So You Think You Can Dance-Week 3

The judges were particularly long-winded tonight and a BUTT stole the show!!

1.Evan and Randi-HOT DAWG! That's what I'm-a talkin' bout! Mia Michaels choreographed the PERFECT contemporary routine for the two of them, coupling an old Hollywood musical style (for Evan) with a modern spin. It was absolutely brilliant, the style of it...the movement with the music. I cannot say enough about Evan and his wonderful classic technique that is so indicative of Gene Kelly (my hero!). And Randi reacts so well to his style and really is able to incorporate her own style into the mix so that the two blend effortlessly. Yesss!!

2.Melissa and Ade-Friggin' brilliant. Their Rumba was seamless, like both of them had been doing it all their lives. Melissa has been great for the prior two weeks but it was this week that made me really take notice; her body was incredible throughout the whole dance. Ade was also smooth and sexy, providing a capable 'pillar of strength' on which she could lean. But it was impossible NOT to watch her every move and for that reason, she kind of stole his thunder. Some of her moves were like a textbook for flexibility training. Amazing!


3.Brandon and Jenette- This hip hop routine was SO much better than Jonathan and Karla's that it was almost laughable. Brandon was FANTASTIC, and handled this style like it was his own. Jeanette also remained in her 'rock n roll princess' character throughout the entire performance. It was so much more than just a capable hip hop routine ably done, it was a show for the audience to enjoy. The best hip hop of the season so far, easily, but also a BREAKTHROUGH for Brandon who tends to come off as a little effiminite at times. They told a story and told it in a way that we were completely entertained.

4.Phillip and Jeanine-They put lots of spirit into this broadway routine and the choreography looked like it was straight out of Singin' In the Rain (from whence the song came.) She was alot like Debbie Reynolds w/ her sweet and energetic movements and Phillip gave that face of his lots of personality as well. It was just a joy to watch and for that reason alone, in spite of a few technical errors, they creep up to the fourth spot.

5.Kiupono and Kayla- Kayla was my favorite female until this week, when Melissa made such an impression. However, she did nto disappoint in her ability to adapt to the Vienesse Waltz. I thought she was perfection. The song choice was nice and the whole thing was just lovely to watch. Kiupono did an excellent job as well, standing up straight, pointing his toes, and being generally 'there' for her. He did stumble a few times supporting her but I don't think it interrupted the flow of this beautiful routine.
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Bottom Three:

6.Kaitlin and Jason-The Paso Doble as we haven't seen it...in ancient times with a hateful mood. I thought it had great potentioal considering the musical choice and the success the couple made out of the Baliwood routine on the first week. Jason did an excellent job, considering, but Kaitlin seemed to be thinking too much. There wasnt much conviction in her movement. Both of them seemed to run out of steam towards the end of the routine, when their jumps should have been aggressive and powerful; both fell a bit flat. It didnt have the power that it should have...and I blame too much concentration.

7.Asuka and Vittorio-Funny, their relationship in the rehearsal video was so sweet it made me cry. I love how close they've gotten. That said, I really hate most of Mandy Moore's routines. This number was frantic, 80's music video, and a little bit stilted. I totally blame the choreography for the fact that this couple looked disconnected in spite of their obviously strong relationship...and I wanted to like it so badly!

8.Karla and Jonathan-Their hip hop was hard to watch. Not because it was badly choreographed and not because they messed up....but because she was SO good and he was SO white!! She definitely has this style under wraps...it's effortless for her and she snaked her way around the floor with ease. However, Jonathan really couldnt get that 'street' quality accross and like I said, he just looked like a white boy trying to do hip hop.

Current Favorites:
Male-Evan
Female-Melissa