Last nights episode of So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) was an excellent kick off to the top ten dancers. With only 5 girls and 5 guys remaining the shows format has changed. The changes are:
- The dancers draw new partners every week
- The judges no longer have the final say in who goes home, it is all decided on votes now
- You now call in to vote for individual dancers not couples
- Everyone dances a solo
The remaining 10 dancers are:
- Randi
- Melissa
- Jeanette
- Jeanine
- Kayla
- Evan
- Kupono
- Brandon
- Ade
- Jason
Last nights guest judge was Debbie Allen.
The night started out with a group number by all of the girls. It was a Bollywood number by Nakul Dev Mahajah. It was a fun dance, but I am getting a little tired of Bollywood. It is fast paced, but all the routines look similar to me.
Nigel – Absolutely Incredible
Mary – Really fun
Debbie – Amazing cultural fusion
Kayla & Evan were the first couple to get partnered up. It was funny because Kayla is the tallest girl & Evan is the shortest guy. Kayla ended up dancing barefoot & Evan danced in heels (manly heels, of course). They were given the Venice Waltz by Tony Meredith & Melanie Lapatin.
It was okay. You didn’t really notice the height difference. I just am not a slow ballroom fan. Give me the jive or salsa & I am happy, but a waltz or a tango and I get bored really quickly.
Nigel – Didn’t see the difference in this and just a fast waltz
Mary – lacked power and the turns were painful
Debbie – enjoyed it
Brandon danced the first solo of the night. He is a contemporary dancer. It was a really good solo.
Jeanette & Ade were the next to dance as a couple. They drew hip hop with Nap & Tabs. I really liked it (Of course! I love hip hop). I loved the song and the routine. Ade hypnotized Jeanette with his pick and gave her funk.
Nigel – It was great
Mary – It was funky
Debbie – So amazing
Next Randi danced her solo. She is a contemporary dancer. She dances very well. I think she is just a pretty dancer.
Kupono was next to dance his solo. I do not like Kupono. He is was too feminine for me. They also pointed out that he made is own costume, which was a ripped up mesh tank top and capri pants. Awesome.
Jeanine & Jason were the next couple to dance. They danced a contemporary routine by Travis Wall who was a contestent of season 2 of SYTYCD. It was AWESOME!!!! It was the best routine of the night. It told the story of two childhood friends who were falling in love. The judges gave it a standing ovation.
Nigel – Beautiful
Mary – You two are STARS!!!
Debbie – Bravo
There were three solo dances following Jeanine & Jason. First to go was Melissa. Melissa is a ballerina. It was beautiful. She is an amazing dancer.
Evan followed Melissa. He is a broadway dancer. His routine was great. He is amazing at broadway, but not so great at everything else.
Kayla is a contemporary dancer. She is amazing. She is so beautiful and has great lines.
Randi & Kupono were paired up and danced the Paso Doble b Lapatin y Tony Meredith & Melanie. My notes say BOO! I thought it was boring. Kupono is not strong enough. The lifts were horrible.
Nigel – Dancing was not as good as the choreoghraphy
Mary – Didn’t rize to the challenge
Debbie – Needed more time to practice.
Three more solos followed. First was Ade dancing contemporary. He did a layout! He is really good. He is my favorite guy right now.
Jeanine – Also contemporary. She is really good too. Everyone is talented this season. It is going to be a tough call.
Jason – Contemporary. His routine was entertaining. He is cute too so that should help him stay in the competition.
The last couple to dance was Melissa & Brandon. They danced a broadway routine by Tyce Diorio. I love Melissa. They danced a piece from Hair. It was really cute.
Nigel – Great
Mary – Unbelievable
Debbie – Seamless
Jeanette was the last to dance her solo. She is a salsa dancer. I love salsa, but it is hard for a ballroom dancer to dance their solo. I thought she did a good job though.
I hope think that Kupono will be leaving. I have no clue as far as the girls goes. Maybe Randi? I guess we will find out tonight.
16. July 2009 at 2:18 pm
I don’t like Kupono either. He gives me the creeps. I do like Randi (until last night she was in my top three) and am afraid that Kupono is going to get her voted off. All the girls are really good, and I loved their Bollywood routine. I have to say that Jeanine may be my favorite after last night. I haven’t decided on a guy.
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