The competition gets even hotter on this week's episode of So You Think You Can Dance as the top ten performs for America's vote. First off, we said good-bye to two of the four dancers picked for elimination on last week's episode. America voted, and they sent Snow and Allan packing.…
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— go to most recent comments26 - asdf.
What song did Blake and Ashle dance to?
27 - Julane
Anonymous, you made some excellent points. The fact is that as competitors are eliminated it gets harder and harder to criticize the people who are left, and it starts to come down to factors like personality, likeability and attitude rather than technique. Meanwhile the judges continue to look for solid technique, week after week.
I could not agree more that luck has a lot to do with it. You could be excellent but pick the worst possible partner week after week (only cruel fate would match Melody with Allan), and/or pick the most inappropriate dance style. In real life a topnotch hip-hopper would just not be asked to do lyrical dancing and nobody but a ballroom dancer would ever do the quick-step. That's why I'm thinking if someone gets eliminated at this stage it's definitely not the end of the road for them careerwise.
Destini vs. Melody is a tough choice, but I don't think either of them is as good as Ashle or Melissa on technique, and I think Kamilah has the technique plus she communicates so much emotionally. Ryan and Jamile are both excellent at what they do (and adorable) but it's definitely going to come down to Blake and Nick in the end; it seems like there is nothing those two can't do. (I say this even though my personal favorite guy is Artem.)
Tani, good point about Melody's leg. The judges specifically told her to show them something else, and she keeps doing it! If she has to do another solo I hope she works up something that looks a lot different from what she has been doing. And I hope Destini is getting some psychological counseling by way of an attitude adjustment.
28 - BoogeyShoes
Come on, people, the fix is in!
What is the probability of Blake not having to perform any >> objective << dance style, and when he does pick samba, it's not really samba. Doesn't >> ballroom << imply you have to dance with a partner -- not just dance beside someone else???? When the judges should have killed his performance, they almost turned my stomach with their contrived praise.
Watch the show for the dancing -- I mean the >> real << dancing, not this interpretive shjt, and forget about the judging.
29 - Dennis
Can someone please please please upload the video of the hip hop routine from Destni and J! That was freakin amazing!
30 - jenny
does anyone know where i can download destini + jamile's hip hop dance video from last week?
31 - Monica
I didn't get a response yet, can anyone tell me what Destini's comments were?
It is really driving me crazy.
32 - Gina
I don't remember the exact comment but she mentioned something about how she could go from ballroom to popping and locking so she should be the one to stay.
33 - Tal Danzig
A little late to be adding my two cents, but:
Jamile has proved himself to be more versatile than Ryan. On top of that I get the feeling that Ryan wants out. I think that he feels out of his league at this stage of the competition, and I got the feeling that he felt bad for bringing down Melody's performance. He's a terrific breaker, and he's got personality, but he just doesn't have the technique for this level of competition.
Bad luck for Jamile getting the quick step again, but personally I think it was Destini who brought down the rating of that performance. Having seen the dance a third time through, I noticed that her upper body was noticeably lacking in form. She was too loose where she needed to be more lifted. It's a shame that we never got to see Snow and Artem dance ballroom together.
Having said that, even if their quick step was good, and it never could have matched Artem and Melissa, I think that Jamile and Destini might still have found themselves in the bottom two.
As for predictions about who will make it to the end, for the men I would definitely say Blake and Nick. For the women, I would definitely say Ashle, but I'm not sure which of Kamilah or Melissa I would choose. I think Melissa has better footwork, but Kamilah just oozes sensuality and feeling in her dance. Depending on who gets pared with whom and what dances the partners choose this could all change.
So far I have to say that I agree with the choices of who has been cut and who has stayed on. With the group of dancers that are left we aren't talking about cutting the bad from the good (all of the top 16 are terrific dancers), but cutting the good from the best.
Thus far into the season, So You Think You Can Dance has really impressed me. I never imagined that the contestants would be as good as they are, and that the demands on them would be as high as they are.
34 - Jessica
Hey can anyone tell me the song that Ashle and Blake danced to during their second performance?
35 - Julane
Monica, I don't remember the exact words either but the "plastic lady" asked Destini the usual "How do you feel?" after her solo. She looked a little scared to ask it because Destini had looked so angry and defiant during her solo. Destini sort of muttered that she felt good and then went on to say that she is a very good and extremely versatile dancer and people should vote for her. It felt unsportsmanlike, as the prevailing attitude among the dancers is respectful and affectionate toward their peers and more humble and accepting of what "America" will decide. Frankly I think if Melody stays it will be more because the viewers were put off by Destini's comments and body language than because they think she is a much better dancer than Destini--but I know a lot of people think Melody is a better dancer. Like I said before, all the dancers who remain at this stage are very good.
36 - Tal Danzig
Jessica, the song is "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx.
37 - Wootch
Tough and getting tougher. Regarding Melody-- One must remember that everyone's solos are prepared in advance so she didn't have time to take out the "leg" move after Mia's comment. I winced when I saw her do it cuz everyone was thinking the same thing. I don't know if we'll see it ever again from her because it's like her "trademark," or if she'll lose it so as to not bug the judges (or America). Out of Destini and Melody, I say keep Melody. A beautiful and versatile dancer. Destini's Hip Hop was awesome but her solo was bland and her Quickstep, brutal.
For the guys, it is truly a toss-up between Jamile and Ryan. Both fantastic and fun to watch, but just not in the same league as Blake and Nick. Artem saved himself for now with a couple fantastic routines but it's coming down to Blake and Nick. Can't wait to see what happens!!!!
38 - Jessica
Melody is way more of an all around dancer than destiny! she can do it all... even hip hop as you saw earlier in the show. and obviously her lyrical and jazz is amazing. and even one of the judges said she probably has the best technique on the show. And destiny yes is good at hip hop but did u see the last solo she performed?? i dont call that a versatile dancer. i am a dancer of 14 years my self thats y i say this. Also even tho i dont know if "Attitude" has ne thing to do with this show... but destiny has alot of it, and its bad attitude while melody is totally opposite!.
39 - Julane
Jessica, thanks for weighing in on this--it is good to hear from a professional dancer. I agree that Melody is versatile; I remember being very surprised at how great her hip-hop routine was. She was lucky in partnering with her friend Craig several times but now that he's gone she has had some bad luck there. And I think attitude matters a lot when it's time for the voting, so we'll see what "America" has to say about Destini's tonight! Melody has been nothing but positive, sweet and humble about her great talent. The one thing that bugs me is the "hoochiness" of her solos. I'm no prude but I just think she has a lot more to offer than shaking her booty. I guess she figures that'll get her the most votes, and she may be right about that.
Wootch, I'm sure everyone thinks Blake and Nick are the best guys, and they are really unbelievable--they make it look easy! But Artem could still surprise us. He has so much talent, has been extremely versatile, and for me he has some sort of undefinable emotional quality which I'm sure has something to do with his life history. I can't wait to see what happens either.
40 - Wootch
Julane-- No diss on Artem, he is fantastic and I agree about that presence he brings to his performances. I can't remember if it was just this last show or the one before but his "cape" dance was phenomenal. He's kind of the guys' version of Snow with such charisma. If he keeps up with the lucky picks, he's gonna do great but he might be in trouble with some of the other styles.
Regarding Melody's "Hoochy" solos--They work for me... :)
41 - dreamer4eternity
What was the name of the song Melody danced to when put up for elimination against Destiny? Grr I was so mad, I set to record that episode, and it didn't record, and of course they had an awsome performance that week!
42 - BoogeyShoes
Blake draws "lyrical" style again - yeah, right! Did you see him standing there like a fence post in the "disco" routine?
Another "fingers down the throat" feeling from the judges' comments.
43 - tinydancer13
Oh man! I missed last night's show. Can somebody tell me who survived the elimination round (Melody or Destini, Ryan or Jamile) and who's been left in the bottom to be eliminated next week? Thanks!
44 - dancingqueen
Hey tinydancer13,
Destini and Ryan! got eliminated.
Jamile and Melody are up for elimination (again!), as well as Artum and Melissa.
Who does you people's vote go 4?
BTW - Last night Kamila and Nick were amazing !!!
45 - M.Wais
Destiny & Ryan were on the Regis & Kelly show today! Destiny's routine was awful.. but Ryan looked amazzinngg! I'm still in shock that he got voted off lastnight =(
46 - ciara
does anyone know where i can download Bring on the Men by Linda Eder? I can't find it on napster. Thanxs!
47 - dancingqueen
Hey ciara,
Try eMule ;)
Goodluck
48 - Dee
Artem & Ashlee and Jamile & Melissa (not Melody) are up for elimination.
Melody danced with Blake.
49 - Cheryl
All I've got to say is Jamiel and Melody~bye-bye.
50 - Cheryl
oops! Melissa
51 - Lauren
Hey does anyone know what the song was that Blake and Melody danced to in their lyrical?
52 - Tighe
Hi Everyone,
I am new to this but a fan of the show. I am also desperate to download the video of Destini and Jamile last hip hop routine...could someone please email me and let me know where I could find it...
Thanks
53 - Baller
We are left with Artem, Ashle, Jamile and Melissa. They all can dance as we see week after week, but its a competition and we are looking for someone who can dance what ever is thrown at them. That said, a dancer is not made overnight, so the dancer we are looking for would have dah many years of practice to become versatile or adaptable, I think at this stage of the game we should remember past performances and eleminate the 2 weakest dancers. This way we get to keep the overall top 2 of the 4. Also at this stage, we know who can dance, it appears that its the dance cheographers that are at fault. For example Artem/Ashle - Foxtrot, they showed that they can get close, and therefore Foxtrot, but the cheography moved them away from the requirements. The judges should give a list of requirements to the dancers and to the cheographers. With this, Artem will be crowned winner! For the girls, its between Kamiliah and Ashle.
54 - lisa
Jamille and Destiny's hip-hop song/routine...where o' where can I find it? Know the name anyone? Download the video anyone?
PS I predict Ashlee and Blake to be the winners. SOOOO tired of Melody...she'll be a big success in a toothpaste commercial or soap opera. BUT, she is a great dancer.
55 - Anonymous
Well...as a huge fan of the show, I must open my big mouth and add my two cents.
I like Melody, I think that she is a cutie, she works hard and is really amazing, technically.
I think that Melissa and Artem will go, based on their 45 second SAVE ME! sessions, because they were both really repetitive. Melissa spent too much time walking around the stage, while Ashle did a lot of interesting technical stuff, and gave a way better performance. Jamile wowed me again with that amazing freestyle of his.
I didn't think that Ashle and Artem deserved to be in the bottom two, but then, who did? They were all really great. Their foxtrot was amazing. Yeah, their cha-cha was a little off. According to some. I didn't like Nick and Kamillah's performance this week. Don't get me wrong, I really love them as a couple onstage. I just didn't feel a connection, whereas with Ashle and Artem, there was definitely some chemistry.
I hate Blake's arrogance! I know that he apologized, but that was just his personality for the entire audition section. In the beginning he bragged that he would be the winner, he is a professional dancer, which gives him an unfair advantage, he showed a blatant disregard for the rules and for his roomate's feelings when he brought his dog to the hotel room, and he mouthed off with a disgusting amount of cockiness, to Dan Karaty. Ridiculous. Just ridiculous. The thought that Dan would be jealous of Blake! Laughable. Though Blake may be one of the most talented dancers on the show, I could never bring myself to vote for him.
My thoughts!
56 - kacie
i think it was a couple weeks ago but did anybody notice on Destini's "save me" solo that her bra was completely showing in the back?? it was awful- ANY dancer knows that things like that are a major biggie when competing and doing shows- it was especially bad because the light tan realy stuck out against her dark skin... i was amazed that they let her go on like that... and as for all the dissing on Melody- anyone can see that she has the most talent and technique of any girl on the show- but Nigel himself said it wasn't about technique as much as it was about impressing the audience... and her leg impresses the audience!! also, they have their solos made uo BEFORE the show, so that was already choreographed before their comment tat day... and lastly, half of the time she does it, its the choreographers that put in in their dances.. thats not her fault!!! My three favorites are Melody, Nick, and Craig... I cried when Craig got kicked off- i guess its up to Melody and Nick- but AShle's pretty good also- she's growing on me
57 - Jay
Anyone know where I can download the videos of them? Like in past performances..Thx!
58 - Kim
I don't have the phone number to vote...I've been trying to find it. On T.V. I got 1-888-8367 02, 03, 04. I wanted to vote for those three but I can't get the entire number on any website so I'm out of luck. I think they should post the voting phone number.
59 - J.J.
Does anyone know the name of the song Ashley and Blake did the Argentine Tango to? Thanks
60 - 'me
the number to call is 1-888-TEMPO-nn
I love watching Melody and Nick dance. They're great...
61 - regi
hey guys. to watch the previous performances, check this out. http://groups.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=groups.groupProfile&groupID=100899293&Mytoken=5B064201-01AF-44B6-AC6EE03F03E9E5ED839345437 enjoy!!!
62 - Libby
Does anyone know what Jamille's solo song was last week? I can't find it, and it's driving me crazy.
63 - Marissa
I also would like to know the name/artist of the song that Blake and Ashle tango'd to?? I love it!
64 - Dan
Ashley and Blake danced to "Santa Maria" by Gotan Project.
65 - DanzAddict
OK... I didn't want to post, but here goes: YES, the judges were all erratic! They couldn't decide whether or not they wanted to make allowances for out-of-specialty performances or not. Even the ballroom judge made WAY to many allowances for the ballroom dances in many cases. Blake SHOULD have been voted off- he was easily one of the best, but his attitude was $#!+. Desini sucked compared to the others who were at that stage. She's very good, but not in their league. Artem should have stayed, although he's not as versatile as Nick. As a professional dance teacher, I was aghast at some of the judgements- and with the exception of his jive, Jamile sucked at ALL of his ballroom dances!!! He saved himself with amazing popping and locking, but he's clearly the least of the four remaining.
66 - pinecones
Ok, in the final episode, last night, when the final four did their playback dances, what song or dance name did Ashlee and Blake dance to? Does anyone know? Thanks :)
67 - ghomie
heyy i LOVE this show especially since i am a dancer i was just lookin for the song that jamille and detiny did "din daa daa" i think i dont no where 2 find it. Its not on itunes.
68 - ghomie
****destiny sry******
69 - amanda
does anyone know where to get a video of blakes solo to "body language"?
70 - christine
I am missing 2 digits for the phone number to vote, can anyone help me with the correct phone number?
71 - maria1453
i love you guys
72 - maria1453
this show is the hottest show..................................EVER
73 - CheerQueen105
ummm...can somebody puhleeze help me??? i really need to vote and the only digits i have to the number is 1-888-836......and i dont know the other 2 digits before the dancer's number...HELP ME PLEASE!!!
74 - smile
the phone number is 1 888 TEMPO - ##
1 888 83 676##
75 - rachel
what is the song they play for girls whens they get kicked off when they show them the movie ?