Can I just how much I LOVED the intro in couples this week? It was fantastic, why don’t they always do that??
I also love that Debbie Reynolds is on the panel this week! I’m a huge dork, and have loved her since I was little! I remember going to a Debbie Reynolds exhibit in Vegas when I was a kid and watching Singin’ in the Rain and she’s just great! “It’s fantastic to be alive”?! HA, love it!
Ryan and Ricky – Jazz, Mandy Moore
The dance was supposed to be sexy, and the dancing definitely was! I usually prefer Mandy’s dances when they have a story, but it was still incredible dancing! I was actually really impressed with Ricky. Ryan usually steals focus from everyone else on stage, but he really brought it tonight! In total agreement with Mary that he was a great partner as well!
Caitlynn and Mitchell – Contemporary, Stacey Tookey
Well that is Adele song #1 of the season – I’m betting we’ll hear at least 5 songs off 21 this season! This was a surprisingly good routine – Stacy Tookey is great! For how gay Mitchell is in the video clips (not being derogatory, just honest), the relationship and chemistry on stage seemed real. Caitlynn is as gorgeous a dancer as she is a person, and I am definitely happy with this couple!
Missy and Wadi – Cha Cha, Jean Marc Genereux
That was slightly painful to watch. Everything seemed super slow motion, and excuse me Jean Marc, that was NOT the hardest Cha Cha you’ve ever choreographed. There was pretty much nothing in that. Wadi was great at the lifts but awkward as all get out on anything with steps. His arms and back didn’t stay up and he just looked uncomfortable. Nigel complimented Missy a ton, but I didn’t think she was great either. She pretty much just walked around the stay trying to look sexy. Blah.
Iveta and Nick - Bollywood, Nakul
There’s just something about watching two white people do Bollywood that is a little off-putting to me, especially when one loks like she’s 45 and the other looks like he’s 17. I agree with Nigel that it wasn’t as strong as other Bollywood routines that have been on the show, and unfortunately it’s impossible to not compare on this show. Overall rating – average at best.
Miranda and Robert – Hip Hop, Nappy Tabs
Not gonna lie, that was a weird concept, but I actually liked the dancing! Miranda was pretty darn good at hip-hop, and Robert was great in his element, humorous hip hop, and handled the choreography really well. They did some good job staying in sync, hitting hard, and flipping around on stage. Such a pleasant surprise!
Clarice and Jess – Contemporary, Stacey Tookey
When I saw this was a Royal Wedding piece, I really thought I was going to hate it, but it was so sweet and cute and wonderful! They looked straight out of a Disney movie love scene, and I loved it! Jess’ center is so impressive, he can spin for days! The parts where they were doing moves side-by-side, they were so in sync, and I was in awe. Nigel didn’t love it and was worried for them, but I really enjoyed it!
Jordan and Tad – Viennese Waltz, Jean Marc Genereux
That was just gorgeous! Tad has BY FAR done the best at ballroom of all the b-boys! What a surprise! His arms were great, his feet were great, and he was such a strong leader! Jordan was gorgeous and so far from her usual “sexy” stage persona. They were just so lovely to watch. There were some gorgeous lifts; I loved the use of the bench; and their chemistry was perfect! Loved it!
Melanie and Marko – Jazz, Mandy Moore
There’s so much pressure when you’re the overwhelmingly favorite after the first week, and they 100% lived up to it! I loved how this routine was kind of split into two routines, one broadway jazz and one contemporary jazz, and I loved how Many used some of the same steps in different ways! These two are absolutely incredible, there’s not much more I can say! Great personalities, amazing technique, fabulous acting and getting into character, there’s nothing about them I don’t like!
Sasha and Alexander – Hip Hop, Nappy Tabs
Well I hated this song going into the routine, and now I like it thanks to the glory of NappyTabs! This was the perfect routine for Sasha because she rocked the lyrical part in the beginning, which was essentially a solo. Mary put it perfectly – she really showed her SOUL and she absolutely always does. Combine that with her incredible dancing skills, and I smell a spot in the finale. The judges fawned over her, as they should have, and pretty much ignored Alex. I wish she Sasha a different partner, but I think I can work with this. Alex actually did a great job, and I especially liked the headstand of Sasha’s back!
Ashley and Chris – Broadway, Spencer Liff
Initial response – “woah that was AWESOME”! That was the most unique routine I’ve ever seen on the show! Spencer Liff is so creative! I didn’t know how the bar thing was going to affect their chemistry, but it really didn’t at all! They seemed so into each other, and they were still able to do some amazing moves! I loved the alternating high kicks through the bars and all of Chris’ climbing. Ashley was smoldering hot, and I loved everything about this routine!!! First hot tamale train of the season! Woooo woooo!!! Oh Mary, I missed you!
Tomorrow is going to be REALLY hard! Because there were so many dances, I think the people at the beginning might be in danger, sorry Ryan ☹
B3: Missy and Wadi, Ivetta and Nick, Ryan and Ricky. In an ideal world, they would keep Ryan and Nick and pair them together from now on! Let’s all hope for that, shall we?!
BOTN: Ashley and Chris, Sasha and Alexander, Jordan and Tad…can’t decide! They all KILLED it!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Season 8 Top 20 Y'all!
Ok so I have guests in town, so this is straight up my "notes" from watching the show. Enjoy, lemme know what you think!
Jordan and Tad
- This is definitely a fun partnership! I wish they had more than 8 seconds to explore that!
- Afro jazz number was good, but I didn’t feel like they were having fun, no smiles, etc. Great dancing though!
- Showcased how powerful of dancers they both are. Tad especially stepped up to the plate. He was a great partner and really adapted to the style! Very proud of him!
Sasha and Alexander
- Do not like this partnership…Alex looks like a creeper face. Not a fan of this, producers. Wish she was with Wadi…
- Contemporary with Travis is always a good way to start your season. Everyone loves it regardless.
- Well, as I suspected, Alexander may as well have not been on the stage. Sasha KILLED that. I couldn’t not look at her. She’s so dramatic, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Every movement is precise and filled with meaning, and she just gives me goosebumps!
- Even after the performance, they didn’t seem to be comfortable together. At one point when she wasgetting a compliment from the judges, he gave her this look that seemed to say “Damn it, I’m going to be in your shadow this whole time.” YEP.
Clarice and Jess
- Well, someone had to get Jess…she didn’t look too excited at the reveal haha.
- They have broadway with Tyce, so clearly this is going to be awesome! Kent and Katee are assisting, so it’s DEFINITELY going to be amazing.
- Well that just left me beaming! It was so incredibly cute!!! The audience reaction said it all, they couldn’t shut up!
- Jess definitely improved his “personality” aka he really seemed to be enjoying it, and their chemistry was surprisingly great!
- Judges seemed to fawn over Jess’s performance skills, which is a bit surprising actually!
Ryan and Ricky
- This should be an interesting partnership, since we don’t know much about Ricky and everyone LOVES Ryan.
- They have lyrical hip-hop with Chris Scott, so I have high hopes, especially because they have a story attached.
- Ryan is just straight up amazing. They way she emotes with her facial expressions and everything is just perfection. Nigel was confused by her smiling, but I read it that she was happy in the memory and being with him again, and he was missing her. She clarified that at the end ☺
- I really liked this piece, and I think this is going to be a good partnership! The only thing I would have wanted was a lift, maybe?
- Costume designers, step it UP. Ryan’s outfit was horrendous.
Caitlynn and Mitchell
- Well, we don’t know much about either of these two, but they have contemporary with Travis, so that’s a bonus. Since Mitchell’s hurt, she gets to dance with Robert which will only help her.
- Even though this was a Sonya piece, I didn’t get that fierceness feeling like I usually do. Unfortunately, Caitlynn doesn’t strike me as a strong woman type.
- There was almost no chemistry between her and Robert…there was a space between them that I can’t really describe.
- Caitlynn can DO the splits though, WOW. That one spin when she was in a full middle split! To quote Ckenn, “Owww, my crotch!” Seriously.
Miranda and Robert
- I actually called this couple! Yay!
- I love Robert and his nerdy fast talking Steve Urkel-ness, but I don’t know much about Miranda. I’m equating her to Kathryn for some reason. It will be interesting to see how they handle a Jason Gilkison jive.
- Cute and fun dance, I just don’t really love Miranda I think. As she said in the package, she’s not really “sexy” per se. Also, Robert’s arms could use some work…he was a little off on the partnering elements with his arms.
Missy and Wadi
- Damn it!!! My least favorite girl got my favorite guy. I hate when that happens. She’s clearly going to stay longer than I would like.
- Sean Cheeseman jazz, so at least it won’t be a contemporary dance in a jazz outfit. I wish it wasn’t to Juas by Gaga though.
- Well Wadi stole that show for sure! He’s so dynamic and powerful! At the end he was doing parkor off the cube for goodness sakes!
Melanie and Marko
- YAY! What a great couple, I love them both! This is a power couple for sure.
- Contemporary with Travis. Another contemporary. Great.
- Love this statue concept, very cool Travis, good call!
- This was absolutely beautiful! I got goosebumps and was completely drawn in the entire time. There is something soft and vulnerable and just lovely about Melanie, I swear! And they have absolutely amazing chemistry!
- Nigel predicted this could be an Emmy nominated routine! At the very least, we will definitely be seeing it again in the finale!
Ashley and Christopher
- Not sure what to think about this couple. They do look cute together, so that’s good!
- Christopher Scott hip-hop about a couple who finds out they’re both cheating on each other…interesting concept! And to “F*ck you”, so great!
- Ashley was great in this routine! She had attitude AND she was hilarious, and of course she rocked the dancing! I have loved her from the beginning, and this just proved why!
Iveta and Nick
- Well, I’m still not sure how I feel about Iveta yet, but I love Nick, so I have hope for their Jason Gilkison Quickstep. Jason always brings story to his ballroom routines, which really makes them more relatable for us normal folk.
- This was a great routine! Still don’t know how I feel about Iveta after it, but it was a really good dance. Nick totally held his own with her, which is amazing for him! Even Mary was impressed!
- I don’t think I can really judge them as a couple until they have a non-ballroom dance. They’ll be around for a bit, probably.
Best of the Night (BOTN): Melanie and Marko Statue dance HANDS DOWN
B3 Prediction: Miranda and Robert, Caitlynn and Mitchell/Robert, and Sasha and Alexander (pains me to say it but the dude is CREEPY)
Jordan and Tad
- This is definitely a fun partnership! I wish they had more than 8 seconds to explore that!
- Afro jazz number was good, but I didn’t feel like they were having fun, no smiles, etc. Great dancing though!
- Showcased how powerful of dancers they both are. Tad especially stepped up to the plate. He was a great partner and really adapted to the style! Very proud of him!
Sasha and Alexander
- Do not like this partnership…Alex looks like a creeper face. Not a fan of this, producers. Wish she was with Wadi…
- Contemporary with Travis is always a good way to start your season. Everyone loves it regardless.
- Well, as I suspected, Alexander may as well have not been on the stage. Sasha KILLED that. I couldn’t not look at her. She’s so dramatic, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Every movement is precise and filled with meaning, and she just gives me goosebumps!
- Even after the performance, they didn’t seem to be comfortable together. At one point when she wasgetting a compliment from the judges, he gave her this look that seemed to say “Damn it, I’m going to be in your shadow this whole time.” YEP.
Clarice and Jess
- Well, someone had to get Jess…she didn’t look too excited at the reveal haha.
- They have broadway with Tyce, so clearly this is going to be awesome! Kent and Katee are assisting, so it’s DEFINITELY going to be amazing.
- Well that just left me beaming! It was so incredibly cute!!! The audience reaction said it all, they couldn’t shut up!
- Jess definitely improved his “personality” aka he really seemed to be enjoying it, and their chemistry was surprisingly great!
- Judges seemed to fawn over Jess’s performance skills, which is a bit surprising actually!
Ryan and Ricky
- This should be an interesting partnership, since we don’t know much about Ricky and everyone LOVES Ryan.
- They have lyrical hip-hop with Chris Scott, so I have high hopes, especially because they have a story attached.
- Ryan is just straight up amazing. They way she emotes with her facial expressions and everything is just perfection. Nigel was confused by her smiling, but I read it that she was happy in the memory and being with him again, and he was missing her. She clarified that at the end ☺
- I really liked this piece, and I think this is going to be a good partnership! The only thing I would have wanted was a lift, maybe?
- Costume designers, step it UP. Ryan’s outfit was horrendous.
Caitlynn and Mitchell
- Well, we don’t know much about either of these two, but they have contemporary with Travis, so that’s a bonus. Since Mitchell’s hurt, she gets to dance with Robert which will only help her.
- Even though this was a Sonya piece, I didn’t get that fierceness feeling like I usually do. Unfortunately, Caitlynn doesn’t strike me as a strong woman type.
- There was almost no chemistry between her and Robert…there was a space between them that I can’t really describe.
- Caitlynn can DO the splits though, WOW. That one spin when she was in a full middle split! To quote Ckenn, “Owww, my crotch!” Seriously.
Miranda and Robert
- I actually called this couple! Yay!
- I love Robert and his nerdy fast talking Steve Urkel-ness, but I don’t know much about Miranda. I’m equating her to Kathryn for some reason. It will be interesting to see how they handle a Jason Gilkison jive.
- Cute and fun dance, I just don’t really love Miranda I think. As she said in the package, she’s not really “sexy” per se. Also, Robert’s arms could use some work…he was a little off on the partnering elements with his arms.
Missy and Wadi
- Damn it!!! My least favorite girl got my favorite guy. I hate when that happens. She’s clearly going to stay longer than I would like.
- Sean Cheeseman jazz, so at least it won’t be a contemporary dance in a jazz outfit. I wish it wasn’t to Juas by Gaga though.
- Well Wadi stole that show for sure! He’s so dynamic and powerful! At the end he was doing parkor off the cube for goodness sakes!
Melanie and Marko
- YAY! What a great couple, I love them both! This is a power couple for sure.
- Contemporary with Travis. Another contemporary. Great.
- Love this statue concept, very cool Travis, good call!
- This was absolutely beautiful! I got goosebumps and was completely drawn in the entire time. There is something soft and vulnerable and just lovely about Melanie, I swear! And they have absolutely amazing chemistry!
- Nigel predicted this could be an Emmy nominated routine! At the very least, we will definitely be seeing it again in the finale!
Ashley and Christopher
- Not sure what to think about this couple. They do look cute together, so that’s good!
- Christopher Scott hip-hop about a couple who finds out they’re both cheating on each other…interesting concept! And to “F*ck you”, so great!
- Ashley was great in this routine! She had attitude AND she was hilarious, and of course she rocked the dancing! I have loved her from the beginning, and this just proved why!
Iveta and Nick
- Well, I’m still not sure how I feel about Iveta yet, but I love Nick, so I have hope for their Jason Gilkison Quickstep. Jason always brings story to his ballroom routines, which really makes them more relatable for us normal folk.
- This was a great routine! Still don’t know how I feel about Iveta after it, but it was a really good dance. Nick totally held his own with her, which is amazing for him! Even Mary was impressed!
- I don’t think I can really judge them as a couple until they have a non-ballroom dance. They’ll be around for a bit, probably.
Best of the Night (BOTN): Melanie and Marko Statue dance HANDS DOWN
B3 Prediction: Miranda and Robert, Caitlynn and Mitchell/Robert, and Sasha and Alexander (pains me to say it but the dude is CREEPY)
Thursday, June 9, 2011
That was just too good.
Vegas was so good last night that I couldn't even take notes. I was literally enthralled by every minute of those 2 hours and I couldn't focus on anything but watching. For that reason, I'm not going to do a real blog entry. I'm just going to adjust my Top 20 predictions since they didn't actually do the reveal yet! I was beyond surprised at some of the cuts - a TON of talented people left (some of them very early), which was sad, but it just goes to show how talented the ones who are left must be! Can't wait to find out who they are! I was most sad about DC Chapman leaving, since I loved him and thought he was a lock for sure. I did love Debbie Allen's tough love for him though...best thing she's ever done on the show! And with that, here is my revised Top 20, leaving in a couple spots for wild cards that they didn't feature. I'll do my best to describe I guess?
Girls:
Ashley Rich
Ryan Ramirez
Sasha Mallory
Jordan Casanova
Iveta Liuskete
Melanie Moore
Curly haired brunette who Tyce called "perfection" after her solo...I'd know her if I saw her
Blond contemp girl with straight across bangs that they keep showing
Wild card
Wild card
Guys:
Robert Taylor
Jess LeProtto
Marko Germar (guy who got shot)
Wadi Jones (I think he's still in it right?)
Virgil Lil O Gadson
Brown haired ballroom guy who was right at the edge of the stage in his solo
Contemporary Guy who one of the judges said just went to the top of their list (never saw his name)
Wild card
Wild card
Wild card
So my guess is that they'll have 5 people who they didn't heavily feature, which will be fine as long as they're paired with a partner that was featured. I really hope that Natalya Mallory makes it, I just can't decide if I think she will. I know they want the drama they had with Ryan and Evan, but maybe this time it goes the other way and both get in? She's also 18 which means she has a ton of time to come back and try another year as well. I don't know!!! Regardless of whether she makes it though, that girl is a legitimate inspiration to everyone out there who wants to go and dance. Work hard, have a great attitude, and you can do anything! When she was telling the judges why she deserved to be there, I cried as much as Mary. That girl is amazing, and I wish her all the success in life! Get it girl!
Girls:
Ashley Rich
Ryan Ramirez
Sasha Mallory
Jordan Casanova
Iveta Liuskete
Melanie Moore
Curly haired brunette who Tyce called "perfection" after her solo...I'd know her if I saw her
Blond contemp girl with straight across bangs that they keep showing
Wild card
Wild card
Guys:
Robert Taylor
Jess LeProtto
Marko Germar (guy who got shot)
Wadi Jones (I think he's still in it right?)
Virgil Lil O Gadson
Brown haired ballroom guy who was right at the edge of the stage in his solo
Contemporary Guy who one of the judges said just went to the top of their list (never saw his name)
Wild card
Wild card
Wild card
So my guess is that they'll have 5 people who they didn't heavily feature, which will be fine as long as they're paired with a partner that was featured. I really hope that Natalya Mallory makes it, I just can't decide if I think she will. I know they want the drama they had with Ryan and Evan, but maybe this time it goes the other way and both get in? She's also 18 which means she has a ton of time to come back and try another year as well. I don't know!!! Regardless of whether she makes it though, that girl is a legitimate inspiration to everyone out there who wants to go and dance. Work hard, have a great attitude, and you can do anything! When she was telling the judges why she deserved to be there, I cried as much as Mary. That girl is amazing, and I wish her all the success in life! Get it girl!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Pre-Vegas Episode Top 20 Predictions
Since they're revealing the Top 20 tonight and not in a separate result/reveal show, I'm predicting these now before I watch:
Girls:
Ashley Rich
Arielle Coker
Ryan Ramirez
Sasha Malloy
Jordan Casanova
Kristen Dobson
Ivetta Liuskete
Hero McRaw
Melanie Moore
Guys:
Brandon Jones
DC Chapman
Jess LeProtto
Marko (guy who got shot)
Devon (stepper)
Jeffrey McCann
Robert Taylor
Chase Thomas
Ballroom Guy
Wild Card not featured...
That's what I got! Let's see what happens!!
Girls:
Ashley Rich
Arielle Coker
Ryan Ramirez
Sasha Malloy
Jordan Casanova
Kristen Dobson
Ivetta Liuskete
Hero McRaw
Melanie Moore
Guys:
Brandon Jones
DC Chapman
Jess LeProtto
Marko (guy who got shot)
Devon (stepper)
Jeffrey McCann
Robert Taylor
Chase Thomas
Ballroom Guy
Wild Card not featured...
That's what I got! Let's see what happens!!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
SLC, NYC, LA Auditions
SLC/NYC
SLC is up first, and, as much as I don't like it there, it really is a hotbed of dance talent. I really liked having the pussy cat dolls creator on the panel. She was actually a good judge, and it's nice to see the perspective of someone casting a different type of performer.
Devon McCullough and Micah Clark were two steppers that were really fun! I loved their routine because it was super in sync, very intense movements, but still incorporated some humor. Fabulous! Both got to choreo, but only Devon made it through to Vegas. I like him, so hopefully he does well.
Chyna Lee Smith is clearly someone that everyone who’s been on the show knows already. Name drop much? She’s absolutely gorgeous, but I didn’t really love her audition. It didn’t showcase that much dancing, but since they obviously know her and she has technique, she’s through to Vegas. I can see myself being impressed with her more in Vegas.
I really liked Annie Gratton. There was something about that little redhead that just stood out to me. Her dancing was athletic but she showed a wide range of moves and flexibility. Not the most technically impressive I’ve seen, but definitely a great audition! And then she got to dance with her dad, and I liked her even more! Vegas!
Good girl montage showcased a ton of talent!
Tadd Gadduang was a fun little breaker. He showed a ton of personality and some really unique moves! Such an entertainer should be off to Vegas, and he is!
Samantha Hiller’s story is something a little nutty. She apparently danced so hard she fainted and then got amnesia…3 WEEKS AGO! She’s been slowly getting things back, but it could take up to a year. She clearly remembered how to dance though! She’s not super great technically, but you can tell it’s because she’s young. Her spirit shines through beautifully though, and they send her to choreo. She doesn’t make it to Vegas this year, but I can see her coming back for sure.
Chase Thomas is approximately 1% body fat. And, he’s wearing baby bicycle shorts. He’s also married? To a woman? Ok then. He’s an amazing dancer, but he’s seriously so unlikable. I could see myself hating him on Top 20 and then he’ll get farther than he should.
And now for a good guy montage with a ton of good guys. Seriously I don’t know how they can possibly choose only 20!
The Brittney Starr/ Ringo Starr thing was pretty entertaining, but they kept it going for way too long. I can’t complain though because they’ve shown essentially no bad auditions this year, which I appreciate!
New York started with Princess Lockeroo who was pretty cool. Her arms fly around, and she’s got some pretty cool isolation/popping movements going on as well. She’s very unique, and I think she has other types of training as well. Judges loved her and sent her straight to Vegas!
Brandon Jones got thunderous applause as he approached the mic, so clearly he’s pretty well known in the New York dance world. I loved every second of watching him dance, and I definitely want him in the Top 20! I can’t even describe what grabbed me so much, but something did, and I liked it! I think he held back with his personality until he broke down about losing his father, but I can see him being very relatable and loveable on the show. Jason Gilkison described him perfectly – strong male dancer with so much softness. Vegas, of course!
I enjoyed the montage to the guys playing guitar. Nice change + they probably ran out of songs with dance in the chorus already!
Brian Henry the krumper is HOT. He’s also amazing at krump. I’m not sure that what he said about Russell and Lil C was that bad, maybe it was the editing? I think he was just trying to say he does it different. Clearly, because he krumps for Christ apparently. I really loved his audition though, and they sent him to choreo and then Vegas! I feel like we’ll be seeing a lot more of him.
Mary Kate Sheehan the Irish Step dancer is just as cute as a little button! Amazing audition piece too! She used the whole stage, showed much more than the usual “jig” I associate with Irish dancing, and exuded the most amazing spirit and grace! Judges loved her, but obviously they had to send her to choreo, but she nailed it and is going to Vegas!
Virgil Lil O Gadson was a fun breaker/ hip hop dancer. His perfectly balanced spins (while on his feet) make me think he’s had plenty of other training as well. He really got me with his smile though – so adorable! Straight to the Veg!
Jess LeProtto is a nice little combination of Evan and Nathan! He says oke doke, which normally would make me gag, but on him it’s adorable! He’s a musical theater/ jazz dancer, and he’s ridiculously talented, definitely more so than Evan. He’s going to have to work on his personality and sense of fun if he wants to be successful on this show. The serious ones never do well! He’s great though, I’m rooting for him. He’s sent to choreo first then Vegas, and I can assume he’ll be around awhile for the sake of one Tyce Diorio!
Kristen Dobson has the exact look that they love, and she’s a Latin dancer, which has been pretty non existent thus far. I like her, but it’s not the best audition I’ve seen, which makes sense since she’s only been doing this for 3 years. I have a feeling she’s got more to her though. They send her to choreo to test her other styles, but she makes it through to Vegas. Not surprising, we need ballroom people!
Robert Taylor Jr. is 30, so this is his last shot. I am really happy he’s good because it’s always sad to see people get their dreams crushed. He’s seriously really good though! His moves are hard hitting and dynamic, he brings humor and personality, what more could you really ask for? A ticket to Vegas? Ok!
Great auditions, SYTYCD producers. I really like where you’re going with it this season, I just hope you stay there! And don’t mess up the couples. And don’t give NappyTabs 2 routines in the first week, inevitably kicking off someone good (most likely a ballroom dancer). Just saying. Don’t do it!
LALA Land!
Just watching the scenery shots make me miss home and seeing these people all over the place! *Moment for a tiny little tear* Ok time for some good dancing! There should be plenty because EVERYONE lives there. Hence it's the only city they've been to every season!
Jordan Casanova is up first. She’s doing a super sexy routine to Beyonce, and it’s surprisingly good. I love when people can be sexy without being trashy. And clearly she’s got amazing technique. She did this amazing one footed spin into a split right in front of the stage, and I was sold. I could see her in Top 20, she’s made for TV. Loved the Nigel comment, “I’m going to have to be careful what I say, so I don’t sound like a dirty old man.” As if that’s different thatn usual, Nigel? ;) Vegas, DUH.
Derion DC Chapman is up next, and the home cameras of him and his family and his 5-months pregnant girlfriend (planned, really buddy?) makes me think he’s making the Top 20. That, plus his awesome interaction with the judges before he even starts = fan favorite, no question. Anyone who gets Nigel to get up and dance? People will love him! THANK GOOODNESS HE’S GOOD. Popping to “That’s Life”…bold and awesome! He’s this season’s Twitch. He did an amazing backflip into a worm and then came straight back up. Wow I’ve written a lot. I think I have a SYTYCD crush on him! SO GOOD. Best audition I’ve seen on this show! Ok clearly he is going to Vegas…and I’m gonna need to watch that audition again. Right now.
Ariel Koker is back again! I’m so happy that she keeps coming back, she’s just such a sweetheart, and she gets better every time she tries again. I wonder if she’s still dating Phillip…and right as I type that she pulls a total Phillip move. My goodness she’s incredible this year! Nigel called it mesmerizing, and that is the perfect description of it. I couldn’t even blink! She showed strength, flexibility, versatility, and FIRE! This has got to be her year!!!! Vegas of course, let’s just hope she can make the show this year!
Good person video montage…my god they are all so good!!!! Clearly the legit dancers know how good of a career move this show is. Just WOW.
Ok, I’m realizing that these auditions are going to be too good for me to write as much as I did for the first 3 much, so I’m gonna have to cut it back…
Hero McRae is here from Japan and she’s a popper…a very good one actually! Her isolations are so precise! And, I have a strange feeling she’s been trained in other styles as well. Total Top 20 candidate and headed to Vegas!
I guess Day 1 is the best day they’ve had in any city, and in any year. I know it’s a lot of editing, but that’s what it looked like.
Day 2 starts with weird, large, popping Santa Claus guy? Who strips and tears his shirt off? Just stop it.
Alexis Mason is auditioning, trying to continue the family legacy! She seems a little more classical and competitiony than Jeanine was, but with the same great technique. I don’t know that I like her permanent sad face though. Maybe it was her opening mouth, which Nigel told her to stop. Straight to Vegas, no brainer. Jeanine wouldn’t let her come if she wasn’t Vegas worthy, of course.
Patty Anne Miller is a hip-hop dancer in a cute little argyle sweater and hat for a bit of a preppy tomboy look. She’s a GREAT dancer. In her package she said she “feels rhythm” and that’s completely evident when she’s on stage. Fantastic audition! She is one of the most interesting people I’ve seen on this show…I think she’ll go far, but first, Vegas!
Another good dancer montage is up next, and again I am beyond impressed with every single clip they showed. I have no idea how they are going to cut it down to 20 people. I feel like I’ve seen 20 people today that would be good enough!
The Mallory sisters (Natalia and Sasha) are so cute! Their jazz/African routine is really good, and the best girl-girl duet I’ve seen, including the ones on the show because let’s be honest those haven’t been great. Tyce was a little harder on them than Nigel and Mary, but they were sent to choreo anyways. Sasha stood out as better in the choreo for me, but they both got through! I feel like one of them will make it through because who doesn’t love a good family story, right?
Vegas is next week and the previews are making me goosebumpy. Literally. I LOVE VEGAS. Going there, watching it on SYTYCD, and just thinking about its general wonderfulness. Is it next Wednesday yet???
SLC is up first, and, as much as I don't like it there, it really is a hotbed of dance talent. I really liked having the pussy cat dolls creator on the panel. She was actually a good judge, and it's nice to see the perspective of someone casting a different type of performer.
Devon McCullough and Micah Clark were two steppers that were really fun! I loved their routine because it was super in sync, very intense movements, but still incorporated some humor. Fabulous! Both got to choreo, but only Devon made it through to Vegas. I like him, so hopefully he does well.
Chyna Lee Smith is clearly someone that everyone who’s been on the show knows already. Name drop much? She’s absolutely gorgeous, but I didn’t really love her audition. It didn’t showcase that much dancing, but since they obviously know her and she has technique, she’s through to Vegas. I can see myself being impressed with her more in Vegas.
I really liked Annie Gratton. There was something about that little redhead that just stood out to me. Her dancing was athletic but she showed a wide range of moves and flexibility. Not the most technically impressive I’ve seen, but definitely a great audition! And then she got to dance with her dad, and I liked her even more! Vegas!
Good girl montage showcased a ton of talent!
Tadd Gadduang was a fun little breaker. He showed a ton of personality and some really unique moves! Such an entertainer should be off to Vegas, and he is!
Samantha Hiller’s story is something a little nutty. She apparently danced so hard she fainted and then got amnesia…3 WEEKS AGO! She’s been slowly getting things back, but it could take up to a year. She clearly remembered how to dance though! She’s not super great technically, but you can tell it’s because she’s young. Her spirit shines through beautifully though, and they send her to choreo. She doesn’t make it to Vegas this year, but I can see her coming back for sure.
Chase Thomas is approximately 1% body fat. And, he’s wearing baby bicycle shorts. He’s also married? To a woman? Ok then. He’s an amazing dancer, but he’s seriously so unlikable. I could see myself hating him on Top 20 and then he’ll get farther than he should.
And now for a good guy montage with a ton of good guys. Seriously I don’t know how they can possibly choose only 20!
The Brittney Starr/ Ringo Starr thing was pretty entertaining, but they kept it going for way too long. I can’t complain though because they’ve shown essentially no bad auditions this year, which I appreciate!
New York started with Princess Lockeroo who was pretty cool. Her arms fly around, and she’s got some pretty cool isolation/popping movements going on as well. She’s very unique, and I think she has other types of training as well. Judges loved her and sent her straight to Vegas!
Brandon Jones got thunderous applause as he approached the mic, so clearly he’s pretty well known in the New York dance world. I loved every second of watching him dance, and I definitely want him in the Top 20! I can’t even describe what grabbed me so much, but something did, and I liked it! I think he held back with his personality until he broke down about losing his father, but I can see him being very relatable and loveable on the show. Jason Gilkison described him perfectly – strong male dancer with so much softness. Vegas, of course!
I enjoyed the montage to the guys playing guitar. Nice change + they probably ran out of songs with dance in the chorus already!
Brian Henry the krumper is HOT. He’s also amazing at krump. I’m not sure that what he said about Russell and Lil C was that bad, maybe it was the editing? I think he was just trying to say he does it different. Clearly, because he krumps for Christ apparently. I really loved his audition though, and they sent him to choreo and then Vegas! I feel like we’ll be seeing a lot more of him.
Mary Kate Sheehan the Irish Step dancer is just as cute as a little button! Amazing audition piece too! She used the whole stage, showed much more than the usual “jig” I associate with Irish dancing, and exuded the most amazing spirit and grace! Judges loved her, but obviously they had to send her to choreo, but she nailed it and is going to Vegas!
Virgil Lil O Gadson was a fun breaker/ hip hop dancer. His perfectly balanced spins (while on his feet) make me think he’s had plenty of other training as well. He really got me with his smile though – so adorable! Straight to the Veg!
Jess LeProtto is a nice little combination of Evan and Nathan! He says oke doke, which normally would make me gag, but on him it’s adorable! He’s a musical theater/ jazz dancer, and he’s ridiculously talented, definitely more so than Evan. He’s going to have to work on his personality and sense of fun if he wants to be successful on this show. The serious ones never do well! He’s great though, I’m rooting for him. He’s sent to choreo first then Vegas, and I can assume he’ll be around awhile for the sake of one Tyce Diorio!
Kristen Dobson has the exact look that they love, and she’s a Latin dancer, which has been pretty non existent thus far. I like her, but it’s not the best audition I’ve seen, which makes sense since she’s only been doing this for 3 years. I have a feeling she’s got more to her though. They send her to choreo to test her other styles, but she makes it through to Vegas. Not surprising, we need ballroom people!
Robert Taylor Jr. is 30, so this is his last shot. I am really happy he’s good because it’s always sad to see people get their dreams crushed. He’s seriously really good though! His moves are hard hitting and dynamic, he brings humor and personality, what more could you really ask for? A ticket to Vegas? Ok!
Great auditions, SYTYCD producers. I really like where you’re going with it this season, I just hope you stay there! And don’t mess up the couples. And don’t give NappyTabs 2 routines in the first week, inevitably kicking off someone good (most likely a ballroom dancer). Just saying. Don’t do it!
LALA Land!
Just watching the scenery shots make me miss home and seeing these people all over the place! *Moment for a tiny little tear* Ok time for some good dancing! There should be plenty because EVERYONE lives there. Hence it's the only city they've been to every season!
Jordan Casanova is up first. She’s doing a super sexy routine to Beyonce, and it’s surprisingly good. I love when people can be sexy without being trashy. And clearly she’s got amazing technique. She did this amazing one footed spin into a split right in front of the stage, and I was sold. I could see her in Top 20, she’s made for TV. Loved the Nigel comment, “I’m going to have to be careful what I say, so I don’t sound like a dirty old man.” As if that’s different thatn usual, Nigel? ;) Vegas, DUH.
Derion DC Chapman is up next, and the home cameras of him and his family and his 5-months pregnant girlfriend (planned, really buddy?) makes me think he’s making the Top 20. That, plus his awesome interaction with the judges before he even starts = fan favorite, no question. Anyone who gets Nigel to get up and dance? People will love him! THANK GOOODNESS HE’S GOOD. Popping to “That’s Life”…bold and awesome! He’s this season’s Twitch. He did an amazing backflip into a worm and then came straight back up. Wow I’ve written a lot. I think I have a SYTYCD crush on him! SO GOOD. Best audition I’ve seen on this show! Ok clearly he is going to Vegas…and I’m gonna need to watch that audition again. Right now.
Ariel Koker is back again! I’m so happy that she keeps coming back, she’s just such a sweetheart, and she gets better every time she tries again. I wonder if she’s still dating Phillip…and right as I type that she pulls a total Phillip move. My goodness she’s incredible this year! Nigel called it mesmerizing, and that is the perfect description of it. I couldn’t even blink! She showed strength, flexibility, versatility, and FIRE! This has got to be her year!!!! Vegas of course, let’s just hope she can make the show this year!
Good person video montage…my god they are all so good!!!! Clearly the legit dancers know how good of a career move this show is. Just WOW.
Ok, I’m realizing that these auditions are going to be too good for me to write as much as I did for the first 3 much, so I’m gonna have to cut it back…
Hero McRae is here from Japan and she’s a popper…a very good one actually! Her isolations are so precise! And, I have a strange feeling she’s been trained in other styles as well. Total Top 20 candidate and headed to Vegas!
I guess Day 1 is the best day they’ve had in any city, and in any year. I know it’s a lot of editing, but that’s what it looked like.
Day 2 starts with weird, large, popping Santa Claus guy? Who strips and tears his shirt off? Just stop it.
Alexis Mason is auditioning, trying to continue the family legacy! She seems a little more classical and competitiony than Jeanine was, but with the same great technique. I don’t know that I like her permanent sad face though. Maybe it was her opening mouth, which Nigel told her to stop. Straight to Vegas, no brainer. Jeanine wouldn’t let her come if she wasn’t Vegas worthy, of course.
Patty Anne Miller is a hip-hop dancer in a cute little argyle sweater and hat for a bit of a preppy tomboy look. She’s a GREAT dancer. In her package she said she “feels rhythm” and that’s completely evident when she’s on stage. Fantastic audition! She is one of the most interesting people I’ve seen on this show…I think she’ll go far, but first, Vegas!
Another good dancer montage is up next, and again I am beyond impressed with every single clip they showed. I have no idea how they are going to cut it down to 20 people. I feel like I’ve seen 20 people today that would be good enough!
The Mallory sisters (Natalia and Sasha) are so cute! Their jazz/African routine is really good, and the best girl-girl duet I’ve seen, including the ones on the show because let’s be honest those haven’t been great. Tyce was a little harder on them than Nigel and Mary, but they were sent to choreo anyways. Sasha stood out as better in the choreo for me, but they both got through! I feel like one of them will make it through because who doesn’t love a good family story, right?
Vegas is next week and the previews are making me goosebumpy. Literally. I LOVE VEGAS. Going there, watching it on SYTYCD, and just thinking about its general wonderfulness. Is it next Wednesday yet???
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