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SYTYCD New Orleans Auditions Discussion Thread

How about those dancers in New Orleans? I’m expecting them to be not just the best of Season 6 so far, but of any season of So You Think You Can Dance ever. Okay, maybe I’m a little biased. But not by much. Lol A friend of mine recently said a friend of theirs is on the show tonight and is a phenomenal dancer. And we already know Adam Shankman was excited about one dancer in New Orleans.

Did they rise to my high expectations and yours?

Either way, there’s no way a second dose of SYTYCD this week is a bad thing. 🙂

[After the show…]

And they brought it! Several solid dancers from New Orleans that I suspect might have a chance at Top 20. Can’t wait for Vegas.

But first, I was lucky enough to watch the taping of Jakob Karr’s audition and he was the dancer that Adam Shankman Tweeted about, as I reported on my blog back in June. I hadn’t matched the name to the dancer, but I was hoping that it was him. Also heard a lot about Justin Kenney (the b-boy they took a “huge gamble” on by sending to Vegas) from other folks at the auditions and I’m watching for him now, too.

And I’ll be watching for Diana Drexler (whose grandfather died and she was able to perform) in Vegas as well.

Who will you be watching for?

SYTYCD Atlanta Auditions music

Was the music at the Atlanta auditions as ear-catching as the other cities? What songs stuck with you? Here’s a list to help you find your new favorite tunes. As always we can use your help to identify the songs we don’t have listed yet. If you know one of the songs from the SYTYCD Atlanta auditions, leave a comment and help everyone out. Also, if you’re looking for the music from previous episodes of SYTYCD, you can find all the SYTYCD music listed here.

So You Think You Can Dance Atlanta Auditions Music

Opening: “Get Down and With It” -Slade, not “Clap Your Hands” -They Might Be Giants like I thought at first.

Billy Bell (first audition, silver shorts): “To Build a Home” -The Cinematic Orchestra thanks to our reader Indie for this one!

Amber Jackson: “Wasted Time” -M’Shell Ngegeocello

Montage of inexpressive dancers: “Blank Expression” -The Specials

Travis Denison audition: “Scarred” by Unkle Luke

Montage of how Travis and Adam Shankman are alike: “Just the Two of Us” -Bill Withers

Jamal Jackson (good dancer, I’m excited about him): “Baiana” -Barbatuques

Victor Smalley (also good, all in black): “Gravity” -Dave Tweedie (not on iTunes yet)

Anthony & Antwain Hart (twins, auditioned before): “Boom Boom Pow” -Black Eyed Peas

Choreography: “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” -Pitbull

Thru to Vegas montage: “Never Have I Ever” -Hot Chelle Rae (not on iTunes yet)

Day 2 montage: “The Best In Me” -Sherwood

Matthew “Boogie Links” Pollard (flirting with everybody, jointortion) interview: “Mr. Loverman” -Shabba Ranks

Matthew “Boggie Links” Pollard audition: “Opening Up (Ce Soir)” -Chromeo

Jessica Jensen (self-called “one-handed lady,” great sense of humor): “Hide and Seek” -Imogen Heap

Jonathan “Extra” Bryant (cocky guy, did the bad Cat Deely impression): “Anyway (Paranoid)” -Kanye West ft. Mr. Hudson

Thomas Hamilton (life or death audition) interview: “Gravity” -John Mayer

Thomas Hamilton audition: “Alpha & Omega” -Israel & New Breed

Choreography: “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” -Pitbull

Going to Vegas montage: “I Gotta Feeling” -Black Eyed Peas

Hmmm…another Dave Tweedie song. More Hot Chelle Rae. Good to know. 🙂

SYTYCD Atlanta Audition Discussion Thread

Here’s a secret. Even though New Orleans is now my home, I grew up in Atlanta. I’m curious to see how the dancers from those two cities compare. Just a bit of personal interest there.

How did the dancers in Atlanta do? Any standouts? Any dancers that you hope to never see again. What about dancers that you want to know everything about. Let everyone know what you thought about the So You Think You Can Dance Atlanta auditions.

Personally, I really liked the guys in Atlanta – Jamal Jackson and Victor Smalley look promising, as well as Billy Bell and Travis Hamilton.

And don’t forget that tomorrow is another episode of SYTYCD. Yes, that’s 2 episodes of SYTYCD in one week. One hour was far too little.

SYTYCD Boston Auditions Episode Music

Quick, catch that song! Missed it? Okay, I think I got it. Check it out:

Opening montage (outside in line): “Brass Knuckles” Living Things

Teddy Tedholm interview (whimsical bow-tie guy): “Smarty Pants” Phil Flowers & His United Family

Teddy Tedholm audition (and don’t forget the golf pants from his mom): “If It Kills Me” Jason Mraz

Jean Lloret: “Wrath of Kane” Big Daddy Kane – Can’t find this on iTunes, but try “Boom,” another song of his.

Kimara Wood (dred-lock guy) and a bit of Jean Llorent outside: “Touched” VAST

Channing Cook (ice cream scooper) interview: “Rockaway Beach” The Ramones (thanks Mada!)

Channing Cook (she’s 18 and a “tomboy”) audition: “A Beautiful Mess” Jason Mraz

Ryan Casey (tall tapper): I thought it was “The Hop” by either Kenzu or Radio Citizen (not on iTunes), but it’s “Stomp” by Quincy Jones.

Russell Ferguson: “Melt!” Flying Lotus

Fabrizio Jenkins: “Woman Friend” Chromeo (thanks to Mada again – what a star!)

Choreography: “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” Pitbull

Montage: “Gravity” Nico Vega

Karen & Matthew Hauer (married couple): “She Wants to Move” N.E.R.D.

Gene Bersten (goes on and on about how sexy he is and his moves mesmerize the ladies) interview: “Sexy Boy” Air

Gene Bernstein (opens the shirt, pulls faces) audition and also, later, Kevin “K-Bez” Hunte: “Boom Boom Boom” Black Eyed Peas

Paul Magliato (isn’t this guy too old for the show?) interview: “Relax” Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Paul Magliato (46-year old in tights, yuck) audition: “Vida la Vida” Coldplay

Montage: “Fire Burning” Sean Kingston

The Tyce Diorio Dr. Evil montage: “Dr. Evil: Doctor of Evil” Minus Five

Last song is called “Rise,” but I don’t know who the artist is.

Check out the most recent music from previous auditions here.

SYTYCD Boston Auditions Episode Discussion Thread

Any early thoughts about the folks representing Boston? Rants? Raves?

SYTYCD Phoenix Auditions Episode Discussion Thread

Sound off! What’d y’all think of the SYTYCD 6 Phoenix Auditions?, eh? Oh, I probably shouldn’t mix the Southern and the Canadian. ;”)

Mollee Gray Before SYTYCD

Another SYTYCD Season 6 hopeful is Mollee Gray. I’m sure you remember her from the premiere of So You Think You Can Dance Season 6. She has some pretty sweet videos online as well.

First, here’s a video of Mollee Gray doing some partnering work with DJ Guthrie

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Paula Van Oppen Before SYTYCD

Another popular person from SYTYCD Season 5 that is back for SYTYCD season 6 is Paula Van Oppen. I remember there were a bunch of Paula fans that came on this site when Paula Van Oppen just missed making the SYTYCD top 20 in season 5. She has a nice fan following and for good reason. In case, you’re not sure who I’m talking about, in season 6 she’s the girl in yellow.

Time to take a look at some videos of Paula Van Oppen before being on SYTYCD.

This is a sweet little lyrical solo of Paula Van Oppen at 17 years old to the song Without You :

Now for a performance from Paula Van Oppen at The Music Center Performing Arts Center Spotlight Awards in 2007 to the song Make Me Whole – Amel Larrieux Read more..

Brandon Dumlao Choreography Before SYTYCD

Last week’s episode of SYTYCD was full of familiar faces. As I have time I’ll try and highlight some of them and some videos of them dancing and doing choreography before SYTYCD. First up is Brandon Dumlao who made it to the SYTYCD Season 5 top 32 and was cut just before making it to the top 20.

Check out Brandon Dumlao, a hip hop dancer, putting together a lyrical combo to Slow Dancing in a Burning Room

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SYTYCD Season 6 Premiere Episode Discussion Thread

Lots of tappers maybe for Season 6’s Top 20! And we’re only one city in. And I love many of the contemporary girls already. What do y’all think?

My mom and I (we texted during the show, as usual) were both a little alarmed by the first auditioner – Cole Clemens.

That tap battle (“trading”? “trade off”?) was sick and so much fun. I was smiling the entire time. I’m gearing up for more Kasprzak. Did y’all catch “the other brother”?

I can’t wait to get to know many of these dancers more during Vegas week.

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SYTYCD New Orleans Auditions Discussion Thread

SYTYCD Atlanta Auditions music

SYTYCD Atlanta Audition Discussion Thread

SYTYCD Boston Auditions Episode Music

SYTYCD Boston Auditions Episode Discussion Thread

SYTYCD Phoenix Auditions Episode Discussion Thread

Mollee Gray Before SYTYCD

Paula Van Oppen Before SYTYCD

Brandon Dumlao Choreography Before SYTYCD

SYTYCD Season 6 Premiere Episode Discussion Thread

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