Dance Time!
Opening routine: Bollywood. Tucker is sitting this one out. That was a great routine, and a great way to kick off the show. Really high energy. Kudos.
Tucker has an infection in his knee, and won’t dance tonight. Nigel confirmed he can dance for his life tonight, if he is in the bottom 3, but he won’t be dancing in a partner routine or the group numbers.
Judges Panel: Nigel, Mary, and Kenny Ortega
The Bottom 6:
Jenna (3rd time)
Alan (4th time)
Malece (1st time)
Nico (2nd time)
Amy (1st time)
Tucker (1st time)
Makenzie is finally safe. After three appearances in the bottom. Amy hits the bottom? Wow.
Nico and Jenna are saved. Malece is toast. LOL.
Malece, Tucker, Alan, and Amy are dancing for their lives. Malece and Amy have never been in the bottom, Jenna was in the bottom three times. Not really fair that she was saved. She should have at least danced off against one of the other two.
Tucker goes first. His solo is amazing. He knows this is his one shot to save himself for another week. He’s up against Alan, who has been in the bottom FOUR times.
Amy is next. I *LOVED* her solo. She gave everything. If she could dance like that…. every week… she’d win.
Malece is up next. It just doesn’t compare to Amy, who put everything. Malece’s piece is light and fluffy. Amy’s was gritty and real.
Alan is next. Ballroom solos are hard, we know this. Lots of hip shaking, and odd poses. If he had half the personality in his solo transplanted into his routines, he wouldn’t be in the bottom every week.
I think Tucker and Amy had the better solos. Amy’s blew me away. I didn’t know she had that in her.
1) Hayley and Nico- Broadway- Choreographed by Shaun Cheeseman- Kiss Of The Spiderwoman from Kiss Of The Spiderwoman
A fortune teller routine. I wonder how many people know what Kiss Of The Spiderwoman is about. lol. I think it’s a solid routine. It’s nice to see Hayley with a partner on her level. She’s no longer carrying the whole routine. If anything, she’s shining brighter now, knowing someone has her back. Hayley still steals the show, but on a different level. Standing ovation from the judges. They deserve it. The judges give a second standing O for Shaun. Nigel says it is one of the best Broadway routines ever on the show. Nigel loved the lifts. Nigel doubts she’ll be in the bottom 2 next week. Nigel says Nico grows every week, and he’s not disappointed at all with Nico this week. Now I understand why they saved Nico right away. lol. Mary calls it outrageous. She loved every second. She loves the partnership. Kenny commends Sean. He said it took his breath away.
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2) Malece and Alan- Jazz- Choreographed by Mandy Moore- Come Dance With Me by Michael Buble
Malece is a shopaholic? Isn’t her whole angle that she’s super poor? How is she a shopaholic? Alan has never seen a Gene Kelly film. Alan looks like one of the Newsies. These routines were all about personality and grace. Alan has finally started connecting with his personality. I don’t think it was as good as the last routine, but I thought it was pretty good. I think Alan outdanced Malece. Malece didn’t really do anything for me, but she had the moves right. Kenny says Malece sparkles. Kenny missed the chemistry in the routine. Nigel thought it was uncomfortable to watch. He didn’t think the style or the chemistry was there. Nigel was disappointed (not a good sign for two people in danger). Mary thought it was entertaining, but there were issues. She says she’s on the fence.
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3) Jenna and Alex Wong- Paso Double- Choreographed by Jean Marc- He’s A Pirate
A pirate chasing his ultimate treasure. Considering Jenna is close to her style, I feel like I should be blown away. I thin she’s doing a good job, as is Alex, but I think it’s the music. I think the music is too much for the routine. It’s making me not like the finished product as much. I thought Jenna danced it well though, but I won’t be loving this routine at the end of the night. Mary loved it. Mary commends Alex for being a professional outside of his own style. Mary commends Jenna’s precision. Jenna is now Kenny’s favorite dancer. Nigel tries a terrible joke on Cat. Alex never got the chance to do a ballroom routine before. Nigel thinks Jenna is tremendous.
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If Tucker is saved, he is automatically in the bottom 2 next week, so there are no numbers given.
4) Makenzie and Paul- Contemporary- Choreographed by Mandy Moore- The Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga (stripped down)
Makenzie draws her style this week. The lighting guy did a great job on this routine. Great work from Makenzie and Paul. I couldn’t type while they danced. Loved it. Paul is a contender, yo. Makenzie is great too, I kind of agree with Nigel. I don’t know why America isn’t voting for Makenzie. Nigel is looking forward to Paul dancing with an All-Star. Mary loved it too. She called it effortless. Mary thinks Makenzie is a diamond, and says Paul grows every week. Kenny called it a beautiful piece. Kenny tells Makenzie she deserves to be here. Kenny references the Paul in Chorus Line (I Can Do That).
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5) Amy and Fik-Shun- Viennese Waltz- Choreographed by Jean Marc- A Thousand Years pt 2 by Christina Perri
Fik-Shun is doing a ballroom style now. Uh oh. The lighting guy is back. Amazing lighting again. I have to commend FIk-Shun on those lifts. Wow. He actually was pretty good in that style. I was watching him so much, I didn’t focus much on Amy, but when I saw her, I thought she was pretty. Mary says they are precious together. She had some technical issues with the footwork. Mary says Fik-Shun is getting better, and taking notes well. She calls Mary beautiful and elegant. Kenny calls Jean Marc a great teacher, for getting Fik-Shun to this point. Kenny says they’ll definitely be here a while (Amy’s still in danger, Kenny). Nigel says he was transported by this routine. Nigel was also impressed with Fik-Shun’s ability to learn the style. Nigel says Amy is a beautiful dancer. Nigel would be disappointed if Amy left tonight. LOL. Ummm… bye Malece.
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6) Jasmine and Aaron- Hip Hop- Choreographed by Tabitha and Napoleon- Gold Rush by Clinton Sparks feat. 2 Chainz and Macklemore
Aaron and Jasmine always put on a great show. Loved it. Favorite routine of the night (barely, but yes). Standing O from the judges. How did Aaron NOT make the top 10 on his own talent? Nigel has wanted to have a tapper make the finale since… God knows when. Aaron might actually get there. Nigel thought Jasmine killed it. Mary thinks Jasmine deserves all the money in the world. Mary says it’s the best routine from Tabitha and Napoleon. She says Aaron had great synchronization. Kenny didn’t speak, Cat cut him off. LOL.
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Top 6 Guys- Tabitha and Napoleon- It’s A Man’s World sung by Josh Ledet
Aaron has to do two hip hops? They are working with a rope for this routine. This isn’t really hip hop, but it has elements. This was a really cool routine. Standing O from Mary and Kenny. Nigel tells Alan to be looser, and loved Paul’s solo. Mary loved Aaron’s solo. Kenny thought Alan threw himself fully into the routine. Kenny called Paul a standout.
Top 6 Girls- Stacey Tookey- Young And Beautiful by Lana Del Rey
Starlets at the fountain of youth. There’s a literal fountain on stage. They were all really beautiful. I can’t single one out over the others. Amy got a lot of camera time. Mary says there was no weak link. Kenny calls them all divas in the making. Nigel thought it was beautiful.
Elimination Time
Nigel loved all four solos. Nigel is going to try and get the two eliminated onto the tour. Malece and Alan are eliminated. Amy and Tucker are safe.
Here’s what I thought of tonight:
Jasmine and Aaron- Hip Hop- A
Hayley and Nico- Broadway- A
Makenzie and Paul- Contemporary- A-
Amy and Fik-Shun- Viennese Waltz- B+
Jenna and Alex- Paso Double- B
Malece and Alan- Jazz- B-
Bottom Two Predictions: Tucker and Fik-Shun? (or Nico, if he can’t pull himself up to safety, even with a strong dance). Jenna and Makenzie. Eventually the judges will have to actually decide to eliminate Jenna or Makenzie. lol.
