Stand out Dancers on SYTYCD 6
Today I was thinking about the SYTYCD 6 top 10. It’s really one of my favorite parts of any season since I love to see things mixed up. The new pairings are always interesting to see. Plus, dancers that were relying on their partners are exposed or revealed as stars of their own. Of course, it’s always great to get the judges out of the voting and leave it up to America’s votes. I don’t always agree with America, but they/we usually do a pretty good job.
As I was considering the SYTYCD top 10 I was trying to think which dancers would be my favorites. I think it’s a bad sign that I mostly remember those dancers that were in trouble. Is it because the other dancers have had so few wow moments for me? This is really odd for me since I have actually loved the choreography and performances the past few weeks. I just wonder why none of the dancers have really stood out for me. Does anyone else feel this way?
I think earlier I had said that by this point last season Jeanine was already my favorite, and that I didn’t have one yet. Well after last week, I think Kathryn is my favorite, she really shined. It’ll be interesting to see what happens with other partners, since the chemistry with Legacy was so good.
I don’t have a favorite, but I’m really loving Ashleigh right now. Not just for her dancing, though, just for that fact that she was an unexpected success. I mean last season, even during the audition phase, we knew kayla was probably going to make top 20 and then once she did, be a judge favorite (she wasn’t my favorite, but is a brilliant dancer so i understand)
And i just want to say, I hate the larger stage. Just throwing it out there.
Katheryn Reminds me “Talia” from SYTYCD AU, I believe she will be in Top 4 dancers.
Kathryn is a stand out for me. She is someone I really didn’t care about (mostly because i didnt “know” her and all i remembered her as is the “high pitched cryer” from the green mile. But she has definitely become a favorite for me!
Jakob. I had my eye on him since auditions only because I follow Jeanine’s tweets and she has mentioned him before and knew they were friends. Regardless of that – he is just a brilliant dancer. I love watching him. I have a hard time looking at anyone else when he is dancing. (sorry Ashleigh)
Ellenore. Ever since her quirky Vegas solo, I have watched out for her. She has certainly delivered this season. I love her unique movements and quality of dance. I personally think it’s Ryan putting that couple in the bottom 3 (just my opinion people!) I’m excited to see her paired with Jakob.
Channing. I loved her. I was really really sad when she got sent home. I have re-watched her solo – and honestly think that should have saved her. I do get that she never really seemed to break through that wall between her performance and the audience. But I knew when that breakthrough happened – it was gonna be amazing.
Legacy has become a person to watch as well. He’s lucky to be paired with such a brilliant dancer as Kathryn, and it kind of bugs me that is GROWTH story overshadows her excellent performance and partnership so much. He seems very genuine about his experience on the show. I’m a softy for the cryers i guess.
That being said – my top standouts are Kathryn, Jakob, and Ellenore. I have a feeling they will be going a long way. And Jakob has got Jeanine’s supporters I’m sure, so that can’t hurt. At least he doesn’t need that as a crutch….because he really is a brilliant dancer. that makes me like him even more 🙂
(i, too, hate the new set with the bigger stage. it makes it seem like a talent show as opposed to the intimate feel of the last set, which made it feel like a dance *performance*.)
the judges keep saying how this year’s talent is so outstanding. i feel that last season trumped this by far! i agree with the poster who said that by this time last season, they had a favorite but no one is really standing out as a fave this year.
that said, i do love legacy. i like his style, his perseverance and his honest emotions. he is definitely one to watch!
Amazing commentary everyone. There are some amazing dancers still on the show so I’m hopeful to see some breakouts still.
I agree that Kathryn might be the closest to a breakout for me. She does remind me of Jeanine in so many ways. We’ll see if she has the finishing power of Jeanine.
i think ariana and pauline were the standouts for sure
it seems the judges cut all of the girls who should have been in top 10
pauline, ariana, channing, + ellenore and kathryn
bubba – good call on Arianna. She was cut too soon!! I was looking forward to seeing more of her – then she was gone!
bubba,
I thought that it might be the dancers they sent home as well. I was a big fan of Channing and when Nigel sent her home I wrote this: https://puresytycd.com/2009/11/19/nigel-stop-messing-with-my-blondes/
I imagine if she were still in I’d still be more enthralled with the show.
Well this year we have a strong group of females. I thought Ashleigh was on the weaker side but she’s proving herself every week. The guys were a little bit easier to seperate as to who was making the top 10.
I actually think Jakob doesn’t need the Jeanine connection (although i’m sure it helps!) because he’s a stand out on his own. He’s got a all the technique and he’s not arrogant about it. He’s a brilliant dancer and isn’t outrageous in any way. I guess he’s classy? mature?
I mean Russell is amazing but I’m still waiting to see an awesome hip hop routine. That first one didn’t do him justice. I’m still waiting for Ellenore and Nathan to get a decent hip hop.
So I guess if i had to categorize the stand out dancers for me it would be Jakob and Ellenore. It might be a matter of time before her dancing fizzles out though. Kathryn is still in the game 🙂 but I kind of see her as a dark horse. I’m interested to see how she is with another partner. Legacy might be in the final 6 but I’m not sure if he’d make the finale. Kathryn totally blew me away this past week.
There are a lot of great dancers this season. I’m fond of both Legacy, who I initially didn’t think should be in the top 20 and have grown to root for, and Russell. The judges were so right that it’s sometimes hard to remember that he’s a krumper! Ryan is extremely strong, probably the best American male ballroom dancer but I’ve been spoiled by the likes of Vincent and Danny on SYTYCD Canada.
Of the girls I think Kathryn is a lovely dancer and Noelle shows a lot of potential as well. And although I initially didn’t think Ashleigh deserved a place in the top 20, she has surprised me week after week and her chemistry with Jakob was wonderful to watch.
My standouts are Ellenore and Jakob though. I don’t think anyone compares technically to Jakob, and he also seems to have the performance to go with it, and a maturity about him that I admire. It doesn’t hurt that he’s also had amazing chemistry with Ashleigh! If the competition was for America’s Best Dancer he would have it in the bag.
Ellenore is my favourite female dancer. I love her quirky personality and style of dance and find her so different from even the other contemporary females that have been on the show so far.
I hope that the two of them are in the top 4!
Though there are many great dancers this season, I was a bit disappointed with the couples. They seemed to be lacking chemistry. And where last season’s couples pushed each other, in season six most of them held each other back. The notable exception are Legacy and Kathryn who have been supporting each other in their growth. If they manage to continue to do that, even though they’re not dancing together anymore, they will make it to the final.
Beside those two, my favorites are Jakob and Ellenore. Jakob is just outstandingly elegant and looks comfortable in everything (well, let’s wait for hip hop). I love how Ellenore combines technique with performance, as her broadway performance showed this week.
I would love to see those 4 in the finals.
@Johannes, I can see what you’re saying to some extent, but I think more than just Kathryn/Legacy have helped each other grow. Look at Ashleigh/Jakob, at the beginning no one was giving her a chance, but week after week she has been consistent and she has been growing. Additionally, she seems to have helped Jakob a great deal with his partnering work. And when A/J did their lyrical hip hop number, I actually felt Ashleigh outdanced Jakob.
the other couples: I think Russell has helped bring out Noelle’s performance ability. I think Ellenore and Ryan have consistently held each other to a high standard (the notable exception being that dreadful krump routine).
The only couple I don’t think have helped each other is Nathan/Mollee. If you’ve read any of my posts, you can tell I’m not their biggest fan, but I’m actually agreeing with the judges in that I’m intrigued to see what happens when they get new partners, if they can grow up more. It’s hard to believe that Kayla, Jeanine, Nathan, and Mollee are all the same age.
@ Margaret, I agree, certainly other couples have helped each other, too. Particularly Jakob and Ashleigh. I’m just impressed by the extent of the growth in Legacy’s and Kathryn’s partnering, which has helped to transform Legacy – who had to dance for his life in Vegas and is now doing an outstanding job.
Thank you so much for pointing out that Nathan and Mollee are the same age as Jeanine, Kayla or Channing Cooke – who all appear and act so much more mature. Listening to the judges, one could get the impression that M/N are ten years younger. Oddly enough, the audience seems to realize this now, since they were in the bottom three twice now, despite their early stardom.
you’re right, i think legacy and kathryn have grown the most as dancers together and have separated themselves from the images we had of them in vegas, and for that i give them major credit. I was just commenting on your idea that more couples have been held back by each other than have grown, especially now that we’re at top 10
I’m trying to imagine Nathan and/or Mollee in any of what I considered three of the standout routines from last season, Addiction, If it kills me, and mad. together, i just cant see it. i’m not trying to be a major hater, honestly. thats why i’m actually rooting for nathan and mollee this week, I would love nothing more than to be proved wrong.
I absolutely agree. It’s going to be intresting to see how Nathan and Mollee do. They are obviously talented, particularly Mollee’s solos have been more than outstanding. They were actually the only solos that I ever saw that keft me stunned, but I’m – frankly – no friend of solos.
Anyway, I just want to add that I’m very happy to have found this website and this opportunity to discuss SYTYCD – here in Germany, I seem to be the only addict, come to think of it, the only watcher I have found.
Johannes,
I’m with you on really liking Mollee. She’s not even close to an all time favorite. Probably not even my favorite of this season, but I love watching her dance. Her smile is infectious. Some might think it’s over the top, but I’m over the top too so I like it.
Glad you found the site as well. Very cool to think that we have a nice international readership.
Oh, I have been pretty pleased with this season thus far! I love love LOVE Russell. And Ellenore is awesome, too. Jakob is also very likable and a great dancer.
Last season at this time I loved Jeanine and Melissa at this point.