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Meet SYTYCD Canada’s Top 22

With our first So You Think You Can Dance Canada Season 4 Performance Show airing tomorrow night, Monday, July 11, 2011 on CTV – – – I thought I would share a little bit more about the dancers.

CTV has posted quite a bit of information on each dancers bio – which I have linked to for each dancer if you wish to read more about any of them.

Here are SYTYCD Canada’s Top 22 Dancers:

Adam LoPapa, 19 – Woodbridge, ON (Jazz)

Carlena Britch, 20 – Vancouver, BC (Hip Hop, Locking)

Cassandra Flammini, 19 – Etobicoke, ON (Jazz)

Christian Millette, 28 – Montreal, QC (Ballroom)

Denitsa Ikonomova, 24 – Montreal, QC (Ballroom)

Dwayne “Boneless” Gulston, 23 – Toronto, ON (Hip-Hop, Popping)

François Pruneau
, 26 – Trois-Riviéres, QC (Ballroom)

Geisha Chin, 19 – Toronto, ON (Contemporary)

Joey Arrigo, 19 – Newmarket, ON (Contemporary)

Jordan Clark, 19 – Tottenham, ON
(Contemporary)

JP Dubé, 19 – Montreal, QC (Hip-Hop)

Kevin Howe, 22 – Ottawa, ON (Contemporary)

Lauren Lyn, 24 – Toronto, ON (Salsa)

Lindsay Leuschner, 19 – Stouffville, ON (Contemporary)

Matt Marr, 20 – Quispamsis, NB (Contemporary)

Melissa Mitro, 23 – Richmond Hill, ON (Contemporary)

Moses Layco, 26 – Winnipeg MB (Contemporary)

Rodrigo Basurto, 26 – Toronto, ON (Hip-Hop)

Shane Simpson, 23 – Thornhill, ON (Jazz)

Shelaina Anderson, 20 – Edmonton, AB (Contemporary)

Teya Wild, 23 – North Vancouver, BC (Hip-Hop)

Yulia Zavadska, 29 – Toronto, ON (Latin)

[Source: CTV]

SYTYCD Canada Top 20 Revealed

SYTYCD Canada Season 4 Top 20 revealed tonight

I was out of town so I have not posted any of the other audition details, but if you are interested I can do that this week.

Tonight the Top 20 were revealed. If you do not want to know who made it yet, do not read on…. you have been warned.

Judges on hand included Mary Murphy, Tre Armstrong, Luther Brown, Blake McGratha nd of course, Jean Marc Genereux.

I was so sad to see some of my favourites go…. but excited to see some awesome, talented dancers make it.

Here are Canada’s Top 20 Dancers for this season:

Males:

JP Dube
Boneless – Dwayne Gulston
Christian Millette
Joey Arrigo
Adam LoPapa
Moses Layco
Francois Pruneau
Matthew Marr
Shane Simpson
Rodrigo Basurto
Kevin Howe

Females:

Cassandra Flammini
Teya Wild
Jordan Clark
Carlena Britch
Melissa Mitro
Geisha Chin
Shelaina Anderson
Denitsa Ikonomova
Yuliya Zavadska
Lindsay Leuschner
Lauren Lyn

No, your math is not off, they did a TOP 22 again!!!

There were some emotional rejections. Derek with green and purple mohawk cried and dropped to the ground. Snarky Jo called it “bologna” and acted “too cool” for the show.

Miss attitude Carlena sat alone in a room after her behaviour towards other dancers and production made judges question if she deserves to be in the Top 20. Of course she ended up making it, but I don’t think it is fair to see people act that way and be given this great opportunity. Then again, Shelaina Anderson had attitude in her early years of auditioning, then finally learned from her mistakes and made it last year… only to hurt her foot. But she too is being gien a chance this season, so let’s see how it goes for both of these seemingly reformed “brats”

Here is the Top 22:

SYTYCDC 3 – Who Will Be in the TOP 20?!

As we all (should) know, the reveal of which Canadian dancers will be in Season 3’s Top 20 will be revealed tonight at 9PM ET on CTV. I haven’t been able to watch the Montreal auditions yet but I do recognize some Montreal dancers who tried out previously who deserve to make it into the Top 20 this year. I have also seen the Finals Week episode, so hopefully that reinforced my predictions. Once again – these are just PREDICTIONS – NOT the actual Top 20.

PREDICTIONS

Top 10 Males
Jera Wolfe
Jonathan Arsenault
Jesse Weafer
Andrew “Pyro” Chung
Sebastian Mersch
Shavar “Caution” Blackwood
Kevin Howe
Jeff Mortensen
Justin (Tap)
Dennis (Ballroom)

Top 10 Females
Alexandra Crenian
Geisha Chin
Danielle Gardner
Jenny Dailey
Breanne Wasylenko
Kirsten Wicklund
Natalie Heath
Chloe Peers
Amanda Cleghorn
Yana (Ballroom)

SYTYCDC 3 – Stand Outs and BG Info from Calgary/Halifax Auditions

It surely looks like an incredibly busy week! I am back with more (significant) background information that viewers should know about the stand out dancers from the Calgary & Halifax auditions. Somebody mentioned to me before (I forgot who) that it is so much better if we knew more about the dancers, individually beforehand, so that we have a clearer understanding of why they dance the way they dance, how much training they actually have, and ultimately, who we should vote for. I couldn’t agree more.

CALGARY AUDITIONS

Jo Roy 18 Edmonton > Amazing blend of styles. She has this uniqueness about her that really makes her stand out. Love her technique and she has undeniable talent. I would like to see her krump it out!

Kevin Howe 21 Ottawa, ON > Auditioned in Season 1 but cut in Ballroom round during Finals. He is obviously a competition dancer and is very technically trained. He seems to be quite popular in the dance world (Canadian one, at least) already.

Jera Wolfe 19 NS > SO AMAZING. My new favourite already. 😀 Has an amazing repetoire of styles to dance from. He blends styles almost effortlessly. I believe he will be a sure in for the Top 20. He is auditioning with one of his own pieces in the video below (in which he looks like an amazing dancing vampire HAHA):

Julia Harnett 25 Calgary > Auditioned with partner Rufino Rodriguez (23). Her ethnicity is already of interest to me. She is trained in ballet AND ballroom – she will definitely be a force to be reckoned with, if she makes the Top 20, in which I believe she will.

HALIFAX AUDITIONS (“Haligonians” … Teehee!)

Yuliya Zavadska & Sharone Lewit ? Vaughan ON > Love that they’re showing how multicultural and welcoming Canada is. I don’t live far from Vaughan at all, but I’ve never heard of this duo. The Internet has a lot of search results for Yuliya though. She seems to be very good. Top 20 material, if they wanted a ballroom girl.

Alexandra Crenian ? Mississauga ON > Now, her audition wasn’t shown, but she was briefly shown during the “shaking/nervous” scene and also when they showed who made it to the Finals. She is Miles Faber (SYTYCDC 1)’s girlfriend. I’m not kidding. She’s a gorgeous and talented one. I briefly ‘met’ her at the iDance 2010 convention in Mississauga and she says she teaches in Mississauga most of the time. She was Miles’ assistant and this girl is amazing at hip-hop. I think she will be a part of the Top 20, TBH!

Curtis Jean 21 Halifax > At first, I thought he was a bit underrated. Yes, not overrated. And then I realized his moves were quite sloppy and he acted as if he was superior to everyone else. And then he had some muscle spasms and pain. And then he quit. And then I was like – okay no more love for this guy. Sorry!

SO THERE WE HAVE IT! Calgary & Halifax auditions! I think they cut out the Saint John auditions this year? Correct me if I’m wrong. I actually missed the Vancouver auditions tonight believing they would air at 9PM, but in reality, they aired at 8PM. Poo. See you all next time! Enjoy!

SYTYCD Canada Calgary & Halifax Auditions

Tonight was Calgary and Halifax Auditions. Emilie is compiling music lists AJ & I sent her and will post as soon as possible.

In the meantime, let’s look at the actual auditions…

Starting in last season’s favourite dancer, Tara-Jean’s home town of Calgary Leah Miller is outside line dancing with locals “yee haw”

Judges – Jean Marc, Tre Armstrong, Luther Brown and guest judge: Stacey Tookey.

Audition Summary:

Steven Morton – calls himself a triple threat, loves being on stage, mime, kicks, hilarious, he sang also, which was – interesting. An obvious no, and an odd opening to the show which otherwise had some great dancers.

Jo Roy – danced Hip Hop on point, a little different, risky but interesting, “fusion of styles” unique I liked her. She made it right to finals.

Devorou Scott – Cutie Patutie crushing on Tre, needs training, was sent to choreo anyways but failed miserably.

Christina Schell – From Langley BC, 19, very fun and cute. She was a nice dancer who went to chore.

Kevin Howe – Season 1 finalist cut after ballroom, didn’t come back for season 2 because his father passed away, lost 50 pounds and looks great I really like him! He went right to finals!

Jera Wolfe – Royal Winnipeg Dance School from Nova Scotia a BBOY turns Ballet dancers, i really liked him alot.

Carlena Britch – is from Vancouver and has a funky style. I think he would be good on the show. She went to choreoa nd made it to finals.

Angela Benson – Moving Story about Parents in wheelchairs sheis quirky and cute, she went to chore but didn’t make it.

Arik Pipestem – Traditional Native Music dancing in his traditional outfit with hoops. He went to choreo and made it – which shocked me. Last time he auditioned he did not make it but he has lost weight since then and trained in other areas, very likable!

Arik tried to show Leah Miller, the host, how to dance with the hoops, she had a “fake” tantrum.. she was annoying me as usual, although by the end of tonight’s show I felt differently about her, but we will get to that! It’s her whiney voice that gets on my nerves!!!

anyways, let’s continue…

Julia Harnett and Rufino Rodrigez – danced together, this woman has the most solid calve muscles I have ever seen!! She used to do ballet but now ballroom with him, both go to finals.

Nice Montage of bad dancers, again I appreciate that we don’t waste a ton of time on the terribly / joke dancers… though wait for Vancouver, Spandy Andy WILL return….

Shelaina Anderson – last year she was the snobby, selfish contestent who let down her group in finals but she is back, with shorter hair and a new maturity. She danced fabulously and I think will do much better this year.

Alex Schween – came in doing hip hop and as devestated when Luther Brown criticized her. She went to choreo and made it… I don’t think she will make the show but who knows.

Edgar Gilbert – Reyes –I really like this guy. He worked with Blake McGrath in his video. He is Smooth, fun, charismatic, has a nice look, and agood groove

Danielle Gardner – Sheis from Surrey, BC (I am bias to BC contestents sorry, Vancouver born and raised) I loved her song (LYKKE LI – TONIGHT) and I remember her from last seasons auditions… she has a Lung condition which leaves her short of breat. Since last season she has started new medication which has improved her condition… she is a beautiful dancer – she opened with a crazy twisted position and just stretched the limits – if she can keep her medical condtion under control I think she will do very well.

Gary Benthem – School Counsellor out to show his students you can do anything. He shockingly made it to choreo but not mch further, strong effort and great lesson to his students.

The second hour was HALIFAX – Auditions

Guest Judge: Dan Karaty

This is Natalie Lyons hometown and where Tara-Jean, Francis and Allie auditioned.

Yuliya Zavadska & Sharone Levit – just got immigration approved and came to audition.

Rebecca Morash – went to choreo, good audition

Curtis Jean – went to choreo, barely, and struggled. He walked off the stage during choreo in fact

Meaghan Deitrich – She had a condition when she was 16 where her knee caps dislocated. She has had surgery and dances ballet beautifully now. She went to finals.

Chris Pelrine – Cheesey Tap Dancer who did not make it through.

Krista Mitchnick – She was cute and had a good look for the show but seemed too tight for me, the judges sent her to choreo

Janaye Upshaw – I really liked her a lot. She talked about her stage mom and she did a tap routine. I thought she was awesome, the judges said she was comfortable. She went right to finals.

Catherine Turcotte – She did Ballroom well but her face bugged me, she did this puffy cheek thing. Judges called her “urban” and Last year auditioned with Vincent but this year solo – went to chore.

Leah Miller “keep warm” Boot Camp outside had dancers trying to keep warm.

Trevor Johnson – I wasn’t paying attention but he walked out of Blake boot camp so *shrugs*

Katiana Pare – lost her father and dances out her emotions, was sent right to finals.

Roxanne – the cheerleader from Toronto who forgot her routine. She was sent to choreo but didn’t make it.

Here is what changed my mind (slightly) about Leah Miller.

She did Blake Boot Camp!!!!! I was really shocked – I don’t LIKE her yet, but I don’t hate her as much ha!

Boot Camp Results:
Catherine – yes
Roxanne – no
Krista – no
Curtis – quit then had muscle cramps and dehydtration
Rebecca – yes
Other “yes” to finals – Tyrell, Gabriel, Alison, Alexandra, alex, allie.

Tomorrow is the one I am most looking forward too – VANCOUVER!

Spandy Andy will be back (in fact he has an event at a local pub tomorrow to watch SYTYCD Canada with him – I can’t go I have to work)

If you don’t know who Spandy Andy is I will post on him… he’s quite the character.

Meet SYTYCD Canada’s Top 22

SYTYCD Canada Top 20 Revealed

SYTYCDC 3 – Who Will Be in the TOP 20?!

SYTYCDC 3 – Stand Outs and BG Info from Calgary/Halifax Auditions

SYTYCD Canada Calgary & Halifax Auditions

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