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Discussion thread about So You Think You Can Dance: Season 8 with 30 replies from the Vevmo community.
tatertots;249524 wrote:They really did overdo that and I'm so glad I watched it on my DVR that I could fast forward straight through it. I also agree on the ones that they sent straight through to Vegas. They just didn't really impress me as much as some that they sent to choreography. The first episode seems to take the cake in talent over the one from last night.
Okay night on the show. No one really stood out to me as a favorite. I found myself being more impressed with the people they sent to choreography instead of the ones strait to Vegas. The "Ringo Starr" girl was funny at first but when they visited her house it became a little much and I just felt bad for her.
fabulous788;249555 wrote:Agreed. You are going to send the "whacking" girl through but not the jazz guy because he didn't smile enough? What is that about? I would not pick up the phone for the whacking girl just because she moved her arms super fast. How do you know she has any rhythm in her feet? She hardly moved them. Ah well. One good thing about SYTYCD is that they move quickly through auditions and don't drag it out like Idol. We get to find out the Top 20 next week!
I also agree on the ones that they sent straight through to Vegas. They just didn't really impress me as much as some that they sent to choreography. The first episode seems to take the cake in talent over the one from last night.
tatertots;249558 wrote:I question their sanity when they let people like the "whacking" girl go through to Vegas over some others that are clearly better. I would have sent the amnesia girl over her. Btw, that was so sad to here that girls story. It's unbelievable that she was there dancing after getting amnesia only 3 weeks prior and not being able to remember her own name when it happened. On the other note, I am also glad they don't make these auditions overkill. SYTYCD shows only around 3-5 horrible people per episode, plus a montage of people being idiots (which I'm happy about, I would rather see the good ones), whereas Idol shows pretty much every single bad person that ever decided to audition.
Agreed. You are going to send the "whacking" girl through but not the jazz guy because he didn't smile enough? What is that about? I would not pick up the phone for the whacking girl just because she moved her arms super fast. How do you know she has any rhythm in her feet? She hardly moved them. Ah well. One good thing about SYTYCD is that they move quickly through auditions and don't drag it out like Idol. We get to find out the Top 20 next week!
fabulous788;249559 wrote:Amnesia girl? Hell no. What to have her forget her moves, lol. I bet she was faking it like the "Beatles girl". I'm tired of the cue-the-violin stories.
I would have sent the amnesia girl over her. Btw, that was so sad to here that girls story. It's unbelievable that she was there dancing after getting amnesia only 3 weeks prior and not being able to remember her own name when it happened.
tatertots;249558 wrote:Only because they been doing it this season. That's all. Also, I had a question about this season but I forgot what I was going to say. Also how did the 31 year old make it through when the cut-off age is like 28/29 years of age? So far the black guy/white girl routine with the box and the one with Melanie and Marko have been pretty lame. Don't tell me they showed all the good people already?
Ah well. One good thing about SYTYCD is that they move quickly through auditions and don't drag it out like Idol. We get to find out the Top 20 next week!
Nostalgic;252589 wrote:Pretty sure they have always been quick on the getting to Vegas part. I honestly have no idea who you are talking about being 31. Are you talking about the ballroom blonde chick? And on your last topic, I think most of the dancers have been pretty good so far, with Melanie and Marko having the best dance so far.
Only because they been doing it this season. That's all. Also, I had a question about this season but I forgot what I was going to say. Also how did the 31 year old make it through when the cut-off age is like 28/29 years of age? So far the black guy/white girl routine with the box and the one with Melanie and Marko have been pretty lame. Don't tell me they showed all the good people already?
Nostalgic;252592 wrote:Well I've been watching since Season 4 and I just remember the past few seasons have been like that and can't really remember back that far. Haha. I do like it that way better because I would rather them get down to the wire faster than dragging out the audition process.
Some guy named Robert Taylor Jr. Wow I just realized how mean I sound, lol. Normally well at least in season 4 they have two to two and a half weeks of auditions then Vegas. This one just had vegas like the 4th and 5th episode.
fabulous788;252599 wrote:I missed Mary too and am glad to have her back. Anyone know why Robin Antin isn't there judging? I don't really miss her because she was boring during auditions and Vegas and I don't like the Pussycat Dolls but I thought she was supposed to be a permanent judge. I'm only two dances in but so far Megan Mullally, who I've always liked, is doing a pretty good job as judge.
I must also add that I'm glad Mary Murphy is back. She annoys me when she's there, but then when she was gone last season I missed her. She just cracks me up.
OtherPplsDrama;252690 wrote:Jordan and Tadd did African Jazz by Sean Cheesman. Sasha and Alexander did Contemporary by Travis Wall. Clarice and Jess did Broadway by Tyce Diorio. Ryan and Ricky did Lyrical Hip-Hop by Christopher Scott. Caitlynn and Robert (from season 7, who replaced Mitchell who had an injury) did Jazz by Sonya Tayeh. Miranda and Robert did a Jive by Jason Gilkison. Missy and Wadi did Jazz by Sean Cheesman. Melanie and Marko did Contemporary by Travis Wall. Ashley and Chris did Hip-Hop by Christopher Scott. Iveta and Nick did a Quickstep by Jason Gilkison.
Jordan and Yvetta were also favorites of mine through auditions, though I thought Jordan did ok last night, I expected her to do better. I haven't seen Yvetta's yet, but I don't mind being spoiled if someone wants to tell me what her dance was for last night? :)
tatertots;252710 wrote:I agree it was a pretty bizarre 2 person routine, but the one he did with the group last week was awesome! I looooved Sascha and Alexander's literal ***-kicking performance by Travis. But I've always loved Travis and his work. My biggest "dislikes" this season are definitely Ryan (our #1 dislike) and probably Miranda and Missy. Ryan I think is just REALLY over-rated and I think the only reason she made it is because she came so close before. There is such a thing as smiling too much. It just looked silly that she was grinning from ear to ear during a dance that was supposed to be sad and heartlfet. And Miranda and Missy, well, I just barely remember them from the auditions so that may be why I haven't warmed up to them.
It's all nitpicking though because it really is a strong group this year. I will say that my two least favorites were actually the hip hop routines. I think it was more of a choreography problem and the new guy figuring out what works best on this stage and for this program. He's used to doing choreography for large groups, right? If so, it might be a little harder for him to just use two people.
OtherPplsDrama;252724 wrote:I also did like Sacha and Alexander's performance (wasn't that last night though?) and I also don't like Ryan. I am not a big fan of Missy but I did like her and Wadi(?)'s performance. I don't know names, but that female choreographer is really good.
I agree it was a pretty bizarre 2 person routine, but the one he did with the group last week was awesome! I looooved Sascha and Alexander's literal ***-kicking performance by Travis. But I've always loved Travis and his work. My biggest "dislikes" this season are definitely Ryan (our #1 dislike) and probably Miranda and Missy. Ryan I think is just REALLY over-rated and I think the only reason she made it is because she came so close before. There is such a thing as smiling too much. It just looked silly that she was grinning from ear to ear during a dance that was supposed to be sad and heartlfet. And Miranda and Missy, well, I just barely remember them from the auditions so that may be why I haven't warmed up to them.
cryssy19;252729 wrote:Yes, sorry. The way I posted that was confusing. Tater had just commented about the choreographer from League of Extraordinary Dancers. He did an awesome group number last week but his partner choreography wasn't as good. Aaaand then I switched gears to this week to talk about how awesome I thought Alexander and Sascha were. Got it? ;)
I also did like Sacha and Alexander's performance (wasn't that last night though?) and I also don't like Ryan. I am not a big fan of Missy but I did like her and Wadi(?)'s performance. I don't know names, but that female choreographer is really good.
OtherPplsDrama;252724 wrote:I couldn't agree more. I haven't really liked Ryan at all, even since last season. The other two seem to be fillers and I probably couldn't point them out in a crowd if I tried. I know they keep saying that a girl will probably win this year, but I'm kind of hoping one of the guys steps up and win.
I agree it was a pretty bizarre 2 person routine, but the one he did with the group last week was awesome! I looooved Sascha and Alexander's literal ***-kicking performance by Travis. But I've always loved Travis and his work. My biggest "dislikes" this season are definitely Ryan (our #1 dislike) and probably Miranda and Missy. Ryan I think is just REALLY over-rated and I think the only reason she made it is because she came so close before. There is such a thing as smiling too much. It just looked silly that she was grinning from ear to ear during a dance that was supposed to be sad and heartlfet. And Miranda and Missy, well, I just barely remember them from the auditions so that may be why I haven't warmed up to them.
fabulous788;252746 wrote:The only ones I don't remember are those from season 1 because I didn't watch it. I don't agree with the number 1 choice however. It's good and Alex did an amazing job but it's not my number 1, maybe 6ish. They mentioned in the comments about the Kayla and Kupono "Addiction" dance that they thought Tyce's "Cancer" dance was overpraised (not enough to not even make the list though! c'mon!) and for me I think that hip hop routine is overpraised. It's all opinion though and lists are never perfect. ;)
Surprisingly remember most of these and agree with the choices :D So You Think You Can Dance | 'So You Think You Can Dance': 25 Best Performances Ever | Photo 1 of 25 | EW.com
OtherPplsDrama;252732 wrote:Perfectly clear now :)
Yes, sorry. The way I posted that was confusing. Tater had just commented about the choreographer from League of Extraordinary Dancers. He did an awesome group number last week but his partner choreography wasn't as good. Aaaand then I switched gears to this week to talk about how awesome I thought Alexander and Sascha were. Got it? ;)
tatertots;252742 wrote:Aha! Sonya is her name. I like her routines a lot. I don't like Ryan, but she could have saved herself if she said she imagined that his memories of his girlfriend would have been happy times they spent together.... but what she said made her sound even more clueless I think.
Aww. I must be the only one that likes Ryan. I do agree that her smiling was weird and I'm glad the judges pointed it out. When she tried to explain why it seemed more like she misunderstood the character or wasn't as good at portraying it than someone like Kent from last season who just loved hamming it up, ugh! I'm much more annoyed with Robert and his ******* wooing! Just stop it already. It's not cute or funny. It's annoying. I agree OPD, that the choreographers group routine from last week was FABULOUS which is why I was a little disappointed with his two routines this week. I think he is just used to groups and needs a few more routines to really work out the differences with a pair. I'm super excited for Sonya's group routine tonight though!
I'll be DVRing it. Unless I can convince Mr...
— OtherPplsDrama