So You Think You Can Dance 3 Finale Show Recap

So You Think You Can Dance SHOW 323/324
8/16/07

16 million of you voted last night. And this is where it ends. Season three of So You Think You Can Dance will crown a new king or queen tonight!

Cat Deeley, front and center, giving us the run down about tonight’s show. There are going to be great routines, special guests and PLENTY of dancing. And holy cow, every guest judge is back tonight! Mia! Shane! Wade! Dan! Mary! And of course, the always regal, Nigel.

Before we get down to business, we’re greeted by the mother of all recaps. This recap makes last night’s recap look like a flash in time. From auditions and all the way through last night’s shows, it’s packed. Then Cat kicks off the Lion King routine, featuring all of the top 20 dancers from this season.
The Lioness Hunt
The Lion King (Original Broadway Cast)

When we come back, Mary makes a routine request. Lauren and Pasha start things off with their Shane Sparks hip-hop dance. These two haven’t lost a step and keep the crowd screaming. After the dance, Cat asks the crowd to give Lauren and Pasha the send off they deserved.
Fuego
Pitbull

Brandon Norris, a clogger from the auditions, is welcomed back. Brandon didn’t make the cut, but Nigel was so astounded by his skill that they asked him back.
The Way I Are
Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson & D.O.E.

The audience welcomes back Jamie and Hok for Wade’s famous hummingbird routine. This one is Nigel’s favorite. The two move through the routine better than the first time, with elegance and truth to the story. Definitely one of the most beautiful dances of the season.
The Chairman’s Waltz
Memoirs of a Geisha (Soundtrack)

Jean Marc Généreux gets a pick. Sabra and Dominic are back together for their Shane Sparks hip-hop routine. These two fire up the stage, just like they did so many weeks ago. Hopefully America will get to see this one on the tour!
Make It Work
Ne-Yo

Even Adam Shankman gets a pick! Sweet! He chose Sara and Neil kick out on to the stage doing their amazing disco dance. Sara looks amazing and is keeping up with the dance. The girls in the crowd scream as Neil leads Sara around the stage.
Knock on Wood
Rachel Stevens

Cat introduces one more special dancer who auditioned, but didn’t make the trip to Los Angeles. The judges loved him, but he wasn’t able to move on because of his style. Tonight, Brian Gaynor shows his unique style of dance to the studio audience.
Ain’t No Other Man
Christina Aguilera

The top 8 take the stage for the futuristic, but in business clothes, Shane Sparks number. It’s almost as if they’re robots, forced to crank out the same work every week…but they’re hotter than robots. Hotbots…
Get Up
Ciara

Wade wants to see Lacey and Danny team up again and these two finalists show us why they’ve made it to the final four. But when they wrap up their dance, Cat calls them over. It’s time to say good-bye to one of them.
Hip Hip Chin Chin
Club Des Belugas

Cat builds the suspense…Lacey is gone! Halfway through that leaves Danny, Sabra and Neil!

Sara and Pasha take off for the West Coast Swing, which is Shane’s favorite dance of the season. The moves! The funk! This is definitely my favorite of the season also. Guess I’ll have to try and mooch some tour tickets myself!
Rockafeller Skank
Fatboy Slim

Tyce Diorio picks Danny and Anya to come up next for their live replay of the foxtrot. This dance screams 1940’s Hollywood glitz. It makes me happy to live in this town…until I open my patio door to see construction workers, people driving like idiots and that healthy brown sky.
It Had To Be You
Brian Evans

Jesus and Sara are back for another Wade number! Jesus, I almost forgot about you! And Sara, seriously, maybe America was wrong about you if you were in all these performances. I’m considering taking away your phones, America. Watch yourself.
Cabaret Hoover
The Triplets of Belleville (Soundtrack)

Per Mia’s request, she wants to see Sabra and Neil’s table dance, choreographed by Mandy Moore. These two finalists take to the stage and move through the dance perfectly, staying true to their first time up.
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
Eurythmics

Uh oh…Cat calls Danny back to the stage alongside Neil and Sabra. The next dancer going home…Neil! It’s down to Sabra and Danny. Well, I just lost twenty-bucks in the office pool.

Another big group number brings us back from the commercial. The crew is donned in dark clothes, looks like me on laundry day. They’re on the stage! They’re off the stage! This dance is crazy. I’m kinda freaked out.
The Moment I Said It
Imogen Heap

Mary takes over hosting and welcomes, for the first time, “and possibly the last,” Cat and Nigel for a dance number…sort of. They had us! It was all a set up for a fake Cat/Nigel number! Boooo! Maybe next year.

It’s Dan’s turn to pick a favorite piece. He chooses Neil and Lacey doing Mia’s flower piece. The emotion still rings loud as Lacey and Neil spin around flowers sprinkled on the stage.
Time
Billy Porter

Cat cues up another commercial. The suspense is intense! Danny? Sabra? Danny…? SABRAAAAAAAAA!?

We’re back! This is it! Read the card Cat. Cat. Please. Cat…just read the card. CAT! DO IT! CAAAAAAAAAAAAAT! Cat starts the smack talk, reminding of them why they are where they are today. The final two. Who’s it going to be…?

Congratulations to SABRA! Sabra is the winner of So You Think You Can Dance Season Three!

Phew! Now go get yourself some so you think you can dance tour tickets!