I agree with being disappointed in the shorter performances. I too like watching the group competitions, and frankly they cant have it on long enough for me. I tape it every year and for some reason I appreciate the dances more the second or third time I watch them. A dance I thought was so-so the first time, I actually like the 2nd time. Kinda weird.

I thought the commentary was better this year, last year Ron seemed to be trying to name every step they were dancing, this year he let them dance and just added his overall impressions. Much better.

I actually liked Joanna better with her last partner (forgot his name now), they were just a perfect match for each other in energy. Bre Watson is also almost too cute to be real, love watching her. Would like to see the Tolonas win it sometime.

The standard couples did a good job as well, and with all due respect to Ricardo, Yulia Zag... could dance with a completely naked partner and nobody would notice (except maybe the judges).
Dancing is all about the woman, being a guy, were just happy to be dancing with them.