Cheryl Performs to the Music of Tito Puente, Jr.

Cheryl had been teasing us on Twitter for a while about a very special performance that she was working on for the show.

Now rehearsal with some special pros for a very special number on Tuesday! Can't wait for u guys to see....
— Cheryl Burke (@CherylBurke) October 11, 2012 

After a long day of rehearsals.... Dead but happy!instagr.am/p/QtQ0WvyLIL/
— Cheryl Burke (@CherylBurke) October 13, 2012 

 

Then, we found out she was dancing to the music of Tito Puente, Jr. with some of her oldest friends, so this was really a very special performance for her.

So excited 2 dance with my friends who I have trained with since we were kids. @sakorshunov, @michellehafle, @arkadiy3745, & @nataljapanina
— Cheryl Burke (@CherylBurke) October 16, 2012

Dancing to Tito Puente Jr has been one of the most amazing experiences I have had on this show the last 14 seasons. Let's do this!!
— Cheryl Burke (@CherylBurke) October 16, 2012 

And finally, right before the show, Cheryl dedicated her performance to her dance coach. So sweet :) 

This dance we r doing 2nite 2 Tito Puente Jr is dedicated 2my coach, mentor, and best friend. Allan Tornsberg we love u! Hope we do u proud.
— Cheryl Burke (@CherylBurke) October 16, 2012  

Good times with the crew and the amazing Tito Puente Jr!!!! instagr.am/p/Q5DopRSLOl/
— Cheryl Burke (@CherylBurke) October 17, 2012 

Here is a video of her special performance, provided by an awesome member of #TeamEmmitt @DoloresVelasco1 (Thank you so much, Dolores!!!)