1. I always DVR the show so I can start/stop as many times as necessary
2. I watch the performance and pause so I can write my own critique and prediction for what will happen without being influenced by the judges (Jidges if you're Cat)
3. I watch and recap the Judges' responses and decisions (compare against mine)
4. In the end, I will decide who are my favorites and predict the bottom 3 (once we get to Top 10 competition).
   

• Alexie Agdeppa
• Kent Boyd
• Adrian Lee

• Scary little Asian man standing tall at 5"1' who thinks he's some seventies soul version of a cool Martial Artist
• Honestly, he moved better than I expected him to.  He is definitely more of a "good" dancer if you put him in a room full of non-professional dancers.  You'd notice him and think he had some good moves, but really there're all elementary and more about the performance.
  
• He kept stripping off layers of his outfit which seemed strange.  He is not a good looking man so it's good he has helluva personality.  He's creepy.
  
• I say NEXT.

The judges don't know what to say to him.  Hella Hung says he's an "entertainer".

NEXT

• Interesting, first rhythmic gymnast I've ever seen audition.  She got a great body and rhythmic gymnasts can do some awesome bendy moves/turns.
  
• She was training for the Olympics, but injured her foot and lost her spot.
• She does have some innate dancer's moves, but her technique is slighty different.  She has a lot of control and does beautiful turns, especially that quad catch turn (wow). I would foresee her having problems with more traditional dance styles based on the fundamentals she's lacking, but I bet they put her in choreo.
  

Nigel - WOW! Never seen a ponche attitude turn before. Loved the music, dynamics, strength

2nd Judge - LOVED it

Adam - so incredible, but not sure how it translates to other dances.

People would vote for her because she's gorgeous.

STRAIGHT TO VEGAS (I think they like how she looks)
-Adam gets snubbed again.  That's so funny...why doesn't anyone want to hug him?

• She auditioned Season 6 and Pepe was just her support, but he's auditioning this year too.
• She went straight to Vegas and proceeded to smack Billy Bell in the nose in their partnering. OUCH
• She made Top 40...WOW
• She has a sexy body...sadly, she looks better on stage than up close.
  
• They were good, have high energy, strong, she's sassy, but I have seen other ballroomers I've liked more. He was not strong enough as a partner in those sit/spins.  He slowed down and was not holding her center. She was strong enough to hold her own.
  
• She'll probably go to Vegas.  He might get choreo, not sure.
  

Adam - Fabulous as last year, connected body/dancing.  Pepe, presence not known that much.

Judge #2 - She's stronger, but he may not be able to last on his own.

Nigel - agreed.

Cristina - STRAIGHT TO VEGAS
Pepe - Choreo

•  She's adopted and her mother died when she was 11 so she never got to meet her, but has a letter from her that say she loved to dance. She has a loving adoptive family and is strong because of them.
• YAY...she's dancing to TV on the Radio's Wolf Like Me.  Nice to see some alternative rock on the SYTYCD stage.
• She's explosive...high jumps & flips.  There's a rawness to her dancing.  She's technical and a good tumbler, but her moves aren't completely polished.  She's a little bit wild, but has a presence.
  
• I think choreo.

Nigel - Almost possessed when dancing...what drives you? Dancer - her mother who was murdered. She started dancing because of her Mom, but she loves it. Nigel goes on to say her dancing was slightly manic. She needs to be able to control it.

Judge #2 - musicality was there and it was different.

Adam - she's great

Choreo

• Jason & Courtney leading it again
• Pepe Alvarez - Quit before he could even go through choreo.  That's a waste for so many others who would LOVE to have had to chance to show they could do choreo.  The show wouldn't want someone like that anyways. #machismopride
  
• Taylor Costello - Cut

• She made the cut right before Top 40 in Vegas last season (and around the same place the year before that)
• She's from Dellos Dance Studio in Walnut, but I hadn't realized she was 26.  She looks so young, but hearing her speak, she sounded so mature.  It all makes sense now.  <--If you didn't read last time, I went to Dellos growing up as did Pauline Mata...and my sister for a little bit.
  
• Woah, I totally agree w/ Adam's voice over commentary when he says she's gotten better.  She wasn't a stand out to me before, but this time she had so much control and poise.  She owned that stage and really drew you into her performance.  Her technique looked strong too.  When I saw her before, her extensions weren't pushed all the way through her toes, but this time she really did dance with her whole body.  Love her musicality too.  She took a page out of the Paula Van Oppen handbook on that solo. 
  
• VEGAS

 Nigel - LOL He jokes around and tells her she basically sucked and got worse than before.

Judge #2 - Joyous, light up the stage

Adam - VEGAS

• Pretty dancer...looks older than 26

• I don't know if it was her outfit or her choreo, but it made her look squatty when she's not

• Great turns, projected personality (was that an homage to Glee w/ the "L" loser on the forehead move?)

STRAIGHT TO VEGAS

• She likes tap because she's a drummer with her feet.  Her toes are the snare drum and her heels are the bass drum.
  
• Part of a tap company since she was 15 w/ a guy who has been a featured performer on the show before.
  
• I love that she put taps on combat boots.
• She danced to a ballad and used her taps to accentuate the music.  At times it was really good, other times odd, but overall she makes beautiful noises w/ her feet. 
• I think choreo

Adam - Interesting: beautiful, danced to a ballad, love her tapping, some transitions didn't work well

Judge #2 - Interesting, great, liked

Nigel - Not sure if he liked what she did. Loved her rhythms, but didn't need Stevie Wonder in the backgound because it wasn't his rhythm, it was hers. Rude to Stevie. He liked her, not her choice. Trained in other styles

Choreo

• I recognized her before they even announced her.  She's a star in the Pulse convention circuit...protege.  I saw her perform in NYC when she was probably only 14 or 15.  She's definitely grown up physically since then, but same pretty hair. 
  
• Lost her house in a down economy and almost had to stop dancing.
• Mia Michaels asked her to become an assistant when she was 16...she was shown in the "bed" routine that Twitch and Kherrignton did in S4 (John Mayer's "Dreaming with a Broken Heart")
• FYI - Mia is one of the Pulse convention creators.
  
• She seems really humble and appreciative.
• She's definitely a "Mia" dancer...more organic than "trained".  She has the training, but her perfomance "feels" like it comes from within versus someone putting it on her.  It's not to say that I am that impressed w/ that style always.  Honestly, she wasn't that impressive to me, but Mia likes her so the judges will probably like her also.
  

Adam - VERY VERY talented dancer. She didn't connect w/ the audience, but felt real & intense

Judge #2 - connection missing

Nigel - "All the best dancers in my opinion haven't been the winners of this show. The best dancers who are the better performers have won this show." <-- SO TRUE Nigel (I just wish the best dancer was also the best performer too sometimes.

She needs to find that.

Choreo

• Melinda Sullivan - VEGAS (she was good)
• Ryan Ramirez - VEGAS (she wasn't that good)

• Wapakoneta, OH - graduating class size of 33
• Going to NYC for college for dance - how scary, but glad he's going to spread that dance joy
• How the heck did he learn to dance that wonderfully in his small little town?!?? He was so good.  Amazing technique, great tumbling, and understands the performance aspect.  Yes, it didn't always feel "organic", but he's young and will be so good with more experience.
  
• Vegas

Fact: Neil Armstrong is from Wapakoneta...who knew? Kent is VERY excited about this.  He is adorable.  When asked if he's ever traveled to a big city, he answered, "Oh yeah, Columbus!"

Nigel - great personality - needed to show that in his dancing - needed the honesty - good potential

Stacey - fantastic height on jump, good control on turns, need to add his likable personality to his dancing, but she likes him

Adam - He need to get into the music and understand it

Choreo

• Fraternal twin born with spinal bifida (rods in spine).
• From age of 12 helped take care of his brother.
  
• He dances for the both of them and his brother inspires him because he's positive
• I really wished I liked him more.  He was so stiff in his upper body.  He didn't move his shoulders or head and kind of looked like a robot or tinman dancing.  He had some odd technique yet was able to bust out a beautiful pirouette which confuses me.  He needs more ballet training and to work and extending his body.
  
• Next   

Adam - How much training have you had? Training at a studio since 1996, but took 2 yrs off. (He's been dancing for 12 years? Now I really feel bad for the poor guy.  His story is so moving, making me feel awful about my critique)

By posture and his body Adam knows he hasn't finished growing yet.

Stacey - lot to work on technically, but he's inspirational

Nigel - strange technique, wonderful center, but yet fell out of easy turn after preparation,

Choreo (but may not make it to Vegas this year)

• Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Line Dancing, Square Dancing - she's the originator
• Crazy hair, not very attractive, hey she tries, but it's pretty awful.  I'll give his points for the kartwheel and handstand, but her hip hop moves are pretty funny
• NEXT

Nigel - Unique - looks & dancing

Stacey - WOW, out of control, impression left

Adam - Heart in the right place - music choice was off putting

NEXT

• He's from San Diego...wonder if he got cut there and is trying his luck in Chi-town next.
•  That was pretty.  He made all his moves seem light and subtle, yet they had power, technique, and purpose. I didn't love him, but he was a good dancer with nice lines and great feet for a guy. 
• Vegas
  

Stacey - The best contemporary of the day - controlled in a good way, subtlety of movement - perfect for competition

Adam - have potential to be a great artist

Nigel - watch your hands - bit flappy hands in wrists

STRAIGHT TO VEGAS

• Kent Boyd - Vegas
• Andrew Phillips - Vegas (proved them wrong - I admit he looked better doing the choreo than his solo)

• Go White Boy! Go White Boy!
• Hey, this guy is from Edwardsville, IL.  I know someone else from Edwardsville, IL.  Yo @SLSandi, do you know this guy? =)
• Oh yeah, he FEELS the beat, but what is that thing he's doing with his body? Dancing...um, no.  I'll give him an A for effort and a D- for execution.
  
• On second thought Sandi, please DON'T tell me you know this guy.
  

Nigel asked him if he's seen the show and if so, who does he dance like.  Kellen answered Brian...like a Brian maybe?  Well, no Brians ever competed, but maybe he means, BFree Brian Friedman, and if that is true...poor Brian. Or Ryan. He admits he's only seen a few shows.

He's an auditor/accountant in real life.

He wants to have fun and gain respect.

NEXT

• Enters the stage like an old man with a cane wearing a very Urkel-ish outfit and glasses
• I liked him.  He did crazy isolations and had bendy double jointed arms. He was entertaining and made you want to watch what he did next.
  
• Unknown if he can do more.  I think choreo.
  
• (Haven't seen much hip hop on today's show)

Adam - great to watch w/ storytelling and humor, and how he hears music and moves his body to it

Stacey - wonderful, thoroughly entertainment

Nigel - Is this look you...yes, he's a huge dork and embraces it

Choreo

• Another SoCal person...possible second audition
• Huge performance, big jumps and lots of leg kicks.  Had an African/modern dance vibe with its low center.  Not sure if he's been trained that much.  He definitely has a raw talent.  He does know how to draw in an audience. 
• Needs to work on his feet and POINT your toes!
  
• Choreo

Nigel - You are amazing - shocked him - good extensions/lines, shoulder up to his ears too much - good facility

Stacey - He's so sweet and good

Adam - So special and good

STRAIGHT TO VEGAS (personality wins again)

• He was born hearing and became deaf
•  Started dancing to feel music.  Only way to "hear" music is to turn up the bass & follow the rhythm.
• Auditioning for the deaf community to let them know they can do anything. Stay positive.
  
• Wow! If he had his hearing and did that performance he would be great, but knowing he "felt" that beat and was that good is amazing. Great personality and use of the rhythm to tell a story. 
  
• I don't know what they'll do with him.

Stacey - Extremely musical for someone who can't hear the music.  Because he can't hear the music he can be the music.  Vocabulary of his steps not enough yet.

Adam - incredibly special, inspiring, deeply talented man. appreciates him.  fascinated by his interpretating the song properly

Nigel - Asked him how he feels the music.  Jarrell explains how he interprets the bass. Other dancers need that ability. Competition not right for him, but he can succeed in other areas.

•  Christopher Gilbert - CUT
• 4 girls made it from choreo

1. I always DVR the show so I can start/stop as many times as necessary
2. I watch the performance and pause so I can write my own critique and prediction for what will happen without being influenced by the judges (Jidges if you're Cat)
3. I watch and recap the Judges' responses and decisions (compare against mine)
4. In the end, I will decide who are my favorites and predict the bottom 3 (once we get to Top 10 competition).
   

• Megan Davis
• Edward Spots
• Tyrelle Rolle
• Henry Rivera (my fav of the night)

• Allison (S2)
• Pasha (S3)
• Neil (S3)
  
• Anya (S3)
• Lauren (S3)
• Dominic / DTrix (S3)
  
• Twitch (S4)
• Comfort (S4)
• Courtney (S4)
• Mark (S4)
• Ade (S5)
  
• Kathryn (S6)

• Saw herself as the "big" girl dancer and was self conscious growing up
• Danced to "Stand By Me"
• She had pretty and had a real breath in her dancing.  She could hold some parts and wait until the last second to release to other moves or hold another until she melted.
  
• It was really pretty to watch.
  
• I also thought she had a beautiful face and smile.
  
• I say she'll go to Vegas, but honestly, she probably wouldn't make the show because they always choose small girls who can be tossed for partnering.  "Big" girls don't last forever on the show. 

Nigel said she looked like Charlize Theron and he said she was amazing, great lines, great use of music, and good performance. Strong / excellent.

Mia said she dances like a mature dancer, not a 22-yr old.

Joke made because her parents were professional golfers and Nigel asked if her Mom played w/ Tiger Woods which sounded bad.  Contestant blushed.

Adam said she was self assured and knew exactly who she was as a dancer.

STRAIGHT TO VEGAS

• DAMN GIRL, put those boobs back in your leotard before you poke someone's eye with them!
• They toured with the dance show Burn the Floor and were on Broadway for 6-mo.
  
• Alright, just finished watching them dance and I have to say I have seen better.
  
• First off, she has a HORRIBLE boob job.  I think dancers really can't pull off the big fake tatas because they don't have enough fat on their chests to hide the outline of the implant.  And, she looks kinda old.  Melissa was almost 30 last year, but looks younger than her.
  
• Secondly, they know how to perform, but there was fake chemistry between them.  He was too pretty and slightly flamoboyant and she was too altered. Most of what I felt was from the great Samba beat they were dancing to more than them.
  
• I say choreo for both.

Mia said they were smoking hot and they did it so right. 

Adam said they tore up the floor and he was turned on.

Nigel said they were sensational and he saw them in Burn the Floor and thought they were the stars of the show.

STRAIGHT TO VEGAS (I disagree w/ this, but they're sometimes nicer to Ballroomers because there are less of them competing and they're needed).

• Dancetastic Furious Footwork from the 80s = 1-2-3 Party "The World's #1 Renegade Dance Troup"
• Yeah that was pretty lame and ridiculously not even funny.
• He's Lazer and his teammates are Ice & Ultra.
  

NEXT

• Returning auditoner from S6.  He was the guy w/ the loud plaid pants. He went straight to Vegas last auditions and he really wants to return there.
  
• I actually didn't see him audition last season so not sure what his style is, but I didn't really like him.  He had that spastic contemporary style that almost looks like you're not really dancing, but rather flailing around.  It's kind of like Mia's style, but less organized.  It's controlled chaos because every flail is set to music, but it didn't feel organic to me.  He didn't fit the choreography to me.
  
• Not sure what the judges will do because they're comparing him against what they already know of him and I don't know what they think at this point.
  

Mia is crying and says he reminds her of the unpopular kid and the pain he taps into is genius.  Mia really likes him.

Adam said he put himself out there and connects emotionally and he's really special and Adam feels honored.

Nigel said he's a beautiful whimsical dancer, but he didn't live up to expectations in Vegas.

STRAIGHT TO VEGAS
(I am rewinding and trying to "feel" what the judges felt during that performance)

• She has a nice body, great feet, good technique (only showed a snippet)
• She probably would be prettier w/o all the makeup on
• STRAIGHT TO VEGAS

• Shown doing grand jete turns around the room (reminds me of Danny Tidwell)
• He's from Miami...wonder if he's from the Miami Ballet, like Alex Wong?
• Great dancer body..masculine and hairless chest
• STRAIGHT TO VEGAS

• Guy who cleans up bodily fluids from homicides...GROSS!
• Dance is his escape from blood and brain matter...YUMMY
• Surprise surprise...it's hard for him to find a girlfriend.
  
• I think this is some kind of line dancing that's partially country, but mostly looks strange w/o the rest of the people in the line. - he confirms this

After telling the judges what he does, they're grossed out.  He says he loves it because he can help people and Mia said, "but they're dead." Oh, he also runs a "cereal bar"...yes, I see the connection.  Please watch out for brain matter in your oatmeal when eating at his cereal bar.

NEXT (I love that Adam and Mia won't say "NO"...they say, "It's not a yes, sorry."

• How funny that he came with his mentor and they dressed like twins.
• His arms looked like those blow up air creature things at car dealerships where they move all crazy.  The stripes really helped make it look cool.
  
• I say Choreo.

Nigel - the eccentricity was good.  He's seen better isos, but not w/ locking.  Toni Basil would love it. Great fun.

Mia hopes he can do more. 

Adam saw some aspects that showed he could do more.

CHOREO

• Choreographed by Courtney Galliano (S4) and Jason Glover (S5)
• Ooooh, Christen, your boyfriend is on stage ;)
• Yeah, so Chris Dixon kinda sucks pretty bad. NEXT

• B Horror films maker
• Cross-dresser
• Wearing a big Carmen Miranda-esque fruit head-dress
• Danced to "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" and proceeded to strip. Under the jacket was a pink tutu thing over some small panties and broccoli taped over his nips.  He threw the real broccoli to Mia and she caught it. 
  

Adam said "I get it, I feel the same way," and Jamie responded, "Thank you, I'm not the only fruit here."  Called you out Adam! LOL

NEXT

• Free running - he's like the Matrix jumping off objects and up walls doing flips.  They're actually playing Matrix music in the background. He spoke about what he does as a metaphor to tackling life.
  
• This reminds me of some crime show I saw where a guy went missing and they found out what happened to him because of his crazy shoes.  He was into jumping off things while sorta dancing.
  
• Very athletic and strong.  Lots of tricks and he made all them look easy.  He's like a b-boy, but different.  I liked him.  I say choreo.

The judges were amazed by how light he was on his feet.  They never heard him "thud".

CHOREO

• LONG lines and extensions. Very rhythmic.
  
• Nigel says he'd be great in the competition and one of the best dancers he's seen in NY. 
• VEGAS

• Dancing to Kate Nash's Nicest Thing - Gah, I love that song so much...makes my heart hurt.
• Gorgeous...evoked a lot of emotions.  She may not have had the best technique, but her performance was captivating. 
• VEGAS

• Was featured on S6 auditions (I didn't see)
• Woah, look at those pearly whites!  Looks like he has more teeth than a normal person.  What a great megawatt smile.
  
• Beautiful second turns in the intro for him.
  
• Wow, beautiful upper body port de bra (arms) and movement.  Great expression on his face.  Nice control on pirouettes. My only fault on him is his weak arches and slightly stiff limberness.  But overall, I really liked his performance.
  
• I say Vegas.
  

Confirmed he's currently dancing with Alvin Ailey (nice).

After his dad finally saw him dance for the first time on the show, they have a relationship now.  Awww...that makes me so happy.

CHOREO (WHY?  Boo...honestly, knowing them it's probably because of his slight flamboyancy)

• She's the "thick" dancer who is always judged before she dances because she's not "small".  She's a dance major in college.
  
• Mia inspired Megan because Mia isn't one of the "small" dancers either.
  
• That was beautiful  The way she moved was so natural and evoked emotions in me. She has really good technique and I am sure it will solidify with age, but it was the performance that I loved the most.
  
• Vegas (maybe)

Mia & Adam are crying again...I'm going to love them as permanent judges because they're so about the art and not just the flash.  They "feel" dance so deep in their guts.

Adam said she just blew all stereotypes and it was gorgeous.  She loves to dance to she showed her joy. Fantastic.

Mia talks about how she was told she wouldn't dance because of her body, but as a choreographer she looks at the dancer and their spirit, no matter their shape.  She looks at the artist.

Nigel said it will be difficult to make it as a dancer and Mia didn't book jobs, but that spurred her on to be a choreographer & a creator.

CHOREO (Yeah, I kinda figured they wouldn't send her straight even if she was good).

• Wadi Jones & Megan Carter CUT
• Edward Spots - VEGAS

• Inspired to dance because of Dirty Dancing
• Hey look Devin, this guy has the same outfit on as Ballroom Lil E...well, maybe just the same open shirt look. ;)
• I have a hard time w/ male ballroom dancers because while they're "sexy", they always seem so cheesy too.  He kept pulling his face in this "o" move.  He seemed more masculine than some though.  He does look old though.  He looks older than 30 to me.
  
• Maybe Vegas...I never know w/ the ballroomers

Nigel said he liked him because he wasn't pulling his face...uh, Nigel, you think that "o" face is a natural face? Great lines, technique.

Sonya - very electric

Jason - fantastic

STRAIGHT TO VEGAS

• Awww, his dad is proud of him when he watches him dance.  I love when fathers can be so open w/ their emotions about their sons dancing.  
• Grew up in a poor neighborhood and while most people in his neighborhood took up hip hop, he became a contemporary dancer.
• I wish he wasn't wearing those shorts. They're killing his perfect lines.
  
• BEAUTIFUL.  Loved his fluidity and lines.  One of the few dancers that made me go ooooohhhh when I watched him dance.
  
• I think Vegas.
  

Nigel said fabulous arms.  Only been dancing for 7 years (wow)

Sonya - Your lines are stunning, port de bra gorgeous. Masculine and believable.

Jason - beginning to end fantastic. strong, secure, emotional, loved it.

VEGAS (aww, his family crying for him...so sweet)

• I think I remember him from S5 auditions.  I think I liked him, but he got cut in Vegas.
• YES, it is him....I still love his dancing.  So pretty.  Oh man, that develope a le second where he slowly tilted his body off center in the opposite direction was like watching chocolate melt. I hope he gets his personality quirks under control because his nervousness won't bode well on camera.
  
• I think he used to go by Henrico if I check my notes from Miami last time.
• I say Vegas.

Nigel - Brilliant, technique & performance

Sonya - every single movement was accounted for and mattered

Jason - Phenomenal

Best dancer in Miami so far

STRAIGHT TO VEGAS

• She's auditioning w/ her dad, but she's doing some inappropriate lifts and acting like she's "in love" with him.  It's distracting for this type of performance. I don't think I actually paid attention to "her" as a dancer.
  
• Quote "Nobody has ever done it with their Dad before." Um, yeah, that's gross...don't say that again (even if you meant it differently)
• NEXT

• Married with a 6-yr old son named Donovan who she taught to do the robot.  Her kid is adorable and his hair is jealz-inducing.
  
• Danced to The Postal Service's The District Sleeps Alone
• She has some good qualities and is in ridiculous shape, but I kind of felt like her routine was more "fitness" dancing than dancing.  I wanted to see more movement. She's really pretty though.
  
• I think Choreo.
  

Nigel - started looking like exercises and her technique/intensity draws people in

Sonya - likes an aggressive dancer

Jason - Intense

CHOREO

• Ami Aguilar-Riley = VEGAS

• Girl group like the Spice Girls and each has their own personality and she's the sexy one.
  
• Dang, another girl with some boob action going on, but these are definitely iNatural.  However, they were distracting a little.  She's actually a beautiful dancer, but under the facade of uber-sexiness you might miss that she has technique, control, and poise.  I think if she toned it down, and still kept that personality, she'll do well.
  
• Vegas (for her personality)

Jason - She's a likable performer and doesn't need that sensuality so much

Sonya - Has the sensual/sexual fire in her and doesn't need to be overdone

Nigel - Old fashioned style / burlesque style, but needs to progress past that.

They said Choreo and have given instructions to strap down the "girls".  She's going to add a sports bra for choreography.

• Oh my, that was so funny to watch.  1> tummy too soft for that top, 2> your partner just stood there and occasionally picked you up 3> some of those lifts were hilarious 4> That was club salsa with some lifts added
  
• NEXT

• Inspired by Legacy (S6)
• It's too bad his skin is really broken out and he'd look better w/o the braids
• Nice smile...and really smooth - good transitions between tricks, but also really nice tricks
• Choreo round I think

Nigel - Exciting, unexpected, good looking kid, good audition

Sonya - Nice smile, liked his bellymills

Jose says he's better than Legacy.  Jason reminds him that Legacy was successful because of his journey and growth.  He is likable.

CHOREO

• Candace Craig - CUT
• Jose Ruiz - VEGAS