This week's episode of So you think you can dance began the true competition for this set of sixteen dancers. All they have done over the last four weeks has brought them to this point, and now it is up to America to decide who will continue on past next week's show.
The sixteen dancers were paired randomly and each pair randomly selected a style of dance to work on during the week that followed. The male chose his partner by picking her name out of a hat, and the female then chose the style in the same manner. Because of this completely random selection process, we were allowed to see some interesting match-ups between the males and females. One such match-up being between Snow and Allan.
Before we even reached the dancing, the first half hour of tonight's episode consisted of dancer introductions. They were each interviewed - both taped and live on stage. This allowed us to learn more about each of the individual dancers: who they are, where they come from, and their dance background.
Once this part of the show ended, it was time for the dancing to begin. We watched the selection process for each couple first. Once the pairing was set, we were able to see them work in the studio with individual choreographers. Some familiar faces from boot camp returned, including Alex Da Silva and Mary Murphy.
The dancer's chose from four different types of dance: hip hop, mambo, lyrical and the jive. Their choices could go totally against their own preferred style of dance, but they had to step up and still perform. Some succeeded, and some failed.
Two couples that immediately come to my mind as being quite superb this week were Blake and Destini and Ryan and Melissa. Both earned high praises from the judges - Brian Friedman, Mia Michaels, Nigel Lythgoe and Dan Karaty - and they definitely impressed me as well. Blake has a dominant appearance on stage, and you can see he definitely has talent when it comes to dance. Ryan, who we know has no formal dance training whatsoever, also stepped up and did an excellent mambo with his partner Melissa. He even changed his hair style to fit the choreography.
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— go to most recent comments1 - Yoreim
The first two that dancers of the six that are not saved especially the boy i dont know his name but he dances incredible and he has proyection, the one with the long hair. Erica is a great entertainer with all her gimnastic and everything but she doesnt has much movement. So the guy has my vote and his very very cute.
2 - Rhoda Lurie
They are so talented.! I would love to attend one of the performances.
How can one obtain tickets?
Please advise.
Thanks,
Rhoda
3 - Marco
I would like to know what is the name and the artist of the hip hop song to those who had to dance to hip hop? Is it Justin Timberlake? I know it's produced by the Neptunes.
thanks
4 - kelly
does anyone know what song that sandra danced to at the end? she did freestyle tap because she was in the bottom six.
thanks!
5 - Gina
That was Gwen Stefani's Hollaback girl.
6 - KMR
The hip hop song used was "Touch" by Omarion.
7 - The Kid
How about the song that Jonnis danced to at the end. Amazing song? Anyone know what it is?
8 - callmedoc
I know a few people asked this already, but is there any way to get my hands on a copy of the last episode? Something was wrong with my tivo
9 - Liz
The song Jonnis danced to was "BeBot" by the Black Eyed Peas.
10 - chas
Anybody know the song & artist that Snow danced to for her solo? And I liked her costume. Thnx.
11 - Veronica
Had to have 24 hours to decide, but.. I think that if I had to choose between Jonnis, Artem, and Allen to stay, I would vote for Allen. I love him! And unfortunately, Jonnis, I think, will be the one leaving. Artem is too beautiful for them to lose him yet, and Allen is as sweet as they come. For the ladies, I'm not yet sure who will go. But probably Michelle.
12 - Diana
Does anyone know the name of the song and artist of the reggae song played? Some of the contestants danced to it. It is sought a fast paste song.
13 - shannaq
what is the name of the song that kamilah danced to? it was a reggae beat..if anyone knows, please feel free to email me at mamashanna@hotmail.com
thanks
14 - Adam
Anyone know the name of the song Michelle danced to for her performance in the bottom 6?
15 - Anna
does anyone know which song was used for the jive performances?
16 - Chloe
Chas, the song Snow danced to is called "Din Da Da", a very popular song in the dance industry, but I am not sure who sings it.
17 - Chloe
Adam, the song Michelle danced to was called "Dum Diddly" by the Black Eyed Peas.
Chloe
18 - HBK
I really LOVE artem and jonnis, Allen is sweet but he is not that great of a dancer. I think it will also be snow or sondra... she gets on my nerves. If anyone knows if Artem is still married or have his phone number let me know :)
19 - Adam
Thanks Chloe!
Great song! Now I have it on my iPod ;-) It got stuck in my head, so its nice to be able to listen to it ....
20 - Chloe
You're welcome! :)
21 - is2
This show rocks.
I hope Snow stays in, her footwork is amazing. So hard to choose, they are all so talented in their own way.
Anyone know the name of the song snow danced to in the L.A. Audition?
22 - Stacy
I voted for Jonnis. I love his dancing, so awesome, but he still has a great rhythm. I also hope that Snow stays in, her footwork was amazing, but I think her bangs and her really dark mascara is a little distracting. She looks really pretty under all that makeup. She has a lot of potential, I had to watch her routine over again....as well as Jonnis' :)
23 - indo
I thought Snow was technically superiour, but I noticed there wasn't much cheering during her routine. I guess everyone liked the gymnastic routines from the other girls. Hard to choose from the girls, I think Michelle upped her game.
For the boys, Jonnis freestyle is sick. Artem is nice technically, but the crowd weren't getting into it, but I would have to take out big poppa, although he has the greatest personality, I can't see him doing well in these partner dances and will always jeopardise the girl.
Just My opinion, which they could just all stay. :)
24 - brandon
Does anyone know the title and artist of the song that Allan danced to at the end of the show when he did his solo dance?
25 - alisha
does anyone know the lyrical song that blake danced to?? please help...