""It's not fun, knowing the limitations of your body, and this song is all about pushing past your limitations," she said. "I know my determination is going to win, it's just getting there is quite a journey.""
""I want to portray the story like Elphaba did, where Elaine realizes she can trust herself to show she is stronger than her injuries," Bersten said."
""Elaine, that was something special," she said. "When you were dancing, my heart was - I just burst into tears, because you were so purely in the moment. There are moments on the show that are so magical that no one will ever forget how it made them feel when you danced, and you reached [that].""
Elaine Hendrix earned four 9s for a score of 36 for a contemporary performance of "Defying Gravity" with pro partner Alan Bersten, her highest score of the season. She revealed she is recovering from injuries and a titanium plate in her foot after a serious car accident and broke down into tears during rehearsal. The routine featured many dips and lifts and ended with Hendrix harnessed and lifted high to recreate the story's epic climax. Bersten aimed to portray Elaine realizing she can trust herself and show strength beyond her injuries. The performance marked a rebound after low scores the previous week.
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