Tonight is the last non-voting night. Let’s hope Nigel and co. come through for us and make sure the next week’s Top 16 will be up to snuff. I’m not going to lie, I’m still a little…ok a lot…bitter that Arianna is gone and Noelle is not. I think she should have to dance for her life regardless of tonight’s performance. Just saying.
Anway, on to the dancing! OMG what is this new intro thing?? They’re all coming out separately and doing their own thing in the middle of the stage. Weird. This is going to to take some getting used to. HA! Oh, Cat – “We don’t have a results show again this week because of a slightly less prestigious competition…”. LOVE IT. Nigel also announced the good news that Billy Bell can go straight to Season 7’s Top 100 in Vegas and Brandon can still be eligible for the Top 20 in seasons to come.
Noelle (yes she’s back still no word on what the injury was exactly) and Russell are up first with a new choreographer, Jamaal Sims. They’ll be doing hip hop. Ok,they’re having some sort of tennis dance off. It’s actually a cute concept, but I don’t know how I feel about them together. They are in and out of sync, and she doesn’t really hit hard. Noelle also looks kind of tired and a bit clunky. Russell was obviously in his element, but it was a bit hard to even watch him because she was so distracting. The judges were so-so on this one.
Ashleigh and Jakob are going to be dancing a Viennese Waltz by Tony and Melanie, and it’s supposed to be a “first wedding dance”. Well I already love the fact that they’re dancing to “At Last” by Etta James – great song choice! I absolutely love Jakob – from the very first step, he is so in character, and he moves so beautifully. The lifts are fantastic and seem so effortless. Mary seems to want more from him though, at least in the dancing aspect. I guess that shows how little I know dancing because I thought he was great. And yes, Ashleigh was in it too.
Bianca and Victor are tackling a Broadway piece with Tyce Diorio this week, and it’s from The Color Purple! This is a little weird of a song choice, even for Tyce. Bianca is trying really hard to point her toes, and it’s really cute. I think the judges put it very well when they said that they were overly aware that they were dancing. Adam seemed to want to see them “lose it” a little more. Nigel liked Bianca’s character, but none of the them really felt the true character of the piece. I think that’s fair.
Mollee and Nathan are doing Bollywood this week! I’m sure these two will have the energy for Nukul’s warrior dance. I am already loving the opening with the sun and silhouettes – looks like the Lion King! Nathan is such a powerful dancer. How does he do those pirouettes?? And then just stopping on one leg! This was such a great number! It seems like Nathan did the brunt of the work in this dance at least in terms of “tricks”, but I was definitely impressed with Mollee’s dancing as well. Adam and Nigel praised Mollee’s maturity, and they all just loved it! Good job, youngins!
Next up are Channing and Phillip with a Tony/Melanie samba. Apparently it’s a classic competition samba. The first lift is pretty awkward, as is the second one. The whole time they just look like they’re struggling through things. I have to say that Channing’s hip and leg action were pretty damn good, and Adam agrees. Phillip was awkward on his feet, but you could see him getting into character. Mary thinks Phillip let Channing down in the lifts and partnering, and I definitely agree. Nigel thinks Phillip doesn’t get down in the floor enough, especially for a tapper. I think these two could be in trouble, and they should be.
Kevin and Karen will be doing a Nappy Tabs hip hop, which in theory should be awesome, since they can both really move. Emily totally called the song – Ice Cream Paint Job! Well that was hot. So much fun, so in sync, great choreography! I loved everything about that number! Kevin was great, and Karen totally kept up! The girl is HOT. The judges praised Karen’s confidence and “it” factor. It’s so true, I’m liking her more and more, and she’s so humble too!
It’s Kathryn and Legacy’s turn, and they’ll be doing a Stacey Tookey contemporary dance about fear. Wow, that was great! I couldn’t even type during that because I was so focused on watching. Legacy moved beautifully, and Stacey really used his breaking moves well in the routine. Kathryn was beautiful as well! I got chills halfway through. The judges praised Legacy’s growth, and I have to say I am starting to jump on the bandwagon. He even impressed me (and Caity) in his sincerity in the video package.
Pauline and Peter will be dancing together for the first time this week, and they get to do a Wade/Amanda Robson jazz routine! It’s such a cool concept about the discarded people that were originally painted in Vincent Van Gough’s “Starry Night”. They are so in sync, I love it. I’m loving the changing aspects of the set too. Peter is so good at being in character! I really liked it. I don’t know how much dancing there actually was, but I loved the piece as a whole. The judges were a bit on the fence about it, but Nigel seems to really like it, especially Pauline. I think it would have been really cool as a group dance too. Tour perhaps?
Ryan and Ellenore will be doing a Miriam and Leonardo Argentine tango. Well, I’m sure they’ll nail the lifts! Oh no, Ellenore’s dress is caught on her heel! It took halfway through the dance before it comes undone. They are doing a great job though! As Adam has been trying to say all night – don’t let it get to you! And she didn’t. The chemistry in that was great, I have to say. They were both very much in character and into each other. The judges gave them a standing ovation, which pretty much sums it up. Well done.
My call for the bottom four is Phillip, Channing, Russell and Noelle.
Ok, it’s Vicor, Bianca, Phillip, and Noelle, but they put Phillip/Channing, Victor/Bianca, and Russell/ Noelle in the bottom three couples before deciding on those four. Totally fair.
First up dancing for her life is Noelle. She does some good moves, but her hair was distracting. It also seemed short for a 30 second solo. Pretty much like any other contemporary solo on the show. Nothing special.
Victor is second in a very revealing outfit. He truly is amazing. The height on his jumps and just his power in general is truly amazing. You can’t help but agree with Shanta though when she says it’s a toned down version of a Brandon Bryant solo.
Third is Bianca. BEST SOLO EVER. So much fun! Tapping her llittle heart out to Tootsie Roll – perfection. Peace out, Noelle.
Last up is Phillip. He’s a great soloist and a beautiful dancer, but when push comes to shove, he's a crappy partner. I think he’s gone.
Here comes the moment of truth. JUDGES I HATE YOU. Sending Bianca home, really? REALLY?! Wrong decision. Straight up. WRONG, Nigel. You were wrong.
The guys’ elimination is an afterthought at this point. It’s Phillip, which is the right choice, but whatever.
Well, I’m officially pissed. But seriously though, Nigel?! Bianca’s personality didn’t show through enough in her solo?!?! BULL SHIT. I can’t even believe this. Bogus. UGH. I’m blown away by the extreme contemporary dancer bias on this show!!! Finally a girl who is original and has so much room to grow as a dancer, and you get rid of her. Completely defeats the purpose of the show. And on that sour note, I’m out for the night.
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