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Round
of 9 (or "The Great American Mashup")
June
30
We're kicking into the last day of June.
Summer is fast rising and "So You Think You Can Dance" heads into the
top 9. In all, there are 3 girls and 6 guys. The odds are somewhat
stacked with a disadvantage, but anything goes. Let's get into it.
First off, Adechike gets to team up with Lauren do to a hip-hop routine
to "Hot-N-Fun" by N.E.R.D. w/ Nelly Furtado. After throwing away their
briefcases, they did some breakdancing. The clothing projectlies were
thrown off a bit and Lauren fake pushed him out. Adechike lifted Lauren
to the floor and did a quick split and both took their breifcases out.
What Adam said: Adechike brought out a new side of him.
What I said: Adechieke took it hard!
Next is Ashley tagging with Ade doing contemporary to "Cosmic Love" by
Florence + The Machine. Hard to tell there was some frockling about
including an ending with dimmed lights.
What Mia said: I loved the concept abotu trust.
What I said: They took that concept to death.
Another routine on the way, but first, we hear from Billy with a very
flexible solo.
Now up is Robert dancing with Courtney to a contemporary routine to "Xxxo"
by M.I.A. Pretty quirky. Robert was shirtless while Courtney wore
something to cover it up. It was very complex to see it throughout the
routine.
What Mia said: He needs to take ballet classes for better movement.
What I said: Robert, Contemporary is a bit harder than ballet.
Here's another solo. This time it's from Jose, a b-boy dancer.
Melinda gets to show off her Colombian heritage as she dances with
Pascha to do a salsa. Melinda pretended to take off her shoe, but it
didn't work. She then tried to go under Pascha, but countered it with a
fall down. That too, didn't work. She then did a flip over, and IT
worked. Pascha jumped over her, but almost got knocked off. Both did arm
work and even more later on.
What Mia said: She struggled and had pigeon-toed.
What I said: She's not helping in this competition.
A pair of solos go to Kent first for a flip sequence and then Alex, who
does the techinical stuff.
We move ahead with Lauren & Neil dancing Broadway to "Let Me Entertain
You" by Debbie Gibson. It says it in the graphic, but for statistical
purposes, it's actually Deborah Gibson. We're just checking. Neil reads
the paper and Lauren stops to tease her and throws Neil's hat out. Neil
did some knee slides and Lauren took part of her dress off and Neil
pretended to blow his nose with it. Lauren slinked halfway through Neil
and we saw on the videotape a strap breaking off and she kissed him away
to end it.
What Adam said: She was like Cyd Charrisse.
What I said: She nailed it despite a dress goof.
Ashley does her own solo. First, a but sultry, and then a bit harder.
Next comes Billy & Kathryn dancing contemporary to "Jar of Hearts" by
Christina Perri. This routine does create stories and in it, it was
about a boyfriend coming back from a breakup. There was emotion in this
routine.
What Mia said: Stop thinking about technique and work on connection.
What I said: I think there were some moments in which the pair got a
little seperated from them.
Robert gets ready for his solo. Look at his arms.
Now we have Jose dancing with Anya doing a samba to "Long Time" by
Shakira. Anya danced on top of a table and jumped into Jose. After a bit
of dancing, Anya went back to the table and soon after, Jose rolled over
it. It was pretty fiery throught this routine.
What Nigel said: He has a magical charisma.
What I said: He can bring any trick to the table.
Here we go. It's another tap solo by Melinda Sullivan.
Now we have Kent & Allison dancing a jazz number to "Heartburn" by
Alicia Keys. Both wanted to put a little sass into this routine, and
they did.
What Adam said: He needs to lose the jazz face.
What I said: He wants to get serious.
Okay, 2 more solos come in, this time from Adecheike & Lauren.
And to wrap the puppy up, Alex & Twitch dance hip-hop to the chagrin of
Tabitha & Napoleon. They set up in a psych's office and by the start of
it, it gets a little serious, bu then.....it explodes! Pure dancing in
its finest.
What Nigel said: It's emmy worthy.
What I said: It will be. Keep that up.
The month of June has come to a close, but we open up July tomorrow with
an elimination you have to see to believe. Have a good July, everyone!
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