I decided to take a break last week from blogging SYTYCD so I could enjoy the show and put my iPhone away. I blog the show on my WordPress App and it can be slightly frustrating, at times. When I heard on Twitter that Travis Wall was judging and Justin Giles was choreographing, I had to watch and share thoughts. I danced against Justin during our youth at Showstoppers and Dance Makers in Myrtle Beach and our Cadillacs only beat his Southern Strutt once but damn it felt good.
The Southern Strutt were/are phenomenal and we only hoped to have been seen and become as good as the Strutt was. They made us become better performers by being the best and the ones the spotlight always shined on. The Southern Strutt gave me the onstage confidence that I never would have had without knowing who they were. And I never danced with them. I only danced like them. There’s my hero worship. Let’s watch the show!
The Top 14 perform and Carmen Electra joins the judges along with Travis and adds beauty, but not much else. Wish they’d change the opening a bit. Same choreo for all the years. Cat looks good. Fun, even. Travis who is everywhere looks dapper. Carmen admitted a love for trashing which I assume is hair throwing and body rocking.
Guy group number with Justin choreographing. He looks good. The routine was powerful but different from what I was expecting. Would have loved to see the guys dancing more choreography together. Lots of solos within group. Got Tweet from my dancing buddy Jon Paul about Justin making his mom Nancy proud. I agree. Good for him! Would love to be in his shoes.
Melanie and Marco were first. “Americano” by Gaga. Yawn. Sorry to say. It was sloppy and not he best they’ve done. Oh Travis, the cheerleader. He worships them. Carmen, you’re very pretty. The routine didn’t grab me. Mary’s spray-tan is too much. Loved Cat’s comment about Marco not inhaling. You had to have watched.
Sasha and Alexander tried to hip-hop-until-they-don’t-stop-stop. What was the tree prop about?! I didn’t mind the routine, too much. Sasha was the star of the number. It was alright.
Next Jordan and her legs danced with Tadd. Ooh, smoke machine. Dreamy. I’m a tough sell tonight, and as of late. It was the waltz but missed the mark for me. Didn’t grab me and I watched her. It’s all about the girls this season! However, I heard where the ratings are lower this season. Eh, it is what is. I’ve been agreeing with Travis’ comments most. Very similar to mine.
Jess performed with Clarice dancing a Justin Giles piece. Very nice. Really enjoyed it. Great choreography. Judges loved it as did I. Best routine of the evening so far.
Ashley wore some high heels into church before sexy Chris’ montage began. Salsa was the flavor of the routine and I was ready to be worked. She looked like she was 7′ tall. Her legs were amazing. I disagree with Travis. “You know I love you guys.” Blah, blah. Carmen agrees, of course. Mary, too. I liked it. There.
Ryan shares her connection with Mia Michaels and worships, as do I. Ricky’s voice echoes for dramatic effect when he talks about being a cheerleader in high school. Jazz, dated but fun and technical. Watch the girls more than the guys. Oh, Carmen having fun.
Next up we see Caitlyn and Mitchell’s gorgeous ass fall in love through a Mandy Moore contemporary. I called the standing ovation. Best routine of the night. Easily. I agree with Mary! Great, great performance!
Final seven girls do a sexy jazz piece. Fun number! Nigel was jumping up and down of excitement. Good Night.