'So You Think You Can Dance's' unsung heroes: What was left off of last night's Top 15 list
Last night, FOX picked the Top 15 "So You Think You Can Dance" performances of all-time, as chosen by executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe, and as much as I respect the man, I must say, pffffffff. Okay, not exactly pffffffff. Maybe more like pff. There were certainly some fine standouts on Lythgoe's list.
A few of my favorites -- Season 3's "Hip Hip Chin Chin" performed by Danny & Lacey, choreographed by Dmitry Chaplin; Season 3's "Boardroom" performed by Neil & Sabra, choreographed by Mandy Moore; Season 4's "Bleeding Love" performed by Mark & Chelsie, choreographed by Tabitha & Napoleon -- were recognized. And I certainly agree with the inclusion of Melissa & Ade's "This Woman's Work" (Tyce Diorio), Kayla & Kupono's "Gravity" (Mia Michaels), Jaimie & Hok's "Hummingbird" (Wade Robson), Ivan & Allison's "Why" (Tyce Diorio), Jeanine & Jason's "If It Kills Me" (Travis Wall) and of course Travis & Heidi's Bench routine (Mia Michaels).
Okay, fine, there were several standouts.
But the show should've been two hours long.
"So You Think You Can Dance" has had so many phenomenal moments over the last five years that, even with the ten (plus one bonus) performances I'm about to add, I know we're still missing something...
So yes, watch the clips below and then let me know what's been left off both my list and Nigel's (Lythgoe's list included the aforementioned, as well as Destini & Jamile's "Shake," Melody & Nick's "All That Jazz," Benji & Heidi's "Black Mambo," Lauren & Pasha's "Transformers," Mark & Courtney's "The Garden," Katee & Joshua's "Hometown Glory" and Brandon & Janette's "Loving Is Really My Game").
But first, I caught up with the season 5 finalists from "SYTYCD" yesterday afternoon, just before they performed in front of a crowd at L.A.'s Hollywood & Highland complex. And I got their group number on tape. And though the group numbers never really compare to the couple performances, you should watch anyway, 'cause Kayla's pretty much naked for this one. Yep, naked in public...
Thoughts?
Don't forget that these season 5 finalists are hard at work right now, preparing for the nationwide "So You Think You Can Dance" tour -- which is so worth going to, so get tickets if you can -- while the season 6 finalists are preparing for the show's Fall debut, next Wednesday at 8 p.m. just before "Glee"... it's going to be a joyous night of television.
Okay, now, on to my "So You Think You Can Dance" unsung hero list...
"Dhoom Taana" bollywood
Katee & Joshua
Nakul Dev Mahajan
Katee & Joshua
Tabitha & Napoleon
"Mercy" contemporary
Katee & Twitch
Mia Michaels
"Knock On Wood" disco
Neil & Sara
Doriana Sanchez
"Falling Slowly" contemporary
Jonathan & Karla
Stacey Tookey
"Make It Work" hip hop
Sabra & Dominic
Shane Sparks
"Mad" hip hop
Phillip & Jeanine
Tabitha & Napoleon
"Eyes on Fire" contemporary
Kayla & Kupono
Sonya Tayeh
"Hush Hush" cha cha
Brandon & Janette
Jean-Marc and France Genereux
"Battlefield"
Brandon & Jeanine
Laurie Ann Gibson
"Dreaming With A Broken Heart" contemporary
Twitch & Kherington
Mia Michaels
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Why does no one love the Jeanette & Brandon jazz routine choreo'd by Wade Robson?! It was one of the best routines of the season...and imho of the entire series.
Well, Kath, I mean, EVERYTHING Janette and Brandon did was pretty exceptional. I liked that one. But it didn't make me scream.
Glad you included Mia's "Dreaming with a Broken Heart"!! By far one of my favorites. I'd also include Lacey and Kameron's "Dancing" by Mia. LOVE that one, too.
..(or cry)... it was great though. agreed.
No Air should definitely be on the list, and everything else Katee and Joshua danced in their season. I'd watch a whole show of just the two of them. When I saw the live show, Katee was injured so I missed all their dances - I wuz robbed!
I'm with Kath. Best routine of the 5th season was Janette and Brandon's Ruby Blue number by Wade Robson (way better than the cha-cha or the disco number). It's a crime they didn't do it on the wrap-up for the season and a serious omission from the show last night. I'm definitely with you on No Air as well. Should totally have been there (certainly over the Mia Michaels routine that ended up on the show).
Uh, has everyone forgotten Lauren and Neil as a couple. Wade's Angel/Devil routine was pretty amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V726Y9uaUFA
Thanks for posting, Dan. That was a fabulous routine.
Ruby Blue and the Crash Test Dummy routine were the best of season 5 snorer. Too bad they didn't include group dances..
Brandon and Janettes tango was my favorite from this season. While, I love Boom Kack and Jeanine that pop jazz was not one of the best dances ever. Im glad the Garden was on the show I love Sonja,Mark,and,Courtney.