Comments on: Nigel Lythgoe Plans Michael Jackson So You Think You Can Dance Special

By: ohnonotagain

ohnonotagain — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:56:37 +0000

I don’t know how to twitter but I wish someone would twitter Nigel and get him to plan a dance with “Billie Jean” performed by David Cook. This is a thrilling arrangement of the song.

By: iluvai

iluvai — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:13:56 +0000

That’s awesome. It just reminded me also about the re-airing of MJ week on AI. I hope that is still on tomorrow. Watching the performances on tv sure beats watching them on my computer.

By: sunchick

sunchick — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:40:27 +0000

Wow, this sounds amazing. Michael Jackson impacted the world of dance just as much as he impacted the world of music. Wade was the first choreographer who came to my mind. So glad he’s involved. I hope it happens. Also, I’d post a link to a tubey vid of Wade dancing an MJ tribute, but the site is very weird for me right now and doesn’t show any of the regular editing buttons. (ANyone else having problems?)

By: Sunn

Sunn — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:46:02 +0000

At the same time as auditioning weÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re trying to put together a major tribute to him MichaelÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s music works in every dance genre for the show

Ha! That was what I wanted them to do. It should a fantastic tribute.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:44:01 +0000

I’m really excited about this. I think it’s great that MJ will be remembered for his dancing, and not just his music. Can’t wait to see what they come up with.

By: lilbrusc102

lilbrusc102 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:10:37 +0000

I love love love this idea! What a beautiful and appropriate way to celebrate Michael Jackson and his music, through dance, a medium he loved so much himself. Wade’s involvement is perfect, and it would be amazing to see Paula finally choreograph on SYTYCD. I think it’s a perfect idea.

By: Dr. Tracey

Dr. Tracey — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:02:40 +0000

This just makes me all kinds of happy, I love this idea and I can’t wait to watch.

By: butte009

butte009 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:02:10 +0000

I’d actually like to see Wade do a tribute dance himself in addition to choreographing a couple. Let him do the guest dance for the results show. You gotta love Wade doing MJ moves….

Here at age 8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d33-HgdZbI
Not sure that some of those moves are appropriate for an 8 year old but hey, whatever… :innocent1_tb:

And later during his Project show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC06ujdeb-E

By: Grammie Kari

Grammie Kari — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:35:48 +0000

This is a great idea – maybe for TOP 4? Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…â€œMichael JacksonÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ night on SYTYCD would be awesome. Since American Idol is presenting Michael Jackson week – TOP 13 on Monday, it is probably best to wait it out. And get those clearances.

There are two tributes tonight in Detroit, Michigan. One is at the Motown Museum. What a cool place to visit!

Celebrating Michael’s music through voice and dance would have pleased him.

By: snuffles

snuffles — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:32:55 +0000

I think a dance tribute would be AWESOME! I was hoping they’d do something! I can’t wait to see it. And, yeah, the Wade Robeson routine should be AMAZING!!

By: cay

cay — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:04:52 +0000

I love Nigel too, and I love SYTYCD. I think this is a great idea and I see it only as a wonderful tribute.

By: clearone

clearone — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:02:33 +0000

Go Nigel!!

This will be an awesome event…..yep an event! Can’t wait!

By: lamslova

lamslova — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:54:41 +0000

BootStar Im with you Nigel ROCKS lol

By: nuttin2lose

nuttin2lose — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:52:52 +0000

good response Nigel. how is it opportunitic?. it’s a tribute to show how much everyone appreciates his music. shld be fun to watch.

By: abbysee

abbysee — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:44:53 +0000

Opportunistic? – no one would have been more thrilled to have his music used to showcase up and coming dancing talent than MJ.

Total aggreance, he would love it.

I love Nigel. That is all.

Me too!

By: unique28v

unique28v — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:44:52 +0000

This is a great idea. I would love to see different styles of dance to MJ’s music. This should definitely happen.

By: BootStar

BootStar — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:18:40 +0000

I love Nigel. That is all.

By: lavender1960

lavender1960 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:13:56 +0000

The death of Michael might be creating a temporary legal limbo, at least until the executors formally take over their duties.

BET is apparently doing an MJ Tribute tonight – not sure if they had a smaller tribute already planned before Michael died, but I didn’t see any mention of that on Friday, when BET announced their lineup for the BET Awards on Sunday. How is that for a quick turnaround?

Opportunistic? – no one would have been more thrilled to have his music used to showcase up and coming dancing talent than MJ.

By: suebrody

suebrody — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:07:54 +0000

This will be AWESOME, given Wade’s involvement with the music and dance of MJ. And Mia is a fantastic choreographer so along with Paula this will be fantastic. Good on Nigel for taking the first steps. I wish the Idols could sing his music, but they will be on tour

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:06:27 +0000

This would be so, so amazing. I hope they can make it happen.

I guess I don’t understand song clearance very well. I figured the fact that this show is produced by the same company as AI and AI has had plenty of MJ songs sung on the show before would mean that SYTYCD wouldn’t have any problems clearing his songs.

By: Lemon_C

Lemon_C — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:01:50 +0000

We’ll going to have a “Michael Jackson” night on SYTYCD!!! And Wade is choreographing!!!!! So are Mia and Paula!!! YEAH~~~ I’m curious and excited. (Hope Jason can stay long enough to do some MJ. )

By: Calliope

Calliope — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:55:16 +0000

I love Nigel. I openly admit to being a Nigel fangirl.

Wade’s career actually came about because of impersonating Michael Jackson as a small child and impressing Jackson himself, so that’s really sweet.

By: rockvixen

rockvixen — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:52:09 +0000

This will be so amazing. Wade Robson also contributing….awesome!

Yeah that last tweet by Nigel was so appropriate.