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So You Think You Can Dance: Who Kissed the JUDGE?

 

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Last night ten couples performed and many of the performances where extraordinary. Most dances had props ranging from a piano, a table and chair, and a nice comfortable bed. But that’s not all that stirred up the crowd.

Lets start off by talking about the fourth couple Marko and Melanie. They performed a Tabitha and Napoleon hip-hop piece, in which Marko played a guy left at the alter, but soon realized that his best friend was the one that was by his side all along. Anyway, it wasn’t just the dynamic dancing of the duo that had the crowd roaring, it was the sensual kiss at the end, that look like the two enjoyed it a bit much.

Marko and Melanie weren’t the only two who locked lips with each other, but out of nowhere executive producer Nigel Lythgoe leans over and kisses judge Mary Murphy for wayyyyy more than 5 seconds if you ask me. Host Cat Deeley said it reminded her of her parents kissing, either way it was pretty exciting and unexpected. But it turned into a kissing frenzy when Broadway star and judge Kristin Chenoweth leaned over and kissed hip-hop guru and guest judge Lil C…and no these were not grandma kisses on the cheek, there definitely was some lip action. Now Nigel must did not get enough, because after kissing Mary he hopped over and kiss Lil C…now that one was on the cheek…thankfully.

Well after the judges got all their kissing out the way, the dancing resume with Ashley and Chris performing a Sonya Tayeh dance piece, unfortunately it didn’t win any kisses from the judges.

Now one thing worth mentioning is the costumes…and Clarice’s costume was out of this world. She and partner Jess dance a fox trout and Clarice looked like an amazing spiral staircase of bling.

Another performance worth mentioning was another piece by Sonya Tayeh, danced by Ryan and Ricky. This piece involved a long ribbon that was attached to Ryan that symbolized a relationship that must end for reasons unknown. Anyway this piece received grave compliments and definitely showed Ricky’s strength.

Finally Tadd and Jordan performed another piece by “NappTab” or Napoleon and Tabitha, as we know them, and this hip-hop choreorgraphy also broke barriers. Not just because it included two college kids who were a little hung over and ended up in bed together, but it was the way break dancing star, Tadd slip on his jeans in literally 2 seconds.

Last night’s show was full of amazing pieces and surprises; it only leaves me to think who the heke will be sent home tonight.

No matter what, you know I will keep you posted with the judges decisions.

Well until next time, see ya later dancing fans!

 
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Posted by on June 30, 2011 in MCOM 341

 

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And Our Top 20 Are… So You Think You Can Dance Results

Ok so I hope you all followed my up to the minute tweets, but if not its ok…. I forgive you.

Do know however, that if you didn’t watch the show, you really missed out. But luckily for you, you can easily catch up because I definitely have the scoop on everything that happened last night.

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So I am very excited to say that we have our TOP 20. While it was a hard job for the judges to pick a top 20 out of 31 wonderful dancers they mange to do it with 19-year-old contemporary dancer Rickey being their first choice.  Miranda, Melanie, Sasha, Tadd, Chris, Iveta, Clarice, Jordan, Marko, Missy, Robert, Jess, Nick, Wadi, Caitlynn, Ashley, Mitchell, Alexander, and Ryan shortly joined Ricky.

This week’s choreography was nothing short of amazing. There were 9 wonderful performances that blew my socks off!! But I must say that my 3 most memorable pieces was the top 10 guys, who performed what I called a modern day “Matrix” piece choreographed by Chris Scott. The performance combined dance styles including hip-hop, contemporary, break dancing, and more. Second on my list was a hip-hop piece choreographed by Dave Scott, that included our oldest contestant yet, Robert as well as Chris, Tadd, and Wadi. And finally who ever said that girls don’t rule, because last night we definitely did. Our top 10 girls performed a Sonya Tayeh piece reflective of Japanese culture, with a somewhat Hello Kitty sound track and modern day dancer style kimonos.

On the other side of things, in order to keep things spicy this season, the judges decided that the top 20 will dance with each other as usual, but the top 10 will dance with some of our previous So You Think You Can Dance All-star members. The judges did not tell us whom those all-stars will be, but I’ll always keep you posted as soon as I find out.

Breaking Dance News!!!!!!!!!

This season for the first time ever, fans will be able to vote for their favorite contestants online. Yes I said online, but according to Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer of the show, there well be a limit of 50 times a fan can vote. That does suck, but hey it is a step up from always getting a busy signal on the phone.

The judges did a good thing in adding another way to vote, because this season fans may have a hard time picking their favorite since season 8 may by far be the best season yet!!

Well that’s all I have for you this week, but keep visiting my blog for new information on the show and on the world of dancing.

Until my next blog, see ya later dancing fans!!

 
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Posted by on June 10, 2011 in MCOM 341

 

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