Love the speechlessness. She's damn charming and humble. "Do you want 2 feet or 1" so casually said. That's the moment you can see him taking it in and thinking 'yeah we can win this'
Maks: how u spins? the dummies question i can ever ask!!! Maks: Can you spins into my hand? haha ok Meryl: 2 feets or 1?? i'm glad he finally have an awesome partner that actually can dance.
She was the best celebrity dancer on the show and her personality is so endearing. She had more chemistry with Maks than her long-time ice dance partner Charlie. Maybe because this was about having fun while trying something new. I'm not saying she didn't enjoy ice dancing. However, ice dance is her vocation and this is a temporary project. I do think she should consider ballroom competition on occasion, just for fun. She's so lovely and talented minus ego.
I mean I'm sure it has to do with the fact that he's used to doing a lot of work before the stars are up to par but I feel like it shouldn't be too shocking that an ice dancer is good at spinning
I'm sure they gave him an ice "dancer" because he couldn't figure out how to win with anyone else. She started the show as a dancer, and let's not forget, had worked with Derek Hough for the Olympics short program. I love Meryl and enjoyed her partnership with him. but as far as I am concerned the real "winner" of that season who overcame challenges was Amy Purdy.
I think there were a few of Meryl’s qualities that were dreams for Maks to work with. First, great attitude. Her work ethic, her listening focus, her physicality in such a petite body. Olympians have work ethics that most of us just can’t completely comprehend. They just seem to compliment each others abilities so easily.