Key Takeaways:
– Stephen Nedoroscik, an Olympic gymnast, put on an incredible performance as Hercules on Dancing with The Stars’ Disney Night.
– He partnered with Rylee Arnold and they performed a Charleston routine to the song “A Star Is Born” from the Hercules soundtrack.
– The performance fetched them a score of 24/30 with Nedoroscik joking that he easily bought into Hercules’s character who also “likes to flex”.
– Nedoroscik shared his excitement on possibly making it to the finale and aimed to give his absolute best.
Embodying Hercules with Gusto
Stephen Nedoroscik, aged 25, an Olympic gymnast, really packed a punch with his performance on Dancing with The Stars’ Disney Night. He and his dance partner, Rylee Arnold, did a fantastic job portraying Hercules and Meg from the ’97 animated film, Hercules, that we all love and adore. The pair delivered a Charleston routine to the tune of “A Star Is Born” from the movie’s OST, which left the audience spellbound.
Gearing Up for the Performance
Nedoroscik was buzzing with joy about bagging a score of 9 in the previous week and was raring to get with the program and get into the skin of the Herculean character. Nedoroscik, described as a “goofy but super strong” guy, had a fun analogy to share. He said that since Hercules “likes to flex”, embodying the character would be a breeze for him.
Excitement on Reaching this Stage
The Olympic gymnast seemed thrilled about getting this far in the competition. He confessed that it seemed “unbelievable” to him. And with his performance, he intended to let the crowd “feel the energy”. Nedoroscik said, “There’s a chance I could make it to the finale and I’m gonna do my absolute best to get there! … Hercules, you got nothing on me!”
Preps and More
Arnold, shared snippets of her partner getting into character by getting his first-ever spray tan. She posted a video of Nedoroscik’s spray tan session on her Instagram account and captioned it, “Oh, he is so ready to be Hercules tonight!!! We are so excited.” Sporting his Team USA shorts and flaunting a shirtless look, Nedoroscik seemed all set to step into the shoes of Hercules.
An Engaging Tribute
Nedoroscik and Arnold kept the Disney vibes going by giving a shout out to another spectacular Disney duo. They created a fun rehearsal video where they lipsynced to High School Musical 3: Senior Year’s “I Want It All” hinting at Disney night. Nedoroscik’s playful take on Hercules’s character made for an enjoyable watch on Dancing with The Stars.
In Conclusion
Dancing with the Stars features every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET and airs on ABC and Disney+. The upcoming episodes can be streamed the following day on Disney+ and Hulu. Stephen Nedoroscik’s lively participation and performance on Disney night has set the stage for a thrilling journey ahead in the competition. Here’s to seeing more of inspiring performances that captivate our hearts!
