Derek Hough has been working with Joanna Krupa on mastering the basic technique of the waltz in preparation for Monday night's "Dancing with the Stars."

The master chef of the dance floor told ET he is ready to "add the sizzle, the paprika, the flavor, the spices on top of it."

The intense practice schedule is tiring Joanna out, but she finds the energy to carry on once she reaches the dance studio. Derek said, "It's like a marathon, except for you're not jogging. You're sprinting the entire way."

Joanna and Derek, along with the other remaining couples, will gracefully sprint across the dance floor Monday night on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." The couples will compete to elude the double elimination on Tuesday night's show.