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

SYTYCD – Top 7 Couples Perform 07-01-09

Hi Everybody – Well, all I can say is…here in New England..we’re thinking of building an ARK. I’ve never seen so much rain in my life, and trust me, I’ve been around a long time!

OK, Cat looked really cute last night in a hot pink, short, ruffled dress with a black encrustered belt, high heels (natch), hair down but…I noticed she didn’t have her ‘big ring’ on tonight! Maybe we’ll see it tomorrow night.

Tonight our “Jidges’ will be Nigel-Mary and MIA MICHAELS..oh joy!

Cat asked Mia if, after a few weeks watching the couples, if she had changed her mind on a ‘certain’ dancer! She said she had and Nigel said, “Will you name names?” She said, “no” and he said, “Would it be Brandon?” and she just laughed.

And…guess who is first up to dance tonight? Of course…it’s Jeanette and BRANDON who will do a Cha Cha choreographed by Jean Marc and France. He said this will be a ‘hot’ dance, sassy and fast.

It is Hush Hush by the Pussycat Dolls. – I love this couple and boy do they start the show off with a bang. They are excellent. What moves, steps, sassiness…etc.

Nigel: Possibly the BEST cha cha we have seen on this show EVAH!
You both were great. Considering neither one has had training in the Cha Cha.

Mary: I can hear a train coming down the tracks…it’s coming closer…it’s the Hot Tamale Train..
Jeanette, watching your feet and ankles were very exciting. Brandon, once again you have shown us how great you are! Brilliant.

Mia: Brandon – there are times when I have scared the …. out of you but it’s because I know how much potential you have. You have come a long way since the auditions and all I can say is Good Job! You are amazing. Jeanette – You were On Fire!

2. Kupono and Kayla will dance a Sonja contemporary #. She says it’s dark and vampire like…I dunno. Music is Eyes on Fire by Blue Freedtone(?)
Fans will love this cause they’re into True Blood and Twilight. Me, not so much. Steps were very intricate and they were very good. I just didn’t care for it.

Nigel: (said the same thing I said…more or less) He enjoyed it. Kupono has become a new man since he’s paired with Kayla.

Mary: You 2 are alive and kicking. Sonja played to your strengths.

Mia: Sonja, you are very weird but I like that. You two look like superstars up there. Costumes, makeup, it was all brilliant. Kayla – you commit to the dance. Kupono – the last time we saw you, we drove you crazy with your hair, etc. You keep gettng better and better. (I don’t know if it’s the Hawaiian in you; Mark had it last year)

3. Now we have Randi and Evan (one of my fave couples) who will be dancing a Broadway ## choreographed by Joy Darling(?) – It’s one of the songs from Sweet Charity – they are terrific but they didn’t blow me away tonight as much as they have in the past. I hope this doesn’t put them in the bottom 3 cause they are so good.

Nigel: This is a tribute to Bob Fosse/Gwen Verdon/Liza – Excellent job. Those wrists were very flexible. Randi – you got it. Evan – need a little more from you tonight but you are still in the Top 10!

Mary: Ohhh, when you see dancing this great (from all the couples) it’s wonderful. And what blows me away is that you only have 5 1/2 hours to learn these dances and some of them are so alien to you….great job guys.

Mia: What was missing for me was the ‘height’ part. (Joy is 6′ tall). Anyway…Randi, your dancing was a little heavy for me tonight. Evan, I want more from you.

4. Here comes Jason and Caitlin who will dance a Pop Jazz routine choreographed by Brian Freedman. It’s about an alien coming to earth to impregnate the only human left. – OK, let me say this right now…I thought Mia and Sonja were strange..they have NOTHING on this guy!
Music??? This was wicked strange. Her outfit was all black leather and aluminum foil! Steps were weird although Caitlin has the longest legs since Stacey Keebler! She’s very talented. Not so much with Jason.

Nigel: I loved the idea of a dance like this but it is just weird. You two committed 100%. Caitlin, you look like a dancing condom (to which Cat says, “Safety first!).

Mary: I don’t think it sits right with me. I love the two of you though.

Mia: Welll, I’m not sure of this. Risk taking? yes; Tin Foil on Caitlin’s costume – I dunno.
I did like it though.

5. Jeanine and Phillip will dance a Hip Hop routine (lucky for him!) choreographed by Nap and Tab. This dance tells the story of when you come on the show and you are paired with someone and you are ‘locked’ into that person. Sooo, they thought it would be a cool idea to use a chain and lock the two of them in on their ankles making it extremely difficult to dance! – Music: Love Lockdown by Kanye West – It was a very good idea and the two of them were excellent. Neither one tripped and both were popping their chests off!

Nigel: You two should be chained together for life. I loved it.

Mary: Absolutely incredibly creative. YES

Mia: I’m a big fan of Nap and Tab. For me, I got caught up in the chains and I thought it was unpredictable and sloppy.

By the way, Kayla said they practiced at home and chained themselves up for the night! (OK)

6. Melissa and Ade will do a classical padada(?) choreographed by Thore(?) – It’s taken from the ballet Romeo and Juliet. – Now this is great for Melissa because she can wear her ballet shoes and boy is she terrific. Ade ain’t bad either…loved it.

Nigel: Where can you tune in and see a hip hop number followed by ballet??? This is the first time we’ve tried it on the show and I’m so glad we did. You two were wonderful. Melissa – WOW those steps were gorgeous.
Ade – very strong moves

Mary: I just loved it. The two of you had chemistry and were flawless. Melissa – loved the ballet style; Ada – your strength certainly showed tonight

Mia: I’m so impressed by the two of you in this dance. This is what makes a true dancer. Great Couple – and I’m thrilled that we have a black Romeo and a white Juliet. Brilliant.

We now take a break while Nigel tells us about the “Dizzy Feet” Foundation which has been formed by many celebrities to have disadvantaged children get scholarships to arts schools. It’s very important that we keep the Arts going.

Nigel also tells us that he has been in talks with his ‘good friend’ Katie Holmes and that on July 23, which is the 100th episode, she will dance to a Tyce D’Orio routine which will pay tribute to Judy Garland.

Now, back to the dancers.

The last couple to perform tonight will be:

Karla and Vitolio who will dance a Quick Step choreographed by Jean Marc/Franc. Story takes place in a museum where a statue comes to life. (Karla said she loved the way Jean Marc explained every step). This is gonna be really tough cause one of the hardest dances is the Quick Step.

Well boy didn’t they pull it off. The whole number was flawless. Loved the way Karla changed her dress to make it a ballroom # and they sailed across the dance floor.

Music was Puttin On The Ritz (which reminds me of Young Frankenstein…I know, I’m a strange person!)

Nigel: Choreography was excellent. Loved the quick change in dress. It was very entertaining.

Mary: Gotta be the toughest dance to do. It looked so easy for the two of you. Very well done.

Mia: Jean Marc, you are a genius. Vitolio and Karla – this man made you two tonight.
Vitolio – at times I thought you looked like a wild horse.
Karla – you are gorgeous but need to relax more. Great job though.

Soooo there you have it. I think all 7 couples were great tonight and it will be very hard to pick your bottom 3.

Let’s see if I can:

Kayla and Kupono
Jason and Caitlin
and…I can’t believe I’m doing this….
Randi and Evan

I honestly don’t see anyone going home but I know that two have to.

We’ll see what happens on Thursday night.

I won’t be able to post my blog until next Tuesday so everyone will know what has happened by then.

Have a great 4th of July everyone.

Let’s hope for some SUN

Joanie