So You Think You Can Dance – Top 20 – VIDEO

I’ll discuss SYTYCD while everybody else is flailing/gnashing in the Adam thread! It’s nice and quiet in here.

Phillip and Channing – enjoyable. Perfect for his skilz, she was fun to watch – beautiful body and lines. No chemistry. Everything the judges said ITA.

Why won’t Paula come to this show? It seems perfect for her on so many levels and Nigel is being so nice about wanting her. And Paula loves to be wanted. What’s the holdup for her?

Did it seem like the crowd wasn’t excited during the intros or was it just me? I could do without the tap sound enhancements myself.

TPTB need to figure out how to get better camera angles/editing. I feel disconnected.

The jive was just ok. No chemistry between them but LOVE Jason G’s choreo.

Not looking forward to Tyce Broadway……

ETA: Jakob’s extension was to die for… I didn’t feel the chemistry. Maybe it’s the camera work. Ooooo… Nigel wanted to see Jakob vs Billy. Sounds like Season 1 when he wanted Blake vs Nick. He didn’t get to see that either. :(

OK, Ashleigh and Jakob – the “let’s spell our names different” team.

Jakob is stealing the show from her. He is a delight to watch. She’s just – eh. Stretchy.

Did they announce the new guy (Brian Dumlao?) during the intros?

Neither of the couples so far has seemed to fit together very well. Individually, they’re all okay. I fear the tappers are cannon fodder and will be gone sooner rather than later.

I hate the camera work on this show – always have. They have no sense it seems of what the viewer wants to see.

Jakob is the new Billy Bell. Maybe my new fave.

I liked Arianna.

I loved Russell. Also a fave now.

I did not want to like Bianca, but that Travis choreo made her look good and I loved loved loved that dance. I love Travis and I loved that dance.

I love victor. Something about him is so sexy.

I think Kevin just smized

I agree with Adam… Bianca’s shoulders are way too high. Although she did better than I expected.

Love Travis. <3

So far the best chemistry of a couple (Bianca and Viktor).

I've already forgotten the hip hop routine…. :(

Russell was respectable.

i wish i could see live streaming video…

What happened with Noell?
I have it recording and just caught a glance of Russell and Melanie…
What the what?

OK, Kevin and Karen. Hot, hot start! He’s an entertaining dancer, but he’s got no hip action. He’s just her vehicle, babe. She’s hot.

Schnookie – she hurt her leg. She’s in a big ol’ cast, getting an MRI tomorrow.

Ellenore and Ryan – he loves himself. Yes.

Like her already. Sharp. The dance is a little angular and writhy – pure Sonia. And it’s not the best SYTYCD has ever seen. Come on. Ryan is purdy.

Problems with the site tonight? :( My comments for some routines aren’t show up.

Bianca – lower your shoulders girl. Better than I expected. Up until then Viktor and Bianca had the best chemistry. Yeah Travis!

Russell respectable for a first ballroom.

Hip Hop – already forgot the routine….

Kevin – no hip action, but Karen (?) was awesome as expected. Adam’s comment was THE BEST! :lol:

Sonya’s routine – FABULOUS! My favorite couple so far.

I think Kevin just smized

Lol. I am a reality show whore.

Yay Russell… Yay Bianca… both have surprised me in a good way so far…

I just love Melanie… she has always been a great performer… I love that she steps in and shows what bringing sexy back really means!

Aww, that was great for a day and a half of rehearsal. They have good chemistry.

Pauline and Brandon. Ooh chemistry. Dance is a little boring tho. But they were sweet to watch. Our diversity couple.

Yay Russell’ ¦ Yay Bianca’ ¦ both have surprised me in a good way so far’ ¦

Me too. Bianca has fabulous extension for a tapper. Also quite impressed with Ryan tonight. Travis’s choreography was Fabu! And, Ellenore’s pretty badass. Girl’s got skills.

Kevin has an amazing face. I would hire him as an underwear model. Seriously, he got the gift of great bone structure.

And, that Debbie Boone song just gave me a terrifying 3rd grade flashback.

Brandon is about to get kicked right back out the door. Poor baby.

I thought the waltz was respectable. IDK… I think Kevin is the bottom guy for me so far….

Kathryn and Legacy – he already looks like a little monkey to me and this doesn’t help. And she’s pretty good. Great ending!

Great ending!

ITA! :lol:

I adore Legacy’s enthusiasm for being there. He seems so grateful for the opportunity. And I still have irrational love for him. He has the gift good body control, which can cover a lot of flaws. But, he’s still got a street dancers posture. And, he’s obviously not hiding any previous training LOL. When he gets the Waltz, he’s f*cked. And I shall cry for him.

I can’t really explain it, but I also have an irrational hate on for Phillip. Is he a huge egotist? Just smarmy? Or is it the smug facial expressions that bug? I can’t pinpoint it – I just know me no likey – and I’d like him off my tv.

Mollee and the beautiful Nathan – win the cutest couple prize right now.

She’s a little sloppy, frenetic. He doesn’t have enough to do but lift. So cute.

I always like the disco routines, because they’re usually very fast and difficult. Gives you a little glimpse of what people are made of. I thought Nathan and Mollee did a really good job. He’s freaking adorable and he’s got skills. She’s annoying, but she’s darn talented, so I’m going to try and ignore that fact.

So far, I would cut the first pair. I loved Brandon. He may be my new fave. I mean, COME ON — walking in the door a day and a half ago and having to learn how to waltz?

I loved Peter, Ellenore, Russell, Karen, Kevin, Brandon, Pauline… That’s as far as I can remember.

Yeah, I’d cute the jive duo. Or the jive boy and Noelle, since she’s injured.

Making Brandon and Pauline dance for their lives? This totally sucks. And Russell? I guess that means Brandon is going home five seconds after he got here. That BLOWS. This may be my first and last episode this season.

Bye Brandon

MJ called Ariana as cannon fodder from the get-go.

Bottom 4 are Arianna, Brandon, Pauline and Russell. RUSSELL?? Bye bye Brandon. And I think bye bye Arianna.

WTF? Did Nigel just put Russell in the bottom 4? I figured Ariana & Pauline for fodder from the get go. But, Russell makes for great TV and I like him. So, now Nigel is annoying me. Is this his attempt for a dramatic tv moment? Is poor Brandon doomed? Either way, I’m annoyed. And, on the off chance that they send Russell home, I’ll be pissed.

WTF?

Or the jive boy and Noelle, since she’s injured.

Agree completely. How is Noelle not a consideration for the cut? Maybe she is, and they’re just going through the motions. And, Phillip should have been in the bottom 4 long before Russell (and not just because of my irrational hate LOL).

I love Russell. Yes I do.

Arianna is better than Pauline.

Arianna is better than Pauline.

I agree. I think it was a weird choice for Brandon to do a contemporary solo. His hip hop is really good.

I’m a little sad about Arianna. But they gotta go, bless their hearts. And poor Brandon – twice cut.

Dang, I’m getting invested. Dang.

Nigel, Damn right you better bend the rules for Brandon next season.

I love Ariana. She was so good. I’m sorry Noelle but I want Ariana to come back. Poor girl.

Arianna did not IMO deserve to be in the bottom. However felt it coming with their critiques of her tonight. Poor girl I am actually hoping that Noelle can’t return so that Arianna gets another shot. I also liked her paired with Peter.
Russell was a mad man in his solo. Kicked ass! I’m sure putting him in the bottom was pure producer manipulation but I can’t help but enjoy him despite it.
Jakob was always amazing to me. I agree with Adam that I wanted to kinda see him and Billy bell (and possibly Nathan) duke it out in the end. Oh well. Next season for Billy and this season for Jakob. Sad That by me voting for him once voting starts I will also be voting for his obnoxious partner.
Legacy and Katheryn had the best routine for me tonight.

I completely forgot to switch over to DWTS to see who got eliminated because of all this SYTYCD drama in the final minutes. Anyone know which 2 stars were eliminated?

Never mind – Wikipedia gets updated quickly :) Melissa and Louie if you didn’t know already.

Melissa Hart and Mark Ballas and Louis Vito and Chelsea Hightower

The whole thing with Brandon seems like a huge set-up. They had to have known before they even picked him to replace Billy that he was a gonner.

I think Pauline should have gone, not Arianna.

I really like Ellenore. Despise Ashliegh. Think Ryan is a jerk and have a feeling that the judges and choreographers are going to go all Kayla on him this year. Ugh. But honestly I think Kevin is really weak. As well as Russell. Legacy takes it for the hip hop. Loved Karen (Adam you make me rotfl). Need to see Jakob again–did really get the vibe from him, thought his partner brought him down. Oy I can’t remember everyone…um Nick and Mollee did reall well with that disco (pines away for Janette)

TRAVIS! Great choreo from him as always.

I think they should let Ariana come back instead of Noell… Noell didn’t dance in the show, she should not get a pass… Maybe she can come back next season like poor Brandon and hopefully, Billy Bell! And, yes, they should definately let Brandon come back… that was soooooooooo unfair…. and putting Russell in the bottom was insane! I thought he did very well with Melanie. Peter should have been in the bottom, not Russell! I’m sure Noell not dancing had something to do with that decision… yet another reason for her not to return!

I always like the disco routines, because they’re usually very fast and difficult. Gives you a little glimpse of what people are made of. I thought Nathan and Mollee did a really good job.

Disco is probably my favorite dance, so their routine was awesome. They are an adorable couple and will probably be in the TOP 10. Judging by the judge’s comments, you can pretty much tell who they feel will be in the TOP 10.

I am interested in how Legacy and Victor do in the coming weeks. Jakob will probably be there for the finals. I was not impressed with Ashleigh and hope to see Pauline do better next week. It looks like Noelle will be gone next week.

Russell was put in the bottom 4 for drama effects. They want to see how good his fan base is. This was a terrific show, better than DWTS.

I have to agree with Elspeth about Pauline… As much as I like Pauline, her solo was weak compared to Ariana’s. I think she got the nod to stay because of the many times she tried out and didn’t make the Top 20. As far as Russell, Legacy, and Kevin, I expect them all to grow during this competition and think all three have the ability to surprise us, but at the moment Russell leads in my book and Legacy is in the rear… way in the rear… neither he nor Ryan float my boat. But I did like Ryan and Ellenore’s piece… more because of Ellenore, but still. They could eliminate both Di Lello’s and I would not be sad.

(pines away for Janette)

I still secretly go back and watch Janette and Brandon’s disco, because that was awesome.

As much as I like Pauline, her solo was weak compared to Ariana’s.

Agreed, but I think Pauline’s solo was weak in general. Certainly not “dancing for your life” material. She won’t be hanging out long if she doesn’t up that game a little.

I think they should let Ariana come back instead of Noell’ ¦ Noell didn’t dance in the show, she should not get a pass’ ¦

I’m wondering if at this point, they know Noell can’t come back because of her injury. And maybe the whole girl’s elimination tonight was all about the drama.

I’m wondering if at this point, they know Noell can’t come back because of her injury. And maybe the whole girl’s elimination tonight was all about the drama.

I hope you are right SpenserJ. And BTW, I, too, am still pining for Janette! After all the hype, so far, this doesn’t hold a candle to last season. Remember week 1 of Season 6? It was off the charts! This was just meh! It certainly wasn’t as good as the Top 20 introduction show, but of course that was because everyone was performing in their own genre, but tonite was a bit of a let down for me. I hope it gets much better!

Why on earth did Russel have to “dance for his life”? His is my favorite of the whole bunch – has been since his first audition.

Why on earth did Russel have to ‘dance for his life’ ? His is my favorite of the whole bunch ‘“ has been since his first audition.

Yeah that confused me too. Maybe the judges wanted to throw a scare into him to dance better :S . Whatever. Russel danced better than most of the guys.

I agree… I think it sucked that Russell was in the bottom… He and Melanie were great… In my opinion it should have been Peter in the bottom instead of Russell!

I loved Jakob. He had unbelievable tours, turns jumps,and extension while Ashleigh struted around the stage and did a double. I still don’t get the hype. Victor,Ryan,Kathryn,Eleanor were great. Russell should not have been in the bottom. I was OK with the two girls in the bottom since I knew Ashleigh wasn’t going to be there. I thought Brandon didn’t have a chance, but thought the decision was fair. No way should Russell should have been there. Nathan and Mollee…arg.she was better than I thought, but Nathan is better than this paring.

ProDancer… You thought Ashleigh didn’t deserve to be in the bottom and the other girls did? Really?

I’ll give you Pauline, because her solo SUCKED BIG TIME but I certainly didn’t think Ariana deserved to be in the bottom, not for the Hip Hop routine (which she performed better than her partner Peter, who should have been in the bottom instead of Russell) or her solo.

No izzitime Ashleigh did belong in the bottom. But you knew the judges were not going to put here there. Let me make myself clear. I think she’s going to get a long pass.

Do you think they wanted to give Russell a chance to do an early solo and solidify his fanbase? Otherwise, I don’t much understand why he was in the bottom.

Jakob continues to amaze. If Victor and Bianca weren’t so good, and Russell hadn’t danced that fierce solo, I’d give tonight to Jakob, too. So, if his performance in the Wade piece was any indication, he should be able to sell a character driven piece as effortlessly as he masters technique, which means this season is gonna be way fun. WHY did they pair him with Ashleigh of all people, though? Blergh.

Nigel continues to annoy me with his lame reactions to the more quirky, out of the box pieces. Bleh bleh, I don’t know what to call that, impossible to critique, but what you did you did well, yada yada yada…. Shut up, Nigel, and stop insulting my intelligence. That Sonya piece was mind blowing, and I didn’t need a translation, kthx. One of her best, up there with The Garden.

Travis is, as always, brills. Victor and Bianca sold it very well. Best of the night, I think.

Loved the show tonight. There were so many highlights:

* Absolutely adored Travis’s choreography. Delicious!

* The pieces I loved the most were:
>Bianca and Victor – “Wasted Time”, by Travis Wall
>Ellenore and Ryan – ‘Arcadia”, by Sonya Tayeh
>Kathryn and Legacy – Hip Hop, by Dave Scott

All 3 of those pieces were jump up and down, applauding widely kind of great. So impressed to see both great choreography and great dancing right from the start. I really cannot express how amazing the Travis piece was to me. Absolute perfection! And the Dave Scott hip-hop telling of the stone age! Kathryn and Legacy completely inhabited that world. Loved it! I can easily see all three of those pieces skyrocketing to the ‘best of’ the season. If they can keep that caliber of dance on every show, we will, indeed be in for an incredible season.

I pretty much agreed with the judges for most of the night. Occasionally I thought they were being a tad too generous to some of the weaker dancers, mainly, I think, to keep the first competition show on an up note.

Besides the 3 pieces I highlighted in which I felt that all of dancers involved did an incredible job, I was also particularly impressed with Jakob’s lines and Karen’s hot sultry dancing (oh Adam!). I share Nigel’s sorrow at not having a chance to see Billy Bell and Jakob go head to head. Sigh. I was also shocked to see Russell in the bottom 4, but figured they wanted to help further build up his supporters cause the guy is crazy amazing. Did you notice now people couldn’t stop screaming after he finished his solo?

Whoa…Jakob! I couldn’t even see Ashleigh when he was dancing. He’s amazing! I hope I get to see a taping this season because I’d love to see him in person. Gravity-defying!

LOVED the choreography from Sonya and Travis tonight.

I loved Russel.

Am I the only one that HATES the new stage? All of the bright, bright lights behind the dancers combined with the high camera angle (at times) is really distracting. All sense of intimacy is gone.

I adore Russell. I hope he reacts competitively to what happened last night. I hope it makes him work even harder, because he’s got some fierce competition in Jakob. It sure is making *me* react competitively. The judges have galvanized me to vote next time, and I’ve never voted during any season previously, not even for Josh, my fav up to now. I love the dancers who show so much spirit and life and sweet energy that they light up my tv screen.

Travis! Omg. The baby choreographer rocks so hard.

erennick
October 28, 2009 at 8:50 am

Am I the only one that HATES the new stage? All of the bright, bright lights behind the dancers combined with the high camera angle (at times) is really distracting. All sense of intimacy is gone.

As someone who has been in the audience and hopes to be there again, I don’t like it. Before, the audience could wrap around the stage and go up on the catwalk, so there were maybe six or seven rows max. Now everyone’s forced in front of the stage, and I saw about twenty rows of people. The floor is flat and you’re standing for three hours, clapping over your head. The people in back won’t see much unless they’ve really raised that stage higher.

As far as performance goes, I haven’t noticed yet.

I loved Victor and Bianca. Bianca may not have the mad skills as some of the others but she has personality to spare. Just loved it. Victor just shined tonight.

Ryan surprised me. Not bad.

I really like Nathan’s dancing..not his shining moment for sure. My back ached for him on some of those lifts.

Jakob is a constant stream of perfect poses isn’t he. He seems almost double jointed when he stretches his legs out. Beautiful to see.

I want Billy back. Loved his fluid movements and passion.

My 2 favorite couples from last night are Kevin/Karen and Legacy/Katherine, the rest were just ok except I did love Russell, Jakob, Ryan and Elenore too.

Initially I didn’t like Katherine at all but that was based on her screechy crying edit, I loved her dancing and her chemistry with Legacy so i’m reversing my opinion and Dave Scott is SO much better than the over-rated NappyTabs, I want more from him.

Mean of me I know but I hope Noelle does not come back next week and Arianna does. How can she not know what a foxtrot is? Seriously? She a dancer! Ugh, she annoys me as much as Mollee. I was sad to see her paired with Nathan and in the last spot. I’m guessing she’s there for the younger Taylor Swift/HSM/Disney voting crowd.

I love Travis and his choreography is amazing but I did not love Victor and Bianca. I don’t know what it is about her, maybe it’s that she just doesn’t seem very feminine and graceful to me, I don’t know but the whole thing seemed odd.

I don’t understand Russell being in the bottom 4, that was weird, i’d have put Peter or Philip there before him and I felt bad for Brandon it was obvious he wasn’t staying so I hope they change the rules and let him back on. This means that Pauline will now dance with Peter right? And if Noele doesn’t come back will Arianna dance with Russell?
I am so happy Adam is on the panel permanently, I like him and it’s nice to see new choreographers, at least I think they were new?

Am I the only one that HATES the new stage?

No, I don’t like it either.

It’s sad that Brandon just came and went. I appreciate Nigel attempting to make an exception to the rules that would allow him to compete again. However, what about Billy Bell? He made it to the top 20 and actually performed with the top 20 before falling ill. He never competed. Will he be allowed to join the show again?

Regarding the set – I hate it, too. There is too much set/lighting behind the dancers and I much preferred the “theater in the round” set.

Am I the only one that HATES the new stage? All of the bright, bright lights behind the dancers combined with the high camera angle (at times) is really distracting. All sense of intimacy is gone.

Perfect description. I have watched Nathan and Mollee’s Disco performance 5 times, and their background has been the most distracting of all the dances. It is too loud, too busy. At times, they seem to get lost in it.

Who is advising the camera man on what angles are needed? I wish someone from the show would pick up on these flaws and correct the problems!

the videos in your yahoo account have really bad quality. i couldn’t see their faces when they dance. any way it can be improved? thanks. i know why u can’t upload these to youtube.