So You Think You Can Dance known as SYTYCD premiered on FOX tonight. As I blog from the Word Press App on my phone, the show begins. Same opening, same choreography and some soloists need to find their footing. Cat looked smouldering in a smoky eye and tossled hair.
First couple up was stunning Jordan and Tadd doing a surprising wonderful African jazz piece. The routines often become predictable but not this one. Impressive, love her extensions. Next up was Alexander and Sasha doing an impecable Travis Wall contemporary. Fierce music. Strong movements. Great performance. Two wonderful opening numbers. Judge and fan of the show, Megan Mullally, was interesting and refreshing as a guest judge with blonde Mary and honest Nigel.
Clarice was up with Broadway dancer Jess next and they picked Broadway. How perfect, a Tyce Diorio piece. It looked more like a dance competition piece over a Broadway number. Their turn leaps were amazing! Chainae, I believe it’s spelled. Wasn’t my favorite moment in the show. Ryan danced with Ricky and did a lyrical hip-hop. I loved it! She was great. The choreography was really nice. One of favorite pieces in tonight’s show.
Mitchell and Caitlyn performed a Sonya Tayeh jazz number and since Mitchell hurt his elbow, she danced with All-Star Robert. Sonya’s labors of physical movement are always powerful. It was great and she never disappoints. I enjoyed it but it didn’t keep my attention totally.
Up next were the boy that makes the noise and Miranda. Robert is talented but the “Wooo Man” kills me down with that noise and goofiness. The jive was the style and it didn’t work for me. Sorry. At fast-forward the judges seem to have liked it. I’ve seen it done before and better.
Missy and her amazing legs were up with Wadi and got a jazz piece. The girls this season seem very talented! WOW! What a routine?! To a fierce remix of “Judas” and they really worked it out! Great coupling.
Cutie Melanie and her pixie haircut danced with Marco in a contemporary creation of Travis Wall’s mind. So damn talented, these two. Standing O! Mary cries from the magic. Nigel offers possible Emmy nominations and Melanie as Queen Bee of the show, ever. They are two of the best dancers on the show this season!
Ashley and Chris try and tear up a hip-hop cheater piece. He pulls from past experiences to succeed. It wasn’t really very good. Best part was hearing Nigel comment on the possibility of Chris being a cross-dresser because of a stray bra.
Sexy Iveta has a fierce ballroom background and is paired up with top dancer Nick. Shock o’shock they chose ballroom quick-step. It seems many of the couples chose styles similar to theirs. Love her costume! Very, very fun routine! Up and energetic. Another Standing O!
It’s going to be a really great season! Can’t wait to see more…