Finale!!!

So, I'm back bloggin at home since I know I'm blocked at work and I won't have time before the winner is announced tomorrow night!

I had the opportunity to go to the taping today, but unfortunately with everyone's hands up in the air clapping, I couldn't really see much dancing. So basically, I heard all the music and judges comments and saw the video packages, but I'll be seeing the routines for the first time on TV. Since there are so many dances, I'm going to break it down by person:

Kent - He had a fun Bollywood with Lauren allstar, a cute jazz routine with Lauren contestant, an emotional contemporary with Allison, and a malevos dance with Robert. I liked them all, but the Stacey Tookey contemporary piece really stood out. Kent even seemed a bit shaken up (emotionally) afterwards, which just showed how invested in the piece he really was. His solo was good, but nothing special, even though I love him.

Lauren - She rocked a hip hop with Twitch, a beautiful contemporary with Robert, a geeky jazz with Kent, and a sizzling with Pasha. The Dee Caspary contemporary was gorgeous and floating, and I loved the use of the pillow to make it even more "dreamlike". I also really liked the Cha Cha, but that outfit was a little...well, little. Not that she can't rock it, but with the costume malfunctions this season, it was cutting it a bit close. And, her solo was by far the best of the night, and debatably the season. She KILLED it! They didn't show it on camera, but the judges

Robert - He took on a jazz routine with Mark, the wonderful contemporary with Lauren, a sexy Broadway with Kathryn, and the malevos fight with Kent. I have to say, I just adore Spencer Liff's broadway choreography (and him, he is just so freaking cute!), and this was no exception - very cool, classic feeling but in a modern way. His solo was fine, but again, nothing special. I think I've become jaded towards male contemporary solos at this point. They have to do something totally new and different to pique my interest.

I have to say, this was a really strong finale. There was not one bad dance, despite the fact that the judges pretty much reamed Mandy Moore's jazz routine and essentially called it nothing but fluff. I liked all of the routines a lot, and all three of those dancers really deserved to be there. I know it's a total cop out, but I would be fine with any of them winning! I don't even have a preferred order...3-way tie?!?! Yes please!

So, we'll find out tomorrow, but for now we can ponder what dances we want to see tomorrow. We already know that the Alex/Twitch hip hop routine will be performed with a mystery guest, but what else is finale worthy? Here's what I want to see again:

- Kent and Lauren Prom Dance (Travis contemporary)
- Billy and Lauren Shoe Dance (Mandy Moore jazz)
- Allison and Robert Fix You (Travis contemporary)
- Kent and Neil Baseball Routine (Tyce Broadway)
- Adechike and Comfort Hip Hop
- Lauren and Dominic Abuse Routine (Tessandra Chavez lyrical hip hop)

Final 4 Before the Finale!

Well, it's been a week and work is still blocking my blog. Bleh. So, a quick recap of this week!

Performances: Robert and LoFro KILLED IT this week! We finally got a waltz w/ Robert and Anya, and it was beautiful. Robert looked strong and suave and it was really beautiful. Robert also got a quirky and cool NappyTabs Hip Hop about clowns for his first Hip Hop on the show, and it was awesome. Definitely one for the tour!

Lauren was smoldering in an Argentine Tango w/ Pasha and then ever more so in a black widow inspired Sean Cheeseman jazz piece. I especially loved the hand choreography and the crazy lift that had Lauren basically doing a back somersault up Ade's body!

Kent was 1 for 2 with a silly disco but an amazing Travis Wall contemporary piece w/ Neil. I really love him, and I think choreographers just need to be able to relate to him in order to pull certain emotions out of him. He was brilliant in this piece - even Mia had nothing negative to say.

Adechike pretty much fizzled out of contention on Wednesday, and hopefully America's votes reflect that. His African jazz w/ Lauren G and his contemporary w/ Kathryn both fell flat for me and for the judges. They tell him the same thing every week, and yet he isn't able to ever connect to a piece and relate to the audience/cameras/judges at all.

We also got a Top 4 Broadway routine by Tyce which was pretty blah, but Kent of course stood out since he was made for Broadway!

I think the finale should be LoFro, Robert, and Kent, but I worried that Adechike's loyal fans might knock Robert out. Thankfully I was wrong and we got my dream finale!! I can not wait to watch next week, I think it's going to be a great show! I honestly think all three are deserving of the win, and I can honestly say I'd be happy for any of them! Just for fun, here are my dream pairings for next week's show:

LoFro - Jean Marc Waltz w/ Pasha, Mandy Moore Contemporary w/ Ade or Neil

Kent - Travis Contemporary w/ Kathryn, Spencer Liff Broadway w/ Lauren G

Robert - Rumba w/ Anya, Sonya Contemporary w/ Courtney

We'll see what happens!

Blocked!

So, my work blocked my blog from me, so my usual Thursday and Friday morning recaps really can't occur anymore. I have a minute now, so I'll just say, I really liked Top 6 v 2.0. Minus the Billy/ Robert Bollywood routine, I thought all the dances were solid. Lo Fro won the night for me with her flirty Broadway and sexy as hell Fox Trot. My symbolic vote went to her, and I was beyond shocked to see her in the bottom 3 on the results show. I still do not understand how Adechike keeps avoiding the bottom - he and Kent are the only two to escape it all season long. I also have got to point out that Toni Redpath was an awesome guest judge. She provided insight along with criticism, and it was nice to hear a fresh opinion.

Next week only America decides, so I am hoping the tweens forget their extreme jealousy that Lauren got to kiss Kent this season and VOTE FOR HER! Team Lo Fro and Team Kent...that's what I've been saying all season, and I'm sticking with it!