So You Think You Can Dance – Los Angeles and Seattle Auditions

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The Best of the LA Auditions – Hairspray’s Adam Shankman is guest judge!   Joshua’s in the house!

More Live Blog and Videos after the JUMP…

Bianca Revels – Age 20 – Detroit MI – She’s a fabulous tap dancer who nearly made it to the Top 20 Season 4.   The judges, full of praise, send her strait to Las Vegas. Mary calls her the best female tap dancer they’ve ever had on the show. – VIDEO

Calico Sequeira – Age 30 – Irvine CA – She’s a middling Lindy Hop dancer, but that’s not why I’m posting this clip. In the end, after they reject her, she invites Adam Shankman on stage to dance with her.   After, Joshua and some other SYTYCD alums take the judges seats to critique him. Very cute. – VIDEO

Asuka Kondoh – Age 25 – Irvine CA   and Ricky Sun – Age 28 – Irvine CA – They dance International Latin Ballroom and it’s the second time around for these kids. Asuka is another one who nearly made it to the Top 20 Season 4.   The judges love her in particular, but they both advance straight to Vegas. – VIDEO

Nathan Trasoras - Age 17 – Downey CA – Nathan is a tremendous, gifted dance.   One problem.   At 17, he’s too young for the competition.   But, with the next season of SYTYCD starting up in the fall, and his 18th birthday happening in between, it’s all good.   Nigel gave him a ticket to Vegas to be used Season 6. – VIDEO

24 dancers advance to Vegas at the end of Day One

Sammy Ramirez – Age 19 – Hollister CA – Former wrestler, but now popper and locker, boasts an infectious smile and impressive moves.   The judges send him on to choreography, where he shows ability to take direction. Yay! He’s on to Vegas. – VIDEO

Amanda Kerby – Age 20 – Riverside CA – Very pretty blond, decent dancer–her dad was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when she was in second grade.   She’s sent straight to Vegas. – VIDEO

Phillip Chbeeb and Arielle Coker – Age 19 – Corpus Christi TX – Arielle’s partner Phillip, who was supposed to be in Vegas last season but couldn’t after he came down from pneumonia. For that, he got a ticket to Vegas before he danced a step.   The two of them choreographed a really clever routine.   Philip is going to be one to watch for sure.   She’s got the backstory–her family was in a terrible car accident–her mom spent months in the hospital.   After their performance she got her own ticket to Vegas. – VIDEO

Nineteen dancers from Day 2 make it to Vegas.

The Best of the Seattle Auditions – Contemporary dancer, Mia Michaels is guest judge

The last hour of the show was devoted to really bad dancing–there doesn’t seem to be much talent in Seattle.

Kelsea Taylor - Age 18 – Millcreek WA -Â   The judges advance the quirky Kelsea on to choreograpy and then on to Vegas. – VIDEO

Only 4 contestants from Day One advance to Vegas.

Kuponohi’ipoi Aweau – Age 23 – Kailua, HI – He’s got an unpronouncable name, and the judges aren’t completely sold on his dancing–Mary thinks it’s too feminine in spots–but they advance him to choreography, where he manages to earn a ticket to Vegas. – VIDEO

Leonid Knyshov – Age 29 – Kiev, Ukraine – After Leonid’s rountine, which consists of a bunch of sh*tty rave moves, Nigel has the bright idea to set him up in a dance-off with that nut-bar “Sex” who shows up with his mother every year to audition.   The drawn-out set up, plus the dance-off eat up the last 20 minutes of the show.   The talent in Seattle must have really sucked.   Nigel sends “Sex” off to choreography to teach him a lesson–of course it’s lost on him–after he bombs he and his mom are all “see ya next year!”   If you really want to teach him a lesson, Nigel, stop putting him on TV. -Part 1 – Part 2

Nine Seattlers from Day 2 advance to Vegas–169 altogether.

Next week, the dancers compete in Vegas where the Top 10 male and Top 10 female dancers will be revealed.

 
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  • http://myspace.com/pm68 Pam

    What is Sex going to do that he hasn’t done already. Do I want to see it? lol

  • Dr. Tracey

    Good to see Adam back again this season.
    Are there more tappers trying out this time round? Seems to me like there are or maybe they just didn’t show them before. I have a feeling we will see one in the top 20 this season, just a guess.

  • butte009

    Could it possibly be that he’s been acting bad for 4 years and he really can dance? :jittery_tb:

  • Victoria

    Nigel tweeted a few days ago: “I promise all you SYTYCD fans that this is the final time Sex will appear on the show. You’ll see why!!!?”

    Bring on the drama!

  • butte009

    LA is living up to being full of wackos.

    Bianca à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Awesome female tapper. Hopefully she makes Top 20 this year. Otherwise…. :flush_tb:

  • http://myspace.com/pm68 Pam

    Nigel tweeted a few days ago: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I promise all you SYTYCD fans that this is the final time Sex will appear on the show. Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll see why!!!?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    Oh wow! I wonder, should I be skeered? Heh

    Glad to see Joshua and Katee (sp?) in the house! Loved the judging of Adam’s dancing. Hee I have to admit it was quite entertaining. :D

  • butte009

    I loved this ballroom couple last year too. She was sick as a dog at last year’s audition. Put them through!

    ETA: Holy Shit! this kid (I missed his name – 17 yr old) is awesome.

  • Jx223

    Are there more tappers trying out this time round? Seems to me like there are or maybe they just didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t show them before. I have a feeling we will see one in the top 20 this season, just a guess.

    They are definitely showing more tappers this time around. I think and hope that means that we will see at least one in the top 20. In the past the show really hasn’t had that many tappers, and none that have really gotten a chance to showcase their talent that much.

    I remember in Season 1, there was Sandra but she got eliminated the first week of the finals and didn’t really get to showcase her talent that much. Other than that I can’t really remember any tap dancers that have been really showcased in the finals, and certainly not any that have made it very far in the competition.

  • Jx223

    I think that the ballroom dancers were good.

    I think that the 17 year old dancer was great. I am glad that Nigel is going to give him a ticket for next season.

  • http://myspace.com/pm68 Pam

    The 17-year-old was a fantastic dancer! At least we will get to see him again next year. :)

  • Victoria

    I love the 17-year-old! So glad he’s coming back next season!

    Question: What’s the age limit on SYTYCD?

  • Jx223

    I thought that the popper and locker was great.

  • butte009

    I thought that the popper and locker was great.

    I agree. I hope he can do enough to get to Vegas. He’s a great performer.

    Question: Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the age limit on SYTYCD?

    I think you have to be 18 by the time the show airs.

  • Dr. Tracey

    Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the age limit on SYTYCD?

    18 -30 I think.

  • Jx223

    Question: Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the age limit on SYTYCD?

    I think that it’s 28 or 29. I definitely don’t think that anyone over 30 is allowed to make it through to the finals. I remember someone over 30 auditioning one season and they told him that he was too old to be on the show.

  • Victoria

    Thanks to everyone who answered the age limit question!

  • butte009

    Yeah Philip!! I love this guy!!!! She’s pretty good too.

  • Jx223

    I agree. I hope he can do enough to get to Vegas. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a great performer.

    I hope so too. And now that Philip Cheeb, who is IMO, another great popper and locker, is back, I think that it’s a good chance that at least one of those guys will make it to the top 20.

    And I thought that Philip did a really good job blending his style with the contemporary dancer. I think that he might be able to do decently with some of the contemporary dances on the show.

  • Dr. Tracey

    I loved Philip and Ariel, loved their dance and loved their chemistry.

  • butte009

    Haaa!!!! Sex is going to be in a Dance Battle!!!! :clap_tb:

  • Dr. Tracey

    LOL I can’t wait to see that!

  • lettie

    does anyone know the name of the song that 17 year old had playing for his auditions in L.A…?
    he was awesome!!

  • Victoria

    Dance Battle! WOOHOO! :laugh_tb:

  • butte009

    Cat: “Is Sex better with a partner?” :lol_tb:

  • http://www.myspace.com/swood1104 Sarah

    Hey SYTYCD peeps… there are some of us in chat right now watching the show, if you want to chat in real time. :)

  • butte009

    does anyone know the name of the song that 17 year old had playing for his auditions in L.Aà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦?

    Yesterday someone posted this site for the songs…. http://www.puresytycd.com/

  • Victoria

    Cat: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Is Sex better with a partner?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    I just got the joke here. :laugh_tb:

  • Dr. Tracey

    The guy dancing with Sex reminds me of Keith Urban.

    I for one would love to join you all in chat but I can’t watch and post, just gotta keep running to my ‘puter in the commercial breaks.

  • butte009

    I can’t get the Chat to work. :down_tb: It says my username doesn’t exist.

    ETA: Boy… Sex didn’t look happy when Leo beat him.

  • Dr. Tracey

    I am so excited for next week. I love the last round of auditions.

  • http://myspace.com/pm68 Pam

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Is Sex better with a partner?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    Yes, this was the joke of the night. :lol_tb:

    That guy that danced with Sex did kinda look like Keith Urban.

  • Grammie Kari

    There are so many terrific dancers this season. I think they are looking for Asian contestamnts and there have been some awesome ones. That first couple were terrific. She has an unusual first name.

    I’ll have to check them out at the website. Next week we find out the TOP 20!!

  • Grammie Kari

    I believe the name of the couple was Asuka & Ricky. Her looks were exotic and flirty. I believe she was Japanese.

    I was also happy to see Philip return. Why are these auditions so much more enjoyable than American Idol? (Minue Sex.)

  • Cinemaniac86

    MJ, Phillip’s last name is Chbeeb =). Just in case some people think it’s her brother or something. There was much emo last year when Chbeeb didn’t make it, at least amongst my friends, haha.

    Also, can’t wait for the Seattle auditions, to see what that Hawaiian dude’s name was, hahaha. I know his nickname is “Pono”, but damned if I could remember the spelling of THAT birth name.

  • cooksgenes

    OMG Sammy Ramirez (the red-hair former wrester from Hollister), not sure if he is from my school but i have seen him everytime my school has a demo performance for hiphop classes.
    Everybody please check out his choreography of “Super Mario” at this link:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoNOiy_YrI4

  • sunchick

    Shankers danced! :jittery_tb:

    So, do you guys think they are adding a tap choreographer this year? I hope so. They’ve never put through this many tappers….dum dum dum… That female tapper pulled off a couple Over the Tops in a row without breaking a sweat, which is freakin HARD.

    Nathan was brilliant and I’m glad he’ll be back next season.

    Mia’s little retrospective intro was fun…saw Danny and Neil’s dueling princes, and TRAVIS :wub_tb:!!!! Kelsie Taylor was awesome. I really enjoyed Kupono (?) too, and it was nice to hear Nigel reference Mark. Quirky Hawaiian fusion dancers ftw.

    Sex with Leo…um, yeah. Leo was really, err, relishing that victory. :smile1_ee:

  • http://absinthedreamers.blogspot.com/ Starrlight

    Asuka and Philip are the stand outs for me. And of course Nathan who I think is just captivating to watch.

  • Akatot

    The first time I’ve seen this show and when I saw that 17-year-old, I sat up straight and thought I might start watching SYTYCD. I was a little disappointed, but then again I’m not too keen on adding another show to watch.

  • js

    I loved Ramirez’ smile and 17-year-old boy’s moves…

  • http://stores.ebay.com/BookWomanBlues-Book-Nook Bobbi

    Loved the show last night except for that last segment. Adam was terrific!

    For anyone that might be interested, Cat Deeley will be on Regis & Kelly this morning!

  • Glenda

    I am an old white lady that LOVES popping and locking. I cannot get enough of it. Sam–I am so for this kid–what a doll. Not enough breakers, tho this year. Where are they?!

    LOL–Sex!! He is a staple, now.

  • Michelle

    LMAO dance-off pants-off!!! Although yikes, was talent SO thin in Seattle auditions that there was time to do ten mins on Leo vs. Sex?

    Loved Asuka, the broken-doll girl in Seattle (the first one they put through) and the Hawaiian guy.

  • lifeisfun

    Phil and Arielle’s dance I thought was one of the best choreographed auditions ever! they’re really cute together!

  • Grammie Kari

    I think that the 17 year old dancer was great. I am glad that Nigel is going to give him a ticket for next season.

    These try-outs were probebaly in Feb. – March of this year, right? So now we’re heading for June. I wonder if this young man has turned 18 now? That would be a cool set up for the Fall episode.

    There has to be at least two tappers which would be great for change!

    :clap_tb: Hi Jx!