Dirty Dancing Choreographer Kenny Ortega Defends His Upcoming Remake
Posted on Aug 11, 2011 @ 12:00PM - 4 comments
Never mind Baby, nobody puts Kenny Ortega in the corner!
The Dirty Dancing choreographer says he's excited about remaking the 1987 classic, despite the outpouring of resentment from fans of the original.
VIDEO: Two Wardrobe Malfunctions Jazz Up So You Think You Can Dance
Posted on Jul 01, 2010 @ 06:38AM - Add a comment
Not one, but two embarrassing wardrobe malfunction-related flubs occurred on Wednesday's edition of Fox's hit show, So You Think You Can Dance.
The first instance was when contestant Melinda Sullivan tripped, almost flipping over, when her heel was intertwined with her skirt ruffles.
SYTYCD: Seventh Season Starts Summer 2010!
Posted on Feb 04, 2010 @ 12:57PM - Add a comment
Fox's hit show, So You Think You Can Dance, will return for its' seventh season with a two-hour season premiere on Thursday, May 27 at 8/7c.
EXCLUSIVE: New Judge On SYTYCD
The show, hosted by Cat Deeley, gives talented dancers a stage to compete for the title of America’s Favorite Dancer. Last season’s winner, 20-year-old New Englander Russell Ferguson, earned a $250,000 cash prize and a cover feature in the March issue of Dance Spirit magazine for his efforts on the hit show.
Start Spreading The News: SYTYCD NY Auditions This Monday!
Posted on Jan 22, 2010 @ 12:34PM - Add a comment
Nimble New Yorkers, listen up: Auditions for the seventh season of Fox's hit show, So You Think You Can Dance, will be held in the Big Apple this upcoming Monday, January 25.
The auditions will be conducted at the famed Manhattan Center, located on 311 West 34th Street, between 8th & 9th Avenues in New York City.
Prospective dancers must be either a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the US; between the ages of 18-30 with provide legal, valid proof of age at registration; and bring a current legal Employment Authorization Card.
For more info, check out Fox.com/dance.
SYTYCD: Russell Ferguson Dances To Victory
Posted on Dec 17, 2009 @ 06:14PM - Add a comment
Russell Ferguson doesn't just think he can dance: the 20-year-old Bostonian Wednesday captured the sixth season crown on Fox's hit show, So You Think You Can Dance.
Ferguson edged fellow contestants Ashleigh Di Lello, Ryan Di Lello, Jakob Karr, Kathryn McCormick and Ellenore Scott, for the show's title, a $250,000 prize and the cover of March's Dance Spirit Magazine.
“I just want to thank everybody -- this means everything to me," Ferguson said after his triumph. "I’ve dreamed of this since I was born. I want to thank the judges for their criticism; you guys make me better as a person and as a dancer.”
Moving forward -- gracefully, of course -- season seven SYTYCD auditions commence Jan. 18 at Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center.
Two More Talents Eliminated From SYTYCD
Posted on Nov 12, 2009 @ 01:49PM - Add a comment
The attrition rate on Fox's hit show, So You Think You Can Dance, continued Wednesday, as finalists Pauline Mata and Peter Sabasino were eliminated from this season's competition.
Mata and Sabasino, Ellenore Scott and Ryan Di Lello, and Karen Hauer and Kevin Hunte were the three couples who received the least amount of votes following Tuesday’s performance show were. After each of dancers performed solo, the judges chose to bid adieu to Mata and Sabasino.
And The New Judge On SYTYCD Is ...
Posted on Sep 16, 2009 @ 12:32PM - Add a comment
Adam Shankman has produced, directed and choreographed his way to being one of the top behind-the-scenes movers and shakers in show biz; now he gets to add another title to his resume: TV dance judge.
Shankman, the director of hits such as 17 Again, Hairspray and Bedtime Stories, will join Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe on the panel of Fox's hit show, So You Think You Can Dance.
Shankman said the show "is one of the most important things to happen in the last decade for the art form.
"Choreography is how I found my way into this business, and I’m proud to be a part of the show," Shankman said. "As a filmmaker, it’s an honor to be able to recognize choreographers and dancers, and to be able to bring all of this amazing work into America's homes. These kids challenge themselves every week, and it’s great for people to see how terrific these dancers are.”
Equally as ecstatic about Shankman joining the show is executive producer (and fellow judge) Nygel Lythgoe, who said Shankman "is a consummate professional with a passion for dance and a discerning eye, which makes him perfect for us. Plus, it must be remembered, it takes a slightly crazy person to work with me and Mary."
So You Think You Can Dance airs on Fox Tuesdays at 9 p.m. and Wednesdays 8 p.m.
VIDEO: Katie Holmes' Song And Dance Draws Mixed Reviews
Posted on Jul 24, 2009 @ 07:22AM - 11 comments
Katie Holmes Thursday trotted out on the 100th episode of SYTYCD with a long-awaited performance, set to the legendary Judy Garland song, Get Happy.
We'll balk at commenting on her singing (or lack thereof) but the dance itself, choreographed by pal Tyce Diorio, seemed to impress the studio audience. Online bloggers and entertainment reporters seemed split, however, on whether her feedback was tied to her performance, or her high celebrity profile.
"It should have been more like, so you think you can strut around the stage and strike a few poses," wrote New York Daily News reporter Olivia Smith. "When viewed after the often mesmerizing talents of the contestants on the show -- two of whom were sent home last night -- it's hard to qualify Holmes' performance as dancing exactly."
One nice thing we can say, is that the wife of iconic actor Tom Cruise put on her dancing shoes for a good cause: the Dizzy Feet Foundation, which helps underprivileged and talented dancers.
In something positive than can be tied to Holmes' act, the show's ratings finished a stellar second-place overall for the evening, losing to only CBS summer show, The Mentalist.
SYTYCD Contestants Can Dance - It Just Wasn't Enough
Posted on Jun 19, 2009 @ 03:30PM - Add a comment
Ashley Valerio and Max Kapitannikov may have gotten the boot from So You Think You Can Dance Thursday night, but they're hardly down for the count. The dancers tell RadarOnline.com they plan to capitalize on the momentum the show has given them.
And they will be back periodically throughout the rest of the season. After all, they weren't on the set the day that Katie Holmes maybe, kind of, showed up to perform and they're looking forward to seeing that. But, they also appreciate the physical abuse they suffered under the direction of premiere choreographer, Mia Michaels.
Watch onto video for the full SYTYCD contestant reactions.
