'So You Think You Can Dance' back again
It's barely been a month since the end of last season of So You Think You Can Dance. I love this show, but it really feels like we aren't getting any break from it this time. You know what they say about absence and the heart and ... well, you know the rest.
But see, I say that, and then even though I didn't plan to live-blog this audition episode, I can't help myself.
The first contestant in the L.A. auditions is a guy with a half-shaved, half-fauxhawked hairdo who says that he is a trend-setter. He runs around the stage with no music and then stops, yelling "Shatter!" over and over. The judges -- Nigel, Mary and Adam -- can't contain themselves and just crack up. It's a no.
Mollee Gray, who was a principal dancer in High School Musical 1, 2 and 3, hasn't gotten a lot of auditions since then, so her family packed up in Utah and moved to L.A. She's so excited. She's so through. In fact, Adam says to his fellow judges while Mollee is dancing, "She is so this show." She gets a standing ovation from the crowd. She gets a ticket to Vegas, of course.
After the break, we get a montage of goodness. I love those!
Season 5 contestants Ryan Kasprzak and Bianca Revels are back to try again. Bianca said in interviews right after being cut last season, but she has re-evaluated and changed her mind. There's no drama for Ryan because they revealed weeks ago on SYTYCD that he's going straight to Vegas. Adam to Ryan: "You are an artist. That's the best audition I've ever seen on this show." Mary and Nigel loved it, too. Nigel says he has grown "in himself" since last season and gives him his Vegas ticket. Then, Ryan and Bianca have a tap battle. Oh my gosh, I love them. They should have their own show! Bianca gets her ticket, too. Duh.
Next is a guy, Christopher Aguilar, who wants to produce a film? With Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' spirits? I don't get it. He does a cheesy, overwrought audition that the judges get into even though they thought it was tragically bad. He did a horrible backflip and almost landed on his face, and his technique was bad. Adam says it was awkward for him to have taken on the female roles, and he says that is the thesis of his film. Adam adds that he is an intriguing guy and should keep on studying.
Amber Williams, whose mom was paralyzed during surgery a few years ago, is the first auditioner of the second day. Nigel says she did some beautiful things, but she wasn't engaging with her face during her audition. Mary agrees that she was amazing, as does Adam. She gets that Vegas ticket, though. Her mom is so happy for her.
Then another montage of awesome.
Christina Santana is aiming to do some hip-hop flavored salsa. Nigel: "WOW!" He adds that it was thrilling to watch, and Mary calls her absolutely fabulous. Vegas!
Montage of nuh-uh.
Phillip Attmore is yet another tap dancer hoping to make it through. As it turns out, he was roommates with Ryan on a tour of Fosse, so they are buds. OK, who's up for a season of So You Think You Can Tap Dance? He's awesome, too. Hence: Vegas.
So ... are you guys ready for this to be back? I didn't think I was, but it turns out I am.
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Comments
Do you know the song that amber williams danced to????
Posted by: christa Conway | September 9, 2009 11:23 PM
I just have to say that everyone (including the show itself) is saying that there has "never" been a tap dancer in the top 20 is just simply not true. Sandra Colton in the very first season was a tapper, she was just voted off the first week.
Posted by: anonymous | September 10, 2009 1:26 AM
I'm always up for a season of So You Think You Can Tap Dance!
Posted by: Baltimanda | September 10, 2009 10:00 AM
I was up for this, but had to watch the reality show of our President's address on health care reform and the rude and juvenile behavior of the opposition instead.
Posted by: Dahlink | September 11, 2009 7:01 AM
I am SO ready! My husband isn't. His comment was, "I thought I had another year before I had to watch it." This show just makes me happy!
Posted by: Dsa | September 15, 2009 3:13 PM