I just got off the phone with Nigel Lythgoe, and here's a few nuggets of information he shared about Season 6 of So You Think You Can Dance:
-Because of scheduling issues, the season finale episode will feature the Top 6, instead of the usual Top 4. This was to avoid starting with a "Top 18". By my estimations, this would put the finale on December 16, 2009.
-Adam Shankman joining the show does not mean the end of guest judges -- in fact, Jennifer Lopez, a big fan of the show, has expressed interest in joining the panel, and Nigel still hopes to get Paula Abdul from time to time.
-If the show is not successful in the fall Nigel expects it will return to the summer -- he can't imagine Fox would throw the baby out with the bathwater.
-Nigel thinks this past season was booooooooooooring, and though the dancers were technically adept, he thought they were seriously lacking in personality.
-He thinks Danny Tidwell is the best dancer the show has had, and thinks Travis Wall was a better dancer than Benji Schwimmer, and, in this past season, Brandon was a better dancer than Jeanine.
Episode 2 of the new season of SYTYCD airs tonight!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Idol Thoughts Interviews So You Think You Can Dance's Nigel Lythgoe
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
SYTYCD's Will Wingfield Joins Broadway's "In The Heights"
So You Think You Can Dance is taking over the world!
First Lacey Schwimmer, Dmitry Chaplin and Chelsie Hightower infiltrated Dancing with the Stars, Travis Wall returned triumphantly as a choreographer on the show, Kherington Payne got cast in the remake of Fame and Neil Haskell showed up Off-Broadway in Altar Boyz and on Broadway in 9 to 5. Now Season 4's Will Wingfield will be the new "Graffiti Pete" in In the Heights!
I saw Will, who was egregriously kicked off in the Top 8 of SYTYCD two seasons ago, this summer at City Center Encore's The Wiz, where he played the head monkey. Though he didn't have much to do, he danced fabulously, and certainly had more energy than star Ashanti. I mean...
Also coming to the Great White Way this fall is Season 3 runner-up Danny Tidwell, who will be a featured dancer in Memphis. Love!
Now we just gotta find a place for Katee Sheean and Janette Manrara!
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So You Think You Can Dance Season Six Top 20 Spoilers - Who Made the Cut?

We just finished So You Think You Can Dance Season Five, and already its time to focus on Season Six. I know there's a risk of too much of a good thing, but I, for one, am thrilled we get two seasons of my favorite reality show back-to-back. Bring on the dance!
Sytycdism.com is reporting some spoilers of which dancers made it to Las Vegas, and as of today, they're saying the Top 20 has not been officially selected. For now, then, take a look at the list of folks who made the cut, and who got cut. You know the deal -- if you want to be surprised when Season 6 debuts on September 9th, don't look!
SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT!
**All news courtesy of sytycdism.com. Take with a grain of salt.
Before we get to the full list, here's one big one for ya -- Evan Kasprzak's brother Ryan, who got tons of screen time in the audience during SYTYCD Season Five, got the boot. Guess they are not the new Benji and Lacey Schwimmer after all!
NOTABLE CUTS
- Romulo Villaverde - Janette's audition partner for S4, S5
- Arielle Coker - auditioned for season 5 last year with Philip Chbeeb (S5)
- Megan Kinney - Caitlin Kinney's (S5) sister
STILL IN CONTENTION
Guys
- Jakob Karr (contemporary) - Married to Jeanine Mason on Facebook, "The Male Jaimie Goodwin", NYCDA National Outstanding Male Senior 2008
- Nathan Trasoras (contemporary/hip hop) - The 17 Now 18 Year Old Eye Candy
- Billy Bell (contemporary) - Jeanine Mason's Prom Date, West Coast Dance Explosion National Senior Elite 2008, Juilliard student
- David Hovhannisyan (ballet) - Principal with the Milwaukee Ballet
- Brandon Dumlao (hip hop) - Funkanometry SF company member
- Trump Card (contemporary) - BeyonD Dance Convention faculty member
- Victor Smalley (contemporary) - Another dancer from Miami
- BBoy Legacy (breakdancing/hip hop) - Perhaps the best bboy to be on SYTYCD
- Peter Sabasino (tap) - Tap dancer who auditioned S4
- Phillip Atmore (tap) - Really talented tapper
- Jeroboam Bozeman (contemporary/ballet?) - Tall, has a cool name
Girls
- Paula VanOppen (contemporary) - Trained at Dance Precisions with Kherington, Nathan
- Jacki Ford (contemporary/jazz) - Joey Dowling's sister
- Mollee Gray (contemporary) - HSM dancer, trained at The Dance Club (Randi, Allison)
- Bianca Revels (tap) - Hailed best female tapper to audition on SYTYCD
- Alexie Agdeppa (contemporary) - Beautiful dancer from Los Angeles
- Channing Cooke (contemporary) - Travis Wall likes her I think
- Pauline Mata (contemporary) - auditioned season five
** About four ballroom dancers in the bunch (2 boys, 2 girls); none of the girls as hot as Chelsie Hightower. One of the couples is married. There was another championship couple during Vegas but got cut.
Thoughts?
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Lance Bass's DANCING WITH THE STARS PROBLEM: Lacey Is Sabotaging His Chances!

When it was first announced that So You Think You Can Dance finalist Lacey Schwimmer would be partnering Lance Bass on this season of Dancing with the Stars, I couldn't have been more excited. I loved Lacey on SYTYCD, and I've (embarrassingly) been an 'nsync fan since back in the day, so this partnership seemed like heaven to me.
But -- there's a problem. And the problem is not Lance, who has been charmingly low-key, and displayed considerable talent, since the show began.
No, the problem is Lacey -- namely, that she thinks she is the star.
In some ways I can't blame her -- she's a world-class swing dancing champion, and her final four appearance on SYTYCD gave her plenty of opportunities to hone her "look at me!" skills. That's always been her thing -- SYTYCD fans will remember that when she danced with Kameron, he totally faded into the background, while she hogged the spotlight.
The trouble is that she hasn't been able to switch gears, and highlight her partner instead of herself. All of her choreography seems only minimally focused on showcasing Lance, and primarily focused on showcasing Lacey. That's not the way the show works.
Watch, for example, Julianne Hough and Cheryl Burke, two very talented dancers who simultaneously manage to look great themselves, while also putting their partners front and center. This is a skill that Lacey has yet to acquire.
You might think being scolded by the judges in front of 20 million people might be enough to humble her, but throughout the rest of last night's performance show she aped and mugged (particularly when Cloris Leachman was being interviewed by the unbearable Samantha Harris). Someone has got to get it through to Lacey -- this show is not about her!
If she doesn't get the message, she could find herself booted very soon. And that would be a damn shame.
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Friday, October 10, 2008
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's Kherington Payne Cast in New FAME Movie
They are on Dancing with the Stars (Lacey Schwimmer) and on stage in New York (Neil Haskell), but now a So You Think You Can Dance star is hitting the big screen!
Kherington Payne, who made it to the Top 10 of this past season of SYTYCD, has been cast in the remake of Fame. She will play a ballerina named Alice in the film. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the films will also include Kristy Flores, Paul Iacono, Paul McGill (A Chorus Line), Naturi Naughton, Kay Panabaker, Collins Pennie, Walter Perez and Anna Maria Perez.
Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles star Thomas Dekker is in talks to play Marco, a singer, and Debbie Allen, who played Lydia in the original Alan Parker film, may have a cameo in the remake. The adult roles have yet to be cast.
Choreographer Kevin Tancharoen will direct the remake of "Fame," which was penned by Allison Burnett and Aline Brosh McKenna. Lakeshore Entertainment's Gary Lucchesi and Tom Rosenberg are producing with Mark Canton.
The film will "track the failures and fortunes of super-ambitious young performers and their teachers as they navigate a school year at the prestigious High School for the Performing Arts in New York."
Can't wait!
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
Wade Robson, Kathy Griffin's MY LIFE ON THE D-LIST Win Emmy Awards
The 2007-2008 Creative Arts Emmy Awards were announced tonight, and So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Wade Robson picked up his second straight win in the category of Best Choreography for his work on "The Hummingbird and Flower/Chairman's Waltz." Wade beat out fellow SYTYCD choreographers Mandy Moore and Shane Sparks.
In other Emmy news, Kathy Griffin's My Life on the D-List (loveLovelove!) won it's second straight prize as well. I haven't yet heard if Kathy's speech is as scandalous as last year's infamous "Suck it Jesus" moment.
Cynthia Nixon, Kathryn Joosten, Tim Conway and Glynn Turman took home the Guest Actor and Actress prizes for Law and Order: SVU, Desperate Housewives, 30 Rock and In Treatment, respectively, while Sarah Silverman (and others) picked up the Emmy for their lyrics to "I'm Fucking Matt Damon" (genius).
All in all, John Adams took home 8 awards, followed by Mad Men with four. Dancing with the Stars grabbed two, while American Idol snagged one. In my mind the big one (reality show host) is going to come down to Tom Bergeron and Ryan Seacrest. My vote would go to Seacrest -- you?
For the full list of winners at the Creative Arts Emmys, click here.
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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Are Dancing with the Star's Cheryl Burke and Julianne Hough Snubbing SYTYCD's Lacey Schwimmer?

Drama in the reality TV dance world!
According to an item in today's New York Post Page Six, two-time Dancing with the Stars champions Cheryl Burke and Julianne Hough are snubbing former So You Think You Can Dance finalist and new Dancing with the Stars professional Lacey Schwimmer. Apparently the ladies are upset that Lacey was paired with Lance Bass, who is considered to be the most talented and highest profile star on the upcoming season.
While it's not hard to imagine Cheryl (who is paired with football star Maurice Greene) pulling a diva act, Julianne seems like a sweetheart, and she's got a burgeoning music career -- is she really that upset? Plus, she's got a young buck of her own -- Disney channel hearthrob Cody Linley.
I can't wait until this show premieres!
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
SYTYCD's Lacey Schwimmer Will Partner Lance Bass on Dancing with the Stars

This is a reality TV show marriage made in heaven!
Season 3 So You Think Can Dance finalist Lacey Schwimmer will partner former boy bander Lance Bass on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. Holla!
Lacey clearly has a fanbase from her SYTYCD stint -- will the combination of her and Lance's fans make them unbeatable? Guess we'll have to wait and see!
FULL LIST OF DANCING WITH THE STARS CELEBRITIES AND PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS
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Monday, August 11, 2008
Nigel Lythgoe Says Joshua Allen Received Most SYTYCD Votes From The Get-Go
Apparently Josh had it in the bag.
"I see the votes every week and I knew what Joshua was getting, so I wasn't surprised," Nigel Lythgoe told Eonline's Kristin after the finale last week.
What to make of this? Is it fair that Nigel was seeing the votes each week, while he (and the other judges) were still determining the fates of the dancers? And doesn't this knowledge impact the way he speaks to the contestants, and presents his comments to the audience?
Thoughts?
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Thursday, August 07, 2008
POLL: Who Is Going To Win So You Think You Can Dance?
Throughout the season, the polls on this website have come pretty close to predicting who will go home each week on SYTYCD. Sure, some weeks it's way off (the week Will Wingfield was eliminated), but for others it is spot-on.
Thus -- let's try and measure who's going to win this thing.
Of course, the dancing has happened yet. But let's be honest -- at this point, people pretty much have their favorites. Though, the argument could be made that Lacey had a much stronger shot coming into the finale last season than she did leaving it, based on her performances. Could one of the favorites fall into that trap this year?
This poll will be open through Thursday night's So You Think You Can Dance finale, when Katee Shean, Joshua Allen, Courtney Galiano and Stephen 'Twitch' Boss go head to head to head to head for the title. It'll be interesting to see how these poll numbers will change after the Final Four perform on Wednesday evening (CHECK OUT THE SPOILERS HERE). You DO have the option of coming back and changing your vote -- in fact, if you truly do change your vote, please DO come back and let us know!
My vote (as of Monday at midnight) is going to Josh, but I'll probably have changed my mind by the morning. Look for another article from me tomorrow detailing who I'm putting my money on and why.
Vote away!
READ: Two SYTYCD Finalists Rushed to the Hospital
READ: Ranking the SYTYCD Final Four's Top Three Dances of the Season
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008
SYTYCD Top 4 Spoilers: Choreographers, Pairings and Styles Revealed!
SPOILER! SPOILER!
You know the deal...don't read if you don't want to know!
SPOILER! SPOILER!
Here is a list of dances we will see on tomorrow night's finale of So You Think You Can Dance. Will the Top 4 live up to the hype? Leave your thoughts below.
Katee and Courtney, Broadway (Tyce Diorio)
Twitch and Joshua, Trepak (Yuri)*
Twitch and Katee, Foxtrot (Tony and Melanie)
Twitch and Courtney, Hip Hop Napoleon and Tabitha)
Joshua and Katee, Jazz (Wade Robson)
Joshua and Courtney, Jive (Jason Gilkinson)
Top 4 Group Routine, Contemporary (Mia Michaels)
*I am unfamiliar with "trepak" -- I believe it is a Russian style of dance (wikipdia says "A Russian dance in quick duple meter of Cossack origin"). If someone else knows more about it, please sound off in the comment section below.
POLL: Who is going to win So You Think You Can Dance?
READ: Two SYTYCD Finalists Rushed to the Hospital
READ: Ranking the SYTYCD Final Four's Top Three Dances of the Season
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Monday, August 04, 2008
Two SYTYCD Finalists Rushed to the Hospital
How 'bout this for timing...two of the Final Four dancers on So You Think You Can Dance were rushed to the hospital over the weekend, just days before the finale of the show's fourth season.
Mary Murphy told People magazine this weekend at the Teen Choice Awards that two of the Top 4 finalists (Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss, Katee Shean, Courtney Galiano and Joshua Allen) were sent for treatment for dehydration. While she (and the show's representatives) have not confirmed which dancers were ill, it seems that whichever two it was are now out of the hospital.
As a result, rehearsal ended early on Saturday, and was completely called off on Sunday. Since there was no rehearsal at all, according to Murphy, all of the dancers are "in the same boat."
I hope they're all okay!
In other So You Think You Can Dance news, the show was renewed today for a fifth season. Holla!
POLL: Who is going to win So You Think You Can Dance?
READ: Ranking the SYTYCD Final Four's Top Three Dances of the Season
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Saturday, August 02, 2008
Ranking the SYTYCD Final Four's Top Three Dances of the Season
In anticipation of next week's So You Think You Can Dance finale, I thought I'd select my favorite three dances from the season for each of the Top Four. It was an interesting excercise -- there were tons of Joshua and Katee stand-out performances to choose from, but Courtney, who has had nary a misstep throughout the season, seemed to have less super-memorable routines from which to select. Twitch's highlights, on the other hand, were fairly easy to identify. Does this say something about how the results will go next week? I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Agree? Disagree? Sound off in the comment section below
Katee
1. Hip-Hop (Napoleon & Tabitha) with Joshua
2. Contemporary (Mia Michaels) with Joshua
3. Pas de Deux with Will
Honorable Mention: Contemporary (Tyce Diorio) with Joshua, Contemporary (Mia Michaels) with Twitch, Paso Doble with Joshua, Bollywood with Joshua, Broadway with Joshua, Samba with Joshua
Joshua
1. Hip-Hop (N&T) with Katee
2. Contemporary (Mia Michaels) with Katee
3. Argentine Tango with Cheslie
Honorable Mention: Contemporary (Tyce Diorio) with Katee, Paso Doble with Katee, Rumba with Courtney, Disco with Chelsie, Bollywood with Katee, Broadway with Katee, Samba with Katee
Courtney
1. Jazz (Sonia) with Mark
2. Cha cha with Gev
3. Jazz (Mandy Moore) with Gev
Honorable Mention: Viennese Waltz with Mark, Rumba with Joshua, Rumba with Gev
Twitch
1. Hip-Hop (Dave Scott) with Comfort
2. Contemporary (Mia Michaels) with Kherington
3. Viennese Waltz with Kherington
Honorable Mention: Hip-hop (N&T) with Chelsie, Contemporary (Mia Michaels) with Katee, Broadway with Kherington
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Thanks BSYTYCD -- Check Out Idol Thoughts for Spoilers, Recaps and More (No Pop-Ups!)
Blogging SYTYCD (bloggingsytycd.blogspot.com), a truly great site, is going on hiatus. For all of the displaced BSYTYCD readers, I would like to offer Idol Thoughts as a new forum for So You Think You Can Dance spoilers, recaps, rankings, discussion and more.
Best news of all -- after much digging around through HTML code, there are now NO pop-ups on the site!
Enjoy the site, and goodbyle bsytcd!
BSYTYCD: BSYTYCD Going On Hiatus
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Friday, August 01, 2008
Surprises Galore as SYTYCD Loses Chelsie and Mark
I'm sad, I'm not gonna lie. While I've loved Courtney all season long, over the past few weeks I've really come to love Chelsie. As I wrote in my post last night, I don't think there's anything she can't do.
Except advance to the So You Think You Can Dance Top 4.
I'm also bummed that Mark got bumped in favor of Twitch. By now regular Idol Thoughts readers know how I feel about Twitch, and, I'm not gonna lie, I truly believe he's going to bring down the quality of the final four. More than that, though, I'm disappointed we won't be treated to Mark's special brand of talent. Sure, he wasn't gonna win this thing, but it would have been fun to see him try.
As for that final four, I'm guessing it's going to come down to Katee vs. Joshua. Twitch and Courtney will have their moments (especially if Twitch and Josh are paired on a fierce hip-hop routine), but, since neither Katee or Josh has ever been in the Bottom 2, common sense says they'll be battling it out for the crown.
How appropriate. I can't wait.
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Thursday, July 31, 2008
SYTYCD Top 6 Elimination Prediction: Too Close to Call?
In four years of watching So You Think You Can Dance, I can't remember a season where it was so unclear which four dancers would make it to the finals.
But that's not going to stop me from trying to guess!
READ: Couples, Solo and Overall Rankings of the SYTYCD Top 6
GIRLS
Safe: Katee
In Danger: Chelsie, Courtney
Neither Katee or Chelsie has been in the Bottom 2 yet this season, yet Courtney gave two very strong performances last night -- what does that mean? I'm thinking Katee's stellar work with Joshua will propel her into the finals, which leaves the blonde and the brunette to battle it out for the second spot. While Chelsie has probably had a stronger overall season, and the former SYTYCD contestants she reminds me of (Ashley, Heidi) made it to the Final Four, I'm concerned that her consistency might actually work against her. Courtney, on the other hand, is an underdog of sorts after her Bottom 2 showing last week, but does she have enough of a following to make that final leap? As much as I love her (and her solos), I just don't think she does.
GUYS
Safe: Josh
In Danger: Mark, Twitch
At this point my feelings on Twitch are abundantly clear (READ: I Am So Over Twitch and Six Other Things I Learned From the SYTYCD Top 6), but I'm still not entirely convinced he'll be the one going home tonight. Joshua's remarkable work, combined with the fact that he has yet to appear in the Bottom 2, makes him a shoo-in for the Finals in my eyes, but Mark's up-and-down journey throughout the Top 10 is the real wildcard here. Both of his performances last night were great, but does he have enough support to knock of Twitch-man? On this one I'm going to go with a tentative "yes."
So...
Eliminated Girl: Courtney
Eliminated Guy: Twitch
Eek. Thoughts?
Vote in the poll: Which four dancers will advance to the So You Think You Can Dance finals?
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
I'm Officially Over Twitch and Five Other Things I Learned From the SYTYCD Top 6
Watching tonight's So You Think You Can Dance episode, featuring this season's Top 6 dancers, was surprisingly educational. Here are seven things I learned:
1. I am officially over Twitch
From the annoying Superman-esque t-shirts, to the mini-breakdown last week when it was announced he was in the Bottom 2, to the gimmicky gold teeth tonight, I am done caring about the "street dancer." (I use the term "street dancer" liberally, considering he danced in the movie Hairspray, which was directed by tonight's judge Adam Shenkman -- read DANCING ON BROADWAY, INDEED: TWITCH WAS IN THE MOVIE 'HAIRSPRAY') Sure, he's had some serious highs on this show (Mia Michaels' bed routine) and he's undoubtedly gifted when it comes to hip-hop, but at this point in the competition I'm looking for more than that. Sorry big guy.
2. Cat Deeley will do anything
I am a little obsessed with Ms. Deeley this season. Her willingness to do whatever it takes to put a smile on the faces of the judges, contestants, and audience is totally endearing, and she gets more and more gorgeous every week. But she took a big step over the line tonight by putting Twitch's saliva-coated gold teeth in her mouth. Ew...I shuddered just typing that. Cat, learn where the line is. 'Kay babe?
3. I love the Viennese Waltz
Once upon a time, before the days of So You Think You Can Dance, I thought the waltz was boring and for old people. While I'm not completely sold on the Smooth Waltz, I have officially become a devotee of the Viennese version. From Danny and Lacey's triumph last year, to Mark and Courtney's beautiful performance this evening, the dance never fails to let me down. Who knew?
4. Chelsie can do anything. Anything.
Pretty self-explanatory. In fact, she's so good I'm afraid she's going to fall prey to what will now be known as "Will syndrome." Did you call and vote for her? Did you?
5. Mary Murphy has officially become a caricature of herself
That prolonged scream tonight sent her right over the edge. Tone it down, Mary. Just a notch.
6. Courtney gives good solo
Week after week she performs with strength and emotion. Could she surprise everyone and make it to the finals? I'm thinking it's a definite possibility.
7. Katee and Joshua have better chemistry than any other couple in SYTYCD history
Sure, Benji and Donyelle were dynamite, Melody and Nick had charisma galore, and Sabra brought out the best in everyone she danced with. However, none of those couples complemented each other so perfectly, fit together so well, and created so much heat on the dance floor as Josh and Katee. Separately they are great -- together they are transcendent.
Click here for my rankings (couples, solos, and overall) of the Top 6
Read: SYTYCD Top 6 Elimination Prediction: Too Close to Call?
POLL: Which of the So You Think You Can Dance Top 6 Will Advance to the Finals
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Ranking the SYTYCD Top 6: Couple, Solo and Overall Rankings
There was remarkably good work on tonight's Top 6 episode of So You Think You Can Dance. You can read I am Officially Over Twitch and Six Other Things I Learned From Tonight's SYTYCD for more of my thoughts on the show, but here are my rankings of the Top 6:
Couples Dances:
These rankings are always influenced as much by the choreography as by the dancers themselves, but in some cases that doesn't actually work in a couple's favor. Take, for instance, Chelsie and Twitch, who were handed amazing choreography that Chelsie executed flawlessly, but due to Twitch's weaknesses it fell to the bottom of the pack. Courtney and Mark, meanwhile, were presumed DOA coming into tonight's show, but a stellar performance of Sonia's startlingly inventive choreography could end up buying them a trip to the finale. Tyce aped Mia Michaels' work, and it worked, while Napoleon and Tabitha provided clever but not particularly substantial material for Chelsie and Twitch. Australian choreographer Jason, though, gets newcomer kudos of the night for his stellar Viennese Waltz and Paso Doble. Quite impressive!
1. Courtney and Mark, Jazz
2. Katee and Josh, Contemporary
3. Katee and Josh, Paso Doble
4. Courtney and Mark, Viennese Waltz
5. Chelsie and Twitch, Hip-Hop
6. Chelsie and Twitch, Mambo
Solos:
Courtney continues to give better solo performances than her peers, Joshua showed Twitch how to really hit a solo hip-hop routine, and Chelsie, unfortunately, suffers from the same problem Lacey and Anya had before her -- a solo ballroom performance just doesn't work. Mark, meanwhile, continues to be uninspiring when he takes to the stage by himself.
1. Courtney
2. Josh
3. Katee
4. Chelsie
5. Twitch
6. Mark
Overall:
Josh and Katee brought out the best in each other, and as such finished at #1 and #2 this week. Despite not ranking higher than 4 in the previous two categories, Chelsie still snags the #3 spot based on her strong performances in both couples routines. Her partner, meanwhile, is at the bottom of the pack, just above Mark, who he will likely be standing next to tomorrow tonight. With three of the four girls in the Top 4, I'm sure to be disappointed by the results. But -- which girl will it be?
1. Josh
2. Katee
3. Chelsie
4. Courtney
5. Mark
6. Twitch
READ: I Am Officially Over Twitch and Six Other Things I Learned From the SYTYCD Top 6
READ: SYTYCD Top 6 Elimination Prediction -- Too Close to Call?
POLL: Which of the So You Think You Can Dance Top 6 Will Advance to the Finals
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So You Think You Can Dance POLL: Who Will Advance to the Finals?
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
SYTYCD Top 6 Spoilers: Dance Styles, Choreographers and Couples Revealed!
SPOILER! SPOILER!
You know the deal...don't read if you don't want to know!
SPOILER! SPOILER!
Here are the couples, dance styles and choreographers for the So You Think You Can Dance Top 6.
Mark/Courtney
Jazz (Sonya)
Vienesse Waltz (SYTYCD Australia winner Jason Glikison)
Josh/Katee
Contemporary (Tyce Diorio)
Paso Doble (SYTYCD Australia winner Jason Glikison)
Twitch/Chelsie
Mambo (Tony Meredith)
Hip Hop (Napoleon and Tabitha)
My goodness, Chelsie certainly does luck out by getting the Latin dances, doesn't she? Will Twitch rise to the occassion, or will he count on his hip hop skills to carry him through? (By the way, this will be the third time Twitch has gotten hip hop, not including the week he got krump). Will the return pairing of Josh and Katee create the same kind of sparks they set off earlier in the season? And can Courtney and Mark crack the Top 4 with strong performances? Guess we'll have to wait and see!
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