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As many of you know, my sister auditioned for SYTYCD three seasons ago and they actually showed her audition on TV.  I'm sure she was shown mostly for the comic relief of her standing while Pat Benatar's 'Barracuda' roared over the speakers and her not dancing.  Well, she didn't dance because that wasn't her song and in competition etiquette, you stand politely until someone figures out that isn't your music. 

However, she was also shown because she's a great dancer.  SYTYCD may not be her venue, but her talent will take her far in whatever she chooses to do. 

This audition was shown first for the whole season which also garnered her a lot of attention the night it aired.  I am also posting the whole performance with the music she actually performed to when she auditioned (yes, SYTYCD does change music when your music doesn't clear).

All I can say is that I have missed watching Danny Tidwell dance.  He is my favorite current dancer (I say current because Mikhail Baryshnikov will be my first dance love).  When I watch Danny dance it's like being connected to the soul of the whole world and knowing there is beauty beneath all the hatred and disagreement.  He is true beauty when he moves. 

If you don't know who Danny Tidwell is, well he is perfection.  He was first runner up in So You Think You Can Dance Season 3 (defeated by Sabra Johnson because America doesn't know how to vote).  He is also the adopted brother of Travis Wall (SYTYCD S2 first runner up...again, same story about America).  Before the show, he was known in the ballet world as one of the up and comers.  When he is on a stage, you can't take your eyes off him.  Not only is he technically gifted, but he holds a captivating power with his elegance, grace, and strength.

Someone posted this video recently.  It was recorded at the Dancers Responding to AIDS  benefit at Fire Island.  What makes this video even more breathtaking is the setting.  This piece goes so well with the ocean in the background and nothing else obstructing us from watching Danny.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

So while the rest of the country is in Jeanine idolatry, I have remained very cool towards her.  Logically I know she is beautiful, I know she is an amazing performer, and an excellent dancer, yet when it comes to "love", I have very small doses for her.  How is this possible when EVERYONE I talk to can't stop saying, "but she's sooooooooo good....what's wrong with you?"

That's what I'm here to discuss...what IS wrong with me?  Why did I not jump on the SYTYCD Season 5 Jeanine Bandwagon?  She might win tonight and I still am so "eh" about it.  Don't get me wrong, she's deserving, but I won't be super psyched about it.  

Originally aired: 5-Aug-2009

OK, here's how my recap/reviews work:

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 I think should win this season of SYTYCD Season 5

My Favorite Routines:
Brandon & Kayla - Broadway
Brandon & Jeanine - Paso Doble
Brandon solo
Jeanine solo

Season 5 Winner:
BRANDON - He's who I want to win (I also think Kayla is a phenomenol dancer, but won't win based on tonight's performance).
Do I think he WILL win?  No.  I think Jeanine or Evan will win.  I'll be okay if Jeanine wins (even if I like Kayla more) , but will be upset if Evan takes the prize. 

Originally aired: 29-Jul-2009

OK, here's how my recap/reviews work:

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 2 Girls & Guys.

My Favorite Routines:
Brandon & Kayla - Contemporary
Brandon's solo
Girl Routine

Predicted Bottom 4:
Girls -  Melissa & Kayla 
Guys - Evan & Ade
 
Predicted Cast-offs: Melissa & Evan (let's hope)
 

Originally aired: 23-Jul-2009

Predicted Bottom 4:
Girls - Kayla & Melissa 
Guys - Jason & Evan

Originally aired: 22-Jul-2009

OK, here's how my recap/reviews work:

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 2 Girls & Guys.

My Favorite Routines:
Ade & Melissa - Contemporary
( I had three other pieces here, but I realized I only really liked them.  I loved Tyce's contemporary)

Predicted Bottom 4:
Girls - Kayla & Melissa 
Guys - Jason & Evan
 
Predicted Cast-offs:
Kayla & Evan

• I originally was positive that Melissa would be going home before this show aired, but I think her contemporary number was so strong that it will garner her more votes than Kayla, even if I didn't like her solo or her Cha Cha.  I think Janette is the strongest overall, but I think Jeanine has a pretty good fan base and her Pop Jazz with Brandon was really good.  For the guys, I would have originally thought Jason & Ade in the bottom with either going home because they're kind of equal, but that Tyce piece will save Ade I think.  While I think Jason was stronger tonight, Evan has a huge following that may keep him safe over Jason. I'm not really sure.
  

Originally aired: 15-Jul-2009

OK, here's how my recap/reviews work:

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 Girls & Guys.

My Favorite Routines:
Jason & Jeanine
Brandon & Melissa
 
Predicted Bottom 6:
Girls - Kayla, Randi, Melissa
Guys - Ade, Jason, Kupono

• I originally had Evan in the bottom 3 guys, but I have a feeling he is the reason he and Randi never saw the bottom.  I think alone people will vote for Evan regardless of how great Jason was.  There can only be two safe dancers and three in the bottom.  Based on popularity votes, I think Brandon and Evan will take in more than the other guys.  For the girls,  I think Jeanine and Janette are leading the pack.  
  

Predicted Cast-offs:
Sniffle sniffle as I write this, but I think it will be Kupono & Randi. I just think as a whole the other dancers are bringing more to the table.  This makes me sad to even write his name, but I think he's going home....waaaahhh!