SYTYCD – Finals – 08/06/09

Hi Everyone:

Well, this is it…another season is about to come to an end. I can’t believe it went by so fast. What a group of dancers! Each and everyone is so talented. I’m sure there are lots of opportunities out there for these kids once they’ve finished their Tour.

OK, boy Cat looked lovely last night in a short, white halter dress, hair down and a little curly, long diamond/white earrings and those ’staple’ high heels!

Over 3,500 people are packed into the Kodak theatre to watch a great show.

Here’s the Top 20 reunited to dance to A BRAND NEW DAY by Diana Ross. Wonderful to see them all together again. Terrific unision in their steps.

Cat says that over 21.6M votes came in on Wednesday night to choose your favorite dancer of the season.

Let’s say “Hi” to the Jidges for the last time…all 7 of them!

Lil C – Adam – Mary – Mia – Debbie – Tyce – and, of course, Nigel

(No talk of Paula Abdul joining the show next season. I guess Nigel is going to get together with her this weekend in Vegas where they are holding auditions for Season 6!).

Ohh, Cat also had the cameras pick up all the rest of the choreographers who were seated right up front in the audience.

She then did a recap of this past Season. She said that over a quarter of a BILLION votes came in throughout the season.

She then recaps last night’s performances.

We are going to do the same thing wwe’ve done in the past and that is, ask each Jidge, to choose his/her favorite routine of the season. This is always fun. We get to see dancers we haven’t seen in a while and I’m willing to be that we will see these routines on tour!

Let’s start with my fave Jidge…Adam:
He chose the hip/hop routine by Nap/Tab which was performed by Phillip and Jeanine. Music: MAD by NeYo – This routine ‘almost’ had me liking hip hop! Loved the kids though.

Nigel is chosen next and he says that one of his favorite routines of the season was Janette and Brandon dancing the Argentinian Tango – Janette is such a beautiful dancer and what can we say about Brandon…

(I’ve got to look up this Snakesonacane.com to see what the heck is going on…I keep seeing it flash on the screen…)

Debbie is next and she chooses Louis’ waltz performed by Oska and Vitolio – Music: Enja – such grace, lovely steps

Mary chose Jason/Jeanine dancing to a Jason Mraz song…the one with the KISS at the end. Soooo sexy. That Jeanine is quite the dancer! – Guess what…they gave them a Standing “O”!

Now it’s Mia’s turn and she chooses the Samba danced to perfection by Max (who I think went home far too early!) and Kayla – Louis routine.

Cat now tells us that the producers had a surprise for the Top 4 dancers last Sunday. They picked them up in a stretch limo and they went to the theater to see a ‘preview’ of the movie, FAME which stars some of the former dancers from the show. This was previewed at the MGM Towers.

Seasaon 6 will premiere on Sept. 25.

Back to fave routines:

Deb chose a Group # choreographed by Nap/Tab and Dimitri. It’s Hip Hop and Samba both – danced by the Top 16….another Standing Ovation!

Let’s go to Lil C now who chose the Ji Ho Bollywood routine danced by Jason and Caitlin (it was terrific)…boy that Jason got another KISS!!!

Alright, let’s call the Top 4 to the Stage and eliminate someone.

Cat says – Brandon – Kayla – Jeanine and Evan….the dancer is 4th place is:
KAYLA They gave her flowers and showed a recap of her time on the show and she kinda liked Travis cause she called him out! She also thanked Mia for pushing her…

Let’s get back to favorite routines:

Adam – chose a Mia routine that he said showed her ‘light’ side. It’s the BUTT number performed by Evan and Randi (one of my faves of the season too…so cute!)

Back to Mary – the “Queen of Screams”
who chose the Brandon/Jeanine Paso Doble choreographed by Louis. WOW Here’s your #1 and 2 dancers as far as I’m concerned…

Let’s call the Top ‘3′ to the Stage again:

This time it is EVAN who goes home. I just love this kid so much. I know he’ll be in the audience in Sept. rooting for his bro Ryan….cya on Broadway Evan!!!!!!

Nigel’s turn again – he says that, besides Mary’s Botox confession, his favorite moment was Mia’s routine of Addiction performed by Kayla and Kupono – what a powerful number.

Cat now tells us that we are going to see the Season’s fave guests on the show: Rage Boys Crew – these kids are adorable and boy can they dance. Love Cat’s mingling with them too…..

It’s Tyce’s turn and he chooses the Disco Routine choreographed by Dorianna – danced by Brandon and Janette – So much fun and still one of the fastest routines on the show.

This is has been such a wonderful night for incredible talent!!!! (just my opinion)

Mia gets to choose the last routine of the night which was done by Tyce and danced by Melissa and Ade. It is the breast cancer number which tugs at all of our hearts. Even now I cry when I think of how breathtaking this number was…absolutely beautiful and my all time favorite.

Tyce tells us, after the number and standing ‘o’ that he got a call from his friend who he dedicated it to and she told him that she is now cancer FREE! What wonderful news.

We have a little treat now – the Top 8 performers come on the stage to the tune of ONE from A Chorus Line and they are great – the mirrors close and out comes – Mia – Mary – Tyce – Adam – Debbie and Nigel….what a way to end the season…what fun!!

Cat calls Brandon and Jeanine to the stage and they do a recap of each of their work during the season.

This is it….your favorite Dancer this season…drum roll is…..JEANINE

Soooo cool. I thought for sure it was going to be Brandon but Jeanine is such a great dancer. Could have gone either way. Confetti, people mobbing the stage, Jeanine being carried by Ade…all excitement.

That’s it for now and instead of waiting until next summer…I’ll see you in the Fall.

Take care, Joanie

SYTYCD – Top 4 Perform 08/05/09

Morning Everyone:

It’s just beautiful here in NE today..70s.

At the Kodak theatre last night, it was hot, hot, hot. First with Cat Deeley’s outfit – gold lame sheath, hair down and curly and those outragous high heels!

Well, this is the ‘big one’. The fans decide at the end of this evening, who is America’s Best Dancer. Boy will it be tough.

The Kodak holds 3K people. It’s where the Oscars are given out and where AI has it’s final show the last few years.

Love the new set.

The Top 4 Dancers come out to a Standing Ovation…nice.

Our Jidges tonight will be Adam (love that he’s back for the Finals), Mary and Nigel. Mary, by the way, looks beautiful tonight as she does most weeks. Now if she could only pull in some of her enthusiasm, she’d be fine.

Adam said that, in all honesty, out of the 4 who are left standing, he sees a few he didn’t expect and a few he did but they are all unbelievably talented.

Mary’s just goin’ crazy over the Top 4.

Nigel says that the top 4 are tired, bruised, battered yet they’ve got to ‘earn’ the title!!! Dance their butts off tonight.

The Top 4 Perform a Wade and Amanda Robson routine which tells the story of 2 cheerleaders and 2 jocks. Music is: Boys, Boys, Boys by Lady GaGa – What a way to start the show. All four were fantastic and Wade and Amanda did a terrific job. Another Emmy nod next year???

Now Cat shows us a peak at S6 auditions so far and, as amazing as this season has been, I’m just blown away by the little I saw of the Fall Show. It’s going to take our breaths away….

Jeanine and Evan will dance a Sonja routine. Story is a guy trying to keep his girlfriend who is not interested in him anymore and smacks him around to convince him of her feelings. – Oh this was so good. I’ve got a feeling everything we see tonight will be top notch….excellent.

Adam – Great you guys. I have to admist I never saw Jeanine going this far but boy, girl you deserve to be standing there tonight. Evan – same feeling for you but I have to say that this show will never be the same without you. Great Job to Sonya too.

Mary – In this partnership, Jeanine stood out. Evan you were good too but now as good as her.

Nigel – This is an enormous stage to fill. You two DID fill it with your leaps, jumps, moves, splits, etc. Evan – you are well loved by the public. I know you can do this. Jeanine – you are so strong.

SOLO – Brandon – Cat and he talk and reminisce about his journey so far. He is one remarkable young man and is wicked talented. (Adam…take note!)
His solo was great..not as good as last week but still a cut above!

Adam – Now that’s what I call competing. Take No Prisoners!

Mary – You just gave me goosebumps. You defy gravity. You are born to dance…screaming!

Nigel – More screaming – You are an amazing young man. Last week’s SOLO brought us to our feet; this week we were almost there. You still wipe out the competition.

Brandon and Kayla will do a Tyce Broadway routine. Song is Bye Bye “Live” from All That Jazz (Bob Fosse) – Tyce wanted to do it a little different tonight and he certainly had the dancers to work with. – this was absolutely out of the ballpark! Top Notch dance….and choreography too.

Adam – He’s jumping up in his chair. You two are soooo good. I am so stoked to see you two dance together. Kayla – there’s nothing you can’t do! Brandon – WOW.

Mary – Hot Tamale Train – Definite frontrunners.

Nigel – You have shown us right there why you are in the Top 4!

SOLO – Jeanine – with Cat to talk about her journey and background.
She’s such a sweet and strong girl and has beautiful controlled moves.

Adam – Standing “O” – Are you kidding?
Those pirrohouettes(?) were unbelievable. You killed it. You took a risk with that routine and you did it!

Mary – O My Goodness. You are a standout. Terrific.

Nigel – So brave to do that. You have to go for it now and Jeanine..you belong in the Final Two.

Brandon and Evan ‘battle’ it out in a pop/jazz routine by Laurieann Gibson. Unfortunately…Evan is NO Nasty Boy!
O You Nasty Boys – Janet Jackson

Adam – Evan – you were not as nasty as you could have been. Brandon – you got it perfectly.

Mary – Evan, what’s the nastiest thing you’ve ever done? He thought about it for a minute and said, “Just too many to list!” Of course, he was only joking. – Mary then said,: Brandon, you were just a little bit nastier.

Nigel – Evan, you’re work ethic is probably the hardest of any of the 4 remaining here. But you have this adorable face that in no way says ‘nasty’. Brandon – you are nasty!

Next we have Kayla and Jeanine who will dance a Mia Michaels’ routine. Mia wants the girls to use the WHOLE stage and as they go across, strip the ‘layers’ of the week’s they’ve competed so when they got to the other part of the stage…they would be stripped…(not really!). – MIA..another Emmy Nod my girl!
You are one strange but talented gal.

Adam – Mia, your work is so special. It’s like two thoroughbreds racing to the finish line. Boy you 2 are good.

Mary – The concept was powerful. Layers kept peeling off. We’ll remember this one Mia.

Nigel – I just wanted to see more and more layers come off (which Mary and Adam jumped on him for). I mean dance wise…I didn’t want it to end.

SOLO – Evan-one on one with Cat.
What a nice kid. He loves his family so much and misses them. Ryan will be in S6 this fall.
He danced to a Michael Buble tune. The kid screams Broadway.

Adam – You have very interesting moves and I have to admit, that it was the same routine that got you on the show to begin with. Don’t know how the fams will react but you were wonderful.

Mary – Your solo did it for me. You brought a new style to this show. New energy.

Nigel – Do I think you have something special? The WOW factor? I don’t think so but what you did for us Evan is show us that a ‘Broadway’ kinda guy can come so far with hardwork and talent.

Evan and Kayla will dance a Tony and Melanie Meredith – Jive routine – that’s kinda country western style. I thought it was good. A lot of energy, high steps and Evan kept up with Kayla throughout.

Adam – Didn’t think this routine was something you would do at this stage of the game. Country western? (to which the audience booed!)
Evan – you had strong lifts and Kayla you were fantastic.

Mary – I love Country Western stuff. Evan, didn’t think you were as good as Kayla though.

Nigel – You both came out with guns blazing! – Evan, the audience loves you.

SOLO – Kayla – one on one with Cat.
She’s very talented and has a nice family.

Adam – OK, audience, you have to remember that you base the person’s work on the WHOLE season, not just one solo. In the past we have had Benjie, Sabra, Ben, Joshua – who all becames American’s Fave Dancer – I think you could be standing next to them tomorrow night.

Mary – You are gifted.

Nigel -Right from the beginning we saw something special in you. In fact, I think you were the first one we chose for the Top 20. American can not sit on their hands though. If they want you to win, they have to VOTE.

Jeanine and Brandon will dance a Paso Doble routine by Louis! I really wasn’t that crazy about this routine but I think these two are wicked talented.

Adam – Brandon, you filled out the transitions between steps. You two shredded it!

Mary – Screaming – Loved Louis too.

Nigel – You carried this pice off. The two of you deserve to be in the finals tomorrow night….

So there you have it. One more night to go. Who will be the winner????

Cat asked the 3 Jidges. Adam and Mary couldn’t commit but Nigel did:
BRANDON…and I agree. As much as I love Evan, Brandon has a little bit more to offer. Needless to say, all 4 will have careers on Broadway or as backup dancers to some big stars….

See you one more time..tomorrow night.

Joanie

SYTYC – Top 6 Perform – 07/29/09

Hi Everyone:

Hope the weather is nice where you are. Here in New England…it is ‘finally’ a typical summer…hazy, hot and humid. Thought I was in a sauna when I stepped out today.

OK, let’s see what happened on Wednesday night. – First of all, Cat looked gorgeous, as usual. Her hair was long and straight and she had a cornflower blue straight dress that was about 4 inches above the knees (at least!). And..of course..high heels.

She talked about the itinerary for the night. The Top 6 will perform 4 times. Twice as a couple, solo, and then the girls will do a number and the boys will also do a number.

OK, that said, let’s introduce our Jidges for the night (who, as we know, only give their opinions now. It’s up to us to choose who stays and who goes).

We have Lil “C” joining Mary and Nigel tonight. Oh boy, he is one philosophical guy…it’ll be hard to sum up his thoughts!

Nigel said that he doesn’t want us voting on the choreography part of the number but, instead, the personality each performer brings to the stage. Dance well, YES; but also, don’t forget to express yourself. It’s been such an exceptional season that it is very hard to choose one over the other. Sooo, it is up to the dancer to show us why they should stay.

First up will be the 3 boys, Evan, Ade and Brandon who will dance a Sonja contemporary routine. Kind of a “Willy Wonka” effect to it. True Romance is the music. – Sonja…what a great routine. And all three guys are terrific. WOW, Evan keeping up with Ade and Brandon is really special. These are very tough steps, leaps and such and all three are in complete unison. BRAVO!

Lil “C” – Well, I love that we finally get to see Ade and Brandon dance together and I must say that I am so happy that Evan kept up with them step for step. Great number.

Mary – LUVED IT! Here’s 3 males who all kicked those legs all at the same time. The flips were awesome.

Nigel – Four me – Evan stood out because he showed his personality and was able to keep up with Ade and Brandon – step for step. Sonja – great routine. – Congrats to all 3 guys.

Commercial – “Lie To Me” with Tim Roth (love him) will be back in the Fall.

By the way, as long as I’m on this roll, did any of you happen to see the 5 part miniseries TORCHWOOD on BBC America, last week? It was awesome. If you are an XFiles fan, you’d love it…check it out. It’s on ON DEMAND to watch when you have time.

Jeanine chose Ade to dance with. They will do a non-traditional Samba choreographed by our buddy, Louis (from DWTS). – He has them doing some really hard stuff. Let’s see how they do. Love Game by Lady GaGa is the music. – Costumes are beautiful and sexy. The roll at the beginning was really good. It’s a fun routine with those tough steps.

Mary – The first 15 seconds blew me away but then you lost me. What happened to the Samba steps? Looked so novice to me. Didn’t care for it.

Lil C – Jeanine, you were amazing and boy do you look hot tonight. It’s tough mixing styles and having a new partner. It just failed for me.

Nigel – Ade – not your best. Jeanine – you were wonderful.

SOLO – Kayla – Such stretching steps and long beautiful legs.

Melissa chose Evan – they will dance a Tyce Broadway routine. (yes) – The song is, “Get Me To The Church On Time” from My Fair Lady. Well they both did quite a good job for me. They dance well together.

Lil C – I feel as if you let us down. I was so hoping to see something spectacular because, Evan, it was Broadway, but it just wasn’t there.

Mary – Get Me To The Finale on time! Thought it was fun, entertaining. Melissa, you came to life. Evan – terrific.

Nigel – Melissa – because of you, Season 6 auditions have a lot of ballet dancers. Will they be able to adapt to all the dances you have to do on this show…I don’t think so. You are one special lady. Evan – technically, that routine was not demanding BUT your personality was there.

SOLO – Ade His solos are always amazing.

Kayla chooses Brandon (Natch) – they will dance a Stacey contemporary #. Story is she is a mistress who just can’t break it off with her married lover. Hmmmm, sounds hot! – All I Want is the music. Well Kayla has a hot red outfit on and is throwing those legs around like nobody’s business and what can you say about Brandon?

Lil C – This was really intense – beyond amazing.

Mary – Brandon – you are on that Hot Tamale Train and Kayla you, once again are joing him. Brandon, you were in complete control of her steps. The dancing was brilliant. Kayla perfection.

Nigel – Stacey comes to us from SYTYCD, Canada and is now on our show. Great routine. I would have loved to have seen you two together earlier this season – Brilliant.

SOLO – Melissa – She is beyond graceful

Jeanine and Ade will dance a Nap/Tab hip hop # for their second routine. Story of a couple being evicted from their apartment. Move If You Wanna is the music. – Good unison for these two. Love Jeanine. They even danced with boxes on their feet – not easy feat!!!

Lil C – You guys danced it way better than I thought you would. Ade – it’s so good to see you ‘earthy’ finally. Jeanine – good job.

Mary – First of all..Jeanine – I forgot to tell you how awesome you were in your Samba #. You 2 won’t be getting any eviction notice!

Nigel: Ade – it was great to see you ‘get down’ to it. U 2 were great.

SOLO – Brandon – sheer perfection.

WOW….the Jidges are giving him a standing ovation and so is the audience. (this should bring him right to the finals). Nigel said that had to be the best SOLO we have EVER seen in all the seasons of SYTYCD.

Evan and Melissa will now dance a Quick Step for their 2nd # and it will be choreogaphed by Louis who is really leaning hard on Evan. Because Melissa is taller than he, Louis wants to have him have the ‘illusion’ of being taller (kinda like a Tom Cruise thing!).
As Long As I’m Singing is the music.
Boy, this is great dancing.

Lil C – Evan I commend you for such a great dance. In Episode 2 I told you to be more powerful and you were.
Melissa – you look beautiful and did a fabulous job.

Mary – Louis – another great routine. This is such a tough dance to do. The beginning was good but then it started to fall apart. Sorry.

Nigel – Melissa, you are only 29…stop thinking you are ‘old’. You’re going to make us think you are the “Cloris Leachman” of this show. You are extremely talented. This was not one of your best tonight though. I don’t know how the fans will react.

SOLO – Jeanine – Terrific

SOLO – Evan – (I hear Broadway calling for you!!!!!)

Kayla and Brandon will dance their second routine to a Disco theme choreographed by Donna. – Disco Dance is the music. – WOW, what tough steps. Kayla amazes me with how she can stretch and those high stretches with Brandon holding her above his head were unreal. Fun steps. Liked it!

Lil C – OK – you have to see it with your ears (the music? steps?) – I loved it.

SYTYCD – Top 6 Results Show – 07/30/09

Hi Everyone:

Sorry I didn’t get to do my review on Friday. Wasn’t feeling well. But here I am today…I know….it’s like locking the barn door after the horses have run out but hopefully you will enjoy my ‘thoughts’ on Thursday’s Results.

First of All…as usual…didn’t Cat look lovely? She had a green, short, metallic dress on with her hair pulled back into a bun (like it better when it is down and curly) and those high heels of hers!

The Top Six perform a Judy Collins’ song, Where Are The Clowns choreographed by Tyce and boy they were all great. Love Tyce’s vision of this song.

Tonight we have FOUR Emmy nominated numbers in past seasons for you to enjoy.

Our Jidges tonight are Lil C, Mary and Nigel.

Cat then does a ‘recap’ of Wednesday’s show and then she calls the Top 3 Girls on stage (remember though…..we’ll still see all of them on Tour later this summer).

Jeanine – SAFE
Lil C said that she is indeed worthy to be in the Finals.

Now Cat introduces Jessica and Will whose Tyce routine, “Silence” got him an Emmy Nom. – I can see why this was nominated. WOW, what jumps at the end!

Now let’s bring the Top 3 Guys on stage.

Brandon – You will be in the Finals next week. (I think Brandon’s fate was sealed the night before when his solo won him a Standing Ovation!)

Mary said that she’s believed in him from the first moment she saw him dance, unlike others who will remain nameless (Mia and Lil C). You’ve been terrifice every week and you’ve proven yourself deserving to be in the Finals….

Let’s do another nominated number..Mercy with Twitch and Katie which was choreographed by Mia.
I certainly remember this number with Katie trying to break down the door to get to her lover, Twitch. Great piece.

Next we’ll have Joshua and Chelsea (who is now on DWTS) do their Emmy number which was choreographed by Dimitri. – Another worthy piece of work.

OK, now we’ll do the Solos…just for fun and because it will be the last time we see one of the boys and girls dance for us.

Melissa – So graceful
Ade – Spins and leaps abound

Now we are going to see Randy Jackson’s 1st season winners of his show, America’s Best Dance Crew, the Jabberwockees (which I still think are the best they’ve had on that show), perform for us. Excellent moves!

For the 4th nominated piece we have Chelsea (again) and Mark perform a Nap/Tab routine, Bleeding Love which is the story of the husband going off to work and the wife not wanting him to leave…the briefcase one…WOW, great number.

More Solos:

Evan – LOVE HIM….should be on Broadway
Kayla – superb (but I’m rooting for Melissa..)

Oh, Sean Paul performs in this mix somewhere….

OK, who is going home tonight and who will be in the Finals next week.

GIRL: Melissa (so sad to see her go)

BOY: Ade (WOW, that means that Evan will be around for next week. How oool is that???)
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So, now we have Brandon, Evan, Kayla and Jeanine who will perform in the Finals this week. It should be very exciting…my money is still on Brandon though. They are all talented but he has that ‘extra’ edge about him that should push him right to the TOP>

Talk to you later this week,

Joanie

SYTYCD – Top 8 Results – 07/23/09

Good Morning Everyone:

Last night was sooo exciting. Let’s see what happened.

First of all, Cat’s dress. It looked like black lace on the bottom and a shiny gold black pattern on top like a leopard print. Very Sexy of course. Hair was curly and, of course, the high heels!

The Top 8 Perform ONE from A Chorus Line – Mia Michaels choreographed. She’s weird but talented. They were terrific. Thought they might go in a line and do the high kick but it didn’t happen.

Mia has received 3 Emmy nominations in the past and I think she’s WON too.

Cat says for us to take a look back over the last 5 seasons and boy have we been blessed to have such good dancers along the way. I bet a lot of them are touring with singers as backups or in a Broadway show. They’re too good to just ‘go away’!

Let’s introduce the Jidges.
Mia – Mary – Nigel
Mia’s been here from Bay One and is so happy she has been. She said the experience has changed her life. She’s so proud of her ‘babies’ leaving the nest and becoming pros.

Cat shows us the front row and there are so many famliar faces. Ya know, I almost wish they did two hours because I would have loved to have seen them dance again.

Mary – this show means everything to me. I’m so proud of all the dancers – past and present.

Nigel – it’s so exciting that television can ‘reach out’ and touch you with such routines as last night’s.

When they showed highlights of prior seasons…I remembered it all.

Results are coming up..so is Katie Holmes

Hok and Jamie will do their Hummingbird and the Flower routine too.

Let’s Do The Girl Results firs:

Melissa – SAFE
Kayla – Bottom 2
Janette – Bottom 2
Jeanine – SAFE

Now, as you know, it doesn’t really matter because they are all going on tour….what does matter is the winner receives $250K which would inspire anyone to do their best.

OK…here’s Hok and Jamie and they dance it just as great as they did the original….fantastic! (wasn’t he part of the first year winner’s of America’s Best Dance Crew? The guys with the white masks???? Just wondering).

Here’s the Top 4 Guys:

Ade – SAFE
Jason – Bottom 2
Evan – SAFE (!)..the fans luv him
Brandon – Bottom 2

Now we are watching the “Bench” routine – Travis and Kylie(?) – WOW

Time for the SOLOS:

Kayla – Fabulous
Jason – Wonderful
Janette – Beautiful
Brandon – Perfection

How can you choose anymore????

Next, Cat says we are going to see a Wade Robson routine from S2 and he is going to be part of it.l.RAMALAMA
It’s so good to see them again. Hard to recognize the faces with the makeup though.

The lovely Katie Holms is talking to Cat about the dizzyfeetfoundation.org which she, Tyce, Nigel and Carrie Ann formed to help very talented young people get scholarships…excellent.

Tyce (an old friend) choreographed her routine, GET HAPPY (from the movie Summer Stock with Judy Garland). You know it’s videotaped and lipsynched but she’s still pretty good. I’d like to see her sing and dance a little more…maybe tackle a musical on Broadway instead of drama.

Nigel thanks her for donating her time (as well as everyone else) to the dizzy feet foundation. Joey Luft (Judy’s son) is in the audience. I remember when Judy used to bring him, Liza and Lorna up on the stage from some of her tv appearances.)

Nigel said that when Simon Fuller asked him to tackle dance in the same way as they did AI, he didn’t think it would last more than a season but is so proud that it has gone for 6 now and more to come. (Nigel’s a ‘hoofer’ himself and loves this type of show.)

Let’s see who the fans chose to send home tonight:

Girl – Janette (Nigel is very upset because he had chosen her to WIN)

Boy – Jason (we know that Brandon wouldn’t go home!)

Soooo now we’re down to SIX.

Have a great weekend. See you next week.

Joanie

SYTYCD – Top 8 Perform – 7/22/09

Hi Everyone:

Wasn’t last night special?

Cat looked lovely in a gold/gray lame short dress with her hair in a pony tail and, of course, those High Heels!

The Top 8 will perform four times tonight. 1. A Travis Wall group number; 2. two couple numbers; and Solos….

Our Jidges tonight are:

Mia (what’s with the hairdo?) – Mary – Nigel and….wait…is that Ellen deGeneres???? This should be fun.

Nigel said that when Simon Fuller (of AI) approached him to take on a Dancing Show, he honestly didn’t think it would become as popular as it has and he is sooo happy that it has.

First up – The Top 8 perform the Travis Wall #

This will have a ‘rave’ party feel to it.
Music is: ? Travis has them doing all different styles- love the outfits, they are very futuristic. Great # Travis Wall!

Nigel: Loved this routine. By the way, the outfits are very “Lady GaGa!”

Ellen: First of all…I can do that!
Travis asked me to help him out. (she is so funny)

Mary – Loved the dance, costumes, moves…great.

Mia – I’m beyond proud of little Travis. Great job to all – loved it.

Cat mentions that the first place winner will receive: $250K WOW!

We then get a ‘peek’ at the 100th episode airing tomorrow night. Looks like a lot of fun..don’t understand how they are going to fit everything into only one hour though.

First up: Who will Evan choose out of the ‘hat’…it’s Jeanine (great for him). They will be dancing a Sonja (oh boy, could be curtains for Evan) Jazz routine – Story of two people who want each other to “Shut Up” Music is: Move by CSS – OK, love the fact that Evan was lucky enough to get Jeanine cause she’s just his size. – Nice moves, poses, leaps. Good Job.

Nigel – Thought you were two tightly coiled together; however, I see two Stars emerging tonight.

Ellen – I can do that…it was complex, hardhitting, amazing.

Mary – A lot of fun. Good job. You were both in perfect synch.

Mia – Evan, you’ve made a step in the right direction tonight. Jeanine – you are my favorite dancer this season.

Kayla – SOLO – beautiful lines as usual.

2. Who will Brandon choose? It’s Janette and they will dance a very slow waltz choreographed by Hunter Johnson – and..boy was it slow! They are such a graceful couple. Lovely moves but just too slow for me.

Nigel – Extremely tough, demanding. Music was so slow it almost put me to sleep. I didn’t see the control in this though from the two of you.

Ellen – I disagree with Nigel (cheering)
You two were fantastic.

Mary – It was SLOW. Hard tempo. I’ll just say it was respectable though.

Mia – Could have been better. It needed to be magical and it just wasn’t there.

Jason – SOLO – stretches, spirals, jumps – great.

3. It’s Ade’s turn…who will he choose? – it’s Melissa (ohhh Lucky!)
They will dance a Cha Cha choreographed by Tony and Melanie.
Hot # – love the black and red outfits. Very sexy! Nice ending.

Nigel – Good routine…hot, sexy. Ade – you have such great stature.

Ellen – Are you two carpenters? Cause you ‘nailed it’!

Mary – Routine – nailed the technique. Ade, you’ve got to drop those hips a little more. Melissa, you’re feet turn in too much.

Mia – Ade, I think that was your worst performance of the season.

Janette -SOLO – OK for me.

4. Now we have Jason…who will he pick? Kayla and they will dance a Broadway # choreographed by Tyce. Story is a man caught up in music and a woman trying to lure him away from it. – another good couple. Really smooth steps. Thought I was watching a Broadway show.

Nigel – Your style goes on and on. Jason, your toes/feet were excellent.
Kayla – your lines are beautiful
Great couple – best tonight so far.

Ellen – Just funny thoughts.

Mary – Everything was fabulous for you 2. Cool, suave. Kayla, you are on the train!

Mia – Loved this piece and the bluesy style. Jason, you have to work on your upper body. Kayla – you should be on Broadway “right now’! You ae the epitomy of a real girl. Please do Broadway.

Ade – SOLO – best so far – loved it.

Evan and Janette will now dance a Rhumba (uh,oh once again for Evan). Choreographed by Tony and Melanie. Music is: Heartless by Kris Allen!
This number seems to be all Janette. Looks too tough for Evan. I’m pulling for him though.

Nigel – loved the choreography. Janette, you are smooth, sexy; you’ve got this down pat. Evan, didn’t see any passion in this # or your face which is cute but you’ve got ’sleepy’ eyes and people like expression on the face. Open the eyes wider.

Ellen – Evan, I love your face just the way it is. Too many people try to chance their faces…yours is just fine.
You are special. Janette, I Love You!

Mary – Evan did a great job. It was a slow rhumba and you were on time. Janette, I got fire, spice, flavor – on that Hot Tamale Train!

Mia – I agree with Ellen – Evan, we are all perfect in God’s eyes. Your performance was sexy with that Zoolander face (cool). Janette – you know….

Melissa – SOLO – Loved her steps tonight. They were different.

Brandon and Jeanine will dance a pop style choreographed by Laurie Gibson. Music is: Battlefield by Jordin Sparks. – This was sooo good. They were both in perfect unison; dancing like one. Great steps.

Nigel – Well you just showed us why you two are in the Top 8. Loved it. I thought the show was kinda flat up until now…you’ve certainly sparked it up!

Ellen – more funny thoughts – then – unbelievable.

Mary – strong, powerful, demanding, here comes the train! You two are gonna fly into that Finale!

Mia – the choreography had soul. You guys went into a place that was heartwrenching. Brandon – you are WOW. Jeanine – same…WOW

Evan – SOLO – did a little Gene Kelly which works for us!

Jeanine – SOLO – loved it. She did a quick ’story’ for us.

Melissa and Ade will dance a Tyce contemp. #. Story of a woman who has breast cancer and her beau who is helping her thru the ordeal. – OMG – is this breathtaking or what? It had to be one of the best #s I’ve seen in a long time….Wonderful – Best tonight.

Nigel – crying – The choreography was..where do you get the strength to do that Tyce? I just witnessed a very special routine that no one will soon forget. If you don’t get an Emmy nod for this there’s no justice! – Incredible.

Ellen – I’m so happy that I was asked to sit in with the Judges tonight because that number was so touching and I was able to witness it first hand.

Mary – crying – I was so touched by this. I won’t soon forget it. Melissa, you are so trustful of Ade, leaping into his arms, sometimes not even looking. I wont’s forget this night and I’m sure there are millions out there who won’t either.

Mia – crying – This was an important piece of work. Who among us hasn’t been affected by breast cancer. I just wish my dad were alive to see you two. Beautiful piece.

Brandon – SOLO – perfect…as usual

Jason and Kayla will now dance a hip hop # choreographed by Shane Sparks (! good to have him back tonight). It has a MJ/Thriller feel to it.
Obviously after the previous two #s, it was hard to judge this one. It didn’t move me much even though the steps were hard and they did a good job.

Nigel – Loved the MJ spin you gave it. I enjoyed it very much.

Ellen – You two keep dancing like that, you’ll have your own talk show!

Mary – You hit it hard. Pure entertainment.

Mia – Shane – this has to be my favorite routine you’ve done on the show. Great both you guys.

So there you have the show. Who will go home? Who will be in the Bottom 2 tonight? Toooo hard to predict. They are all super.

Talk to you tomorrow.

Joanie

SYTYCD – Top 10 Results – 07/16/09

Hi All:

Sorry I wasn’t able to do the “Results Show” before now.

Well wasn’t Cat looking ‘different’ on Thursday night. Can’t say I liked her dress. It almost looked like a trash bag with the arms cut out. She’s adorable though so it didn’t really matter.

As you know, the Jidges were NOT allowed to choose which boy and girl goes home tonight so it will be interesting to see who the ‘fans’ ask to ‘leave the building.’ Not that it really matters cause the TOP TEN do go on tour (plus Phillip and Caitlin).

The Top Ten performed to So Much Better by Janet Jackson. What a wicked cool number. They were all dressed in Chinese outfits in black, white and red. Looks like Melissa was in white. We find that it was choreographed by Wade and Amanda Robson and that’s no surprise.

Cat mentions that the show received FOUR Emmy nominations.

1. Mercy – Mia Michaels
2. Tab/Nap number
3. Tyce number
4. Dimitri! also got a nod

Nigel is in the UK tonight receiving an Honorary Degree. Good for him.

Cat does a little recap of last night’s show with the couples.

Let’s get started:

1. The girls will go first:

Jeanette – SAFE
Randi – Bottom Two
Janine – SAFE
Kayla – SAFE
Melissa – Bottom Two

Cat then shows us a little more of this Fall’s show…looks great.

Now let’s do the 5 Guys

1. Jason – SAFE
2. EVAN – SAFE (whew!)
3. Kupono – Bottom Two
4. Brandon – SAFE
5. Ade – Bottom Two

All four will dance solos mostly for fun cause the fans have already chosen who will go home.

Next week on Wednesday, it will be the 99th show. In the Jidge’s row, we will have Ellen deGeneres…WOW! can’t wait for that. Love Ellen.

On Thursday, it will be the 100th episode and it will be very special. We will have former dancers come back and, hopefully, do a number for us. AND, Katie Holmes will do her tribute to Judy Garland.

Now….on to the solos:

1. Randi – beautiful in blue. Lovely moves.

2. Kupono – Boy his leaps and jumps are unreal.

3. Melissa – such beautiful lines.

4. Ade – His turns, flips, jumps. they are all there!

The Blackeyed Peas w/Fergie perform they’re hit song: I Got A Feelin’
I noticed that some of the group have MJ tee shirts on in tribute to him.

OK…here we go….who did the fans send home???

Randi and Kupono

No surprise cause they are all great and it’s just a matter of personal taste now.

Sooo, see you next week for the two BIG shows!

Talk to you soon.

Joanie

SYTYCD – Top 12 Results – 7-9-9

Morning Everyone:

What a night, huh? It was a tough one but ended on a bright note.

Speaking of ‘bright’, didn’t Cat look good last night? She had a beautiful color blue dress on with a gold dazzling collar as part of the dress, hair was down and very pretty. It’s amazing how she walks in those high heels!

The Top 12 dance to Seven Nation Army by White Stripes (remember when Jack White went with Renee Zellweger years ago?) – Anyway, the 12 were dressed in military style uniforms. Very precise, stiff types of dance steps. It was good. This was choreographed by Nap/Tab…good job guys.

OK, let’s introduce the ‘Jidges’ – Nigel, Mary and Tyce. Cat talks to them about Wednesday night’s dances and says, “It’s a good thing you’re doing the judging because I couldn’t choose anyone to go home after last night.” They agreed.

First though, they congratulated Nigel on his 60th birthday. He looks darn good for that age…must be all the dancing!

Nigel thanks everyone for their nice applause. He then talks about the MJ Special the producers wanted to do. All the choreographers were on board and it looked good until they went to Sony and the Jackson Estate that both said “No”. (Joe Jackson probably wasn’t gonna get a ‘cut’ of the show!)
Too bad. It would have been amazing to see what routines the dancers and choreographers could come up with!

Mary then says that, starting next week, the couples will all be switched and all will find new partners. She also said that, starting next week, they will NO LONGER be doing the judging…much like American Idol. They will give their opinions but, in the end, it will be up to the fans on who will go home.

Alright, let’s bring on the first two couples:

Caitlin/Jason who danced a Jazz and Foxtrot routines….RESULT – Bottom 3

Brandon/Janette who danced a Jazz routine (done by Wade Robson!) and an Argentinian Tango that had all 3 Jidges giving them a Standing Ovation – RESULT – SAFE

Next we have:

Evan/Randi who danced a hip hop routine and Samba (that wasn’t very ‘hot’ for Evan) – RESULT – SAFE (love Evan but he has to get a little ’sexier’ to stay in this competition!)

Jeanine/Phillip who danced to a Jive and a Russian Folk Dance (both weren’t bad but we saw better) – RESULT – Bottom 3

Now Nigel says, We know the Bottom 3 the morning of the show so it gives us a good idea of who will go home tonight unless your solo blows us out of the water. Also, as you know, the Top 10 dancers will go on tour but we also take ’swing’ couples so whoever goes home tonight could be going on tour with us….

Next we have:

Melissa/Ade who danced a beautiful waltz and an awesome disco – RESULT – Bottom 3 ???? (this is how good all of these dancers are)

Kayla/Kupono danced a Mia routine (addiction that was awesome) and a Broadway routine which wasn’t that hot. – RESULT – SAFE

Cat then shows us a little bit (which she will do each Thursday) of the auditions that are happening now. She then tells us that they went to BOSTON and found Teddy Tellholm(?) who was absolutely fabulous, if not a little odd. Needless to say, they chose him to go to Vegas.

Now let’s have the 6 dancers do their solos.

Caitlin – beautiful
Jason – Excellent
Jeanine – fabulous
Phillip – WHOA!
Melissa – Flawless
Ade – takes your breath away. (who go a standing ‘o’ from the audience….)
Now the Judges have to figure out who to send home…Good Luck

Kelly Rowland (from Destiny’s Child) performs her new single. She has a good, strong voice and the song has a ‘good beat’ to it (remember American Bandstand?)

OK, the Judges are back and they have their results.

Nigel says they were unanimous of which girl to send home – CAITLIN (I’m kinda surprised but, then again, they’re all great).

Now we find out which boy will be going home tonight and it is – PHILLIP (once again, a bit of a surprise).

Now Nigel gives us great news by saying that Caitlin and Phillip will definitely be going on tour which makes everyone very happy.

Top 10 next week – new couples – it’s gonna be intense!!!

I’m sure they’ll start doing solos then too.

Have a great weekend everyone…keep the sun here please…..

Joanie

SYTYCD – Top 12 Perform – 7-8-9

Hi Everybody:

Well for those of you who live in NE, it was quite a day for weather. We had everything thrown at us; thunderstorms, lightning, hail, tornado warnings! The sun actually stuck it’s head out today. Let’s hope it stays that way for awhile!

Cat looks cute as usual tonight. She has a black sheath dress that comes right to the knees, cap short sleeves, hair done up in a pretty bun. Lovely.

OK, people…we knew this was coming so brace yourselves. This is the LAST week for couples before they pull the ole’ switcheroo and it’s like musical chairs!! Who knows who will dance with whom starting next week. AND, since we’ve got the Top 12 competing, after Thursday night, it will be the Top 10 and this will be the group that goes on tour so it’s important NOT to go home!!!

The 6 couples will be performing 2 dances tonight.

Your ‘Jidges” are Nigel, Mary and Tyce D’Orio!

First up will be:

Melissa/Ade who will dance a Disco routine choreographed by Doriana Sanchez – Song: Movin On Up
by Destination – LOVE the glitter outfits, great lifts, WHOA, hot moves, complete unison. Great Start to the night.

Nigel: Incredible start; energy, exciting, tremendous – strong cpl.

Mary: Everybody needed a pick me up tonight and you two really gave it to us. You were both terrific.

Tyce: That was friggin’ great! Melissa – you’re a ballet dancer doing DISCO. Ade – rhythm, timing, great ability.

2. Kayla/Kupon will dance a Contemporary choreographed by Mia Michaels – this tells the story about a couple – one’s addicted and the other tries to get away. – WOW, this is deep, sad and brilliant…that’s it.

Nigel: This was a powerful piece. Anyone who has gone thru addiction could feel the pain in that piece. You were both brilliant.

Mary: Kupono – you were intense and stayed in character which must have been tough for you. Kayla – another great performance from you. You are on the TRAIN!

Tyce: Mia, you are unreal. You give these two a story to tell and when you are a dancer you also have to be an actor to express the feelings in the piece you are dancing and you two were UNREAL!

3. Caitlin/Jason will dance a Foxtrot choreographed by Tony Meredith and wife. Story is a macho man chasing after a girl. – Music: Minnie The Moocher – Beautiful costumes. This is another good couple. Number was beautiful.

Nigel: Caitlin – You looked very much like a Grace Kelly from High Society (movie from the 60s!). Jason – your footwork was good indeed.

Mary -I really thought it was tremendous. Caitlin – your kicks were great.

Tyce: I liked it but I thought both of you could have ‘glided’ across the floor more.

4. Jeanine/Phillip will dance a Russian dance – OK – A Kalinka. It’s a playful competition between a man and a woman. Boy, these are hard steps. I’m tired just watching it!!!

Nigel: Frankly, I think we could have done without that #. The 2 of you danced it very well but it was boring.

Mary: Positive – good moves. You had bright highlights.

Tyce – I kinda agree. I think you both did the number very well though.

5. Randi/Evan will dance a Hip Hop routine choreographed by Nap/Tab. It’s a couple in love who find out she’s having a baby. Music: Halo/Beyonce
I really don’t like hip hop but this number is fantastic. Love the moves from both Randi and Evan. I love this couple!

Nigel – Loved the hip hop that Nap/Tab played into your strengths. My the girl gets pregnant BEFORE she gets the ring! You are one of my favorite couples.

Mary – I was expecting a trainwreck because neither one of you are ‘hip hop’ people but you were both so good.

Tyce – Such a good story to tell by Nap/Tab. Evan – you need to find more of yourself in these numbers. Randi – you did a great job.

6. Brandon/Janette will dance an Argentine Tango choreographed by ? -Music? – Anyway, they were superb from the minute they took the dance floor. Great steps, always in unison, great lifts…ohhh Brandon.

Nigel/Mary/Tyce – ALL stood up to give them a Standing Ovation – WOW!

Nigel: That was as close to perfection as I’ve seen on this show in all the seasons we’ve been on.

Mary – The train is here!

Tyce – Powerful couple. Every detail was awesome..unreal!

Soooo, that’s dance #1

On to Dance #2

Melissa/Ade will dance a traditional waltz choreographed by Ron Mortez -Music: Natural Woman by MJ Blige – Oh boy, these two are so good together. Melissa’s legs are longer than Stacey Kiebler’s! So graceful. Ade is so strong and the lifts are flawless. Beautiful.

Nigel: Very beautifu.

Mary – Loved it. Ade, you were great but your legs needed more ease to them. Melissa – flawless.

Tyce – Melissa – you are beautiful. Ade – need to elongate your lines. Great job though.

2. Kayla/Kupono – will dance a Broadway routine choreographed by(?) – this is the gym dance from West Side Story. Now I remember the original WS Story and as good as they are, they are not as strong as the original and there doesn’t seem to be much passion there.

Nigel – This was so popular in the 60s when life was ‘dangerous’ but there didn’t seem to be any feeling there. No true emotion.

Mary – I saw a little emotion. Thought you did a great job. Well timed moves. Thanks Joey(?) for this #. WS Story is timeless.

Tyce – Good job but you needed to use the space more.

3. Caitlin/Jason will dance a Jazz routine choreographed by Mandy Moore -Music – Show Me Heaven – Caitlin has such nice smooth moves. This is their type of #. Very pretty moves. Liked it.

Nigel – Enjoyed it. You work for this # paid off. Didn’t see any chemistry between you though.

Mary – I thought there was chemistry. Not magic though.

Tyce – This # had great timing. It needed more edginess though.

4. Jeanine/Phillip will dance a Jive choreographed by Tony and wife. Story is a sailor back from leave and his girlfriend giving him a hard time. – Music – Stuff Like That There -Bette Midler – Jeanine is very good. Phillip – I had my doubts in this…..

Nigel – Tony: terrific job. Phillip – you’ve been quite a pleasant surprise for us during this journey. Each week you improve for me. Jeanine – you are one of the best dancers we’ve got.

Mary: Jeanine – awesome – you were on fire! Phillip – you surprised me that you did so well.

Tyce – Call 1-888-fan friggin tastic! Excellent

5. Randi/Evan will dance a sultry Samba choreographed by (sultry) Pasha and Enja. I truly love this couple and will miss their pairing but they are not the type to do ’sultry’. It was good though…

Nigel – Evan – Hot Samba – I don’t think so. Randi – U R HOT. Not so much together with this one though.

Mary – I said it was a slow sizzle. You lived upto the partnering. Evan – more fire!

Tyce – Evan didn’t have the strength.

6. Janette/Brandon will now dance a Jazz routine choreographed by WADE ROBSON – Story of 2 thieves who can’t make up their minds on what to do. It was very cute, both were terrific. Cool storyline. Music was Ruby Blue – Great steps. I think they are #1 for the night.

Nigel – There’s nothing we can’t throw at you two that you can’t tackle. You are the best of the night.

Mary – THE BEST COUPLE Spontaneous Combustion

Tyce – OMG – You guys have that thing. You are soooo powerful. Wade – great job.

OK, so there you have another night of dance.

Who will be in the bottom 3? Who will go home? How can we judge? They are all fabulous!

We’ll talk tomorrow.
Joanie

SYTYCD – Results Show 07-02-09

Hello Everybody:

Well here it is Tuesday, the 7th and I am just getting to send out the review of the Results Show.

Cat has a gorgeous short silver dress on and her hair is straight tonight…high heels, of course! I read an article about her last night that said when she was a little girl, she wanted to be involved in the entertainment industry. She finally got her break with the BBC as a hostess for a variety show and then she got a call a few years back to come to the USA and host SYTYCD. She was going with someone at the time and broke it off with him to move across the pond. She is now going out with John Huston’s grandson who is a musician. Oh, and she said that she can’t dance a lick and if she had to their would be a ‘body count’!

The Top 14 danced to A BRAND NEW DAY – It was cool. They were all dressed in animal costumes and were coming out of a picture frame at a museum. It was choreographed by Tyce D’Orio.

OK, let’s welcome our “Jidges” – Nigel, Mary and Mia.

This will be a tough night to decide who will go home.

First up are:

1. Karla/Vitolio who danced a dynamite Quick Step = Bottom 3!

2. Randi/Evan who danced a Broadway # from Sweet Charity – SAFE

3. Jeanette/Brandon danced a terrific Cha Cha = SAFE

4. Kayla/Kupono danced that weird Vampire # = Bottom 3

5. Melissa/Ade danced that wicked hard Par de dai – SAFE

6. Jeanine/Phillip who danced a hip hop # = SAFE

7. Caitlin/Jason who danced the Alien # = Bottom 3

Nigel says that everyone has different tastes in dance. Mary says that Phillip and Jeanine are in the Bottom 3 after he draws his own style!

Cat now introduces a couple who will dance a Par de dai(?) – boy the guy is wicked strong! What legs on him…

Now Cat says that the six boys and girls will now dance…FOR THEIR LIVES!

Karla – Very nice, good feelings

Vitolio – very talented, great moves

Kayla – OK

Kupono – very rhythmic
(he danced to the Hawaiian song, that Jason Castro sang on AI, Over The Rainbow).

5. Jeanine – Beautiful

6. Phillip – Amazing pop moves

Now the Jidges have to go backstage and choose one boy and one girl to go home.

While they are doing that, Cat brings out Special Guest of the night: Kelly Clarkson. I love that Kelly shows us she can sing LIVE and sound terrific. Love the song, I DO NOT HOOKUP too. Catchy.

Jidges are back and Cat asks Nigel to choose a girl:

Nigel says that they were unanamous on their choice.

Jeanine – strong solo, brilliant…go sit down – SAFE

Kayla – brilliant, sweet, didn’t look desperate. SAFE

Karla – very good dancer but doesn’t portray “Star” quality though…have to say, Buh Bye

Now on to the Boys:

Nigel says: Unanamous again.

Phillip – you are unique,superb moves and you worked it hard. SAFE

Kupono – your solo was weak. We need more passion from you if you are to stay.

Vitolio – We feel you present yourself brilliantly and then you don’t deliver – Sorry but we are going to have to send you home tonight.

I was a little surprised at Vitolio; I thought Kupono would be leaving.

OK, next week the Top 6 couples will be back to knock our socks off.

I won’t mention much of Michael Jackson other than it was a terrible shame to lose such a talent. I feel sorry for his children.

See you next week.

Joanie