So You Think You Can Dance: Season 4

[srmom]

Is it just me or does Nigel seem like more of a pervert than ever and really offensive?

He leers at the female dancers in a gross way. It just really puts me off. He also says things that I take as very homophobic.

Him grabbing his crotch Wednesday night was just REPULSIVE!!! Where's the bleach for my eyes?????

After saying that, I loved the Shane Sparks group routine. I thought the 4 featured dancers (3 guys and 1 girl) were incredible. I'd like to see more choreographed dances like that!

[FSUZeta]

i was wondering if nigel is trying to appear "hip"? no matter, someone definately needs to have one of those "act your age, please" discussions with him.

[TinyDancer98]

I didn't get to watch tonight! I'm in class when it's on and our DVR seems to have a vendetta against the show. In regards to last week, though:

Mia's judging is beginning to get on my nerves. I recognize that she is a very accomplished woman, and I have a lot of respect for her as a professional and a choreographer, but I think she can be narrow-minded in her reviews and sometimes lacks the ability to recognize creativity unlike her own. Also, I must say that she ALWAYS starts by talking about how much she enjoyed the choreography- very well, the choreographers do incredible work and certainly deserve recognition, but it gets to sounding like a broken record with her.

I'm not really sure what to make of Nigel's personality this season... while it is nice to see the more human side of him sometimes, I think it can also border on over-the-top and unnecessary.

I agree that Susie and Marquis had to go, but I wish Rayven had been given another week. As a classically trained dancer, I was thrilled to finally see some ballet representation on the show. However, I was disappointed that a major factor in her being cut seemed to be that she wasn't en pointe. Granted, I wasn't that impressed with her solo, but I would have preferred to see Jessica gone. I haven't been that impressed with the solos on the whole this year, particularly some of the contemporary solos; I really hate when dancers get "tricksy" and put basic technique on the back burner, and when there is no musicality or dynamic to the dancing. Marquis' solo looked as if it was choreographed to silence and he threw the music in at the last minute.

All in all, I'm interested to see how the season develops. I don't really have a clear favorite like I did last year, but I must say Katee is growing on me a lot more than I thought she would. I was unimpressed with her attitude during the final stage of auditions, and I think she holds back a bit sometimes in her dancing, but there is something about her that is great to watch.

End novel... can't wait to catch up on tonight's episode!

Tonight was the first time I watched it in its entirety, and not just when Chelsie and Mark were on.

HO-LY WOW. OMFG. I seriously thought, "oh no, this can't be good because old girl's got a cap cocked to the side." -- I was not expecting that. None of the couples were even close...thank goodness for DVR because I had to watch it all over again!

I don't know what it is about Contemporary Dance, but it just always seems to make me want to stick a pencil in my eye.

[SoCalGirl]

Nigel abused the man tan and Just For Men!

[LeslieAGD]

My Top Three Last Night:
1. Gev and Courtney
2. Chelsie and Mark
3. Twitch and Kherrington

Bottom Three Predictions:
1. Chelsea and Thayne
2. Comfort and Chris
3. Will and Jessica

Jessica and Chris go home leaving Comfort to partner with Will.

[Seriously_Sweet]

I'm so excited about this season!! Twitch is from my hometown, and we attended the same church for years. I remember him coming home and doing a praise dance for one of the church plays. I'm thrilled to see him doing big things!! GO Team Twitchington!! lol

I also love Will, Josh, and Chelsea T. Hope she and Thayne don't get sent to the bottom three. I thought Nigel was being a punk for telling them to get their solos ready...dang!

[WinniBug]

I was so excited with last night's show...I LOVED each routine!!

Even though Doriana's disco was supposed to "highlight" Jessica, I thought Will completely oushined (outshone?) her! He's just incredible to watch.

And I think I might be developing a little crush on Josh. I ♥ his booty, cheeks,
dimples, braces and eyes....he's such a cutie!


I think Chelsie H. is a doll! Such a good dancer....and it was even better to hear that when she's not all girlified onstage, that she's a total boy! lol

Oh, and Courtney G. is moving into my list of favorites! Gev's crush on her is so adorable!

[LeslieAGD]

Originally Posted by WinniBug

Oh, and Courtney G. is moving into my list of favorites! Gev's crush on her is so adorable!

I laughed really hard when she said, "Really...? That's the choreography...? Gev grabbing my butt?" hehe

[srmom]

Jessica and Chris go home leaving Comfort to partner with Will.

Leslie, my feelings exactly. I think Comfort and Will would be great together

I really liked Adam's? (the 3rd judge) critiques. They were very instructive without being mean (like Mia can be sometime) or screechy (like Mary). I wish we'd see more of him, he seems like a natural teacher. Although he did get a little long winded, he seemed to really want to help the kids.

[stagebear]

My favorite dances of the night:
Chelsie H. & Mark
Katee & Joshua


My bottom 3 predictions:
1. Comfort & Chris
2. Chelsea T. & Thayne
3. Jessica & Will (as much as I hate to put Will there, I think Jess is going to put him there)


Here's hoping Chris finally goes.

[LeslieAGD]

I was a surprised that Jessica and Will escaped the bottom three tonight...my only guess is that people were voting hardcore for Will.

I think the judges knew they had to split the pairings and give two contestants a chance with new partners. As much as I was not a fan of Chelsea T., I didn't think she'd be the one to go...however, the judges love Kourtni and Comfort so I guess it wasn't a big shock that they stayed.

Predicitions for next week: If Kourtni and Matt have a bad week again, they're gone next time. The judges have given them enough passes. I am also excited to see if I will like Thayne any better with a new partner.

[srmom]

I was so surprised that Will and Jessica weren't in the bottom 3 too, I mean, for cripes sake, they almost ate it And, they lost the choreography for a couple of beats, and to me it was very noticeable.

I do think Will is AMAZING, but I would like to see him with a different partner. Not that Jessica sux or anything, and maybe anybody they pair with him is not going to shine because of his ability to "steal the spotlight", but I'd like to see!

I was surprised that Chelsea was booted too, I thought it would be Kourtni (although I thought their jazz/contemporary routine was cool and well danced, and that they shouldn't have been in the bottom 3), I thought Chelsea's "dance for her life" was better, and that she is overall a better dancer. But, what do I know!! I took 2 years of ballet back when I was about 7, so I'm no expert!!

I did think Chris was the right one to boot though. He sure seems like a nice kid, but he didn't make me feel the dance like some of the other guys.

I thought the Mia Michaels group routine was kind of slow and uninteresting dance wise - just cuz the dancers are dressed freaky, doesn't mean the dance is freaky good! I didn't love it like the Shane Sparks one last week.

[WinniBug]

I've got you beat, srmom, I took ballet in 2nd, 3rd AND 4th grades! Hahaha, and I'm about as graceful as an elephant! lol

I've been ready for Jessica to go home since day 1!! I didn't think Chelsie should have gone home, I think Chris was the right choice; he seemed nice enough, there was just something a little "off" about him. I think Will and Chelsea H. or Courtney G. would be good together!

[Fleur de Lis]

Poor Chelsea's dress was AWFUL this week. Anyone would have looked awkward and uncomfortable in that big ball of ugly silver fabric. I'm sad she went home but she and Thayne have fallen flat after Week 1. I love Comfort but I don't think she and Thayne will be a great couple - we'll see!! And what is up with the half-naked dresses this week???