So You Think You Can Dance 06/11/08

Hi:

Well last night we were down to the ‘top 20′.  For the first half of the season, we will have the couples dancing together.  Once they get to know each other, the producers will then split them up.  I believe we then go to choosing people out of a hat!  Different partners each week.  That’s what I like about this show….

Cat Deeley looks very nice tonight.  I like the short, gold metallic like dress.  I do believe she could use a shot of botox around the eyes though.  It would take 10 years away!

OK, Judges are Nigel, Mary (our Hot Tamale Queen) and Dan.

First up is Jaime and Rayden (the ballet dancer) – They will dance a ’swing’ routine – I wasn’t too thrilled with them.  I think they’re a little weak for this type of competition.  I don’t see them going far.

Nigel: Napoleon and Tabitha did the choreography.  Will it be memorable?  Not likely.

Mary:  Screaming….Good Job…you’re like cotton candy.

Dan:  Note quite there yet.  First up and there was no funk. (liked the music though)

2.  Susie and Marquis – they will dance a smooth waltz.  It didn’t rock me even though I liked the song.

Nigel:  OK, lift was shaky. Marquis your technique was spot on.

Susie:  you have to do more than salsa.

Mary:  This was a very hard routine for first one of the season.  You have to be very slowww and controlled.  Thought it was great.

Dan:  Sexy, romantic, smooth – great.

3.  Kourtney and Matt will do a Jazz Routine to Tainted Love.  Like the black leather outfits.  I like this couple.  They’ve got personality and a lot of energy.  The routine told a story too.

Nigel:  Fun routine – Matt: I need more personality from you.  Good job though.

Mary:  Did a great job.  You made it look easy.

Dan:  Great choreography, concept.  So So performance though.

It should have been better.

4.  Chelsea and Thayne will do a Cha Cha Routine (Tony Meredith choreographed).  Celia Cruz #.  Very talented couple.  Nice moves.

Nigel:  Thayne You’re going to have a problem containing Chelsea.  Did you do it tonight…YES.  Give me more footwork.

Mary:  You belong on the Hot Tamale Train.  Chelsea is hot; Thayne is great.

Dan:  Chelsea is oh so sexy.  You own the stage!

5.  Chelsea H. and Mark (the hi jumper) – will dance a contemporary routine which will be choreographed by Mia Michaels.  Her concept is: What would Tim Burton’s (the director) wedding be like?”  Oh boy, I dunno.  Chelsea had this big puffy chiffon skirt on and you couldn’t see many of her steps.  I’m not sure if I liked this number Mia….

Nigel:  Mia is full of quirkiness.  Mark and Chelsea did an excellent job

Mary:  Mark you are unique.  Chelsea you are like an angel.  Effortless

Dan:  It was tweaked, freaked, amazing!

6.  Twitch and Kerrington will dance a Broadway routine to Too Darn Hot!  They did a good job.  Both had terrific moves in this routine.

Nigel:  This pair are great.  Excellent.  You felt it.

Mary:  Get that sprinkler system ready cause you too are HOTT.

Dan:  Kerrington, you were terrific.  Twitch, You are not the traditional Broadway dancer but, who cares, you’re both great!

7.  Comfort and Chris will dance a Jive Routine.  Like him; not her so much.  He’s got energy and personality.

Nigel:  You were smoldering.  Chris – much better routine.

Mary:  Comfort – OH YEAH!  Chris – you’re great

Dan:  Chris – Wonderful job.  I think you will find chemistry together.

8.  Katee and Joshua will dance a Contemporary routine.  The premise is that you are a couple and he has just found out that he has to go off to war.  Song:  No Air by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown.

THIS is my favorite couple.  As you recall, Katee was the girl who said that if she didn’t make it thru this year, she would not try again.  Her roommate was Natalie – there was only one spot left and they gave it to Katee which I had doubts about.  NO MORE DOUBTS – I thought they were so good together.  Joshua has wonderful soft moves for a hip hop dancer.  I can’t say enough about this couple.

Nigel:  Really, really good.  Katee: you had a slow start but when you got your bearings you were off and running!

Mary:  I didn’t expect this.  Tremendous – Ya got me!

Dan:  Choreography, the unison, You Killed It!  Katee:  You held your own.  Joshua:  Man, you owned it!

9.  Jessica and Will (Debbie Allen’s student) will dance a Latin Routine (Tony Meredith) – Tango.  Very nice, smooth blend.

Nigel:  Helluva couple. I hated to see Debbie go but Will, I hope she’s gone for awhile because you are majestic.  Jessica:  you had a few warbles to sustain a position.

Mary:  Strong, passionate, on fire, masculine, – Will: you owned it!

(that seems to be the phrase tonight!)

Dan:  Connected with everyone.

10.  Courtney G. (Knicks’ dancer) and Gev will dance a disco routine.

to Boogie Wonderland by Earth, Wind and Fire.  I wasn’t really into this dance.  Thought they could have done better.  Especially with that song

Nigel:  No…didn’t feel it and I should have.

Mary:  Courtney: good job. Gev: not so much.  Tough lifts

Dan:  Enjoyed it.  But it wasn’t a good dance routine for you.

OK, so there you go.  First night out of the gates.  Who will be the bottom 3 couples?????

1.  Courtney and Gev

2.  Jaime and Rayden

3.  Chelsea H. and Mark (even though I like him)

Best couple for me was Katee and Joshua.

Tomorrow night Wade Robson will choreograph a routine for us to see.

Talk to you later.  Joanie