for week one they certainly set the bar high and cemented themselves as the ones to watch you can see the blossoming friendship between this pair and their chemistry only makes the dance even more compelling this routine was so fierce that we imagine that even mamaroo would offer her highest contragulations on week one to achieve that level is quite extraordinary number 19. trio salsa to i'm too sexy with joe amabile and jordan kimball for season 27's trio night jenna invited joe amabile's fellow bachelor alum jordan kimball to join in for a very memorable salsa though neither guy was a natural dancer they performed with commitment even while jordan dealt with a wardrobe malfunction the trio showed strong chemistry and great teamwork in this playful piece unfortunately the judges weren't exactly blown away that said both these bachelors had a great attitude about their dancing and that's what sold the number [Music] apparently everyone had fun so much so that the performance would get an all-bachelor encore for the finale i have no idea if i was watching magic my tragic mic michael the mechanics no idea number 18 jive to kiss you with jake t austin perhaps best known for his role in wizards of waverly place jake hoped this would be an opportunity to show audiences another side of him i think it's an important time for me to be back in the spotlight i'm not this kid that you used to see on tv he dove straight into the deep end with this high stamina speedy and incredibly energetic drive perhaps he struggles to keep up with his dance partner but there's no denying that they're having a lot of fun [Music] you have to commend him on his eagerness and determination too he and jenna are clearly a perfect match and we can only imagine the heights they could have reached together unfortunately after just two dances jake and jenna were eliminated from the competition and let me kiss you number 17 cha-cha-cha to go diego go theme with jake t austin if you thought jake's voice sounded familiar you've probably seen this nick jr show in which he plays the title role it also turns out that its theme song is perfect for a cha-cha inside to the rescue is a very special child this latin style is challenging at the best of times and this dance in particular was especially lively and fast in hindsight jake said that he probably should have opted for the slower dances in his first couple of weeks [Music] still there's no denying how much fun they're both having throughout the number sadly the audience decided that it really was time for diego to go and they were eliminated [Music] number 16 argentine tango to el tango to roxanne with joe amabile while these two were often considered the season 27 underdogs this was the week that everything changed joe needs to be shaken up and i have the perfect idea dancing a halloween inspired argentine tango the pair brought all the intensity and drama making this their best dance yet [Music] we'll [Music] [Applause] sure there might have been one tiny mishap but their performance was so spectacular that we'd be compelled to turn a blind eye even the judges agreed that this was a huge improvement from the previous weeks and sent them soaring up the leaderboard what a huge change now you understand what we're talking about presence commitment following through with every move sometimes all it takes is embodying a character and becoming immersed in the story to turn a good performance into a great one number 15 jazz to good vibrations with neve shulman neve was surprised to learn that his partner didn't know that mark wahlberg was the artist behind their song but considering she wasn't actually born yet when the song came out we think she can probably be forgiven still she manages to choreograph this epic feel-good throwback hitting one classic jazz move after another while jazz routines on the show often rely on mind-blowing lifts this one instead focused on nailing the full-on and detailed choreography [Music] [Applause] [Music] they paid off too as the judges loved their performance and scored them 26 out of 30. this performance never fails to put a smile on our faces number 14. paso doble to survivor with caramel brown they say always leave them wanting more which is exactly what we got with this spooktacular pasado play caramel felt the song strongly reflected his journey on the show so far and was ready to attack it like beyonce would i have been the survivor every week it's been low scores you're not good enough and so this week is another chance to show the judges that i love being here and i'm going to the top they definitely would have made queen bee proud with this powerful passo which they dance with the utmost conviction and ferocity unfortunately as amazing as their performance was the competition was so fierce that it wasn't enough to save them that week however in an essay for people jenna said that she felt like they quote went out with a bang and we could not agree more we had good scores the fan was into it and then you know we got lifted up at the end as if we won the mirror ball so i think we left feeling like champions number 13. foxtrot to the way you look tonight with neve shulman this phenomenal pair performed two spectacular foxtrots during season 29 however we just have to mention their classy debut dance which left us all utterly awestruck i will feel a glow just thinking they pulled out their inner fred astaire and ginger rogers for this elegant and glamorous dance that was very reminiscent of the golden era won't you please arrange it [Music] scoring a very respectable 20 this turned out to be their lowest score of the entire season after refining neebs ballroom skills this pair treated us to another beautiful fox trot to harry styles sign of the times [Music] after watching these stunning ballroom dances we were left wondering if there's anything that this couple couldn't do number 12 contemporary to someone you loved with caramel brown caramel dedicated this dance to his long estranged father who was in the audience that night as a young gay boy i just wanted my father to love me for me and he wasn't in a space yet to do it and the fact that years later me in my late 30s he could finally come around and say i love you and i support you was big for me no one choreographs contemporary quite like jenna and this dance perfectly illustrates the story they were striving to tell i need somebody to heal [Music] you can't help but well up a little due to the strong emotions that radiate out of this pair through every heartfelt step every move is so fluid and lyrical and their daring lifts simply reflect the tight bond they share too [Music] it's a beautiful and fitting way to honor kuramo's fractured relationship with his father and their path to healing and without a doubt this was their best dance yet number eleven contemporary to o with adam ripon this was another dance that had us reaching for the tissues dancing to the same song he skated to when he won bronze in the olympics adam dedicated this dance to his mother who's his biggest supporter this has got to be one of the most challenging and intricate contemporary dances we've ever seen on the show [Music] however jenna and adam prove that they are a match made in heaven by dancing each step flawlessly the judges piled on the praise over their control emotion artistry and just the beauty of their performance bruno called it a masterpiece and carrie anne called it pure perfection number ten cha-cha-cha to dynamite with neve shulman when neve was announced for the season 29 lineup fans weren't quite sure what to expect but by week two this pair proved that they could nail the latin as well as the ballroom [Music] dancing this dynamite cha-cha to the bts hit the duo proved that they had what it takes to make it to the finals especially with their undeniable bond fluidity and that unbelievable hip action [Music] jenna's choreography perfectly complements her partner's skill set and it's just a whole lot of fun it's not always easy to make the cha-cha look engaging but between jenna's choreo and neve's natural rhythm they had us hooked [Music] number nine quick step to make way with adam ripon for the second week in a row this duo tied for a well-deserved top spot on the leaderboard as you might guess from its name the quick step isn't the easiest of dances i am definitely having a hard time with this one keep rotating no with your whole body there's a lot to think about from frame to footwork and staying in sync while also moving at a high pace adam and jenna effortlessly tick every box nailing this up-tempo routine in such perfect unison that you'd think they'd been glued together [Music] in the rehearsal package adam confessed to feeling nervous about this dance i don't feel super confident in the steps that i'm doing right now however you would never know based on their huge smiles and the way that their dance evokes the utmost joy number eight freestyle to singing in the rain remix with neve shulman channeling gene kelly for this dance jenna and neve took one final shot at convincing audiences why they should be the season champions [Music] there's nothing they don't throw into this dance from props a costume change dancing in the rain and that stunning aerial lift at the end the change of tempo in this song really allowed this pair to showcase everything they've got and it could not have gone better [Music] [Applause] in fact jenna said that dancing with neve reignited her passion for dance it was hardly surprising when they received a perfect score after this dance fans were sure that the mirror ball was theirs so it was never about how far i got or whether or not we won the trophy for me it was always just about the experience of sharing my passion for dance number seven trio jive to gimme some lovin with james hinchcliffe and sharna burgess after she stepped in for sharna earlier in the season this duo invited jenna to join them for trio week look the band is back together they performed a lively and energetic race car themed jive that was totally exciting and thrilling to watch the three of them maneuver through the choreography seamlessly without letting the energy falter for even a second [Music] the way they transition so smoothly between themselves might have you fooled into believing they'd been a trio this entire time this unforgettable dance put sharna and james straight in the fast lane to the finals if only jenna could join them for the rest of the ride those twin carburetors bring extra spark to any entity got mine going number six jazz to anything you can do with adam ripon this fabulous theatrical dance could have easily been extracted straight from the broadway stage it was their penultimate dance of the season and simply proved why they deserve the mirror ball i could shoot a partridge with a single card trip i can get a sparrow with the bow and arrow from their mini lip sync battle at the start to each perfectly performed step throughout they certainly gave it their all not only is the choreography stunning but you can also see their friendship shine through the dance too [Music] if you're ever looking for a dance pick-me-up to brighten your day this is the one everything about it is so perfect and joyous and for that alone they were already the winners for us you too are like the wonder twins of dance like your form of amazing dancer shape of best friend amazing dancer together you save the world end of story number five contemporary to let it go with artem chig vinsev while we love rooting for our favorite celebrity dancers we also love seeing the pros do their thing on the dance floor too in season 22 when james bay was the musical guest jenna and artem performed a beautiful and steamy routine to his song to recognize myself reflections change the fluidity of each step as well as their extraordinary lifts leave us awestruck jenna and artem create a very convincing narrative through their movements and each second leaves us utterly mesmerized jenna really is the queen of contemporary dance [Music] if we had one criticism though it would simply be that this routine wasn't long enough number four contemporary to if the world was ending with neve shulman when your professional dance partner is a three-time national contemporary champion you just know that her choreography is going to be next level nothing proves that more than this routine which gives us everything we could possibly want and more [Music] they hit us straight in the fields with a dance that provides both emotional and dramatic moments jenna is also a stickler for good technique and it's clearly paid off all our fears would be irrelevant the choreography is striking and their lifts are especially impressive this dance sets the bar pretty high for all future contemporary dances on the show together she and neve simply took our breath away [Music] number three argentine tango to angelica with neve shulman since this wasn't the first time angelica was featured on the show it was important for this pair to distinguish their dance from previous routines and if you ask us it could not have gone any better [Music] neve totally embodies captain jack sparrow's kookiness while still delivering a strong performance rather than hypnotize us with gravity-defying lifts jenna decided to focus on choreography and technique instead and it didn't go unnoticed [Applause] we can't get enough of the drama artistry sultriness and even humor behind this dance if they were hoping to put their own mark on this song x definitely marks the spot [Applause] number two viennese waltz to you don't own me with james hinchcliffe after sharna burgess sustained an injury and had to rest up for the week jenna stepped in to partner james instead for their halloween dance they performed a suicide squad themed viennese waltz [Music] together they effortlessly and elegantly glide around the dance floor and the change in dynamics throughout the dance are utterly invigorating they really capture the relationship between harley quinn and the joker in a way that only elevates the performance you don't own me don't tie me down cause i never stay this dance is so spectacular that it has since garnered more than 30 million views on youtube if we didn't know better we'd struggle to differentiate between the celebrity and the professional before we continue be sure to subscribe to our channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one paso doble to swan lake remix with neve shulman since we wouldn't normally associate swan lake with a paso doble we couldn't wait to see what this duo had in store taking inspiration from matthew bourne's contemporary ballet jenna extracted their music's dark side for their black swan inspired performance the expectations were certainly high but they delivered on every count the dance has drama attack beautiful shaping and was nothing short of perfection they were awarded the first tens of the season and once again sat comfortably at the top of the [Music] leaderboard this dance was truly something special and we were delighted when they performed it again in the finals do you agree with our picks let us know in the comments and hey if you're a fan of the song playing right now be sure to check out the music video for it right here

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Length: 22min 54sec (1374 seconds)

Published: Sun Jun 13 2021