I want to go to New Orleans!

New Orleans auditions tonight! 2 days in a row of SYTYCD, everything is as it should be! I’m excited for another round of Adam Shankmann auditions and the first since he was announced as permanent judge! SYTYCDism told me via Twitter earlier that New Orleans is looking good, so let’s see if they’re right! I forgot that Nigel wouldn’t be here for this, and now I’m excited to see Lil C again too! Here go the dancers, show me what you got...

Sheldon "Skip" Skipper – Ok what is with his eye brows?!?! I’m frightened. He’s doing some sort of New Orleans regional hip hop thing called "New Orleans Bounce". It’s cool, kinda different. A ton of energy! I like it, but I highly doubt he could do anything else. Also, interjection, why does Mary look so bizarre?! Is she melting from the heat? Ok back to this guy. He seemed a little cocky and into himself. Who claps for themselves multiple times? But yeah, send him to choreo and see what happens. WHAT?! Into Vegas automatically?! Ok then. I guess it’s like the Memphis Jukin’ guy from last year, so we’ll see how he does.

Jonathan Litzler – He’s a contemporary dancer with acrobatics background. That always makes for a good contestant. Oh wow I really like this guy! Love his music, love his moves, love everything! His movements make him look like he weighs nothing! He was like made for this show. Send him to freaking Vegas! Yay! I think he could potentially be in the Top 20.

Alison Nance – cute brunette contemporary dancer. Totally reminds me of this girl from college...

Calvin Turner Jr – dreads, looks like the Hart twins, really like him

Edward Spots – good turns, fun music, clear ballet background. Very smiley, love it!

*All 3 of these guys went straight to Vegas. Well deserved!

Eric Leblanc – He drank 6 energy drinks today. Wow, clearly. He’s a hip hop dancer, ok. Definitely can move, but it’s pretty much just average. Very funny though, the judges were cracking up. Ah! Too much screaming! He shouldn’t go to choreo, but he was fun. Ok Mary and Lil C want to see him in choreo hahaha this should be entertaining. I love that Cat refers to him as the "highly caffeinated Eric LeBlanc".Not surprisingly he is not going to Vegas, but it was a solid effort.

I think I saw the Hart twins brother in a clip. He did the same side spin as Antwon did last night in Atlanta. I hope he makes it too!

Justin Kenny - He is still recovering from a pretty bad car accident, which apparently may affect his head spins, etc. WOW! This kid can definitely break! He doesn’t look affected at all! Amazing! He’s so interesting, and there is something about him that I am just drawn too, although it’s not those huge earrings. I think they’ll send him to choreo and see what else he can do. And they do. And they’re taking a "huge, huge gamble" according to Lil C, but they’re sending him to Vegas! Yay!

This little dance party they have going on in line is pretty amazing!
A band?! Really? Awesome.

Kimalee Piadad – Theater arts ballroom dancer, but her partner is not auditioning. She compares it to ice dancing with no ice and no skates. These two looked amazing in the clips, so I’m excited to see their routine. And they’re dancing to the Kris Allen version of Make You Feel My Love, which I already love. Very nice lines, ballet- esque. Amazing one handed lift where her body was like curved around. This girl is like Gumby, sooo flexible!. Lots of emotion, very beautiful. Adam says choreo but Mary and Lil C put her to Vegas, which I totally agree with. The girl can dance!

Micah Mixon – He’s led a troubled life – drugs, vandalism, no money, rebellion, etc. Please be good! He’s a popper, and a good one at that. I like his upbeat music, and he has a lot of good moves. He used the stage very well. I liked him a lot! And he has a good attitude! I’m a fan! Good luck in choreography, Micah! He seems a little uneasy. They’re not going to take him to Vegas, but they encourage him to keep trying and come back. I agree, he could definitely be a season 7 force to be reckoned with!

I gotta say, New Orleans looks like so much fun! Looking up flights on kayak.com right now!

Llyod Ballard, Tierney St. John, Casey Crisoto, all bad. The judges say they missed Nigel, but I miss the editing. At least it leads to a great segment called "Mary’s Rules" which starred Adam Shankmann and highlighted what not to do in an audition. LOVE IT. Shankers booty shaking…I love it!

Jakob Karr – Jeanine’s prom date and former dance partner! Ok he’s going to be amazing. And he is! How does he reach his legs so high??Every move is effortless! Amazing center, great emotion, good height on his jumps, BEAUTIFUL dancer! I hope he has a personality because he could also be a great Top 20’er! Straight to Vegas? UM DUH.

Diana Drexler – Her grandfather passed away while she was in line to audition, so sad. Thank goodness she’s great! Seems like she’s floating, a great quality of movement. She’s clearly emotional, but it’s in such a good way for the dance. Not technically the best I’ve ever seen, but very good. Wow, I’m getting teary, it’s just so real. They put her through to choreography, which I definitely think is fair. She’s breezing through it, she should definitely be through…and she is! Thank goodness!

Little Hart brother is also going to Vegas. That is totally him! I don’t recognize anyone else in the group though.

Salt Lake City is the final audition stop, and there are always a ton of talented dancers there, so that should be good. Then Vegasssssss! My favorite part! I love watching and predicting and then being wrong (or sometimes right)! It’s so fun! Can’t wait to make my Top 20 list and see everyone else’s too!