After six weeks of tryouts on “So You Think You Can Dance,” it was the moment of truth on Monday night, July 16. We learned which 10 women and 10 men officially advanced to the Top 20. So who made the cut, and who got cut? Find out below by following along with our live blog with all the minute-by-minute developments.
Seventy performers who impressed the judges during the auditions were brought back for July 9’s “Academy Week 1,” and put through their paces. Last week they learned hip-hop choreography from Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo (aka Nappytabs). And then they tackled ballroom with a cha-cha taught to them by Jean-Marc Genereux. At the end 29 dancers were eliminated, narrowing down those 70 hopefuls to 41. It was an especially rough road for some, like Zoe Zimmerman, who wasn’t sent home by the judges, but rather had to withdraw after injuring her ankle.
Those remaining 41 dancers couldn’t rest on their laurels,...
Seventy performers who impressed the judges during the auditions were brought back for July 9’s “Academy Week 1,” and put through their paces. Last week they learned hip-hop choreography from Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo (aka Nappytabs). And then they tackled ballroom with a cha-cha taught to them by Jean-Marc Genereux. At the end 29 dancers were eliminated, narrowing down those 70 hopefuls to 41. It was an especially rough road for some, like Zoe Zimmerman, who wasn’t sent home by the judges, but rather had to withdraw after injuring her ankle.
Those remaining 41 dancers couldn’t rest on their laurels,...
- 7/16/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery and John Benutty
- Gold Derby
After four weeks of inspiring auditions on Season 15 of Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” Academy Week officially began during Monday’s episode. The three judges — creator Nigel Lythgoe, ballroom expert Mary Murphy and actress Vanessa Hudgens — as well as guest judge and season 4 runner-up Stephen “tWitch” Boss previously sent dozens of talented young dancers through to the next round based on their solos, but now it was time to see how they stacked up against the competition. Which competitors excelled at the different classes with choreographers and alumni? And which dancers got cut during Night 1 of Academy Week?
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “So You Think You Can Dance” recap of Season 15, Academy Week No. 1 to find out what happened Monday, July 9. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about which dancers you’re personally rooting for and who you think will ultimately join the “Sytycd” winners list.
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “So You Think You Can Dance” recap of Season 15, Academy Week No. 1 to find out what happened Monday, July 9. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about which dancers you’re personally rooting for and who you think will ultimately join the “Sytycd” winners list.
- 7/9/2018
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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