SYTYCD

So You Think You Can Dance?...quite possibly my favorite show EVER!! I've never really posted about it, but I have SO MUCH to say. I truly love this show from the bottom of my heart. So, now here I go with my break down of the judges/choreographers and the top ten.

First of all, you've got to LOVE Cat Deely!! She is adorable, comfortable, and stunning to look at. I think her legs are as long as my whole body...unbelievable! Really though, I think she does a great job and has a great ease with the judges and contestants...very few awkward moments.
JUDGES/Choreographers:
Nigel- I think he does a good job. Of course his role is to always give a "shout out" to the choreographers, give himself and the show a pat on the back, and basically promote So You Think You Can Dance. That part is obvious. I do however think he does a good job in general in critiquing the dancers. I just need to get over the Chiclets in his mouth he calls teeth!
Mary-
This one is a VERY FINE LINE! Yes, she can be annoying, but you just have to love her. I could do with a lot less of the screaming, but I love that she really shows emotion. She laughs, screams, and cries. The thing I love about her is you can tell she is genuine! I mean, it would be easy for her, in a show like this, to try to dress a little more "hip" and/or modern, but she sticks with the 80's sparkly, puffy sleeved, sweetheart neck, beauty queen look that fits her so well. I love the contrast of Mary and Mia when they are on the panel together...classic.
That brings me to Mia-
I really do love Mia as a judge/choreographer. I'm not so sure I'd like her as a person. She has something going on in that brain that I'd love to get a glimpse of. Her pieces really move me. As a judge I think she is direct/harsh, to the point, and mostly dead on. I'm a bit more of a softie, so her criticisms sometimes sting, but that doesn't mean they are wrong.
Dan-
I really like it when Dan Karaty is a judge. He doesn't get too emotional, but I think he is very objective and constructive.
Lil' C-
I was really excited last week to see Lil' C as a judge. It is always great to see a new perspective especially from someone who is into a form of dance that I know nothing about (Krump).
He TOTALLY ROCKED IT!! I was seriously impressed with all of his insights, tips, and obvious love of dance. I'd LOVE to see him as a judge again.
Choreographers:
I LOVE Mia, Mandy Moore, Tabitha & Napoleon, and Jean Marc Generaux. I do miss Wade Robson...what's his deal? Maybe next season.

DANCERS:
I started this post when there was still a top ten so I will just comment on all of them...because I know you care so much...he he.
Katee might just be my favorite!! Ooh, that's so hard to say right now, but I do just love her...pretty much everything about her. It actually surprises me because as the beginning I didn't think I would. I love how understated she is in everything. She doesn't demand attention, but deserves it. She is a beautiful dancer and has been COMPLETELY versatile. Go Katee!
I LOVED Kherington...until she got a little defensive. I don't like it when people can't take criticism gracefully. That said, I still think she deserved another week. I think she is absolutely adorable and a great dancer.
I like Mark. He is quirky, and different, but I like him. Again, that doesn't mean he's the best dancer. In my humble opinion I think his time should have ended last week. I'm happy for how well he has been doing. I think Chelsea really brought him up in the competition.
How can you not LOVE Twitch?! That smile is just the best. I'm a sucker for a guy with a big smile. He just seems so nice, real, and easy to be around. He is a great dancer, but I think the competition is getting a little stiff for him. I'd love to see him stick around another week or two, but I don't think he's top three material...dance wise.
What can be said about Will? U-N-B-E-L-I-E-V-A-B-L-E!!! He has so much talent, control, and strength, and masculinity it's SICK! He could use a little more personality, but he seems like such a good guy. I think he is definite top 3 material.
WOW! I love Chelsea. She is so versatile. She dances with a lot of energy and passion. I love that she has a curvy body and really performs. She too doesn't have the most dynamic personality, but she is not arrogant and showy. She's one of my top three pics too.
Oh Comfort. I really wanted to like you...I did! I was so impressed the first week at not only your ability to cross over, but your smokin' bod! From then on though, I've thought your days were numbered. I'll admit I was disappointed that you coming back ended in Kherington getting booted off. Oh, and ENOUGH of that IV Real thing...seriously. (more on that later)
Courtney is as cute as can be. I refer to her as the 5th Anderson girl. One of my good friends from High School is the oldest of 4 gorgeous girls, and Courtney could fit right in. Anyway, I really like her and her performance ability. I don't think she is the best technical dancer, but I will be sad when she goes anyway...because she will go. I'm not calling top 5 with her.
Where oh where has my little Gev gone?! I seriously LOVED him. There was this little puppy dog quality about him. He really put himself out there. Boy howdy can this guy tear it up?! I think he is the best hip hopper the show had this season. His moves were crazy, and so entertaining to watch. I honestly think that if this show was just solo's then Gev could easily make it to the top three. I will miss him, but am SO HAPPY that he made the top 10. I may just see the traveling show because of him.
Joshua. I have been blown away at this hip hoppers versatility. I could seriously watch the Samba he did with Katee a million times!! I love how smiley he is. He has this tough, football player look, but is just a big teddy bear. I'm hoping he will last a couple more weeks, but I'm not sure about going all the way.

Now on to my three complaints about the show. YES! Can you believe it? I do have criticisms.

#1 Do they force the contestants to do the cheesy hand signals indicating the number to dial after their dances? If not, then I'm shocked that people haven't begged and pleaded for them to STOP!! I really do hate it and have to fast forward on my DVR every time. I get embarrassed for them. I'd be so much more likely to vote if they just stood there and smiled.

CONFESSION: I don't vote! AHHHH. I know it's crazy, but I'm usually watching the show well after it aired, and I don't tend to vote anyway. I'm ready for the backlash.

#2 Would Comfort, Will, Twitch, Joshua...oh and Nigel PLEASE STOP with the IV REAL thing?! It's not cool when it's overused like that. I mean, it's great to have a little inside thing going, but now it just looks dumb when you keep putting your elbow up, hand on your shoulder, and start nodding your head like your the man or something?! Anyone else feel me on this? (do you like my constant reverting to gangster talk on this post...yes I realize I'm doing it...humor me)

#3 I am going to go all "Fuddy Duddy" on you now. I really was disappointed by the guest performer on the result show a couple of weeks ago Katy Perry. She sang her now #1 downloaded hit "I kissed a Girl." I was shocked and honestly angry. The title itself is a little provocative, but it was the content of the song, and how she sang it that really bothered me. I know I may get a little crap for this opinion, but like I've said before...It's my blog and it's what I think.

The demographic of that show is OBVIOUSLY tweens/teens, and college age kids (oh and 30 something stay at home moms!) Just look at the pan of the audience at every show. The only older people there are the parents/family of the contestants and the choreographers. I seriously am considering writing the show to let them know how I feel. The singer has every right to write and sing any song she wishes, but the producers of SYTYCD don't have to promote it on their show. I'll have to think some more about this one.

So there you have it! Much more info. than you wanted. It is going to be a great countdown to the winner. I'm just wishing they would put all the dances on a DVD so I could buy it. It would get worn out from wear. What do you think? BE NICE!