Tuesday, August 6, 2013

So You Think You Can Dance, Ep. 10.13

I don't usually comment on group numbers, but that opening Bollywood group performance was awesome! I love Bollywood, and seeing that many people doing it at once was crazy! Very cool!

In Danger: Jenna, Alan, Malece, Nico, Amy, Tucker
Wow, there are some surprising names called out this week. They Nico and Jenna to safety, and the other 4 dance their solos.

Hayley & Nico-Broadway
This is a new pair this week, and they complimented each other very well. They both brought the drama and acting to the number. And then...that flip! HOLY CRAP! She pulled her leg straight up to her head and he pulled her, split and all, over his back vertically. That was insane!

Malece & Alan-Jazz
How cute are they? Alan did an amazing job bringing to life the famous old Hollywood dancing. Malece was great, as usual, but I actually think Alan's facial expressions were so reminiscent of that era. Really cute number. Nigel was way harsh!

Jenna & Tucker-Paso Doble
A pirate Paso Doble...that's a first! So, Tucker is injured, so Alex Wong takes his place. Jenna has been a favorite of mine since the beginning...I can't believe she was in the bottom 3 again. She did an amazing job. She was fierce and sexy, just what this Paso called for.

Makenzie & Paul-Contemporary
Not the best, most exciting Contemporary piece I've ever seen, but they danced it well. The best parts were the lifts...those were amazing.

Amy & Fik-Shun-Viennese Waltz
This is about as far away from Fik-Shun's comfort zone as you can get. But you know what? He looked like a ballroom dancer out there! He's like a chameleon. He just blends right into each style, and he looks like he doesn't even have to try that hard. And that over head lift was incredible. His strength surprises me every week. Amy was gorgeous and her movements were so fluid and light.

Jasmine & Aaron-Hip-Hop
What a fun routine! This dance had a little bit of everything. They were hitting it hard and there was a lot of playfulness and fun as well. I wasn't a huge fan of Aaron at the beginning, but he is growing on me, and I love his chemistry with Jasmine. For a tapper, he's really proved to be a great overall dancer. There really isn't anything Jasmine can't make look good.

Eliminated: Malece & Alan
WHAT?! I cannot believe they eliminated Malece! I thought she was a front runner. And I'm going to miss Alan. I wish they would have eliminated Tucker instead since he is hurt and couldn't dance this week, except for his solo.Bummer to lose both of them tonight.

So, now we have our top 10. Next week, they will be saying goodbye to their partners, and they will each be dancing with an All-Star.

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