TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com/media/feedlogo.gif TV Squad http://www.tvsquad.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Simon Cowell to shake up American Idol - I've got some ideas for himhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/25/simon-cowell-to-shake-up-american-idol-ive-got-some-ideas-for/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/25/simon-cowell-to-shake-up-american-idol-ive-got-some-ideas-for/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/25/simon-cowell-to-shake-up-american-idol-ive-got-some-ideas-for/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Simon Cowell Wants to Shake up American IdolIt's sad when you can't remember who won the last American Idol. Oh yeah, David Cook. And we're avid fans around this house, too.

Simon Cowell probably remembers, but, apparently, he's as bored as the rest of us. In a TVGuide.com story, he says of Season 7, "I was a little bored ... I think [last season] the talent was great, and the ratings were great, I just think it could be more interesting and controversial."

That's why he plans to mix it up a little come January 2009, when he'll be taking a larger role in the show, perhaps compensating for executive producer Nigel Lythgoe stepping back to focus on his other show, So You Think You Can Dance.

Simon's not saying how he'll shake things up, but I have a few ideas:

Continue reading Simon Cowell to shake up American Idol - I've got some ideas for him

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>american idolAmericanIdolbette midlerBetteMidlerduffyfeistnigel lythgoeNigelLythgoepaula abdulPaulaAbdulrandy jacksonRandyJacksonsimon cowellSimonCowellso you think you can danceSoYouThinkYouCanDanceweezerJane BoursawMon, 25 Aug 2008 10:20:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Season Finalehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/08/so-you-think-you-can-dance-season-finale/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/08/so-you-think-you-can-dance-season-finale/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/08/so-you-think-you-can-dance-season-finale/#commentsFiled under: , ,

(S04E23) It all comes down to this. The season has been a bit underwhelming at times compared to seasons past, but it did indeed have its fantastic moments. I'm sure I won't soon forget Twitch and Kherrington's Viennese waltz or Katee and Will's pas de deux.

Still standing at the end is a girl who is the ultimate underdog, a girl who would've quit, a guy with absolutely no formal training, and a guy who was #21 last season, just shy of making the top 20 dancers. Let's talk about the season finale of So You Think You Can Dance. For Real!

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: Season Finale

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>cat deeleyCatDeeleycourtney gallianoCourtneyGallianodancejoshuakateemandy moreMandyMoremary murphyMaryMurphynigel lythgoeNigelLythgoetwitchKristin SampleFri, 08 Aug 2008 07:41:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Top 4 Performhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/07/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-4-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/07/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-4-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/07/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-4-perform/#commentsFiled under: ,

SYTYCD Top 4(S04E22) The two night season finale is here and there are only four dancers left. On the guys' side we have Joshua and Twitch, two hip-hop dancers with very different styles. The girls are representing contemporary and jazz this year, with both Katee and Courtney. I can't say I would have expected this top four at the beginning of the season, but with the range of talent we had this year, it was hard to guess who might make it here.

With Mandy Moore joining Nigel and Mary on the judging panel, we were treated to a two hour extravaganza of dance dance dance! Each of the four finalists danced no less than five separate times, sometimes with only a commercial break between them. Those whiners at American Idol talk about how exhausting that show can be, but can you imagine the physical strain these dancers go through? Especially as they ramp up to a show as demanding as this finale. Thankfully, it was packed from beginning to end with amazing numbers and amazing dancing!

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: Top 4 Perform

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>courtneyjoshuakateemandy mooreMandyMooremary murphyMaryMurphymia michaelsMiaMichaelsnigel lythgoeNigelLythgoetabitha and napoleonTabithaAndNapoleontwitchtyce diorioTyceDioriowade robsonWadeRobsonJason HughesThu, 07 Aug 2008 08:23:00 ESTEven American Idol's executive producer is bored with American Idolhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/04/even-american-idols-executive-producer-is-bored-with-american-i/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/04/even-american-idols-executive-producer-is-bored-with-american-i/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/04/even-american-idols-executive-producer-is-bored-with-american-i/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

nigel lythgoeIt's been several years since I've cared about the outcome of American Idol. The contestants are all starting to look the same to me and half the time I get them confused with people on Top Model. Apparently, I'm not alone. While it's still a ridiculously high-rated show, Last season's Idol did experience a ratings dip. Now, even its executive producer is jumping ship.

Nigel Lythgoe has produced Idol for seven seasons, but according to sources, he's grown tired of the singing competition and has said privately that he's "not passionate about it anymore." Instead, Lythgoe is going to spend more time with his other successful Fox competition show, So You Think You Can Dance. This comes on the heels of news that Fox has picked up Dance for a 5th season.

Even though SYTYCD is a summer show, it attracts a good audience and a lot of buzz. Plus its stars are adorably crazy, as opposed to Paula Abdul crazy. Which show is your favorite? Are you still devoted to Idol, or does Dance take the formula and do it better?

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>american idolAmericanIdolfoxnigel lythgoeNigelLythgoepaula abdulPaulaAbdulso you think you can...SoYouThinkYouCan...Kona GallagherMon, 04 Aug 2008 19:00:00 ESTFOX orders season five of So You Think You Can Dancehttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/04/fox-orders-season-five-of-so-you-think-you-can-dance/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/04/fox-orders-season-five-of-so-you-think-you-can-dance/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/04/fox-orders-season-five-of-so-you-think-you-can-dance/#commentsFiled under: , ,

SYTYCD logoLooks like next summer we are getting another season of So You Think You Can Dance. The dance competition will continue to rule the summer with its fifth season next year.

This shouldn't come as a big surprise to anyone -- whether you watch the show or not. It's basically the American Idol of the summertime, the off-season Lythgoe/Fuller powerhouse. The ratings are stellar. Both Wednesday and Thursday telecasts rank number one in their respective time periods in all key demographics. Furthermore, the show has been Emmy nominated, earning four nods this year for choreography by Wade Robson, Shane Sparks, and Mandy Moore.

Continue reading FOX orders season five of So You Think You Can Dance

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>dancemandy moorMandyMoormary murphyMaryMurphymia michaelsMiaMichaelsnigel lythgoeNigelLythgoeseason fiveSeasonFiveshane sparksShaneSparkssimon fullerSimonFullerso you think you can danceSoYouThinkYouCanDanceSYTYCDwade robsonWadeRobsonKristin SampleMon, 04 Aug 2008 02:23:00 ESTCat Deeley's crazy outfitshttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/03/cat-deeleys-crazy-outfits/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/03/cat-deeleys-crazy-outfits/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/03/cat-deeleys-crazy-outfits/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Cat Deeley in her tuxReasons why I tune in to So You Think You Can Dance on both Wednesday and Thursday nights...

1. The dancing. I want to see who got what style and if he / she can pull it off.

2. The judges. Sans Mary's screams and stupid fake-outs, I find the judges rather informative in their critique. Unlike some other shows... *cough* Idol.

3. Cat Deeley and her outfits. Cat is a refreshing host: truly concerned for the SYTYCD hopefuls, genuinely excited for the guest performers, and always ready to engage with the judges.

Continue reading Cat Deeley's crazy outfits

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>cat deeleyCatDeeleycrazyoutfitphoto galleryPhotoGalleryso you think you can danceSoYouThinkYouCanDanceSYTYCDKristin SampleSun, 03 Aug 2008 14:04:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Top 4 Revealedhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/01/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-4-revealed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/01/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-4-revealed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/08/01/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-4-revealed/#commentsFiled under: , ,

(S04E21) Nigel told the final six that while they were getting plenty of applause and adulation on the show, they would have to get used to rejection if they continue on this career path. He advised that they use the rejection to propel them forward. But, the final six shouldn't feel too bad because each one of them got over a million votes going into this results show.

And the stakes are even higher going into the finale. Adam Shankman has added a role as a featured dancer in his new movie to the winner's prize package.

So let's see who will be battling it out next Thursday on So You Think You Can Dance.

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: Top 4 Revealed

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>adam shankmanAdamShankmanchelsie hightowerChelsieHightowercourtney gallianoCourtneyGallianojoshuakateelady gagaLadyGagamarkmary murphyMaryMurphynigel lythgoeNigelLythgoeresults showResultsShowseason fourSeasonFourso you think you can danceSoYouThinkYouCanDancetop four revealedTopFourRevealedtwitchKristin SampleFri, 01 Aug 2008 09:00:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Top 6 Performhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/31/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-6-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/31/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-6-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/31/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-6-perform/#commentsFiled under: , ,

So You Think You Can Dance's Joshua(S04E20) I think by the twentieth episode of American Idol we were just getting to "Hollywood Week." But here on SYTYCD we're on the cusp of the "Final Four!" Last week, we lost Will and Comfort. Comfort was due, but I really think Mark should have been the one to go on the guy's side. But I can understand Will. Like Katee for the girls, he was the most technically proficient of the guys, but he just didn't connect with the audience in the ways that the other guys do. He didn't come across as aloof to me, but neither was he particularly charismatic.

It was nice to see Cat return to form with an absolutely hideous outfit. She looked positively lovely last week in classy dresses that fit her well. This week she wore a sparkly garbage bag cinched at the waist with shower poofs attached to the heels of her ... heels. Adam Shankman came back to the judging panel this week and was a little late to the praising the choreographers schtick they're doing this year. He got with the program with Tyce DiOrio and the flow of choreographer love continued unabated throughout the night.

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: Top 6 Perform

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>adam shankmanAdamShankmancat deeleyCatDeeleymary murphyMaryMurphynigel lythgoeNigelLythgoesytycdJason HughesThu, 31 Jul 2008 09:21:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Top 6 Revealedhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/26/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-6-revealed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/26/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-6-revealed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/26/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-6-revealed/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Will(S04E19) This was an exciting week on So You Think You Can Dance. We had great routines, great costumes, great performances. Nigel wore white leather. He insinuated once again that he and Mary Murphy have more than a working relationship. The woman who sang "Mickey" was on the show. (I was half-hoping that she would perform last night. Maybe even as one of LL Cool J's dancers. She's the original locker, don't ya know?)

And after those eliminations, I think I'm in the twilight zone.

Will America please (pretty please) send home Mark and his crooked pinky fingers next week? Sheesh.

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: Top 6 Revealed

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>Kristin SampleSat, 26 Jul 2008 08:02:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Top 8 Performhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/25/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-8-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/25/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-8-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/25/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-8-perform/#commentsFiled under: ,

So You Think You Can Dance's Katee(S04E18) Eight contestants left and only two weeks left until the finale? Things are going to be moving fast around the SYTYCD set. To help us keep things moving along, Nigel and Mary were joined by Toni Basil. She's best known for the '80s pop hit "Mickey" and since then she's continued to do ... you know, stuff. But where did she come from to suddenly become a judge on So You Think You Can Dance? Okay, I know she's been active in choreography behind the scenes, but it was still a pretty abrupt addition to the show.

She started off a little worrisome to me, talking about how she didn't take notes and was just enjoying the performances as a fan, but then she really got into the dances and offered valuable criticism. Whereas last week seemed pretty lackluster overall with more disappointing dances throughout the evening, this week saw one stellar performance after another. But which dancers shone the brightest for you?

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: Top 8 Perform

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>Kristin SampleFri, 25 Jul 2008 12:42:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Top 8 Revealedhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/18/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-8-revealed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/18/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-8-revealed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/18/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-8-revealed/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Kherrington and Mark doing the Country Two-Step (S04E17) Well, we've certainly moved on to the next part of the competition. America decides. And we don't have to listen to cranky Nigel or that lunatic Mary anymore. Lil C, however, I will listen to. I thought he was a great judge last night. And his comments tonight were good, too. Speaking of Wednesday night, the big announcement was that Comfort would be replacing Jessica (who has a couple broken ribs).

But we got another big announcement last night -- So You Think You Can Dance received four Emmy nominations. The make-up team was nominated as well as three choreographers. Wade Robson's Hummingbird & Flower piece got a nod as did Mandy Moore's Table routine (the one to "Sweet Dreams") and Shane Sparks' Transformers number to "Fuego." Mia Michaels is crying in corner somewhere. You'll get 'em next year Mia.

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: Top 8 Revealed

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>breakercomfortcourtneyeliminationfoxjoshuakateeMichael BubleMichaelBubleNigel LythgoeNigelLythgoeresults showResultsShowso you think you can danceSoYouThinkYouCanDancetop 8 revealedTop8RevealedtwitchKristin SampleFri, 18 Jul 2008 09:52:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Top 10 Performhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/17/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-10-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/17/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-10-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/17/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-10-perform/#commentsFiled under: ,

So You Think You Can Dance's Comfort(S04E16) Well, what do you think about that? Before the show even began the Top 10 has changed with hip-hop dancer Comfort coming into replace Jessica. Apparently, Jessica suffered an injury that forced her to withdraw from the competition. Before the show began we didn't know any more specific details, so I wasn't sure if it was a physical injury or a psychological one at all the verbal abuse she's taken during her stint as Will's partner.

Luckily, another change this week is the established partnerships. Gone is Twitchington and from here on out we get rotating partners along with changing dance styles. It's at this point, with your Top 10, that it's time to separate the truly gifted dancers from the ones who are only good because their partner is good (like the judges thought about Jessica. Damn, I guess we'll never find out now). And now it doesn't matter who the judges hate because from here the only vote that matters is yours. No more "bottom three" leading to a judges' choice. Lowest vote means a quick trip home so pay attention and get it right!

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: Top 10 Perform

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>cat deeleyCatDeeleychelsiecomfortkateekheringtonlilcmary murphyMaryMurphynigel lythgoeNigelLythgoesytycdtwitchJason HughesThu, 17 Jul 2008 00:44:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Injured finalist replaced - TCA Reporthttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/14/so-you-think-you-can-dance-injured-finalist-replaced-tca-repo/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/14/so-you-think-you-can-dance-injured-finalist-replaced-tca-repo/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/14/so-you-think-you-can-dance-injured-finalist-replaced-tca-repo/#commentsFiled under: , ,

SYTYCD logoInteresting news coming from the first FOX press conference of the day here in Beverly Hills: top 10 finalist Jessica King has had to bow out of So You Think You Can Dance due to an unspecified injury. Comfort Fedoke, who was recently eliminated, will replace her.

Creator Nigel Lythgoe told the gathered writers and critics that, for legal reasons, he can't specify what Jessica's injury was, how she got hurt, or when. He told reporters, though, that Jessica will discuss the injury on this week's show.

He also tried to imitate Comfort's Southern accent, repeating what she said when she heard she was returning, but he didn't quite make it. More on the SYTYCD press conference later today.

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>comfort fedokeComfortFedokeinjuryjessica kingJessicaKingnigel lythgoeNigelLythgoeJoel KellerMon, 14 Jul 2008 13:17:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Top 10 Revealedhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/11/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-10-revealed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/11/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-10-revealed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/11/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-10-revealed/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Top 12 dancers
(S04E15)It's time to find out which dancers will be going on tour after So You Think You Can Dance ends this August. I'm going to put it out there now (I think it's time): I want either Joshua or Katee to win this competition. I think it would be especially nice if the girl they almost didn't put on the show won the whole sha-bang!

Other thoughts before we begin... Nigel is a little cranky lately. I don't like him chiding Cat. All she did was remind everyone to tune in to the finale. By the way, there's going to be a sick popping battle during SYTYCD's live finale. Awesome. My review of tonight's show is after the jump.

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: Top 10 Revealed

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>bollywoodbroadwaycontemporarydanceeliminationship hopHipHopmary murphyMaryMurphymia michaelsMiaMichaelsnigel lythgoeNigelLythgoetabitha and napoleon dumoTabithaAndNapoleonDumotyce diorioTyceDiorioKristin SampleFri, 11 Jul 2008 09:02:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Top 12 Performhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/09/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-12-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/09/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-12-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/09/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-12-perform/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Mia Michaels(S04E14) Tonight's "jidges" included the return to the panel of Mia Michaels. In a reversal of Kristin's thinking last week, I'm actually disappointed to see Michaels joining Nigel and Mary on the dais this week for two reasons. First, I think she does some amazingly bizarre things with the dancers and I find myself always incredibly curious and mesmerized by her choreography, even if there are those times where I don't get it. But even more importantly, I hate hate HATE her as a judge. She's completely subjective and criticizes the most nonsensical things.

And then tonight she completely surprised me by being generally pretty solid before derailing again to the point I wanted to throttle. But still she can't help but get all ethereal and bizarre leaving confusion in their wake. How do you learn and grow from a comment like "I wanted more movement"? And how do you respond to what was said to Will (which I'll get to later)? Overall, the night wasn't as strong as prior episodes, but there were still some gems among all that rough.

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: Top 12 Perform

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>alex da silvaAlexDaSilvafoxmary murphyMaryMurphymia michaelsMiaMichaelsnigel lythgoeNigelLythgoesytycdtabitha napoleonTabithaNapoleontyce diorioTyceDiorioJason HughesWed, 09 Jul 2008 23:02:00 ESTWade Robson on Star Search - VIDEOShttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/04/wade-robson-on-star-search-videos/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/04/wade-robson-on-star-search-videos/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/04/wade-robson-on-star-search-videos/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Wade Robson on SYTYCDI know fans of So You Think You Can Dance have noticed that one of the best choreographers from show is absent this season. We know why Shane Sparks isn't on the program this summer, but what about Wade Robson? Many fans of the show agree that he has put together some of fiercest couple routines and group performances that So You Think You Can Dance has ever seen.

Unfortunately, I don't know where Wade Robson is. Believe me, if I find out if he's coming back to Fox's hit show, you TV Squad readers will be the first to know. I thought in the meantime we could enjoy some of his other work, including his performance on Star Search as a little boy. It's adorable.

Continue reading Wade Robson on Star Search - VIDEOS

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>dancemichael jacksonMichaelJacksonshane sparksShaneSparksstar searchStarSearchthe wade robson projectTheWadeRobsonProjectwade robsonWadeRobsonKristin SampleFri, 04 Jul 2008 15:09:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Top 12 Revealedhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/04/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-12-revealed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/04/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-12-revealed/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/04/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-12-revealed/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Thayne and Comfort(S04E13) It was a long night on Wednesday getting through fourteen routines, most of which were lackluster. When do you think the judges will start admitting that season four is just not up to snuff? Now it's time to see who was able to snag enough votes to stay one more week on So You Think You Can Dance.

The Opening Performance

The top fourteen dancers performed a Broadway routine to "Money Money" from Cabaret (Original Cast Recording) choreographed by Tyce DiOrio. The performance started off slow for me, but at the part of the song where the company starts whispering "money, money, money, money," I thought the dance picked up as well. I think that's testament to Tyce's ability to pace a number.

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: Top 12 Revealed

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>cat deeleyCatDeeleydanceeliminationguest performerGuestPerformerjudgesmary murphyMaryMurphynigel lythgoeNigelLythgoesolosummer realitySummerRealitytabatha and napoleonTabathaAndNapoleonKristin SampleFri, 04 Jul 2008 09:46:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance: Top 14 Performhttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/03/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-14-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/03/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-14-perform/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/03/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-14-perform/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Mark and Chelsea(S04E12) I'm filling in for Jason as he had some technical difficulties last night. So let's get right to it. Tabitha and Napoleon were helping out Mary and Nigel at the judges table. And thank goodness for that. I've been waiting to see someone else's hip-hop choreography. Theirs is very hit or miss for me.

We got to see fourteen routines tonight on So You Think You Can Dance as the seven couples appeared twice. I love when they move to this part of the competition. You get to see right away who has the determination, strength, and technical know-how to stay alive on this show.

And it was a night of crazy hair...

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: Top 14 Perform

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>contemporarydanceedward simonsEdwardSimonship hopHipHopmia michaelsMiaMichaelsnapoleon and tabithaNapoleonAndTabithanigel lythgoeNigelLythgoesmooth waltzSmoothWaltztabatha and napoleonTabathaAndNapoleontop 14 performTop14PerformKristin SampleThu, 03 Jul 2008 08:38:00 ESTSo You Think You Can Dance routines: Reader favorites - VIDEOShttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/02/so-you-think-you-can-dance-routines-reader-favorites-videos/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/02/so-you-think-you-can-dance-routines-reader-favorites-videos/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/07/02/so-you-think-you-can-dance-routines-reader-favorites-videos/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Lacey and Kamryn dance A few days ago I put together some of my favorite routines from So You Think You Can Dance. I have to thank you readers for reminding me how many other great routines the show has had. They are even some I forgot about entirely. But I enjoyed watching them all over again.

After the jump are the reader picks and the videos. Don't forget to check out Jason's review of tonight's show and tell us what you thought of the performances.

So You Think You Can Dance airs on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET and on Thursdays at 9 p.m.

Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance routines: Reader favorites - VIDEOS

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>contemporarydancedancinghip hopHipHophummingbirdlatin ballroomLatinBallroommia michaelsMiaMichaelsroutinetyce diorioTyceDioriowade robsonWadeRobsonKristin SampleWed, 02 Jul 2008 10:24:00 ESTSome of my favorite So You Think You Can Dance routines - VIDEOShttp://www.tvsquad.com/2008/06/29/some-of-my-favorite-so-you-think-you-can-dance-routines-videos/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/06/29/some-of-my-favorite-so-you-think-you-can-dance-routines-videos/http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/06/29/some-of-my-favorite-so-you-think-you-can-dance-routines-videos/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Heidi and BenjiAt first, I was a little disappointed with this season's So You Think You Can Dance. I found most of the routines underwhelming. Furthermore, Mary and Nigel constantly telling us that it's the "best dancers they've ever had" and the most "competition they've ever seen" is a red flag. I think most viewers, those with dance training and without, know what they like and why they like it. And viewers don't like being told they should like something.

So I started thinking about my favorite pieces from past seasons. I thought about how I got goose bumps when Anya and Danny did the Viennese Waltz. I remembered how Benji's solos always put a smile on my face. I'll concede that season four hit it's stride after this week. But, you can't argue that previous seasons, especially two and three, left a lot for these new dancers to live up to.

Some of my favorite pieces from Fox's hit show are after the jump. I'll probably come up with more but here's something to start you off. Enjoy!

Continue reading Some of my favorite So You Think You Can Dance routines - VIDEOS

 

Permalink | Email this | | Comments

]]>benji and heidibenji schwimmerBenjiAndHeidiBenjiSchwimmercontemporary danceContemporaryDancediscolacey schwimmerLaceySchwimmermambomia michaelsMiaMichaelsso you think you can danceSoYouThinkYouCanDanceviennese waltzVienneseWaltzwade robsonWadeRobsonKristin SampleSun, 29 Jun 2008 14:24:00 EST