SYTYCD Season 4: Top 10

This week's show was a complete train wreck, in this mom's humble opinion.  (Thank goodness I watched Project Runway and Shear Genius afterwards!) Of course, the person with the in-depth, hilarious and often insightful feedback is Dixie. 

DIXIE SAYS: How unfortunate that wardrobe couldn’t scrub Mia’s tire tracks off of Jessica’s dress. Speaking of Jessica, how do you “break” two ribs and “fracture” one? There is absolutely no difference between those words. Perhaps she meant that she has two severe fractures and one hairline fracture. Don’t mess with Mia, man.

Lil’ C is an awesome judge! In fact, he is the anti-Mia… so rational, so reasonable, so even. He praised the skilled components, commented on what needed to be improved (if anything), and then gave a little pat on the back for the dancers’ efforts. Imagine him, Dan, and Tabitha/Napoleon judging the show instead of Nigel, Mary, and Mia. Can we have that please?

So, David Archuleta sounds asthmatic in recordings too. Who would have guessed that?

On to the dancing:

Courtney and Joshua (Hip Hop and Rhumba)

I admit it; I initially missed Courtney with Gev and Joshua with Katee, but both parties of this new pairing transcend the mechanics of dance with such intrinsic joy and feeling that I got over it quick like. Joshua is truly a jack of all trades and knows how to completely transform himself for every challenge. His Spankenstein and popping/acrobatic solo were of course awesome and entertaining, but I was more impressed with the grace, maturity, and hip action he exhibited during that incredible Rhumba! Half the credit, of course, goes to Courtney, whose lines and timing are second to none, but all the mechanics seemed like an afterthought compared to their immediate jaw dropping chemistry! If that wasn’t the epitome of burning passion then what is! Joshua seems so humble, almost shy, during his interviews, but as soon as he steps foot on that stage, his personality comes out in spades! He is my favorite male dancer by a gazillion miles. Courtney never ceases to impress me; from her believable, fun loving Hip Hop moves to her sultry Rhumba to her highly skilled Lyrical solo, she was a definite stand out tonight.

Kherington and Mark (Two Step and Jazz)

So why didn’t the poor Two Step choreographers get the usual “we’re so blessed to have you” shout out? It was a perfectly good piece of country choreography! It’s not their fault that Kherington has noodle arms. Seriously, that Two Step couldn’t have been more of a nightmare if Mark would have had a dead horse as a partner. Kherington was checked out, completely missing connections that poor Mark was standing there waiting for! When the judges pointed out that she was trying to lead and helpfully showed us the clip to demonstrate the point, I was even more horrified. The stylist who put together their costumes should be fired on the spot. They both looked ridiculous, but Kherington even more so. To make matters worse for this couple, Tyce’s Jazz choreography flat out sucked! The pairing of those movements with that song was bizarre to say the least. There wasn’t one step that went with the natural rise and fall of the music. It’s pretty bad when Napoleon Dynamite uses the same song (“Canned Heat”) for his high school dance number, and his performance is more potent. Mark’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” solo was fabulous and innovative, so hopefully that, along with his large fan base, will save him. I cannot put into words how much I abhorred Kherington’s solo! Zero musicality, zero choreography, zero commitment. And what was up with that half-hearted booty shake at the end? If you’re going to stick your back side in the camera, you better mean it. If not, then choreograph some different steps! After that garbage, I truly believe Kherington is in great danger of going home this week.

Comfort and Twitch (Waltz and Hip Hop)

It has to be Nigel behind the horrible song choices for Hip Hop. There’s no way Dave Scott picked that sappy song for a hard hitting urban routine. After watching their awesome rehearsal footage, I was all set for a Jamal/Destiny/Shane Sparks/Pitbull revival. And it didn’t happen. Besides the distracting music, I was so put off by the costumes and Comfort’s makeup that I could barely focus on their dancing abilities. What a tragically missed opportunity! And then there was that Waltz… although it wasn’t the train wreck that it could have been, it was just simply not good enough. No connection, no rise and fall, and sloppy footwork means one of these dancers will most likely be eliminated this week. Both of their solos were passable at best.

Katee and Will (Broadway and Pas de Deux)

A few weeks ago, Katee stopped being my favorite female dancer and became my favorite dancer overall of the entire season. I absolutely adore her, her exquisite artistry and her unfaltering love of dance. When Katee reached the apex of her split leap during her solo, her grin exploded with some sort of giddy zest that is hard to put into words. It was like the ecstasy of flight- what birds must feel as they are soaring above the earth on a beautiful, blue day! It’s that expressiveness and passion that puts her above all others. Will may be a naturally talented, well-trained, athletic dancer with a good sense of musicality, but tonight, I finally realized what he is missing; he lacks overall ease and gracefulness which causes a lack of flow in his movements. Unfortunately, fluidity, like being light on one’s feet, is just one of those things you either have or you don’t. And sorry, Will, you don’t. Also, he seems to dance with his arms a lot. Maybe he doesn’t have the strongest core, so he relies on the sharpness of his arm lines to cover it up. Particularly in their second routine, I wanted his legs to be as precise as his arms, and they weren’t. Not sure why the judges made such a fuss over that ridiculous Broadway routine that had absolutely nothing to do with “Guys and Dolls”. If they are going to continue to use this category, shouldn’t the dance have SOMETHING to do with the Broadway show? “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat” takes place in a church mission and the guy is giving his testimony. The boat is metaphorical and yet Tyce turns it into a couple flailing about in a boat?  The context and meaning could not have been more lost. Although the Pas de Deux could have simply been called Contemporary, it was breathtaking to watch, botched spin and all. Desmond is an incredible choreographer, and despite the gaspy song choice, I found the entire routine to be awe-inspiring. Definitely my favorite of the night! Will needs to stop with the shirtlessness yesterday. Also, was Katee wearing Joshua's hat?

Chelsie and Gev (Contemporary and Jive)

I cannot believe the chemistry between these two dancers! It was as if they had been dancing together for years! When Gev is in his element, he has such a quietly confident showmanship. It’s so effortlessly enjoyable! The choreographers are really taking advantage of his ability to explode into the air with no visible preparation. On a show like this, it’s not just the contestants who are working outside their dance wheelhouse; the choreographers are also! Metaphorically speaking, they have to write poetry using words that may never rhyme again. This week both of Chelsie and Gev’s routines were pure poetry in motion! “These Arms of Mine” by Otis Redding was the perfect backdrop for their emotional Contemporary piece and I literally sighed in contentment at the end. I don’t know all that much about proper Jive technique, but I thought Gev did an outstanding job, much better than the other male Jivers this season, and Chelsie absolutely shined! Besides the fact that it was one of the fastest Jives I have ever seen, it was fun, energetic, and entertaining from beginning to end. Chelsie definitely gets props for working the “Cookie Monster” dress like Anya, but let’s hope she doesn’t get any ideas about replicating her “Flava Flav’s Barcalounger” unitard. Her solo was energetic, but as the weeks go on, she may run into the same stumbling blocks that other Ballroom dancers have faced. Hopefully, her exceptional partner work will override her solos and she’ll be around for weeks to come.

Going home? Honestly, I think it should be Kherington, but it might be Comfort again. And on the male side…. Either Mark or Twitch.

Comments

[Nok Jok55]

yu must be a complete moron for commenting on will in this manner. I mean all this as respectful as it can sound of course. but as a dancer i can tell you that his movements are undescribable. the purity in his lines and emotion he puts into it is as beautiful as kirvin Boyd(AAADT dancer). he may not have legs but the talent and skill he has makes up for this. i cant stand when critics say stupid things like this especially when theyre dull in the department of dance. America let me down not voting him into the finals. he is truly the future of todays dance world. so i respect your decision that you made but i strongly disagree, and anyone with more than 2years of dance training could see that he waas by far the best male dancer on that show.

[Angela]

Nok Jok55, I have 45 years of dance experience, was even considered one of New York's prima ballerinas in my day, and I have to agree with the article. Will is a classically trained, contemporary dancer with a poor core. That will be a thorn in his side until someone is honest with him and addresses it. Danny Tidwell is the future of today's dance world. Without strong hips and a ability to dance the back, there can be no gracefulness or fluidity. You even admit that he doesn't have legs, but then go on to say he doesn't need them. This is DANCING. Emotions? I think maybe you are his mother or a relative... or perhaps the true moron. There were no emotions and that is why America didn't chose him in the end. I think they article was very kind to Will, just stating the obvious to anyone who has any dance training or an eye for beauty. Angela

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