So You Think You Can Dance Week #5 Performance

Wow, another great night of dancing and all the couples danced two routines.
Overall, it looks like this is one great season.


Best of the Night:

Brandon and Janette’s 1st routine was the Argentine Tango. The audience and all the judges gave a standing ovation at the end of the routine. It was in Nigel’s words, “As close to perfection as he has even seen on the show.” Mary agreed and Tyson said, “Perfect execution and an unreal routine.” I also agree with everything said, “It was awesome.”
Their 2nd routine was Jazz. My take was “excellent and well delivered.” Nigel said, “Brilliant performance and very impressed.” Mary said, “Best “bam” fabulous and synchronized.” Tyson said, “It was a privilege to watch them and he was inspired by them…excellent.”

The other routines of the night (In the order danced):

Kupono and Kayla’s 1st routine was Contemporary. I thought this was the best contemporary routine I have seen in a long time. They danced it very well. Nigel said, “Absolutely superb.” Mary said, “Great performance.” Tyson said, “Felt the experience and great entertainment.”
Their 2nd routine was Broadway. I thought they did a good job and danced it well. Nigel said, “It needed more. There wasn’t any feeling.” Mary said, “Really good job.” Tyson said, “They danced it well.”

Ade and Melissa’s 1st routine was Disco. Once again I thought this was another great Disco performance. Brandon and Janette did one earlier this season and this one was right up there with that routine. Nigel said, “Really good job.” Mary said, “Great Job,” Tyson said, “Frigging great.”
Their 2nd routine was the Waltz. I thought it was beautifully danced. Nigel said, “It was beautifully danced.” Mary said, “Beautiful.” Tyson said, “Overall very well danced.

Jason and Caitlin’s 1st routine was the Fox Trot. Now I am not a big fan of the Fox Trot, but I thought they danced it very well. Nigel said, “Very good.” Mary said, “Tremendous. Excellent.” Tyson said, “They looked like stars. Great Job.”
Their 2nd routine was Jazz. I thought it was very good and well danced. Nigel said, “Very well danced, but need more chemistry.” Mary said, “Effortless performance.” Tyson said, “He thought they played it too safe but thought it was a job well done.”

Phillip and Jeanine’s 1st routine was a Russian Folk Dance. I thought the routine was a stinker, but the dancers did a good job with what they had. Nigel said, “He liked the dancing, not the routine.” Mary said, “Phillip was ok and Jeanine was very good.” Tyson said, “They danced it well.”
Their 2nd routine was The Jive (Ballroom). I thought it was very well done. Nigel said, “Terrific. Phillip was best for dancing out of his style and Jeanine was a top 10 dancer.” Mary said, “She loved it. Phillip surprised her and it was a good job.” Tyson said, “He loved it and it was fanfriggin terrific.”

Evan and Randi’s 1st routine was Hip-Hop. I liked it and thought it was good execution. Nigel said, “Very good routine and very good dancing.” Mary said, “Great job. Did not expect it.” Tyson said, “Even needed more but Randi did a good job.”
Their 2nd routine was the Samba. I thought it was a great dance and very sexy. Nigel said, “Not as hot as he would have liked.” Mary said, “It was a slow sizzle, fabulous, but not dynamic enough.” Tyson said, “It lacked strength.”

Also announced this week was that all the dancers would have new partners next week. Part of the “promo” to each routine this week was how each partner is going to miss the other after tonight. A comment made at the end of the show was that being split up as a couple is difficult for all. This also seemed to be the theme as each couple reflected how they were going to miss their partners after this week.

Nothing more to add tonight, except I think that this season is turning out to be the best overall season of SYTYCD.