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Learn more- The Top 14 dancers were ready to shake their groove things on for America's vote Tuesday night on "So You Think You Can Dance." After a still-lengthy introduction -- but one free of the jarring tapping as the dancers were introduced -- host Cat Deeley welcomed the three regular judges: Adam Shankman, Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe.
Each of the dancers would share their stories of how they got into dance, and that would likely include some embarrassing childhood videos and photos. In the interest of fairness, Cat said, we got a glimpse of a 9-year-old Nigel, a high-school-aged Mary and a very young Adam flexing his tiny muscles.
Ashleigh & Jakob: Ashleigh said she had a lot of energy as a child and used dancing as an outlet. Jakob said he "got a little chunky" in his awkward years and decided to take a dance class. They couple got a hip-hop routine from Tabitha & Napoleon, which told the story of a guy who cheated on his girl. Nigel loved the routine and said Jakob was challenged each week and he's always come up big. Nigel said Jakob should continue into the Top 10. He added that Ashleigh had grown at a much faster rate than he expected. Mary said it was great and that this couple always hits it. Adam said Jakob was "about as sure a bet for the Top 10 as there ever was on this show." He then admitted he previously didn't believe in Ashleigh, but not thinks she's got a good shot at the Top 10, as well.
Karen & Kevin: Karen said she was a quiet child growing up in Venezuela. She said she learned "the language of dance" by sitting back and watching her teachers and classmates. Kevin said he started dancing when he was 17, and one of his most memorable dance moments was a recent tribute to Michael Jackson. New choreographer Spencer Liff gave them a difficult Broadway routine. Nigel said the Broadway style requires humor and personality, and Karen didn't bring the humor. Then he told Kevin that Karen brought more humor than he did. Mary said she was sorry she had to agree. "It needed to be so much more," she said. Adam said it was amazing to watch Kevin even get through it and he agreed that Karen fared a bit better.
Noelle & Russell: Russell said he was never shy about performing, singing or dancing. His home video included a cute little bit of him as a little kid mimicking Michael Jackson's famous "Billie Jean" routine. Noelle said she was a mischievous wild child and she accidentally smashed her face into a car windshield, resulting in the need for a half of a fake tooth in the front of her mouth. They got a foxtrot from choreographer Eddie Simon. The couple had pulled a foxtrot earlier in the season, but Russell had to dance it with choreographer Melanie Lapatin because Noelle was injured. Nigel said Russell had vastly improved over two weeks since the last time he danced the foxtrot. He also said Noelle was making herself be noticed. Mary said Russell made a tough dance look easy. She said Noelle looked elegant because she as flowing nicely. Adam said they understood their task and "met it, stepped up to it, and you were fantastic."
Channing & Victor: Channing said she was energetic and adventurous as a child and her mom put her in dance class to get time away from her. Victor said he was a brat as a kid and would get lost in the store. They got a jazz routine from Tyce DiOrio. Nigel said it was the first time that Channing looked like she enjoyed her performance and that was why he enjoyed it. Nigel told Victor he is a "superb dancer" but still needs to prove he can grow. Mary agreed that Victor is consistent but still hasn't had "that star moment." Mary liked that Channing "just let it go." Adam said Channing was finding her way into the show and was loosening up. He said she'll do great if she continues to grow. Adam reiterated that Victor needs to grow to be "in it to win it."
Kathryn & Legacy: Kathryn said she was a shy kid and her mom, who owned a dance studio, got her into dancing. Her first performance was with her mom. Legacy said that he was rebellious as a child. He first started dancing when his dad offered him $5 to dance at a house part. Choreographer Tony Meredith gave them a tense paso doble. Nigel said Kathryn danced with maturity that she was lacking a week earlier and that she was "absolutely magnificent." Nigel said he always sees Legacy practicing and it was that passion that would send him into the Top 10. Mary said Kathryn was smoking and was still in shock about how much Legacy had grown. Adam said Kathryn "killed it." Adam praised Legacy for developing his stamina on stage. He told Legacy he was an inspiration to breakdancers, because he was no longer a breakdancer, he was a dancer.
Ellenore & Ryan: Ellenore said she was a sassy little girl, which she said she still has. Ryan said dancing was in his blood and he started dancing when he was 4 years old. His grandparents were professional ballroom dancers. They got a Travis Wall contemporary routine about a couple that has reconnected after 10 years. Nigel said they cemented their place for at least another week and said it was "certainly my favorite routine of the night." He said Ellenore was "one of the sharpest tools in the box" and that she becomes a different person with every routine. He told Ryan he was the best ballroom dancer that has ever done contemporary. Mary became overwhelmed by her emotions while tell Ryan he was an inspiration to young ballroom dancers, the she quoted her grandmother by saying they looked like they were "walking on tall cotton." Adam said their routine made him catch his breath.
Mollee & Nathan: Nathan said he was the baby of the family and was "kind of a brat" -- this is information that would likely not be hard for Nigel to believe. Mollee said she was a "complete diva" as a little girl. They got a pop-jazz routine choreographed by Laurieann Gibson. Nigel said he could only compliment both dancers for how they dug deeper this week than last week. He said Mollee was one of the most committed dancers he's ever met. Nigel said he was going to stay on Nathan's back because he has great potential but has to make sure he continues to grow. Mary said it was great to have "the dream team" back. She said they were both strong and committed. Adam gave the dancers some advice on how to keep their place in the competition because he believed they were capable of making it really far.
At the end of the night, all three judges agreed that Karen and Kevin were the couple in the most danger.
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