What are Joshua Allen's plans now that he's won the fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance? Sleep! "I'm going to sleep for a whole day," he said earlier this morning. "The show pushes you so hard. When you're exhausted and you think you have no more to give, you have to give more." Therefore, a day of rest is in order, maybe a massage and definitely some down time to kick it with his family and friends at home in Texas.

But Josh doesn't plan to sit around for long. "I really want to be a recording artist," the aspiring singer told reporters, saying he hopes to catch the eye of a record company, and would love to work with Omarion, Chris Brown, Usher, Neo, Missy Elliott or Justin Timberlake. At the top of the list, however, is Michael Jackson, a longtime inspiration. "I know it's kind of a big [request], but I really want to meet and talk to him," Josh said.

Billed as an "untrained street dancer" throughout the competition, but called out at one point by choreographer Mia Michaels for clearly having some dance schooling, I asked Josh to clear up the mild controversy. "Oh, I took class," Josh freely admitted. "Modern, ballet, jazz classes. There are certain things you have to know how to do to do well in the competition. But I'm not technically trained like William or Mark or Matt." Josh explained that his training consisted of Summer classes when he had time, because he was a big sports fan and heavily involved in high school track and his varsity football team (he was a running back, in case you were wondering). His total dance education amounts to about two years of schooling as opposed to the technically trained competitors like Will who have studied dance all year round since they were young.

But Josh was happy to compete with and against these trained dancers, especially his Top Twenty partner, Katee Shean. "We've been through a lot together. We struggled together. I'll always remember, before going out [to hear if we'd made it through to the next week], she'd always look at me and say, we're okay, right? And I'd say, we're okay." Was she looking for reassurance from him? "In a way, I needed reassurance too, but I tried to be strong for both of us. You can't imagine how nerve wracking the whole experience is unless you've been through it," Josh told me. As for the surprise $50,000 that Katee -- this year's top girl -- took home last night, Josh couldn't be more pleased: "I was so happy. I was so happy for her. I didn't want her to walk away empty-handed. I mean, she wouldn't have walked away empty-handed either way, but I just really wanted her to  have something."

One thing Josh walks away from the competition without, though? His braces. You may have noticed that the metal that has graced his mouth since week one was mysteriously missing during yesterday's finale episode. What's up with that? Well, apparently they were ready to come off, and when a producer arranged for an orthodontist to do the job, Josh jumped at the chance, saying, let's go right now! "I feel more confident [now that they're gone]," he said.

He'll take that confidence on the So You Think You Can Dance tour this Fall, traveling around the country to fifty venues. "I haven't been a lot of places. I've been to Texas, obviously, and L.A. But that's it. So I'm really excited to go to all these different cities," Josh revealed. "I'm so happy. My mom always told me, sky's the limit. Sky's the limit."

Comments

Good for Josh. That guy deserved to win. There wasn't really a dance style that he couldn't handle. He definitely grew on me throughout the competition and I am glad to see him in the winner's circle.

ric | Aug 8, 2008 11:43:43 AM | #

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Well done. Congratulations. Very nice conversation too.

Morisot | Aug 8, 2008 12:01:30 PM | #

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hey joshua, you go boy! i prayed for you from the beginning. when i saw the first tear drop i knew god had a plan for you. my family and i didn't miss any of your performances. joshua the road may get a little tough at times, this is only the beginning, but keep your head up, always stay in prayer, and like your mom says "the skies the limit". keep that beautiful smile showing throughout any tough battle. you are going to make it and big too. i live in tampa, fl and pray to see you perfom and meet you along with the other dancers. i do have to say that it was really hard i'm sure for most of the fans, because will,twitch,and katie are by-right good dancers. however, joshua you were our favorite. like i mentioned the first tear allowed me to see the kind of person you are inside. you appear to have a good heart, and never forget to keep god close your heart. good luck to you in your endeavor, and i do pray you get to meet micheal jackson. :) keep up the good work. my family and i look forward to reading or hearing nothing but good opportunities to come your way. take care and never forsake god and your family along the way to the top.

rose albury | Aug 8, 2008 1:33:51 PM | #

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JoshDizzle, do it up

Chip | Aug 8, 2008 3:47:38 PM | #

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Josh, I was so happy you won--I was thinking you would win right from the beginning!! Katee was another of my favorites, anything you 2 did was fire!! You guys both nailed everything you were given--even with other partners!! I wish I could see you guys on tour, alas I live in Ft. Wayne, Indiana--I don't think there will be anything remotely close!! Good luck to you in your career--I hope Katee gets something to--she's so awesome!! I was thinking you 2 would make such a cute pair!!

Michele | Aug 9, 2008 9:46:54 AM | #

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My whole family backed Joshua and Katee all the way, but are so happy with Joshua's win. He proved he was versatile and brought heart and soul to his dancing. We will miss seeing the two of them dance on our TV every week. You go, Josh! May you accomplish every one of your dreams and find happiness within them.

Lynn | Aug 9, 2008 2:26:18 PM | #

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I NEVER SAW A HEART AND SOUL DANCE UNTIL I SAW JOSHUA DANCE. AMAZING TO SAY THE LEAST. AND IF EMOTION COULD TALK DURING HIS DANCE ROUTINES...IT WOULD CALL HIS NAME ENDLESSLY, AND PRAISE HIM FOR BEING SO SO REAL.!!!!!

L DIANE R | Aug 9, 2008 4:10:42 PM | #

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so glad to see a brother win this show
you were my heart from the start
i prayed hard for you to make it
i am so proud of you dear heart
keep the Faith

AMMA | Aug 10, 2008 10:26:44 PM | #

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Congrats, Joshua! You are an inspiration to so many people. By the way, Korbi, it's Ne-Yo, not "Neo".

walt | Aug 11, 2008 2:30:58 AM | #

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I think Josh was definitely a great person to win among many great people. He was fantastic and so clearly such a good, humble person who has clearly worked very hard.

Joe S | Aug 11, 2008 3:03:34 PM | #

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