My Thoughts .... Top 10

Okay, so here we go! What a great night! Some awesome routines for sure!! I did miss seeing the rehearsal videos thought. I like seeing them w/ the choreographers and what they go through. I think it would have been good especially since we have new partners this time … but oh well. The individual packages about each dancer were nice … some very sweet! Here are my thoughts ….

Dancers: Noelle & Ryan
Dance: Hip Hop by Tabitha and Napoleon
Amanda’s Thoughts: Very sexy routine. I really liked this. I’m not a Ryan fan (and never had been, he looks like a very weird Hugh Jackman to me....). I love do Noelle – I think she’s an amazing dancer and she showed how great she is tonight – technically and sexually (ha!)! Another great routine from NappyTabs!!

Dancers: Ashleigh & Legacy
Dance: Contemporary by Gary Stewart
Amanda’s Thoughts: Wow … what a routine. It was like watching a musical version of “The Matrix”. Not my favorite routine to date but I really enjoyed it and liked their chemistry. However that AMAZING headstand Legacy did at the end … one of the most amazing things I have seen in SYTYCD history! Wow!!!

**Mollee’s solo to Rock the Beat by LM*AO – Loved the song and loved her routine. She’s such a beautiful dancer. I personally think she is kicking ass and taking names. Seriously … so very underestimated. Age ain’t nothin’ but a number – b!tch!! (ha!)

**Russell’s solo to Outros by Black Milk – LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Russell!!!! His personality, his smile, his dancing – seriously, the entire package right here!!!

Dancers: Kathryn & Nathan
Dance: Broadway
Amanda’s Thoughts: Two of my favorite dancers this season. Wish they got something a bit more exciting than Broadway but this was fun. I thought they both did a great job. Nathan is such an amazing dancer, as is Kathryn.

**Noelle’s solo to Every Time It Rains by Charlotte Martin – Love her. Beautiful dancer. So quite … yet captivating. Loved it!

Dancers: Ellenore & Jakob
Dance: Quick step by Tony and Meredith
Amanda’s Thoughts: LOVED these two! Not a quickstep fan but I think they did great!! Jakob’s lines were a bit better than Ellenore but that is kind of a given! Ellenore is so great … and beautiful!!

**Ryan’s solo to Rock You Like A Hurricane by Scorpians – Okay, sorry but where in the hell did he get that shirt … The Limited Too? Seriously. Yes, you have great shoulders … but wear some normal sexy man clothes. Ugh. Not a fan, sorry. His solo was better than in previous weeks but still - not my cup of tea. I think he’s sliding by b/c he’s such a good partner. I’m kind of ready for him to go home.

**Kathryn’s solo to Beautiful by Bethany Dillon – Adorable outfit, great routine. She is such a beautiful dancer. Just gorgeous!

Dancers: Mollee & Russell
Dance: Lyrical Jazz by Mandy Moore
Amanda’s Thoughts: OMG … what an awesome partnership. These two are amazing together! They bring out something so fantastic in the other!! Wow! Mandy Moore is a genius anyways but still … great partnership! These two are in it to win it!! LOVED this!!

**Nathan’s solo to Golden Train Justin Nozuka – Hmmm … I’m a BIG Nathan fan. I think he is amazing. But, he was so serious. I think Nigel has beat him down – seriously. I think he has destroyed his confidence. He ripped him (and Mollee for that matter) for being so young and acting young (hello-they are 18!) so he is scared to show any emotion – a laugh, a smile … as it will be taken the wrong way. I mean, Nigel said he wanted to send him home last week. This poor boy (who is amazing by the way) is so scared I don’t think he knows what to do and I feel terrible for him b/c he truly is an amazing dancer. Ugh. Sorry – soap box ….

Dancers: Noelle & Ryan
Dance: Smooth waltz
Amanda’s Thoughts: This was B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.!!! Amazing. Awesome. Enough said!

**Ellenore’s solo to Beatbox Harmonica – Oh, how I love her! Amazing. Quirky and technically awesome! She is such a great dancer! Love her … love, love, love her!!

Dancers:Ashleigh & Legacy
Dance: Hip Hop by Dave Scott
Amanda’s Thoughts: (N) I didn’t feel it. The musicality wasn’t there. It just didn’t sit in the groove. (M) It didn’t really work for me, either. (A) It wasn’t challenging enough. It could have been taken up a notch.

Dancers: Kathryn & Nathan
Dance: Rumba by Tony and Melanie
Amanda’s Thoughts: Nathan’s face was a bit serious but I loved this routine. I think Nathan did an amazing job dancing. He looked like he was meant to do this kind of dancing. His lines and his posture … wow! And Kathryn, of course, was stunning. I really liked this one.

**Legacy’s solo to No Air – Wow … wow, wow, wow! He ceases to amaze me – seriously. Nobody thought he would get this far or be this good. I will be the first to admit I didn’t. In fact, I thought his solos during the auditions were nothing special. He is getting better and better every week (P.S. His brother looks like a porn star … lol!).

Dancers: Ellenore & Jakob
Dance: Contemporary by Sonya
Amanda’s Thoughts: Sonya is a choreography GOD!!! Omg – wow! How awesome was that? And the ending .. are you kidding me. Oh … this was awesome. Pure awesomeness!!!!

**Ashleigh’s solo to Batucada Por Favor – Very sexy. Nice hip shaking. What a dress. The lipstick was a bit much but she is growing on me for sure!! I like her much more than her hubby though!

Dancers: Mollee & Russell
Dance: Jive by Anya and Pasha
Amanda’s Thoughts: Yeah for Anya and Pasha and yeah for the jive!! What an awesome ending to the show. Seriously, these two are amazing together. I was worried Mollee might leave us this week but I’m not sure anymore?! Wow!!!

**Jakob’s solo to Always Midnight – His lines are sick!! Wow. He reminds me of Travis Wall. Such a beautiful dancer!

Okay, wow!! What a night. I have NO idea who could go home tomorrow. I hate it when it gets to the Top 10!!! Argh. Honestly, if I had to send someone home my first pick would by Ryan. I’m just not a fan of his and I don’t think he offers as much as the other boys. I think Nathan could be in trouble as much as I don’t want him to be. I think his routines might have hurt him tonight … sigh.

As for the girls – oh my – I have no idea. I love Noelle but I think she sometimes falls behind the shadows because she is so quite. She is an amazing dancer and by no means do I think she should go home but some of the girls just outshine her personality. Last week I would have said Mollee might have went home but she danced her ass off tonight…and her and Russell had some amazing routines and chemistry.

So, clearly – I have no idea who is going home?

Who did you vote for?????

Interview with Nigel Lythgoe of 'So You Think You Can Dance'

This morning So You Think You Can Dance executive Nigel Lythgoe took a moment to sit and chat with reporters about season 6 and the upcoming Carrie Underwood All-Star Holiday Special. We'll share his thoughts on Carrie Underwood later, but wanted to share what the head judge had to say about So You Think You Can Dance and tonight's Top 10 performance show.

Nigel says we all have a real treat coming our way tonight in the form of a Jakob Karr performance choreographed by Sonya Tayeh, as well as confirmation that Jakob's new partner is Ellenore Scott. Nigel also chatted amiably about the Di Lello's (in spite of forgetting Ashleigh's name), missing Billy Bell, and the impressive growth of some of season 6's dancers.

Link to interview:
http://www.buddytv.com/articles/so-you-think-you-can-dance/interview-with-nigel-lythgoe-o-32986.aspx

STYDC - Top 10 Soilers!!

Here are your (incomplete) Top 10 spoilers. Will update as information comes in.

General spoilers:
- 2 dances per couple.
- Tyce Diorio not choreographing this week.
- Tony & Melanie, NappyTabs choreographing.
- All ten dancers will dance a solo.

Couples:
Jakob & Ellenore – Contemporary, Quickstep
Nathan & Kathryn – Broadway, Rumba
Russell & Mollee – Jazz (Mandy Moore), Jive
Legacy & Ashleigh – Contemporary, Hip Hop
Ryan & Noelle – Waltz, Hip Hop (NappyTabs)

Source:

http://www.sytycdism.com/2009/11/28/sytycd6-top-10-spoilers/

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6: Conference Call with Victor Smalley

On the live elimination episode of So You Think You Can Dance last week, it was tough to tell which of the guys would be eliminated, just shy of making the Top 10. Karen and Kevin, Mollee and Nathan, and Ryan and Ellenore received the lowest number of votes and were asked to dance for their lives. After Karen’s elimination, judge Nigel Lythgoe handed down the decision for the guys. He complimented Victor, and it seemed he was safe, but he turned back around and quickly sent him packing with his partner. Today, Victor spoke to reporters in a press conference call about his experiences on the show.

Link to Article:
http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/2662-so-you-think-you-can-dance-season-6-conference-call-with-victor-smalley

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6: Conference Call with Karen Hauer

Last week, on So You Think You Can Dance, it was an all out battle to make it to Top 10 and a spot on the national tour. Each couple performed two routines and Karen Hauer and Victor Smalley drew tango and hip hop. It’s a known fact that a ballroom dance, such as the tango, doesn’t exactly get viewers to pick up the phones but they should have fared better, considering they were given hip hop. However, both routines failed to impress the judges and America. They landed in the bottom three couples and, after dancing for their lives, were both eliminated from the competition. Today, after a nice holiday break, Karen took the time to talk to reporters in a press conference call about her experiences on the show.

Link to Article:
http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/2663-so-you-think-you-can-dance-season-6-conference-call-with-karen-hauer

tWitch’s Take: Sonya Nabs ‘Beast Award of the Week’

What up world! It’s your boy tWitch coming back once again to share my thoughts on the latest SYTYCD performance show. I want to thank everyone that has been reading my blogs and supporting me, it means a lot! It is great to see people agreeing with me, as well as disagreeing and letting me know what they think. That is what all of this is all about … sharing our thoughts and hopefully being heard. This last episode is the last time couples will perform together before having to switch each week, so let’s see what I thought:

Sonya Tayeh created a wonderful routine with Legacy and Kathryn. The piece was about a man who shivers every time his girl is around, and it left me in shivers as well. From top to bottom, it was captivating. A dope hybrid of Sonya’s quirks and b boy movement, with a nasty track in the back had me throwing stuff around my hotel room. The way Legacy came in was amazing and Kathryn was dripping hot! This dance alone is making me miss them as a couple already. Good work Sonya! You have the BEAST AWARD OF THE WEEK! Get your growl on!

We were then blessed with a very beautiful dance choreographed by Tyce for Russell and Noelle using paints. Beautiful song, beautiful lines, and beautiful commitment in partnership. Smart choices by Tyce to use Russell’s strength with lifts that just floated around the stage, holding poses that required rock solid support … and trust. These two are amazing, and Russell has evolved his game week in and week out.

So once again, my frames go off to Sonya who flexed sooooo choreographically hard this week. Her lyrical jazz routine with Ashleigh and Jakob blew me away this evening. Not only was the movement beautiful, but you can still see the trademark Sonya “swag” (yes, swag can be in jazz too) on it. It was danced beautifully! Whomever these two will be paired with next week, will be very lucky to have such strong individuals that also work so well as a partner. Oh but real quick, I got to agree with Adam Shankman when he told Jakob to never where the pants again. Purple, not a good look playa. ha!

Big ups to Mollee and Nathan for the first can-can in SYTYCD history. Besides Nathan’s costume (Pink pants… not a good look playa), I thought the routine was fun and entertaining! Mollee’s turn into a explosive aerial move (in heels might I add) was as equally impressive as Nathan’s turns, showing his incredible balance. Regardless of whether I am familiar with a dancer or not, that was impressive. The kicks and energy was high and it made me think I could can-can, but I must-must stretch these hamstrings first or I won’t-won’t be able to dance again. Not a good look playa.

As an individual, no one shined more than Ellenore in Spencer’s Razzle Dazzle. That dance was made for her to murder it … and she did. She has technical ability, charisma, unique characters, and I believe so much more we have yet to see. She doesn’t cease to amaze week after week.
In retrospect, this week is going to be hard for America to decide who is in the bottom three because each couple delivered! We were reminded of why you did or didn’t fall in love with them as a couple and individuals. With that being said, it is the individuality meshing without the egos that makes these partnerships monumental and memorable to us. So dancers, as hard as it will be to leave your partners, hold on to the love and knowledge you’ve gained and will gain from each piece that you do. Bring all the positives from those past duets into the new one to create an even bigger, more cooperative unit, while never forgetting to add the main ingredient: YOU! That’s who we fall in love with more and more every week.

That’s all for now citizens. Captain tWitch out!

Source:
http://tvwatch.people.com/2009/11/25/twitch%e2%80%99s-take-sonya-nabs-beast-award-of-the-week/#more-20648

Top 12 Dancers - My Thoughts

Dancers: Ellenore & Ryan
Dance: Lindy Hop by Carla Heiny to I’ve Got To Be A Rug Cutter by Boilermaker Jazz Band
Amanda’s Thoughts: Fun routine. They did really well with the choreography – perfect fit for Ellenore’s personality.

Dancers: Kathryn & Legacy
Dance: Jazz by Sonya Tayeh to So Deep by Hot Chip
Amanda’s Thoughts: OMG!!! LOVE this choreography by Sonya! One of my favorite routines of the show – period! Awesome. Fantastic. Amazing.

Dancers: Karen & Victor
Dance: Tango by Tony Meredith and Melanie to Montserrat by Orquesta del Plata
Amanda’s Thoughts: Not a Karen fan but this was good. I thought they both did a great job. Great chemistry too.

Dancers: Mollee & Nathan
Dance: Hip Hop by Jamal Sims to Ring A Ling by The Black Eyed Peas
Amanda’s Thoughts: I liked this routine. I miss Shane Sparks and Dave Scott but this was pretty good! I think Nathan does better at hip-hop than Mollee – he seems to hit harder. Not the best of the night but I really liked it – the concept, the song and the choreography.

Dancers: Noelle & Russell
Dance: Samba by Tony and Melanie to Hips Don’t Lie by Shakira
Amanda’s Thoughts: I just love Russell! Noelle is great too – this was def. not her cup of tea. I was a bit nervous throughout the routine – afraid she was going to fall or something – but she did pretty well considering she’s probably never moved her hips like that! Did I mention how much I love Russell?

Dancers: Ashleigh & Jakob
Dance: Lyrical Jazz by Sonya to Time Flies by Lykke Li
Amanda’s Thoughts: Oh … so awesome! Love me some more Sonya and wow … who would have thought this couple would be the power couple? They just keep getting better and better. And he lifts her like she is as light as a feather. So awesome. LOVED it!

Dancers: Ellenore & Ryan
Dance: Broadway by Spencer Liff to Razzle Dazzle from Chicago
Amanda’s Thoughts: This was a much better routine than he did last time. Reminded me of the piece from Season 3 that Ashlee did (see pic below), although I can’t recall with who though….ugh! In any event, I really enjoyed it. Love Ellenore.

Dancers: Kathryn & Legacy
Dance: Viennese Waltz by Jean-Marc Genereaux to Your Guardian Angel by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (BTW … THIS IS THE SONG I WALKED DOWN THE AISLE TO AT MY WEDDING!!)
Amanda’s Thoughts: Just loved this … yes, it was a bit “mess” since Legacy is a b-boy but still – he did a great job. And Kathryn, well she is just amazing! I thought the piece was so fitting and I really liked it.

Dancers: Karen & Victor
Dance:Hip Hop by Laurieanne Gibson to Moving Mountains by Usher
Amanda’s Thoughts: Yikes! She actually did pretty well. I thought her performance was believable. Victor – no so much. He was way off and didn’t hit near as hard. This will put them in the bottom for sure.

Dancers: Mollee & Nathan
Dance: Can-Can by Tyce Diorio to Cancan Suite
Amanda’s Thoughts: Wow! What a fun routine. Couldn’t have picked a better couple for this though, huh? I thought they did pretty well considering the difficulty of the routine. And for Mollee – and her ankle? To jump and do flips like that – more power to her! I know a lot of people don’t care for her but I love her energy – and Nathan’s too. Nathan is still technically better than Mollee though. She will def. go before he does.

Dancers: Noelle & Russell
Dance:Contemporary by Tyce to A Case Of You by Diana Krall
Amanda’s Thoughts: Wow … they def. made up for their first routine with this. Loved it. Love them both. Russell is just amazing. It’s always the hip-hoppers that soak everything up! Great routine.

Dancers: Ashleigh & Jakob
Dance: Cha-cha by Jean-Marc and France to Cha Cha Heels
Amanda’s Thoughts: Holy Smokes – hotness!! Loved this. Wish they would have had her “shake it” a little more but still. The couple of the night for sure. Will be so very sad next week when they are split up.

Okay, well – that’s it. Sorry, not so in depth this week. Takes too much effort. In any event, I thought this weeks show was amazing and the best by far! Bottom three is going to be tough Wednesday as will picking who goes home. If I had to guess, I would say – Karen and Victor for sure. As for the others – I really have no idea. I guess it’s possible Russell and Noelle could be in the bottom as their first routine wasn’t the best. As for the third couple in the bottom … ugh … I don’t know. Maybe Nathan and Mollee – just because they are consistently in the bottom as I think America is “torn” between them? I don’t know though?

My personal pick to go home – both Karen and Victor. I simply can’t stand Karen’s attitude and think the other girls are much more talented. As for Victor, he is an amazing dancer – he’s just being “outshined” by the other guys.

Thoughts anyone?