Wow. And you thought the Rachel cut was getting old.

After nearly trampling Cat Deely, the contestants run through an auditorium, onto the stage. We've seen a few of them before, but mostly not. In his welcoming remarks, Nigel references the old, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." Grooossssss. But also, he says that this could really change their lives. Mmmmm, make them want it Nigel! Their first class is with Shane Sparks.

Shane makes a lot of ridiculous noises as he choreographs like "BUM pa pa ka-ka," but what's even funnier is that by the end the dancers are echoing him. After the class everyone's split into groups of ten to perform for the "jidges," as Cat Deely likes to call them.

Some, like Jesús (Chuy), are confident. Hey, it's nice to see a familiar face! But another familiar face is not feeling so ready. It's Olivia, who was already a drama-queen at the initial auditions (her mom had the possibly cancerous lump, but we never heard the results of the biopsy). I'm losing patience with by the second. Olivia is whining that she doesn't know why everyone else is feeling confident, because she isn't. Maybe cause they've taken a class in the last three years? How's that for an explanation, SLACKER?

Cat explains how this process works: each dancer will be judged by the panel with a yes or no. Three yesses and you move on immediately. Two, you dance for your life. One or zero, you're going home. Judging these Vegas auditions are Nigel, Mary Murphy, Shane Sparks and Mia Michaels. Guess who's going to be the stingiest with her yesses? I'll give you a hint, it's not Mary Murphy.

Our first group contains the teacher/student combo of Katie and Ashley, who made it through at the New York auditions. And, they're both not moving on. Well that was fast. Bye, losers! But they're not alone, as many others are unceremoniously sent home, including Brianne, the blonde who "grew up a little" on a cruise ship after graduation and gay quarterback Miles. Wah wah.

I just "grew up a little" in my mouth.

How would those lindy-hoppers fare at hip-hop? Gah, that Eva! She's pretty, but could she be wearing more garish colors? Hot pink and olive do not work together with her skin tone. My eyes! How'd they do with the judges? Nigel and Mary like Michael and Eva based on their initial audition, but Shane and Mia are unimpressed. The Lindy-hoppers will be dancing for their lives. God, so dramatic and we're only 7 minutes in.

How will Olivia do? I though it looked pretty obvious that she was unclear on all the steps, but Nigel, Mary and Shane all give her their vote so she's safe for now. Mia is being a hard ass. Olivia cries. Of course.

Before the next round, Michael and Eva must dance for the judges. In the same costume as always. BO-ring! It's a cute routine, but I'd like to see more lindy-hopping going on and less hip swiveling. But what do I know? The judges loved it and both are on to the next round.

Now that's how to bend over, girl!

Later that afternoon, it's time for a little Samba with Mary Murphy for the remaining sixty-two contestants. Lots more room on that stage now. Ooh, and there to help her teach is Dmitri. Missed him!

Rawr. Hi Tiger.

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Posted in So You Think You Can Dance by Krank Mills at 7:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (10)
Last Comment: jennm926 on Jun 12, 2007 08:30 AM.

Comments (10)

Shollia :

Well we already know who goes through, I'm just pissed we didn't get to see the clogger or that weird rubber arms guy during vegas week. I mean come on.. WTF is the point in showing them SO much and building us up so much for them and then they're not even going to show them ANY during Vegas??

1 of 10 | Posted by Shollia | Posted on June 10, 2007 7:50 AM

TinkerbellAPixie :

I agree with Shollia - I hate that they get us attached to people and then don't bother to follow up on them. I liked that little clogger boy he was cute in his weird way.

I am not a fan of contemporary at all and Mia just seems so bizarre.

And I had such mixed feelings seeing Dmitri again - his hair was just not doing it for me. But it was fun to see Mary getting all hot for him.

2 of 10 | Posted by TinkerbellAPixie | Posted on June 10, 2007 8:56 AM

Jeebo :

I love this show cuz the dancers are either really great and unique or AWFUL...poor things, they really do think they can dance...but they can't. I wish they showed more actual dancing than drama, but oh well. The one thing I can't STAND is the female judge's (Mary) laugh. It is the most god-awful, braying, irritating sound I have ever heard. My bleeding ears.

3 of 10 | Posted by Jeebo | Posted on June 10, 2007 2:37 PM

jennm926 :

Am I the only one who was totally annoyed with Baby Oil Jessie? They haven't even started yet, and I'm so over her.

And it WAS good to see Dmitri back on the show again, but I wish they would have brought back Artem from Season 1. He was, by far, the hottest dancer on the show. Ever.

4 of 10 | Posted by jennm926 | Posted on June 11, 2007 6:49 AM

happy_gal :

Jenn, I totally agree about Artem. He was the hottest and best dancer ever to be on this show. Is he still dating Carrie Ann INNABA from DWTS?

5 of 10 | Posted by happy_gal | Posted on June 11, 2007 7:24 AM

Laurie :

Jennm- You are not alone, I am totally annoyed by her as well. Why are all her solos done to the same freaking song? I find her dancing to be totally boring and uninspired, I don't know what the judges see in her.

6 of 10 | Posted by Laurie | Posted on June 11, 2007 7:25 AM

aloveaffairwithtivo :

Ugh! I so do do not like Jessie (baby oil girl) either...was she really wearing rubber boots? They looked like rain boots to me.

7 of 10 | Posted by aloveaffairwithtivo | Posted on June 11, 2007 11:12 AM

DeepPurple23 :

Yes Artim and Carrie Ann are still together, I believe that they have just moved in together in a new home. And I would agree that they wipped through Vegas way too quick, we didn't even get to see some of the great people from the auditions, they at least could have pointed it out when they were booted.

Two other things, I know against the grain, but I like Jessie better now than at first, and I love Mia she is an outstanding choreographer. I know I spelled it wrong, "F7" doesn't work here. :) And I love how Mia is tough on the bad dancers and stingy with her yeses.

8 of 10 | Posted by DeepPurple23 | Posted on June 12, 2007 7:03 AM

tulip618 :

i too cannot stand jessie. i don't get her "style" of dance at ALL and was totally shocked when the judges loved it. ick.

9 of 10 | Posted by tulip618 | Posted on June 12, 2007 7:37 AM

jennm926 :

Whew! Y'all made me feel so much better in my dislike of Jessie. Thanks, Guys - I'm glad I'm not alone.

I do, however have this sinking feeling she's going to be the Natalie of this season - I sure hope not, though!

And yes, she WAS wearing galoshes! What. Was. That?!

10 of 10 | Posted by jennm926 | Posted on June 12, 2007 8:30 AM

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