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Alan and Elaine Hendrix, the “Dancing with the Stars” duo, danced the day away at Disneyland in true Bersten style. The Disney scenes were all colorful clips where they danced in the park to “Nothing Can Stop Us immediately,” announcing what a truly fabulous day it was. Neither partner was ready for a near collision with a young visitor as spontaneous dancing was basically a manifestation of joy in their partnership.
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The video featured Bersten and Welteroth, his current-season DWTS partner, dancing throughout the Disney crowd with banter. There was that relevant moment where the couple almost bumped into the child and a whole bunch of visitors of the packed park agreed that this truly was hilarious. With the carefree dancing and palpable chemistry of the pair, this was the moment that went viral on what would have been just a usual day at Disney.
And then, the comments started coming in from both fans and fellow dancers. “It ain’t a day at Disney unless you bumped into 10 different people,” wrote one commentator in perfect summation of an experience at Disney. The near-miss with the child went from almost being a show-stealer with more folks laughing about actually “almost taking the kid out.” The more unscripted and authentic this unexpected moment was, the more relatable it became to every day Disney-goers.
This show of happiness resounded among their followers with one enthusiastic fan proclaiming Elaine as “SUPERIOR,” in comparison to all of Bersten’s other partners, while others enjoyed watching the energy charge between the pair. One fan perfectly captured the feeling about their emerging relationship with, “Yall just keep leveling up and I’m here for it.” Many expressed regret that they had not had the blessing to witness the duo in real life with one user sadly stating, “I’m so sad I wasn’t in Disneyland to meet you!”
Then again, some were cynical. A harsh critic wondered if such dance videos were worth shooting in crowded public venues in Disneyland. “Imagine enjoying your Disney vacation and these people start filming videos and annoying with stupid dances,” commented the voice. That indicates the very hard balancing act celebrities must perform when sharing experiences in such shared public arenas.
Somewhere between DWTS and the remarkably impressive accolades that both have won from judges and audiences alike for their technique and emotional presence was the epitome of those moments of chemistry on this landside edition of Disneyland that has endeared the pair to the fans this season, that cocktail of those professional dance skills tempered with real friendship and fun.
Speculations were rife among their fans as to what they could be performing with Disney, hoping for “Parent Trap related” if they do a Disney night on the show, while one insider tipped they’re actually dancing a Quickstep to “Space Mountain” track,” which meant the Disney outing possibly served as their research for upcoming shows.
The utter happiness seeping out of that one video was a reiteration of why Bersten is one of the dearly loved pros on the competition series; this guy makes magical moments in and out of the ballroom, which is why he remains a fan favorite season after season. Meanwhile, Welteroth – a 54-year-old journalist and former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue – continues to impress with spirit and poise, with one commenter noting her lively spirit, “The fact she is 54👏👏 gorgeous mami!”
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What makes this little excursion so special as the season unfolds is how it remains a face-to-face testament to the veritable friendship and shared joy that has blossomed between Bersten and Welteroth while turning a regular Disneyland visit into a whirlwind of dance and fun. Whatever realm these two dwell in must have some cruel loophole, because nothing genuinely can stop the two from making people happy by dancing, be it on the ballroom floor or down Main Street, USA. Alan Bersten recently showed his dedication to training in another context. In other news, Alan Bersten also made headlines with a surprising finish at a poker event. Additionally, Alan Bersten and Joey Graziadei recently shared a playful moment together.
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