SYTYCD Canada Top 12 Performance Show
Tonight’s Top 12 was amazing! I was a bit disappointed last week, but this week did not let me down!
Judges: Jean-Marc, Tre, Blake, Luther, Mary
Christian & Lindsey
Salsa – Claudia Primeau & Francis LeFreniere
“Aguanile” – Hector Lavoe
The idea of this routine was that Lindsey was an exotic bird. They had awesome outfits and a cage. I love both dancers, but I think because this dance was first, a little different and not overly memorable, it may put them in risk this week.
Adam & Melissa
Contemporary – Sabrina Matthews
“Set Fire to the Rain’ – Adele
The theme to this was a couple who ruin each other being together. It was supposed to be a controlled chaos with wild movements and I think they did absolutely wonderfully. I had goosebumps the entire routine and could NOT take my eyes off Melissa. Her legs were so strong, her movements so fierce! Blake even went so far as to say he loved Melanie, who just won USA, but that Melissa would tear her apart! It was Melissa’s 5th consecutive standing ovation from the judges and the audience!
Matt & Denitsa
Hip Hip – Steve Bolton
“C’mon Catch ’em by Surprise” – Diplo & Tiesto (ft Busta Rhymes)
I have to say I was impressed with this routine despite judges criticism. I do feel it is probably too little, too late, but we will see what the voters decide. Looking at the overall season I feel these two may be at risk of going home, but tonight’s number was pretty great! They were HARD hitting and really in it!
Yulia & Shane
Jive – Danny Arbour
“Thunder on the Mountain” – Wanda Jackson (Ft Jack White)
It was a good effort, strong choreography and solid performance, though I am not sure it will be memorable or strong enough to keep them out of the bottom three, especially given the past results with voters and these dancers. It is odd that they did not mention Carlena’s name. They showed Yulia danced with JP last week and then showed Shane danced his solo last week but no mention or Carlena… then, Danny said Shane had to carry “his partner” last week, but this week Yulia will have to carry him. It was very odd to me, but maybe I am over thinking it? Anyhow, the dance was just meh for me overall.
Geisha & Joey
Afro-Jazz – Sean Cheesman
“Jungle” – Highlight Tribe
I love Sean Cheesman’s routines, so forgive me if I rave about it a bit. This dance was so physical and hard-hitting and amazing! I thought they looked like warriors in the jungle! Sean’s style is so unique and entertaining, I always love when a couple pulls “Afro-Jazz.” I have been a huge fan of Joey’s from the start (He and Jordan) but Geisha did well this week. I think the reason Joey found himself in the bottom last week was because Geisha is a weaker dancer. But I think they will be safe this week, unless Canada is crazy!
Jordan & Francois
Contemporary – Sabrina Matthews
“Let Go” – Frou Frou
This piece was dedicated to Sabrina Matthews newlywed husband and was about taking a leap of faith in love and life. It was beautifully choreographed and even more beautifully danced by Jordan and Francois. I am not a Francois fan, but Jordan has been my favourite since the start.
Top 12 Group RoutineHip Hop – ShoTyme
“I can Transform Ya” – Chris Brown (ft Lil Wayne)
I really loved this routine. It was impressive to see a group of 12 NON-HIP HOP DANCERS perform such a hard hitting, fast, fun routine.
Power Rankings
Top 3
1 – Adam & Melissa
2 – Jordan & Francois
3 – Geisha & Joey
Bottom 3
4 – Christian & Lindsey
5 – Matt & Denitsa
6 – Yulia & Shane
I have to say I had 2 & 3 switched originally. Also, I had 4 & 6 switched originally, but changed them up because of overall performances.
I really think it is time for Yulia or Denitsa to go but based on tonight only I’d send Yulia and probably Shane would go also.
It is getting harder to say good-bye.
Tomorrow we find out our TOP 10 as well as see a group “mobster” routine choreographed by Jean Marc Genereux and France Mousseau.
What did you think of tonight’s show? Do you agree or disagree with my Power Rankings? Leave comments below!
I mostly agree with your rankings, but I’m unsure about the Afro Jazz. It’s a style that doesn’t seem to go over well with the viewers. As for this performance, it was lacking something for me. The best way I can sum it up is that I saw some excellent Jazz there, but not a whole lot of Afro.
But it could still wind up avoiding the bottom, simply because the remaining 3 routines all had dancers out of their elements, which led to a certain amount of awkwardness. The Jive was the best of that bunch, I thought Shane coped really well. The Salsa… ehhh, Christian unfortunately did what most Ballroom guys do the first time they come in contact with Salsa: become very “mannered” and try to use the technique they already know. For me, it’s not a good fit.
My personal ranking:
1) Melissa + Adam
2) Jordan + Francois
3) Yulia + Shane
4) Denitsa + Matt
5) Lindsey + Christian
6) Geisha + Joey
Oh, I guess I should also make a prediction for who leaves tomorrow.
If my rankings are correct, Geisha could be in trouble simply because there’s 3 other girls of her genre and they’re all better. Otherwise, I’d say Denitsa is the one to go based on number of times in the bottom.
As for the guys, Matt is the least memorable IMO. I hardly think the judges will cut Shane after the comments he got tonight.
shane, the nicest-seeming guy, got yuliya, the meanest-seeming girl. of course, these are all impressions, but i have not liked yuliya sinced the beginning, think she is overrated, always seems to get ballroom (except for last week’s hip hop, which was absolutely horrid) and looks like she could murder you if she doesn’t like you.
i think simply because of yuliya shane might be in the bottom again, in which i hope the case will be that yuliya will get cut and matt & denitsa will also be in the bottom and then matt will get cut. shane will not get cut. he is wayyyy too good.
power rankings (individuals)
Girls
1. Melissa
2. Jordan
3. Lindsey
Guys
1. Shane
2. Joey
3. Adam
that’s my top 6!!! now for bottom 3…
1. shane and yuliya
2. denitsa and matt
3. lindsey and christian…. even though i loved their performance, they were first and there were more memorable ones.
oh- and if i were denitsa, i would be totally creeped out by jean-marc.
Melissa just passed up Jordan as my favorite female. I might have to agree with Blake: Melissa has proven herself awesome in many styles and she seems to get stronger every time. Of course it didn’t hurt that she got her own style this week. Melanie didn’t really get the chance to show off that level of versatility (and when she did step way out of her genre it was with that horrid disco).
@maddy JM creeps me out almost every time he opens his mouth.
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