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So You Think You Can Dance Rundown: Top 18 Becomes 16

BuzzSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:30:00 -0800

I'm surprised at how into this season of So You Think You Can Dance I already am; in only the second competition show so far, we watched some amazing pieces, and now I can say I've already been rocked by eliminations. Let's talk about the newly ousted dancers and the most memorable dances of the night! Photos courtesy of Fox

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SYTYCD's Brandon and Ariana Talk About Being Cut First

BuzzSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:30:15 -0700

This week's ousted dancers from So You Think You Can Dance were the first to go since the top 20 were selected. Brandon Dumlao and Ariana Dubose got on the phone with a few reporters this morning, including me, to chat about how they feel after last night's elimination.

Brandon

On the timeline of replacing Billy Bell: I got the call on Friday at 11 in the morning and they told me that I was able to replace another dancer, and it was Billy, in this case. I got on a plane two hours later, it was an hour flight, I landed, got picked up, I went to the studio, found out Pauline was my partner in front of everyone, and then we went straight to rehearsal for Smooth Waltz with Jason Gilkisen. It was such a whirlwind; it was really crazy, but it was such an amazing experience.
On Russell being in the bottom with him: I was so surprised because Russell is of course a fan favorite, and I’m sure the judges love him too. When he was announced, I kind of knew in a way that I might have been going home, because he is amazing and this cast is amazing. Billy - his were such big shoes to fill that I felt it was unfair to take another guy’s spot. I was happy the way it turned out, because I didn’t think it was unfair for me to come in and take another guy’s spot.

To hear what else Brandon had to say and Ariana's thoughts on her dismissal, just read more.

On Nigel's offer of coming back for season seven: I did not expect him to say that. I really thought that that was my only chance to be in the top 20, and I wanted to make the most of it, so for him to propose that to me and let me come back for season 7, if that’s possible, that’s really crazy. Right after I got cut, I went and got into some ballroom classes and took some more hip hop. I’m ready and I’m going to keep taking classes if I can come back next season.
On whether he thinks he may have done better if he'd originally been in the top 20: I think I might have had a better chance just because the judges would have known I’d set the same standard as everyone else, because when I did the waltz they kept saying "you didn’t have enough time," "you didn’t have enough time," because they knew I’d replaced Billy. So I feel like I would have done a better job, and they would have seen I’d done a better job, and would have taken that into consideration with the results. But I’m really happy the way I did and I'm really happy the way everything turned out, because this cast is so amazing; I can’t pick who’s going to win - everyone is going to do so well.

Ariana

On her next plans and whether she'll pursue a career in L.A.: Actually, I’m more focused on New York. I want to dance on Broadway. I also sing and act, and I was singing and acting and dancing before I even auditioned for the show, so the show was just really another path for me. So I’m going to head to New York for a little bit and audition for shows and commercials and movies and just see what happens.
On rumors she could replace Noelle, who was injured this week: I have not heard from Noelle; I hope that she’s doing well. Noelle and I come from the same studio, so honestly I would probably feel a little funny about taking her place. I mean, who doesn’t want a second chance, but honestly I wouldn’t want to be eliminated again.
On her predictions for the season six winner: Honestly, it’s a crap shoot - forgive my language there. Everyone’s fantastic and I don’t think you can count anybody out; it’s going be a week-by-week thing.

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So You Think You Can Dance Rundown: First Dancers Eliminated!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:34:51 -0700

The emotional roller coaster of So You Think You Can Dance begins! The dancers competed for the first time on Tuesday, and with the enthralling routines came the first two contestant eliminations. We're now down to 18 dancers, and I'm so happy and relieved to finally be in the throes of the competition. I'm ready to talk results, the guy and girl eliminated, and the most memorable dance routines of the night (spoilers ahead!).
Photos courtesy of Fox

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So You Think You Can Dance: Who Deserves the Top 20 Spots?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:30:14 -0700

It wouldn't be season six of So You Think You Can Dance without an episode stretching things out a liiiittle longer before the competition, but Monday night's special, the one-off "Meet the Top 20," was actually a fun respite between auditions and competition. We were treated to an evening of the dancers performing in their own style, with no voting or judging taking place yet (that'll happen tonight, in the two-hour competition and voting blitz).

But just because no official voting began doesn't mean that we viewers weren't judging ourselves - I relished the opportunity to see everyone in their own style of dancing, because it's a level playing field.

So who did you think proved that they deserve to be in the top 20? I still believe in krumping Russell Ferguson, while I worry for the tappers - a tap show was a nice change of energy for the show, but I don't know how Bianca, Peter, and Phillip will actually fare. You know who really blew my mind? The entire team who danced Mandy Moore's contemporary routine to "Viva La Vida." (Unfortunately, Billy Bell has been sidelined due to illness, so he's one person we won't see go any further.) Who do you think earned their spot all over again?

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New New Moon Details, Our SYTYCD Predictions, and Is Chris Brown's New Song About Rihanna?

Molly — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:15:00 -0700

So You Think You Can Dance is down to the top 20, check out who we think has the potential to make it all the way. Chris Brown has a big thank you for the wedding video couple, and his new song reminds some of his relationship with Rihanna. Plus, the latest from New Moon and more. Watch PopSugar Rush now!

So You Think You Can Dance: Meet the Top 20!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:30:52 -0700

After weeks of auditions, we finally have the top 20 dancers on So You Think You Can Dance! There were some surprises for who got cut, but on the whole, I'm so excited about this new round of contestants and can't wait until next week for the competition to start. In the meantime - meet your new top 20! Photos courtesy of Fox

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Link Time!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:06 -0700

Mia Michaels is leaving So You Think You Can Dance - Mia's Twitter
Lady Gaga reveals her upcoming tour dates - Billboard
Ridley Scott goes Red Riding for Sony - Hit Fix
Season four of Big Love will premiere on Jan. 10 - TV Squad
William H. Macy will star in an adaptation of the British drama Shameless for Showtime - The Futon Critic
Josh Duhamel will star in a new Disney flick called What's He Got? - Coming Soon
Taylor Swift is going to host SNL - should she address Kanye's comments? - PopSugar
Ever wonder what Carlisle Cullen looked like in the olden days? - MTV Movies Blog
Brad Pitt's Tree of Life won't be released until next year - Vulture
Take Yum's Top Chef quiz on last night's episode - YumSugar

So You Think You Can Dance Judges: Who Will You Miss?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:30:00 -0700

This week, the second round of callbacks commenced on So You Think You Can Dance, and next week we finally get our gratification and find out who the top 20 are. While I can't wait for the competition, there's something else I'm looking forward to this season: the addition of Adam Shankman as a permanent judge. I've been excited to see Adam take his spot since the news was announced a few weeks ago, but seeing Adam react emotionally to one dancer's solo this week reminded me how much I like him as a judge.

Unfortunately, there's a drawback; Nigel Lythgoe acknowledged that by having Adam on as a judge, we'll be seeing less of choreographers Tyce Diorio, Lil C, Debbie Allen, and Mia Michaels at the judges' table, because there won't be a fourth judge that often.

Of course, these four serve the show better doing choreography, but I still appreciate their input as judges, particularly Mia Michaels. Will you miss seeing anyone at the judges' table this season?

Photos courtesy of Fox and Getty

SYTYCD: Which Dancers Do You Like So Far?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:30:50 -0700

It's Vegas week on So You Think You Can Dance, which means that the contestants who've gotten a ticket to Nevada get evaluated again before they get to go to LA.

All of the judges are on hand to watch the dancers try out different dance styles out of their comfort zones to see if they can be put through in the competition, and the high stakes mean the dancing is rigorous. It's stressful just watching talented people struggle with different dance genres, and many don't make it. But for those who do, I'm already pegging my faves.

I'm into krumper Russell Ferguson, whose partner dance to "Disturbia" rocked Adam Shankman's world, and liked Teddy Tedholm, the argyle pants-wearing naif who shockingly owned his hip hop routine (but was cut in ballroom). By the by - I was disappointed when the judges cut Ryan Kasprzak because of his weak performances. I really thought he'd be a part of season six. But anyway, as for the girls, I'm declaring myself a huge fan of Elinore Scott right now.

Who are you impressed with in these early stages?

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So You Think You Can Dance Auditions Parts 4 & 5: Best Videos

BuzzSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:30:00 -0700

So You Think You Can Dance has now moved into its twice a week schedule, so we were treated to auditions Tuesday and Wednesday night. As usual, I watched and judged who I liked best and worst from both nights.

However, no one's solo was necessarily terrible or crazy enough to get my coveted worst spot, but there was a great moment this week that I had to share here: Mary's Rules! To see the videos, just read more.

Acrobatics-inspired dancer Jonathan Litzler was one of the few dancers from either night that really blew the judges away.

Mary's Rules of What Not to Do! This was too good to leave out.

So are you still into watching the auditions or are you ready to get to Vegas and watch the real competition unfold? Speaking of watching the real competition, don't forget to enter to win a trip to the SYTYCD finale!

Photo courtesy of Fox