So You Think You Can Dance: Season 4

[WinniBug]

Originally Posted by Fleur de Lis

And what is up with the half-naked dresses this week???

I know, right?
They looked like dresses Edyta from DWTS would wear!

[breathesgelatin]

I was really shocked Kourtni and Matt were in the bottom 3. They both rocked their solos though - especially Matt.

[TinyDancer98]

I too was surprised to see Kourtni and Matt in the bottom 3 over Jessica and Will- I think Jessica and Will's routine and the comments were too accommodating for her. Everyone on this show is there because they have strong technique and versatility- it's up to in the individual dancers to set themselves apart. This season, the caliber of performers has made it so that the dancers really have to go beyond technique in order to do well, but I haven't seen that from Jessica. I think she has been portrayed as a victim too much; yes, she has a superstar partner, but plenty of dancers in the past have partnered favorites and not fallen into the shadows.

Based off of the solos, I agreed with the decision to send Chelsea home. At this stage, it's really all about setting yourself apart and making yourself memorable- and that means taking risks with solos and not just showing off your jumps. I think the mistake some of the dancers make is relying on their technique alone, which, when competing with 15 other dancers of this caliber, just won't cut it. Chelsea's solo was very nice technically, but I think Kourtni's and Matt's solos really broke through that line between nice dancing and art.

Chris really needed to go. I thought his personality was charming at first, but it got to the point where it seemed like he really couldn't take criticism and wasn't really listening to the judges. Being in the bottom three in the past should have woken him up to that fact, but it didn't.

In other news... what was Cat Deely wearing during the results show?! She'd been doing so well this season wardrobe-wise, for her... good lord!

[Fleur de Lis]

Fleur De Lis' dream episode:

Twitch & Kherington - a Paso Doble with lots of lifts (can they be passionate/serious instead of cheesy and can she dance in heels?)

Courtney & Gev - Krumping (I'd like to see him in his element and see if she can get down)

Comfort & Thayne - Swing or Cha-Cha - something fun that can let personality come out!

Kourtni & Matt - a Hip Hop by Tabitha & Napolean or Contemporary by Mia Michaels - let them show some personality or go home!

Chelsea H. & Mark - Disco - I'd like to see them have some fun.

Jessica & Will - a tango, hip hop, or disco that shows America she's really out of her league...oh wait

[luv n tpa]

Is it just me, or does the choreography BLOW this season? Please, PLEASE bring back Brian Friedman. I'll deal with his hairstyle choices and the snazzy shirts, just for the love of all that is holy, make this show interesting to watch again. I was SO bored tonight, minus a few routines.

Random thing, Kherington reminded me of Mariska Hargitay during the Paso Doble. But I'm a big fan of her and Twitch, and Chelsie and Mark. I was really pulling for Kourtni and Matt, but they just lost it tonight. And this was the first night I was impressed with Katee. Jessica still needs to go.

And the WTF of the night goes to Cat Deely's ensemble.

[WinniBug]

Originally Posted by luv n tpa

Please, PLEASE bring back Brian Friedman.

Jessica still needs to go.

And the WTF of the night goes to Cat Deeley's ensemble.

I AGREE 100%!!!
The dress looked like a goofy tuxedo....and made Cat look preggers.

[Fleur de Lis]

I agree with everything you just wrote!!!

I think the best and worst dancers are quickly separating, and I hope when the worst are gone, the choreography will drastically improve.

Originally Posted by luv n tpa

Is it just me, or does the choreography BLOW this season? Please, PLEASE bring back Brian Friedman. I'll deal with his hairstyle choices and the snazzy shirts, just for the love of all that is holy, make this show interesting to watch again. I was SO bored tonight, minus a few routines.

Random thing, Kherington reminded me of Mariska Hargitay during the Paso Doble. But I'm a big fan of her and Twitch, and Chelsie and Mark. I was really pulling for Kourtni and Matt, but they just lost it tonight. And this was the first night I was impressed with Katee. Jessica still needs to go.

And the WTF of the night goes to Cat Deely's ensemble.

[ZTAngel]

This year has been kinda blah for me. In the past years, I've found that the majority of the routines are really good and there's maybe one or two where my untrained eye noticed the dancers' mistakes. This season, there's maybe one or two routines that are good and the rest have a bunch of missed connections and slip-ups. This used to be one of my favorite shows and now I'm sorta indifferent towards it. I don't know what happened. I don't think they have as charismatic of dancers this year and the choreography sucks.

I don't see why the judges tongue-bathe Comfort during every performance. To me, she looks stiff and awkward...even when she did hip hop which is her speciality. I feel like they constantly give her a free pass that they don't give to the other dancers by saying, "It was really good for a hip-hopper!" I was glad that Nigel finally said something last night.