I don't look forward to "So You Think You Can Dance" in the same way that I get excited about "Dancing with the Stars." But I do enjoy the show. Any reality show is a big commitment to watch, and I don't know if I'll write a recap every week. This isn't a traditional recap where I make comments about every contestant. But I wanted to mention a few. Of course I am no dance expert. But I have watched the show for fourteen seasons (I missed the first one.) So I feel I'm qualified to a certain extent to judge the auditions.
Comment #1: Marcus / Magda / Allen ballroom thrupple audition
No, they're not really a thrupple. But I believe it is the first time that three people auditioned together. And yes, it was HOT! I'm sure the guys were good, but I could not take my eyes off Magda. Her outfit had a lot to do with it - big blue shirt that moved as she danced to reveal a black bra and black stockings. She is a spicy one for sure. It looks like there will be a lot of ballroom dancers competing for places in the top 20, so we'll have to see how well she can do with other dance genres. For sure she has ballroom down, and she will likely be a strong partner with whoever she is paired with. We already know she has experience dancing with multiple people.
Comment #2: Did Taylor, the girl with the prosthetic leg, deserve to go to the Academy?
In my opinion: No. The judges were right to send her home.
She is a good dancer. But she is not up to the caliber of a "So You Think You Can Dance" contestant. I think if the judges had put her through, it would be simply for the inspiration factor, and she would have been out of the Academy quickly. Taylor doesn't need a sympathy vote. She is doing great on her own. She is a dancer; she is an athlete. I'm glad she auditioned. But I think the judges made the right call.
Comment #3: Did Jay the drag queen deserve to go to the Academy?
In my opinion: No. The judges were wrong here. Well, three of them at least.
I agreed with Nigel. And even Twitch said her jazz wasn't strong enough. But he put her through anyway. I'm all for diversity, and I love her personality and determination. Her audition was entertaining. But it was not good enough from a dance perspective. And I think Mary, Vanessa, and Twitch knew it. I don't see Jay making it far at the Academy.
Comment #4: Alexis' audition
Alexis had one of the best auditions in the history of the show in my opinion. I think it was Twitch who said something like, "If you get cut, you come back and show us why we made a mistake." Alexis did just that. Her audition was powerful, sexy, and showed incredible flexibility and extension. If her audition is a true example of what she is capable of, she could go far in the competition. She is beautiful and the camera loves her. Bonus.
Comment #5: Eddie
We all know how much Nigel adores tap. It is my least favorite dance genre. But Eddie is so adorable; you can't help but root for him. His audition was very good, and he tugged at my heart when he was all flustered and shaking afterward. I have a thing for redheads too, including gay redheads. :) His personality really came out when he and Twitch engaged in the dance battle. If he shows that kind of star quality, likeability, and resolve at the Academy, he could go far as well. I see people voting for him - a lot.
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