So You Think You Can Dance

By marcusandstevi Another two weeks of SYTYCD auditions, and here are our notable dancers out of Boston, Atlanta and the Big Easy: Please give this woman an Emmy. Please? The Wife: Another two weeks of SYTYCD auditions, and here are our notable dancers out of Boston, Atl

By marcusandstevi As for the fall season’s auditions, things started off in L.A. At least for L.A. and Phoenix, former contestants Anya Garnis and Pasha Kovalev put the dancers through the choreography round. Adam Shankman, who will be a permanent judge for the remainder of this season, assisted on the panel in...

By marcusandstevi In addition to our results, we were treated to a showing of the four Emmy-nominated routines from last season: Tyce DiOrio’s “Silence” for Will and Jessica, Mia Michaels’ “Mercy” for Katee and Twitch, Dmitry Chaplin’s “A Los Amigos” for Chelsie and Joshua and Nappytab’s “Bleeding Love...

By marcusandstevi Kayla and Brandon (Disco) Choreography by Doriana Sanchez Song: “Dance (Disco Heat)” by Sylvester Melissa and Evan (Quickstep) Choreography by Louis Van Amstel Song: “As Long as I’m Singin’” by the Brian Setzer Orchestra Solos

By marcusandstevi While I wasn’t surprised to see Kayla and Jeanette in the bottom 2 (because Melissa and Jeanine were in two of the most highly praised dances of the night), I was surprised to see Evan escape being in the bottom two, sending Brandon there in his stead. I really love Evan, but I really think he’s...

By marcusandstevi Melissa and Ade (Contemporary) Choreography by Tyce DiOrio Choreography by Laurieann Gibson Kayla and Jason (Hip-Hop) Choreography by Shane Sparks Kayla and Jason (Broadway) Choreography by Tyce DiOrio Choreography by Hunter Johnson Solos:

By marcusandstevi Mia Michaels, “Mercy,” performed by Stephen “Twitch” Boss and Katee Shean Tyce DiOrio, “Silence” (Adam and Eve), performed by Jessica King and William Wingfield Dmitry Chaplin, “A Los Amigos,” performed by Joshua Allen and Chelsie Hightower

By marcusandstevi Melissa and Brandon (Broadway) Choreography by Tyce DiOrio Jeanette and Ade (Hip-Hop) Choreography by TabNap The Solos 7. Jeanette closed the solo portion of the show by proclaiming “This is Miami,” which, in fact, I think she is. Like, when I think of Miami, I think of Jeanette.

By marcusandstevi Cat showed some of the upcoming audition footage, as I mentioned above, and the dancers in danger launched into their solos: I’m very much looking forward to the next five weeks of competition, as I think everyone we have left is extremely talented. Here are some things I’d like to see happe...

By marcusandstevi Song: “Ritmo di Bom Bom” by Jababa I was very excited to see a Pasha and Anya number on the show, as I love when SYTYCD alums return to choreograph. However, the execution of this piece left something to be desired. Mary seemed to think that Randi was flawless in it and gave her a Hot Tamale Train t...

By marcusandstevi Melissa and Ade (Pas de Deux) Choreographer: Thordal Christensen Song: “Romeo & Juliet” (from the ballet) The Brian Freidmaniest Randi and Evan (Broadway) Choreography by Joey Dowling, friend to Andy Blankenbeuhler and Mia Michaels

By marcusandstevi In the end, the two dancers with the absolute weakest solos of the night were sent home, Auska unanimously, and Jonathan un-unanimously. I’m glad to see Jonathan go, as I don’t think he contributed anything to the show in the 3 weeks he’s been here, but I’m a little sad to see Auska go. Sure, she...

By marcusandstevi Randi and Evan (Contemporary) Choreography by Mia Michaels Song: “Koop Island Blues” by Koop feat. Brun “It’s all about the booty.” — Mia Michaels “You are staring at that right cheek!” – Mia Michaels “I’m sort of hypnotized by her booty.” – Evan Kasprzak

By marcusandstevi Cat Deeley really hates Thursdays, and nothing makes me love her more than her mama bear attitude toward all of the Top 20 dancers on this reality dance show competition program we like to call Dancey Dance. She earned a thousand extra adorable points for me last night by choosing to follow u...

By marcusandstevi Jonathan and Karla (Contemporary) Choreography by Stacey Tookey of So You Think You Can Dance: Canada Song: “Falling Slowly” by The Frames The Strangely Maligned Shane Sparks Numbers Caitlin and Jason (Hip-Hop) Choreography by Shane Sparks Song: “Missin You” by Trey Songz

By marcusandstevi And for those who weren’t sure it was a Shane Sparks piece, you should have known by the signature booty shake. Watch enough of America’s Best Dance Crew (btw, I think it was Boogie Bot Karla who graced us with that booty shake), and you will know that there is nothing Shane loves more than a goo...

By marcusandstevi Kayla and Max (Samba) Choreography by Louis Van Amstrel Randi and Evan (Jazz) Choreography by Tyce DiOrio Melissa and Ade (Contemporary) Choreography by Mandy Moore Choreography by Louis Van Amstrel Paris and Tony (Hip-Hop) Choreography by Tabitha and Napoleon Duomo

By marcusandstevi I am so glad auditions are over because the Vegas callbacks on So You Think You Can Dance are where the real magic begins. 172 dancers were brought to Vegas, and by the end of this episode, only 32 remain in the competition. Tonight, six boys and six girls will be cut, leaving us with our Top 20. Thi...

By marcusandstevi Travis Prokop: Travis is the son of a football coach, but prefers dancing to sports. He has great leg extensions, but his dancing itself is a little clumsy. Nigel and Mary tell him to strengthen up, especially because he’s so, so tall. They see a lot of potential in him, though, and send him thro...

By marcusandstevi After the choreography rounds, Mitch and Mischa are given nos, along with Elias. All in all, 19 people are Vegas-bound from Denver. The season is promising so far! Looking forward to Miami and Memphis auditions next week! The Wife: I adore So You Think You Can Dance. It may have a cumbersome an...