“I have Alexa for the switch-up and she’s awesome. She has an amazing capacity for movement. She can truly be a great dancer. My goal with her is polishing everything,” Derek wrote in his recent blog.
He added, “I want refinement and to make her look clean and strong. We have a pretty cool concept in mind too for our tango. It’s only her second ballroom dance after her first this week, but I don’t feel like she’s behind or anything. She’s doing great and learns quickly.”
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Alexa PenaVega arrives for a late practice with Derek Hough at the dance studio in Los Angeles on Thursday (October 8).
The 27-year-old actress joined her husband Carlos at the studio, where they both carried in huge bags of necessities.
“This is one of the coolest things. At the Australian Zoo this baby Koala bear was named after me. Meet Derek Hough the Koala Bear!” Derek wrote on Instagram a week after the Australia Zoo announced the news.
He added, “Planning my trip to Australia now to go meet him.”
Alexa PenaVega steps out of the studio in a long flowy dress after a rehearsals with switch up partner Derek Hough in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening (October 7).
The 27-year-old actress stopped by KTLA the next morning for an early interview to chat about switching partners for the week and competing against husband, Carlos.
“Up until that point…see that’s the thing, I love my husband so much and I believe in him, up until that final moment until it’s just the two of us and then I gotta bring it,” Alexa admitted on the show about possibly being up against Carlos for the mirrored ball trophy.
She added, “But that’s what makes it fun. We do it all in fun. We’re going to give it our all, but the other night he was like, ‘Babe, I love you so much, but if we get to the finals, you’re going to have to let me win.’”
Alexa PenaVega – Interview Live On KTLA (DWTS Switch-Up Week)
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The 27-year-old actress left a cute message for Mark on her Instagram later on.
“Mark, thank you for believing in me. Even when I stumble YOU are right there to pick me back up and push me to the finish line. You have helped me find confidence… You have helped me go further than I knew I was capable of… But most importantly… You have showed me how beautifully fun this journey can be,” Alexa wrote. “Thank you for being the creative driven genius that you are and the best partner I ever could’ve asked for. :) @MarkBallas #DWTS #TeamBaega Lets keep on fighting for that trophy!!!! It ain’t over yet!!!”
Alexa and Mark are also pictured at the dance studio the next day, ready for Switch-Up week.
“We can’t wait to share our most memorable years with you tonight! So proud of Carlos! His dance is beyond beautiful and powerful!!! #DWTS #TeamBaega #teambrownsugar,” Alexatweeted earlier in the day.
Earlier in the week, the married couple got to work at the dance studio with their Dancing With The Stars partners, Mark Ballas and Witney Carson.
“I love you @alexavega! Making me special soup to make me feel better. You are the best,” Witney shared on Twitter, after Alexa brought her some yummy soup.
“It’s TV week and we are really excited to be doing an awesome and different Breaking Bad-themed jazz routine. And because we had that downtime, Mark and I actually had the chance to talk about our ideas for the dance together, which was really cool,” Alexa wrote in her recent blog for People.
She added, “We almost did a Charleston to The Flintstones’ theme song, which would have been fun, but I’m super excited for tonight’s cool, edgy jazz number. I think we’re going to bring something really unique and different to the show.”
FYI: Alexa is wearing Prismsport leggings.
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