Emilie’s SYTYCD All-Stars
I’m not pretending to be fair here. I didn’t start watching till Season 3, so almost all of my All-Stars are Seasons 3-6. I did lay down some rules on myself.
-No winners (would love to see Sabra return, but my own rule eliminated her)
-I tried to limit it to 1 dancer per season (worked for the guys, not for the girls)
-These are *my* personal favorites, who I think are the most versatile if we’re limited to 10
The Guys
Dmitry Chaplin Season 2, Neil Haskell Season 3, Twitch Boss Season 4, Jason Glover Season 5, Jakob Karr Season 6
The Ladies
Lauren Gottlieb Season 3, Katee Shean Season 4, Kherington Payne Season 4, Kathryn McCormick Season 6, Ellenore Scott Season 6
Who are YOUR All-Stars? I suspect John’s, Amanda’s, McPhee’s and most of your All-Stars would differ from mine, so let me know!
Guys: Pasha, Dmitry, Will, Twitch, Joshua, Neil, Brandon, Legacy, Jakob, Mark, (I would say Travis but we know he is choreographing so he’s out), Max
Girls: Allison, Donyelle, Anya, Lauren, Sara, Chelsie, Katee, Kherington, Kathryn, Kayla, Jeanine, Janette, Melissa, Channing, Ellenore
All these changes have been making me nervous but im still really excited for the season. I hope the show doesn’t lose its “magic” that made me fall in love with it. i mean its really about the dancers and routines and we still got that so im gonna say its gonna be an awesome season. Im excited to see who they bring back!!
@Kayla: But if you had to pick only 5 girls and 5 guys, which would you pick? Will Chelsie still be committed to DWtS? Do you think she’d be able to be an All-Star?
dizzyfeet
I’m loving all your suggestions for “All-Stars.” If they are not in the dance-pool this year we should get them for next. about 2 hours ago via web
Ellenore
@dizzyfeet Can’t wait to hear who the All Stars are! 8 minutes ago via web
Billy_Bell
@Ellenore me too!!!! I hope you are one! 😉 that would be sickkkkk I miss you! 2 minutes ago via Echofon in reply to Ellenore
why you gotta me narrow it down??! there’s too many! ahh
ok ill try…..
5 guys: Jakob, Pasha, Will, Twitch, Mark
5 girls: Kathryn, Kayla, Janette, Lauren, Allison (& Ellenore, & Jeanine, & Katee)
I looooove loooove love Chelsie but yea she would probably be tied up with DWTS (do they have a summer season?) But she would def. be my #1 pick for a ballroom girl all-star. Then Janette & Anya
I’ll see what I can do
Can we do from the Aussie (actually spelt), UK & Canada as well?
Heehee sorry now I notice it’s for only the U.S. Version sorry 🙂
I’m in a bit of an upset mood at the moment so I can’t concentrate properly
Cant included winners, tough one. I would say Mark but he is on tour with Lady Gaga so he is out for me. Also I think we will see Dmitry choreograph.
5guys: Niel, Pasha, Jakob, Evan, Twitch
5girls: Kathryn, Natalie, Courtney G, Anya, Caitlyn
Seems like so far, we all agree on Jakob and Twitch and Kathryn. Kayla, you’ve got 3 girls from Season 6! Lol. 🙂 I have an overabundance of contemporary dancers, I’m sure, so there we go…
*falls off from chair* O.O;
Wow I’ve finally woken up from my SYTYCD slumber. With Season 7 nearing and reading these changes, I think I’m back in gear with this =D
NOW for my personal picks, I’ve also not included any winners or any dancer who was able to choreograph a routine for the show or DWTS. And I based my choices on the the fact that they will only be performing in their own style so I believe there will be more than 10 All-stars. Although I’m trying to pick people who were not incredibly popular as to not overshadow the real competitors but memorable enough to garner some fanbase.
Guys:
S1 Jamille McGee (hiphop),
S2 Ivan Koumaev (hiphop),
S4 Thayne Jasperson (contemporary)
S4 Mark Kanemura (contemporary, jazz),
S5 Evan Kasprzak (Broadway),
S5 Phillib Chbeeb (hiphop)
S6 Jakob Karr (anything-maybe quickstep? :P),
S6 Ryan Di Lello (Latin/ballroom) [Other than Pasha and Artem, I don’t remember many others 🙁
Girls:
S1 Melody Lacayanga (contemporary and Disco -she’d be small and light)
S2 Heidi Groskreutz (latin/ballroom/swing)
S3 Lauren Gottlieb (contemporary or hiphop)
S4 Katee Shean (anything/yes even bollywood),
S4 Comfort Fedoke (hiphop),
S5 Janette Manrara (latin/ballroom/disco),
S5 Kayla Radomski (pretty much anything)
S6 Kathryn McCormick (contemporary, jazz),
S6 Ellenore Scott (hiphop, jazz),
S3 Jessi Peralta (A little biased for this one since I don’t know what style she would portray, but I just wanna see her dance anything since I think she totally got jipped)
I didn’t list some others because I believe they are involved in other gigs like broadway and DWTS at this time. (i.e Will Wingfield on broadway)
so excited now! ^_^ v
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@Kayla and @Christine: Y’all might be on the money with your more-than-10-choices:
“Whichever all star they get will determine what style they’ll be dancing that week. The pool will also change from week to week as men and women get voted off — so that partners remain opposite sex.”
http://crushable.com/entertainment/so-you-think-you-can-dance-to-bring-back-all-stars/
That distinction wasn’t made in any of the press materials I’ve seen, but it makes sense, especially considering the conflicting schedules of the SYTYCD alumni. They might not have the same group of All-Stars each week, which would make the “pool” considerably deeper than just my limited 10 possibilities.
I’m kinda bummed that the new contestants won’t dance with each other till the finale, though.
@Emilie
I was also bummed to hear the contestants won’t be dancing with each other until the finale as well. I wonder about the chemistry by then. Part of the fun is seeing the contestants develop that kind of chemistry.
I guess they are still at Kodak Theatre with that behemoth of a stage. Cameras should be more adept at getting the shots though.
I feel like the first couple shows are going to be a popularity contest on the all-stars first. And then as the weeks get closer, people will start to recognize the contestants more. The all-star cast could e a double edged sword for the contestants.
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@Christine: Yes, but according to the rules, the All-Stars leave the stage and the new contestants stand alone for the critique. That may help. Also, there will be a bottom selection (via votes) and I’m sure the judges will still decide who goes home each week, so that may mitigate the All-Star popularity. PLUS, the All-Stars will mostly be dancing with different contestants each week.
But I hear ya about the Kodak stage. I feel more comfortable this season – I think they worked out the camera by the end of Season 6.
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