'So You Think You Can Dance': Nathan Trasoras and Noelle Marsh don't make the cut
The power was in your hands this week on "So You Think You Can Dance," and you didn't abuse it. Nice work, boys and girls. I deem you somewhat redeemed from your disastrous choice to put Ellenore and Ryan in the bottom last week.
Group Number:
Tyce Diorio/"It's Still Rock And Roll To Me" by Billy Joel: Ha, I love the "let's get Jakob to do his crazy good leaps as often as possible" style of choreography that's taken over the group routines this season. It was cute to see Ryan and Ashleigh briefly dancing ballroom-style together. Well, cute until the super-close-up makeout session. Fun number, at any rate. Especially given the risks of a Tyce routine.
(Um, I actually watched the show last night, editors. I'm imagining most of us did, if we're watching the results show. So please give our memories enough credit that we can remember what the routines were the next day without a ridiculously lengthy recap at the top of the show. If you can't find enough filler, perhaps that's then a clue that it should be a half-hour results show. Thanks!)
We begin with the ladies. Ellenore is safe, which means you voters have successfully spared yourselves a supremely angry rant. Mollee is safe too, and she can't believe it. That's one recoupling that worked out extremely well. Unsurprisingly, Noelle is in the bottom two, joined by Kathryn. Well, that sucks. I definitely thought she was better than Ashleigh last night - Kathryn really dives into each dance 100 percent, and while Ashleigh is slowly worming her way onto my good side, her solo was W.E.A.K. weak in comparison.
Ryan is our first fella in the bottom two, which works for me. His performance definitely suffered without Ellenore. Jakob is greeted with ear-splitting shrieks, which is reassuring. I didn't expect him to be anywhere near the bottom, but I've been worried that he lacks the fan base some of the other dancers have. Clearly not so! Nathan rounds out our bottom two guys, which means the bottom four is composed of two couples.
We pause to watch the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers, a new "multi-platform" project by John Chu, of "Step it Up 2" fame. I'm somewhat confused by the concept, especially in terms of how gaming is involved, but the performance is interesting to watch. On to the solos, not that they make any difference:
1. Noelle
Song: "Every Time It Rains" by Charlotte Martin - It's a great solo tonight, too, though the open-mouth dancing thing still isn't my favorite. She spells out "dance" with her hands at the end and waves, and I suspect she knows she's going home.
2. Ryan
Song: "Rock You Like A Hurricane" by Scorpions - Mary calls Ryan one of the best ballroom dancers they've ever had and praises his partnering, while acknowledging that his solos are weak.
3. Kathryn
Song: "Beautiful" by Bethany Dillon - Mary expresses shock at Kathryn's presence in the bottom ("shock" may be a little strong, but seriously...she doesn't belong there). Mary's actually pretty upset about it. Kathryn tears up, saying that if she's in the bottom it just means that folks need to see her solo.
4. Nathan
Song - "Pretty Wings" by Maxwell: Nathan gives us a different solo tonight, which is interesting. His kicks seem almost martial arts-style, and though he gives it his all, something about it turns me off. I think it's that he didn't look like he was enjoying himself enough. Nigel praises him, reminds him that any criticism from the judges has been tough love, and also reminds him that people are voting for their favorites and he's up against some tough competition. Um, duh?
We interrupt this program to bring you a performance by Snoop Dogg and Quest Crew, winners of "America's Best Dance Crew." They're pretty awesome. Especially that little kid. Dancing kids are cuter than baby unicorns.
Noelle, as expected, is very tearfully heading home. And while I honestly do like her, this is definitely the right result. I'm more ambivalent on the guys, though if I had to pick I'd send Nathan home because of Ryan's mad partnering skillz. Cat: "You're here, I've got the card, it's a Wednesday. There's nothing we can do." That's exactly the kind of quote that makes me love Cat. And indeed, Nathan is leaving us tonight. I have to wonder what would have happened had he been partnered with someone else from the beginning.
Do you agree with America's decisions? Were you surprised by anyone's presence in the bottom?
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PLEASE give Cat her much over due Emmy this year, voters! I beg you!
Ashleigh should have gone home. Noelle was great last night and Kathryn was pretty good too. For me, the only 2 guys that were definitely safe going into tonight were Russell and Jakob. The competition among the guys is especially tough this season!
Nathan got robbed. When Cat said his name my heart sank and my world changed. Nathan will always be in my heart and I love him! What an inspiration.
silly voters. it's why i just watch shows like this for the performances and don't get attached anymore to the performers or listen to the judges sway the voters how to vote.
Definitely agree with all the comments. I was sad about Noelle, but even more about Nathan. I thought that it was unfair that the judges pin pointed Nathan, but not Mollee on the same routines. Even now Russell stands out over Mollee. And I still don't understand how Ryan and Ashleigh are on the top 10. Who is voting for these dancers? Many other dancers deserved to be there! This may be my last season. It's heartbreaking!
For me Nathan leaving tonight was the right choice. He was a bit cocky in the first few performances shows and came across as though he wasn't really trying. Also of the guys left he was the least mature. Next week will be a tough one for them all to get to the semi finals....the final 6.
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I'm okay with the two who were cut, but believe Ashleigh and Ryan are the next two to go. Kathryn was robbed. She definitely didn't belong in the bottom two.
Not at all surprised. I just can't figure out how we can be "two weeks away" from knowing the winner of Season 6. We're at 8 now; next week we cut to 6. Following week we cut to 4. Don't we need one more week to get to a winner? Can someone explain?
I was definitely okay with the bottom 2 guys last night. The only reason I wanted Ryan to stay was because I'm really eager to see Ryan and Ashley dance a hip hop routine or a contemporary routine together. It'd be interesting to see, although I highly doubt that the producers would let that happen. Partnerings are far from random, and we know it!
Also, I definitely don't see what is special about Nathan. He seems so moody, like he is brooding all the time. I feel like his facial exressions and his personality (on the show) ate just so fake. He doesn't seem sincere at all. It has NOTHING to do with his dancing at all! But it keeps him from being my favorite or even in my top 4 guys!
As far as girls, I voted for Kathryn. I know she seems to kind of fade, but I think that Mary summed it up-- most people don't understand her class, grace, and poise. It's easy to be crazy like Mollee, but composure takes a lot of effort. I'm sorry that Noelle was in the bottom
with her because I really like Noelle too, but someone has got to go.