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Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 10:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
GET OUT YOUR DANCING SHOES! "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE" BOOGIES TO FOX WITH A TWO-HOUR SERIES PREMIERE WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
Released by FOX


Top Choreographers Will Put Finalists Through Their Paces on FOX

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE is the hot new series that will have America moving to a different beat, as dancers skilled in everything from ballroom and ballet to salsa, jive, hip-hop and krumping, all compete to be named the best. Dancers must impress the judges with their moves and rigorous routines in order to survive the auditions and be invited to Hollywood. Producers traveled to Chicago, New York and Los Angeles in search of dancers who represent the soul and rhythm of America. Some dancers wow the judges, while others leave them speechless. See who struts into the producers' hearts and who trips up on the series premiere of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Wednesday, July 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

A fortunate 50 dancers who survive the auditions will go to Hollywood to work with five of the top choreographers in the business: Alex Da Silva, Brian Friedman, Dan Karaty, Mia Michaels and Mary Murphy. During the "Hollywood Week," the semifinalists will dance their hearts out, as they learn challenging routines and hope to impress the choreographers.

Hollywood Choreographers

Alex Da Silva is skilled in Mambo, Salsa, Argentine Tango and Swing dancing. Da Silva is the 2002 and 2005 World Salsa Champion and has worked with Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith, Puff Daddy and Enrique Iglesias. He has choreographed commercials for Burger King and Coca-Cola.

Brian Friedman has choreographed some of the top performers of our time, including Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, Pink, Beyonce and Mya. Friedman has also had the opportunity to work with 'N SYNC, Prince and Usher.

Dan Karaty, after making his Broadway debut in "Footloose," began dancing with Britney Spears and has appeared on the "MTV Awards" and THE BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS. Karaty has also choreographed videos and tours for Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, 'N SYNC and Spears.

Mia Michaels is the choreographer for Celine Dion's "A New Day" show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and has created routines for a cast of 50 dancers, as well as for Celine Dion. Michaels has worked with artists such as Madonna, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan and Prince. She is the founder, artistic director and choreographer for the critically acclaimed New York-based dance company RAW and has held faculty positions at the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and the International Dance Festival of Italy.

Mary Murphy serves as a national dance judge, technical dance teacher, competitive dancer and founder of the Champion Ballroom Academy in San Diego, CA. Murphy and her partner were the Austrian National Champions in 1990 and '91 and performed together in the World Cup Final. She has coached Mary Steenburgen, Donnie Wahlberg, Julia Roberts, Dennis Quaid, Lorenzo Lamas and Ted Danson for various roles. She continues to train champion dancers in her studio and co-organizes two national dance competitions: the San Diego Dancesport Championships and the Holiday Dance Classic in Las Vegas.

Tune in to the series premiere of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Wednesday, July 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 TV Ltd. and dick clark productions. It is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Allen Shapiro.

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/cgi/pr.cgi?id=20050629fox01

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I am SO READY for this show. I am the WORST dancer EVAR, so I will be watching kindred spirits on the first few episodes. We play music in the back kitchen at the restaurant I work at, and when I dance, everyone laughs. Seriously, I am worse than Elaine and her little kicks. I'm so excited for this show!!

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 11:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Oh I want to see this.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 8:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I can't wait!

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
I am looking forward to this too. It is unclear as to who the judges are. The choreographers listed above who will be working with them? Seems there is a chance to have a bias toward those who they work with more often.

Roteach
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06-01-2003

Sunday, July 03, 2005 - 10:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roteach a private message Print Post    
I'm glad to see that the choreographers come from a variety of backgrounds. If I had to watch all hip-hop or krumping, I don't know if I could do it. BTW, what is krumping? Now I feel old.

Bobbie_552001
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03-26-2003

Sunday, July 03, 2005 - 6:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bobbie_552001 a private message Print Post    
I had started this thread last week, as my nephew was one of the 10 finalists that made it from the LA area. I quickly had it deleted as he was still in the competition at that time....and I didn't realize that the dancers families could not go public until they were cut, or the live shows had started. 50 dancers made the cut from LA, New York and Chicago. 13 men and 13 females were cut last Friday...my nephew being one of them. Leaving only 24. I've seen him dance many...many times. This show will be wonderful, because even though I'm biased he still is one of the best I've ever seen.....

It still will be fun to watch, and wonder.

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Sunday, July 03, 2005 - 6:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
Awwww.....I figured that was why the thread was deleted. Too bad he got cut. Hopefully he will still make it to the TV show during the audition part of the process. I'll still be looking out for him!

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Sunday, July 03, 2005 - 8:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Oh kool Bobbie bout your nephew. Uh did you tell him the codeword?

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Monday, July 04, 2005 - 3:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Roteach, krumping is a form of hip hop dance that originated in South Central L.A., Watts, and Compton hip hop culture in the mid-90s; it's also called "clowning." There's a new (and very good) documentary about it called Rize--watch the trailer for it Here

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Monday, July 04, 2005 - 10:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Ted Danson dances? Where? When?

Roteach
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06-01-2003

Monday, July 04, 2005 - 12:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roteach a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the info Tishala.

Jan
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 8:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
It debuts TODAY!!

"So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, 8:00pm - 10:00pm ET.



Series debut. Dancers skilled in everything from ballroom and ballet to salsa, jive, hip-hop and krumping, all compete to be named the best. Dancers must impress the judges with their moves and rigorous routines in order to survive the auditions and be invited to Hollywood. Producers traveled to Chicago, New York and Los Angeles in search of dancers who represent the soul and rhythm of America. Some dancers wow the judges, while others leave them speechless. Fifty dancers who survive the auditions will go to Hollywood to work with five of the top choreographers in the business. Enjoy the music.

Tv Now

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 8:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
I need to start writing these shows down.

Serenity
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06-28-2005

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 9:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serenity a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the link Tish! I had never heard the term "krumping" either. I was in dance for 14 yrs way back and can't wait to see this show. My sister has a degree in choreography so it'll be interesting to get her take on things.

Jan
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 12:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
Hey Mocha, maybe this link might help??

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 12:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Meh not really lol. Only has 2 or 3 shows out of the 50 that I watch. :-)

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 1:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Krumping....you don't remember the words to "Humpty Dance"? That was about 14 yrs ago....or maybe longer now that I think of it....yikes. I feel old.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 7:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
I'm liking what I've seen :-) I think that head judge sometimes listens to his "other head"

These judges sure are agreeable.

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 8:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
The only thing that really stood out to me was the belly dancer who didn't make it...who kept saying:

"I never danced white people dance. I'm glad I didn't make it, because I didn't want to turn into one of the rich, white people who takes dance lessons all the time."

Or something to that effect...I went cross-eyed while she was saying it.

She was white, herself.

Interesting show...I really liked the 6ft tall Amazon River Dancer gal.

Serenity
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06-28-2005

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serenity a private message Print Post    
This was a good show. That bigger guy sure could bust a move - he surprised me as well as the judges. Good for him. I thought it was a bit rude to tell the lyrical guy that he was not at all masculine and would never fit the bill.They could have just said "Sorry, better luck next time". I guess reality shows are becoming more blatant in their casting.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Best line spoken with a lisp..."I have never been told I didn't look masculine when I danced with my ribbon"

I fell out laughing at that one!!!!

Buggles
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09-07-2002

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Buggles a private message Print Post    
that guy had to be a plant ... i hope??!!

Curlyq
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07-10-2002

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 11:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Curlyq a private message Print Post    
Not being familiar with the American Idol process(I'm one of the few people who never watch), I'm wondering if this show was following the same format as that one. As much as I love watching dance shows, this one ran on and on for so very long. There was so much that could've been cut out, like the rap showdown that wouldn't end. Will the next episode be this lengthy?

I felt bad for the kid from Julliard. I'm sure he's got amazing talent, but I guess his classical training wasn't right for the kind of partner dancing they have in mind.

Nickovtyme, that belly dancer had me scratching my head. European white dancing? Since when is salsa European white dancing? Did she look around the room? Why couldn't she just say she was unprepared to learn a new style instead of complaining about some kind of racial bias?

Vsmart
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02-10-2003

Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 12:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vsmart a private message Print Post    
I liked Mariscza (spelling?)who brought her dancing students with her. But the winner will be the Brittany Spears look-a-like who will be featured in a movie video with the latest AI winner.
The best line was the judge who asked Isis(her real name) if her "assets" were also real. She replied that they were the most expensive part of her costume.