I don't think there are enough words to express how much I love this show. And tonight definitely had moments that showed why. Normally I don't even like the early auditions because it's just an excuse to humiliate those poor noobs with no sense of themselves, but GOD I've missed this show, and even a little human cruelty couldn't ruin my good time.
Last year, Benji was crowned the "Champion of So You Think You Can Dance." Doesn't quite have the same ring as American Idol, but whatevs. There was confetti. And funny faces. Then the top 20 toured and I still kick myself for missing it. I will not be repeating that rookie mistake this year! Cat Deeley, decked out in a bitchin' poncho (Good to see that keen fashion sense is still around. [And this doesn't help the pregnancy rumors!]), asks how they will top it this year. A montage shows us some pretty sick dancers. I can't wait. Cat promises bigger crowds, sexier routines, more talent and more spectacular moves. Well, that should do the trick. That, and there's plenty of people falling and some brutal public humiliation! Join me, won't you, for So You Think You Can Dance?
Disclaimer: I have no dance training. But I do have eyes and a sense of what's ugly. Those are my qualifications to judge dancing.
The credits this year include most of my favorite moments from season 2. Hi Dmitri's chest. Nice to see you again. Nigel Lythgoe, the exec producer of American Idol (aka, one rich motherfucker) and ballroom champion Mary Murphy (aka, The Joker) are joined by hip-hop choreographer Dan Karraty in their search for America's favorite dancer. The search starts in my hometown, New York City, home to more dance schools than any other city in the world, so we're told. Stowing that little tidbit away for Jeopardy! The crowd mugs for the camera. I love that we will never see these people again, though some of them look like pretty good dancers to me.
Lol, editors juxtapose one girl saying she will bust out the white-girl moves as Cat dances in the whitest manner possible. I also love the adorable gay that pirouettes into a wall plastered with posters for 300, like he was drawn to them by the power of Xenu.
Cat explains that all these dancers want one thing: a ticket to Vegas, where they'll go through dancer boot-camp to be whittled down to the top-20, but more on that later. Today each dancer has a minute to impress the judges, and they'll either be sent straight to Vegas, sent straight home to cry, or be asked to stick around to learn choreography.
But enough of all this yakity-yak, on to the dancers! New York's first dancer- with- a- random- backstory is Dancing Derrick. He's about as winning as you'd imagine, which is to say not at all. I feel kind of bad because I think he's at least socially slow, but he signed the waiver to be on TV, so game on. Basically, he likes to dance a lot so people call him Dancing Derrick. "Holla!" He adds. Holla indeed.
We get some clips of Derrick dancing in the street and basically, he looks like that Martin Short character from SNL. The one that plays the triangle and has a cowlick. That guy.
Somebody get this boy a triangle STAT!
Derrick's the first up in front of the judges in New York City and he's dancing to totally obnoxious techno. The judges faces read "This is going to be a long day." He's a complete spazz, but they don't cut him off. Derrick can't catch his breath at the end and the judges totally call him on the fact that he said he could dance for a long time without getting tired, and yet here he is gasping for air. For a second it looks like he might puke, which I so don't want because they'll just play that clip over and over.
The judges dismiss Dancing Derrick on the grounds that it WASN'T REAL DANCING. He tries to explain something about "leg quickness" and vows to audition again another year. And then seeks medical attention.
The next dancer we see is a chubby girl dancing to Evanescence. Auuggh I feel so bad for this girl, but a good rule to stick by is, if you're dancing to Evanescence, you probably suck at dancing. Evanescence is the music of the emo and untalented. This time the judges faces say "How do I put this nicely?" as they watch her dance. Oh god, she's rolling on the floor.
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Comments (11)
I, too, LOVE this show! Fabulous recap!!!
My son brought up the girl who injured her ankle last year during the tryouts. She was awesome but had to leave. Nigel gave her a free pass for this year....anyone remember that? I hope Nigel does!
Can't wait for more Cat wardrobe insight!
Lookin' forward to the next show and recap!
1 of 11 | Posted by KikiC![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on May 29, 2007 12:28 PM
oh my gosh. this show had me laughing out loud, and so did your recap! i possess the same qualifications to be a judge as you do, and love the use of your techincal terms. i too was not impressed by katie the dance teacher who forces her students to wear bikinis and half jackets...what IS that?
also: "i have a new motto: i'm the best." this has gotten me through several low moments the past couple of days. that, and tucking my hair into my sweater before kicking and jumping around. can't wait for the next episode!
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Posted on May 29, 2007 1:01 PM
this is absolutely my favorite show. those ballroom dancers at the beginning were completely amazing and i will be very surprised if at least the girl of the couple doesn't make it all the way. (nigel seemed to be quite interested in her, which always helps--gross.) i absolutely cannot wait for the next episode and for the whole season.
what else does this person recap? i don't usually read the recaps on this site anymore, but i'm so obsessed with this show that i couldn't help it. i miss amanda, but she's my sister, so i'm biased. good start, krank mills.
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Posted on May 29, 2007 1:36 PM
I've been a dancer for almost 15 years and I'm still shocked at the ways in which people ruin the art of dance.
I almost peed myself laughing at the girl who was interpreting the death of Jesus via dance, complete with magenta hot pants and a tiara.
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Posted on May 29, 2007 3:04 PM
I love this show.... I'm no dancer but as you said.. I have eyes and I know what's good and what's not.
Anyways... am I the only one that has to turn away from the tv during the totally humiliating dances? I mean it just pains me when these delusional people think they can dance and make total asses of themselves.
Yes it's hilarious, but so so embarassing heh
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Posted on May 29, 2007 4:30 PM
"Nigel can't say enough times that Sex will never be a dancer. Seriously, Nigel can make sure that happens. He, like, owns the entertainment industry."
LMAO, so true tho!
I sort of understand how people can be deluded enough to think they are good singers, but how does that happen with dancing? I mean...seriously, there are mirrors and you can see what you look like, whereas in singing you might just never hear a recording of yourself.
Jamal is awesome, I really hope he makes it to the top 20. Benji's sister auditions this year, so I'm excited for that too.
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Posted on May 29, 2007 4:37 PM
Being a veteran dancer myself (over 20 years) and a part-time dance teacher, I totally love and hate this show.
Firstly, I love it because it showcases all these wonderful dancers. It's great to see that we have such talent in the world nowadays. Secondly, the hilarity from some "fabulous" dancers(Dave Soller are you reading this??) tides me over for at least a week, usually.
However, I get very depressed when horrific dancers tell us that they are dance teachers. People, that is a CRIME. They are instilling POOR technique into our children!!! Won't somebody please think of the children!!
All in all, great ep and great recap. But just out of curiousity, what happened to Amanda? Or does KrankMills = Amanda?
~Georgia~
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Posted on May 29, 2007 10:22 PM
And also, Sex=priceless. This guys MUST be delusional. It's his mother's fault really. You should encourage your kids to do what you love, but when they tell you they're going to make a career out of something they SUCK at, tell them it's a BAD, BAD idea. Ugh. And that guy is the epitome of non-sexy. I would bet millions that he's a virgin and has never had an actual girlfriend. It's sad he has to bring his mother along to defend him. He's 33 for crying out loud!
And those shorts. *shudders* HIDEOUS.
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Posted on May 29, 2007 11:11 PM
YES! I am so glad someone is recapping this show!
Did anyone else notice that Anya kept moving her skirt up and showing her bum whenever she did a turn? She knows who to play for (nigel)
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Posted on May 30, 2007 8:03 AM
Ah - SYTYCD is back! This show is the reason I started reading TVgasm. I really despise the early shows, but I'm so, so, so excited to have my fabulous addiction back. Thanks for the recap!
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Posted on May 30, 2007 4:59 PM
Krank Mills wrote the excellent recaps for America's Next Top Model for those who are wondering...
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Posted on May 31, 2007 9:31 AM