If you read this blog, you know that I (Anna), am a big fan of dance and a big dancer myself. So you will have to endure my blogging about the weekly wonder that is SYTYCD because it’s a great gift to the art and the dance world. If you like dance, watch this show! I’ll be posting the numbers to call for your favorites too, but remember they will only be good for 2 hours after the show ends.
Janine & Phillip – Hip Hop Routine (by Tabitha & Napoleon), Phillip is one of my very favorites so I was happy to see this was an AMAZING first performance. OMG! It was a lyrical hip hop routine to Mad by Ne-Yo about a couple that can’t sleep because they’re angry. Phillip got wonderful comments from Judge Adam Shankman, regarding how generous and “present” he is with his partners. I’m voting for Phillip. 1-888-Tempo-01
Asuka & Vitolio – Broadway Routine (by Tyce), Hot Honey Rag from Chicago, I wanted it to ooze personality and it fell a little flat for me. I think they both danced well, but the chemistry was either off or the energy or something. I’m not sure. It was cute, but flat for me. The judges agreed with me, cool. 1-888-Tempo-02
Karla & Jonathan – Cha Cha (by Tony Meredith), Poker Face by Lady Gaga, the dance seems a little disjointed, the tricks are nice and they’re dancing fine but you can tell that ballroom/latin is not Karla’s forte, she feels a little awkward to me. The judges don’t agree with me, and that’s okay. 1-888-Tempo-03
Randi & Evan – Jazz (by Tyce), Evan is another of my “personal favorites” – I’m all about a new world Gene Kelly. To I ONly Have Eyes for You by Jamie Cullum. I thought it was soulfully sensual and jazzy. I loved their performance and I even bought they’re chemistry. I may even buy this song! Something so subtle but so wonderful, how he pulled his hand back when he stroked her leg. Sensational. I so never noticed how short both these contestants were. Wow. I’m so voting for Evan. 1-888-Tempo-04
Tony & Paris - Hip Hop (by Tabitha & Napoleon), to Let the Beat Rock by the Black Eyed Peas. I thought it was really good, overall. I initially wanted to discuss that I found her flow to be a little stunted but it got better as the dance went on. 1-888-Tempo-05
Jason & Caitlin – Bollywood (by Nahcool? not sure how to spell his name), to Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire (I LOVE THIS SONG), I think Jason sold the dance a little more but they both did good with some tough and fast-paced choreography. Sometimes their synchronization was a little off, but hey it’s only week 1. 1-888-Tempo-06
Janette & Brandon – Fox Trot (by Louis Van Amstel – OOOH, new addition to the choreography roster this season, he’s from Dancing with the Stars and is a wonderful dancer/choreographer). To Come Fly with Me by Michael Buble, I really liked it. Fox Trot is hard to perfect and for a first effort it was a stunner, the lifts were INSANE in all the right ways. I was really suprised at how much they sold the feel of the trot, lovely. 1-888-Tempo-07
Ashley & Kupono – Jazz (by Wade Robson – YEA!!!! WADE IS BACK), to concept is two crash-test-dummies, to Felt by Goldfrapp, the number was totally Wade, which I love but I worry the judges sometimes don’t get it. I missed Wade’s choreography so much last season, so I’m glad they’re back – hopefully! They looked the part, techinque was fantstic, the artistry was vivid. Thankfully Mary got it, Alan got it, and Nigel got it. YEA! 1-888-Tempo-08
Melissa & Ade – Contemporary (by Mandy Moore – not the singer), Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx – kickin’ it old school. Just gorgeous, GORGEOUS! I’m all for the 29 year old ballet dancer, I think she’s my favorite girl now. The chemistry was so wonderful too. Wow. The wind blowing was just the right touch too. I was highly impressed to the point I got some chills. Very cool to me. 1-888-Tempo-09
Kayla & Max – Samba (by Louis Van Amstel – yea!), Jum Bah Day by ?, OMG, Kayla is killing this ballroom number and it’s not her style – you go girl! Damn fine choreography by Louis too. Sweet end to an amazing night of performances! I’d comment more on Max, but in that outfit, it’s hard to keep your eyes off Kayla. 1-888-Tempo-10
Here’s the verdict:
MY TOP DANCES – Janine & Phillip – Hip Hop Routine (by Tabitha & Napoleon), Randi & Evan – Jazz (by Tyce), Jason & Caitlin – Bollywood (by Nahcool? not sure how to spell his name), Janette & Brandon – Fox Trot, Ashley & Kupono – Jazz (by Wade Robson – YEA!!!! WADE IS BACK), Melissa & Ade – Contemporary (by Mandy Moore – not the singer)
STAY TUNED...tomorrow I’ll hopefully post a link to my DANCE OF THE NIGHT, I have to sleep on it though, not sure!
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June 10, 2009 at 10:23 pm
sytycd
Nice writeup. I think I’m with you on almost all the numbers. However, I would place Melissa and Ade higher on the list of top dancers and Janette and Brandon lower on the list. Brandon didn’t do a very good job with his frame on that dance. Too bad Mia wasn’t there to let him know that.
As a side note, I see you love the music from the show. I’ve listed all of the songs: http://www.puresytycd.com/tag/so-you-think-you-can-dance-music/
June 11, 2009 at 5:30 am
Anna
Thanks! Mia did hand Brandon his head. I have a feeling he’s going to run up against her and Lil’ C soon…can you say bloodbath?! I see what Mia’s saying about him, he does have an aire of cockiness or something that I can’t put my finger on. I’m looking forward to seeing some dancers grow on this journey. I will so check out your site too because I didn’t get that name of the Goldfrapp song.