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SYTYCD 2011 Interviews – Lauren Gottlieb, Kent Boyd, Will Wingfield, Kupono, and Comfort Fedoke

As promised, here are some interviews that I did a few weeks ago of Lauren Gottlieb, Kent Boyd, Will Wingfield, Kupono, and Comfort Fedoke where I talk about what they’re up to and a few questions about SYTYCD 2011. The environment wasn’t the best for an interview with all the ambient noise, but luckily it got better as we went along. Either way, it’s fun to hear updates from some of our our SYTYCD favorites. I also didn’t add an intro or anything. So, we just hop into each SYTYCD interview. I hope you enjoy!

I should have probably cut off the beginning of this video with Lauren Gottlieb where her and I are just chatting. Although, the first part is too good when I talk about why I didn’t participate in the dance Lauren Gottlieb taught at the expo (scroll through the first minute if you don’t want to hear us chatting). I also don’t explain well why I hadn’t interviewed her before even though I’ve been doing this blog since season 2. Trust me. After meeting Lauren G in person, I’ll never pass up the opportunity to meet her again. I’m now definitely one of her biggest fans. She was so fantastic, warm and kind. Of all the people I met at the reality TV conference, she definitely had the most star quality. She was incredible. You’ll see when you watch the video.

P.S. I definitely would like some dance lessons from Lauren.
P.S.S. I had to kind of cut the interview off too, because the NY Times was waiting to interview her. That’s why you see the guy in the back sometimes. Good stuff!

This interview with Will and Kupono was rough from all the noise. Will had just gone and said hi to Sinbad and taken some pictures. Yes, that Sinbad. Turns out that Sinbad knew Will by name. Not sure how they know each other, but it’s cool to see that Sinbad knows the SYTYCD dancers. Now for the interviews. Wait for the end for the SYTYCD 2011 contestant spoiler (the SYTYCD 2011 Las Vegas week was the same weekend as I filmed this). Plus, check out Kupono working 2 different shoes and why he had on 2 different shoes.

I start off quick with Kent asking about the previous video I posted where I asked Kent about any romance with LoFro. He also talks about his future in dancing, what it was like to come in second place and possibly acting.

The following is the interview with SYTYCD All Star Comfort Fedoke. Hear more about Comfort’s plans for the future and possible work with Disney (cause she still looks like a child).

It was a lot of fun doing these interviews. I’ll have to do them again soon. Sorry I didn’t get Lauren Froderman’s interview. She was over signing autographs at the table before I could get her on camera. Next time!

Lauren Gottlieb Teaches Routine to Audience at Reality Rocks Expo

While we count down the hours until the premiere of So You Think You Can Dance 2011, I figured I’d post the final videos from my time with past members of SYTYCD at the Reality Rocks Expo. In this post I’ll post all the dancing the SYTYCD dancers did at the expo and then tomorrow I’ll post the interviews with the dancers that I did. I think you’ll really enjoy the SYTYCD interviews as a great preparation for the SYTYCD Season 8 premiere tomorrow night.

Now on to the SYTYCD dancing videos:

This was just a quick video that I caught of Kent Boyd doing an impromptu lift of Lauren Froderman (not his girlfriend):

Now a bunch of videos of Lauren Gottlieb teaching the audience and the other SYTYCD all stars a dance routine. The first video is Lauren Gottlieb teaching the dance and the SYTYCD panel performing it. Then, The other 2 catches some video of the audience dancing as well. The final video is the audience members on stage with the past SYTYCD contestants. Pretty cool experience for sure.

SYTYCD Video 2

SYTYCD Video 3

P.S. In case you’re wondering why you didn’t see me dancing. Wait until you see the video interview I did with Lauren and you’ll get the answer. I can’t wait for TOMORROW!! The So You Think You Can Dance 2011 Premiere is almost here!

Kent Boyd and Lauren Froderman Romance and Worst SYTYCD Panel Question Ever

Time for another Reality Rocks SYTYCD Panel video. They opened up for questions and I had to ask Kent Boyd and Lauren Froderman about their possible romance rumors at the So You Think You Can Dance panel. Sorry for the shaking camera. It’s hard to hold the mic and keep the video still at the same time. Next time I’ll bring the tripod. I love Lauren Gottlieb’s comment when Kent’s talking as well.

I also kept in the worst question someone could possibly ask to a SYTYCD panel. You should have seen the SYTYCD PR people’s eyes when he asked it. One of them did the cut thing across their neck to end the question and answer period. It was hilarious. What was he thinking when he asked that?

Enjoy the SYTYCD Video.

Least Favorite So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) Routines – Responses from SYTYCD Dancers Panel

I told you that I had a ton of videos from SYTYCD at the Reality Rocks Expo. I think I have about a half dozen or so more. We’re nearing the end of the panel and then we’ll show them teaching a routine with audience participation. Then, some one on one interviews as well. Just watching them gets me excited for SYTYCD 2011.

These 2 videos are the SYTYCD panel discussing some of their least favorite SYTYCD routines. I liked how honest they were about not liking some of the routines. On the show, they always act like they loved the routine. I guess that makes sense when the choreographer is right there. Enjoy the SYTYCD honesty!

I thought it was done, so this video is in 2 parts:

How Much of SYTYCD Is Luck of the Draw – Reality Rocks Expo SYTYCD Panel

I love this question, but Will’s right that no one knows it for certain. I do love that their honest about the challenge of some of the music, choreography, etc. Kent also talks about how it’s not reasonable for him and Lauren to “get married” in their bollywood routine. Not to mention, Lauren Froderman gets outed by Kent Boyd saying she didn’t like a specific routine. Enjoy!

How Hard Is It Doing Other Dance Genres on SYTYCD? – Responses at Reality Rocks Expo

SYTYCD Dancers, Lauren Gottlieb, Chelsea Traille, Comfort Fedoke, Lauren Froderman, Will Wingfield, Kupono, Kent Boyd, at Reality Rocks Expo in LA talk about how hard it is to do other dance genres on So You Think You Can Dance. I guess a few of them weren’t enjoying the other styles as much as they make it seem on the show.

How Has SYTYCD Has Made Dance More Accessible? – Reality Rocks Panelists Reponses

I’m back with a video I recorded at the Reality Rocks Expo in LA. This was part of the SYTYCD Panel at the expo and provided some interesting answers to how SYTYCD has made dance more accessible.

The guy who was helping me at this event was surprised that middle america might not know about Krump. He grew up in LA, so I guess he’d known about it forever. I definitely didn’t know about Krump until I first saw it on SYTYCD. So, I guess I was part of the middle america that’s referred to in the video.

More videos on their way. I’ll try and post one a day until I run out of the videos. A nice way to get ready for th new season of SYTYCD.

Updates from SYTYCD Dancers at Reality Rocks Expo

As I mentioned and I posted some pictures, I was lucky enough to be able to go to the Reality Rocks Expo in LA. The highlight of the event was of course the chance to see, hear and talk with a number of the dancers from SYTYCD. Over the next couple weeks as we get ready for the premiere of SYTYCD, I’ll post the videos I did of the event.

My apologies for the shaky camera (I should have brought the tripod), and I didn’t spend much time editing the video either. Not to mention, it wasn’t ideal video conditions. Those things aside, I still think that many of you will really enjoy these videos. You might even get a chance to see me on camera in a few places.

First up is a video that I’m sure you’re all going to enjoy. It’s basically each of the SYTYCD dancers that were on the panel talking about what they’ve been doing since the show. My apologies to Chelsea Traille for not starting the recording when she was talking. I was still trying to figure out which parts to tape. Now on to the SYTYCD updates! I hope you enjoy.

So You Think You Can Dance Pictures at Reality Rocks Expo

I had a really great time this weekend at the Reality Rocks Expo. I’d have to say that the So You Think You Can Dance panel, dancing, and interviews were far and away the highlight of the event for me. I got a ton of interesting takeaways, unexpected comments and just an overall update on a bunch of the SYTYCD dancers.

Plus, I think I have a new love affair with Lauren Gottlieb. Not a real love affair, just an I’m totally awed by her greatness love affair. Although, I think I’ll save that for a future Ode to Lauren Gottlieb post.

I’m still getting all the video together and seeing what’s good and what’s not so good. Until then, here’s some of the pictures my trust cameraman Mark (Thanks Mark!) took of the SYTYCD dancers. Just click on the picture to see the larger image (and a second time for the really large image).

SYTYCD at Realit Rocks Expo (I’ll be there…will you?)

I’m so excited, because tomorrow I’m headed to LA to attend the Reality Rocks Expo. I think it’s going to be a pretty crazy event. However, the best part of the event will likely be seeing the SYTYCD All Stars perform and getting a chance to interview them.

Here’s who they have planning to attend the event: LAUREN FRODERMAN (Season 7 winner), KUPONO AWEAU (Season 5 finalist), KENT BOYD (Season 7 finalist), COMFORT FEDOKE (Season 4 finalist
and an All-Star), LAUREN GOTTLIEB (Season 3 finalist and an All-Star), CHELSEA TRAILLE (Season 4 finalist), and WILL WINGFIELD (Season 4 finalist). Which ones should I be sure to interview? I’m Thinking Lauren, Kupono, Lauren and Kent are my favorites from that list. If you have questions you think I should ask, share them also.

Looks like they’re doing a SYTYCD Q&A panel, Interactive Fan Dance Tutorial, and Autograph Session. We’ll see if I’m brave enough to do the Interactive Fan Dance tutorial. I’m definitely not worthy, but I’m not against making a fool of myself. We’ll see what it’s like when I get there. Either way I’ll be bringing back some video coverage of the event.

Ok, here’s the full press release about So You Think You Can Dance at the Reality Rocks Expo in LA:

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” ALL–STARS AND DANCERSTO PERFORM WITH FANS AT THE REALITY ROCKS EXPO, APRIL 9^th AT THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER

“So You Think You Can Dance” Stars Join Previously Announced Talent, Including Nick Cannon, DeAnna Pappas, Audrina Patridge, Eric Roberts, Karina Smirnoff, stars from “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” “Project Runway,” “Survivor,” “The Amazing Race,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Food Network, Cooking Channel, Bravo and Much More

LOS ANGELES…March 24, 2011— Stars from the hit FOX series So You Think You Can Dance will offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn some special dance moves from some of the series’ past dancers and all stars at the inaugural Reality Rocks Expo, the ultimate reality TV experience, about the fans, for the fans and by the fans, April 9-10, 2011. These So You Think You Can Dance stars join what is already a star-studded cast of reality TV favorites that includes previously announced Nick Cannon, Adrianne Curry, Christopher Knight, DeAnna Pappas, Audrina Patridge, Eric Roberts, Karina Smirnoff, and previous contestants and cast members from American Idol, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Project Runway, The Real World, Survivor, The Amazing Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and top shows from Food Network, Cooking Channel and Bravo. The Reality Rocks Expo will feature two jam-packed days filled with previews of brand–new television shows, meet &greets with fan–favorite reality TV stars and insightful panel discussions, as well as a special VIP Awards program for the Reality Rocks Fan Awards honoring fans’ favorite talent and programs, when the expo comes to the Los Angeles Convention Center April 9^th–10^th, 2011. For an updated list of scheduled events and to purchase tickets starting at $35 for a one-day pass or $65 for a two-day pass to the Reality Rocks Expo, visit www.realityrocks.net.

On Saturday, April 9^th, the stars of So You Think You Can Dance will create an intimate interactive experience with fans attending Reality Rocks, when they choreograph a special dance that fans will then have the chance to perform. Additionally, the talent will participate in a panel discussion and audience Q&A about their experience on So You Think You Can Dance, moderated by Lyndsey Parker, Yahoo! Music managing editor andSo You Think You Can Dance fan. The panel will be followed by a special meet & greet and autograph session for fans. Among the So You Think You Can Dance stars expected are Kūpono Aweau (Season 5 finalist), Kent Boyd (Season 7 finalist), Comfort Fedoke (Season 4 finalist and an All–Star), Lauren Froderman (Season 7 winner), Lauren Gottlieb (Season 3 finalist and an All–Star), Chelsea Traille (Season 4 finalist), and Will Wingfield (Season 4 finalist). Hosted by Cat Deeley, and featuring judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy, the hit dance competition series inspires and amazes viewers as dancers skilled in styles ranging from hip-hop to ballroom compete to be named America’s Favorite Dancer. Season 8 of America’s favorite summer series will premiere Thursday, May 26^th (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

With over 400 reality shows broadcast into houses across America in the last year, Reality Rocks Expo™ offers a forum for fans to deliver their fiercest devotion yet. More than just a popularity contest, fans themselves are encouraged to participate and voice their opinions on their favorite shows through their fan pages on www.realityrocks.net. The second round of voting is now up for the Reality Rocks Fan Awards at www.realityrocks.net and features nominees from Dog the Bounty Hunter to Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Dancing with the Stars, Cake Boss, Teen Mom, Chopped, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Iron Chef and Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It.

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