So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week #3 Results

This is the first night the viewing audience voted and the bottom 6 are chosen from the results. The bottom 6 dancers will “dance for their life” and the judges will cut one guy and one girl. This will continue until the Top 10 dancers are established. Then only the voting audience will decide the fate of the dancers. The judges will only be on for giving their opinions.

The opening dance tonight was all the dancers dancing to “Warrior’s 2” I thought it was a very good job done by all.

The bottom three gals and guys were then revealed.

Bottom 3 Guys were Ryan, Peter, and Kevin. The bottom 3 Gals were Elenore, Pauline, and Karen.

In my opinion Kevin and Karen should NOT have been in the bottom group, it should have been Mollee and Nathan. Mollee and Nathan were terrible last night and frankly have not done all that good up to then. Kevin and Karen “killed” their routine last night. Come on America, it’s called dancing not popularity! (Sigh)

So the bottom six all danced for their lives and the Gal cut was Pauline and the Guy Peter.

Too Peter and Pauline we at “AAN” send our congratulations for making the Top 20 and even though the both of you are leaving tonight, “Let nothing stand in your way as you continue your journey to complete your dream.”

Next week will be the Top 14.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week 3 Performance Top 16

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 nigh..

The judges tonight were Nigel, Mary, and Adam.

Here is my performance review for tonight’s show in the order performed:

1] Kevin and Karen – Style Hustle – Song “Come To Me”
Adam said, “You guys made it work. You both owned it. Fantastic.” Mary said, “Amazing, very good.” Nigel said, “Kevin you delighted me and Karen you bring something new every week.” I thought it was a “wow”, very good.

2] Ashleigh and Jakob – Style Jazz – Song “Relax”
Adam said, “Ashleigh you belong on this show. Jakob you are strong and flexible at the same time.” Mary said, “This is a perfect partnership. Ashleigh is growing and Jakob is brilliant.” Nigel said, “Ashleigh you are growing each week and Jakob you remind me of Joel Grey.” I thought this was a great routine and liked it very much.

3] Pauline and Peter – Style The “dreaded” Quick Step – Song “Hey Baby!”
Adam said, “There were some missteps, but Peter you were on fire and Pauline you are adorable.” Mary said, “You guys pulled it off. The performance was amazing.” Nigel said, “I don’t really caer about the technique, the performance was great.”

4] Kathryn and Legacy – Style Broadway – Song “I wanna be like you”
Adam said, “Kathryn you needed more character, but the dancing was good. Legacy you have taken a huge step in your growth.” Mary said, “Adorable routine and Legacy you are growing by leaps and bounds.” Nigel said, “Kathryn I was a little disappointed in your dancing. It was somewhat childish. Legacy you are terrific and an inspiration.” I don’t really like Broadway but I really like this routine. Excellent job!

5] Channing and Victor (New couple this week) – Style Contemporary – Song “Be Be your Love”
Adam said, “this is a good partnership. Beautiful routine and good quality of movement.” Mary said, ”Beautifully done. Tremendous job.” Nigel said, “Technically danced well. It was a tough routine for a new couple.” I liked this new couple. Very good job.

6] Ellenore and Ryan – Style Hip Hop – Song “Lost Boiz Anthem”
Adam said, “You did good, a yeomans job. Ryan this was a huge step for you.” Mary said, “It wasn’t great, but good.” Nigel said, “Not good at all. The style wasn’t there in the dancing.” I agree with Nigel, not good at all. Last week was a “bravo” this week a “yuck.”

7] Mollee and Nathan – Style Salsa – Song “Quinbara”
Adam said, “Not good at all. Your weakness was exposed.” Mary said, “That was french fried and not a bright moment.” Nigel said, “From beginning to end that did not work.” I like this couple but I must agree with the judges, it was not good at all.

8] Russell and Noelle – Style Afro Jazz – Song “Frog Dance”
Adam said, “There was an enormous amount of joy and character and both of you were committed to the routine. Fantastic!” Mary said, “That was “Crazy” (In a good way). Both of you gave me far more than expected.” Nigel said, “I loved the routine. Russell no question you are a star this season and living up to it. Noelle that was a good job.” I thought this was an excellent routine and I completely enjoyed it. I am amazed constantly by Russell who is way out of his element and dancing excellent every week.

AAN “Best of Night” performance – Russell and Noelle

I have nothing further to add tonight except that The Dizzyfeet Foundation is having a special event later this month. Please visit the web site for details. Click Here

Tune in tomorrow night for the audience voting results show.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week #2 Results

Cut from the top 18 tonight was Phillip and Bianca.

This week the judges once again made the final decision as to who will be leaving the show.

Last week Brandon was called in to take the place of Billy. He only had one and one half days to prepare for the performance. Because the rules say that if a contestant makes the Top 20 they can not come back for another season. Nigel said, “Because of the circumstances surrounding Brandon coming back he was going to talk with the folks at FOX and see if he could get that rule wavered for Brandon. UPDATE – FOX waved the rule and Brandon can return next year for the auditions.

Nigel commented “Two “tappers” gone tonight and that breaks my heart.” We agree 1000%.

Too Phillip and Bianca we at “AAN” send our congratulations for making the Top 20 and even though the both of you are leaving tonight, “Let nothing stand in your way as you continue your journey to complete your dream.”

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week 1 Performance

To start it was announced that Billy Bell had to leave the show because of illness and Noelle would not be performing tonight because of a knee injury.

Noelle was scheduled for an M.R.I this week and hopefully will be back next week. If she does not return, she will cut from the show. We here at ABN hope you return next week.

The Billy news is also a disappointment. Billy is a very gifted dancers and I for one was looking forward to this season watching Billy dance. Billy, we here at ABN are wishing you a speedy recovery and hope to see you again later in your journey.

Also it was announced tonight that the judges will be making the decision as to who will be leaving the show. The announcement will be made at the end of the show. (I have already posted the results.)

The judges tonight were Nigel, Mary, and Adam.

Here is my performance review for tonight’s show in the order performed:

1] Channing and Phillip – Style Jive
Nigel said, “Phillip was good and Channing needed more balance.” Mary said, “Not bad, wants more from the couple.” Adam said, “Phillip, good job. Channing surprised me in a good way.” I thought it was a so-so performance. No chemistry.

2] Ashleigh and Jakob – Style Broadway
Nigel said, “Ashleigh good job. Jakob you are one of the most gifted dancers I have ever seen.” Mary said, “Ashleigh excellent and Jakob, you were perfect.” Adam said, “Ashleigh needs to finish the lines of the dance moves. Jakob, you are setting the standard for dance this season.” I thought it was a good routine and Jakob was excellent. His dancing was awesome.

3] Peter and Ariana – Style Hip-Hop
Nigel said, “I missed the theme. Not a very good job. You both need more.” Mary said, “It was sloppy in the middle.” Adam said, “Something was missing. You did not move together at all.” I thought it started good, and there was good energy. I have to agree with the pair not dancing together, it made the dance fractured.

4] Russell and Noelle (Melody the choreographer of the routine) stood in for Noelle.
Nigel said, “You just proved why children need to learn dance in school. You were totally out of your element and did a very good job. You are an inspiration to others.” Mary said, “You did a respectable job. You were spot on in the beginning.” Adam said, “That was amazing, fantastic job.” I agree, Russell is a “Crumper” and was completely out of his element. Great job!

5] Bianca and Victor – Style Contemporary
Nigel said, “You’re the most connected couple yet. Bianca you are growing and Victor that was excellent.” Mary said, “Bianca good job and great energy. Victor, you took this dance to another level.” Adam said, “Bianca that was very good, but you need more. Victor, you were a revelation and dancing in you’re “sweet spot.” I thought this routine was a “wow”. Bianca surprised me with her performance and Victor was right on.

6] Kevin and Karen – Style Cha-Cha
Nigel said, “Kevin that was a very good performance. Karen, excellent!” Mary said, “Kevin that was very good and Karen you were sharp and sexy. Very good.” Adam said, “Kevin that was really good, great job. Karen “YIKES” that was great.” I thought this was another “wow”

7] Ellenore and Ryan – Style Contemporary
Nigel said, “I enjoyed it completely.” Mary said, “You guys had great chemistry. Ryan you nailed it and Ellenore you did a great job.” Adam said, “Beautiful routine. Bravo! You two are an exciting pair of dancers.” I thought it was danced very well by both.

8] Pauline and Brandon. Brandon was called back to stand in for Billy
Nigel said, “It was not strong enough. It needed more.” Mary said, “You two make a great couple but Brandon you need growth. Pauline you were elegant and had good movement.” Adam said, “Beautiful performance.” I thought they had good chemistry and it was very well danced.

9] Kathryn and Legacy – Style Hip-Hop
Nigel said, “Legacy you brought it. Karen you brought together also. I am looking forward to your partnership.” Mary said, “Legacy you nailed it and were so precise. Karen, right on. You pulled it off.” Adam said, “Great routine and great chemistry. Good job.” I like this one a lot. They had great chemistry and the dance moves were awesome.

10] Mollee and Nathan – Style Disco
Nigel said, “Great energy and that was fabulous. You guys brought it!” Mary said, “You guys nailed it and had awesome charisma.” Adam said, “That routine had infectious energy and I am a big fan of this routine even though I really don’t like disco.” I thought this was the best routine of the night. Great chemistry, awesome energy, and the routine pushed both dancers to another level.

This concluded the performances and then the judges picked two guys and two girls to “dance for their life.” The two guys were Brandon and Russell (I was surprised on this one.) The two girls were Ariana and Pauline.

The final decision was Arian and Brandon was cut from the competition.

Too Brandon and Ariana we at ABN send our congratulations for making the Top 20 and even though you are leaving tonight, “Let nothing stand in your way as you continue your journey to complete your dream”.

I have nothing further to add tonight except that I am looking forward to next weeks show.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Week #1 Results

Cut from the top 20 tonight was Brandon and Ariana.

This week the judges made the final decision as to who will be leaving the show. This came after all the performances and the announcement that Billy Bell had to leave the show because of illness and Noelle would not be performing tonight because of an injury.

Brandon was called in to take the place of Billy. He only had one and one half days to prepare for tonight’s performance.

Because the rules say that if a contestant makes the Top 20 they can not come back for another season. Nigel said, “Because of the circumstances surrounding Brandon coming back he was going to talk with the folks at FOX and see if he could get that rule wavered for Brandon.

So now we are down to a top 18 and this year is looking really competitive. This makes for plenty of excitement.

Too Brandon and Ariana I send my congratulations for making the Top 20 and even though you are leaving tonight, “Let nothing stand in your way as you continue your journey to complete your dream”.

Foot Note: Brandon, we hope to see you next year. To FOX we say, “Waved the rule!”

So You Think You Can Dance – Los Angels – Choosing the Top 20

Tonight’s judges were Nigel, Mary, TY, Adam, Debbie, and Mia.

This show was one ball of emotion for all the contestants, whether they were picked or cut from the top 20. I was happy to see that the judges urged all the dancers that were cut to continue to grow and return next year to try again. This is a good case because several of the dancers that were picked this year had tried out for other seasons and were cut only to return and make it this year. The same applies to other previous seasons.

Here are some of tonight’s highlights:

1] The show opened with Nathan being accepted into the top 20.

2] Kathryn from LA
She said she decided to let go of her limitations in Vegas and open her arms to the experience. She said her family was very proud and she felt blessed by the entire experience. She was accepted into the top 20.

3] Channing
The judges said she was such a strong dancer that she needed to work more on he partner skills. She was accepted into the top 20.

4] Ariana was accepted into the top 20.

5] Elenora was accepted into the top 20

6] Billy
The judges said he had great technique and Billy said he is happy to have come so far.
He was accepted into the top 20.

7] Russell (Crumper)
Mia said that she was blown away at his “Crumping” and that the only concern with the judges was whether he could do other styles. They said he did exactly that during Vegas week and he was accepted into the Top 20. He is the 1st “Crumper” style dancer to make it to the Top 20 and I could see that he was very proud of himself for getting this far

8] Kevin was accepted into the Top 20.

9] Bianca (Tap Dancer)
This was Bianca’s second try for the Top 20 and she was accepted into the Top 20

10] Phillip (Tap Dancer)
The judges felt that Phillip needed to calm down and accept criticism. He needs to open up to new ideas and direction. He was accepted into the top 20.

Wow! Two Tap Dancers have made it this year so far. There was one more left.

11] Peter (Tap Dancer)
Peter seemed a little apprehensive before he went before the judges because two Tap dancers had been accepted. The judges discussed how he had been on the edge of being cut during Vegas week and there was one instance when the judges split their decision. He was accepted into the top 20 and said he felt like he was “walking on air.”
Double “Wow!” Three Tap dancers made it into the Top 20 this year.

12] Victor
Ty said he was a big fan of Victor and that he was a strong dancer. Also noted was at the beginning of Vega week it was pointed out by the judges that his hair was a distraction. Victor then proceeded to cut it off and then had a “buzz”. He was accepted into the top 20.

13] Jacob was accepted into the top 20.

14] Molly
The judges said she danced like a 13-14 year old and she needed to mature. She was accepted into the top 20.

15] Pauline
Pauline was injured at the end of Vegas week and could not complete her final solo. This was discussed by the judges and then she was accepted into the top 20.

16] Noel
Noel was another returning dancer that was cut last season. She said she really wanted this to happen. She was accepted into the top 20.

17] Paula
Paula was also another returning dancer that had previously been cut. The judges said that she was fantastic and a very special dancer. She was accepted into the top 20.

18] Legacy
The judges said that any other year he would have breezed right through to the top 20 but this year they had so many good “Hip Hop” dancers they had to look and compare them all. He was accepted into the top 20.

Now it was down to two places left open. One for the girls and one for the guys and the guys went first.

Gene and Ryan (Who is married to Ashleigh)
Ryan was accepted into the top 20.

Next were the two girls Karen and Ashleigh.
Karen was accepted into the top 20.

They cut to the waiting room and when Ryan saw Karen come in and say she made the Top 20 he assumed that his wife Ashleigh did not make it. He became very emotional as he waited for her. Ashleigh then came in and said she had also been accepted. It seems that earlier when Paula was accepted into the Top 20 she had to decline because she had landed a part in a movie.


Final notes:
To the dancers that were “cut” this year I say. “Let nothing stand in your way as you continue your journey to complete your dream”.

Also as soon as the Top 20 pictures become available I will be posting them here.

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

Beer Pong!

Up until a few a days ago I had no idea this game existed. I was talking with Jeremy a young fellow at work and I asked him how his apartment hunting was going? He said, “It was going fine. I have looked at a few places and have a few more to check out.” I then said, “Have you thought about staying where you’re at?” He said, “Well when I step out on my patio I can see across the courtyard in to an apartment where several young guys live and they have a room dedicated to Beer Pong. Every time I step out on my patio I see them playing Beer Pong, so they must play 24/7.” I said, “Beer Pong?” Jeremy looked at me with an astonished look and said, “You don’t know what Beep Pong is?” I said “No, I have never heard of it.” He said, “You’re kidding me!” I said, “No, really I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

We then had a discussion about Beer Pong and decided to take a survey of the people in the office who know what Beep Pong is. After the survey we found that the folks younger than 35 all knew what Beep Pong was. The folks from 35 to 45 have heard of the game, but did not know for sure what it was. The folks 45 and older never heard of Beer Pong.

Because I wanted to be enlightened as to how this game is played I asked Jeremy to explain the game.

Jeremy went on to say, “I learned how to play when I was in college at Purdue University. There are other variations, but this is how I learned.”

“First you set up a ping-pong table in the middle of the room. Then you get 20 16 ounce Solo cups. At each end of the table you set 10 cups up in a triangle pattern near the edge of the table. You then fill each cup with about an inch of beer. Then you get a ping-pong ball and choose up teams. Each team stands at the end of the table and one at a time tosses the ping-pong ball across the table attempting to get the ping-pong ball in a cup at the other end of the table. If successful, the cup at the other end of the table is removed and a team member on the other side must drink the contents. Once the cup is removed, the other cups are rearranged into the best possible triangle pattern and the game continues. When all the cups are gone on one side of the table, the team at the other end is the winner.”

I then asked, “Should the net be set up on the ping-pong table?” He said, “Only if it is already set up on the table you are using. The net is not part of the game.” I said, “Oh, so the winners don’t have to jump over the net when they win.”

Someone else then asked, “What kind of beer should be used?” Jeremy said, “Whatever you can get you hands on would be fine to use.”

Another asked, “Why only and inch of beer?” Jeremy said, “Well this can be determined by the folks playing the game. Usually at the beginning of the game an inch is the starting amount, but as each additional game is played the amount is usually increased.”

Then I asked, “Have you ever played using some kind of hard liquor like “Jack”? Jeremy said, “I did once and it was not a pretty site at the end of the evening.”

So that’s it. Seems pretty simple and might be fun, and there might be other people who might like to try the game.

The game set up might be conducive to a kid’s game especially at a birthday party where the adults are trying to keep the kid’s occupied with games. They could fill the cups with Kool-Aid, sugar flavored optional. ”Kool-Aid Pong!”

Another would be for the Napa Valley folks. They could use wine as the liquid, the quality would be optional. “Wine Pong!” or “Whine Pong!”

Finally we don’t want to leave the senior citizens out of the mix. Nursing homes usually have a game room and are looking to keep the inhabitants busy. They could have this set up in the game room and use Prune Juice as the liquid. “Prune Pong!”

I have nothing else to add to this report except to say, “Now I know why Schnucks Grocery Store (Cordova TN) has ping-pong balls for sale in the beer aisle.”