SYTYCD 13 – Top 9 Results and Performances – Live Blog and VIDEOS

Last week, I predicted Daniela would leave tonight. Am I right? Find out tonight, and discuss in the comments! I had Ruby and Emma in the bottom 3.

Tonight, they are dancing out of their styles. So the real competition begins!

Top 10 and All Stars- Let’s Nacho
It’s a group Bollywood number. Look at these kids slaying Bollywood. Jake looks like he’s having a blast. These kids are really talented. Even JT is holding his own. This seems like a long opening number.

Each kid will dance two routines tonight. Wow. I bet they dance one with an All-Star, and one with another kid. 20 routines would be too much, but 15 is just right for 2 hours.

Nigel, Paula, and Maddie are joined by Twitch on the judging panel. Jason’s off this week. SO EXCITED.

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1) Jordan and Ruby- African Jazz by Shaun Cheeseman- Breath Connect Us All
Maddie says sometimes they forget to breathe during rehearsals. Jordan says she needs a nap. LOL. Points for costuming. There are moments where I like Ruby more, and moments where I like Jordan more. It’s weird, because one will do a move better than the other, then the other turns around and outperforms. Overall, I’d give the edge to Jordan, but only slightly. It was an alright routine. I’d be worried no one will remember it. Twitch says it’s a perfect way to start the night. “Dope.” Nigel congratulates Shaun for the routine. He loved the outfits. Paula is impressed. She says it wasn’t an easy routine. Maddie calls them a bundle of joy to watch. – Click to Watch PLUS SOLOS VIDEO

The kids got to see Ice Age: Collision course early.

2) Sheaden- Team Marko- Treasure
Sheaden likes awkward silence. His favorite character from Ice Age is Scrat. That was a routine? Really? Wow. This show is going to move fast. It was fine. Nothing special. I think Marko and Sheaden weren’t always in sync, and it was hard to tell whose fault it was, since Marko isn’t dancing in his style. It was awkward to see Sheaden do awesome floorwork, and Marko just kinda roll around for a few seconds.

3) Tate- Team Katherine- Don’t Panic
Tate’s favorite Ice Age character is Granny. Tate’s short dance was much better than Sheaden’s. She’s not on Katherine’s level yet, but I’ll remember that a lot longer than the other.

4) JT and Emma- Hip Hop by NappyTabs- Dessert (remix)
JT is unofficially Willy Wonka (but they can’t call him that). I really waned to hate this, but I only kinda don’t care for it. I gotta give these two props for really trying, but they’re just not great hip hop dancers. If over over 18 dancers did that routine, they’d probably get bad feedback from the judges. it was cutesy, but not great. Nigel congratulates NappyTabs. Nigel then says he liked the lighting. Nigel says Emma has great rhythm, and is uncomfortable watching JT. He tells him not to flap his arms so much. Paula says they are larger than life on stage. She thought they were powerful. She calls JT “all that and a bag of chips.” Maddie thinks their personality shines through. Twitch says it was nice, calls them dope, and says they have things to work on, but doesn’t elaborate. – Click to Watch PLUS SOLOS VIDEO

Jake and Tahani?

Or Kida?

Someone’s getting fired. LOL.

5) Kida- Team Fikshun- TRNDSTTR
Kida liked the wedding in Ice Age. I found Kida’s dance to be REALLY short, yet I think he outperformed Sheaden. He did not outperform Fik-Shun, but he did manage a standing O.

6) Tahani and Jake- Contemporary by Bonnie Story- Tell Your Heart To Beat Again BY DANNY GOKEY!
This dance is about surviving bullying. Danny Gokey! Jake does so much with his little frame. He’s rising up to be almost my favorite. Tahani was good too, but Jake. Stole that. He’s crying at the end. Paula says bullying so is not cool. She’s impressed. Maddie says they found the connection, and thinks they changed a lot of kids. Twitch commends them on the love and support for each other. He’s proud. Nigel says bullying is a terrible thing, and ignore it if you can. He says Tahani has a wonderful performance quality. He calls them superb. – Click to Watch PLUS SOLOS VIDEO

7) Ruby- Team Paul- Muchacho
Ruby loves Crash and Eddie. Wow, all these kids love different characters. That’s amazing! Really good use of a short span of time. Lots of good footwork, and an excellent reminder of her technique.

8) Jordan- Team Sasha- Pure4Sure
She likes cartoons. Jordan is having a hard time holding that final pose. Not my favorite routine. Not enough hard choreography to show what Sasha can do. Honestly, my least favorite with an All-Star dance of the evening.

9) Sheaden and Daniela- Ballroom by Umario- I Love It
Daniela is frustrated, trying to pick up her own style. Really looks like a beginner dance. Not my favorite routine. Daniela is a better dancer than this. Did they dumb it down for Sheaden? Most disappointing dance of the night. Maddie loves Sheaden’s commitment, and tells him to watch his posture and not hunch over. She tells Daniela that her body is more “full out” than her face. Twitch says Daniela is fire, but she needs to use her fire to bring Sheaden in. Twitch says what Sheaden lacks in technique, he brings in personality. Nigel thought the choreo was catered to Sheaden well. He says Daniela was lucky she picked this style, and she didn’t show anything wrong tonight. Paula tells Daniela to remember “the F word”. Fun. LOL. She says they deserve to be here. – Click to Watch PLUS SOLOS VIDEO

10) Emma- Team Gaby- Boogie Shoes
Funny faces make her laugh. Sid makes funny faces. I like this more than I did her routine lat week. Good show of her talent, and matching her to Gaby. She wasn’t outperformed.

11) Kida and Tate- Hip Hop by NappyTabs- Manolo
It’s a hip hop number about farming. Kida drew his own style. They’re on little tractors in the beginning. Cute. Kida is slaying this. Tate is actually doing pretty good out of her style. Twitch says “leave it up to NappyTabs to make turnips cool.” Twitch says Tate was amazing. Nigel says “turnip the bass”. He says they are two of the best dancers. He says he wants Tate to get down a bit more, and says Kida was fabulous. Paula says any choreographer would die to work with them. Maddie says they were “so good”, and says Tate kept up with Kida. – Click to Watch PLUS SOLOS VIDEO

12) Jake- Team Jenna- Ain’t Yo Mama
Jake makes a good use of his short time on stage as well, and got a standing ovation. He really is a strong performer, which often makes up when he lacks in technique.

Requisite National Dance Day promo.

12- All Stars Top 10- Move Your Body
Meh. Cool costumes. Not crazy about the choreo or staging. It’s alright. It’s just filler. No one here is competing. – Click to Watch VIDEO

13) JT and Emma- Broadway with Spencer Liff- West Side Story
They’re actually doing three routines each this week, just two with each other. They have boxes as props on stage. JT looks like a Newsie. Too bad that musical closed on Broadway. This is much better than their Hip Hop. I think Emma actually outperformed JT a bit. Nigel wanted more connection between them, but it showed them off, and he thinks JT made up for the last routine. Paula says they bring out the fun. She says the more they rehearse together, the more connection they’ll get. Maddie is glad they nailed the ending. Twitch stands and applauds them. – Click to Watch VIDEO

14) Tahani- Team Comfort- Pep Rally
She thinks she’s funny when she’s not trying to be funny. Comfort is trying to get her to be more gritty in her dance, but this comes across more as a cheerleader dance. It was OK. I didn’t love or hate it.

15) Daniela- Team Jonathan- Marchina
She liked it when Sid met his true love. I just don’t think she’s as good as Ruby. Ruby’s dance was better, harder, and faster. Hers felt slower, not as good, and less performance.

16) Jordan and Ruby- Contemporary by Dee- My Own
This is about a broken home and best friends. They’re dancing on clothes. Best dance of the night. Hands down. Ruby has had a great night so far. I think she had the best dance with her All-Star, and now the best partner dance. Paula says it was difficult choreo, and says they pulled it together, and Jordan shined so brightly, but was also impressed by Ruby, who rises to the occasion each time. Maddie agrees and says the choreography was creative, and they are incredible dancers together. Twitch says they are consistent in their commitment. Nigel says they were brilliant in this routine. – Click to Watch VIDEO

17) Tate and Kida- Jazz with Nick and RJ- I do What I Love
Kida took ballet classes back home. Wow. He came to win. THOSE COLORS. That’s SO YELLOW. WOW. It almost feels like hip hop. Not really jazzy. It was a good routine. Another strong routine from Kida and Tate. Maddie loves how they dance together, and their partner work is amazing. Twitch says it’s a nice pairing and a great night for them. Twitch tells Kida to work on the shape of his arms. Nigel says Kida’s outfit is so loud. Nigel says he doesn’t know many hip hop dancers that could have done that routine as well as Kida did. Paula says well done, incredible, fun. “Fun is the word for the night.” – Click to Watch VIDEO

18) JT- Team Robert- Change Is Everything
JT likes slapstick comedy. He doesn’t like it when people hurt themselves. JT has really come a long way, and Robert has done an amazing job with him. I actually don’t want him to go home this week. I really want to see what else Robert can pull out of him.

19) Sheaden and Daniela- Broadway with Spencer Liff- Rich Man’s Frug from Sweet Charity
They’re prince and princess. Maddie says to have fun and remember their characters. These two have no chemistry. It’s an OK dance, but not my favorite. I don’t think these two had a good night this week, either of them. If they survive this week, I predict both will be in the bottom next week. Twich says it was cool, and Sheaden is cooler than a polar bear’s toe nails. Twitch says Bob Fosse’s style was unique, and congratulates the choreographer. Sheaden knows who Fosse is, Daniela doesn’t. Paula says Fosse was one of her favorite choreographers, and they got it down and did excellent. Maddie loved it, and says Daniela’s legs are long and pretty, and Sheaden is amazing to watch. – Click to Watch VIDEO

20- Jake and Tahani- Jive by Emma Slater and Sasha Farber- Jailhouse Rock
Sasha says they’ll steal the show. Jake is in his element. Wildly entertaining. he was born to be on stage. Tahani is actually doing a really good job here too. Especially for a hip hop girl. Those tricks are great. I could use straighter legs from Jake some times, and less bendy knees, but otherwise I loved it. Standing O from the judges. Nigel calls it personality plus. Nigel says Jake was fabulous, and Tahani was tremendous. Paula says it was a brilliant routine. Paula says they’re the cutest jailbirds. Maddie says they make her smile. Twitch is proud of the versatility. Jake says Tahani is one of the most amazing people. – Click to Watch VIDEO

RESULTS TIME!

The bottom two is: Daniela and Sheaden.
I saw Daniela coming. Will they send her home? Or is it the end of the road for Sheaden?

The judges are sending home: Daniela. Sheaden is safe. – Click to Watch the VIDEO
I correctly predicted it.

FAVORITE DANCE OF THE NIGHT (Non All-Star)- Ruby and Jordan- My Own
RUNNER UP (Non All-Star)- Jake and Tahani- Tell Your Heart To Beat Again
MOST CONSISTENT PAIR- Jake and Tahani
LEAST CONSISTENT PAIR- Sheaden and Daniela
BEST CHEMISTRY- Ruby and Jordan
LEAST CHEMISTRY- Sheaden and Daniela

FAVORITE DANCE OF THE NIGHT (Featuring an All Star)- Ruby and Paul
RUNNER UP (All Star)- TIE: Emma and Gaby/ Tate and Katherine/ Robert and JT

WORST DANCE (Non All-Star)- JT and Emma- Hip Hop
RUNNER UP (Non All Star)- Sheaden and Daniela- Broadway
WORST DANCE (All Star)- Daniela and Jonathan
RUNNER UP (All Star)- Sheaden and Marko

Projected Bottom Two Next Week: Sheaden and JT
Going Home: Sheaden

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