Betsey Johnson and Tony Dovolani dance Jive (VIDEO)
Betsey Johnson and Tony Dovolani danced Jive on Dancing with the Stars 19 on Monday, October 6, 2014.
Music was "Love Will Keep Us Together" by Captain and Tennille.
Betsey dedicated her dance to her daughter which inspired her to start her own business.
"That was phenomenal," said judge Carrie Ann Inaba. "Phenomenal."
"The way you celebrate your daughter America celebrates you," said judge Julianne Hough.
"Do it to me baby," said judge Bruno Tonioli. "You did it very well."
The judges and the audience (special fourth judge for the night) gave them a total score of 29.
After the dance, Betsey Johnson said: "I got 98 out of 100."
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Watch the full performance video of Betsey Johnson and Tony Dovolani here:
| Judges Scores & Critique | ||
|---|---|---|
| Carrie Ann Inaba: "That was phenomenal" | 8 | |
| Julianne Hough: "The way you celebrate your daughter America celebrates you" | 7 | |
| Bruno Tonioli: "You did it very well" | 7 | |
| Viewer Audience Score | 7 | |
| Total Score: | 29 | |
| Rickey's Passing Thoughts: "Go Betsey! Another balancing act for her." | ||
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About Betsey Johnson
Known for her over-the-top celebration of the exuberant and the embellished, Betsey has been rocking the fashion industry with her unique and original designs since the 1960’s. Her commitment to remain true to her one-of-a-kind vision has afforded Betsey continued success in an industry known for its fickleness. Her ability to change with the times while keeping her designs pure has not gone unnoticed.
Betsey was born in Connecticut and spent her childhood in dance classes. Her aspirations to be a dancer and her love for costumes laid the foundation for Betsey's creativity and inspiration, which is still evident in her designs today. In 1964, Betsey entered the New York fashion scene by winning Mademoiselle magazine’s “Guest Editor Contest.” One year later, she landed the top designer position for Paraphernalia, a clothing boutique that at the time housed the hottest young British designers.
Betsey Johnson, both the woman and the label, is constantly moving forward and continues to keep a strong foothold in the fashion industry with no signs of letting up anytime soon. Her love of detail and design is evident in everything she does in life and in business. Her enthusiasm, creativity and boundless talent that have kept her at the forefront of fashion for the past 45 years will keep Betsey going for years to come.