Dancing With the Stars professional dancer Gleb Savchenko has a busy schedule, which includes touring and many different performances.
The 40-year-old has appeared in 11 seasons of DWTS with partners, including comedian Nikki Glazer, singer Lauren Alaina, and reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump.
Gleb last partnered with actress Mira Sorvino to compete in Season 32, which finished airing in late 2023.
While Gleb and Mira finished 10th amongst the competitors, it still involved countless hours of practice and performing for the show.
Following the season, the DWTS pro worked in two other events, including the DWTS Live 2024 Tour, which started earlier this year.
That event featured Gleb with many of his co-stars from the dance competition show, and based on recent comments he’s had a bit too much of them for now.
Gleb on the situation with his DWTS co-stars: ‘We don’t want to see each other’
In recent remarks, Gleb...
The 40-year-old has appeared in 11 seasons of DWTS with partners, including comedian Nikki Glazer, singer Lauren Alaina, and reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump.
Gleb last partnered with actress Mira Sorvino to compete in Season 32, which finished airing in late 2023.
While Gleb and Mira finished 10th amongst the competitors, it still involved countless hours of practice and performing for the show.
Following the season, the DWTS pro worked in two other events, including the DWTS Live 2024 Tour, which started earlier this year.
That event featured Gleb with many of his co-stars from the dance competition show, and based on recent comments he’s had a bit too much of them for now.
Gleb on the situation with his DWTS co-stars: ‘We don’t want to see each other’
In recent remarks, Gleb...
- 5/7/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Dancing With The Stars pro Gleb Savchenko admittedly needs a little break from his costars.
The 40-year-old dancer recently wrapped up the 2024 tour with several of his castmates before beginning another professional dance project. Although the Season 33 premiere is still several months away, Gleb wants to take some time away from the other DWTS stars.
Was there some sort of falling out? What exactly did he have to say about the subject?
Read on and see where Gleb Savchenko’s head is at the moment.
Gleb Savchenko Needed Time Away From The DWTS Gang
Several of the DWTS 2024 tour cast members reunited for a dinner to catch up. Gleb Savchenko was noticeably absent from the photos.
In a new interview, he confessed to needing a break from the other dancers. What’s going on?
Gleb Savchenko/Instagram
At the moment, Gleb Savchenko is finishing up his run with Chippendales in Las Vegas.
The 40-year-old dancer recently wrapped up the 2024 tour with several of his castmates before beginning another professional dance project. Although the Season 33 premiere is still several months away, Gleb wants to take some time away from the other DWTS stars.
Was there some sort of falling out? What exactly did he have to say about the subject?
Read on and see where Gleb Savchenko’s head is at the moment.
Gleb Savchenko Needed Time Away From The DWTS Gang
Several of the DWTS 2024 tour cast members reunited for a dinner to catch up. Gleb Savchenko was noticeably absent from the photos.
In a new interview, he confessed to needing a break from the other dancers. What’s going on?
Gleb Savchenko/Instagram
At the moment, Gleb Savchenko is finishing up his run with Chippendales in Las Vegas.
- 5/6/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
*Caution: Spoilers Ahead
“Dancing With the Stars” kicked off Latin night on Tuesday in week 2 of the season 32 competition, and the 13 stars still standing — along with their pro partners — brought their very best to the ballroom.
The second week of competition proved to be a particular challenge for the couples, with a focus on Latin routines that required a bit more style, speed and physicality. As always, some celebs shined bright as standout talents, while others stumbled hard.
After two hours of passionate and greatly improved dances, it was up to America to vote on who deserved to perform once more next week, and whose time was already up.
In the end — through a combination of judges scores and audience votes — two couples were determined to be in jeopardy: Jamie Lynn Spears and Alan Bersten, as well as Adrian Peterson and Britt Stewart.
Despite not being at the bottom of the leaderboard,...
“Dancing With the Stars” kicked off Latin night on Tuesday in week 2 of the season 32 competition, and the 13 stars still standing — along with their pro partners — brought their very best to the ballroom.
The second week of competition proved to be a particular challenge for the couples, with a focus on Latin routines that required a bit more style, speed and physicality. As always, some celebs shined bright as standout talents, while others stumbled hard.
After two hours of passionate and greatly improved dances, it was up to America to vote on who deserved to perform once more next week, and whose time was already up.
In the end — through a combination of judges scores and audience votes — two couples were determined to be in jeopardy: Jamie Lynn Spears and Alan Bersten, as well as Adrian Peterson and Britt Stewart.
Despite not being at the bottom of the leaderboard,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Hey, "Dancing With The Stars" fans. Tonight, October 3, 2023, another new Live, performances/results episode of Dancing With The Stars' current season 32 did indeed hit the air. The judges: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli were on hand. The theme for tonight's episode was Latin Night. So, everyone performed to only Latin music. It was revealed that Charity Lawson's pro dance partner Artem Chigvintsev got Covid. So, Ezra Sosa danced with Charity tonight. Lele Pons and Brandon Armstrong kicked off the performances with a Samba routine. Afterwards, Derek said, "That was spicy. It got a little wild and crazy at times, but it was a great way to start “Latin Night.” Bruno said,"I liked your energy. You're the life of the party, but you need to polish and finish the details." Carrie Ann said, "That her performance did get a little wild."...
- 10/4/2023
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
This article contains spoilers for the Oct. 3 episode of “Dancing With the Stars.”
Latin Night saw a lot of missteps on “Dancing With the Stars,” but also some very sexy Sambas, Salsas and Rumbas. Actress Xochitl Gomez and singer Jason Mraz tied at the top of the leaderboard with 24 points each.
Marvel star Xochitl joked that with a name like hers, people would expect she was “born knowing how to Salsa,” but that it wasn’t true. “Salsa is your superpower,” said judge Carrie Ann Inaba, who compared her to Egot singer, actress and dancer Rita Moreno. Derek Gough gushed, “Your spins are out of control,” calling her performance “exceptional,” while Bruno Tonioli proclaimed it “superb.”
Singer Jason Mraz, a surprise breakout dance star in Week 1, had the last dance of the evening, a romantic Rumba with Daniella Karagach. Derek raved, “You nailed it.”
Jason Mraz danced a Rumba with...
Latin Night saw a lot of missteps on “Dancing With the Stars,” but also some very sexy Sambas, Salsas and Rumbas. Actress Xochitl Gomez and singer Jason Mraz tied at the top of the leaderboard with 24 points each.
Marvel star Xochitl joked that with a name like hers, people would expect she was “born knowing how to Salsa,” but that it wasn’t true. “Salsa is your superpower,” said judge Carrie Ann Inaba, who compared her to Egot singer, actress and dancer Rita Moreno. Derek Gough gushed, “Your spins are out of control,” calling her performance “exceptional,” while Bruno Tonioli proclaimed it “superb.”
Singer Jason Mraz, a surprise breakout dance star in Week 1, had the last dance of the evening, a romantic Rumba with Daniella Karagach. Derek raved, “You nailed it.”
Jason Mraz danced a Rumba with...
- 10/4/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Just when you thought the pandemic had stopped kicking at the shins of Dancing with the Stars, then comes news that — argh! — it’s not over yet. Poor Artem Chigvintsev has Covid! Now his Bachelorette partner Charity Lawson has to dance with Ezra Sosa, a lucky member of the background troupe who now gets his 15 minutes under the mirror ball. It shouldn’t hurt Lawson’s standing; she was the only quasi-ringer to emerge from the premiere night performances.
Notice how I said quasi. That’s right, DWTS watchers: unlike previous seasons, this batch of hoofers didn’t come armed with a decade of dance lessons or a previous life as a TikTok dance star. This season is chock full of straight-up amateurs, people! Finally, some perfectly passable dancing that makes us all warm and fuzzy about the golden days of DWTS.
Enough with the reminiscing. Bring on Latin night!
Notice how I said quasi. That’s right, DWTS watchers: unlike previous seasons, this batch of hoofers didn’t come armed with a decade of dance lessons or a previous life as a TikTok dance star. This season is chock full of straight-up amateurs, people! Finally, some perfectly passable dancing that makes us all warm and fuzzy about the golden days of DWTS.
Enough with the reminiscing. Bring on Latin night!
- 10/4/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Week two of Dancing With the Stars has come to a close and the scores have been revealed!
Episode two of ABC’s dancing competition series aired on Tuesday (October 3) and the 13 couples took to the ballroom for “Latin Night” performances.
DWTS is back on ABC this season, after a brief 1 season stint on Disney+ last year.
Fans voted throughout the night and the voting methods closed right after the final performance of the night.
Click inside to see the scorecard for all contestants…
Keep scrolling to see the scorecard for all of the contestants on week one…
Tyson Beckford and pro partner Jenna Johnson – 18 out of 30 points
Xochitl Gomez and pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy – 24 out of 30 points
Alyson Hannigan and pro partner Sasha Farber – 19 out of 30 points
Harry Jowsey and pro partner Rylee Arnold – 15 out of 30 points
Charity Lawson and pro partner Ezra Sosa – 21 out of 30 points
Ariana Madix...
Episode two of ABC’s dancing competition series aired on Tuesday (October 3) and the 13 couples took to the ballroom for “Latin Night” performances.
DWTS is back on ABC this season, after a brief 1 season stint on Disney+ last year.
Fans voted throughout the night and the voting methods closed right after the final performance of the night.
Click inside to see the scorecard for all contestants…
Keep scrolling to see the scorecard for all of the contestants on week one…
Tyson Beckford and pro partner Jenna Johnson – 18 out of 30 points
Xochitl Gomez and pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy – 24 out of 30 points
Alyson Hannigan and pro partner Sasha Farber – 19 out of 30 points
Harry Jowsey and pro partner Rylee Arnold – 15 out of 30 points
Charity Lawson and pro partner Ezra Sosa – 21 out of 30 points
Ariana Madix...
- 10/4/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Charity Lawson is doing her best to see her recent Dancing With the Stars complication through rose-colored glasses after partner Artem Chigvintsev announced that he is unable to compete on Tuesday’s episode since he tested positive for Covid-19.
Lawson, whose season as the lead on ABC’s The Bachelorette aired its finale in August, took to social media Tuesday to address Chigvintsev’s health setback. Lawson will instead partner with Ezra Sosa, who has previously been part of the show’s dance troupe and makes his debut as a dance pro for the Latin Week episode.
“What a week it’s been, but @theartemc has been the best through it all,” Lawson wrote on her Instagram Stories. “I’m so grateful for @ezra.sosa and So Excited to dance with him. Don’t forget to Vote for me please, please, please.” She added, “I promise to do everyone proud!
Lawson, whose season as the lead on ABC’s The Bachelorette aired its finale in August, took to social media Tuesday to address Chigvintsev’s health setback. Lawson will instead partner with Ezra Sosa, who has previously been part of the show’s dance troupe and makes his debut as a dance pro for the Latin Week episode.
“What a week it’s been, but @theartemc has been the best through it all,” Lawson wrote on her Instagram Stories. “I’m so grateful for @ezra.sosa and So Excited to dance with him. Don’t forget to Vote for me please, please, please.” She added, “I promise to do everyone proud!
- 10/3/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Dancing with the Stars” continued its 32nd season on October 3. So what happened on “Latin Night” when the remaining competitors performed a samba, rumba, cha cha, salsa or tango? Follow along below for our live blog with all the minute-by-minute developments and commentary throughout the night.
See‘Dancing with the Stars’ slugfest: Debating Matt Walsh’s elimination, and is Charity Lawson is already a lock for the finals? [Watch]
Last week comedian and actor Matt Walsh was the first celebrity eliminated from the competition, leaving 13 to compete for the Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy: model Tyson Beckford, actress Xochitl Gomez, actress Alyson Hannigan, “Too Hot to Handle” star Harry Jowsey, “The Bachelorette” alum Charity Lawson, “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix, singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, NFL player Adrian Peterson, social media personality Lele Pons, Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, actress Jamie Lynn Spears, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Mauricio Umansky and “Brady Bunch” actor Barry Williams.
See‘Dancing with the Stars’ slugfest: Debating Matt Walsh’s elimination, and is Charity Lawson is already a lock for the finals? [Watch]
Last week comedian and actor Matt Walsh was the first celebrity eliminated from the competition, leaving 13 to compete for the Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy: model Tyson Beckford, actress Xochitl Gomez, actress Alyson Hannigan, “Too Hot to Handle” star Harry Jowsey, “The Bachelorette” alum Charity Lawson, “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix, singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, NFL player Adrian Peterson, social media personality Lele Pons, Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, actress Jamie Lynn Spears, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Mauricio Umansky and “Brady Bunch” actor Barry Williams.
- 10/3/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Artem Chigvintsev is going to miss the October 3 episode of Dancing With the Stars, but his partner Charity Lawson will continue in the competition with the assistance of another professional.
Dancing With the Stars announced the last-minute shakeup going into Latin Night on social media. They explained why Artem would be out and revealed who would be joining Charity on the dance floor.
Read more about the change to Dancing With the Stars…
According to a post on Instagram, Artem tested positive for Covid. In his place, Charity will partner with Ezra Sosa.
DWTS wished Artem a speedy recovery, and both Charity and Ezra took to the comments section to share their reaction.
“gonna make you proud Artem,” Ezra promised.
Charity seemed excited going into the next night of the competition. “Grateful for @ezra.sosa stepping in and getting the job done!!! Don’t miss tonight and make sure to Vote for me,...
Dancing With the Stars announced the last-minute shakeup going into Latin Night on social media. They explained why Artem would be out and revealed who would be joining Charity on the dance floor.
Read more about the change to Dancing With the Stars…
According to a post on Instagram, Artem tested positive for Covid. In his place, Charity will partner with Ezra Sosa.
DWTS wished Artem a speedy recovery, and both Charity and Ezra took to the comments section to share their reaction.
“gonna make you proud Artem,” Ezra promised.
Charity seemed excited going into the next night of the competition. “Grateful for @ezra.sosa stepping in and getting the job done!!! Don’t miss tonight and make sure to Vote for me,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Dancing With the Stars will be down a pro when the second episode of the season airs tonight at 8 p.m. on ABC.
The series announced via social media this afternoon that Artem Chigvintsev will be M.I.A. from the episode.
He has tested positive for Covid-19 and cannot compete on Tuesday's episode.
While Chigvintsev is out of the installment, his celebrity partner will dance with someone else in the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy competition.
"Artem will not be dancing tonight due to Covid," reads a statement on the show's official Instagram account.
"Wishing him a quick recovery!"
The account revealed that Bachelorette alum Charity Lawson will perform her Latin Night routine with troupe member Ezra Sosa.
"Gonna make you proud Artem," Sosa wrote in the comments section, adding the following:
"We got this @charitylawson."
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Artem responded,...
The series announced via social media this afternoon that Artem Chigvintsev will be M.I.A. from the episode.
He has tested positive for Covid-19 and cannot compete on Tuesday's episode.
While Chigvintsev is out of the installment, his celebrity partner will dance with someone else in the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy competition.
"Artem will not be dancing tonight due to Covid," reads a statement on the show's official Instagram account.
"Wishing him a quick recovery!"
The account revealed that Bachelorette alum Charity Lawson will perform her Latin Night routine with troupe member Ezra Sosa.
"Gonna make you proud Artem," Sosa wrote in the comments section, adding the following:
"We got this @charitylawson."
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Artem responded,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The Bachelorette‘s Charity Lawson will have to hit the dance floor tonight without her partner: Artem Chigvintsev has Covid.
The show’s official Instagram account announced Tuesday that Ezra Sosa will fill in tonight for Chigvintsev on the ABC show. Chigvintsev also posted a statement.
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So sad announce I will not be performing with @charitylaws_ tonight on @officialdwts due to
Covid. But good news Charity is still dancing tonight with the amazing Ezra Sosa who’s stepped in please give them love and support and Don't Forget To Vote text Charity to 21523 #dwts pic.twitter.com/qCmCXyZtmg
— Artem Chigvintsev (@artemchigvintse) October 3, 2023
It’s been tough keeping Covid out of the ballroom. Cases were announced in 2021 and 2022. In season 30, Cheryl Burke and her partner Cody Rigsby both tested positive for Covid and had to perform...
The show’s official Instagram account announced Tuesday that Ezra Sosa will fill in tonight for Chigvintsev on the ABC show. Chigvintsev also posted a statement.
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So sad announce I will not be performing with @charitylaws_ tonight on @officialdwts due to
Covid. But good news Charity is still dancing tonight with the amazing Ezra Sosa who’s stepped in please give them love and support and Don't Forget To Vote text Charity to 21523 #dwts pic.twitter.com/qCmCXyZtmg
— Artem Chigvintsev (@artemchigvintse) October 3, 2023
It’s been tough keeping Covid out of the ballroom. Cases were announced in 2021 and 2022. In season 30, Cheryl Burke and her partner Cody Rigsby both tested positive for Covid and had to perform...
- 10/3/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Dancing With the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev has Covid and will not dance in Tuesday’s episode, the ABC competition announced via social media.
Former Bachelorette Charity Lawson will perform her Latin Night number with troupe member Ezra Sosa in Chigvintsev’s absence.
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- 10/3/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Hey, "So You Think You Can Dance" fans. Tonight, July 20, 2022, another Live performances/results edition of So You Think You Can Dance's current season 17 did indeed air with judges: Leah Remini, Stephen “tWitch” Boss and JoJo Siwa. Tonight's episode kicked off with them revealing that the top 6 dancers Keaton, Essence, Alexis, Carter, Ralyn and Beau were getting paired with some So You Think You Can Dance All-Stars. The All-Stars featured tonight were: Comfort Fedoke, Koine Iwasaki, Bailey Munoz, Amy Yakima, Ezra Sosa and Lex Ishimoto. After all of that, the top 6 dancers performed a group number with the All-Stars. Then, the top 6 dancers performed a routine with an All-Star in the All-Star’s preferred style.
- 7/20/2022
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
JoJo Siwa is ready to see what life is like outside of the public eye in the trailer for her new Facebook Watch show, “JoJo Goes.”
After making her debut on “Dance Moms,” Siwa has spent the past decade in the spotlight. In her new show, she’ll spend time doing some of the things she missed out on like joining sports teams, taking classes and going to summer camp.
“It’s time to see what I’ve been missing,” she says. You can watch the full trailer above.
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“JoJo Goes” is considered a a hybrid docuseries because it combines documentary elements and pre-planned adventures in each episode. Some special guests will also join Siwa on her adventures, including Olympian Misty May-Treanor, pro volleyball player Sara Hughes, Siwa’s “Dancing with the Stars” partner Jenna Johnson,...
After making her debut on “Dance Moms,” Siwa has spent the past decade in the spotlight. In her new show, she’ll spend time doing some of the things she missed out on like joining sports teams, taking classes and going to summer camp.
“It’s time to see what I’ve been missing,” she says. You can watch the full trailer above.
Also Read:
JoJo Siwa Claps Back at Naysayer Who Hoped She Was Leaving ‘Sytycd’ Judge Gig
“JoJo Goes” is considered a a hybrid docuseries because it combines documentary elements and pre-planned adventures in each episode. Some special guests will also join Siwa on her adventures, including Olympian Misty May-Treanor, pro volleyball player Sara Hughes, Siwa’s “Dancing with the Stars” partner Jenna Johnson,...
- 6/22/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Doriana Sanchez may be best known for being the girl in the polka dot dress in “Dirty Dancing,” but behind the scenes the actor-turned-choreographer has made her mark on live stage shows, including Cher’s Las Vegas residency, as well as quite a few reality competition series. Most notably, she is “So You Think You Can Dance’s” choreographer. After starting on that Fox series in its first season in 2005, she has gone on to work with finalists on standout numbers, including last season’s “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real),” performed by Madison Jordan and Ezra Sosa.
Once a song for the show has been cleared for you, what’s your process in working with the dancers?
I’ll go into the studio and create a routine with my assistant. On the first day with the contestant, I’ll spend three hours with them — 90 minutes of interviews and the other 90 minutes is actual dance.
Once a song for the show has been cleared for you, what’s your process in working with the dancers?
I’ll go into the studio and create a routine with my assistant. On the first day with the contestant, I’ll spend three hours with them — 90 minutes of interviews and the other 90 minutes is actual dance.
- 7/6/2020
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Turns out, ‘So You Think You Can Dance” devotees like what Season 16 winner Bailey Munoz likes. Out of the numbers he did on the show’s finale, 36% chose his jazzy Ray Leeper duet with runner-up Mariah Russell to Inxs’ “Need You Tonight” –complete with bare chest and sexy black-leather outfits — as their favorite. The routine revealed a more studly side to this b-boy, a guy who is so sweet and cute that he always gave Mariah flowers when they practiced together.
In second place, with 26% of the vote, was his Aloe Blackstone jazz routine with second runner-up and contemporary dancer Gino Cosculluela to “The Girl From Ipanema,” as they both tried to catch the eye of the imaginary lovely on the beach.
See ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 16 finale recap
Coming in third was his funky Luther Brown hip-hop routine with Mariah and an all-terrain vehicle to the song “Tempo.
In second place, with 26% of the vote, was his Aloe Blackstone jazz routine with second runner-up and contemporary dancer Gino Cosculluela to “The Girl From Ipanema,” as they both tried to catch the eye of the imaginary lovely on the beach.
See ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 16 finale recap
Coming in third was his funky Luther Brown hip-hop routine with Mariah and an all-terrain vehicle to the song “Tempo.
- 9/23/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Another season of Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance” reality show has come to a close. But Gold Derby’s Daniel Montgomery, Susan Wloszczyna and Denton Davidson have some lingering thoughts about the outcome of the Season 16 finale that aired on Monday.
Let’s start with the winner, 19-year-old b-boy Bailey Munoz, the first-ever break-dancer to win the title of America’s favorite dancer. As judge Mary Murphy told Gold Derby, he was the Rudy of this year’s competition as he rose to every occasion and relished the challenge of doing every style of dance from cha cha and jazz to Bollywood and Broadway.
Says Daniel about Bailey’s triumph, “He definitely had the strongest rooting factor, he was the most versatile. It wasn’t a foregone conclusion but by the end it felt like there was a pretty strong groundswell of support for him.” As for the three contemporary finalists,...
Let’s start with the winner, 19-year-old b-boy Bailey Munoz, the first-ever break-dancer to win the title of America’s favorite dancer. As judge Mary Murphy told Gold Derby, he was the Rudy of this year’s competition as he rose to every occasion and relished the challenge of doing every style of dance from cha cha and jazz to Bollywood and Broadway.
Says Daniel about Bailey’s triumph, “He definitely had the strongest rooting factor, he was the most versatile. It wasn’t a foregone conclusion but by the end it felt like there was a pretty strong groundswell of support for him.” As for the three contemporary finalists,...
- 9/19/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna, Daniel Montgomery and Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Season 16 of Fox’s”So You Think You Can Dance” has come to a close with 19-year-old b-boy Bailey “Bailrok” Munoz taking the title of America’s favorite dancer. The key to success for the first-ever break-dancer to win the top spot was his versatility when it came to different types of choreography. The 5-foot-tall ball of energy was rarely daunted by routines outside of his comfort zone — save for maybe the cha cha. But this gifted entertainer always gave it his all.
In fact, Bailey was featured in nine routines of various permutations, including five duos – three with partner Mariah Russell, one with All-Star Koine Iwasaki and another with Gino Cosculluella. He was also took part in a male trio with Gino and ballroom dancer Ezra Sosa. And he participated in three group numbers with the rest of the Top 10 contestants. Gino came close to tying Bailey’s routine-a-thon...
In fact, Bailey was featured in nine routines of various permutations, including five duos – three with partner Mariah Russell, one with All-Star Koine Iwasaki and another with Gino Cosculluella. He was also took part in a male trio with Gino and ballroom dancer Ezra Sosa. And he participated in three group numbers with the rest of the Top 10 contestants. Gino came close to tying Bailey’s routine-a-thon...
- 9/18/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
The dancers danced, and voters voted for the “So You Think You Can Dance” season 16 finale, so there was nothing to do but find out who won: Gino Cosculluela, Bailey Munoz, Sophie Pittman or Mariah Russell? Find out below in our live blog with all the minute-by-minute developments as they happen.
Munoz was the only b-boy left in the competition against a trio of contemporary specialists, but you wouldn’t know it from how well he picks up choreography in a variety of styles. In last week’s “Top 4 Perform,” the final competitive performance episode of the season, Munoz danced Broadway, Bollywood, hip-hop, and smooth jazz with all of his competitors and with all-star Comfort Fedoke. And Bollywood was the only dance for which he received any criticism from the judges — and even that was pretty mild.
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No surprise, then,...
Munoz was the only b-boy left in the competition against a trio of contemporary specialists, but you wouldn’t know it from how well he picks up choreography in a variety of styles. In last week’s “Top 4 Perform,” the final competitive performance episode of the season, Munoz danced Broadway, Bollywood, hip-hop, and smooth jazz with all of his competitors and with all-star Comfort Fedoke. And Bollywood was the only dance for which he received any criticism from the judges — and even that was pretty mild.
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No surprise, then,...
- 9/16/2019
- by Denton Davidson and Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
This week, the Top 6 dancers were cut to the final 4 and, as usual, Gold Derby senior editors Daniel Montgomery and Susan Wloszczyna had more than a few thoughts about the show’s outcome. Especially since this is the last time that judges Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Dominic “D-Trix” Sandoval and Laurieann Gibson will have a say in the matter.
“The two eliminated were — probably not too surprisingly — Madison Jordan and Ezra Sosa,” Daniel states. “Which leaves the Top 4, going into the finals, Bailey Munoz, Gino Cosculluela, Sophie Pittman and Mariah Russell.”
Susan’s reaction to the results? “I kind of realized that it was going to be over for Madison pretty much. I think in some routines she has personality, like that Bob Fosse thing she did two weeks ago. That was perfect for her. But she’s not as versatile.”
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“The two eliminated were — probably not too surprisingly — Madison Jordan and Ezra Sosa,” Daniel states. “Which leaves the Top 4, going into the finals, Bailey Munoz, Gino Cosculluela, Sophie Pittman and Mariah Russell.”
Susan’s reaction to the results? “I kind of realized that it was going to be over for Madison pretty much. I think in some routines she has personality, like that Bob Fosse thing she did two weeks ago. That was perfect for her. But she’s not as versatile.”
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- 9/6/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna and Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Last week on “So You Think You Can Dance” when the Top 8 performed, I feared that contemporary dancer Benjamin Castro and his hip-hop partner Anna Linstruth were going to be in trouble when it was revealed they were doing a Polynesian routine. Such ethnic choreography –including Bollywood and African — doesn’t always feel authentic when done by those who are not familiar with that style.
Sure enough, the pair had to say goodbye by the end of the episode.
But during Top 8 week there was another equally dicey pitfall that was awaiting contemporary contestant Madison Jordan and her ballroom partner Ezra Sosa — namely, disco. This style of choreography not only can it seem dated but also has so many intricate lifts and spins that dancers have been known to be injured and not just by an overdose of sequins.
@madisonrosejord and @ezra_sosa make us feel mighty real! #Sytycd pic.
Sure enough, the pair had to say goodbye by the end of the episode.
But during Top 8 week there was another equally dicey pitfall that was awaiting contemporary contestant Madison Jordan and her ballroom partner Ezra Sosa — namely, disco. This style of choreography not only can it seem dated but also has so many intricate lifts and spins that dancers have been known to be injured and not just by an overdose of sequins.
@madisonrosejord and @ezra_sosa make us feel mighty real! #Sytycd pic.
- 9/5/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Ezra Sosa had nothing to lose during “Top 6 Perform” night on “So You Think You Can Dance.” America’s votes had landed him in the bottom two in both of the preceding weeks, so he had to pull out all the stops to have any hope of reaching the final four. And pull out the stops he did. His contemporary duet with all-star Gaby Diaz was one of the night’s best performances, so good that it brought the judges (and Sosa himself) to tears. Scroll down to watch it below.
This contemporary number brought Sosa together with two “Sytycd” all-stars for the price of one. There was season 12 champ Diaz, of course, but also season seven contestant Robert Roldan, who choreographed the routine about a relationship that has become a burden. When Roldan asked Sosa if he could relate to the subject, Sosa alluded to a relationship he had...
This contemporary number brought Sosa together with two “Sytycd” all-stars for the price of one. There was season 12 champ Diaz, of course, but also season seven contestant Robert Roldan, who choreographed the routine about a relationship that has become a burden. When Roldan asked Sosa if he could relate to the subject, Sosa alluded to a relationship he had...
- 9/3/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Who’s the couple to beat on “So You Think You Can Dance” this season has been up for debate in recent weeks. At first the judges thought it was clearly Bailey Munoz and Mariah Russell. Then Gino Cosculluela and Sophie Pittman gave them a run for their money after their previous partners had been eliminated. But on “Top 6 Perform” night, the judges swung back the other way: Munoz and Russell are truly the couple to beat. Scroll down to see the “sexy and smooth” routine that may just have sealed the deal for this dynamic duo.
After splitting up at the beginning of the night to perform routines with “Sytycd” all-stars, Munoz and Russell were reunited for a jazz routine choreographed by Ray Leeper and set to “Need You Tonight” by Inxs. “Sexy and smooth” was how Russell described it during rehearsals, and it’s hard to think of better adjectives for it.
After splitting up at the beginning of the night to perform routines with “Sytycd” all-stars, Munoz and Russell were reunited for a jazz routine choreographed by Ray Leeper and set to “Need You Tonight” by Inxs. “Sexy and smooth” was how Russell described it during rehearsals, and it’s hard to think of better adjectives for it.
- 9/3/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Hey, "So You Think You Can Dance" fans. Tonight, September 2,2019, another Live performances/results show did indeed air, and another two unlucky dancers got sent packing at the end of it. The judges: Laurieann Gibson, Dominic “D-Trix” Sandoval, Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe were all on hand to give their critiques. The final 6 dancers were featured tonight. They danced with returning All-Stars from various seasons. Tonight's Live results show kicked off with the final 6 dancers doing another group routine. It featured them dressed up as zombie's and doing a spooky dance number from choreographers Pharside & Phoenix. Right after that, Bailey Munoz and All-Star Koine Iwasaki hit the stage to perform a Broadway routine by choreographer Al Blackstone. Afterwards, Dominic said, "Bailey is an amazing dancer. So, I believed the character and performance." Laurieann said, "I would buy a ticket to any show that Bailey is in." Nigel said, "Bailey is...
- 9/3/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
“So You Think You Can Dance” was already a little like a church service on “Top 6 Perform” night: there were so many standing ovations that all that standing and sitting reminded me a bit of Catholic mass. But the last performance of the night was a religious experience unto itself. It featured the top three men — Ezra Sosa, Gino Cosculluela and Bailey Munoz — performing piece by choreographer Talia Favia to “Amen (Lcv Choir)” by Amber Run. Scroll down to watch it below.
Nigel Lythgoe didn’t just think the dancing and choreography were “sensational,” he also gave credit to the stunning lighting design for enhancing the ethereal mood of the piece. He also made a point of singling out Cosculluela for his technique and urged Sosa and Munoz to learn from him. It probably didn’t hurt that it was a contemporary dance and Cosculluela was the only contemporary specialist in that group.
Nigel Lythgoe didn’t just think the dancing and choreography were “sensational,” he also gave credit to the stunning lighting design for enhancing the ethereal mood of the piece. He also made a point of singling out Cosculluela for his technique and urged Sosa and Munoz to learn from him. It probably didn’t hurt that it was a contemporary dance and Cosculluela was the only contemporary specialist in that group.
- 9/3/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Season 16 of “So You Think You Can Dance” is in the home stretch. Going into the Labor Day show on Monday night, September 2, six dancers went in, and by the end America’s votes decided the four finalists who would compete for the title. Find out what happened below in our live blog with all the minute-by-minute developments as they happen.
Contemporary dancers have ruled the live shows, taking 5 of the top 10 slots coming out of the Academy rounds. Their dominance was even greater in the top six; they made up two-thirds of this week’s remaining contestants: Madison Jordan, Gino Cosculluela, Sophie Pittman and Mariah Russell, who went up against lone b-boy Bailey Munoz and ballroom specialist Ezra Sosa. So there was a chance that contemporary could sweep the finals.
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Contemporary dancers have ruled the live shows, taking 5 of the top 10 slots coming out of the Academy rounds. Their dominance was even greater in the top six; they made up two-thirds of this week’s remaining contestants: Madison Jordan, Gino Cosculluela, Sophie Pittman and Mariah Russell, who went up against lone b-boy Bailey Munoz and ballroom specialist Ezra Sosa. So there was a chance that contemporary could sweep the finals.
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- 9/2/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
As longtime viewers of “So You Think You Can Dance” know, all routines are not created equal. Emotion-driven contemporary numbers about a break-up between lovers will have teary-eyed fans running to their devices to vote multiple times for the couple.
Meanwhile, a ethnic dance can lead to a feeling that the dancers are simply faking it. Also, choreography that relies too much on gimmicks or elaborate costumes can detract from the dance steps themselves.
As for ballroom duets, they can often lead to trouble if the male member of the team doesn’t have the physicality to lift their partner without making the audience hold their breaths and cross their fingers.
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All three of these terpsichorean traps happened on the Top 8 episode in which both members of a pair were sent home.
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Meanwhile, a ethnic dance can lead to a feeling that the dancers are simply faking it. Also, choreography that relies too much on gimmicks or elaborate costumes can detract from the dance steps themselves.
As for ballroom duets, they can often lead to trouble if the male member of the team doesn’t have the physicality to lift their partner without making the audience hold their breaths and cross their fingers.
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All three of these terpsichorean traps happened on the Top 8 episode in which both members of a pair were sent home.
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- 9/1/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
The Top 8 dancers became the Top 6 this week on a super-sized two-hour episode of “So You Think You Can Dance.” Each contestant participated in no less than five routines — two group numbers, two duets and a solo. While Gold Derby senior editors Daniel Montgomery and Susan Wloszczyna enjoyed some of the performances, other attempts came up short.
As Daniel notes, last week two couples were broken up when tapper Eddie Hoyt and ballroom whiz Stephanie Sosa were eliminated. But this week a pair had to say goodbye, contemporary dancer Benjamin Castro and hip-hop specialist Anna Linstruth. Meanwhile, Madison Jordan and Ezra Sosa, the other team in the bottom two guys and girls, were saved by the judges.
Susan thinks that Benjamin and Anna were handicapped by their first routine — an attempt at Tahitian-style dancing. “That was the kiss of death,” she says. “Unless you are a Tahitian, it really doesn’t look right.
As Daniel notes, last week two couples were broken up when tapper Eddie Hoyt and ballroom whiz Stephanie Sosa were eliminated. But this week a pair had to say goodbye, contemporary dancer Benjamin Castro and hip-hop specialist Anna Linstruth. Meanwhile, Madison Jordan and Ezra Sosa, the other team in the bottom two guys and girls, were saved by the judges.
Susan thinks that Benjamin and Anna were handicapped by their first routine — an attempt at Tahitian-style dancing. “That was the kiss of death,” she says. “Unless you are a Tahitian, it really doesn’t look right.
- 8/29/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna and Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The “So You Think You Can Dance” judges had one of their toughest decisions to make on Monday at the end of “Top 8 Perform” night: contemporary dancer Benjamin Castro and ballroom dancer Ezra Sosa were the bottom two men based on America’s votes, but Mary Murphy, Nigel Lythgoe, Dominic “D-Trix” Sandoval and Laurieann Gibson were unanimous in deciding that Sosa should stay and Castro should go. Was that the right call? The fans we polled were sharply divided. Scroll down to see our complete poll results.
Fewer than half of our respondents (40%) thought Castro deserved to be eliminated. In the first live show he and his partner Anna Linstruth were praised for their cha cha, and Castro got enough votes to stay safe from elimination. The following week he and Linstruth tried their luck with hip-hop; the judges loved him there too, but apparently viewers didn’t since that...
Fewer than half of our respondents (40%) thought Castro deserved to be eliminated. In the first live show he and his partner Anna Linstruth were praised for their cha cha, and Castro got enough votes to stay safe from elimination. The following week he and Linstruth tried their luck with hip-hop; the judges loved him there too, but apparently viewers didn’t since that...
- 8/29/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
In the past week, a 26-pound tabby cat BeeJay who was up for adoption went viral as while being labeled a Chonk. Well, the first two-hour live show of the 16th season of “So You Think You Can Dance” was a bloated Chonk of an episode if there ever was one. Each of the eight remaining dancers had to take on five numbers — two group, two duets and one solo. Watching host Cat Deeley whiz through all the introductions was exhausting in itself.
But as is normally the case, some routines were more apt to be popular with the judges and better suited for the dancers involved than others. Face it, some styles of choreography just don’t pack the punch that others do. Or a otherwise talented contestant is saddled with more of a physical challenge than they can handle. Even a costume choice can be a problematic. Then...
But as is normally the case, some routines were more apt to be popular with the judges and better suited for the dancers involved than others. Face it, some styles of choreography just don’t pack the punch that others do. Or a otherwise talented contestant is saddled with more of a physical challenge than they can handle. Even a costume choice can be a problematic. Then...
- 8/27/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Hey, "So You Think You Can Dance" fans. Tonight, August 26, 2019, another Live performance and elimination episode did indeed air, and another two unlucky dancers were sent packing at the end of it. The judges: The judges: Laurieann Gibson, Dominic “D-Trix” Sandoval, Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe were on hand to give their critiques. Tonight's Live show kicked off with the remaining 8 dancers doing a group number that was choreographed by Jonathan and Oksana. Right after that, Benjamin Castro and Anna Linstruth hit the stage to perform a Tahitian routine that was choreographed by Tiana Liufau. Afterwards, Nigel said, "I love diversity of dance. I feel spoiled by Tahitian dances from the past. I didn’t feel you got into character enough." Mary said, "The hips and knees were moving incredibly fast." She gave Anna some technical critiques, and she gave Bejamin a lot of praise. Dominic said, "Anna’s hips told me a great story.
- 8/27/2019
- by Derek Smith
- OnTheFlix
“So You Think You Can Dance” knocked out tapper Eddie Hoyt and ballroom dancer Stephanie Sosa last week in the first live eliminations of season 16. That left eight contestants in the competition, so which of them survived “Top 8 Perform” night, and which two were ousted? Find out below in our live blog with all the minute-by-minute developments as they happen.
When America’s votes were counted Eddie and Stephanie landed among the bottom two men and bottom two women with Ezra Sosa and Anna Linstruth, respectively. It was the judges who decided to keep Ezra and Anna in the competition (our readers were not too pleased with the choice to get rid of Stephanie), but if the viewing audience didn’t connect with those two surviving dancers before, was this week any different? Ezra was praised for his jazz routine the night he was saved from the chopping block, while...
When America’s votes were counted Eddie and Stephanie landed among the bottom two men and bottom two women with Ezra Sosa and Anna Linstruth, respectively. It was the judges who decided to keep Ezra and Anna in the competition (our readers were not too pleased with the choice to get rid of Stephanie), but if the viewing audience didn’t connect with those two surviving dancers before, was this week any different? Ezra was praised for his jazz routine the night he was saved from the chopping block, while...
- 8/27/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The judges saved Anna Linstruth and Ezra Sosa from elimination last week on “So You Think You Can Dance” after America’s votes landed them among the bottom two women and bottom two men, respectively. Will they dodge another bullet on tonight’s show? According to the combined predictions of “Sytycd” fans who have given us their predictions here in our predictions center, maybe not.
Our readers weren’t happy when the judges decided to save Linstruth instead of Ezra’s sister Stephanie Sosa last week when audience votes put them both in jeopardy. Sosa had gotten nothing but praise from the judges for her duets with Gino Cosculluela. But Linstruth was criticized by Laurieann Gibson for giving a lackluster performance in her hip-hop routine last week — that was Linstruth’s specialty, no less — so if she finds herself at the bottom again, the judges might not save her twice.
Our readers weren’t happy when the judges decided to save Linstruth instead of Ezra’s sister Stephanie Sosa last week when audience votes put them both in jeopardy. Sosa had gotten nothing but praise from the judges for her duets with Gino Cosculluela. But Linstruth was criticized by Laurieann Gibson for giving a lackluster performance in her hip-hop routine last week — that was Linstruth’s specialty, no less — so if she finds herself at the bottom again, the judges might not save her twice.
- 8/26/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Contemporary dancer Madison Jordan went into the “So You Think You Can Dance” season 16 live shows as the front-runner to win the competition, according to the combined predictions of fans who give us their forecasts here every week, but after two stellar live duets, Mariah Russell and Bailey Munoz have charged ahead. So where do the contestants stand now with the competition narrowed down to the top eight?
As of this writing Russell is the favorite to win with leading odds of 8/5, followed by her partner Munoz with odds of 31/10. For Russell that’s a huge leap from her fourth place odds of 9/1 before “Top 10 Perform, Round 2.” But Munoz is stable, holding steady in second place from last week. They dynamic duo performed a stellar “Love Shack” jazz number in the first live show of the season. then they closed the second live show with a “Tempo” hip-hop routine so...
As of this writing Russell is the favorite to win with leading odds of 8/5, followed by her partner Munoz with odds of 31/10. For Russell that’s a huge leap from her fourth place odds of 9/1 before “Top 10 Perform, Round 2.” But Munoz is stable, holding steady in second place from last week. They dynamic duo performed a stellar “Love Shack” jazz number in the first live show of the season. then they closed the second live show with a “Tempo” hip-hop routine so...
- 8/23/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
By the time “So You Think You Can Dance” is down to the top 10 of the season, inevitably someone talented is bound to go home in every elimination. That was true for “Top 10 Perform, Round 2,” where tapper Eddie Hoyt and ballroom dancer Stephanie Sosa were axed. But while the vast majority of our readers (90%) thought getting rid of Sosa was the wrong call on the women’s side, most of them conceded that Hoyt was the right choice for elimination on the men’s side. Scroll down for our complete poll results.
It all came down to his first live performance with his partner Sophie Pittman: a jazz funk dance choreographed by Brian Friedman. While the judges admired Pittman’s performance, Hoyt looked so much like a fish out of water in that dance style that it made Nigel Lythgoe “uncomfortable.” Hoyt redeemed himself the following week when he...
It all came down to his first live performance with his partner Sophie Pittman: a jazz funk dance choreographed by Brian Friedman. While the judges admired Pittman’s performance, Hoyt looked so much like a fish out of water in that dance style that it made Nigel Lythgoe “uncomfortable.” Hoyt redeemed himself the following week when he...
- 8/22/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The first two Top 10 contestants sadly got the boot on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ – and Gold Derby senior editors Daniel Montgomery and Susan Wloszczyna saw only one coming for sure. As Daniel says, “For me it was not surprising and very surprising. Eddie Hoyt, the tap dancer who danced jazz funk last week, had a much better contemporary dance. But it wasn’t enough – he was eliminated.”
Ballroom dancer Ezra Sosa was also in the bottom for men while hip-hop specialist Anna Linstruth and Stephanie Sosa – Ezra’s fellow ballroom dancer sister – were in the bottom two. “And the judges sent home Stephanie, which I didn’t understand at all.”
Daniel notes that Susan has had a rooting interest in Eddie, since only one tapper, Season 12’s Gaby Diaz, has ever won on the show. But even she says, “I knew this was going to come for him,...
Ballroom dancer Ezra Sosa was also in the bottom for men while hip-hop specialist Anna Linstruth and Stephanie Sosa – Ezra’s fellow ballroom dancer sister – were in the bottom two. “And the judges sent home Stephanie, which I didn’t understand at all.”
Daniel notes that Susan has had a rooting interest in Eddie, since only one tapper, Season 12’s Gaby Diaz, has ever won on the show. But even she says, “I knew this was going to come for him,...
- 8/22/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Hey,"So You Think You Can Dance" fans. Tonight, August 19, 2019,the first Live elimination show did indeed air, and two unlucky dancers got sent home at the end of it. The judges: Lauriann Gibson, Dominic “D-Trix” Sandoval, Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe were all on hand to give their critiques. Tonight's episode kicked off with the top ten dancers doing another group routine to Harry Styles' "Sign Of The Times" song. Their choreography was done by Travis Wall. After that,Stephanie Sosa and Gino Cosculluela hit the stage to do a Jive routine by choreographers Emma Slater and Sasha Farber from "Dancing With The Stars." Afterwards, Mary told them, "You were hitting with greatness." Dominic told Gino, "You're a star. Stephanie was equally amazing."Lauriann said, "I smell greatness." Nigel said,"Stephanie was fantastic but, all the credit goes to Gino for tonight." Next, they revealed that Gino is safe this week,...
- 8/20/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
No one had a rougher night than tap dancer Eddie Hoyt during the first live show of “So You Think You Can Dance” season 16. After performing a hip-hop routine to secure his spot in the top 10, he was pilloried by the judges for his attempt at jazz funk with partner Sophie Pittman. So he had more to prove than anyone else during “Top 10 Perform, Round 2.” Watch their routine above.
The good news for Hoyt was that, after being thrown in the deep end with way-out-of-his-comfort-zone hip-hop and funk routines, this time he got to settle into a contemporary number choreographed by Travis Wall to Billie Eilish‘s “When the Party’s Over.” It still required Hoyt to stretch himself physically and emotionally — at first he had some trouble partnering with Pittman while rehearsing their number — but Wall thought it could be their “redeeming moment.”
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The good news for Hoyt was that, after being thrown in the deep end with way-out-of-his-comfort-zone hip-hop and funk routines, this time he got to settle into a contemporary number choreographed by Travis Wall to Billie Eilish‘s “When the Party’s Over.” It still required Hoyt to stretch himself physically and emotionally — at first he had some trouble partnering with Pittman while rehearsing their number — but Wall thought it could be their “redeeming moment.”
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- 8/20/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
“This is another one of those pieces where you know the weight of it before it’s going to hit the air,” Travis Wall told us about the August 19 opening number on “So You Think You Can Dance” (watch it above). We recorded our interview with Wall on Friday, August 16, as the top 10 contestants were preparing for the emotional routine inspired by America’s gun violence epidemic and set to Harry Styles‘s “Sign of the Times.”
The performance featured all 10 “Sytycd” competitors who made it to the live shows: Madison Jordan, Ezra Sosa, Stephanie Sosa, Gino Cosculluela, Sophie Pittman, Eddie Hoyt, Anna Linstruth, Benjamin Castro, Mariah Russell and Bailey Munoz. Their movements evoked the sudden violent jolt of gun death as well as the group fear, tension and grief that can result. At the end of the number the dancers turned away from the crowd, and the word “Enough...
The performance featured all 10 “Sytycd” competitors who made it to the live shows: Madison Jordan, Ezra Sosa, Stephanie Sosa, Gino Cosculluela, Sophie Pittman, Eddie Hoyt, Anna Linstruth, Benjamin Castro, Mariah Russell and Bailey Munoz. Their movements evoked the sudden violent jolt of gun death as well as the group fear, tension and grief that can result. At the end of the number the dancers turned away from the crowd, and the word “Enough...
- 8/20/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
“So You Think You Can Dance” season 16 began its live shows on August 12, and this week we learned the results of America’s vote: which eight dancers moved on to the next round, and which unlucky two were eliminated? Find out below in our live blog with all the minute-by-minute developments as they happen.
The judges especially loved two duets from the season premiere: Bailey Munoz and Mariah Russell‘s jazz number and Madison Jordan and Ezra Sosa‘s contemporary routine. The readers we polled loved those dances too. However, the judges were “uncomfortable” with Eddie Hoyt‘s performance of jazz funk, though they praised his partner Sophie Pittman. And the technically gifted Gino Cosculluela got mixed reviews for his hip-hop dance opposite Stephanie Sosa.
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The judges especially loved two duets from the season premiere: Bailey Munoz and Mariah Russell‘s jazz number and Madison Jordan and Ezra Sosa‘s contemporary routine. The readers we polled loved those dances too. However, the judges were “uncomfortable” with Eddie Hoyt‘s performance of jazz funk, though they praised his partner Sophie Pittman. And the technically gifted Gino Cosculluela got mixed reviews for his hip-hop dance opposite Stephanie Sosa.
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- 8/20/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Mariah Russell and Bailey Munoz gave the best duet performance in the first live show of “So You Think You Can Dance” season 16. That’s according to the readers we polled for their reactions after Monday night’s competition. Do you agree with your fellow fans? Scroll down to see the complete poll results, and refresh your memory with our live blog of “Top 10 Perform” night.
Russell and Munoz got nearly half of the vote in our poll (46%) for their “Love Shack” jazz routine choreographed by Emmy winner Mandy Moore, which opened the show with infectious energy that no other performance of the night quite matched. Ranked second according to our respondents was the emotional contemporary routine by Ezra Sosa and Madison Jordan with 33%. Judge Dominic “D-Trix” Sandoval actually called that the best performance of the night, so he clearly didn’t vote enough times in our poll then.
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Russell and Munoz got nearly half of the vote in our poll (46%) for their “Love Shack” jazz routine choreographed by Emmy winner Mandy Moore, which opened the show with infectious energy that no other performance of the night quite matched. Ranked second according to our respondents was the emotional contemporary routine by Ezra Sosa and Madison Jordan with 33%. Judge Dominic “D-Trix” Sandoval actually called that the best performance of the night, so he clearly didn’t vote enough times in our poll then.
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- 8/19/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Hey,"So You Think You Can Dance" fans. Tonight, August 12, 2019, the first of the Live shows featuring the top 5 girls and 5 guys did indeed air. There was no elimination tonight. Those will start in next week's Live show as the America's votes from tonight will carry over into next week's live show. Tonight's Live show featured a boys group routine, a girls group routine, and five duets. The judges: Lauriann Gibson, Dominic "D-Trix" Sandoval, Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe were all on hand to give their critiques. Tonight's Live show kicked off with the top ten dancers performing a group dance number that was choreographed by Mandy Moore. After that, Mariah Russell and Bailey Munoz kicked off the duet performances with a jazz routine by choreographer Mandy Moore. They danced to B-52's "Love Shack" track. Afterwards, Lauriann told them, "I loved it. I loved the chemistry and connection." Nigel said,...
- 8/13/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
In the first “So You Think You Can Dance” live show of season 16, the top 10 contestants split up into teams of two for duets, and the performance that seemed to impress the judges the most was a contemporary routine choreographed by Talia Favia for Ezra Sosa and Madison Jordan. You can watch their stellar number above. But was it fair to the other contestants? As luck would have it, Madison is a contemporary dancer and got to perform entirely within her style of choice.
Judge Nigel Lythgoe thought Sosa did a superb job of keeping up with Jordan and that Jordan showed impressive emotional strength. Laurieann Gibson thought it was “wonderful.” Mary Murphy called it “glorious,” and even when they was a mistake — Jordan’s foot slipped off of Sosa’s back in one maneuver — they covered it so well that it felt like a natural part of the routine.
Judge Nigel Lythgoe thought Sosa did a superb job of keeping up with Jordan and that Jordan showed impressive emotional strength. Laurieann Gibson thought it was “wonderful.” Mary Murphy called it “glorious,” and even when they was a mistake — Jordan’s foot slipped off of Sosa’s back in one maneuver — they covered it so well that it felt like a natural part of the routine.
- 8/13/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
After several weeks of auditions, tryouts, training and cuts, “So You Think You Can Dance” season 16 has gone live! While the judges continue to critique the contestants’ performances, it’s fans at home who decide who stays and who goes from here on out. But there was no elimination on “Top 10 Perform” night. This week showed us who rose to the occasion under the bright lights in front of a live TV audience. Next week we’ll find out what America decides. Follow along below in our live blog for all the minute-by-minute developments as they happen.
Though “Sytycd” brings together dancers from a wide variety of backgrounds, contemporary specialists make up half of this year’s top 10 dancers: Benjamin Castro, Gino Cosculluela, Madison Jordan, Sophie Pittman and Mariah Russell all represent that style. They’re joined by two hip-hop dancers (Bailey Munoz and Anna Linstruth), two ballroom dancers (siblings...
Though “Sytycd” brings together dancers from a wide variety of backgrounds, contemporary specialists make up half of this year’s top 10 dancers: Benjamin Castro, Gino Cosculluela, Madison Jordan, Sophie Pittman and Mariah Russell all represent that style. They’re joined by two hip-hop dancers (Bailey Munoz and Anna Linstruth), two ballroom dancers (siblings...
- 8/13/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
For me, one of the biggest surprises during the “Final Cut” round for the guys on “So You Think You Can Dance” was the elimination of Nathan Cherry from the competition. He got glowing reviews from the judges for his last performance, but they sent him packing anyway, and 42% of the “Sytycd” fans we polled say he was “robbed of a spot in the live shows.” Scroll down to see our complete poll results at the bottom of this post.
Cherry specializes in hip-hop, but for his “Final Cut” performance he was given a contemporary duet with all-star Melanie Moore that was choreographed by Talia Favia. It was an emotional piece in which Cherry had to portray a man who suspects his partner is cheating on him. Dominic “D-Trix” Sandoval told him, “You blew me away.” Mary Murphy thought he was “spectacular.” And Nigel Lythgoe called him “absolutely incredible.” Raves all around,...
Cherry specializes in hip-hop, but for his “Final Cut” performance he was given a contemporary duet with all-star Melanie Moore that was choreographed by Talia Favia. It was an emotional piece in which Cherry had to portray a man who suspects his partner is cheating on him. Dominic “D-Trix” Sandoval told him, “You blew me away.” Mary Murphy thought he was “spectacular.” And Nigel Lythgoe called him “absolutely incredible.” Raves all around,...
- 8/9/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Yes, those fleet-footed sisters — Lindsay and Jensen Arnold — did both compete as Latin ballroom specialists on “So You Think You Can Dance, but not on the same season. Lindsay made it to Season 9’s Top 8 in 2012 and would go to compete on “Dancing With the Stars” twice, winning the Mirror Ball Trophy in 2017.
As for Jensen, she was the runner-up on last year’s Season 15 of “Sytycd,” just missing out on earning the title of America’s favorite dancer that went to contemporary contestant Hannahlei Cabanilla.
But according to Fox, which airs the show, the title of the first siblings to compete on the Same season of the show goes to Stephanie and Ezra Sosa, who hail from Utah just like the Arnolds. The children of immigrants from Mexico and Venezuela went on to the Top 10 of Season 16 this week. Stephanie, 19, tried out last year but was cut before the finals.
As for Jensen, she was the runner-up on last year’s Season 15 of “Sytycd,” just missing out on earning the title of America’s favorite dancer that went to contemporary contestant Hannahlei Cabanilla.
But according to Fox, which airs the show, the title of the first siblings to compete on the Same season of the show goes to Stephanie and Ezra Sosa, who hail from Utah just like the Arnolds. The children of immigrants from Mexico and Venezuela went on to the Top 10 of Season 16 this week. Stephanie, 19, tried out last year but was cut before the finals.
- 8/8/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
“So You Think You Can Dance” is about to start its live shows next Monday, August 12. The judges have picked the top 10 contestants who will compete for America’s votes, but just because they’re the judges’ favorites doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be America’s favorites. So who do you think has the early advantage? Let us know here in our predictions center, where you can also forecast who you think will be the first contestant eliminated from the show on August 19.
The five women in contention are Madison Jordan (specialist in contemporary dance), Anna Linstruth (hip-hop), Sophie Pittman (contemporary), Mariah Russell (contemporary) and Stephanie Sosa (ballroom).
Then the judges picked five young men to join them: Benjamin Castro (contemporary), Gino Cosculluela (contemporary), Eddie Hoyt (tap), Bailey Munoz (b-boy) and Ezra Sosa.
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This is an especially young crop of contestants.
The five women in contention are Madison Jordan (specialist in contemporary dance), Anna Linstruth (hip-hop), Sophie Pittman (contemporary), Mariah Russell (contemporary) and Stephanie Sosa (ballroom).
Then the judges picked five young men to join them: Benjamin Castro (contemporary), Gino Cosculluela (contemporary), Eddie Hoyt (tap), Bailey Munoz (b-boy) and Ezra Sosa.
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This is an especially young crop of contestants.
- 8/7/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Hey,"So You Think You Can Dance" fans. Tonight,August 5, 2019, the final cut for the Live shows episode did indeed air. This time, it featured the top ten guys getting narrowed down to the final 5 guys for the Live shows. All the judges: Lauriann Gibson, Dominic "D-Trix" Sandoval, Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe were on hand. Each of the top ten guys were paired with an All-Star dancer from previous seasons and a choreographer outside of their own genre or style of dance. Bailey Munoz started off the auditions. He was paired with all-star Lauren Froderman from season 7. They were given a contemporary routine from choreographer Jaci Royal. Afterwards, Lauriann told Bailey, "You're great." Nigel said, "I'm shocked by how good you have become." Mary said, "You're incredible. You laid your soul out." Dominic said, "It was the best B-boy performance I have ever seen." Next up was Ezra Sosa.
- 8/6/2019
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
During the final cut on “So You Think You Can Dance,” the top 10 male dancers had to perform in a style outside of their specialty, but they went way outside for Eddie Hoyt. The tap dancer warmed hearts during the auditions with his coming-out story and an unusually emotional tap routine that he freestyled on the spot. But to qualify for the live shows, he had to prove himself one last time — with a hip-hop routine. Watch it above.
Hoyt is an exceptional dancer, but “swagger” isn’t one of the first words that comes to mind when you think of him. So when he was about to close the show with a Randi and Hef routine alongside all-star Comfort Fedoke, I was worried. If he pulled it off, it could be his finest hour, but if he couldn’t deliver the attitude necessary to sell this out-of-his-comfort-zone dance style,...
Hoyt is an exceptional dancer, but “swagger” isn’t one of the first words that comes to mind when you think of him. So when he was about to close the show with a Randi and Hef routine alongside all-star Comfort Fedoke, I was worried. If he pulled it off, it could be his finest hour, but if he couldn’t deliver the attitude necessary to sell this out-of-his-comfort-zone dance style,...
- 8/6/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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