So You Think You Can Dance 09

THe second Australian season of So You Think You Can Dance closely follows the format of the previous year with some improvements. An appearance by Nigel Lythgoe (judge from the US series) boosted the auditions though he also showed up the lack of depth in the Australian judging panel. The choreography seems to have improved and the costumes have definitely improved. And an early appearance by the Sydney Dance Company demonstrated that the show's producers are starting to take the dance community seriously.

We look forward to a great 2009 season.

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Sunday 15 March 2009 - Top 12 Perform

The top 12 dancers perform. Double the routines, double the contemporary.

 

Kat and Danny

Performers (and speciality): Kat and Danny
Choreographer: Sarah Boulter
Music: Eva Cassidy - Over The Rainbow

 

Charlie and Penny

Performers (and speciality): Charlie and Penny
Choreographer: Debbie Ellis Linert
Music: Damien Rice - Elephant

For full commentary on the episode we like to read Reality Ravings .

 
Sunday 8 March 2009 - Top 14 Perform

The top 14 dancers perform. Guest choreographer Dan Karaty (jazz) and guest judge Mary Murphy. This year Mary didn't lose her voice at the Mardi Gras.

 

Lamb and Timomatic

Performers (and speciality): Lamb and Timomatic
Choreographer: Dana Jolly
Music: Regina Spektor - Real Love

For full commentary on the episode we like to read Reality Ravings .

 
Monday 2 March 2009 - Complexions Contemporary Ballet Perform

Complexions Contemporary Ballet from New York are touring (Melbourne and Adelaide ) and agreed to perform for the show. Last year Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson choreographed a new work for the US season So You Think You Can Dance . 

This video is from the official website

 
Sunday 1 March 2009 - Top 16 Perform

The top 16 dancers perform.

 

Penny and Charlie

Performers (and speciality): Penny and Charlie
Choreographer: Kelly Aykers
Music: You Found Me - The Fray

 

Danny and Kat

Performers (and speciality): Danny and Kat
Choreographer: Marko Panzic
Music: Seven Nation Army - White Stripes

For full commentary on the episode we like to read Reality Ravings .

 
Sunday 22 February 2009 - Top 18 Perform

The top 18 dancers perform. Only two contemporary routines this week and no standouts.

 

BJ and Gianni

Performers (and speciality): BJ and Gianni
Choreographer: Debbie Ellis Linnert
Music: Natasha Bedingfield - The Scientist (Live)

 

Ash-Leigh and Stephen

Performers (and speciality): Ash-Leigh and Stephen
Choreographer: Marko Panzic
Music: Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody

 
Monday 16 February 2009 - Top 20 Results - SDC Perform

It was great to see the Sydney Dance Company being invited (and agreeing) to perform in the show. The extract is from Rafael Bonachela's 360°.

 

This video is from the official website

 
Sunday 15 February 2009 - Top 20 Perform

The first performances by the top 20 dancers. The contemporary pieces were much better than the early work last year with one particular stand out from Debbie Ellis (again).

 

Pania and Ben

Performers (and speciality): Pania (hip hop) and Ben (jazz)
Choreographer: Marko Panzic (competitor from season 1)
Music: The Presets - Talk Like That

 

Lamb and Timomatic

Performers (and speciality): Lamb (hip hop) and Timomatic (hip hop)
Choreographer: Travers Ross
Music: Elisa - Rainbow

Criticised as lyrical hip-hop rather than lyrical contemporary.

 

Kat and Danny

Performers (and speciality): Kat (hip hop) and Danny (contemporary)
Choreographer: Debbie Ellis
Music: Angelo Badalmaenti - Llorand (Crying)

 

Max and Jesse  

Performers (and speciality): Max (hip hop) and Jesse (hip hop/jazz/tap)
Choreographer: Shaun Parker
Music: MGMT - Kids