So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week 5 Performance Top 12

One again tonight the viewing audience votes and the bottom three gals and three guys will dance for their lives on tomorrow nights results show. The judges will then cut one gal and one guy tomorrow night.

Tonight all the dancers danced two routines. This week is extremely important because it will decide the Top 10 and the Top 10 dancers will go on tour for a year when this season is over.

Once the Top 10 are chosen the viewing audience will decide who gets cut based on the voting, the judges will only be on each show for their expertise opinions. Also after tonight the couples will no longer be together, they will be picking partners at random each show starting next week.

The judges tonight were Nigel, Mary, and Adam.

Here is my performance review for tonight’s show by couple round one and two:


1] Ellenore and Ryan
Round one: Style Lindy Hop – Song “I have got to be a rug cutter.”
Nigel said, “I really enjoyed watching that routine.” Mary said, “That was tremendous the end was amazing.” Adam said, “That was awesome you guys.” I did not like the style, but the dancers did a good job it looked like. High energy and good execution of the moves.

Round two: Style Broadway – Song “Razzel Dazzel”
Adam said, “You guys nailed it! Ellenore you are a rock star and Ryan you brought the character.” Mary said, “Ryan you dug in and got the character. Ellenore you are unique and I don’t think we have had a dancer like you on the show. You are the ‘it’ girl because you have ‘it’.” Nigel said, “Both of you were in character. Great job.” I completely enjoyed it and I am starting to like Broadway. Very good.

2] Kathryn and Legacy
Round one: Style Jazz – Song “So Deep”
Adam said, “Great choreography by Sonya. You guys keep dancing like that you are going all the way.” Mary said, “Legacy those ‘crab walks’ were outstanding and Kathryn you are ‘drop dead’ gorgeous and did a great job.” Nigel said, “This was my favorite routine of the season. Legacy I never thought you were musical until tonight. Both of you guys were great.” I thought this was an awesome routine and I agree with Nigel as far as this being the best routine of the season.

Round two: Style Viennese Waltz – Song “You Guardian Angel”
Adam said, “Legacy that was fantastic and Kathryn another great night for you.” Mary said, “Legacy those were great lifts and Kathryn you are perfection.” Nigel said, “You needed better movement and Kathryn you are gorgeous.” I though this was a triple “wow”. It was beautifully danced performance wise. I also like the message Legacy delivered about “Hope” for everyone.

3] Victor and Karen (A new couple this week)
Round one: Style Tango – Song “Montsorrat”
Adam said, “Victor you had great poise and stature. Karen you had great energy and both od you did a good job.” Mary said, “Because you two are a new couple this week I did not think you could pull this off and you did. I was surprised and you guys had tremendous quality and movement.” Nigel said, “You guys had chemistry and it was beautiful to watch. Victor that was fabulous and Karen you really have something special.” This was another ‘wow’ for me. Very nicely done and they had my full attention.

Round two: Style Hip-Hop – Song “Moving Mountains”
Adam said, “That was intense but something was missing. I think the music threw me off. The dancing was great though.” Mary said, “It was okay, but not memorable.” Nigel said, “I did not get anything I could hold on too out of that routine.” I thought it was okay.

4] Mollee and Nathan
Round one: Style Hip-Hop – Song “Ring-a-ling”
Adam said, “Mollee you had a couple of bobbles but that could have been because of your sore ankle, but you did look stressed and the dancing was soft. Nathan you did great.” Mary said, “The routine started slow and picked up as it progressed. There were a few bobbles and I enjoyed watching.” Nigel said, “That was ‘Hip-Hop 101’ you guys needed to mature.” I thought it was soft and just okay.

Round two: Style Can-Can (New style this year) – Song “Can-Can Suite”
Adam said, “Nathan did better than Mollee but both did good.” Mary said, “You guys ‘killed it’. Great energy and made it enjoyable to watch.” Nigel said, “You had great energy and were the perfect couple for this style.” I thought Nathan was good and Mollee so-so.

5] Russell and Noelle
Round one: Style Samba – Song “Hips don’t lie”
Adam said, “I enjoyed it but it was a little too nice. Both great dancers, but I needed more.” Mary said, “The performance level was phenomenal and Russell you brought the joy.” Nigel said, “Noelle you seemed to dance it too ‘clinical’ and Russell good job.” I though it had high energy and I really liked the moves.

Round two: Style Contemporary – Song “A case of you”
Adam said, “You guys were gorgeous and the opening was one of my favorite moments this season.” Mary said, “That was a special routine, it flowed from beginning to end. It was ‘out of this world’.” Nigel said, “Noelle you were totally committed and Russell your technique is getting better each week.” I though it was beautifully danced and the paint was a nice touch.

6] Ashleigh and Jakob
Round one: Style Lyrical Jazz – Song “Time Flies”
Adam said, “That was so beautiful I don’t know what to say. Jakob you are a privilege to watch and Ashleigh that was excellent.” Mary said, “You guys had great chemisty. Jakob your passion and technique is great and Ashleigh you have grown a hug amount.” Nigel said, “I take back what I said about Sonya’s Jazz routine being the best, this was. You two as a couple give too each other what each needs. Great job.” I thought it was very nicely danced, but likes Sonya’s Jazz routine better.

Round two: Style Cha-Cha – Song “Cha-Cha Heels”
Adam said, “Jakob you did a good job and asked Ashleigh if we were welcome to her world?” (This is Ashleigh’s specialty). Mary said, “Ashleigh it does not gate any better than that. Jakob you were sharp and there for her.” Nigel said, “Great job both of you.”


AAN “Comments”
You need to remember that the couples all have been together for several weeks and that showed in tonight’s performances, but this competition is to chose one dancer and not a couple. After tonight when the couples are broken up and begin choosing a partner randomly, things will definitely be a different ball game. Now I am by far not an authority on dance styles, I have to listen to the judges about that. I do know when I am entertained and what I look for is in a routine which dancer of a pair gets my attention. I also look for the dancer that is not even close to his or her style (specialty) and I am entertained by that individual.

Tonight was awesome and I am looking forward to tomorrow nights results and to begin the Top 10 count down starting next week. Bravo to all the couples on tonight’s show!

I have nothing to add except this show “rocks!”

So You Think You Can Dance Fall Season 6 – Auditions Boston MA

This was the third show for Season 6, which this year is running through the Fall Season considered prime time

Tonight’s judges were Nigel, Mary and Ty.

Contestants in order of performance: (Not all the contestants that were awards a “trip to Vegas” performed.)

1) Teddy
Nigel said, “Great performance, beautiful moves.” Mary said, “Brilliant, loved it, clever, and fresh.” Ty said, “Unique and fantastic.” I though he was entertaining, very good dancing, and different is a good way.
The judge’s decision was a “YES”.

2) Jean
Nigel, Mary and Ty gave this dancer a standing ovation when he completed. I gave this dancer one big “Wow!. (This was my favorite of tonight).
The judge’s decision was a “YES”.

3) Kimara. There was a quick review of her dance. “YES”.

4) Channing
Nigel said, “Nice quality of dance and good technique.” Mary said, “Loved it, strong and powerful.” Ty said, “Awesome and great potential.” I rally like the routine.
She was sent to choreography and at the end of the night the judges decision was “YES”.

5) Ryan (6’8”)
Nigel said, “Very good tap and fun to watch.” Mary said, “Very good.” Ty said, “Very good, very good tap. Ryan was sent to choreography and at the end of the night the judges decision was “NO”.

6) Russell (Crump) (A “crumper” has never moved on after the audition)
Nigel said, “That was “Buck”. Wants more.” Mary said, “Digging the “Crump”.” TY said, “I like the audition and you are my favorite.” I liked the routine and the dance moves.
He sent to choreography and at the end of the night the judges decision was “YES”.
(The 1st “Crumper” to make it to the next level.)

7) Breeze (Fabrizio) Hip-Hop
Nigel said, “Did you fall down during your dance?” He said “Yes.” Mary said, “That was fun and entertaining.” Ty said, “Fun dance.” He was sent to choreograph but he injured himself when he fell and dropped out.

8} Karen and Mathew
Again all three judges agreed that he was a weak dancer, but very entertaining. He was sent to choreography and at the end of the night Jarvis collapsed during the dancing. He recovered and left without being judged.
The judge’s decision was a “YES”.

9) Gene.
Nigel said, “Great musicality and good dancing.” Mary said, “HE needs to control his facial expressions, but good dancing.” Ty said, “Good timing and dance.” I like his dance moves, very sharp.
Gene was sent to choreography and at the end of the night the judges decision was “YES”.

10) Paul
Nigel said, “Asked how old Paul was? Paul said, “46”. Nigel said, “he was to old for this show and was not really dancing.” Mary said, “Not very good.” Ty said, Not good at all.” I though he was very weak.
The judge’s decision was a “NO”.

11) Kevin. This was a “comeback” after trying out for season 3 he went on to train in contemporary dance, and came back tonight.
Nigel said, “Very good.” Mary said, “Was good, not great.” Ty said, “Why didn’t you show any of your contemporary training? Even without thought it was great.” I liked it and thought it was very good.
Kevin was sent to choreography and at the end of the night the judges decision was “YES”.

Tonight’s show notes:
Once again I liked the way the show was presented tonight. The embarrassing routines were held to just a few and the contestants sent to choreography were saved to last few minutes and then only the contestants that were going to Vegas were quickly shown. I think this made the show 100% more interesting than last years audition shows.

I have nothing else to report tonight except don’t forget the “Dizzy Feet Foundation” for kids. Click here for more information.

Atlanta auditions are next week.

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Susan Boyle Finale...

After I finished watching the finals on Britain’s Got Talent on “utube.com” and I determined that it must have been a tough decision on choosing who should win. It had to be a popularity contest because how do you compare a group of dancers to a solo singer? The group named “Diversity” won and based on what I saw, they must have generated more votes just based on the number of people in the group and the age spread probably generated more “younger” votes.

In my opinion Susan should have won based on talent and inspiration to live a dream. Simon said in an interview I watched, “I don’t think Susan has a clue as to how she has affected the world.” Piers Morgan said it best to Susan, “You came along when the world was in turmoil and looking for some inspiration and you gave the world that inspiration.” I agree 100% with that statement.

Even now when I watch that first video of Susan singing “I Dreamed a Dream” I get “goose bumps” just watching and listening. The first time I watched this video the count was 20 million, then the next time it was 36 million, and then yesterday I watched again and it was 65 million.

Have you watched this video? Just listen to the comments in the first two minutes of the video. Pay attention to the judgments being made by facial expressions and comments of both the audience and judges. Were you making any judgments? If you made that judgment then at the end of the video admitted that your first judgment was completely wrong and now you were going to stop “judging a book by its cover”, then that is how she has changed the “thinking” of the world. When someone changes another persons thinking by an action taken, that is what I call inspiring, actually I call that a miracle. Susan took the action by following her dream and appearing on “Britain’s Got Talent”, singing beautifully, and inspiring the audience.

I can think of nothing to add at this point except to wish Susan many blessing on her journey and since I did not see every episode ask, “How far did Stavor’s Flatley” get in the competition.