So You Think You Can Dance
Results Show
August 3, 2006








Yeah, time for America’s favorite family dance show. What the hell is Cat wearing? I didn’t realize I tuned in to a 70s porno! Hello Saturday Night Fever. Oh and if you couldn’t tell already, love the suit. I take the porn comment back, but it's way 70's and I totes approve.

Opening Routine:
It’s a Mime Funeral! I don’t know what it was but it more than made up for last week’s not so great Chicago opening number. It was powerful, painful, raw, and incredibly moving. Travis’ flying front leap into Benji and Ivan’s arms. I rewatched it 3 times. I absoloved this routine! Choreographed by Mia Michaels.


“Hide and Seek” by Imogene Heap


I like the think that all of us on the blogs and boards are keeping this show alive! 12.5 million votes people, that is amazing. Next summer this show will be as big as Idol. We’ll make sure of it.

Cat just revealed out Top 3 Girls. Look, Cousin Heidi’s in blue again. I don’t know if you’ve realized or not but I sooooo broke the case on Heidi’s wardrobe. I’m calling out the wardrobe department. There’s a whole rainbow of fruit flavors available and I’m pretty sure Cousin Heidi can rock any one of them. Let’s get on other hues. Donyelle, namaste.

The Top 6 Solos:

Natalie – It was a wasted routine. I’m over her emotional numbers. Pull it together you are on television. There’s Allison, oy with the crying. These kids need to pull it together.


“I Would Die For You” by Jann Arden


Heidi – There she goes, that horse back is amazing. Muscle and sctructure. Its pretty amazing that body of hers. I liked the ending turns and split. Is anyone debating that she can move? No. Well Mia is. I had a whole huge debate with my boss over Mia. The difference between her harsh comments (and they are more jaded than Nigel’s) is that she is approaching this and each of them as a real dance scenario. She talks to them as if she was their dance instructor. She’s hard but she’s honest. She’s giving them the work over to ensure they continue to improve. I like that Mia Michaels…


“Hey Mama” by Black Eyed Peas


Donyelle - India.Donnie! I loved her solo, a mix of east meets west. Her outfit was an interesting choice but she looks beautiful. Mia tried to call Donyelle out on her growth and Howler Mary wasn’t having it. Its like everytime the choreographer gets real and tries to give America a dancers perspective the Producers zap either Nigel or Mary’s seats calling them into damage control!


“Buttons” by Pussycat Dolls


Travis – God the boards lit up over his “same routine” last night and even on his wardrobe choice. I’m glad he reads them; he totally changed his style and clothing for this solo. NOT! God, the wrath he’ll incur. That dumbstruck look at the end of his performance? High-sterical. Its like he didn’t realize he only had 30 seconds. Nigel called him a “stunning technician” and told him he could win this competition. Mary compared him to Rocky I think. Mia said it all. “It would be a privledge for me to hire and work with you for the rest of my career.”


“Flying Without Wings (A Capella)” by Westlife (I couldn't find the a capella)


Ivan’s poppin’ just seems to get better and better. His removal of the jean jacket was flawless and quiet (is that possible)? It just flew off with grace. The kid may be jailbait, but he can move move move! Mia’s fallen in love with Ivan, I just saw GMMR run down the street ready to rumble.

“I Question Mark” by Wade Robson


Benji – the stage slides are incredible (remember the only way Ivan could do that was with wheelies); his showmanship and charisma unbeatable. Nigel just solidified his Final 2 and they are Benji and Travis. Can I just point out that he did slam his head into the stair railing. Mia just called him out as being a “limited” but “special” dancer. Girl can cut you down just as fast as she can pump you up. A conundrum that Mia Michaels.


“Brown Derby Jump” by Cherry Poppin’ Daddies


Omarion performed. Wasn’t he in “You Got Served”? Well, at least there is a dance connection. Though his opening moves wouldn’t have put him past the audition process. These kids kick his ass in dance! And why don’t these musical performers use our dancers? It would be a great venue for them!

Nigel has news… The Bench is in, the Paso Doble as well! Ticket sale date has been moved up by 1 day to August 11th! Reset your calendars.


The Results:
Well not exactly. It’s the longest verbal recap I’ve ever heard as Cat runs though what seemed like every year and event of each contestants life. In the end, we narrowed the field down to 2 as Cat told Cousin Heidi she was safe for yet another week.

Time to narrow down the Guys. I’ve grown facial hair and now have scoliosis in the time it took Cat to recap the gents. Where’s my walker? 2007. 2009. 2020. The years are melting away. Finally, TRAVIS IS SAFE! He freaks, I freaked though as I’m now 70 (post recap) I almost broke a hip.

Oh, we’re dimming the lights.

The Results Part 2:
Natalie: “Oopah” Nigel is right, when Musa left this competition Natalie did lose a part of her spirit and drive. This is a hard one. I actually got choked up a little! Who knew?

Ivan – God, I’m teary. Seriously, I need to distance myself from these kids. The pouty shot of Allison and Ivan said it all. I’ll miss the Man-boy Jailbait Ivan.

I can see it now: 3:15am GMMR calls - she just got back from scrappin' with Mia. She's got a hand full of pills and a bottle of vodka beside her. She's fetal and sobbing uncontrollably. A friends work is never done. Ivan, you've ruined my girl.

*just a reminder, I post links to each song on iTunes, I hope it helps find some of those more hard to find numbers these performers choose each week.

Adieu:


"Suddenly I See" by KT Tunstall


"It's the End of the Road" by Matt Goss